June 6, 2022

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

MINUTES

Present:  Lance Engle, President; Jacob Case, Vice President; John Adams, Secretary; Adam Williams, Member; Trent Fox, Member; and Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent

Absent:  Greg Kile, Superintendent 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:30 p.m. Board President, Lance Engle called the meeting to order.

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. AMEND AGENDA

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. MINUTES

A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by John Adams to accept the minutes of the business meeting held on Monday, May 16, 2022.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. FINANCE

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the list of vouchers, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. Purchases over $7500:

  1. Learning.com TBR $10,591.00

(elementary technology)

  1. Nearpod EDU $11,000.00

(software subscription renewal)

  1. Janitors Supply ESSER II $12,400.00

(Orbital scrubber)

  1. Instructure EDU $14,396.00

(Canvas subscription)

  1. In-Position Technologies Grants $15,190.50

(DHS Industrial Technology- LR/CTE/PLTW Grants)

  1. Cengage Learning TBR $19,243.90

(DHS Math)

  1. Hillyard ESSER II $20,570.53

(Scrub WB Trident)

  1. NWEA FA Grant $27,700.00

(MAP Growth K-12)

  1. McGraw Hill TBR $80,028.59

(DMS Math)

  1. McGraw Hill TBR $81,359.42

(DHS Math)

  1. McGraw Hill TBR $142,785.64

(Elementary Math)

  1. Huston Electric 2021 GO Bond $255,500.00

(PA Systems)

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve items 1-7 and 9-12.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Adam Williams to approve item 8.  The motion was approved three in favor with Trent Fox opposing.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the Annual Financial Report, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion gave a Monthly Finance Review, as presented. 

  1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION- Tyce Stebbins

Jacob Case, Vice President, entered the meeting at 6:44 p.m.

  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

No comments were received.

  1. NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items A-C):

  1. Elementary Student Handbook, as presented- 2nd Reading.  

  1. Delta Middle School Student Handbook, as presented- 2nd Reading.  

  1. Delta High School Student Handbook, as presented- 2nd Reading.  

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion informed the Board about the Classified Employee Handbook, as presented- 1st Reading.

  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion informed the Board about the Transportation Handbook, as presented- 1st Reading.

  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion informed the Board about Textbook Rental, as presented- 1st Reading.

  1. Certified Staff

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the retirement of Reece Mann effective immediately and the HRA Resolution and Section 115 Adoption Agreement, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by John Adams to approve the resignation of Terri Shaw, Teacher at Royerton Elementary School, effective immediately.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the recommendation to employ Lynn Calloway, Guidance Counselor at Delta High School effective July 1, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Classified Staff

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 1-10):

  1. Resignation of Kim Kemper, Corporation Secretary, effective July 8, 2022.  To remain a sub bus driver.

  1. Resignation of Sarah Swift, Case Conference Secretary, effective June 3, 2022.

  1. Resignation of Mikayla Rainho, Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School, effective May 25, 2022.

  1. Resignation of Kelly Beeson, Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School, effective May 25, 2022.

  1. Resignation of Jake Hendershot, Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School, effective May 25, 2022.

  1. Resignation of Cynthia Smith, Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School, effective May 25, 2022.

  1. Resignation of Ken Mace, Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School, effective May 24, 2022.

  1. Resignation of Lanessa Graber, Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School, effective May 24, 2022.

  1. Resignation of David Pitman, School Bus Driver, effective April 26, 2022.

  1. Resignation of Erin Wirt, Summer Blast Aide, effective immediately.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 11-14):

  1. Recommendation to employ Floyd Wyatt as a Custodian at Royerton Elementary School effective June 7, 2022.

  1. Recommendation to employ Laurenz Sims-Jones as an Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School effective August 1, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ Natalie Maloney as a Summer Blast Aide effective June 7, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  

  1. Recommendation to employ Adam Lennon as a Seasonal Grounds Crew employee effective immediately.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Extra-Curricular

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 1-6):

  1. Resignation of Katie McGuire, Science Fair Sponsor (1/2 position) at Albany Elementary School effective immediately.

  1. Resignation of Casey Rodgers, Science Fair and Student Council Sponsor at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.

