September 19, 2022

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and 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 


President Engle recessed the regular business meeting to hold a CIPA Hearing.  Dr. Gullion, Assistant Superintendent, explained the purpose of the hearing.  Lance Brand, Assistant Technology Director, informed everyone we use Securly as our CIPA compliant Web Filter and add Securly’s extension to our Chromebooks so they can be filtered on campus and off campus.  He stated we direct web traffic from on campus connected devices to Securly’s servers to be filtered. Dr. Gullion asked for public comments on Policy A300-Responsible Use of Technology and Internet Use Policy.


  No comments were received.  


 President Engle closed the hearing and resumed the regular business   meeting.  



  1. AMEND AGENDA


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the minutes of the business meeting held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.




  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the list of vouchers, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Purchases over $5000:


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-4):


  1. Scanning Pens ARP-SPED $5,494.00

(ReaderPen Pack)


  1. Nu Motion ARP-SPED $6,627.00

(Hydraulic chair lift)


  1. LawnScape OP $7,200.00

(Delta athletic fields aeration)


  1. Preferred IT OP $9,173.15

(SonicWall Security)


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following Adoption Resolutions:


Resolution to Adopt the Capital Projects Fund Plan

Resolution to Adopt Bus Replacement Plan

Resolution for Appropriations and Tax Rates

 

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the Secured School Safety Grant ($50,000.00), as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


No comments were received.



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the resignation of Katie Habansky, Teacher at Delta High School, effective October 7, 2022.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote. 


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the recommendation to employ Sara Wilkinson as a Teacher at Delta Middle School effective September 20, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


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


  1. Termination of Becky Kingen, Food Service Cook at Royerton Elementary School, effective immediately.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


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


  1. Resignation of Tamara Martin, Food Service Cook at Delta Middle School, effective September 30, 2022.


  1. Resignation of Jennifer Talbot, School Nurse at Delta Middle School, effective September 28, 2022.


  1. Resignation of Shelly Reff, Custodian at Delta High School, effective immediately.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 5-9):


  1. Recommendation to employ Danielle Hughes as an Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School effective September 20, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Isaac Brown as a Custodian at Delta High School effective September 20, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Vicki Claybaugh as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective September 20, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Sydney Smekens as a Latchkey Aide     effective September 20, 2022, pending successful completion of all        pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to increase hours for Loren Hedge, Food Service Cook at Eaton Elementary School, from 4.5 to 7.5 hours per day effective September 20, 2022.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular


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


  1. Resignation of Elizabeth Earl, 6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 2-7):


  1. Recommendation to employ Gerald Dixon as a 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Shae Winningham and Mark Stanley as 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coaches (split position) at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Logan Roe as a Beyond the Bell Tutor at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Hayden Armstrong as an Assistant Swim Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Hayden Ferguson, Holly Hopkins, and Elijah May as Academic Team Coaches at Delta High School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Miranda Hummel as a Media Specialist Chairperson at Delta High 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 Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-6):


  1. Christopher Conley requests permission to attend Cell Early College New Schools Workshop to be held on October 5, 2022 at Camp Dellwood in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Haley Cross and Jill Selvey request permission to attend the Muncie Mall Job Fair to be held from October 5, 2022 through October 6, 2022 at the Muncie Mall in Muncie, IN.


  1. Meghan Frey requests permission to attend Pinners Indiana to be held on October 7, 2022 at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Lindsey Thompson, Lance Brand, Scott Gard, and Chyenne Wilder request permission to attend the HECC Conference to be held from November 9, 2022 through November 11, 2022 at the Crown Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Nakkia Patrick, Shayla Brown, and Jessica Andry request permission to attend the National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention to be held on November 18, 2022 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Roger Spaulding requests permission to attend PowerSchool University to be held from December 4, 2022 through December 8, 2022 in Mobile, AL.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve AES/EES/RES/DMS/DHS School Improvement/Title Plans, 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 Affiliation Agreement for Placement of Administrators-In-Training with Indiana State University, 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 permission to pay claims and hire until the next board meeting, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.





  1. Superintendent Kile informed the Board about the following fundraisers:


  1. Whitney Freeman and Julie Blakely, DHS Student Council, request permission to collect money for a student council fundraiser from September 6, 2022 through                   September 26, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards students.


  1. Katie Harris, RES 5th Grade, requests permission to sell World’s Finest Chocolate from October 19, 2022 through November 3, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Camp Flat Rock trip.


  1. Teresa Schwer and Kelly Green, RES Student Council, request permission to collect food donations and/or money from November 7, 2022 through November 18, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Center Chapel Food Pantry, Secret Families, and other community organizations.


