March 15, 2021

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING



MINUTES


Present:  Trent Fox, President; Lance Engle, Vice President; Adam Williams, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent


Absent:  Reece Mann, Superintendent; John Adams, Member; Jacob Case, Secretary



  1. CALL TO ORDER


At 6:30 p.m. Board President, Trent Fox called the meeting to order.



  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE



  1. AMEND THE AGENDA


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 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, March 1, 2021.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to accept the list of vouchers, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. Purchases over $7500:


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


  1. Stanley Security Secured School Grant $51,991.46 (DMS Cameras) Rainy Day $51,991.46

$103,982.92


Additional Cameras $9,532.15


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to approve Payroll Correction, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


Michael Thorpe, Parent, voiced concerns regarding the High Ability Program.



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


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


  1. Retirement of Kathy Hottinger, Teacher at Albany Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Retirement of Kim DeVoss, Teacher at Albany/Eaton Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Retirement of Lisa Davis, Teacher at Royerton Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Retirement of Cynthia Hall, Teacher at Delta High School, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Retirement of Linda Case, Teacher at Delta High School, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Retirement of Gary Seidner, Teacher at Delta High School, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Retirement of Sam Fields, Teacher at Delta High School, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


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


  1. Recommendation to employ Kylie-Dorton Johnson as a Teacher at Delta High School effective August 2, 2021, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (items 1-3):


  1. Resignation of Stephanie Chalfant, Athletics Secretary, effective         March 19, 2021.


  1. Resignation of Jennifer Vest, Custodian at Delta High School, effective April 5, 2021.


  1. Resignation of Deanna Horn, Assistant Latchkey Director, effective     April 23, 2021.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 4-8):


  1. Recommendation to employ Courtney Gipson as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective March 16, 2021, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Kimberly Bennett as a Custodian at Delta Middle School effective March 16, 2021, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to transfer Cindy Smoot from a Custodian at Delta Middle School to a Head Custodian at Eaton Elementary School effective March 15, 2021.


  1. Recommendation to employ Brad Himes and Chris Thompson as Summer Mowing and Grounds Improvement Team effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Cody LeCount as an Instructional Assistant at Delta High School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (items 1-4):


  1. Recommendation to employ Kylie Dorton-Johnson as a Head Volleyball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2021-22 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Brady Edwards as a JV Baseball Coach (split position) at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Alexis Myers as an Assistant Girls’ Track Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Cody LeCount as a Head Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2021-22 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


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


  1. Greg Kile requests permission to attend the RECN (Early College) Conference to be held in Indianapolis from June 7, 2021 through          June 8, 2021.


  1. Greg Kile, Scott Blakely, and Doug Marshall request permission to attend the Leadership and Culture Conference to be held at CIESC on June 9, 2021, June 10, 2021, and July 1, 2021. Stipend provided through the GEER Grant.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (items a-b):


  1. DHS Girls’ Soccer Camp, as presented.  


  1. DHS Boys’ Soccer Camp, as presented.  


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the Bus Driver Resolution, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the Niemeyer Limited Partnership Agreement, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. Assistant Superintendent Gullion informed the Board about the following fundraisers:


  1. Allison Overholt, EES Student Council, requests permission to sell Smencils from March 29, 2021 through April 9, 2021, as presented.  Proceeds go towards student activities.

 

  1. Kristy Burns, EES PTO, requests permission to sell custom hand-printed stained glass by Al Holdren from March 29, 2021 through April 30, 2021, as presented.  Proceeds go towards EES students and staff.


  1. Todd Trehearne, Riley Dance Marathon, requests permission to hold a dance on April 1, 2021, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Riley Foundation-For The Kids.


  1. Lance Brand, DHS Talent Show, requests permission to hold a Talent Show on April 1, 2021, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Delta High School.


  1. Kristy Burns, EES PTO, requests permission to collect donations from April 5, 2021 through April 16, 2021, as presented.  Proceeds go towards EES students and staff.


  1. Elana Camp, DHS Choirs, requests permission to sell coffee from April 5, 2021 through April 23, 2021, as presented.  Proceeds go towards travel costs, registration fees, and other program events.


  1. Suzy Fox, DHS Class of 2021, requests permission to sell Senior Ball tickets from April 7, 2021 through April 16, 2021, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Senior Ball expenses.


