Indianapolis Academy of Excellence - A Challenge Foundation
Indianapolis Academy of Excellence - A Challenge Foundation Academy Meeting of the Board of Directors October 15, 2014 The Mission of Indianapolis Academy of Excellence – A Challenge Foundation Academy is to develop students into virtuous American citizens who will become the next generation of entrepreneurs.
6:00 PM
Public Meeting Public Comment
Rosemily Geyer
Call to Order Approval of August Board Minutes Board Discussion Items ● Director’s Report ○ Operations and Staffing ○ Student Enrollment ○ Academics ○ Educational Technology ○ Community Relations ○ School Culture ●
Budget Review ○ Final submitted budget to ICSB ○ TeamCFA Properties response to rent reduction
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Approval of Financials ○ September
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Approvel of EFT Transactions ○ Cintas ○ Sycamore
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Update on Strategic Planning and Test Score Training
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TeamCFA Report
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Renovation Updates
Rosemily Geyer Joe Burleson
Rosemily Geyer
Adjournment Next Board Meeting: October 15th; 6:00 – 7:30 PM Indianapolis Academy of Excellence 1145 E. 22nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indianapolis Academy of Excellence – Indianapolis Board Meeting Minutes October 15, 2014 The meeting was convened by Chair Rosemily Geyer at 6:00 PM at the Indianapolis Academy of Excellence School. Board members present: Benjamin Harris, Rosemily Geyer, Jeronna Bolden, Andrew Bloch, Keyon Whiteside, Paul Carroll, Josephine Rogers, Benjamin Giant, and Charlie Garcia. Absent and excused were Fred Klipsch and Bill Harris. The Board was joined by Joe Burleson, School Director, and Tara Gustin, Academic Director. Public Comment: Cynthia Guerin, Director of the Brighter Path Preschool, gave an update to the Board that licensing was scheduled and the estimated opening date of the preschool would be on December 5, 2014. Approval of Minutes The September 17, 2014 public meeting minutes were distributed for review and approval. Rosemily Geyer asked for any corrections. There were none. Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to approve the August 20, 2014 public meeting minutes. Andrew Bloch so moved. Jeronna Bolden seconded the motion. The motion carried. Board Discussion Items: ● Director’s Report: o No staffing changes have been made since the prior Board meeting on July 16, 2014. o The current budget as is looks to have a projected surplus of $25,000.00. The budget has been looked through and we have removed or decreased line items to keep a surplus. o Student enrollment stands at 70 students. Parents are very happy with the school and have been doing some recruiting on their own and helping to spread the word. Enrollment numbers in the area are low for all schools. None of the schools in the immediate area are at full capacity. o Tara Gustin provided the academic report for the school. ▪ Kindergarten is beginning to learn about plants and plant parts. First grade is learning about ancient world civilizations. Second grade is learning about ancient Greece. Third grade is learning about the human body.
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Each classroom has received their Core Knowledge classroom libraries that will help with the delivery of content being taught. Parent/Teacher conferences are on November 7th. We have a goal of 95% parent participation. We have 31 students identified to attend fall intercession for an intense 4 days of remediation.
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Professional development has been focused on NWEA and using the data to inform instruction. o Students have been working in Compass Learning and Khan Academy. Khan Academy has been especially helpful in identifying students who are struggling inspecific areas of math. We have been working with the teachers to help them understand and navigate the reports from these sites. o We have joined with National Apartments and Robert Walls to create National Trailblazers Community Outreach. This organization aims to connect IAE families and staff with National Apartments families and staff. Beyond that we aspire to include our surrounding community in the near future. There are past and upcoming events including free tickets to Indiana Fever games, various outings and fundraisers and a community Holiday party. We have signed up to participate in Chefs Move to Schools to help students and their families learn more about preparing nutritious and delicious meals. We are also planning a field trip to volunteer at Martindale Church at the end of the month. On 9/13/14 IAE attended Neighbors Making a Difference at North United Methodist Church. o Junior Achievement has begun their work with K3. The students love having the volunteers come in and work with them. ● Budget Review: o The final budget was submitted to the ICSB. o TeamCFA Properties agreed to provide a reduction in rent for this school year to help with a deficit neutral budget. ● Approval of Financials o No major changes in financials. Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to approve the September, 2014 financials as presented. Jeronna Bolden so moved. Keyon Whiteside seconded the motion. The motion carried. ● TeamCFA Report o Andrew Bloch reported that he will contact Kristen Rodriguez to set up a time for the Board to review NWEA results. o Andrew Bloch reported the Board has signed the updated Affiliate Agreement. 2
● Renovation Updates o A few outstanding items still need to be addressed. These include: ▪ Fire door replacement in east stairwell ▪ Adjacent warehouse roof repair ▪ Door closer on courtyard entry ▪ Parking lot striping ▪ Exterior façade ▪ HVAC unit 5 repair ▪ Elevator construction ● The concrete has been cut in preparation for the elevator shaft There being no further business, Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to adjourn. Paul Carroll so moved. Josephine Rogers seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 P.M.
