Please review the attached reports submitted by the building principals. 

Mr. Ross- highlighted the growth seen by students over the course of the year. 

                  96% of seniors have been accepted into college, with $2million in scholarships offered.

David Sevier presented the February 2025 monthly financial statements for the Gary and  East Chicago campuses.  

Please review the full financial reports attached to this report

Jessica Beasley-Executive Director presented. Please see full attached report.

Mrs. Beasley discussed changes at the federal and state level that have the ability to impact current building, staffing and special projects for the upcoming school year. 

At present, the school district remains at good standing pending changes. 

With respect to the bond deal, it has been paused due to ongoing changes at the market level. The goal is to reevaluate the market's standing before moving forward. 

We received information from Ball State that our charter has been renewed for five years. 

Discussion had to approve:

The 2025/2026 board meeting calendar

The parent/student handbook

The personnel handbook

See attached supporting documents

Board member Mrs.Thirston provided an overview of April's Academic Excellence committee meeting. 

Leaders and educators remain committed to addressing noted math and reading deficits despite significant growth and development this academic year. 

Board member Mrs. Little reported out. 

The Development Committee did not meet for the month of April. She did advise that we are still waiting to hear if we will be awarded the grant we applied for last month.  

Mrs. Beasley reported that discussions are needed to develop a Plan B is needed should there be a loss of grant funding at the federal level. The potential loss of funding could impact special services offered to students due to district lay-offs in the upcoming school year. 

Susan Kim reported on behalf of Karin McGuire. Please see the attached report. 

Mrs. Kim highlighted next year's planning goals based on the various testing data and performance measures gathered over the school year.    

The Pre-K requests was approved. Pre-K will be offered Fall '25.

Strategic Planning with school teams is underway.

Executive Director, Jessica Beasley reported.

Please see attached report

Radical Intentionality will remain the theme for the upcoming school year.

Billboards and bus advertising are part of the marketing plan to make the district more visible to potential families. 

Preparing for the School Improvement grant is underway. We will partner with Mass Insight to help navigate the grant application.

Mr. Mayberry has been promoted to Director of Community Engagement

Mr. Mayberry reported. 

See attached report

Continues to identify and cultivate community partners and projects to enhance the school experience for scholars. 

The adoption of Brunswick Park is moving forward. 

Mrs. Franklin reported.

See attached report

Interviews to fill several open positions are underway. 

The 'Family Intent to Return' process is underway with 88% of current families planning to return.

Over 300 families registered for the fall. 

The administration building is nearing completion. The hope is to conduct June's board meeting there. If not, we will meet there in September '25. 

The Food Service RFP process is underway and will be brought for a vote at May's meeting. 

No one present from the public