DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, October 18, 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 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.             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 October 4, 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 unanimously.

 

 

V.                 OLD BUSINESS

 

A.     None.

 

 

VI.              COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

 

Mr. Hall explained a couple weeks ago the cross country team had to change courses.  Mr. Prince was responsible for laying out the new course and then mowing it to get it ready.  There were a lot of compliments on the course and this is in thanks to Mr. Prince and those who helped him.  Mr. Prince then stated Saturday was one of the best events cross country has had and was complimented by Phil Gardner of the IHSAA.

 

 

VII.           NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     Certified Staff

 

1.   None.

 

B.     Classified Staff

 

1.       The Board was informed of the retirement of Betty Cline as a custodian at Delta High School effective October 31, 2011.     

 

2.      The Board was informed of the retirement of Zella Page as Food Service Manager at Albany Elementary School effective at the end of the day on October 19, 2011.

 

A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 3 – 6):

 

3.      Recommendation for Michelle Fowler to transfer from a 6.5 hour cook to the 7 hour Assistant Manager position at Delta High School effective immediately. 

 

4.      Recommendation for Lisa Huddleston to transfer from a 2.5 hour cook position to the 4.75 hour cook position at Eaton Elementary School effective immediately. 

 

5.      Employment of Matthew Orick as an instructional assistant/licensed practical nurse at Albany Elementary School effective October 19, 2011 at an hourly rate of $15 with the customary benefits of an instructional assistant position, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. 

 

6.      Recommendation for Donica Lee to transfer to the Food Service Manager position at Albany Elementary School, effective Wednesday, October 19, 2011.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

C.     Extra Curricular

 

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the following (items 1 – 5):

 

1.       Recommendation to employ Jane Ellery as the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade assistant swim coach at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. 

 

2.      Recommendation to employ Bill Yates as a 6th grade girls’ basketball head coach at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year.

 

3.      Recommendation to employ Kristen Daugherty as a 7th grade girls’ basketball head coach at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

 

4.      Recommendation to employ Anthony Richardson as a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade assistant wrestling coach at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

 

5.      Recommendation to appoint Andrew Bultemeier as a volunteer wrestling coach at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

D.    Conference Requests/Field Trips

 

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the following (items 1 – 11):

 

1.       Cindy Hall requests permission to attend the How to Create Effective Schools and Effective Teachers Conference to be held on October 19, 2011 at Ball State University in Muncie, IN .

 

2.      Lisa Cook, Kristin Kalk, and Kim Clanin request permission to attend the How to be an Effective and Successful Teacher Conference to be held on October 19, 2011 at Ball State University in Muncie, IN.

 

3.      Connie Stinson, Jennifer Conti, Glenna Molnar, Teresa Terry, Brytany Pope, Sarah Parker, Emily Filler, Debbie Cox, David Reade, Tom Kemp, Emily Lamb, Becky Weiseman, Doug Wilder, Jennifer Orchard, Lauren Griffis, Debbie Browning, Ioana Danciu, Machelle Ross, Julie Hansell, Tiffany Turner, Sheliah Dorton, Marilee Waugh, and Amy Larrabee request permission to attend a tour of the YOC facility to be held on October 21, 2011 (teacher professional day) in Muncie, IN.

 

4.      Karen Kirtley requests permission to attend the FCCLA 2011 Professional Development Conference to be held on October 26, 2011 at the Wyndham Hotel in Indianapolis, IN.

 

5.      Scott Herring requests permission to attend the ALEKS Forum to be held on October 27, 2011 at the Wyndham Hotel in Indianapolis, IN.

 

6.      Donica Lee requests permission to attend the ISNA Annual State Conference to be held on October 27, 2011 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.

 

7.      Doug Wilder and Connie Stinson request permission to attend the Counselors’ Scholarship Breakfast to be held on November 3, 2011 at IU East in Richmond, IN.

 

8.     Teresa Terry requests permission to attend the Annual LD & ADHD Conference to be held on November 4, 2011 at the Ritz Charles Conference Center in Carmel, IN.

 

9.      Beth Gonser requests permission to attend the Teaching and Learning Common Core Standards through the Creative Use of Technology Conference to be held November 16, 2011 at the University of Phoenix in Indianapolis, IN.

 

10.  Myra Schull and Linda Razmic request permission to attend the Using Literature in Your Program Conference to be held on December 13, 2011 at the ECESC building in Connersville, IN.

 

11.   Nancy Kunk and Matt Lyons request permission to take the FFA members to the National FFA Convention on October 20, 2011 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN. 

