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
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda Review and Approval
A.
Review and Approve February Minutes & Vouchers
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
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.
No members of the public wished to make a comment.