Purdue Polytechnic High School

Opening Items

Call to Order

G.Bertoline called the meeting to order at 4:35 PM.

Record Attendance and Guests

Directors Present:

Approval of Minutes

G.Bertoline / J.Smith will request a motion to approve the June 14, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes. The Board is required to approve the minutes by recorded vote. 

Motion made by S.Hageman, seconded by M.Quintana.

Approval of the Agenda

The agenda was approved by unanimous vote.

Update from the CEO

K.Warren introduced Todd Burleson as PPHS's new Controller. 

Board Member Comments and Reports

Finance Committee Update

K.Kobe reported the Finance Committee met earlier in the week and  reviewed and revised the financial manual. K.Kobe reported the most important change as increasing the threshold for Keeanna to approve contracts and noted that routine items will continue to be the responsibility of the Board. K.Kobe also reported that the Finance Committee recommended approving a food services contract on an emergency basis. 

Approve Revised Fiscal Policies & Procedures Manual

Motion made by M.Quintana, seconded by S.Hageman.

Development Committee Update

M.Quintana shared that the BBE fundraising dinner benefiting PPHS will be held at the Ritz Charles on September 7th and the planning committee is meeting weekly to plan the event. M.Quintana will send the link for Board members to buy tickets individually. 

Reports and Comments from the Board

No further reports or comments were provided by the Board. 

Consent Agenda

Motion made to approve the consent agenda by M.Quintana, seconded by S.Hageman.

Approve to open new Chase Bank Account

Approve to Execute Engagement Letter with Auditor

Approve to Execute Contract Amendment with Aramark

Approve to Execute Contract for the Purchase of Furniture

Enrollment Report

Key Performance Indicators

New Business

Nomination of Geoff Fenelus to the Board by the Governance Committee

G.Bertoline reported that the Governance Committee met Geoff Fenelus the week prior. The Governance Committee nominated Geoff Fenelus to the Board and highly recommended the Board approve the nomination. 

Recommendation to form an Academic Excellence Committee

K.Warren recommended the Board form an Academic Excellence Committee. Discussion ensued with recommendations that the Committee include Board members, Dr. Krista Primrose and other PPHS staff, and faculty from Purdue University. 

Approval to Launch a PPHS FFA Chapter

K.Warren requested the Board approve to launch a PPHS FFA Chapter. S.Hageman expressed support for the recommendation, explaining FFA had a positive impact on his life. 

Public Comment

The Board shall hear public comment. The Board shall prioritize comments related to agenda items, followed by other topics. 

No public comment took place. K.Warren introduced to the Board staff from the Office of Education Innovation, E.Kersey and B.Petty. 

Closing Items

Next Meeting

The next PPHS Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

Adjourn Meeting

J.Smith adjourned the meeting at 5:19 PM.