DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

6:30 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

 

 

MINUTES

 

Present:  Tyce Stebbins, President; Norb Heban, Vice-President; Trent Fox, Secretary; John Adams, Member; Lorraine Tomlin, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Steve R. Hall, Superintendent

 

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER

 

At 6:30 p.m. Board President, Tyce Stebbins, called the meeting to order.

 

 

II.                PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

III.             MINUTES

 

A.     A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the minutes of the work session meeting and executive session held on August 9, 2011.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

IV.              FINANCE

 

A.     A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the list of vouchers as presented.  The motion was approved four votes in favor with Tyce Stebbins abstaining. 

 

B.     A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the request to purchase over $7,500:

 

1.       Netech                       Capital Projects                                $8,243.25

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

V.                 OLD BUSINESS

 

A.     None.

 

 

VI.              COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

 

Mr. Jim Koger, Delta High School Principal, expressed how well the teachers and students at the high school have adjusted to the new schedule.

 

Mr. Tom Johns, Delta Middle School Principal, said the Delta Middle School teachers were doing phenomenal and the 6th graders were doing better with each day.

 

 

VII.           NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     Certified Staff

 

1.       The Board was informed of the resignation of Adrianne Floyd as the assistant principal at Delta Middle School effective August 16, 2011.

 

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 2 – 4):

 

2.      Recall of Morgan Jones as a certified classroom teacher effective August 11, 2011.

 

3.      Employment of Karen Kirtley as a family consumer science teacher at Delta Middle School effective August 11, 2011, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. 

 

4.      Employment of Ioana Danciu as a special education teacher at Delta Middle School effective August 11, 2011, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. 

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

B.     Classified Staff

 

1.       The Board was informed of the resignation of Alona Vanbuskirk as a school bus driver effective August 12, 2011. 

 

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the following (items 2-4):

 

2.      Employment of Emily Wilson as a latchkey assistant at an hourly rate of $8.50 effective August 15, 2011, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.

 

3.      Employment of Wendy Baker as a latchkey assistant at an hourly rate of $8.50 effective August 15, 2011, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.

 

4.      Employment of Natasha Rhodus as a latchkey assistant at an hourly rate of $8.50 effective August 15, 2011, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

C.     Extra Curricular

 

1.       The Board was informed of the resignation Angela Decker as the student council sponsor (half position) at Delta Middle School effective with the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

A motion as made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the following (items 2 – 6):

 

2.      Employment of Angela Decker as the English Department Chair at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

3.      Employment of Todd Gibson as the head 7th grade boys’ basketball coach at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. 

 

4.      Employment of Bill Yates as the Administrative Activity Director at Delta Middle School and Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

5.      Employment of Kristi Gibson as the Junior Class Sponsor at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year.

 

6.      Employment of Dawn Raleigh as the Communications Chairperson at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

D.    Conference Requests/Field Trips

 

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the following conferences and field trips (items 1 – 2):

 

1.       Amy Larrabee, Jennifer Orchard, and Brytany Pope request permission to attend the “I”ing for Communication Conference to be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the HBM Co-op in Carmel, IN. 

 

2.      Superintendent Hall and Assistant Superintendent Gullion request permission to attend the ISBA/IAPSS Annual Fall Conference to be held on September 26 and September 27, 2011 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

E.     Information and Proposals

 

1.             Superintendent

 

a.      Superintendent Hall shared the Delaware Community School Board of Trustees achieved a level of Outstanding Status from the ISBA Board Recognition.  Mr. John Adams will receive a CAP pin for earning the required number of points for Level 2.  He gave his congratulations.

 

b.      Superintendent Hall shared information on the Delaware Community Schools Educational Foundation.

 

2.            Assistant Superintendent

 

a.      A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by John Adams to surplus items from Delta High School and Delta Middle School Athletics, as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

b.      A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve donations from the Albany Elementary PTO, as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

c.       A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by John Adams to approve Brian and Melia Clawson, Metro Football League, request for permission to use the Delta Middle School cafeteria for the football draft on August 21, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.  The motion was approved three votes in favor with Tyce Stebbins and Trent Fox abstaining. 

