Paramount Schools of Excellence
Minutes
Board of Directors
Date and Time
Tuesday November 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Location
3020 Nowland Ave
Public Meeting Notice of Paramount Schools of Excellence Board of Directors
3020 Nowland Ave
Room 14
Please call 317-519-4588 if you need entry to the building.
Board of Directors Meeting
November 12, 2019
5:30-6:15 PM
•
Executive Session as needed
ICS-14-3-4(b)(2)(D)
6:30 PM
3020 Nowland Ave
Room 14
Please call 317-519-4588 if you need entry to the building.
Board of Directors Meeting
November 12, 2019
5:30-6:15 PM
•
Executive Session as needed
ICS-14-3-4(b)(2)(D)
6:30 PM
Directors Present
A. Bekele, C. Park, J. Hazzard, Jr., M. Bishop (remote), P. Blackard, T. Rude
Directors Absent
B. Eldridge, J. Amu
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Reddicks
Non Voting Members Present
T. Reddicks
Guests Present
Amy Sheaffer, Caitlin Campbell-Hann, H. Okerson, J. Monk, Kris Cavolick, Kyle Beauchamp, Scott Frye, Shalini Shybut, T. Gustin, 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 Nov 12, 2019 at 5:35 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No one from the public was in attendance to make a comment.
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 10-08-19 Board of Directors on 10-08-19.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Absent
|
B.
Voucher Approval
T. Rude made a motion to Approve the voucher as submitted.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Absent
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Abstain
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
IV. New Business
A.
Draft Audit Summary
T. Reddicks let the board know this is the 3rd year in a row Paramount has received a clean audit.
H. Okerson stated the SBOA (State Board of Accounts) has decided to do a 2nd audit for all charter schools receiving a single audit. Paramount will have the final audit report once the SBOA is finished.
H. Okerson stated the SBOA (State Board of Accounts) has decided to do a 2nd audit for all charter schools receiving a single audit. Paramount will have the final audit report once the SBOA is finished.
B.
Credit Card Approval
T. Rude stated there was not a need for a vote, as this is already written into the Board Financial policy. The COO and Brookside Principal will receive a company credit card, which will raise Paramount's overall credit limit. Moving forward, items written into policy will not need a vote.
C.
Vote to Approve J. Monk as Signor for Organization
T. Rude made a motion to approve J. Monk to be a signor for the organization, once her signature has been insured.
A. Bekele seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
D.
Wellness Policy Approval (2nd Read)
T. Rude made a motion to approve the Wellness Policies as distributed.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
E.
Internet Safety Policy Approval (2nd Read)
T. Rude made a motion to approved the Internet Safety Policy as distributed.
C. Park seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
F.
Electric Bus Purchase Approval
T. Reddicks stated the need for an electric bus is a result of Paramount's partnership with the Cottage Home neighborhood association.
P. Blackard stated the need for procedures to be in place for issues, such as what happens when the bus is out of commission.
P. Blackard stated the need for procedures to be in place for issues, such as what happens when the bus is out of commission.
G.
School Charter Goals
J. Monk explained school goals are currently based on ISTEP+ pass rates, but ILEARN is a different test and goals need to be revisited. For example, Paramount Community Heights is the highest performing school corporation in the state, but it will earn a "does not meet standard' based on current goals.
S. Frye explained part of this is due to the change of testing accommodations for English Language Learners and Special Education, which are the two populations all Paramount school goals are based on. For example, an accommodation for some special education students on ISTEP+ was the use of a calculator; this is no longer an option on ILEARN.
T. Rude recommended using a growth index, where goals are set at a percentage above State pass rates for these subgroups.
T. Reddicks recommended rewriting goals to reflect progress toward closing achievement gaps between subgroups.
T. Reddicks, J. Monk, and S. Frye will write draft goals to present to the Board by the December meeting.
S. Frye explained part of this is due to the change of testing accommodations for English Language Learners and Special Education, which are the two populations all Paramount school goals are based on. For example, an accommodation for some special education students on ISTEP+ was the use of a calculator; this is no longer an option on ILEARN.
T. Rude recommended using a growth index, where goals are set at a percentage above State pass rates for these subgroups.
T. Reddicks recommended rewriting goals to reflect progress toward closing achievement gaps between subgroups.
T. Reddicks, J. Monk, and S. Frye will write draft goals to present to the Board by the December meeting.
V. Operations Report
A.
Operations Report
T. Reddicks reported the IHPC (Indiana Historic Preservation Committee) variance of use hearing was approved to allow 1203 E St. Claire to be used as a school. He credits this success to building community partnerships throughout the life of the school. December 12th is the projected closing date on this property.
T. Rude requested the Board to receive architectural plans prior to the December meeting.
T. Rude requested the Board to receive architectural plans prior to the December meeting.
B.
Principal Report Discussion
Highlights of the Principal Reports were made.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting
Next Board Meeting:
December 10, 2019
5:30 PM
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Room 14
December 10, 2019
5:30 PM
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Room 14
B.
Adjourn Meeting
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. Amu |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rude
VII. Committees
A.
Academic/Governance
Academic & Governance Committee discussion was moved to the December meeting.
B.
Finance
Finance Committee discussion was moved to the December meeting.