  1. Resignation of Julie Marshall, Assistant Choir Director at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.

  1. Resignation of Elizabeth Thomas, Robotics Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.

  1. Resignation of Chase Criswell, Intramural Director at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.

  1. Resignation of Andy Lewman, Activities Supervisor at Delta High School, effective immediately.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 7-10):

  1. Recommendation to employ Jordan Baldwin as a 7th Grade Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Braxton Edwards as an 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jarrett Freeman as a Coed Soccer Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Lisa Brand as a Science Fair Sponsor at Albany Elementary School effective for the 2022-23 school year.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1-4):

  1. Jill Selvey requests permission to attend the ISNA Industry Summit to be held from June 7, 2022 through June 8, 2022 at the Embassy Suites in Plainfield, IN.

  1. Christopher Conley requests permission to attend the IHSAA Board of Directors Retreat to be held from June 21, 2022 through June 22, 2022 at the Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, IN.

  1. The food service staff requests permission to attend the Maureen Mulvaney training to be held on July 28, 2022 at Wes-Del High School in Gaston, IN.

  1. Lance Brand and Adam Lennon request permission to attend the NABT 2022 Conference to be held from November 10, 2022 through November 12, 2022 at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items a-b):

  1. High School Site Improvement Bid Rejection, as presented.  

  1. Transportation Fence and Gate Bid Rejection, as presented.  

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve supplemental pay for earning a Master’s degree, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the DHS Sociology Curriculum Map, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion informed the Board about the School Trips and Privately Sponsored Activities Involving School Corporation Employees and Students Policy Revision (C500)-1st Reading.

  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion informed the Board about the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Safety Sensitive Positions Policy Revision (D300)-1st Reading.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the DHS Boys’ State Track Meet trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the Bowen Center MOU, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the Deer Valley Agreement Resolution, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion informed the Board about the following fundraisers:

  1. Lynde Bratton, DHS Cheer Boosters, requests permission to hold a cheer clinic from July 11, 2022 through July 12, 2o22, as presented.  Proceeds go towards comp fees, uniforms, etc.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Use Of Facilities:

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (item 1):

  1. Brandon Lee, Bowen Center, requests permission to use the Albany Elementary gymnasium/classroom from June 13, 2022 through August 4, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to hold the Youth Summer Program, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Donations: 

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-5):

  1. Request for Delta Middle School to accept a donation in the amount of $32.00 from the Blackbaud Giving Fund, as presented.

  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Jon and Shelly Kern, as presented.

  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $150.00 from Blackburn Auto Body, as presented.

  1. Request for Albany Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Albany Lions Club, as presented.

  1. Request for Albany Elementary School to accept the donation of a refrigerator from Joe Schmaltz, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the request for the Special Education Department and Royerton Elementary to surplus items, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A drawing for transfer enrollments was held for the 2022-23 Royerton Elementary School 3rd grade class.  The following is the order for the drawing: 1) Lennon Gruwell; 2) Ky’ren Barker; and 3) Steven Brown.

A drawing for transfer enrollments was held for the 2022-23 Delta Middle School 6th grade class.  The following is the order for the drawing: 1) Oliver Nichols; 2) Avery Jarrells; 3) Lilly Spears; 4) Bryson Miller; and 5) Alyvia Snyder.

A drawing for transfer enrollments was held for the 2022-23 Delta Middle School 7th grade class.  The following is the order for the drawing: 1) Avery Gray; 2) Lincoln Koons; and 3) Lilly Kemp.

A drawing for transfer enrollments was held for the 2022-23 Delta Middle School 8th grade class.  The following is the order for the drawing: 1) Alexis Miracle; 2) Ethan Miller; and 3) Samuel Stokes.

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox appreciates everyone being here this evening.  He hopes school finished well for everyone and stated they didn’t hear anything so he’s sure it did.  He knows everyone is getting close to enjoying time off and to please do that.  He stated we are going to need it because next year will roll around before we know it.  He congratulated all sports teams and stated there were great accomplishments for quite a few of them for girls’ tennis and the boys’ and girls’ track teams.  He hopes they can build upon it and make it even better the next time. He commented he always enjoys graduation and thought it went well.  He stated having it at the high school last year and this year, he enjoys it a lot compared to going to Ball State.  He thinks you get so many different pictures that you wouldn’t get at Ball State.  He stated it highlights our school and allows the kids to leave the school for the last time with their diploma in hand and knowing that’s their last accomplishment when they walk out the door.  He stated he thinks that’s a neat and great thing.  He hopes everyone enjoys their summer and has family time and time away to do fun things.  

