Perea Elementary School
Minutes
SOP Board Meeting Announcement
May Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
1250 Vollintine
Memphis, TN 38107
Mission
Perea Elementary School will prepare all students academically, socially, and emotionally for success by creating and maintaining a classroom and school environment that is student-centered, with high academic expectations and where all students feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued.
Directors Present
A. Cates, A. Langston, B. Ingram, D. Moses (remote), J. Boyd, J. Stokes, Q. Jones (remote), R. Greene, R. Scott, S. Hill
Directors Absent
A. Bedford, B. White, C. Carter
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Davis III
Non Voting Members Present
R. Davis III
Guests Present
A. Martin
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Boyd called a meeting of the board of directors of Perea Elementary School to order on Thursday May 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
A. Langston made a motion to approve the minutes from SOP Board Meeting Announcement on 03-27-25.
J. Stokes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. SOP Committee Reports
A.
Governance Committee
- ED Evaluation: Dr. Stokes gave an update regarding the timeline for the board's evaluation for the Executive Director.
- SOP Srategic Plan: Mr. Robert Jones of Kaposh Consulting shared an update on the strategic planning process. He shared results from family and staff surveys.
B.
ED Update
- Dr. Davis shared updates on the recent PPS - NAEYC Visit, as well as PPS and PES 2025-26 registration/enrollment updates.
- Two facility grant awards were presented for approval - $210,00 from TVA and $100,000 from the Children's Foundation of Memphis.
C.
Academic Committee Update
Dr. Ingram presented an overview of the middle school model - Panther Pathways.
D.
Finance Committee Update
- Katie Wise presented the proposed budget for SY25-26. Board members were able to ask questions and discuss programmatic implications.
- The board elected to reconvene in committee to make adjustments before the final vote.
III. New Business- James Boyd
A.
New Business Updates
- Board Chair Boyd shared the dates for the upcoming fundraising events and reminder of the date for the first day of school.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Boyd