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

E.     Information and Proposals

 

1.             Superintendent

 

a.      Superintendent Hall explained he will be starting discussion with the Board on the 2012-2013 School Calendar.  He also explained the county-wide superintendents have begun to meet in reference to all having the same school calendar so programs may be shared.  This probably is not something that would happen with the 2012-2013 calendar but might the following year.   

 

b.      ISBA Awards.

 

Mr. Hall presented the Board with the ISBA Outstanding Board plaque and Mr. Adams with a Level 2 pin award given to him also by the ISBA.

 

2.            Assistant Superintendent

 

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

 

a.      Valic 457 Plan document revision, as presented. 

 

b.      Valic 403b Plan document revision, as presented. 

 

c.       Section 125 Plan document, as presented. 

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

d.      A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by John Adams to approve the following:  Emmalee Gardner, Delta 5th Grade Basketball, requests to use the Royerton Elementary School gymnasium for basketball practice on October 11, 2011; October 13, 2011; October 18, 2011; October 25, 2011; and October 27, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

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

 

e.      Pamela Addison, 5th Grade at Eaton Elementary, requests permission to sell carmel filled chocolate candy bars from November 17, 2011 through December 9, 2011 and January 27, 2012 through February 17, 2012.  The proceeds will help 5th grade students pay for camp.

 

f.        Pamela Addison, Eaton Elementary Student Council, requests permission to sell holiday poinsettias from November 18, 2011 through November 28, 2011.  The proceeds will go to cover expenses.

 

g.      Susan Richter, Delta High School men’s and women’s swim and dive teams, requests permission to sell McDonald peelers and Wick’s pies from November 1, 2011 through November 15, 2011.  The proceeds will go to the Booster Club to support activities.

 

h.      Kortney Gray, Jr. Class Sponsor, requests permission to sell Abby candles from October 25, 2011 through December 12, 2011.  The proceeds will be used for the prom.

 

i.        Rebekah Weaver, Delta Band and Choir Departments, requests permission to sell items from the Century Resources Brochure from November 2, 2011 through November 14, 2011.  The proceeds will be used for trips, music, jazz show, and Emens Auditorium rental.

 

j.        Brett Clark, Kate Gordon, and Alan Gordon, Delta Wrestling Boosters, request permission to hold a 5K Run/Walk at Delta High School on November 12, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The proceeds will be used for Delta High School wrestling expenses.

 

k.      Myra Schull and Jennifer Berry, National Junior Honor Society, request permission to have Honor Society members participate in bell-ringing at the Muncie Mall in Muncie, IN on November 12, 2011 as their service project.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

VIII.        LETTERS/NOTES

 

A.     None.

 

IX.              BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

Lorraine Tomlin – Mrs. Tomlin expressed her gratitude to Mr. Prince for his help with the cross country course.  She congratulated Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Page on their retirement.  She wished everyone good luck with their fundraisers.  She also thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

 

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with Mrs. Tomlin.  He also thanked Mr. Prince for all his hard work he does for the school.  He thanked Mrs. Page and Mrs. Cline for all their hard work they did for the Corporation.  He wished all student athletes well and hoped everyone does well in the upcoming events.

 

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for attending the meeting.  He thanked Mr. Prince for taking care of the cross country course because it was a very big task.  He thanked all the Del-Com staff for their hard work to make our schools a better place to be.

 

Norb Heban – Mr. Heban thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.  He thanked Mr. Prince.  He also thanked Mrs. Larrabee for making the opportunity happen to take the teachers to the YOC for a tour and to meet their staff.  He also congratulated Mr. Adams on his award.

 

Tyce Stebbins – Mr. Stebbins wished good luck to the retirees.  He expressed Del-Com has great employees and it is tough to see them leave.  He congratulated Mr. Adams.  He wanted to make sure everyone knew Mr. Adams receiving this award shows the hours he has put in for the Board.  He thanked the rest of the Board for maintaining their level professionalism.  He told all students to keep in mind they are representatives of Delta in whatever they may be doing.  Thank you to Eaton Elementary School for the bulletin board.  The pictures show everyone must have had a fun time.  He also said he had heard some incredible thinks about grandparent’s day.  He asked everyone to keep up the good work and thanks to all for their hard work.  Mr. Stebbins expressed we have great leaders in our community. 

 

X.                 FUTURE MEETINGS

 

A.     A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

 

 

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 7:10 p.m.

 

 

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

 

 

 

10/18/2011 Board Meeting

 

 

 

TYCE STEBBINS                                                                                                                            

 

 

 

NORB HEBAN                                                                                                                                

 

 

 

TRENT FOX                                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

JOHN ADAMS                                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

LORRAINE TOMLIN