Paramount Schools of Excellence
Minutes
Paramount Board of Directors
Public Meeting Notice of Paramount Schools of Excellence Board of Directors
Board of Directors Meeting
June 15, 2021
5:30 PM
Topic: PSOE Board Meeting
Time: June 15, 2021 5:30 PM Indiana (East)
1203 E St. Clair St. - Door 8
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Board of Directors Meeting
June 15, 2021
5:30 PM
Topic: PSOE Board Meeting
Time: June 15, 2021 5:30 PM Indiana (East)
1203 E St. Clair St. - Door 8
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Meeting ID: 702 256 528
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Meeting ID: 702 256 528
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Directors Present
B. Eldridge (remote), C. Park (remote), J. Amu (remote), L. Smith (remote), M. Bishop (remote), P. Blackard, T. Rude (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Bekele, J. Hazzard, Jr.
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Reddicks
Non Voting Members Present
T. Reddicks
Guests Present
B. Richardson (remote), Brandalyn Hayes (remote), Chris Larson (remote), D. Sawyers (remote), D. Taylor (remote), Elsa Mendez (remote), H. Okerson (remote), J. Monk, Jennifer Hurley (remote), Justin Braun (remote), K. Beauchamp, K. Sherrow, Lindsay Omlor (remote), Lisa Hopman (remote), T. Gustin, 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 Jun 15, 2021 at 5:32 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No one was in attendance who 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 05-18-21.
M. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
B.
Voucher Approval
T. Rude made a motion to approve the vouchers as distributed.
M. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
IV. New Business
A.
Officer Elections
J. Hazzard is stepping down from his position as Vice President, and J. Amu stated his interest in filling that position.
T. Rude made a motion to appoint J. Amu as Board Vice President.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
B.
Open Door Law Review
Assurance forms have all been signed. The board will continue to comply with the govenor's orders regarding in-person vs virtual guidelines.
C.
Executive Benefits Non-Qualified Policy
L. Smith made a motion to approve the long-term benefits plan as described by T. Palacios.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
D.
2021-22 Budget Approval
B. Eldridge made a motion to approve the v2 21-22 budget as distributed.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
E.
Return to In-Person Plan Approval
T. Rude made a motion to approve the Return to In-Person Plan as distributed.
M. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
F.
Trine Update
July 1 is the first day of POA's charter. Leadership from POA will attend professional development from Education One at Trine University.
G.
New Community School Contract Review and Approval
The vote is tabled until corrected documents are distributed.
H.
Audit Engagement Letter
T. Rude made a motion to approve Blue's audit engagement letter.
B. Eldridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Park |
Aye
|
I.
Revised Bylaws Approval
T. Rude and C. Park shared proposed revisions to the bylaws during a first-read, with special attention paid to a minimum and maximum number of members. The revised bylaws are scheduled to be voted in at the July meeting.
V. Operations Reports
A.
Navigation Team Reports
T. Reddicks shared information on the Tarkington Elementary (South Bend) hearings being held. Visits to Lafayette and South Bend were taken to better understand community and facility needs. A leadership retreat with the Executive Leadership team and principals took place in Cincinnati.
B.
Principal Reports
All principals shared how much they enjoyed and learned from the leadership retreat in Cincinnati.
T. Gustin (Cottage Home) shared work done to hire for open positions for the 21-22 school year.
D. Taylor (Brookside) echoed similar efforts to address learning loss during summer school in addition to enrichment activities underway at the campus (robotics, STEAM, football).
K. Sherrow (Brookside) shared engagement planning efforts with the district academic team along with staffing efforts. IREAD-3 summer retest and summer school are underway.
B. Hayes (Online Academy) shared her focus on the partnership with IPS and hiring for the 21-22 school year. The school's current enrollment is 131 with a final goal of 135.
D. Sawyers (Englewood) shared their staffing efforts are coming to a close with only one open position. Student recruitment efforts are in full swing.
T. Gustin (Cottage Home) shared work done to hire for open positions for the 21-22 school year.
D. Taylor (Brookside) echoed similar efforts to address learning loss during summer school in addition to enrichment activities underway at the campus (robotics, STEAM, football).
K. Sherrow (Brookside) shared engagement planning efforts with the district academic team along with staffing efforts. IREAD-3 summer retest and summer school are underway.
B. Hayes (Online Academy) shared her focus on the partnership with IPS and hiring for the 21-22 school year. The school's current enrollment is 131 with a final goal of 135.
D. Sawyers (Englewood) shared their staffing efforts are coming to a close with only one open position. Student recruitment efforts are in full swing.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting
July 20, 2021
5:30 PM
Location TBD
5:30 PM
Location TBD
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rude