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Perea Elementary School

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SOP Board Meeting Announcement

October Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Location

Schools of Perea- Multi-Purpose Room

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, C. Carter, J. Boyd (remote), J. Stokes, K. Nichols (remote), Q. Jones (remote)

Directors Absent

B. White, D. Moses, J. Merrick, R. Greene, R. Scott

Ex Officio Members Present

R. Davis III (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

R. Davis III (remote)

Guests Present

Arby Martin (remote), Shandra Brooks, Tia James, quincy@theworkscdc.org (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Stokes called a meeting of the board of directors of Perea Elementary School to order on Thursday Oct 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

A. Langston made a motion to approve the minutes from SOP Board Meeting Announcement on 09-28-23.
A. Cates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director's Reports

A.

Executive Director's Updates

Case Assessment

 

  • Presented Projected 23-24 AMO goals.
  • Have not met goals in Math and ELA.
  • Two more test before TCAP.
  • (State Report) Perea received an Embargo letter grade A.

SEL

 

  • SEL clinicians are assisting to help with behavior and learning curves.
  • Peer to Peer mishaps on SEL with increased suspensions.
  • The Grounded program helps 4th and 5th graders with SEL.
  • Occurrences are happening with the same students, and we are working with parents.
  • Students are being referred out for special services.

PPS

 

  • Meeting DHS requirements.
  • Data is being assessed for Brigance screening.
  • Current enrollment 117; under enrolled this school year.
  • Will open PreK 3 classroom in January.

III. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee Update/Summary

Finance

 

  • Trending as normal.

Revenue

 

  • Increase due to TISA.
  • Great enrollment affects revenue.
  • Grants- Facilities, federal and philanthropic funds (may budget differently around this).

Expenses

 

  • Trending similarly.
  • Managing expenses are good.
  • Coming in as expected. PES is breaking even and PPS has a small deficit.
  • Maintaining a good cash reserve.
  • 5 year enrollment plan can be satisfactory if enrollment remains up.

B.

Facilities Committee Update

  • The architects visited the building for the space on the 1st floor and view plans.
  • EDI consultant group for the new space.

IV. New Business- Jim Boyd/Robert Davis III

A.

New Partnerships/Special Projects

  • Reiterated - All Memphis is in play.

V. 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 4:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Stokes