Indianapolis Academy of Excellence – Indianapolis Board Meeting Minutes February 18, 2015 The meeting was convened by Chair Rosemily Geyer at 6:02 PM at the Indianapolis Academy of Excellence School. Board members present: Rosemily Geyer, Keyon Whiteside, Paul Carroll, Jeronna Bolden, and Bill Harris. Absent and excused were Josephine Rogers, Benjamin Giant, Benjamin Harris, Andrew Bloch, and Charles Garcia. The Board was joined by Joe Burleson, School Director. Public Comment: No comments were made. Approval of Minutes The January, 2015 public meeting minutes were distributed for review and approval. Rosemily Geyer asked for any corrections. Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to approve the January 2015 public meeting minutes with the noted correction. Keyon Whiteside so moved. Bill Harris seconded the motion. The motion carried. Board Discussion Items: ● Director’s Report o Enrollment numbers are at 74 students, adding 9 students since January. Stephanie Banks and Navonda Adams worked very hard to recruit students and were successful. o Increase in revenue due to our most recent ADM count will be $88,000. 25% of our end of year surplus will go back to TeamCFA for the rent relief they have graciously provided us this year. o We are currently working on maximizing learning time in classrooms and helping teachers establish proven procedures. We are also working on providing our students with more engaging technology curricula. o We have applied for a few technology grants to help with the technology rollout and professional development for staff. o The elevator has run into minor glitches and are being solved. Once the elevator is clear for inspection we will be able to put it to use. o We are still working on the 201516 school calendar and will put forth a few options to staff and families for their input. The final calendar will be presented at the March 2015 Board Meeting. o We have been talking about the possibility of opening 5th grade next year due to demand. More information will be provided at a later date to determine if it would be wise to add an additional grade level. 1
● Transportation Option Discussion o The option presented to the Board involved purchasing a nonCDL vehicle to provide required transportation for homeless students. The idea is that purchasing a vehicle will be more cost effective than renting a vehicle or contracting for the service. The Board requested more vetting and additional information for consideration. Keyon Whiteside will check with existing TeamCFA schools to see what they have done in similar situations and report back to the Board his findings. ● TeamCFA Report o TeamCFA thanks individuals for attending the networking event held at IAECFA to support the expansion of the network in Indiana. There being no further business, Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to adjourn. Bill Harris so moved. Keyon Whiteside seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
Benjamin R Harris
Benjamin R Harris (Mar 24, 2015) Attest: ________________________________________ Benjamin Harris, Secretary