November 6, 2018

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018

6:30 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING



MINUTES


Present:  John Adams, President; Alice Gillis, Vice President; Adam Williams, Secretary; Trent Fox, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Reece Mann, Superintendent


  1. CALL TO ORDER


At 6:30 p.m. Board President, John Adams, called the meeting to order.



  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE



  1. OATH OF OFFICE/BOARD MEMBER



  1. AMEND AGENDA


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



  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to accept the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Alice Gillis to accept the list of vouchers, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Purchases over $7500:


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 1-2):


  1. Indy Controls FS $12,669.00

(freezer/cooler sensors)


  1. Greg Hubler Auto GF $42,255.00

-49,626.00

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-$7,371.00


Robinson Corporation CP $500.00


Robinson Corporation CP $1,765.00


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the following (items C-E):


  1. Title II Grant ($62,550.46), as presented.  


  1. Title IV Grant ($19,893.39), as presented.  


  1. DMS State Farm Safety Grant, as presented.  


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the reimbursement of $617.41 to the DelCom Foundation, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


Scott Blakely, Principal at Eaton Elementary School, stated he has a recommendation for the Math Interventionist position that was approved at the last board meeting.  He stated they had several fine candidates, but Ms. Barnet rose to the top. She has a lot of experience and is exactly what they are needing. She comes from Muncie schools as a Data Coach and Math/Reading Interventionist and has most recently been at WesDel.  He stated they are very lucky to have someone with experience to immediately jump in and do what they’re asking. He thanked the Eaton Alumni Association for donating $300 to help get their Robotics Club started.


Doug Marshall, Principal at Delta Middle School, informed everyone the middle school robotics team competed over the weekend and came in 10th out of 32 teams.  He congratulated them and is looking forward to the rest of the season.  Mr. Marshall stated he has a recommendation for Mr. Criswell to be the athletic director and he’s looking forward to working alongside him.  He invited everyone to their Veterans’ Day Program this Friday at 9:00 a.m. where the choir and band will be showcased. He stated they invited local Veterans’ through email and newsletters and are hoping for a nice turnout.  


Joseph Schmaltz, Principal at Albany Elementary School, stated their Robotics Team is gearing up for their second season.  They’ve added a second all girls’ team so that will be fun. He invited everyone to their Veterans’ Day Program this Friday at 9:30 a.m. He stated if you can’t make the program, come around 10:45 a.m. to have lunch.


Christopher Conley, Principal at Delta High School, informed everyone fall sports has ended.  He stated the girls’ basketball team has already started and beat Muncie Central last week. He stated if you come in the high school gym and look up on the northeast side of the wall where the old scoreboard used to be, there’s a sportsmanship banner the athletic department was awarded from the IHSAA for their sportsmanship score last year.  He informed everyone if you have a score of 100 or above, you get a banner. He stated the cheerleaders just competed the last two weeks in competitions. State finals were held last Saturday where they finished 2nd in their division, which is the highest they’ve placed in the last 9 years.  He stated the theatre program has kicked into high gear with their play “Blithe Spirit”.  They will be performing at the high school on November 15th and 17th at 7:00 p.m. and a matinée on November 18th at 2:00 p.m.  He stated if you’ve never had a chance to see them, they always put on a great show.  



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the recommendation to employ Casey Barnet as a Math Interventionist at Albany/Eaton Elementary Schools, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the following (items 1):


  1. Resignation of Jerry Johnson, Custodian at Albany Elementary School, effective immediately.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


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


  1. Recommendation to employ Chase Criswell as an Athletic Director at Delta Middle School effective January 1, 2019.


  1. Recommendation to employ Shelia Tremaine as a School Bus Driver effective November 5, 2018, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Damon Rector as a Bus Driver Trainee effective November 7, 2018, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Douglas Overmyer as a Bus Driver Trainee effective November 5, 2018, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Jennifer Hobson as a Bus Driver Trainee effective November 7, 2018, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to transfer Deborah Hall from a Custodian at Albany/Eaton Elementary Schools to Albany Elementary School effective November 12, 2018.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the following (items 1-2):


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


  1. Resignation of Preston Phillips, Baseball Coach at Delta Middle School, effective October 29, 2018.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 3-13):


  1. Recommendation to employ Keith Rhonemus as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Connor McCabe as a Coed Diving Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Erica Pluimer as an ISTEP+ Remediation Teacher at Delta High School effective November 8, 2018 through November 26, 2018.


