Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
Virtual Meeting:
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), Richard Hronek (remote), Susan Dornan (remote), Suzanne McFarland (remote), Teri Harrison (remote), Tiffany Randle (remote)
Directors Absent
Melissa Picone
Guests Present
Anthony Moujaes (remote), Barbee Thomas (remote), Dave Massa (remote), Jeff Jaroscak (remote), Jennifer Ingraham (remote), Marilyn Wright (remote), Melissa McCarthy (remote), Rachael Tangen (remote), Sarah O'Bryan (remote), Seamus O'Hara (remote)
I. Location of Meeting
A.
Virtual or Physical Location
II. 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 Jan 21, 2021 at 6:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Certification of Notice of Meeting
III. Meeting Minutes
A.
Approval of Meeting Minutes 12.17.20
Richard Hronek made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 12-17-20.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of Meeting Minutes 12.23.20
Richard Hronek made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 12-23-20.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of Meeting Minutes 01.07.21
IV. Public Participation
A.
Public Comment
There were no public comments
V. Treasurer's Report
A.
Treasurer's Report
Dave Massa spoke on the December 2020 financials.
Susan Dornan made a motion to acknowledge receipt of the monthly financials.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. School Director's Report
A.
School Director's Report
Seamus O'Hara spoke on the December 2020 School report. There were no questions.
B.
In Person Learning Update
C.
Monthly Enrollment Verification
Tiffany Randle made a motion to acknowledge receipt of the monthly enrollment verification.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Communications Director's Report
A.
Marketing & Enrollment Report
Anthony Moujases spoke on his monthly report including upcoming virtual open houses.
B.
Development Report
Anthony Moujases spoke on his monthly report including online auction results and apparel sales.
VIII. Operations Report
A.
School Support
Sarah O'Bryan spoke on her operations report including activation of SchoolMint for Applications and re-enrollments.
B.
Operations Lead Report
Barbee Thomas spoke on her report including bus transportation update.
IX. Board Committee Reports
A.
Advancement
Next meeting is 1/25 more to report after the meeting.
B.
COVID-19 Task Force
Susan Dornan spoke on the task force update. Floor leads have been joining the meetings to make sure task force recommendations are carried out. The task force is in communication with the Cleveland Department of Health about vaccinations for the teachers.
C.
Finance & Audit
There was no report. They will meet next week.
D.
Program Excellence
Suzanne McFarland spoke on Program Excellence and a procedure change in teacher tuition for gifted classes.
X. Resolutions for Consideration- Board of Directors
A.
Approved Policies for Review
Richard Hronek made a motion to acknowledge policies as presented.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
276 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Seclusion and Restraint.
251 Attendance/Truancy/Withdrawal
273 Expulsion and Suspension Policies
148.6 Credit Cards
264.1 Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying policy
B.
11.6 Goals -2020-2021 School Year
Dante Giancola made a motion to approve the 11.6 goals as presented.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Fall 2020 Modification #11
Richard Hronek made a motion to approve modification 11 from the sponsor.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XI. Resolutions for Consideration- Operations
A.
Northeast Ohio Parent Contract Review
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to authorize Anthony Moujaes to execute the agreement with NEO Parent as presented.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Vector Renewal Quote (Safe Schools Training Platform)
Richard Hronek made a motion to authorize the renewal of Vector Solutions for online Safe Schools.
Tiffany Randle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XII. Resolutions for Consideration- Talent
A.
Accept Resignation
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Scott Caldwells resignation as of 2/15/21.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XIII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Teri Harrison made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
Entered into Executive session at 7:55 pm
invited in Jeff Jaroscak, Dave Massa, Sarah O'Bryan, Seamus O'Hara, Anthony Moujaes.
Exited Executive session at 8:09pm
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
invited in Jeff Jaroscak, Dave Massa, Sarah O'Bryan, Seamus O'Hara, Anthony Moujaes.
Exited Executive session at 8:09pm
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Tiffany Randle |
Aye
|
| Melissa Picone |
Absent
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
XIV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to adjourn meeting.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 8:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Dornan
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