Paramount Schools of Excellence

Minutes

Paramount Board of Directors Public Meeting

Date and Time

Friday January 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Location

Join Zoom Meeting: https://paramountindy-org.zoom.us/j/82387895106

Members of the public can report in person to 501 W. Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Directors Present

A. Bekele, B. Eldridge (remote), E. Mendez, J. Amu, J. Hazzard, Jr., J. Phillips, M. Bishop, T. Rude

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

D. Burroughs (remote), Elizabeth Williams (remote), Elysha St. Louis (remote), Keeane Gomez (remote), Keith Thomas (remote), Kensi Sauley (remote), L. Lucas (remote), Lisa Hopman (remote), M. Laflin, Robin Love (remote), Robyn Rutar (remote), Stefanie Hanes (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 Friday Jan 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM.

II. Public Comments

A.

Public Comments

No members of the public wished to make a 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 12-17-24.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
T. Rude made a motion to approve the minutes from November Executive Session on 11-19-24.
J. Amu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Voucher Approval

Each consent agenda includes minutes from the prior month's meeting(s) and the monthly financial packet, including monthly vouchers. 

IV. Operations Reports

A.

Navigation Team Reports

There are no updates for today's board meeting.

B.

School Operations Reports

There are no updates for today's board meeting.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rude

B.

Next Meeting

Date: February 18th, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81567255132

Location: 1203 E. St. Clair Street Indianapolis (Enter through Door #8)