Adelante Schools

Adelante Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday September 15, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT

Location

Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School

1202 E Troy Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46203

Scholar Center, Floor 2

Goals:
  1. Approve organizational foundational tools and policies to govern our school and operate effectively.
  2. Deepen our understanding of Adelante’s Emma Donnan operational state and provide any necessary support and guidance.

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 8:30 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Kristy Kainrath
  B. Record Attendance   Anna Smith 1 m
  C. Public Comment   Kristy Kainrath 5 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Kristy Kainrath 1 m
    Approve minutes for Adelante Schools Board Meeting <NEW DATE> on August 25, 2023  
II. Ebullience & Spotlight
 

In line with our core value of "ebullience", we will look at a bright spot from the previous month. In addition, we will receive an update from either our Elementary School Principal, Middle School Principal, or Director of Engagement. 

 

 
III. Executive Director Update 8:37 AM
  A. Enrollment Update FYI Edward Rangel 5 m
  B. Teacher Appreciation Grant Policy Vote Edward Rangel 5 m
   

Adelante Schools’ Board shall annually adopt a policy concerning the distribution of teacher appreciation grants. This policy shall be submitted by the Superintendent or designee to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) by September 15 of each year.

 
IV. Finance & Operations 8:47 AM
  A. Consent Vote: Approval of July/August Transactions Vote Jordan Habayeb 3 m
V. Committee Updates 8:50 AM
  A. Academic Excellence FYI Matthew Rooney 5 m
  B. Finance & Development FYI Kristy Kainrath 5 m
  C. Governance Discuss Barb Burcope 5 m
   
  • Governance Committee Updates
 
  D. DEI Reflection Question Discuss Anna Smith 5 m
   

What do you need from every person in this group to feel supported, open, brave, productive and trusting, so that we can do our best work towards serving our students well?

 
VI. Board Chair Update 9:10 AM
  A. OEI Reporting Requirements FYI Kristy Kainrath 1 m
   

Board-approved minutes

 

 

 
VII. Closing Items 9:11 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Kristy Kainrath
  B. Educational Session FYI Kristy Kainrath 15 m
   

Board members and school leaders are invited to stay after the meeting for an educational session.