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Circle City Schools

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May Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Location

Circle City Prep

4002 N Franklin Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46226

Directors Present

D. McKissic, D. Rosenbarger, D. Sawyers (remote), J. Frank, J. VanDeWalle, K. Lennon, L. Tarble, M. Glenn, N. Riggins

Directors Absent

K. Knox

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

D. McKissic, D. Rosenbarger

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

L. Tarble called a meeting of the board of directors of Circle City Schools to order on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 7:32 AM.

C.

Welcome Guest(s), Public Comment

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Previous Board Minutes

J. VanDeWalle made a motion to approve the minutes from February Board Meeting on 02-18-26.
M. Glenn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Knox
Absent
D. McKissic
Absent
M. Glenn
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye
J. Frank
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Absent
N. Riggins
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye

B.

Approve Agenda

Add in draft SY27 meeting dates to the governance section

D. McKissic arrived.

III. Head of School Update

A.

Network Updates

Staffing- Only 3 key positions still open as of today, the best position we have ever been in at this time in the year. 

 

Enrollment- Still have a number of families that said they were returning but have not yet filled out their re-enrollment forms. 3-person recruitment team putting in about 40-50/week in the community.

 

We have a new playground!

 

Capital Projects- New front sign at ACE coming within the next month. Renovation of the carpet area and vestibule at CCP, which will be happening summer 2027.

D. Rosenbarger arrived.

B.

SY27 Family Handbook

N. Riggins made a motion to Approve the family handbook.
M. Glenn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Riggins
Aye
K. Knox
Absent
D. Rosenbarger
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
J. Frank
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye
M. Glenn
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye
D. McKissic
Aye

C.

SY27 Staff Handbook

N. Riggins made a motion to Approve the staff handbook.
M. Glenn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Tarble
Aye
M. Glenn
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye
D. McKissic
Aye
N. Riggins
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
K. Knox
Absent
D. Sawyers
Aye
J. Frank
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye

D.

Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF)

N. Riggins made a motion to Add PERF for the Director of IT with the caveat that we return to the discussion for SY28 for potentially expanding covered roles.
M. Glenn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Riggins
Aye
D. McKissic
Abstain
L. Tarble
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
J. Frank
Aye
K. Knox
Absent
M. Glenn
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye

IV. Finance Committee

A.

February, March and April Financials

Very close to budget with the amendment made mid-year. Lilly revenue has not been added in yet as of April financials. 

 

Cash on had is 74 days without Lilly

B.

January Transactions

J. Frank made a motion to Approve January transactions.
N. Riggins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Glenn
Aye
N. Riggins
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
K. Knox
Absent
J. VanDeWalle
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye
D. McKissic
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye
J. Frank
Aye

C.

February Transactions

J. Frank made a motion to Approve Feb transactions.
N. Riggins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Knox
Absent
J. Frank
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye
M. Glenn
Aye
D. McKissic
Aye
N. Riggins
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye

D.

March Transactions

J. Frank made a motion to Approve March transactions.
N. Riggins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Sawyers
Aye
N. Riggins
Aye
J. Frank
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
K. Knox
Absent
M. Glenn
Aye
D. McKissic
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye

E.

April Transactions

J. Frank made a motion to Approve April transactions.
N. Riggins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Riggins
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye
K. Knox
Absent
J. Frank
Aye
M. Glenn
Aye
D. McKissic
Aye

F.

Referendums & IPEC

K. Lennon made a motion to Approve opting into the IPS referendum.
J. VanDeWalle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Frank
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye
K. Lennon
Aye
N. Riggins
Aye
D. McKissic
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye
M. Glenn
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye
K. Knox
Absent

G.

Investment Management Company Recommendation

Met with 3 different investment companies. Decided on Valeo

N. Riggins made a motion to Approve engaging with Valeo to help write an investment policy and create an investment committee.
J. VanDeWalle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Lennon
Aye
K. Knox
Absent
D. McKissic
Aye
J. VanDeWalle
Aye
D. Sawyers
Aye
J. Frank
Aye
M. Glenn
Aye
L. Tarble
Aye
N. Riggins
Aye
D. Rosenbarger
Aye

V. Fund Development Committee

A.

Annual Fundraiser Review

Tentative date of 4/24/2027 for next

VI. Academic Achievement Committee

A.

End of Year Data

IREAD 3rd Grade- ACE currently at 92.9% and CCP at 87%

IREAD 2nd Grade- ACE current at 22.2% and CCP at 27.8%

 

DIBELS- Goal is 50% of scholars are at or above grade-level. ACE is at 40% and CCP is at 57.7%

 

iReady- Goals are K has a 60% growth of scholar on or above grade-level, and 1st-8th grades a 25% (reading) and 30% (math) increase.

  • Reading: 
    • ACE 25.9% growth
    • CCPE 34.8% growth
    • CCPM 10.8%
  • Math
    • ACE 29.7% growth
    • CCPE 44.9% growth
    • CCPM 23.9% growth

VII. Governance Committee

A.

Update

Will vote on committee chairs and new board members in the June meeting

B.

SY27 Board Meeting Dates

Continue Wednesday meetings but start at 7:45

 

  • July 22nd (ACE)
  • August 19th (CCP) 
  • September - N/A
  • October 21 (ACE) 
  • November 18th (CCP)
  • December - N/A
  • January 20th (ACE)
  • February 17th (CCP)
  • March - retreat (CCP)
  • April 21st (ACE)
  • May - N/A
  • June 16th (CCP)

VIII. 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 8:55 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Riggins