DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

6:30 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

 

 

MINUTES

 

Present:  Tyce Stebbins, President; Norb Heban, Vice-President; Trent Fox, Secretary; Lorraine Tomlin, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent, and Steven 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.             AMEND AGENDA

 

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to amend the agenda as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

IV.              MINUTES

 

A.     A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the minutes of the business meeting and executive sessions held on September 6, 2011.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

V.                 FINANCE

 

A.     Resolution to adopt the 2012-2014 Capital Project Fund.

 

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the resolution to adopt the 2012-2014 Capital Project Fund, as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

B.     Resolution to adopt the 2012-2023 Bus Replacement Plan.

 

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the resolution to adopt the 2012-2023 Bus Replacement Plan, as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

C.     Resolution to adopt the 2012 Budgets.

 

A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by John Adams to approve the resolution of appropriations and resolution of tax rates, as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

D.    A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the list of vouchers as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

VI.              OLD BUSINESS

 

A.     A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the revision of the Sexual Harassment Policy, as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

B.     A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the revision of the stipend proposal to include the 2 employees excluded from original listing.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

VII.           COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

 

None.

 

 

VIII.        NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     Certified Staff

 

1.       None.

 

B.     Classified Staff

 

1.       The Board was informed of the resignation of Beth Monroe as an assistant food service manager at Delta High School effective September 7, 2011. 

 

2.      The Board was informed of the retirement of Gary Young as a custodian at Delta Middle School effective October 28, 2011.    

 

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 3 – 5):

 

3.      Recommendation to transfer Linda Moore, an instructional assistant, from Albany Elementary School to Royerton Elementary School effective September 21, 2011. 

 

4.      Recommendation to employ a Richard Swift as a full time bus driver effective September 21, 2011. 

5.      Recommendation to employ Kayla Woolwine as a latchkey substitute at an hourly rate of $8.50 effective September 21, 2011, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.  Assigned hours will not exceed 25 per week.

 

The motion was approved unanimously. 

 

C.     Extra Curricular

 

1.       The Board was informed of the resignation of Rebekah Weaver as a Music Programs (Choir) Sponsor at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

2.      The Board was informed of the resignation of Becky Watters as a Science Fair Sponsor at Eaton Elementary School effective the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the following (items 3 – 11):

 

3.      Recommendation to employ Becky Watters as an Assistant Choir Director at Eaton Elementary School effective the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

4.      Recommendation to employ Jennifer Olfier as a Co-Sponsor for the Musical Group (Swinging Sounds) position at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year.

 

5.      Recommendation to employ Rebekah Weaver as a Co-Sponsor for the Musical Group (Swinging Sounds) position at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year. 

 

6.      Recommendation to employ Rebekah Weaver as a Music Programs (Choir) Sponsor at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year.

 

7.      Recommendation to employ Dawn Raleigh as a Dramatics Sponsor at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year.

 

8.     Recommendation to employ Dawn Raleigh as an Auditorium Manager at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year.

 

9.      Recommendation to employ Debbie Cox and Heather Spoljaric for the LIFT positions at Delta Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year.

 

10.  Recommendation to employ Gary Schliessman as the 7th/8th Grade Head Wrestling Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.

 

11.   Recommendation to appoint Mike Bauer as a volunteer Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

D.    Conference Requests/Field Trips

 

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1 – 12):

 

1.       Brittany Pope, Sarah Parker, Jennifer Orchard, Teresa Terry, Sheliah Dorton, Amy Larrabee, Tiffany Turner, and Debbie Browning request permission to attend the PATINS Demonstration to be held on September 27, 2011 at Blackford High School in Hartford City, IN. 

 

2.      Brett Clark, Carrie Mason, Julie Dorton, and Jennifer Berry request permission to attend the PBIS Team Training to be held on September 27 – 30, 2011 for Mr. Clark and held on September 29 – 30, 2011 for Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Dorton, and Mrs. Berry at the Anderson Flagship Center in Anderson, IN.

 

3.      Amy Lewman requests permission to attend the PBIS Training to be held on September 27 – September 30, 2011; November 9 – 10, 2011; December 7 – 8, 2011; February 8 – 9, 2012; and April 10 – 11, 2012 at the AU Flagship Center in Anderson, IN.

 

4.      Joey Gossett and Connie Stinson request permission to attend the PBIS School Team Training to be held on September 29 – 30, 2011; November 10, 2011; December 8, 2011; February 9, 2012; and April 11, 2012 at Anderson University in Anderson, IN.

 

5.      Brian Brewer, Pat Ervin, Lauren Griffis, and Cathy Giammichele request permission to attend the PBIS School Team Training to be held on September 29 – 30, 2011; November 10, 2011; December 8, 2011; February 9, 2012; and April 11, 2012 at Anderson University in Anderson, IN.