Attest: ________________________________________ Benjamin Harris, Secretary
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6:00 PM
Public Meeting Public Comment
Rosemily Geyer
Call to Order Approval of August Board Minutes Board Discussion Items ● Director’s Report ○ Operations and Staffing ○ Student Enrollment ○ Academics ○ Educational Technology ○ Community Relations ○ School Culture ●
Budget Review ○ Final submitted budget to ICSB ○ TeamCFA Properties response to rent reduction
●
Approval of Financials ○ September
●
Approvel of EFT Transactions ○ Cintas ○ Sycamore
●
Update on Strategic Planning and Test Score Training
●
TeamCFA Report
●
Renovation Updates
Rosemily Geyer Joe Burleson
Rosemily Geyer
Adjournment Next Board Meeting: October 15th; 6:00 – 7:30 PM Indianapolis Academy of Excellence 1145 E. 22nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indianapolis Academy of Excellence – Indianapolis Board Meeting Minutes October 15, 2014 The meeting was convened by Chair Rosemily Geyer at 6:00 PM at the Indianapolis Academy of Excellence School. Board members present: Benjamin Harris, Rosemily Geyer, Jeronna Bolden, Andrew Bloch, Keyon Whiteside, Paul Carroll, Josephine Rogers, Benjamin Giant, and Charlie Garcia. Absent and excused were Fred Klipsch and Bill Harris. The Board was joined by Joe Burleson, School Director, and Tara Gustin, Academic Director. Public Comment: Cynthia Guerin, Director of the Brighter Path Preschool, gave an update to the Board that licensing was scheduled and the estimated opening date of the preschool would be on December 5, 2014. Approval of Minutes The September 17, 2014 public meeting minutes were distributed for review and approval. Rosemily Geyer asked for any corrections. There were none. Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to approve the August 20, 2014 public meeting minutes. Andrew Bloch so moved. Jeronna Bolden seconded the motion. The motion carried. Board Discussion Items: ● Director’s Report: o No staffing changes have been made since the prior Board meeting on July 16, 2014. o The current budget as is looks to have a projected surplus of $25,000.00. The budget has been looked through and we have removed or decreased line items to keep a surplus. o Student enrollment stands at 70 students. Parents are very happy with the school and have been doing some recruiting on their own and helping to spread the word. Enrollment numbers in the area are low for all schools. None of the schools in the immediate area are at full capacity. o Tara Gustin provided the academic report for the school. ▪ Kindergarten is beginning to learn about plants and plant parts. First grade is learning about ancient world civilizations. Second grade is learning about ancient Greece. Third grade is learning about the human body.
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Each classroom has received their Core Knowledge classroom libraries that will help with the delivery of content being taught. Parent/Teacher conferences are on November 7th. We have a goal of 95% parent participation. We have 31 students identified to attend fall intercession for an intense 4 days of remediation.
▪
Professional development has been focused on NWEA and using the data to inform instruction. o Students have been working in Compass Learning and Khan Academy. Khan Academy has been especially helpful in identifying students who are struggling inspecific areas of math. We have been working with the teachers to help them understand and navigate the reports from these sites. o We have joined with National Apartments and Robert Walls to create National Trailblazers Community Outreach. This organization aims to connect IAE families and staff with National Apartments families and staff. Beyond that we aspire to include our surrounding community in the near future. There are past and upcoming events including free tickets to Indiana Fever games, various outings and fundraisers and a community Holiday party. We have signed up to participate in Chefs Move to Schools to help students and their families learn more about preparing nutritious and delicious meals. We are also planning a field trip to volunteer at Martindale Church at the end of the month. On 9/13/14 IAE attended Neighbors Making a Difference at North United Methodist Church. o Junior Achievement has begun their work with K3. The students love having the volunteers come in and work with them. ● Budget Review: o The final budget was submitted to the ICSB. o TeamCFA Properties agreed to provide a reduction in rent for this school year to help with a deficit neutral budget. ● Approval of Financials o No major changes in financials. Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to approve the September, 2014 financials as presented. Jeronna Bolden so moved. Keyon Whiteside seconded the motion. The motion carried. ● TeamCFA Report o Andrew Bloch reported that he will contact Kristen Rodriguez to set up a time for the Board to review NWEA results. o Andrew Bloch reported the Board has signed the updated Affiliate Agreement. 2
● Renovation Updates o A few outstanding items still need to be addressed. These include: ▪ Fire door replacement in east stairwell ▪ Adjacent warehouse roof repair ▪ Door closer on courtyard entry ▪ Parking lot striping ▪ Exterior façade ▪ HVAC unit 5 repair ▪ Elevator construction ● The concrete has been cut in preparation for the elevator shaft There being no further business, Rosemily Geyer entertained a motion to adjourn. Paul Carroll so moved. Josephine Rogers seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 P.M.
Attest: ________________________________________ Benjamin Harris, Secretary
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