Perea Elementary School
Minutes
Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday March 21, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Location
1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 142, West Atrium, 3d Floor, Memphis, TN 38104
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
D. Moses, K. Nichols, M. Boyd, S. Elswick
Directors Absent
J. Maclin, K. Perry, M. Sturdivant
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Norman
Non Voting Members Present
A. Norman
Guests Present
B. Polk, Cody Stephenson, Kelley Nichols
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Kelley Nichols is a Board Member with voting rights.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Elswick called a meeting of the board of directors of Perea Elementary School to order on Thursday Mar 21, 2019 at 4:38 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Boyd made a motion to approve minutes from the Board of Directors on 02-21-19 Board of Directors on 02-21-19.
K. Nichols seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Education
A.
Committee Report
Discussed classroom plans for 2019-2020
- Kindergarten
- 4 classes, 1 teacher, 1 teacher assistant
- 80 students
- 4 classes, 1 teacher, 1 teacher assistant
- First Grade
- 3 classes with 25 students per class, 1 teacher, 1 teacher assistant
- 108 applicants; goal is 155 applicants
- currently 72 kindergarteners
Transportation
- proposal will be obtained from Durham and from the public bus system
- Board hopes to vote at April meeting
- Darnell will help Alicia explore all options for transportations
- proposal will be obtained from Durham and from the public bus system
- Board hopes to vote at April meeting
- Darnell will help Alicia explore all options for transportations
Testing/Report Cards
- Will be finalized week of March 20
- 3rd quarter report card information will be available at next meeting
Tasks/Goals
- Kelley shared the goals of the Education Committee
- Kelley shared the goals of the Education Committee
III. Facility
A.
Report
HVAC System
- Mike is working with HVAC company to complete assessment of entire building's HVAC system
- Board will be updated as to progress and recommendations
IV. Finance
A.
Review Monthly Financials
Charter Fees
- Discussion about budget and district charges
- Overview of checking account balance March 19, 2019
- Audit will be conducted by Marston Group.
- Overview of operating income and expenses
V. Governance
A.
Committee Report
Members of Committee are: Martha, Dr. Elswick, Darnell and Mike
Goals from retreat:
Goals from retreat:
- Signing of Conflict of Interest forms
- develop and present job descriptions for each board member along with a Board Commitment Agreement
- Plan and conduct orientation for new board members
VI. Human Resources/CEO Support And Eval
A.
Hiring update
Alicia will provide a written report on new hires at next meeting.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
No further business.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Boyd