  1. Recommendation to employ James Lodl as an ISTEP+ Remediation Teacher at Delta High School effective November 8, 2018 through November 26, 2018.


  1. Recommendation to employ Amanda Craw as an ISTEP+ Remediation Teacher at Delta High School effective November 8, 2018 through November 26, 2018.


  1. Recommendation to employ Scott Herring as an ISTEP+ Remediation Teacher at Delta High School effective November 8, 2018 through November 26, 2018.

  2. Recommendation to appoint Maurgan Hulecki as a Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Jon Bennett as a Volunteer Assistant Diving Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to transfer Angela Decker from a full time to a part time Academic Team Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Brian Osner as a Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2018-19 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Jason Arnold as a Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2018-19 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1-7):


  1. Tyce Stebbins requests permission to attend IASBO Fall Institute Courses to be held on October 31, 2018 and November 1, 2018 at the Primo Banquet Center in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Cindy Glaze and Doug Fant request permission to attend the First Tee Workshop to be held on November 1, 2018 at Eastside Elementary in Anderson, IN.


  1. Sarah Parker and Christa Hensley request permission to attend Project Success to be held on November 7, 2018 at the MACC in Muncie, IN.


  1. Chris Conley, Joey Gossett, and Greg Kile request permission to attend Early College Network Meeting to be held on November 14, 2018 at the Decatur Early Learning Center in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Amy Lewman requests permission to attend the IASP Fall Professionals Conference to be held from November 18, 2018 through November 20, 2018 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

  2. Ross Elwood requests permission to attend Section 504 in Indiana to be held on December 7, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Laurie Neal and Jeri Harman request permission to attend the Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference to be held from December 10, 2018 through December 11, 2018 at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the NEOLA-Volume 30, Number 2 Corporation Policies-(2nd Reading).  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the requests for unpaid leaves of absence, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Alice Gillis and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the OMS Request for Additional Services, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the Middle School Technology Curriculum Maps, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the permission to move forward with the Albany roadway construction at a not to exceed dollar amount of $37,495.89, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the purchase of an SRO vehicle in the amount of $35,800.00, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Mr. Mann informed the Board about the following fundraisers:


  1. Dawn Raleigh, Delta Troupers, requests permission to sell Ads from November 2018 through May 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the costs of productions, equipment, materials, clothing, etc.


  1. Angela Decker, DMS Class of 2023, 2024, and 2025, requests permission to sell shirts from November 7, 2018 through November 19, 2018, as presented.  Proceeds go towards field trips.


  1. Amanda Craw, DHS Student Council, requests permission to hold a Food Drive from December 3, 2018 through December 8, 2018, as presented.  Proceeds go towards local food pantries.


  1. Marsha Virgin, DMS Student Council, requests permission to hold Hat Day at Delta Middle School on December 7, 2018, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Secret Families.


  1. Scott Blakely, Eaton Elementary and Eaton Police Department, requests permission to hold a Santa visit on December 15, 2018, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Eaton Elementary student activities and the Eaton Police Christmas Toy Drive.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use of Facilities:


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 1-9):


  1. Ben Stephenson, Delta Little League/Baseball Club, requests permission to use the Delta High School gymnasiums from October 29, 2018 through October 30, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hold baseball skills assessments, as presented.


  1. Paul Ashcraft, Albany Basketball League, requests permission to use the Albany Elementary gymnasium from November 2018 through April 2019 to hold practice and league games, as presented.



