Delaware Community School Corporation

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

MINUTES

Present:  Lance Engle, President; Valerie Alexander, Vice President; Jacob Case, Secretary; John Adams, 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.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

3. AMEND AGENDA

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

No comments were received.

5. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the following under Consent Agenda:

6. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on July 15, 2024.

7. FINANCE

1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

8. NEW BUSINESS

1. Certified Staff

1. None.

2. Classified Staff

1. Termination of Michael Peden, Custodian at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.

2. Termination of Valla Dia VanNatter, Custodian at Albany Elementary School, effective immediately.

3. Resignation of Kory Beeson, Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.

4. Resignation of Ashley Morris, Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.

5. Resignation of Kayla McCullough, Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School, effective immediately.

6. Resignation of Abby Nash, Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School, effective immediately.

7. Resignation of Danielle Smith, Food Service Cook at Delta High School, effective immediately.

8. Resignation of Tyler Davis, Latchkey Aide, effective July 23, 2024.

9. Resignation of Savannah Jennings, Latchkey Aide, effective immediately.

10. Recommendation to employ Regina Bailey as a Custodian at Delta Middle School effective July 30, 2o24.

11. Recommendation to employ Mikale McPherson as an Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School effective August 5, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

12. Recommendation to employ Tonia Klaus as a Food Service Cook at Royerton Elementary School effective August 5, 2024.

13. Recommendation to employ Jeannette Lake as a Food Service Cook at Delta High School effective August 5, 2024.

14. Recommendation to employ Alyssa Ford as a Latchkey Aide effective               August 7, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

15. Recommendation to employ Jazlan Montero as an Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

16. Recommendation to employ Emily Richards as a Custodian at Eaton Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

3. Extra-Curricular

1. Resignation of Shane Conley, Athletic Supervisor at Delta High School, effective immediately.

2. Recommendation to employ Tate Dishman as an Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

3. Recommendation to employ Chris Overholt and Mark Detweiler as Freshman Class Sponsors at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

4. Recommendation to employ Elijah May and Maddie Fox as Junior Class Sponsors at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

5. Recommendation to employ Lorie Crouch and Holly Hopkins as Senior Class Sponsors at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

6. Recommendation to employ Karli Bechdolt as an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

7. Recommendation to employ Jason Wray as an Assistant Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

8. Recommendation to employ David Flowers as a Dramatics/Auditorium Manager at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

9. Recommendation to employ Havyn Gates as an 8th Grade Volleyball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

10. Recommendation to employ Jessica Papandria as an Academic Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

11. Recommendation to appoint Curt Howard as a Volunteer Assistant 8th Grade Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

12. Recommendation to appoint Chase Davis as a Volunteer Assistant Band Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

13. Recommendation to appoint Damon Soper as a Volunteer Assistant Girls’ Golf Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

14. Recommendation to appoint Tannon Dishman as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Coach at Delta High School effective for the     2024-25 school year.

15. Recommendation to appoint Jordan Ashton as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year. 

16. Recommendation to employ Terry Summers as Science Department Head at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

4. Conference Requests/Field Trips

1. None.

5. Use of Facilities

1. None.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

AGENDA

9. FINANCE

1. Purchases over $5000:

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 1-3):

1.   Education Advanced OP $5,068.00

(Teacher Evaluation System)

2. Electronic Strategies OP $9,636.75

(Stadium Wireless Access)

3. CDW-G EDU $9,899.90

(Epson projectors)

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the following (items 4-5):

4. Swango Heating & Cooling OP $10,375.00

(DHS water heater)

5. Swango Heating & Cooling OP $15,525.00

(DMS water heater)

The motion was made 4-0 vote.

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

10. NEW BUSINESS

1. Certified Staff

1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by John Adams to approve the recommendation to employ Christina Ary as a Teacher at Royerton Elementary School effective August 5, 2024. The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

2. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by John Adams to approve the recommendation to employ Jacob Brewer as a Teacher at Delta High School effective August 5, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

2. Classified Staff

1. None.

3. Information and Proposals

1. Superintendent

Mr. Kile, Superintendent, informed the Board about the following (items a-d):

1. Classified Employee Handbook- 1st Reading.

2. Transportation Handbook- 1st Reading.

3. Latchkey Parent Handbook- 1st Reading.

4. Preschool Student Handbook- 1st Reading.

5. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the AES Long Term Sub, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

