Circle City Schools
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Location
ACE Prep
5326 Hillside Ave
Directors Present
D. McKissic, D. Rosenbarger, D. Sawyers (remote), J. Frank, J. VanDeWalle (remote), K. Knox, K. Lennon, L. Tarble, M. Glenn, N. Riggins
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
D. McKissic, N. Riggins
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Murphy
Non Voting Members Present
M. Murphy
Guests Present
C. Eckerle, W. Byrd
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Welcome Guest(s), Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Previous Board Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Absent
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Absent
|
| K. Knox |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Absent
|
| K. Knox |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Absent
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
III. Head of School Update
A.
Network Updates
B.
Q1 Goal Progress Update
Academic data- strongest data at the start of the year than ever before, scholars were more invested in BOY assessments so data is more accurate
ILEARN Checkpoint #1 math data was not strong so that is a focus area moving forward
Attendance- CCP attendance is the strongest it has ever been. ACE attendance is a concern
IV. Finance Committee
A.
July/August Financials and September
September- in a good spot from a cash perspective
Basic Grant amounts will "true-up" in the coming months based on count day numbers
Title grants are always behind in expenses due to approval timeline
B.
July/August Transactions
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Aye
|
C.
September Transactions
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
D.
SY26 Amended Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
E.
Ramp Financial Approval
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Knox |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
F.
Open Bank Account Update
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
V. Governance Committee
A.
Update / Check Point
Board survey coming out, will include proposed holiday party dates
VI. Fund Development Committee
A.
Update
Successful Q1 campaign- over $5,000 for scholar supplies and excursions
Q2 campaign- not a fundraiser but a human capital ask- 40 total families (30 at CCP, 10 at ACE) sponsored for Holiday Drive
Count day numbers- CCP is slightly below and ACE is well below
Families lost at ACE due to new start time and perceptions that came with the merger. However, getting traction now with families that can see the benefits of excursion, clubs, sports, etc. Anticipate much better retention into next year.
First semi-annual family survey given- number of respondents doubled at CCP so feeling the fidelity of the data is better. Communication was the lowest score- we are continuing to refine how we are using ParentSquare
Staffing updates: Current openings-Associate Teacher role at CCP, Part-time kitchen role at CCP
Upcoming leaves: SpEd Manager at CCP (ACE SpEd Manager is managing compliance for both schools), Nurse at CCP (Sub nurse coming in from Harmon)
Athletics: ACE has their own basketball boys team this season, we have secured the gym at Broad Ripple Park for 2 days a week
Clubs this quarter start at ACE