Paramount Schools of Excellence
Minutes
Paramount Board of Directors Public Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location
1203 E. St. Clair St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
(Enter through Door 8)
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Directors Present
A. Bekele, B. Eldridge, J. Amu (remote), J. Hazzard, Jr., J. Phillips, T. Rude
Directors Absent
E. Mendez, M. Bishop
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Reddicks (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
T. Reddicks (remote)
Guests Present
Allison Burgeson (remote), Betsy Wyant (remote), Billy McNeely, Bre Petty (remote), Brent Eskridge (remote), Chase Akins (remote), Chris Larson (remote), Chrystal Westerhaus (remote), Cory Iwaszewski (remote), D. Burroughs (remote), D. Kelly (remote), D. Taylor (remote), Danny Holle (remote), David Foth (remote), Elizabeth Williams (remote), Elysha St. Louis (remote), Emily Cornforth (remote), Hanan Abdelmasseh (remote), Jessica English (remote), Jordan Dickey (remote), Justin Braun, K. Beauchamp, K. Gomez, Keeane Gomez (remote), Keith Thomas, Jr. (remote), Kendall Covington, Kenny Barlow (remote), Kensi Sauley (remote), L. Hopman, L. Lucas, Lakeitra Hayes (remote), Luke Hartzell (remote), Lynise Lucas (remote), Molly Provost (remote), Pam Payne (remote), Rafi Abraham-Nolan (remote), Rebecca Norman (remote), Robin Love (remote), S. Sims, Stefanie Hanes (remote), T. Palacios, Tashi Copeland (remote), Tina Seymour (remote), Tony Brose (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
B.
Voucher Approval
Each consent agenda includes minutes from the prior month's meeting(s) and the monthly financial packet, including monthly vouchers.
IV. New Business
A.
Trendy Minds Update on Enrollment/Marketing
The Trendy Minds team (Emily Cornforth, Betsy Wyant, Pam Payne, and Jordan Dickey) discussed partnership objectives, their approach to Paramount's enrollment and marketing, campaign results, and return on investment. Trendy Minds reviewed their proposed budget for 1/1/25-6/30/25 and 7/1/25-6/30/26.
B.
Blue & Co Annual Audit Report
Billy McNeely with Blue & Co, LLC, presented the June 30, 2024, financial statement and audit results. Blue & Co. has a clean and unmodified opinion.
C.
Budget to Actuals for Q1
Scott Sims, Paramount Chief Finacial Officer, presented the SY 2024-25 Q1 (July 1 - September 30, 2024) budget to actuals.
D.
Construction-related Financial Updates
Scott Sims discussed the Andrew J. Brown ESSER funds and common school loan approval. These funds are driving AJB building improvements and repairs.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| J. Phillips |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Absent
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| E. Mendez |
Absent
|
E.
Executive Benefits Adjustments
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Eldridge |
Aye
|
| E. Mendez |
Absent
|
| A. Bekele |
Aye
|
| J. Phillips |
Aye
|
| J. Amu |
Aye
|
| J. Hazzard, Jr. |
Aye
|
| T. Rude |
Aye
|
| M. Bishop |
Absent
|
V. Operations Reports
A.
Navigation Team Reports
The Navigation team is working hard to support schools, including many campus and classroom visits. School staff remain focused and continue to ramp up as we enter the upcoming winter break.
B.
School Operations Reports
Paramount Lafayette school leaders Danny Holle, Julianne Topp, and Luke Hartzell updated the Board on school highlight enrollment, academic data, extracurriculars, and family engagement.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B.
Next Meeting
January is a Board Retreat Month
Retreat Date: January 17th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81567255132
Members of the public who wish to join in person can report to 501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 for the public session.
No members of the public wished to make a comment.