  1. Teresa Schwer and Kelly Green, RES Student Council, request permission to sell Smencils and pretzels from February 7, 2023 through February 14, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards students.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use Of Facilities:


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


  1. Barbara Broyles, Eden Church, requests permission to use the EES disc golf course on Thursday evenings or Saturdays to hold family disc golf for the community, as presented.

  2. Laura Roberts, Girl Scout Troop 3883, requests permission to use the RES cafeteria and gymnasium from September 2022 through May 2023 to hold meetings, as presented.

  3. Hope Noble, Campus Life, requests permission to use the DMS cafeteria from September 2022 through May 2023 to hold Campus Life Clubs, as presented.

  4. Mark Detweiler, DHS Boys’ Basketball, requests permission to use the DHS gymnasium on September 25, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to hold a basketball clinic, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Donations: 

  1. None.

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

  1. Request for Royerton Elementary School to surplus items, as presented.  


  1. Request for the Special Education Department to surplus items, as presented.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS


Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for being here and for sharing.  He stated it’s always nice to hear how the administrators are implementing things and utilizing them within their buildings to help our students get better.  He stated that’s what we are all here for and he appreciates the efforts for the School Improvement Plans and thanked them all for that.  He stated we are almost through all the Resolutions and he appreciates the time and effort that goes into those with getting them put together and making sure we are following them.  He appreciates that from Dr. Gullion and his staff.  


Adam Williams – Mr. Williams thanked the administrators for presenting and sharing.  He stated there’s a lot that goes on in a school and the administrators aren’t just sitting in an office making announcements, there’s a lot going on.  He stated they have so many meetings, groups, and committees and you just never know what will happen each day.  He stated they don’t say it enough, but they appreciate everything they do for our kids and how much they care.  He stated that came across strongly as they were presenting their School Improvement Plans and talking about their goals and how they are setting up and achieving those.  He stated that’s what we are here for and he appreciates them doing that.  He stated there’s a lot of extra-curricular things going on and he appreciates what everyone is doing and thanked them for what they do.  


John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board members.  He congratulated the girls’ golf team being Sectional Champs for the 3rd year in a row and wished them the best.  He gave a shout-out to all ECA coaches and volunteers.  He stated he doesn’t think people realize the amount of time and effort and all they go through to allow our kids to have extra-curricular things going on.  He stated there is so much time spent with kids that it doesn’t go unnoticed.  He stated it was good to hear from the administrators on their School Improvement Plans and how they are on top of that.  He stated he can tell it means a lot to them and not only do they appreciate it, but there are a lot of parents who appreciate it as well.  He doesn’t think they get told that enough for what they do and it doesn’t go unnoticed.  He stated they greatly appreciate all their efforts in helping get our kids through.  He stated it’s been a while since he’s heard about book fairs and skating parties.  He remembers going with his girls and he enjoyed it and it was a great time.  He thanked all those who are leaving us and welcomed all new employees. 


Jacob Case – Mr. Case thanked everyone for coming and for their presentations.  He thanked them for all the hard work they are putting in for the kids with getting them educated and pushed on to the next grade level.  He congratulated the girls’ golf team and stated it’s nice to see them win again and advance to Regionals.  He thanked all coaches for spending hours and hours with our kids until late at night and not getting home to their families.  He thanked all staff for showing up to work and for all they do.   


Lance Engle – Mr. Engle stated what the administrators presented is why we are here and putting together plans to help our students achieve the highest goals they can is why they are with us.   He stated that’s all their goals are for all their kids and they hit it on the mark of putting the plan together and executing it.  He’s glad they are able to give them the tools they need to achieve those and informed them to feel free to bring them anything they see that will help even more.  He congratulated the girls’ golf team for being Sectional Champs.  He gave a shout-out to the Albany Golf Club and the Vannatter family for what they do for our girls’.  He stated they go above and beyond supporting that team and letting us use their facility and supporting our girls’.  He stated he enjoys seeing the Sportsmanship Awards for our athlete’s that we get from the State every once in a while.  He stated they are either turned in by an opposing coach or referee when they see good sportsmanship from our kids.  He stated that shows our coaches are teaching our kids how to compete the right way and it’s not always about winning or losing, it’s about how you compete.  He commented that teaching our kids sportsmanship across the board is what matters.




  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A Work Session is scheduled for Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 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 7:30 p.m.







September 19, 2022



LANCE ENGLE              


JACOB CASE 


JOHN ADAMS



ADAM WILLIAMS


TRENT FOX