September 9, 2019

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

6:30 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING



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


  1. CALL TO ORDER


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



  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Recess Meeting)


President Adams recessed the regular business meeting to hold a Public Hearing.  Dr. Gullion, Assistant Superintendent, explained the purpose of the hearing and asked for public comments on the following:


2020 Budgets

    2020-2022 Capital Projects plan

2020-2031 Bus Replacement plan


  No comments were received.  A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Jacob Case and President Adams closed the hearing and resumed the regular business meeting.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  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 5-0 vote.


  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to accept the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Monday, August 19, 2019.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the list of vouchers, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Purchases over $7500:


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


  1. Electronic Strategies Construction $4,919.97

(computers) OP +$3,279.98

$8,199.95


  1. McGraw Hill TBR $12,442,17

(Elementary textbooks)


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


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


Reduce Appropriations for 2019 Budgets

Rainy Day Fund

Transfer to Rainy Day Fund

Expenditure of Rainy Day Funds


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve Title II ($70,374.20), as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve Section 125 Flexibility Plan Adoption Agreement, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Dr. Gullion gave a Monthly Finance Review presentation.


  1. RES CAMP FLAT ROCK TRIP


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the RES Camp Flat Rock trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


Joseph Schmaltz, Principal at Albany Elementary School, stated Dr. Gullion did a nice job on the public hearing.  He stated this year they won’t be going to Camp Tecumseh, it is their off year. They are going to Indianapolis to the State Museum, State Capitol, and Lucas Oil Stadium.  He introduced Mary Carter who will be an IA at Albany beginning tomorrow. He informed everyone Mary’s daughter is a 4th grader at Albany and Mary is a few classes away from getting her teaching license.  


Janelle Davis, HR Generalist, stated her husband Zach wanted her to mention DelCom’s ILEARN scores.  She stated when they were looking at school districts before their kids were in school, they chose this corporation and are very proud they did.



  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 1-2):


  1. Resignation of Christopher Hutton, Non-route Bus Driver, effective     immediately.  


  1. Resignation of Kim Bennett, Instructional Assistant at Delta High School, effective August 30, 2019.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 3-6):


  1. Recommendation to employ Sheila Franklin as a Custodian at Albany/Eaton Elementary Schools effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Jennifer Vest as a Custodian at Delta High School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Mary Carter as an Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School effective September 10, 2019, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Tyann Bland as a Latchkey Aide effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular

 

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


  1. Termination of Brook Gates, Cheerleading Coach (split position) at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


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


  1. Recommendation to employ Chris Van Pelt as an Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Dave Marshall as a JV Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Carter Anderson as a Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


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


  1. Recommendation to employ Jon Kern as an 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Alison Jackson as a Head Co-ed Swim Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2019-20 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1-14):


  1. Marilee Creech requests permission to attend Project Success to be held on September 12, 2019 at Forest Manor in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Jessica Blakely requests permission to attend Reading Recovery Training to be held on September 13, 2019 at Wright State University in Dayton, OH.


  1. Lindsey Thompson requests permission to attend the 2019        Flipping the Switch Summit to be held from September 16, 2019 through  September 17, 2019 at the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Doug Marshall, Kurt Griffis, and Rob Jones request permission            to attend the 2019 Flipping the Switch Summit to be held on September 17, 2019 at the University of Indianapolis in      Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Gary Marvin requests permission to attend SRO Professional Development to be held on September 18, 2019 at Decatur Township School of Excellence in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Lindsey Thompson requests permission to attend the TEAM      Meeting to be held on September 20, 2019 at Carmel Clay Schools in Carmel, IN.


  1. Cynthia Hall requests permission to attend the Indiana ACTE Conference to be held from September 20, 2019 through        September 21, 2019 at the Marriott East in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Lindsey Thompson and Julie Brown request permission to attend UNITE Meetings to be held on September 20, 2019, December 6, 2019, and April 24, 2020 at the Brownsburg Administration Center in Brownsburg, IN.


  1. Nannette Triplett, Shayla Shirk, Jim Thompson, and Angela Decker request permission to attend the 2019 Academic Coaches Conference to be held on September 23, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Christopher Conley requests permission to attend New Schools Training for Early College to be held on September 23, 2019 at Ben Davis University High School in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Scott Blakely requests permission to attend Indiana School Specialist Safety Academy to be held from September 29, 2019 through     October 1, 2019 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Nakkia Jester requests permission to attend Understanding Texts and Readers: Strategies to Make Sense of Comprehension to be held on October 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Erica Pluimer requests permission to attend #INspirEDMath to be held on November 7, 2019 at the New Haven Intermediate School in New Haven, IN.


  1. Amanda Lewis and Christa Hensley request permission to attend ABA: Practical Strategies for Schools to be held on November 15, 2019 at the CTEC Administration Building in Indianapolis, IN.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.






  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. Mr. Mann informed the Board about NEOLA Policies-Volume 31, No. 2-1st Reading.


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


  1. Elana Camp, DMS/DHS Choir, requests permission to hold a ShopWithScrip fundraiser, as presented.  Proceeds go towards contest fees, transportation, and student tour accounts.


