Circle City Schools
Minutes
December Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Location
Circle City Prep
4002 N Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Directors Present
D. McKissic, D. Rosenbarger (remote), D. Sawyers, J. Frank, J. VanDeWalle (remote), K. Lennon, L. Tarble, M. Glenn (remote), N. Riggins
Directors Absent
K. Knox
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Murphy
Non Voting Members Present
M. Murphy
Guests Present
C. Eckerle
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 | |
|---|---|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Absent
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Absent
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
III. Head of School Update
A.
Network Updates
B.
Indianapolis Local Education Alliance
ILEA is a committee that was put together to have conversations around transportation, facilities, and governance of Indianapolis public schools.
Official recommendation will come out tonight and then be passed on to the Indiana Legislature
IV. Finance Committee
A.
October and November Financials
Financials now reflect the amended budget and the updated count day numbers
Currently 45 days cash on hand
B.
October Transactions
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Absent
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
C.
November Transactions
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Knox |
Absent
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
D.
DBO Update
V. Governance Committee
A.
SY27 Board Recruitment
This is Leslie's final year on the board, so there is a need for a person with a background in finance.
B.
Restatement of 403b Retirement Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Tarble |
Aye
|
| M. Glenn |
Aye
|
| N. Riggins |
Aye
|
| K. Lennon |
Aye
|
| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| J. Frank |
Aye
|
| D. Sawyers |
Aye
|
| D. McKissic |
Aye
|
| K. Knox |
Absent
|
| D. Rosenbarger |
Aye
|
VI. Fund Development Committee
A.
Annual Fundraiser Planning
Adult Prom- 5/2/26
Transform the gym into a full prom space
Goal is to create a space where people want to come and have fun. Create something new that people are excited about and look forward to.
Budget is $40,000, but looking for $100,000 raised through sponsorships, ticket sales
Looking for 300 tickets total
Long term sub at ACE as an associate teacher and fills in when a teacher is absent
Currently hiring a lead teacher and hiring a special education teacher for a self-contained room. Enrolled additional scholars with IEPs that require a self-contained room and SpEd Count day supports this added cost.
Anonymous staff survey- highest score is "I am satisfied with the support I get from my manager"
Enrollment is still within 2 of fall count day (540 < 542)
37 families were supported for the holiday drive. Gleaners has increase participation to 20-25 families
CCDF cut in half has impacted Ivy Camps enrollment and ability for families to participate
Mentorship program launching in Q3
Offering tutoring afterschool at both campuses, mostly funded by The Mind Trust. Tutoring is for IREAD and ILEARN