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The PATH School

Minutes

PATH School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Location

The PATH School

653 N Somerset Ave,

Indianapolis, IN 46222

All Board members are required to attend in person unless there is an extenuating circumstance, which should be discussed with the Board Chair three days prior to the meeting.

 

The PATH School's Conference Room

653 N Somerset Ave,

Indianapolis, IN 46222

 

 

Directors Present

A. Williams (remote), D. Herron, F. Cuatecontzi, N. Woodson, T. Pettigrew

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Hervey, Ann Shields, Asia Lawel, B. Petty, C. Anderson, Javonte Williams, Lynnea Redmon-Williams, Michael Johnson, T. Brannum, T. Taylor

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

N. Woodson called a meeting of the board of directors of The PATH School to order on Tuesday Mar 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Herron made a motion to Approve minutes.
N. Woodson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Herron
Aye
A. Williams
Absent
N. Woodson
Aye
T. Pettigrew
Aye
F. Cuatecontzi
Absent

II. PATH School Financials

A.

PATH School Financials

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JRViCw2oJtAahlwal4KTZPMSN68X54UqrMZP7TuLUtE/edit?usp=sharing

 

  • Most of the sig grant has been spent with salary. 
  • School expedentures- 97% spent. $225k left. May finish in the red. Budget based on 600 scholars, have 680.

III. School Presentations

A.

School Leader Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19sJlrUzw2ye5mlVBTs2wxRRnFCQYpralhAxuZga-THI/edit?usp=sharing

  • Exceptional learner % inaccurate, state reporting issue
  • Working towards coaching families to explore online options when scholar misses 30+ days of school
  • iRead- scholars have 3 opportunities to pass (March, May, June). No language accommodations, must test in English.
  • School is only held responsible for 1st-time 3rd graders.
  • Scores follow the scholar. If a 2nd grader passes then transfers, school does not get credit.

B.

Executive Director Presentation

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/attachment/download/468567

 

How the board can help:

  • Provide snacks for Saturday School and after school tutoring.
  • Run a book club for scholars who have already passed. Provide additional books.

IV. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/media/viewer/468752?navId=meetings

  • Transfer to Merchants Bank will be complete soon.

B.

Education Committee

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/attachment/download/468787

  • Transition in leadership. AD & Felipe, cochair.
  • New meeting space.

C.

Governance Committee

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/attachment/download/468373

 

V. Recruitment

A.

Lynnea Redmon-Williams

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/attachment/download/468630https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/attachment/download/468631

D. Herron made a motion to Accept Lynnea Redmond-Williams.
F. Cuatecontzi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Herron
Aye
T. Pettigrew
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
F. Cuatecontzi
Aye
N. Woodson
Aye

B.

Tia Taylor

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/attachment/download/468632

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/UCWXgR/attachment/download/468632

D. Herron made a motion to Accept Tia Taylor to the board.
F. Cuatecontzi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Herron
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
T. Pettigrew
Aye
F. Cuatecontzi
Aye
N. Woodson
Aye

VI. Upcoming Deadlines

A.

Board Dates

Next meeting May 19, 2026, 5-7pm.

VII. 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 6:38 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Pettigrew