DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

6:30 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

 

 

MINUTES

 

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

 

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER

 

At 6:32 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 Lorraine Tomlin to amend the agenda as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

IV.              MINUTES

 

A.     A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the minutes of the business meeting and executive sessions held on October 18, 2011.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

V.                 FINANCE

 

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

 

B.     A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following purchases over $7500:

 

Pearson                           CP                               $11,776.50

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

VI.              OLD BUSINESS

 

A.     A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the updated listing of employees to receive the stipend given by the Corporation in November, 2011.  Note:  The original list was approved on September 6, 2011.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

VII.           COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

 

Ball State students introduced themselves.

 

Boy Scout Troop 77 introduced themselves and explained they were here to observe in order to meet one of their requirements for citizenship in a community.

 

 

VIII.        NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     Certified Staff

 

1.   None.

 

B.     Classified Staff

 

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lorraine Tomlin to approve the following (items 1 – 4):

 

1.       Transfer of Jodi Cook, secretary at Albany Elementary School, to a secretarial position at Delta High School effective November 7, 2011.  This motion also includes giving Superintendent Hall permission to interview and temporarily hire an applicant for the Albany Elementary secretarial position prior to the next Board meeting.     

 

2.      Transfer of Julie Lemons from her current route to the EES Special Needs 03 Route effective November 2, 2011. 

 

3.      Employment of Mitzi Borson as a second shift custodian at Delta Middle School effective November 2, 2011, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing. 

 

4.      Employment of Belinda Whitehair as a bus aide effective November 2, 2011, pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.

 

                        The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

C.     Extra Curricular

 

A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1 – 6):

 

1.       Employment of English and Math remediation teachers at Delta High School for the 2011-2012 school year as presented:

Scott Herring

Steve Scroggins

Hanna Kikendall

Angie Goodman

 

2.      Employment of Josh Smith as an Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. 

 

3.      Employment of Garnisha Mason as a 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

 

4.      Appointment of David Schnake as a Volunteer Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

 

5.      Appointment of Jakob Alley as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective the 2011-2012 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

Jakob Alley

 

6.      Appointment of Trenton Worden as a Volunteer Assistant 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 Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the following (items 1 – 7):

 

1.       Linda Case requests permission to attend Indiana Foreign Language Teacher Association 43rd Annual Conference to be held on October 28 and October 29, 2011 at the Sheraton at Keystone in Indianapolis, IN.

 

2.      Marilee Waugh requests permission to attend the Employment Specialist Conference to be held on November 1, 2, 3, 29, 30 and December 2, 2011 at the Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis, IN.

 

3.      Jennifer Conti requests permission to attend the Indiana School Counselor Association Conference to be held on November 10 and 11, 2011 at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis, IN.

 

4.      Cheryl Dominick requests permission to attend the CPA Training – Computerized Personal Account Conference to be held on November 17, 2011 at the West Lafayette University Plaza Conference Center in Lafayette, IN.

 

5.      Steve Hall and Darin Gullion request permission to attend the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents Conference to be held on December 1 and 2, 2011 at the Mariott East in Indianapolis, IN.

 

6.      Heather Spoljaric, Angela Decker, Nicole Vandervort, Nanette Triplett, and Carrie Mason request permission to attend the Acuity State Training Conference to be held on the morning of November 1, 2011 at Hamilton Southeastern in Fishers, IN.

 

7.      Rebekah Weaver requests permission to take the jazz band students to Penn High School in Mishawaka, IN from November 18, 2011 through November 19, 2011.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

E.     Information and Proposals

 

1.             Superintendent

 

a.      A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the Delta Baking Club at Delta High School effective immediately.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

2.            Assistant Superintendent

 

a.      A motion was made by Lorraine Tomlin and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the donation from 3D Company, Inc. to Albany Elementary School as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously.

 

b.      A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by John Adams to approve the request to surplus food service equipment as presented.  The motion was approved unanimously. 

