Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools
Minutes
Special February Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Directors Present
A. Briggs (remote), A. Brown Thirston (remote), A. Nicholson (remote), E. Little (remote), J. GEORGE (remote), J. Parks (remote), S. Caruthers (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Jones (remote), D. Sevier (remote), J. Beasley (remote), L. Franklin (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
NWILCS Board Resolution regarding Bond Refinancing
Roll Call | |
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A. Briggs |
Aye
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A. Brown Thirston |
Aye
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E. Little |
Aye
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A. Nicholson |
Aye
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S. Caruthers |
Aye
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J. GEORGE |
Aye
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J. Parks |
Aye
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D.
Authorization of Superintendent
The board considered the request of Superintendent Jessica Beasley, with the support of board president Alyse Nicholson, to authorize Mrs. Beasley to sign contracts relating to the building project up to $100,000.00.
The scope of the request was discussed and members present were reported to be comfortable with the request provided they are apprised of the nature and amount of the accounts.
Rationale: the change orders are time-sensitive and allowing her to approve them will expedite the process and keep the project on track.
Discussion: It was conveyed that the board wanted to be apprised of the need to sign off on purchases. Mrs. Beasley stated she would and would do so via email.
Roll Call | |
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J. Parks |
Aye
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E. Little |
Aye
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J. GEORGE |
Aye
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A. Briggs |
Aye
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A. Nicholson |
Aye
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A. Brown Thirston |
Aye
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S. Caruthers |
Aye
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Superintendent Jessica Beasley discussed the latest updates regarding the bond refinancing plan and the need to formally adopt a resolution confirming the same.
Recommendation: Jason Parks - I move to approve the resolution to refinance the bonds using the correct address as the documentation had to be resubmitted because the original one had the wrong address
Rationale: Ice Miller mistakenly put the administration building address instead of the Primary Campus address. The bonds could not move forward with the incorrect address.
Discussion: none