 

6.      Teresa Terry, Debbie Cox, Emily Filler, Ioana Danciu request permission to attend the Transition Training to be held on October 5, 2011 either from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. or from 10 a.m. – noon at Delta Middle School.

 

7.      Emily Lamb, Tom Kemp, David Reade, Marilee Waugh, Lauren Griffis, and Sheliah Dorton request permission to attend the Transition Training to be held on October 5, 2011 either from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. or from 10 a.m. – noon at Delta Middle School.

 

 

8.     Darin Gullion, Tarinna Morris, Lois Cole, and Steve Hall request permission to attend the IASBO Conference to be held on October 6, 2011, at the Primo West in Plainfield, IN.

 

9.      Lance Brand requests permission to attend the NSTA/HASTI Conference to be held on March 29 – 31, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN.

 

10.  Josiah Parker requests permission to take Project Lead the Way students to the Noblesville Public Library on September 23, 2011 in Noblesville, IN.

 

11.   Matt Lyons and Nancy Kunk request permission on October 5, 2011, to take agriculture students to Davis Purdue Ag Center in Farmland, IN.

 

12.  Heidi Zickgraf requests permission to take the Delta High School Varsity Volleyball Team on October 8, 2011 to Kings Island in Mason, OH.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

E.     Information and Proposals

 

1.             Superintendent

 

A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items a – c):

 

a.      Recommendation to change the classified personnel bereavement days as presented. 

 

b.      Recommendation to appoint Barry Harris as the Indoor Air Quality Coordinator effective immediately.

 

c.       Recommendation to accept the PL221 School Wide Plans for 2011-2012, as presented. 

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

2.            Assistant Superintendent

 

A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the following (items a – c):

 

a.      Ben Jones, 4th Grade Travel Basketball Team, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary School gymnasium for basketball practice on Monday evenings (through October 31, 2011) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

b.      Susan Rodriquez, Girl Scouts, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary gymnasium/cafeteria for a regular meeting on September 21, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

c.       Paul Grove, Delta Old Timers Basketball, requests permission to use the main gym at Delta High School for basketball practice on Sunday evenings from September through December from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

The motion was approved four votes in favor with Tyce Stebbins abstaining.

 

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items d – e):

 

d.      Rebecca Drago, Delta High School Cheerleading, requests permission for cheerleaders to have collection buckets at the high school football games to collect money for Breast Cancer Awareness. 

 

e.      Matt Lyons and Nancy Kunk, Delta FFA, request permission to sell fruit, meat, and cheese from October 21, 2011 through December 21, 2011.  The proceeds will be used for FFA activities.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

IX.              LETTERS/NOTES

 

A.     None.

 

 

X.                 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

Norb Heban – Mr. Heban welcomed everyone to the meeting.  He congratulated Mr. Cleland on his 700 victories.  He also thanked Mr. Cleland for the way he teaches his team to be upstanding citizens.  Mr. Heban stated he had received a very positive letter from an opposing team’s parent expressing appreciation for such good sportsmanship.

 

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for attending the meeting.  He stated he hopes everyone has had a good start to the school year and that the transitions are all beginning to smooth out.  He hopes everyone will continue to be positive.

 

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with Mr. Heban on Mr. Cleland and his great accomplishment.  He congratulated and wished Gary Young the best in his retirement.  He expressed well wishes to the new employees hired this evening.  He also thanked Marsha Virgin and Delta Middle School for a great bulletin board.  He also stated his appreciation for everyone’s hard work.

 

Lorraine Tomlin – Mrs. Tomlin thanked everyone for their hard work and efforts put forth to complete the PL221 plans.  She realizes the dedication and hard work it takes.

 

Tyce Stebbins – Mr. Stebbins reminded everyone sometimes the state laws may not seem right or important to our community but probably means something to other communities.  He thanked those that worked with the PL221 plans.  He also thanked Barry Harris for taking on the added duty given this evening.  He stated two things in reference to the Delta Tennis Program:  1) congratulations to the student that Del-Com received a complimentary letter for and 2) congratulations to Tim Cleland for his accomplishments and hard work.  Mr. Stebbins also expressed the Dollars for Scholars event this past weekend was ran very well and was a great event.

 

 

XI.              FUTURE MEETINGS

 

A.     A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 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.

 

 

XII.           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 7 p.m.

 

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

 

 

                                                                                                            9/20/2011 Board Meeting

 

 

TYCE STEBBINS                                                                                                                            

 

NORB HEBAN                                                                                                                                

 

TRENT FOX                                                                                                                                     

 

JOHN ADAMS                                                                                                                                 

 

LORRAINE TOMLIN