DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019
6:30 p.m.
EATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINUTES
Present: John Adams, President; Adam Williams, Vice President; Trent Fox, Secretary; Lance Engle, Member; Jacob Case, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Reece Mann, Superintendent
John Adams, Board President, announced Mr. Williams would be late due to attending a track meet at New Castle.
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CALL TO ORDER
At 6:30 p.m. Board President, John Adams, called the meeting to order.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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AMEND AGENDA
A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to amend the agenda, as presented. The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
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MINUTES
A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Monday, April 1, 2019. The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
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FINANCE
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A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to accept the list of vouchers, as presented. The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
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Purchases over $7500:
A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (item 1):
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Learning.com TBR $14,509.75
(Elementary Curriculum)
The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (item 2):
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Barton-Coe-Vilamaa OP $4,500.00
(RES roof)
The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (item 3):
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Bales Construction Services FS/OP $8,241.12
(EES cafeteria/gym)
The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (item 4):
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Sanity Solutions OP $67,435.74
(Server Blade)
The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
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A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the permission to advertise the Royerton Roofing Project, as presented. The motion was approved 4-0 vote.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Doug Marshall, Delta Middle School Principal, informed everyone spring sports are underway and it’s nice to see kids involved in sports. He stated the Integrity Awards are tonight and Rebekah Thorpe and Chloe Ashcraft are representing Delta Middle School and will find out if they received an award. Mr. Marshall is very proud of all who entered the essay contest.
Chris Conley, Delta High School Principal, informed everyone last Wednesday was their National Honor Society Induction where they inducted 29 sophomores. He stated it was a beautiful ceremony and Dr. Brand and Mrs. Fox did a wonderful job, as always. He said it’s getting harder to take a picture on the staircase because it’s really full. He stated spring sports are off and running with events almost every night. He informed everyone tomorrow night is the only home track meet so it will also be Senior Night. He stated they are in the midst of the 2nd round of ISTEP testing. He thanked Mr. Kile for taking care of things after a frantic phone call or email. He informed everyone for juniors and seniors who haven’t passed parts of ISTEP and because Graduation Pathways was approved, they were able to test around 100 students in the ASVAB. This would complete bucket 3 for them if they get a score of 31 or higher. He stated the goal is take the pressure off juniors, especially as they move into their senior year. They can relax and worry about credits instead of not passing the test.
Scott Blakely, Eaton Elementary Principal, wanted to recognize Olivia Marshall for the Integrity Awards and representing Eaton Elementary. He stated she will be recognized tonight and he’s very proud of her accomplishments.
Haley Cross, Food Service Director, informed the Board about the Royerton Elementary serving lines. She thanked the teachers and staff at Royerton and stated they are very happy with the project.
**Vice President, Adam Williams, entered the meeting.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION- Transportation
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NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mann informed the Board about the following (items A-C):
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Elementary School Rule Folder Changes-1st Reading.
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Delta Middle School Handbook-1st Reading.
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Delta High School Handbook-1st Reading.
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Certified Staff
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None.
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Classified Staff
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A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the resignation of Randall Davis, PowerSchool Administrator/Data Manager, effective April 8, 2019. The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 2-8):
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Recommendation to employ Natalie Ashcraft as a Food Service Cook at Eaton Elementary School effective April 15, 2019, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.
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Recommendation to employ Lani Richey as a School Bus Driver effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.
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Recommendation to employ Mitchell Hahn as a Summer Grounds Crew Mower effective immediately.
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Recommendation to employ Julie Calhoun as a Summer Bus Cleaner effective June 3, 2019.
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Recommendation to employ the following Summer Food Service Cooks:
Tracy Bullock
Hannah Fields
Amy Mills
Brandy Sorrell
Angela Shepherd
Elizabeth Dominguez-Swallows
Missy Haney
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Recommendation to employ the following Latchkey Interns:
Kaylee Seals
Hannah Morey
Avery Lewman
Kaysi Lampton
Caden Morris
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Recommendation to decrease the hours of Laurie Crose, Food Service Cook at Royerton Elementary School, from 5.75 to 3.5 hours per day effective April 10, 2019.
The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
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Extra-Curricular
A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 1-2):
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Resignation of Ron Curry, 7th Grade Head Football Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.
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Resignation of Preston Phillips, Assistant Cross Country Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.
The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 3-7):
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Recommendation to employ Whitney Stewart as a Head Volleyball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.
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Recommendation to employ Kara Jackson as a Performing Arts Sponsor at Eaton Elementary School effective for the 2018-19 school year.
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Recommendation to employ Ronda Harper as an IREAD-3 Remediation Teacher at Albany Elementary School effective June 3, 2019 through June 6, 2019.
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Recommendation to employ Shanon Smith as an IREAD-3 Remediation Teacher at Royerton Elementary School effective June 3, 2019 through June 6, 2019.
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Recommendation to employ Christy Myers as an IREAD-3 Remediation Teacher at Eaton Elementary School effective June 3, 2019 through June 6, 2019.
The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
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Conference Requests/Field Trips
A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-7):
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Nakkia Jester requests permission to attend the Herff Jones Advisers Luncheon to be held on April 12, 2019 at Bravo Cucina Italiana in Indianapolis, IN.
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Haley Cross requests permission to attend the HPS School Food Purchasing Committee Meeting to be held on April 18, 2019 at Northwest Allen County Schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
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Karen Kirtley requests permission to attend the INAAFCS Conference to be held from April 22, 2019 through April 23, 2019 at Ritz Charles Carmel High School in Carmel, IN.
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Reece Mann and Darin Gullion request permission to attend the IAPSS Professional Development Seminar to be held on April 25, 2019 at Primo South in Indianapolis, IN.