    1. Amanda Craw, DHS Student Council, requests permission to sell Homecoming shirts from September 10, 2019 through September 16, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards student body and student council.


    1. Scott Blakely and David Snodgrass, EES/Eaton Police Department, request permission to hold a bag coloring contest, roof sit, and Santa home visits from September 11, 2019 through October 25, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Eaton Community Christmas Gift Fund and student activity.


    1. Elana Camp, DHS Choir, requests permission to hold a       Sight-Read-A-Thon from September 20, 2019 through October 16, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards contest fees, accompanist needs, and transportation fees.


    1. Amanda Craw, DHS Student Council, requests permission to hold a dodgeball tournament on September 24, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards student body and student council.


    1. Amanda Craw, DHS Student Council, requests permission to hold a powderpuff football game on September 25, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards student council.


    1. Amanda Craw, DHS Student Council, requests permission to hold a Homecoming Dance on September 27, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards student council activities.



    1. Lynde Bratton, Royerton 5th Grade, requests permission to sell World’s Famous candy bars from October 14, 2019 through November 4, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards camp fees.


    1. Karen Kirtley, FCCLA, requests permission to hold Halloween Fun Night on October 25, 2019 at Delta Middle School, as presented.  Proceeds go towards FCCLA activities.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use of Facilities:


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


    1. Katie Driver, Campus Life, requests permission to use a Delta High School classroom on Thursday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to hold Campus Life Core, as presented.


      1. Andy Lewman, DHS Girls’ Basketball, requests permission to use the Delta High School and Delta Middle School gymnasiums to hold a youth basketball program, as presented.


      1. Dave Williams, 5th Grade Basketball, requests permission to use the Eaton Elementary gymnasium from September 2019 through December 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hold basketball practice, as presented.  


      1. Mark Detweiler, Delta Boys’ Basketball, requests permission to use the Delta High School and Delta Middle School gymnasiums from November 2019 through February 2020 to hold basketball youth league games, as presented.


      1. Zachary Banta, Cub Scout Pack II, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary cafeteria and gymnasium on November 16, 2019 to hold Rain Gutter Regatta, November 18, 2019 to hold Cub Scout Family Feast, February 2, 2020 to hold Pinewood Derby, and April 20, 2020 to hold Blue and Gold Banquet, pending Certificate of Liability Insurance.


      1. Aaron Wine, Delta Wrestling Club, requests permission to use the Delta High School gymnasiums on December 15, 2019, February 2, 2020, and April 12, 2020 to hold youth wrestling tournaments, as presented.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the Un-returned Chromebook Procedure, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Jacob Case – Mr. Case thanked everyone for coming and Dr. Gullion for the finance and budget review.  He thanked Mr. Schmaltz and all Albany staff for a great open house. He stated the building looked great, the teachers were friendly, and the kids had a great time.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle thanked Dr. Gullion for the budget and financial information.  He hopes Ms. Lewman and the Royerton students have fun at Camp Flat Rock. He stated Albany’s open house was good and he was pleased to see the turnout.

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for coming.  He stated it sounds as if the beginning of the school year started off well.  He hopes extra-curricular activities are starting up, going well, and keeping kids involved in other things besides the academic side of it.  He hopes each student has something to get involved in that keeps them out of trouble and hopes we have another good week.

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams stated there are colds going around and encouraged kids to wash their hands and not spread germs.  He gave a shout-out to the spike ball group that is starting up at the high school. He stated there are great things at our corporation involving different clubs and interests for kids to get involved in.  He encourages kids to try spike ball if they haven’t because it’s fun

John Adams – Mr. Adams stated we have to do a Budget Hearing every year and thanked Dr. Gullion for getting it done.  He’s glad Dr. Gullion does a finance review every month as a way for them to see the same numbers. He stated there is nothing to hide, but this year is a rebuilding year with the different funds they now use.  He thanked Dr. Gullion for staying up on it and making sure we have a good idea of where our corporation is. He stated the new construction at the high school is looking good and gave a shout-out to everyone that has been inconvenienced with the project.  He hopes it will come to a close soon and they can begin on the next part of the project. He stated he can’t wait for the metal to show up so they can get the outside finished up. He stated ILEARN scores came out and DelCom held their own with the best in Delaware County and that is a big thing for our teachers.  He gave a shout-out to teachers for doing their best with keeping the kids best interest at heart. He knows it’s not easy when you undertake a new test and it shows why DelCom is a big leader in Delaware County. Mr. Adams thanked everyone involved with ILEARN and getting that underway. He stated the results may not be exactly where we wanted them, but we will take it, learn from it, and move on.  


  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A Budget Adoption Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2019 immediately following the Budget Adoption Hearing.


  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. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case and Board President, John Adams, adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.





September 9, 2019



JOHN ADAMS                                               __________________________


ADAM WILLIAMS                                           __________________________


TRENT FOX                                                      ___________________________


LANCE ENGLE                                                ___________________________


JACOB CASE         ___________________________