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams thanked everyone for coming.  He stated his fellow board member highlighted all wonderful things.  He stated graduation is a lot and he appreciates all the hands involved in making that happen.  He stated that’s not something that happens with just one person, there are a lot of people doing other things to make it look nice and be a great experience.   He appreciates Mr. Conley’s staff and all involved with their details.  He stated he hates to see so many resignations because that’s hard, but people leave for various reasons and he understands life changes and appreciates their time.  He stated he always appreciates donations and everyone stepping up.  He stated whether it’s small or large, it doesn’t matter, it’s the giving part that means so much.  He appreciates people giving to our schools and community.  He thanked Mr. Stebbins for his update and Dr. Gullion for the finance review.  He stated that review helps them keep up and understand and it’s so valuable to the many things that happen here and he appreciates Dr. Gullion’s time for that.  He wished good luck to Mr. Parrott and appreciates him stepping up into that position.  

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board members.  He apologized for missing graduation and stated he had family in and you don’t always get those times together so you have to take them when you can.  He thinks that’s the first one he’s missed in 16-17 years.  He stated he heard great things and was looking for pictures on social media and found several and it seemed like it was a great time.  He gave a shout-out to Mr. Conley, his staff, and everyone who put that on.  He thanked Mr. Stebbins and his staff and stated that’s a big undertaking, but he thinks it’s worth it.  He congratulated them all on a good graduation.  He stated he was trying to keep up on social media with our teams.  He stated they worked hard and they certainly deserve it.  He gave a shout-out to Miss Clark on winning the Mental Attitude Award.  He stated he has presented that award a few times and it’s a big deal and a great recognition.  He stated that’s something she and her family will remember for the rest of their lives and to be recognized in that way is a great accomplishment.  He’s glad we had someone from Delta High School be recognized.  He stated there’s a lot that goes into that and something that needs to be recognized.  He stated with Mr. Mann, we know the story and know what’s going on and Mr. Adams is positive that was pretty hard for him to want to do, but he’s glad we are able to help with what little we have done.  He stated to not forget Mr. Mann and his family and all they are going through and also other families out there in our DelCom community who are struggling or fighting with health issues.  He stated to keep him and all other families in your thoughts and prayers as we move through the end of school.  He thanked Ms. Shaw for the time she was here and stated he didn’t know her that well, but he’s heard a lot of good things about her and her abilities.  He thanked Ms. Kemper and all those who spent time here helping our schools one way or another.  He welcomed all new employees and stated we’ll have more as the month’s progress, but we’ve been through it and it all works out in the end.  He commented he loves the meetings where we have donations.  He stated he knows most of the individuals who gave and they are great people who love serving kids and thanked them on their donations.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case concurred with his fellow board members.  He apologized for missing graduation on Saturday and stated it’s their busy season at work and sometimes overtime comes into play.  He stated he saw some pictures and videos and it was a great graduation.  He thanked Mr. Conley for putting that on.  He congratulated all spring sports who are finishing strong this year.  He congratulated all seniors and wished them all the best in their future endeavors.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle stated graduation was another success and thinks it’s special to have it at our high school.  He stated he can’t say enough about the behind the scenes and putting that together because a lot goes into it and he thought it was great.  He stated several employees are leaving and thanked them for being a part of the DelCom family.  He wished them nothing but the best in their future endeavors and thanked them for their time.  He welcomed all new staff coming in to the DelCom family.  He appreciates donations and everyone’s efforts in helping our schools.  He stated to continue your prayers for the Mann family and Mr. Mann with his battle.  He stated he’s fighting so please continue to lift him up every day.  He wished good luck and nothing but the best to the Class of 2022.  He stated their time at DelCom was enjoyable and hopes they are set up for success for the future.  He thanked Mr. Schmaltz for his time at DelCom and Albany.  He welcomed Mr. Parrott to Albany, he appreciates him and wished him nothing but the best.

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

  

June 6, 2022

LANCE ENGLE              


JACOB CASE 


JOHN ADAMS



ADAM WILLIAMS


TRENT FOX