October 16, 2018

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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. AMEND AGENDA


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



  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox 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. E-Solutions CP $14,400.00

(DMS/DHS Security upgrade)


  1. Presidio TF $9,190.30

(Smartnet renewal)


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


Joseph Schmaltz, Principal at Albany Elementary School, stated fall break was good for us.  The students’ and staff came back rejuvenated and ready to go. He stated they are gearing up for Parent Teacher Conferences and have good NWEA data to go over.  He informed everyone their Camp Tecumseh trip was a great trip and the highlight this year was fishing. He had the opportunity to go to Mitchell Farms today with Ms. Parker, Ms. Hensley, Ms. Pope, and Mr. Conley’s classes.  He stated they had a farm field trip for the special needs classes and it was incredible. The Mitchell family is so good about opening their farm. He stated he got there in time to enjoy a hay ride with them and it was a great time.  Mr. Schmaltz appreciates the Boards support for the added staff at Albany. He could not be happier with his staff and has so much love and respect for them. He stated they are a fantastic group. He stated he just came from the Spell Bowl and towards the end, Eaton and Albany were neck and neck until Olivia Marshall went up in the last round and scored 6 out of 7 and blew them away.  


Doug Marshall, Principal at Delta Middle School, thanked the Board for fall break.  He stated they are also getting ready for Parent Teacher Conferences and looking forward to opening their doors and having important conversations. He stated on Friday, they are having a collaboration day and a good day planned for all the teachers at the middle school.  Mr. Marshall introduced Shawn Churchill. He informed everyone she is the middle school Spanish teacher candidate and he’s excited for her to join their staff.


Tyce Stebbins, Director of Building and Grounds, updated the Board on the Delta High School project.  



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the recommendation to employ Shawn Churchill as a Teacher at Delta Middle School effective November 1, 2018, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


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


  1. Resignation of Phillip Treutlein, Mechanic at Transportation, effective October 26, 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 2-6):


  1. Recommendation to employ Dustan Starnes as a Maintenance Technician effective October 30, 2018, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ David Pitman as a Bus Driver Trainee effective October 16, 2018, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to transfer Casey Meyers from a Bus Driver Trainee to a School Bus Driver effective October 4, 2018.


  1. Recommendation to transfer Isaiah Robles from a Bus Driver Trainee     to a School Bus Driver effective October 5, 2018.


  1. Recommendation to transfer Judy Riddle from a Food Service Sub to a Food Service Cook at Delta High School effective October 1, 2018.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular

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


  1. Recommendation to employ Alison Jackson as a Head Coed Swim Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Jagen Arnold as an Assistant Swim Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2018-19 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Kendi Zvokal as a 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Brittany Dominick as an 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Connor McCabe as a Diving Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2018-19 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Matt Shafer as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Allison Dotson as a Volunteer Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2018-19 school year.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the following (item 8):


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


The motion was approved three in favor with Trent Fox abstaining.



  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 1-6):


  1. Christy Bilby and Lisa Brand request permission to attend Camp Adventure to be held on October 16, 2018 at Camp Adventure in Muncie, IN.


  1. Julie Blakely requests permission to attend Teach Rock to be held on October 29, 2018 at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, IN.


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


  1. Brittany Dominick and Elizabeth Lay request permission to attend Counselors for Computing to be held on December 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Reece Mann requests permission to attend the 2018 IAPSS Annual Meeting to be held from November 28, 2018 through November 30, 2018 at The Westin in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Darin Gullion, Cheryl Dominick, Adrienne Smith, and Janelle Davis request permission to attend the IASBO Annual Meeting to be held from May 8, 2019 through May 10, 2019 at the Ft. Wayne Convention Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. Mr. Mann informed the Board about the NEOLA-Volume 30, Number 2 Corporation Policies-(1st Reading).


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the increase in hourly wages for the Food Service Department, 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 permission to post ISTEP+10 positions at Delta High School, 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 an unpaid leave of absence, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


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


  1. Andy Lewman, Delta Girls’ Basketball, requests permission to hold a Snap Raise online fundraiser from October 22, 2018 through November 26, 2018, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the girls’ basketball program.


  1. Cathy Wilburn, DHS Boys’ Basketball Boosters, requests permission to sell poinsettias and pine wreaths from October 22, 2018 through November 22, 2018, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the general booster fund for new uniforms, warm-ups, team meals, and funding activities.


  1. Cathy Wilburn, DHS Boys’ Basketball Boosters, requests permission to hold miscellaneous games at the high school boys’ basketball games from November 17, 2018 through February 22, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards scholarships and the general booster fund.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use of Facilities:


  1. None.


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $2,706.50 from the Class of 2018, 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 congratulated Ms. Churchill and hopes she enjoys her time at Delta Middle School.  He is excited to have her here and is looking forward to great things. He stated fall sports are winding down with tennis, volleyball, and boys’ cross country ending with good seasons.  He wished good luck to the girls’ cross country team who will be going to Semi State this weekend and the football team in their tournament. He hopes everyone enjoyed fall break with family and hopes we have a good 9 weeks.

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams stated not a lot of activities are going on, but wanted to highlight the girls’ cross country team for going to Semi State.  He stated that’s exciting and wanted to make sure they got due credit for all their hard work. He appreciates them representing DelCom well.  He thanked everyone who comes to the meetings and shares what’s going on in their buildings. He stated hearing about the Mitchell family farm field trip is neat and thanked them for making that happen for a special group of kids.  Mr. Williams congratulated Ms. Churchill. He thanked her for taking the job and stepping into that role.

Alice Gillis – Ms. Gillis congratulated Ms. Churchill and wished her luck.  She congratulated the girls’ cross country team and wished the football team luck in their tournament.  She thanked the Mitchell family and stated they are great family. Ms. Gillis commented she can see where Ms. Parker gets her good nature.  

John Adams – Mr. Adams thanked everyone for coming.  He thanked Mr. Schmaltz for his comments and stated he loves his Albany staff too.  He stated good things are going on in all of our buildings and that’s a testament, not only to the leadership represented in each building, but also from the leadership out of the Administration Building. He’s positive a lot of things were going on in the buildings over fall break because that gives other teams the opportunity to get into places they normally couldn’t if we were in session.  He thanked everyone for their efforts and stated it was a job well done. He wishes the best to all sports teams heading into conferences. He thanked the sports teams who are finished with their seasons for their sportsmanship. He stated you don’t hear about DelCom students’ not doing what their supposed to on the field and that’s a testament to the people in the leadership roles who are stressing sportsmanship to be done the right way.  He stated you aren’t going to win every single ball game, but there are ways to lose gracefully and at the end of the day, sportsmanship is a very big thing. Mr. Adams welcomed Ms. Churchill and thanked her for picking Delcom. He thanked Mr. Treutlein and wished him and his family all the best.


  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. An Executive Session will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at  6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building.


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 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 6:59 p.m.


October 16, 2018



JOHN ADAMS                                               __________________________


ALICE GILLIS                                                   __________________________


ADAM WILLIAMS                                          ___________________________


TRENT FOX                                                      ___________________________