 

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

 

c.       Linda Case and Lourdes Davis, Delta High School Spanish Club, requests permission to use the Delta High School commons and cafeteria area for a “Day of the Dead” party on November 1, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

d.      Adam Ramsey, Delta Girls Softball, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary Teachers’ Lounge for a Board meeting on November 7, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 

e.      Cindy Vaughn, Royerton Elementary, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary cafeteria for an Indiana Blood Center drive on November 7, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

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

 

f.        Niki Gillis, Eaton Elementary PTO, requests permission to sell Eaton elementary spirit wear from October 24, 2011 throughout the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.   This project is not intended to make much of a profit.

 

g.      Jennifer McNely, Delta High School French Club, requests permission have a Mini World Cup Soccer Tournament from November 9, 2011 through November 11, 2011 from 4 p.m. through 6 p.m.  The proceeds will go for French Club activities and field trips.

 

h.      Jennifer McNely, Delta High School French Club, requests permission to sell “French” food during French Movie Night on November 11, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The proceeds will go for French Club activities and field trips.

 

i.        Kay Miller and Bruce Needham, Delta High School Bowling Club, request permission to sell Papa Murphy Peel Cards from November 4, 2011 through November 18, 2011.  The proceeds will be used for new bowling shirts for both teams.

 

The motion was approved unanimously.

 

 

IX.              LETTERS/NOTES

 

A.     None.

 

 

X.                 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

 

Lorraine Tomlin – Mrs. Tomlin welcomed the Ball State students and Boy Scout Troop 77.  She thanked them for attending the meeting this evening.  She thanked the Cases and 3D Company for their contribution.  Mrs. Tomlin invited everyone out for the Wizards basketball game on November 8th at 7 p.m.

 

John Adams – Mr. Adams thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.  He told Troop 77 he was happy to see them and hopes all goes well with receiving their badge.  He thanked the Ball State students for attending.  He expressed he has known Don and Deanna Case for a lot of years and he cannot thank them enough for their efforts in the community.  He thanked them for all they have done.

 

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for attending the meeting.  He greatly appreciates the donation given to the students at Albany Elementary School.  He explained he feels this is not only fun for the students but also a character builder and a builder of team spirit.  He thanked Troop 77 for attending and wished them good luck with getting their badges.  This also builds character and discipline.  He thanked the administration and staff for also attending the meeting.

 

Norb Heban – Mr. Heban thanked 3D Company and the Case family for their donation.  He stated since the school corporation is so tight on budgets it is nice what the patrons are doing and donating.  He thanked Troop 77 and the Ball State students for attending the meeting.  He also congratulated the Brain Game Team.

 

Tyce Stebbins – Mr. Stebbins thanked Troop 77 for attending and explained he hoped they took this opportunity to begin thinking about participating on town councils or different committees in the future.  He welcomed the future counselors from Ball State.  Mr. Stebbins explained our community has great leaders that donate not only money but also time.  He showed that three of the six extra curricular people on the agenda this evening are actually volunteers.  He reasons this is because people buy into our community.  He thanked the Case family for their donation but more importantly for their leadership.  He used Mr. Prince as an example of someone who has shown leadership with his donation of time and work for the cross country team.  He thanked Ms. Gray and the students participating in the Baking Club for their volunteering.  He stated how great our community is.  He anticipates the Del-Com Foundation will have some great donations at the end of the year.  In closing he thanked anyone and everyone that has donated time, energy, and leadership.  He also thanked the Royerton Elementary School Kindergarten Class for the bulletin board.

 

 

XI.              FUTURE MEETINGS

 

A.     A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

 

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 7:08 p.m.

 

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

 

                                                11/1/2011 Board Meeting

 

 

 

TYCE STEBBINS                                                                                                                            

 

 

 

NORB HEBAN                                                                                                                                

 

 

 

TRENT FOX                                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

JOHN ADAMS                                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

LORRAINE TOMLIN