Paramount Schools of Excellence
Minutes
Board of Directors
Date and Time
Tuesday April 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Location
3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis IN, 46201
Directors Present
A. Bekele, B. Eldridge, C. Park, J. Amu, J. Hazzard, Jr., M. Bishop, P. Blackard, T. Rude
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
B. Eldridge, C. Park
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Reddicks
Non Voting Members Present
T. Reddicks
Guests Present
B. Richardson, Chief Jones, Chris Larson, J. Monk, Kyle Beauchamp, Mary Laflin, Nasreen Khan Clark, Rachel McWaters, Rhonda Grady, Scott Frye, Steve Yockey, T. Palacios
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 Apr 16, 2019 at 5:33 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No public comments.
III. Consent Agenda Review and Approval
A.
Review and approve minutes.
T. Rude made a motion to approve minutes from the Board of Directors on 03-12-19 Board of Directors on 03-12-19.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Absent
|
B.
Voucher approval
J. Hazzard wanted to note that he abstained from the voucher vote at the March meeting. The March minutes will be amended.
T. Rude made a motion to Approve the voucher.
M. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Abstain
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
IV. Operations Report
A.
Operations Report
Members of the Navigation Team shared updates on work completed during the month of March.
B.
Principal Report Discussion
Brookside:
S. Frye discussed the upcoming ILEARN assessment and preparations the school has made to ensure students are successful.
R. McWaters, the new Principal Intern, reported to be learning a lot about leadership and loves the data driven culture.
R. Grady reported the "Coffee with Dads" turn out increased to 25 families.
Community Heights:
K. Beauchamp discussed the school's focus on completing end of year assessments. The school is hosting 20 new families tonight and getting ready for end of the year and summer school. He is proud of team focused on keeping up hiring for next year.
S. Yockey, the Dean and Director of Special Programs at Community Heights, was introduced.
P. Jones discussed she is waiting on House Bill 1641 to pass. She is maintaining connections, continuing to get out into the community, and do what needs to be done to be recognized as Paramount Police.
C. Larson reported Paramount received funding from Lilly for STEAM.
S. Frye discussed the upcoming ILEARN assessment and preparations the school has made to ensure students are successful.
R. McWaters, the new Principal Intern, reported to be learning a lot about leadership and loves the data driven culture.
R. Grady reported the "Coffee with Dads" turn out increased to 25 families.
Community Heights:
K. Beauchamp discussed the school's focus on completing end of year assessments. The school is hosting 20 new families tonight and getting ready for end of the year and summer school. He is proud of team focused on keeping up hiring for next year.
S. Yockey, the Dean and Director of Special Programs at Community Heights, was introduced.
P. Jones discussed she is waiting on House Bill 1641 to pass. She is maintaining connections, continuing to get out into the community, and do what needs to be done to be recognized as Paramount Police.
C. Larson reported Paramount received funding from Lilly for STEAM.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting
C. Park arrived.
B. Eldridge arrived.
The next meeting will be held on May 14th at 5:30 P.M. at 3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201.
B.
Committee Meetings
J. Monk sent updated drafts of the Staff Handbook and Travel Policy were sent to the Board for review. The Governance Committee will review for next session.
T. Rude announced the Mayor's Office hosts an annual Board workshop: M. Bishop and A. Bekele plan to attend.
The Finance Committee reviewed OEI performance standard CQ1 and CQ3.
T. Rude announced the Mayor's Office hosts an annual Board workshop: M. Bishop and A. Bekele plan to attend.
The Finance Committee reviewed OEI performance standard CQ1 and CQ3.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rude
T. Rude made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Hazzard, Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
T. Rude made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|