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Derick Bright requests permission to attend Transfinder University to be held from June 11, 2019 through June 13, 2019 at MicroKnowledge in Latham, NY.
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Curt Grams requests permission to attend PLTW Intro to Engineering Design to be held from June 17, 2019 through June 28, 2019 at IUPUI in Indianapolis, IN.
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Amanda Lewis requests permission to attend the Indiana Literacy Conference to be held on September 14, 2019 at Noblesville High School in Noblesville, IN.
The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
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Information and Proposals
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Superintendent
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A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence, as presented. The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
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A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve Sonia Smith to be a Temporary Substitute Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School, as presented. The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items c-g):
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DMS Tennis Clinic.
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Penguin Classic Tennis Tournament.
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Tim Cleland Tennis Camp.
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Delta Football Youth Camp.
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Youth Soccer Clinic.
The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
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A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve NEOLA Policies-Volume 31, No.1-2nd Reading. The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
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Mr. Mann informed the Board about the following fundraisers:
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Joseph Schmaltz, Albany Elementary School, requests permission to sell cookbooks from April 15, 2019 through May 9, 2019, as presented. Proceeds go towards Albany Relay for Life-American Cancer Society.
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Nakkia Jester, DMS Yearbook Club, requests permission to hold an 8th Grade Semi-Formal on May 24, 2019, as presented. Proceeds go towards yearbook costs.
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Assistant Superintendent
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Use of Facilities:
A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-3):
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Ed Pemberton, Delta Girls’ Softball Association, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary softball fields to hold the 2019 Softball Season, as presented.
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Tom Marquell, DeSoto Alumni, requests permission to use the Albany Elementary gymnasium on May 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hold the DeSoto Alumni Banquet, as presented.
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Christopher Overholt, Indiana Football Hall of Fame, requests permission to use the Delta High School football field, concession stand, parking lot, and locker rooms on June 21, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to hold the 2019 East-West Hall of Fame Classic, as presented.
The motion was approved 5-0 vote.
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LETTERS/NOTES
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BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Jacob Case – Mr. Case thanked the Eaton staff and Administration for allowing them to hold the meeting here tonight. He stated it’s nice to get out and about and check out other facilities at DelCom. He thanked all staff, teachers, bus drivers, etc. for Saturday school. He stated it went as smooth as it could go and his kids did okay and seemed to have fun.
Lance Engle – Mr. Engle thanked transportation for coming tonight and presenting their thoughts on kids safety, issues with buses, and making sure everyone’s safe. He thanked Ms. Cross for coming and presenting the Bird Feeder, Eaton for having the meeting tonight, and everyone for making Saturday school enjoyable. He stated there were a lot of positive comments and his kids enjoyed it and had a good day.
Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked Mr. Blakely and Eaton Elementary for having them. He thanked everyone for their presentations and stated it’s a lengthy process to pass the testing to be a bus driver. He’s heard from a few people if you missed parts of the test, you have to go back and re-take it and that’s never fun. He appreciates the efforts that were put in for Saturday school because it helps us get out a little sooner and that’s the reason it was doable for everyone. He thinks getting out before June was a nice factor and incentive. Mr. Fox is looking forward to hearing about the sports teams and all events this spring. He stated the middle school has picked up a few sports they didn’t used to have and he’s looking forward to seeing how they turn out. He hopes everyone enjoys spring.
Adam Williams – Mr. Williams apologized for his tardiness as he was at a middle school event in New Castle. He stated flexibility and understanding was the name of the game for Saturday school and so many people cooperated and did what was right at every level, including staff, teachers, administration, and parents. He greatly appreciates all parties involved in helping do the best of what we needed to do.
John Adams – Mr. Adams welcomed Ms. Stewart, new Delta High School Head Volleyball Coach. He wishes her the best and knows everyone is excited to get her started with the kids. He thanked her for coming on board and is sure she’ll do a great job. He thanked Ms. Cross for her presentation and is glad the Royerton project is working out for everyone. He stated all kids should have enough time to eat and hopefully this will solve a lot of problems. He thanked Transportation for their presentation and for bringing problems to their attention. He stated one thing in today’s society with liability and all that comes into play is to do all we can, but not setting ourselves up for failure. He thinks our parents would be more than willing to work with the constraints we have, but he agrees that communication needs to start now. He wished them the best in their endeavors and is sure he’ll hear how it goes. He understands their concerns and thanked them for bringing it to their attention. Mr. Adams stated he’s heard a few things about Saturday school. He hasn’t heard of anyone being upset now that it’s happened. He thinks parents enjoyed the day with their significant other and had some time to themselves. He’s been asked why we aren’t building Saturdays into the calendar and stated he would take that under advisement. He also heard a few comments that during winter there isn’t a lot going on and we have to heat the buildings, so we should throw in some extra Saturdays here and there. He stated it was neat to hear different thoughts because he doesn’t think some people were all that up for it, but after it ended up being a decent day, it worked out well. He thanked all staff, teachers, bus drivers, custodians, etc. for helping make it happen so we could get out on time. He stated it’s definitely something you don’t want to do often, but he’s glad we have a team who can put things like this together and make it happen. He knows many are appreciative we’re going to be able to get out before June and keep graduation where it needs to be. He thanked Mr. Blakely for allowing them to hold the meeting here this evening.
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FUTURE MEETINGS
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A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case and Board President, John Adams, adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
April 15, 2019
JOHN ADAMS __________________________
ADAM WILLIAMS __________________________
TRENT FOX ___________________________
LANCE ENGLE ___________________________
JACOB CASE ___________________________