Paramount Schools of Excellence
Minutes
Paramount Board of Directors Public Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Location
Paramount Online Academy Training Room
1203 E. St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
*Enter through Door 8
Directors Present
E. Mendez (remote), J. Hazzard, Jr., M. Bishop, T. Rude
Directors Absent
A. Bekele, B. Eldridge, J. Amu, P. Blackard
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Reddicks
Non Voting Members Present
T. Reddicks
Guests Present
Amanda Webb (remote), Anthony Moore (remote), Brent Eskridge (remote), Case Calvert (remote), Chris Larson (remote), D. Taylor (remote), Dr. Brandalyn Hayes (remote), Hanan Abdelmasseh (remote), J. Hurley (remote), J. Smith (remote), Justin Braun (remote), K. Sherrow (remote), Keith Thomas (remote), Leanne Parres (remote), Lisa Hopman (remote), M. Miller (remote), Madison Livergood (remote), Megan Bouckley (remote), Nichole Tredway (remote), Rebecca Norman (remote), S. Kuhn (remote), T. Gustin (remote), V. Hereens (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda Review and Approval
A.
Review and Approve Minutes
Each consent agenda includes minutes from the prior meeting and the monthly financial packet, including monthly vouchers.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| E. Mendez |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
B.
Voucher Approval
IV. New Business
A.
Staff Hours
After a discussion with the Teacher Advisory Board and school leaders, the board voted on shifting school staff dismissal time from 4:15 pm to 4:00 pm on Monday-Thursdays. Friday dismissal time at 3:45 pm would remain the same.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| E. Mendez |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
B.
Debt Policy Vote
The board discussed moving ahead with EFF debt policy for ongoing and upcoming construction if needed.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bekele |
Absent
|
| J. Amu |
Absent
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Blackard |
Absent
|
| E. Mendez |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Absent
|
V. Operations Reports
A.
Navigation Team
B.
Principal Reports
Paramount Cottage Home Principal Rebecca Norman and 3rd Grade Teacher Leanne Parres presented on Quarter 1 academic updates. 3rd and 4th graders are both performing better than 21-22 SY BOY in math, ELA, and writing. There is a higher number of returning students and veteran teachers.
The school has been focusing on community and after school activities. The School Community Organization meeting was moved to a morning time which increased attendance by families. Separate K-2 and 3-4 Donuts with Family events are scheduled for the upcoming months. PCH was a key sponsor at the Cottage Home block party in October. Winter and Spring Music concerts are being scheduled. Fall extra-curricular activities of cross country, tutoring, robotics, and chess are underway.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting
November 15th @ 5:30 pm (1203 E. St. Clair Street Indianapolis, IN 46202)
No members of the public were present.