6. A motion as made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the DHS Long Term Sub, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

7. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve Elementary Music Curriculum, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

8. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the DHS CCMA Curriculum, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

9. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the Occupational Therapy Services Agreement, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

10. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the English Language Learner Teacher Agreement with Blackford, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

11. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the Classified Corporation Benefit, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

12. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the DMS ECA pay, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

13. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the DHS ECA pay, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

14. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the DHS Tennis Trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

15. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the DHS Choir Trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

16. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the Ivy Tech MOU, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

17. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve Policy Updates- 2nd Reading:

• C125- Admission to the Corporation (Legal Settlement)

• D250- Teacher Appreciation Grant

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

18. Mr. Kile, Superintedent, informed the Board about Policy Updates- 1st Reading:

• A300- Responsible Use of Technology/Internet Use 

• A301- Wireless Communication Device

• B150- Organization

• B200- Membership

• C175- Student Attendance/Academic Engagement/Truancy Prevention

• D200- Standard of Care and Supervision of Students

• D375- Staff Discipline

• E125- Promotion/Placement/Retention of Students

• G360- Data Breach and Protection

19. Superintendent Kile informed the Board about the following fundraisers (information only):

1. Mason Turner, DHS Girls’ Soccer, requests permission to hold a fundraiser on August 10, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Booster account.

1. Assistant Superintendent

1. Donations:

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-2):

1. Request for Eaton Elementary School to accept a donation of school supplies from Dean Miers, as presented.

2. Request for Delaware Community Schools to accept the donations of $1,695.00 in memory of Alice Gillis, as presented.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

2. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the request for the IT Department to surplus items, as presented. The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

11. LETTERS/NOTES

12. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

John Adams – Mr. Adams welcomed back all staff. He commented they have been working really hard to get this year going with lots of changes and the buildings look good. He stated the Albany parking lot looks fantastic. He informed everyone he spoke with people from McGuff Roofing and they are pleased with how things are going on the Delta High School roof. He congratulated all employees who have worked hard throughout the summer. He welcomed all new teachers and thanked the employees who are leaving us for their time, efforts, and everything they have poured into our students. He thanked Dean Miers for the donation and for the donations in memory of Alice Gillis. Mr. Adams knows she would have appreciated that as well. He stated he is pleased to hear the choir trip had a good time in Nashville and is thankful that DelCom has such good staff to carry out those plans.

Jacob Case – Mr. Case concurred with his fellow board member.  He welcomed back all teachers. He commented on the Open Houses at the schools and stated every school was packed with parents and students. He wished all fall sports athletes’ the best of luck and hopes everyone stays safe. He commented the choir and band competitions will be beginning soon and wished them all the best. He hopes everyone has a great Opening Day.

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander gave kudos to the meeting for Opening Day today. She stated Mr. Kile’s comments were nice and she enjoyed seeing all the bright and happy faces.  She stated she knows the staff are all happy to see the kids again. She wished good luck to the new teachers and wishes them the best.  She commented she is excited to see how the Preschool works.  She stated she is looking forward to all the fall sports and will be a tennis parent this Fall. She thanked everyone for the donations and stated they are always appreciated.

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members. He stated he is amazed at how much the facilities are used over the summer even though there are no students in school. He knows the maintenance staff has worked hard to get to the point of having students come back on Wednesday. He thanked the maintenance staff and custodial staff for all the hard work they did over the summer and stated they go 100 miles an hour to get the school ready to start up again. He wished the teachers and staff good luck this week.  He knows they will be exhausted by Friday, but it will be a good exhaustion. He thanked Ms. Camp for doing the trips and stated she is one of the best choir directors he has known and she does a great job of putting together trips. He stated it is not something she has to do, but she does a great job and the kids will be forever changed by these trips. He commented it’s good to know they can be with their classmates and enjoy something outside of Delaware County.  Mr. Engle wished good luck to the teachers and students on Opening Day. He stated it is a fun, exciting, nervous, and exhausting day; but he is glad they are all here to do it again in 2024.

13. FUTURE MEETINGS

1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

14. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

A Work Session was held immediately following the business meeting.

August 5, 2024

LANCE ENGLE               

VALERIE ALEXANDER

JACOB CASE  

JOHN ADAMS