Paramount Schools of Excellence
Minutes
Paramount Board of Directors Public Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM
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Public Meeting Notice of Paramount Schools of Excellence Board of Directors
Board of Directors Meeting
October 19, 2021
5:30 PM
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Board of Directors Meeting
October 19, 2021
5:30 PM
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Directors Present
A. Bekele (remote), J. Amu (remote), J. Hazzard, Jr. (remote), L. Smith (remote), M. Bishop (remote), P. Blackard (remote), T. Rude (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Eldridge
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Reddicks (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
T. Reddicks (remote)
Guests Present
Aaron Teater (remote), B. Richardson (remote), Brandalyn Hayes (remote), Chris Larson (remote), D. Sawyers (remote), D. Taylor (remote), E. Mendez (remote), H. Okerson (remote), J. Monk (remote), K. Beauchamp (remote), K. Sherrow (remote), Lindsay Omlor (remote), Mamie Morris (remote), Patrick McAlister (remote), T. Gustin (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 Oct 19, 2021 at 5:31 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No one from the public wished to make 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 Public Meeting on 09-21-21.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
B.
Voucher Approval
T. Rude made a motion to approve the voucher as sent.
P. Blackard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Absent
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
IV. New Business
A.
Enrollment Update
T. Reddicks shared enrollment is currently around 1500.
V. Operations Reports
A.
Navigation Team Reports
T. Reddicks shared the progress made in Lafayette for opening in 2023, including the store front in the Tippecanoe Mall which will open in early to late November. The audit will be ready to present at the November Board meeting.
B.
Principal Reports
B. Hayes (Online Academy) is focused on using current assessment data to guide instruction moving into the middle of year testing. The school received its 2nd site review from Trine and received a 3.9/4.0 overall score.
K. Sherrow (Brookside Middle School) shared tutoring updates and highlighted exemplar teacher videos recorded with Matchbook Creative. These videos will be used for recruiting, coaching, and marketing. The schools are also working on a new BOY assessment to account for the math performance task process to inform math teachers on a higher level.
D. Taylor (Brookside) shared parent-teacher conferences were held prior to fall break, with over 80% attendance rates from parents. FACT held Coffee Chats with Moms and Doughnuts with Dads to meet admin and support staff teams.
D. Sawyers (Englewood) is holding TIC data meetings with teachers to develop specific plans to ensure student growth. Tutoring and athletics are in full swing, as well as other after-school activities.
T. Gustin (Cottage Home) is focused on data and teacher support through classroom observations. The school is also working with parents to increase attendance.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting
November 16, 2021
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 5:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rude