Paramount Schools of Excellence
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Paramount Board of Directors
Public Meeting Notice of Paramount Schools of Excellence Board of Directors
Board of Directors Meeting
May 18, 2021
5:30 PM
Topic: PSOE Board Meeting
Time: May 18, 2021 5:30 PM Indiana (East)
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Board of Directors Meeting
May 18, 2021
5:30 PM
Topic: PSOE Board Meeting
Time: May 18, 2021 5:30 PM Indiana (East)
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https://zoom.us/j/702256528
Meeting ID: 702 256 528
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Meeting ID: 702 256 528
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Directors Present
A. Bekele (remote), B. Eldridge (remote), C. Park (remote), J. Amu (remote), J. Hazzard, Jr. (remote), L. Smith (remote), M. Bishop (remote), T. Rude (remote)
Directors Absent
P. Blackard
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Reddicks (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
T. Reddicks (remote)
Guests Present
Ann Puckett-Harpold (remote), B. Richardson (remote), Chris Larson (remote), D. Sawyers (remote), D. Taylor (remote), Dr. Brandalyn Hayes (remote), H. Okerson (remote), J. Monk (remote), Jennifer Hurley (remote), Justin Braun (remote), K. Beauchamp (remote), K. Sherrow (remote), Lindsay Omlor (remote), Lisa Hopman (remote), Mamie Morris (remote), Megan Bouckley (remote), T. Gustin (remote), T. Palacios (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 May 18, 2021 at 5:31 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No one from the public in attendance wished to make public comment.
III. Consent Agenda Review and Approval
A.
Review and Approve Minutes
T. Rude made a motion to approve the minutes from Paramount Board of Directors on 04-20-21.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
B.
Voucher Approval
T. Rude made a motion to approve the vouchers as distributed.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
IV. New Business
A.
Education 1 at Trine University Update
L. Omlor shared out frameworks related to State and Federal reports.
B.
Ann Puckett-Harpold - Rooney Foundation Presentation
A. Puckett-Harpold, with the Rooney Foundation, shared evaluation observations from her years partneting with Paramount to outline what makes Paramount a successful organization.
C.
South Bend Resolution Vote
T. Rude made a motion to approve the South Bend resolution as distributed.
C. Park seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
D.
EFF Resolution Vote
T. Rude made a motion to approve the EFF resolution as distributed.
B. Eldridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
E.
Approved Revised 2021-22 Calendar
T. Rude made a motion to approve the revised 2021-22 school calendar as distributed.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
F.
Add Signor to NBOI Account
T. Rude made a motion to add Jennifer Hurley as a signor to the NBOI accounts.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
G.
Technology Purchase Approval Request
J. Amu made a motion to approve technology purchases as distributed for the 2021-22 school year.
B. Eldridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
H.
POA Innovation Proposal
J. Amu made a motion to give T. Reddicks the authority to negotiate and sign an innovation agreement with IPS for the Paramount Online Academy. All technology and curriculum purchases associated with the agreement are approved.
C. Park seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
I.
2021-22 Board Sign Offs
J. Monk shared out the list of Board Sign offs OEI will require for the 2021-22 school year with due dates. These will be shared via DocuSign.
Board Eval of CMO: 30-Jun
Board Self Eval: 30-Jun
Board School Leader Eval: 30-Jun
Assurances: 30-Jun
Background checks (every 3 years): 1-Jul
Resumes: 1-Jul
Charter Workshop Assurance: 1-Aug
IODL Sign Off: 1-Sep
Incident Communications Assurance Form: 1-Sep
Board Eval of CMO: 30-Jun
Board Self Eval: 30-Jun
Board School Leader Eval: 30-Jun
Assurances: 30-Jun
Background checks (every 3 years): 1-Jul
Resumes: 1-Jul
Charter Workshop Assurance: 1-Aug
IODL Sign Off: 1-Sep
Incident Communications Assurance Form: 1-Sep
J.
Open Door Law Review
Based on OEI's guidance, the board will need to decide when meetings will resume back in person.
V. Operations Reports
A.
Navigation Team Reports
T. Reddicks shared out highlights from the Operations Report shared in the board packet.
B.
Principal Reports
Principals shared out highlights from their individual operations reports shared in the board packet.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting
B.
Adjourn Meeting
T. Rude reserves the right to return to public session following Executive Session to vote on additional business as needed.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rude
VII. Committee Meetings
A.
Governance (Policy) Committee
C. Park introduced the revised Board Orientation Packet draft.
B.
Long-Term Benefits Committee
Final questions and comments were discussed in relation to the 2021-22 budget prior to the June approval vote. The long-term benefits plan was shared and discussed in more detail.