November 4, 2024

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

MINUTES

Present:  Lance Engle, President; Valerie Alexander, Vice President; Jacob Case, Secretary; John Adams, Member; Dave Grasso, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Greg Kile, Superintendent

  1. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:31 p.m. Board President, Lance Engle called the meeting to order.

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

  1. AMEND AGENDA

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

  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

No comments were received.

  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

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

  1. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on October 14, 2024.

  1. FINANCE

  1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. Resignation of Jared Opel, Custodian at Delta High School, effective October 25, 2024.

  1. Resignation of Caroline McCollum, Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School, effective October 25, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to employ Sarah Price as a Secretary at Royerton Elementary School effective November 5, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to employ Penny Brown as an Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School effective November 5, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ Brylie Tuttle as a Latchkey Aide at Royerton Elementary School effective November 5, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to transfer Maddisyn Morris from a Latchkey     Assistant Supervisor to Supervisor at Eaton Elementary School effective November 5, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to transfer Ryder Riggin from a Latchkey Aide to a Latchkey Assistant Supervisor at Eaton Elementary School effective November 5, 2024.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Resignation of Brian Brewer, Intramural Director at Delta High School, effective immediately.

  1. Recommendation to employ Bethany Ratts as a Robotics Coach (split position) at Albany Elementary School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Brayden Bowman as a Head Coed Swim Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jackson Condie as a Diving Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jacob Van Pelt as an Intramural Director at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Cody LeCount as a Head Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Austin Crouch as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ David Locke and Jimmy Boyd as JV Wrestling Coaches (split position) at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jessica Bryan as an Assistant Cheer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Riley Moulton as an Assistant Swim Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Isaac Hunter as an Assistant Dive Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Dustin Bollinger as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Jacob Gray as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Bill Wicker as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Joe Mosier as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Brian Osner as a Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Jackson Condie as a Volunteer Assistant Diving Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. Joey Gossett, James Lodl, Cindy Kunda, Sam Carlton, and Mary May request permission to attend Early College Collective to be held on  October 29, 2024 at MADE in Plainfield in Plainfield, IN.

  1. Adrianne Wingler requests permission to attend the American               Orff-Schulwert Association National Conference to be held from           November 13, 2024 through November 16, 2024 at the Iowa Event    Center in Des Moines, IA.

  1. Joey Gossett, Mary May, Cindy Kunda, Lynn Calloway, Nancy Kunk, and Sam Carlton request permission to attend the RECN Quad Meeting to be held on November 14, 2024 at Wabash High School in Wabash, IN.

  1. Joey Gossett requests permission to attend the IASP Fall Professionals Conference to be held from November 24, 2024 through                November 26, 2024 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Laurie Neal, Anna Clark, and Matt Huber request permission to attend the IAG Conference to be held from December 9, 2024 through             December 10, 2024 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Lance Brand requests permission to attend Future of Education Technology to be held from January 13 ,2025 through January 17, 2025 at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

  1. Sandy York requests permission to attend the Indiana Music Educator’s Conference to be held from January 16, 2025 through January 18, 2025 at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. Trace Fritz, DGSA and DBC, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary gym and cafeteria from November 2024 through March 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hold practices, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

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

  1.   J&D Turf OP $25,522.12

(DHS softball/baseball fields)

  1. Central Security and Communications FS/OP $21,203.63

(security cameras)

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Dave Grasso and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the Delta High School Talent Show Fund transfer to the Student Activity Fund, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by John Adams to approve the Secured School Safety Grant ($52,650.00), as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

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

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the recommendation to employ Jasmine Polito as a Teacher at Royerton Elementary School effective December 16, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Dave Grasso to approve the request for an unpaid day, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote. 

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the Ball State University MOU, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Superintendent Kile informed the Board about the 2025-26 School Year Calendar- 1st Reading.