 

d.      A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve Kelly Zimmerman, Delta Aquatic Club, request for permission to use the Delta High School pool for club swimming from September 12, 2011 through March 16, 2011.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the following (items e – j):

 

e.      Grant Zgunda, Delta High School Football, requests permission to sell gold cards as a fundraiser from August 5, 2011 through August 16, 2011. 

 

f.        Heidi Zickgraf, Delta High School Volleyball, requests permission to sell spirit cups as a fundraiser from August 17, 2011 through September 14, 2011.  The profits will be used for equipment for the players.

 

g.      Heidi Zickgraf, Delta High School Volleyball, requests permission to hold a basket/31 bag bingo event as a fundraiser at Delta High School on October 17, 2011.  The profits will be used for equipment for the players.

 

h.      Debbie Eichhorn, Eaton Elementary Choir and music classes, requests permission to sell Q.S.P. magazines as a fundraiser from August 18, 2011 through August 19, 2011.  The profits will be used to purchase choir music, guitars for general classes, and funding of the choir reward trip at the end of the year.

 

i.        Debbie Eichhorn, Albany Elementary Choirs, requests permission to sell Q.S.P. magazines as a fundraiser from August 23, 2011 through September 6, 2011.  The profits will be used for music projects and equipment.

 

j.        Tom Johns and the Delta Middle School Boosters (PTO) requests permission to sell food, magazines, and other products as a fundraiser from September 2, 2011 through October 3, 2011.  The profits will be used for technology and support of student and teacher services. 

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

VIII.        LETTERS/NOTES

 

A.     None.

 

 

IX.              BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

John Adams – Mr. Adams thanked everyone for attending the meeting.  He welcomed the new employees on board and wished them a good year.  He expressed his appreciation to everyone that has worked hard and put in many hours in order to make sure all went well the first day.  This includes administrators, staff, custodians, food service, and all facets of the Corporation.  He mentioned Rae Floyd and how much he appreciated the year she spent with Del-Com and wished her all the best.

 

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and concurred with Mr. Adams.  He wished everyone the best of luck for this upcoming year.

 

Norb Heban – Mr. Heban concurred with Mr. Fox and Mr. Adams.  He welcomed Mrs. Kirtley and congratulated Mr. Adams.  He expressed his appreciation to Mr. Adams for his time and effort put forth for the Board.  He welcomed Sheliah Dorton and also wished her a “happy new year”.  He looks forward to a great year.

 

Lorraine Tomlin – Mrs. Tomlin wished Mr. Johns luck in finding a replacement for Mrs. Floyd.  She expressed she thinks a lot of Rae and felt the two made a dynamic team.  She stated for her the middle school years were difficult times and is sure this is true for others.  She is confident Mr. Johns will find a replacement that brings about the same positive attitude for the students.  She also welcomed new teachers and thanked all the staff for working hard for a positive start to the school year.

 

Tyce Stebbins – Mr. Stebbins welcomed all the new employees.  He also thanked his fellow Board members and John for their professionalism and staying on top of new items pertaining to the Board even though this is not their professions.  He also thanked the Delaware Community Schools Educational Foundation Board and members not only as a Board member but as an alumni of Delaware Community Schools.  He thanked the Albany Elementary PTO for its donation and commended each community for being really behind the schools for needs and wants.  He stated enough cannot be said for the time spent and for the donations.  He expressed his sense of the great energy level from employees during the “Start of the Year” meeting.  He was very pleased and thanked everyone for that great energy. 

 

 

X.                 FUTURE MEETINGS

 

A.     A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

 

B.     The ISBA/IAPSS Annual Fall Conference is scheduled for September 26 and September 27, 2011 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

 

 

 

XI.              ADJOURNMENT                

 

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was approved unanimously.  Board President, Tyce Stebbins, adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.

 

 

An executive session was held immediately following the business meeting on personnel matters and collective bargaining.

 

 

8/16/2011 Board Meeting

 

 

 

TYCE STEBBINS                                                                                                                            

 

 

NORB HEBAN                                                                                                                                

 

 

TRENT FOX                                                                                                                                     

 

 

JOHN ADAMS                                                                                                                                 

 

 

LORRAINE TOMLIN