No one from the public was in attendance who wished to make comment.

T. Reddicks explained "Designs for Learning" is Paramount's codification manual developed through the partnership with The Mind Trust and Tina Seymour.  As the organization has grown, this manual needs to be updated, which will result in an additional cost.  Paramount intends to partner again with Tina when this process starts.

Paramount Online Academy was granted it's charter through Trine University.  The pre-opening process begins in January.

T. Reddicks reported pre-approval documents are currently being collected to refinance Paramount Cottage Home.  In order to only refinance Paramount Cottage Home, National Bank of Indianapolis would have to relent their lender position with Paramount Brookside's debt.  Discussions with EFF and NBOI are being arranged.  A decision from the board on debt consolidation will need to be made in January.

T. Reddicks reported strategic planning is underway with Andrew Bray.  The Strategic Planning Committee meeting met with Andrew to look at US and local markets.  The big goal is to open at least six more schools in the next ten years.

J. Monk reported out work completed on the EFF preapproval process and wrapping up construction at Paramount Online Academy (POA) and the Navigation Office.

K. Beauchamp complimented the school leaders on work done to support teachers and families during virtual learning.

B. Richardson reported the development of materials to launch POA.

A. Wong reported the National Bank of Indianapolis approved Paramount's  PPP loan forgiveness application.  She also shared out a year-to-date financial overview.

H. Okerson reported the completion of a training program for a temporary bookkeeper to fill in for maternity leave.

T. Palacios reported work to train and onboard the new HR Assistant and year-end reports.

C. Larson reported the farm is operating smoothly, Fridays from the Farm are in full swing, and he is fielding requests for field trips.

J. Braun reported the new Chromebook order was delivered and devices were deployed.

D. Taylor (Brookside School Director) & K. Sherrow (Brookside Middle School Principal) reported on the work the FACT Team has done to support families in the new virtual environment. Families, overall, reported they feel supported while students in virtual.  Staff is working hard to ensure students and families have everything they need to be successful at home.

T. Gustin (Cottage Home Principal) reported work completed to increase student engagement, connecting with parents, and providing tech training with teachers.

D. Sawyers concurred with the other principals about the work being done to support teachers and families.  Another initiative is helping 8th graders enroll in high school and signing up 7th and 8th graders in the 21st Century Scholars program.

M. Bouckley welcomed Dr. Hayes to the Paramount virtual program family.  Engagement has been a priority as has defining growth in a virtual environment.  She also gave a shout out to the work teachers have put in to support students and families.

Dr. Hayes introduced herself to the board, and relayed her excitement to begin with Paramount officially in January.

Annual Board Retreat
January 15th, 2021
8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Public Board of Directors Meeting
February 9th, 2021
5:30 
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Set policy review timeline.
Review documents referenced in Leader Succession Plan.

Establish goals and timelines.