Perea Elementary School
Minutes
Perea Elementary School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 22, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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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 (remote), M. Boyd (remote), M. Sturdivant (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Greene, K. Nichols
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Ussery (remote), S. Brooks (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
D. Ussery (remote), S. Brooks (remote)
Guests Present
B. Polk (remote), R. Deener (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Sturdivant called a meeting of the board of directors of Perea Elementary School to order on Thursday Apr 22, 2021 at 4:35 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Boyd made a motion to approve the minutes Perea Elementary School Board Meeting on 03-25-21.
D. Moses seconded the motion.
Minutes of March 25 approved with one change.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Report of Grants and Donations
D. Ussery gave an overview of grants received including an increase received in Title I funds.
III. Education
A.
Education Committee
D. Ussery
PES has reached an agreement with the YMCA for the summer program. The YMCA will provide materials and hire PES staff for the afternoon session. The cost of the contract with the YMCA was discussed. Reimbursement will be provided by the State.
PES has reached an agreement with the YMCA for the summer program. The YMCA will provide materials and hire PES staff for the afternoon session. The cost of the contract with the YMCA was discussed. Reimbursement will be provided by the State.
D. Moses made a motion to approve contract.
M. Boyd seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Approximately 80 students have pre-registered for the summer program. 85 students are required; parents are being called and encouraged to enroll their children.
May 3-7 is Teacher Appreciation Week.
Feedback about the scorecard issues should be received soon.
May 3-7 is Teacher Appreciation Week.
Feedback about the scorecard issues should be received soon.
IV. Facility
A.
Facility Update
M. Sturdivant
Travis Green has reported that information about rent and maintenance costs – a substantial amount - expended by Perea Schools has been shared with SCS. An offer has been made to SCS for the purchase of the Klondike Building. The timeline is unclear, an architect is being sought, the property surveyed, and inspections are in process
Travis Green has reported that information about rent and maintenance costs – a substantial amount - expended by Perea Schools has been shared with SCS. An offer has been made to SCS for the purchase of the Klondike Building. The timeline is unclear, an architect is being sought, the property surveyed, and inspections are in process
V. Finance
A.
Monthly Budget summary
Cody Stephenson and NIda Rab
(C. Stephenson is leaving Ed Tec; Nida Rab will take his place.)
The March monthly financials were shared.
ADM# is 227.3 – 10 higher than budgeted - making a positive impact .
(C. Stephenson is leaving Ed Tec; Nida Rab will take his place.)
The March monthly financials were shared.
ADM# is 227.3 – 10 higher than budgeted - making a positive impact .
Cash on hand is projected at end of FY 21.
Monies were awarded to cover summer school operations; Title 1 funds were increased by a large amount reflecting enrollment growth.
There is no BEP payment in May.
There was a question about the amount of payments from Church Health expected the first of July. PPS and PES will track funds separately and have separate accounts.
C. Stephenson was then thanked and applauded for his service as he moves on to another position.
VI. Governance
A.
CEO Performance evaluation
M. Boyd
The CEO evaluation process has begun.
Board members were asked to share names of teachers and parents to include in the evaluation. It is hoped the evaluation will be completed by the end of May.
The CEO evaluation process has begun.
Board members were asked to share names of teachers and parents to include in the evaluation. It is hoped the evaluation will be completed by the end of May.
VII. Human Resources
A.
Positions available at PES
D. Ussery
A report on positions available was shared. They are as follows: KK – 1T, 1st – 2 IAs, 2nd – 1T and 1 IA, 3rd – 1T and 2 IAs; Special Populations – 1T; Math Interventionist (part-time) – 1; School Nurse – 1; Chief Operating Officer – 1.
A report on positions available was shared. They are as follows: KK – 1T, 1st – 2 IAs, 2nd – 1T and 1 IA, 3rd – 1T and 2 IAs; Special Populations – 1T; Math Interventionist (part-time) – 1; School Nurse – 1; Chief Operating Officer – 1.
VIII. Other Business
A.
BoardOn Track
M. Sturdivant
Discussion was held on the Board on Track contract now up for renewal; the annual fee was included. BOT has been helpful in keeping PES compliant with charter school regulations.
Discussion was held on the Board on Track contract now up for renewal; the annual fee was included. BOT has been helpful in keeping PES compliant with charter school regulations.
M. Boyd made a motion to keep BOT for another year.
D. Moses seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Sturdivant shared that she met with Paul Young, Director of the Division of Housing and Community Development, to discuss possible board membership. Though he declined at this time, he seemed interested in PES mission and asked to be approached in another year.
D. Ussery is still working on transportation issues and the merger of PPS and PES staffs. C. Stephenson was reminded of the need for back of office services for PPS.
Discussion followed about the PPS child shot and killed while a passenger in a car engaged in a dispute. Support in the way of food and counseling has been given by the school to the family and other students.
IX. 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 5:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Boyd