  1.  A motion was made by Dave Grasso and seconded by John Adams to approve the following Policy Updates- 2nd Reading:

  • C275 Test Security Provisions

  • C525 Medical Needs at School

  • D300- Alcohol & Controlled Substance Policy for CDL & Safety Sensitive Positions

  • F125 Purchasing Procedures and Capital Assets

  • F350 Reserve and Liquidity

  • G350 Audio Video and Digital Recording of Meetings

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

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

  1. Elana Camp, DHS Choir, requests permission to paint   driveways as a fundraiser from October 15, 2024 through October 25, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Orlando trip.

  1. Angela Decker, DMS, requests permission to sell class shirts from November 5, 2024 through November 25, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the 2025 Washington D.C. trip.

  1. Morgan Jones and Wendy Brown, DMS DJHS, request permission to collect money from November 14, 2024 through November 25, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Secret Families.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

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

  1. Request for Delta Middle School to accept a donation in the amount of $50.00 from Angie and Andy Campbell, as presented.

  2. Request for DelCom Food Service to accept a donation in the amount of $1,100.00 from the Eaton Police Reserves, as presented.

  3. Request for Delta Middle School to accept a donation in the amount of $1,500.00 from the Delta Wrestling Club, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

Dave Grasso – Dr. Grasso thanked Ms. Cross for the food service updates and sharing her slides.  He congratulated Ms. Polito on her new position at Royerton.

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board member.  He stated Veterans Day is next week and that’s near and dear to his heart.  He gave a shout-out to all Veterans including Mr. Engle and all who have served.  He stated he’s glad as a corporation we still honor and have folks in to take part in that.  He commented he’s not sure all schools do that, but it seems that has dwindled over the years and he thinks it’s important we still do that.  He thanked Ms. Cross for coming and giving them food service updates and stated he doesn’t know how to really put that into perspective other than they are busy and it’s a lot serving 129,520 meals.  He asked Ms. Cross to inform her staff of a job well done from the Board.  He stated they don’t always get heard about a lot, but they work hard and it’s nice to hear those numbers and all they do.  He asked her to please let her staff know they greatly appreciate what they do.  He thanked Ms. Polito, Ms. Price, and Ms. Brown for being here.  He’s glad they are a part of the family and he can’t wait to see what they bring to the table.  He thanked everyone for their donations and stated there are very few meetings that go by where we don’t have donations to our school and they are all greatly appreciated.  He gave a shout-out to Coach Overholt and commented 56 wins and 44 losses over his period of time is not too shabby.  He stated the amount of time and effort it takes to be the head football coach, or any head coach, is an endeavor and he’s glad we had him.  Mr. Adams knows he’ll do even better things as an Assistant Principal for us.  He stated it’s greatly appreciated and was a fun ride.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case concurred with his fellow board members.  He welcomed all new staff members.  He stated food service has served a lot of meals and thanked them for all they do.  He thanked everyone for their donations, especially the Eaton Police Department to help pay off student lunch debt.  

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander welcomed Ms. Polito, Ms. Price, and Ms. Brown.  She stated they couldn’t have decided to join better elementary schools.  She appreciates the donations and commented she’s looking forward to winter sports starting up.  She stated to remember to vote tomorrow if you haven’t already.  She thanked Mr. Adams and Mr. Engle for their service for Veterans Day.  She stated the food service department engaging and having fun with the kids and dressing up is really neat and fun.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members.  He welcomed all new hires and thanked them for joining the DelCom family and hopes they find a home here.  He stated it’s a great place to be.  He commented we take food service for granted at times.  He stated it’s just one of those things where kids go to lunch and they get a meal, but it’s a really big deal.  He commented it can make or break a kid’s day sometimes if they are having a tough day, they go get lunch, and their day gets better.  He wanted to make sure to comment we need more nacho days at the middle school.  He gave a shout-out to the Spell Bowl team for being Hoosier Heritage Conference Champs.  He congratulated all fall sports teams and wished good luck to winter sports teams. 

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Jacob Case and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

November 4, 2024

LANCE ENGLE               


VALERIE ALEXANDER


JACOB CASE  



JOHN ADAMS


DAVE GRASSO __________________________________________