  1. Suzy Fox, DHS Class of 2022, requests permission to sell Prom Bids from April 19, 2021 through April 30, 2021, as presented. Proceeds go towards Prom and class expenses.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use Of Facilities:


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 1-3):


  1. David Bratton, Delta Little League, requests permission to use the Royerton baseball diamonds from March 9, 2021 through November 1, 2021 to hold the Little League season, as presented.


  1. Derick Bright, Indiana Longhorns, requests permission to use the Babe Ruth Royerton baseball diamond from March 10, 2021 through September 30, 2021 to hold baseball practice, as presented.


  1. Kent Norton and Chris Phillips, Indiana Prospects, request permission to use the Royerton Senior League baseball field from March 2021 through November 2021 to hold baseball practice and scrimmages, as presented.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. Donations:


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (items 1-3):


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Jennifer Faletic, as presented.


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Kimberly Rogers, as presented.


  1. Request for Albany, Eaton, and Royerton Elementary Schools to accept an anonymous donation of $250.00 each, as presented.


The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the request for the DHS Art Department to surplus items, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the Summer Food Service Program, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

 


  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS


Adam Williams – Mr. Williams thanked everyone for coming. He greatly appreciates the community stepping up and making donations in any way possible.  He stated any donation big or small is appreciated and helps us expand and do more. He appreciates the community and doesn’t want to ever take that for granted with how wonderful that has been.  He stated Spring Break is coming up and encouraged everyone to enjoy the time, rest, relax, and stay safe.  He stated for the retirees, there is a lot of experience retiring and leaving our community and he is happy for them to be able to enjoy this time.  He will miss all of them and greatly appreciates their dedication and commitment to DelCom.  He stated it can’t be said enough to each of them for how many people they have touched and he appreciates that greatly.  He stated for those leaving, he appreciates the time they gave to DelCom and their commitment.  He welcomed all new hires.  He informed Mr. Thorpe he appreciates him coming and they will be looking into that information.  He stated this meeting is not an interactive presentation, but he is always welcome to bring questions.  He encouraged him to go through a normal path, whenever he has the opportunity, to keep these things from becoming rumors and stirring people up.  Mr. Williams informed Mr. Thorpe if he has a chance to contact the principals’ and get some reassurance on that side of things.


Lance Engle – Mr. Engle stated we have some great teachers retiring.  He stated a few of them taught his kids and a few taught him and it’s always a pleasure to see those names pop up.  He wished them all nothing but the best and thanked them for their time in education and not only through DelCom, but teaching kids in general.  He stated it was a blessing to have them here at Delaware Community Schools and wished them nothing but the best as they move on to their next chapter.  He thanked those resigning for being a part of our community and DelCom and wished them nothing but the best.  He appreciates every donation that comes through and stated those aren’t to be taken for granted.  He stated it’s not quite spring weather yet, but he wishes the spring sports season coming up nothing but the best and hopes they do well.





Trent Fox – Mr. Fox informed everyone Mr. Mann had a pretty major surgery today and came through that well from everything they’ve heard.  He stated to continue to lift him and his family up in prayer so he can get back and start doing what he loves to do and that’s being in front of everyone and trying to move us along in a positive direction.  He appreciates everyone who has had to step up, fill in, and take on some added duties while Mr. Mann has been absent.  He stated it’s greatly appreciated and doesn’t go unnoticed and he appreciates all the time and effort going into it as well.  He stated Spring break is going to be here and we are hopefully going to be able to enjoy some time.  He hopes the weather will be nice and we can enjoy time with family and friends and relax.  He hopes everyone comes back recharged for the last go to get through spring and hopefully come back in the fall with no restrictions.  He stated donations are greatly appreciated and help the buildings do different things they may not normally be able to do without them.  He hopes for the juniors and seniors that Prom will get to happen.  He stated they are leaning in that direction and hopefully it will be a go.  He knows they are gearing up for it and stated a lot of donations have been for the junior class because of no concessions and they’ve also been able to do fundraisers, which is greatly appreciated.  



  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.



  1. ADJOURNMENT


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams and Board President, Trent Fox, adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.




















  

March 15, 2021



TRENT FOX              


LANCE ENGLE 


JACOB CASE



JOHN ADAMS


ADAM WILLIAMS