September 23, 2019

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

6:30 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING



MINUTES


Present:  John Adams, President; Trent Fox, Secretary; Lance Engle, Member; Jacob Case, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Reece Mann, Superintendent


Absent:  Adam Williams, Vice President


  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 Lance Engle to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. 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, September 9, 2019.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. 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.




  1. Purchases over $7500:


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (item 1):


  1. DeMoulin Bros. & Co.     (band uniforms)

George and Frances Ball Foundation:   $25,000.00

DelCom Foundation:                                +12,500.00

2020 Budget:           12,500.00

          $50,000.00


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the Malcon Contract, as presented. The motion was approved 4-0 vote. 


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items D-F):


  1. DHS Vex Robotics Grant ($2,047.94).


  1. Secured School Grant ($20,000.00).


  1. High Ability Grant ($36,043.00).  


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following Adoption Resolutions:


2020 Bus Replacement Plan

2020 Capital Projects Plan

Form 4


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION- eLearning

 





  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


Amy Lewman, Royerton Elementary Principal, informed everyone Friday was Parent Appreciation Day and they had an amazing turnout.  They went through 100 dozen doughnuts in three hours. She stated parents were constantly in and out of the building supporting the book fair or having a doughnut with their kids.  She thanked all teachers and staff for being willing to help. She introduced Ms. Nash and Ms. Lease who will be instructional assistants beginning tomorrow. Ms. Lewman stated she’s excited for both of these ladies and appreciates them wanting to be Redbirds.



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


  1. None.


  1. Classified Staff


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


  1. Recommendation to employ Abby Nash as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective September 24, 2019.


  1. Recommendation to employ Angela Lease as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective September 24, 2019, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Steven Foulk as a Non-route Bus Driver effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.










  1. Extra-Curricular


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (item 1):


  1. Resignation of Holly Hopkins, Student Council Sponsor at Delta High School, effective immediately.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 2-10):


  1. Recommendation to employ Gary Schliessman as a Head Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Norman Locke as an Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Keith Rhonemus as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Allison Dotson as a 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Joel Van Pelt as an Intramural Director at Delta Middle School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Amanda Craw as a Student Council Sponsor (full position) at Delta High School effective immediately.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Chandler Cross as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Luke Schliessman as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the     2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Randall Willis as a Volunteer Assistant 6th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1-13):


  1. Nancy Kunk requests permission to attend Grimes Horticulture Trial Gardens to be held on September 13, 2019 at Grimes Horticulture in Concord, OH.


  1. Amy Larrabee requests permission to attend Transition Portfolio Training to be held on September 27, 2019 at the Ball State Alumni Center in Muncie, IN.


  1. Kelly Green, Lisa Davis, Maggie Neckers, and Michelle Alley request permission to attend PALS Screening to be held on September 30, 2019 at Royerton Elementary School.


  1. Kendra Clements, Lindsay Roberts, Kendra Hirons, and Terri Shaw request permission to attend PALS Screening to be held on         October 1, 2019 at Royerton Elementary School.


  1. Kristi Gibson, Matt Huber, Whitney Hood, and Ashley Osterholt request permission to attend PALS Testing to be held on              October 2, 2019 at Albany Elementary School.


  1. Reece Mann, Darin Gullion, and Greg Kile request permission to attend the 2019 IAPSS District VI Fall District In-Service to be held on October 28, 2019 at the Ball State Alumni Center in Muncie, IN.


  1. Darin Gullion, Cheryl Dominick, and Adrienne Smith request permission to attend the Annual Users Meeting for Komputrol Financial Software to be held on October 31, 2019 at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, IN.


  1. David Reade and Julie Whittington request permission to attend the 2019 INSHAPE State Conference to be held from November 4, 2019 through November 5, 2019 at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, IN.

  2. Janelle Davis requests permission to attend the Annual Users Meeting for Komputrol Financial Software to be held on November 6, 2019 at the Komputrol/Boyce Office in Daleville, IN.


  1. Brytany Pope requests permission to attend ABA Practical Strategies for School to be held on November 15, 2019 at the CTECC Admin Building in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Dawn Raleigh requests permission to attend the Delta Troupers 8th Grade Performance to be held on November 15, 2019 at Delta High School.


