Paramount Schools of Excellence

Minutes

Paramount Board of Directors Public Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Location

1203 E. St. Clair St. Indianapolis, IN 46202

(Enter through Door 8)

https://paramountindy-org.zoom.us/j/82387895106

Directors Present

A. Bekele (remote), B. Eldridge (remote), E. Mendez (remote), J. Amu (remote), J. Hazzard, Jr., J. Phillips (remote), L. Hicks (remote), M. Bishop, M. Ibrahim (remote), T. Rude

Directors Absent

E. Burchett

Ex Officio Members Present

T. Reddicks

Non Voting Members Present

T. Reddicks

Guests Present

Allison Burgeson (remote), Brent Eskridge (remote), C. Draper (remote), Chris Larson (remote), Chrystal Westerhaus (remote), Cory Iwaszewski (remote), D. Taylor (remote), Danny Holle (remote), Delesea Brokamp (remote), Education One (remote), Ethan Rasdell (remote), Francesca Jimenez (remote), Jessica English (remote), Jlbdh (remote), Justin Braun (remote), K. Beauchamp, Keeane Gomez (remote), Keith Thomas Jr. (remote), Ken Barlow (remote), Kensi Sauely (remote), Leanne Parres (remote), Lynise Lucas (remote), M. Laflin (remote), Michelle Maye (remote), Molly Provost (remote), Rafi Nolan-Abrahamian (remote), Rebecca Norman (remote), Robin Love (remote), S. Sims, Stefanie Hanes (remote), T. Gustin, T. Palacios (remote), Taylir Christian (remote), Tony Brose (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Rude called a meeting of the board of directors of Paramount Schools of Excellence to order on Tuesday Mar 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM.

II. Public Comments

A.

Public Comments

No members of the public wished to make a comment.

III. Consent Agenda Review and Approval

A.

Review and Approve February Minutes & Vouchers

T. Rude made a motion to approve the minutes from Paramount Board of Directors Public Meeting on 02-10-26.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. New Business

A.

Blue & Company Audit Report

Blue & Company prepared a financial overview based on the recent audit to review with the board.

V. Operations Reports

A.

Navigation Operations Report

Tommy provided an update on the South Bend construction project and timelines. Campuses are preparing for parent-teacher conferences and will then be off for a week of spring break.

B.

School Operations Report

Paramount Englewood school leaders, Jessica English and Allison Burgeson, presented updates to the board on academic achievements and student/family engagement at their campus.

VI. 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 6:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rude

B.

Next Meeting

Date: April 21st, 2026

Time: 5:30 pm

Zoom Link: https://paramountindy-org.zoom.us/j/82387895106

Location: 1203 E. St. Clair Street Indianapolis, IN (Door 8)

VII. Committees

A.

Finance Committee

The finance committee discussed the budget and debt resolution policy.

B.

Governance Committee

The governance committee reviewed and discussed the seclusion and restraint policy and the board orientation packet.