  1. Angie Grunkemeyer, 5th Grade ECI Boys’ Basketball, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary gymnasium from November 2018 through February 2019 to hold basketball practice, as presented.


  1. Ben Gillum, Delta 5th Grade ECI Basketball, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary gymnasium from November 2018 through February 2019 to hold basketball practice, as presented.


  1. Keith Overholt, and Gary Schliessman, Delta Wrestling Club, request permission to use the Delta High School gymnasium on December 9, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to hold elementary duals, as presented.


  1. Rebecca Condie, Dancin Up Studio, requests permission to use the Delta Middle School cafeteria on December 19, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to hold a Dance Recital, as presented.


  1. David Bratton, Delta Little League, requests permission to use the Royerton baseball fields and concessions from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 to hold the 2019 little league season, as presented.  


  1. Keith Overholt and Gary Schliessman, Delta Wrestling Club, request permission to use the Delta High School gymnasiums on January 27, 2019 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold the Youth Folkstyle Open Tournament, as presented.


  1. David Bratton, Delta Little League, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary cafeteria from February 4, 2019 through February 12, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hold registration, as presented.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



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


  1. Request for Eaton Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $150.00 from the Eaton Elementary PTO, as presented.


  1. Request for Eaton Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $300.00 from the Eaton Alumni Association, as presented.


  1. Request for Delta Middle School to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Benevity Community Impact Fund, as presented.


  1. Request for the Albany Elementary Food Service Department to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00 from Riverview United Baptist Church, as presented.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the request for the Food Service Department to surplus items, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for coming.  He stated this meeting was a little long, but good information was given which is always nice to have.  He congratulated Ms. Barnet and is looking forward to great things. He hopes she enjoys her time. He wished luck to all winter sports as they get started and is looking forward to all other extra-curricular events the kids will be involved in. He thanked everyone for the donations.  

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams welcomed Mr. Engle and stated they are glad he’s here.  He thanked Mr. Stebbins and Ms. Cross for their presentations and the principals for sharing what’s going on in their buildings.  He stated it’s always wonderful to hear about robotics clubs, theatre, and all the events. He welcomed Ms. Barnet and thanked Mr. Criswell for stepping into the AD role at the middle school.  He thanked everyone for their donations and appreciates different groups donating for different reasons.

Alice Gillis – Ms. Gillis welcomed all new hires.  She praised the girls’ basketball team for their first game win and hopes they’ll have another win tonight.  She complimented the cheerleaders and stated she knows from personal experience it’s not an easy job. She thanked everyone who spoke during “Communications from the Floor” and stated it’s nice to be informed about what’s happening in the buildings.  She congratulated Ms. Cross on her accomplishments and certifications.

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle is thankful to have the opportunity to be on the School Board.  He stated he’s a proud Delta Alum and it’s an honor to be here. He appreciates everyone being very welcoming.  

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board members.  He welcomed Ms. Barnet and is glad to have her. He thanked all new hires, people who have switched roles, and employees who have left.  He stated we have a lot of moving parts from cheerleaders to fall sports and all the things that go on at a school the size we are. There are a lot of people doing different things at different times and there’s always something going on.  He stated if you drive past Delta High School, there’s always something going on and that just means a lot of people are dedicated to our kids and he appreciates that. He welcomed Mr. Engle. He’s glad to have him and is looking forward to working with him and serving the community with great honor.  Mr. Adams stated there are a lot of good things that come with being on the School Board. He appreciates the Veterans’ Day Programs and thanked all who put those on because it means a lot to Veterans’.


  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.



  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams and Board President, John Adams, adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.


November 6, 2018



JOHN ADAMS                                               __________________________


ALICE GILLIS                                                   __________________________


ADAM WILLIAMS                                          ___________________________


TRENT FOX                                                      ___________________________


LANCE ENGLE        ___________________________