Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Working Session
Date and Time
Thursday November 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
OUR MISSION: Menlo Park Academy is a public school that nurtures gifted children through an exemplary program and rewarding experiences which develop the whole child.
Directors Present
Dante Giancola (remote), Melissa Picone (remote), Richard Hronek (remote), Susan Dornan (remote), Suzanne McFarland (remote), Teri Harrison (remote), Tiffany Randle (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Jeff Jaroscak (remote), Marilyn Wright (remote), Melissa McCarthy (remote), Sarah O'Bryan (remote), Seamus O'Hara (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Teri Harrison called a meeting of the board of directors of Menlo Park Academy Governing Board to order on Thursday Nov 5, 2020 at 6:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Certification of Notice of Meeting
Board Secretary S. Dornan confirmed that the meeting notice was posted on the school's web site as well as www.cleveland.com.
II. Action Items
A.
Staff Leave Requests
Melissa Picone made a motion to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Betty Svoboda, Nicole D'Amico and Liz Wygonski.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Treasurer's Report
A.
Monthly Financials - Initial Review
There was no report at this time.
IV. School Director's Report
A.
Monthly Enrollment Verification
B.
CQC
Richard Hronek made a motion to Approve CQC bonuses as presented.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
Shannon Jakubczak $3,000, Wendy Knipper $500.00
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Susan Dornan made a motion to approve and confirm the CQC adjustment as been added to the base pay as presented.
Melissa Picone seconded the motion.
Doug Thompson's annual salary will increase to $47587.44
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Communications Director's Report
A.
Marketing & Enrollment Report
There is no report at this time.
B.
Development Report
There is no report at this time.
C.
Parent-Student Handbook
VI. Operations' Report
A.
Operations
The operations team is gathering quotes for products to replace net op. The basement waterproofing project is almost completed. The
B.
School Support
VII. Talent Actions
A.
Accept Resignation
Richard Hronek made a motion to accept the resignation of Eamon O'Donnell effective 11/3/2020.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Penalty Waiver Request
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to waive any and all penalties for Eamon O'Donnell in regards to terminating his contract.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Board Committee Reports
A.
Advancement
a virtual winter benefit was discussed. The annual appeal was discussed.
B.
COVID-19 Task Force
The plan to open the building on 11/30 is still progressing.
C.
Finance & Audit
D.
Program Excellence
IX. Old Business
A.
20-21 Objectives & KRAs
Melissa Picone made a motion to approve the 20-21 objectives & KRA's.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Teri Harrison made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss pending litigaion.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
Invited in Seamus O'Hara, Sarah O'Bryan, Jeff Jaroscak.
Executive session started at 7:20 p.m.
Executive session ended at 7:28 pm
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Executive session started at 7:20 p.m.
Executive session ended at 7:28 pm
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
| Tiffany Randle |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
| Melissa Picone |
Aye
|
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Richard Hronek made a motion to adjourn meeting.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Dornan