  1. Scott Blakely requests permission to attend the Indiana Association of School Principals Fall Conference to be held from November 24, 2019 through November 26, 2019 at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Larry Cicotte, Carrie Cooper, Julie Marshall, and Lisa McKee request permission to attend PALS Testing to be held on October 3, 2019 at Eaton Elementary School.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve NEOLA Policies-Volume 31, No. 2, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle 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. Teresa Schwer and Kelly Green, Royerton Student Council, request permission to collect food donations and money for charities, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Center Chapel Food Pantry, Secret Families, and other community organizations.



    1. Teresa Schwer and Kelly Green, Royerton Student Council, request permission to sell Smencils from February 10, 2020 through February 14, 2020, as presented.  Proceeds go towards purchasing equipment.


    1. Teresa Schwer and Kelly Green, Royerton Student Council, request permission to sell heart shaped lollipops from     February 11, 2020 through February 13, 2020, as presented. Proceeds go towards purchasing equipment.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use of Facilities:


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-4):


    1. Jennifer Benavides, Girl Scouts, requests permission to use the Eaton Elementary cafeteria on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to hold Girl Scout meetings, as presented.


      1. Mark Detweiler, Delta Boys’ Youth Basketball, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary gymnasium from October 2019 through January 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hold practices, as presented.  


      1. Tony Santino and Laura Seibold-Caudill, Cardinal Swim Club, request permission to use the Delta High School pool and locker rooms from October 25, 2019 through October 26, 2019 to hold the Cardinal Daktacular and Age Group Swim Meet, as presented.


      1. Tony Santino and Laura Seibold-Caudill, Cardinal Swim Club, request permission to use the Delta High School pool and locker rooms from December 6, 2019 through December 8, 2019 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to hold a swim meet, as presented.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.






  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following surplus items:


Royerton Elementary School

Albany Elementary Food Service Department

Eaton Elementary Food Service Department


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the permission to release RFP for the phone system, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Jacob Case – Mr. Case thanked the George and Frances Ball Foundation and the DelCom Foundation for their grants towards band uniforms.  He stated it will be nice to see the band marching in them and looking sharp. He thanked Mr. Kile for the eLearning presentation.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle thanked Mr. Kile for his eLearning presentation.  He stated Parent Appreciation at Royerton is neat and appreciates them doing that.  He’s sure the parents and kids have a great time. He informed everyone he attended the Albany Carnival on Friday.  He stated it was well attended and thanked all parents, teachers, and staff who were involved.

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for coming and Caleb Oliver for leading them in the Pledge of Allegiance.  He thanked Mr. Kile for the eLearning presentation. He hopes as we move along down that path, we can figure out what is best for everyone and put together something good for the parents and kids.  He stated they have their annual board conference coming up. He appreciates everyone allowing them to attend so they can gain insight from other schools that will help our corporation along the way. Mr. Fox thanked the George and Frances Ball Foundation and the DelCom Foundation for giving money towards band uniforms.




John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board members.  He thanked Caleb Oliver for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.   He stated yet another meeting where organizations have stepped up and provided financial assistant to our corporation and he greatly appreciates it.  He thanked Ms. Lewman for being here and informing them on what’s going on in her building. He thanked Mr. Kile for coming and hopes he takes away things they discussed about eLearning.  He stated he has no doubt we have the best of the best working on eLearning days and they will come up with a fine plan. He thinks it’s important to talk about issues and make sure we are all doing what’s best for our kids and teachers and they are getting the benefit of what they’re intended for.  He’s anxious to hear what that will look like as they move forward. Mr. Adams stated he’s heard a lot of good things about our buildings and grounds and the way things are looking. He couldn’t be more pleased with where we are and where we’re headed. He informed everyone the Board will go to Indianapolis this weekend and spend two days listening to different speakers and topics.  He stated its great all the board members get to go and experience something unique. They get to talk with other board members and superintendents from different school corporations. He stated it gives them a chance to see what’s working in other parts of the state and could be something they can bring back to DelCom. He stated over the years they’ve brought back ideas that are now implemented that we didn’t have before. He thinks it’s important they go and is glad all of them can take time away from their work and families to do that.  Mr. Adams stated it’s beneficial to help move our corporation forward, it’s a great opportunity, and he’s looking forward to the weekend.  


  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. The 2019 ISBA/IAPSS Fall Conference will be held from September 30, 2019 through October 1, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in   Indianapolis, IN.


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Delta High School.










  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle and Board President, John Adams, adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.



September 23, 2019



JOHN ADAMS                                               __________________________


ADAM WILLIAMS                                           __________________________


TRENT FOX                                               ___________________________


LANCE ENGLE                                                ___________________________


JACOB CASE         ___________________________