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The Path School

Minutes

The PATH School Board meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Location

The PATH School

653 N Somerset Ave

Indianapolis, IN

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

 

The PATH School's Conference Room

653 N Somerset Ave,

Indianapolis, IN 46222

 

Virtual Link:  Meet - mth-wngo-mtq (google.com)

Directors Present

A. Burtner (remote), A. Jarori, A. Williams, D. Herron, M. Mayorga, N. Woodson, T. Carpenter, T. Pettigrew

Directors Absent

A. Adkins

Guests Present

A. Hervey, C. Anderson, D. McGuire, 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 Sep 17, 2024 at 4:27 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Mayorga made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-28-24.
T. Carpenter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. PATH School Financials

A.

PATH School Financials

Director of Operations, Theo Brannum, reviewed SY' 24/25 Statement of Activity and Actuals vs. Budget, and Next Gen SIG funds. 

 

September 2024- $4.6 million in bank account 

 

  • 9/17/24: 224 Days Cash on Hand; OEI Target is 45. 
  • Next Gen SIG: 3-year grant - starting year 1 for SY'24/25
  • School Budget: 7.98 million for 525 scholars for SY'24/25
    • 9/17/24 - 703 enrolled scholars
    • Expenses will increase if we continue to see these consistent enrollments throughout the year 
      • Salary, Curriculum, Facility Costs will have greatest negative variance to budget 
    • Biggest Line Items (GL):
      • Elementary Education - All classroom expenses - 4.1 million 
        • 29% spent YTD
      • Office of the Principal - Everything outside of the classroom - 2.3 million 
        • 16% spent YTD

III. School Presentations

A.

School Leader Presentation

School Leader Presentation

  • School Mission, Vision, and Values shared.

School Data: 

 

SY '24-25 as of 9/17/24

  • 704 Enrollment 
  • ELL: 49%
  • Excel: 9%

SY'23-24:

  •  Culture Date:
    •  1375 Total 
  • I-READ: 51.9%
  • ELA: 14.6%
  • Mathematics: 9.8%
  • Cohort ELA & Math data: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade reviewed 
  • I-LEARN comparative data reviewed (against other schools and the State):
    • Outperforming 60% of the State in terms of growth outside of two grade levels 

Celebrations:

  • Increased proficiency: ILEARN Math, ELA, IREAD-3
  • Increased enrollment by nearly 200 since year 1
  • 80% staff retention SY '23-24
  • Diverse school team 

Staffing:

  • Vacancies: Kindergarten 
  • Recruiting an additional PE Teacher due to increased enrollment 

SY' 25 School Goals: 

  • Attendance: 95%
  • Academic:
    • 13% of Scholars will pass ILEARN ELA
    • 13% of Scholars will pass ILEARN Math
    • 60% of 3rd Grade Scholars will pass IREAD by Summer '25
    • 35% of 2nd Grade Scholars will pass IRED-3 by Summer'25
  • Tia Taylor and Chris Anderson discussed initiatives to meet SY '25 goals 

 

B.

Executive Director Presentation

OIE Update:

  • October Requirements:
    • Quarterly finance report 
    • Board approved minutes, August - DONE
    • Evidence of meeting minutes, Website - DONE

IPS Renewal Visit:

  • School Visit: 9/12/24
  • Discussed presentation that was given to vendors and IPS representatives
  • Feedback will be expected by 9/30/24
  • Next Steps: Contract 

SIG Grant Update:

  • Tutoring: High dosage reading and mathematics 
  • Early Literacy: New curricula 
  • Home Visits - Hired a family and community engagement specialists 

Lilly Endowment Grant:

  • Undergoing Phase 1 application
    • Proposal: School farm and retreat space
    • $50,000 of funding requested 

Contracts, MOUS, and Agreements SY 24-25:

  • CT3
  • TNTP
  • Shalom
  • Empower Schools
  • On Your Mark Tutoring
  • Ignite Reading
  • Circle City Readers
  • Varsity Tutors
  • Teach for America
  • Special Education Leader Fellowship
  • PreK
  • Boost (TeachBoost)
  • Indy Urban Youth Arts Program
  • CDG Consults 

IV. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

Meeting held 9/9/24

  • Path School Financials reviewed:
    • Statement of Activity
    • Budget vs. Actual 
  • Next SIG Grant reviewed 
  • Reviewed payments >= $10k

B.

Education Committee

N/A - Did not meet prior to board meeting. 

C.

Governance Committee

Meeting held 8/14/24:

  • Discussed board retreat 
  • Reminder to all board members to update their profiles in Board on Track

V. 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 5:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Carpenter

Seconded: Adam Burtner

Motion passes.