January 17, 2022

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2022

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING



MINUTES


Present:  Lance Engle, President; Jacob Case, Vice President; John Adams, Secretary;  Adam Williams, Member; Trent Fox, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Greg Kile, Superintendent



  1. CALL TO ORDER


At 6:33 p.m. Board President, Lance Engle called the meeting to order.



  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE



  1. AMEND THE AGENDA


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Adam Williams to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Monday,   January 3, 2022.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


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


  1. At this time Board President Lance Engle asked to recess the regular meeting to begin the Board of Finance meeting. 


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Trent Fox to appoint all Board members to serve on the Board of Finance Committee in the same capacity of officers for the Board of Trustees for the year 2022.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.   


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve First Merchants and Northwest Bank as the depositories for the year 2022.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.  


  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion reviewed the Summary of Investments for 2021.


  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion reviewed the Investment Policy for 2022.


  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion gave a Fiscal Indicators Review.


At this time Board President Lance Engle asked for a motion to close the Board of Finance meeting and to resume the regular Board meeting.  A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case to close the Board of Finance meeting and to resume the regular Board meeting.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve Form 9, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve 2021 balancing of accounts, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve INDOT Contracts, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the Title II Grant ($71,330.49), as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the Project Lead The Way Grant ($15,000.00), as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Purchases over $7500:


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


  1. Office Depot EDU $25,191.60

(Copy Paper)


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (item 2):


  1. CSC Secured Schools Grant $42,352.41

Rainy Day $42,352.42

(Camera System) $84,704.83


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (item 3):


  1. ESI GEER $125,000.00

ESSER III $230,471.60

(Devices for teachers) $355,471.60


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the retirement of Joseph Schmaltz, Principal at Albany Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


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


  1. Resignation of Lisa Jackson, Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.


  1. Resignation of Zayne Shroyer, School Bus Driver, effective                 January 5, 2022.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.




A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 3-10):


  1. Recommendation to employ Rhonda DeWeese as a Full Time Non-Route Bus Driver effective immediately, pending successful completion of all  pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Gerald Copley as a Custodian at Delta High School effective January 18, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Jason Wray as an Instructional Assistant at Delta High School effective January 25, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Karli Adams as an Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School effective January 18, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Lanessa Graber as an Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School effective January 18, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to increase hours for Keirsten Bankson, Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School, effective January 3, 2022.


  1. Recommendation to transfer Amy Crall from a Substitute Bus Driver to a Full Time Route Bus Driver effective January 24, 2022.


  1. Recommendation to increase hours for April Lear, Food Service Cook, and transfer from Delta Middle School to Royerton Elementary School effective January 3, 2022.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular


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


  1. Recommendation to employ Chris Bunch as an Assistant Girls’ Track Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2021-22 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Sam Carlton as an Assistant Girls’ Track Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2021-22 school year.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.




  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


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


  1. Elana Camp requests permission to attend the IMEA Professional Development Conference to be held from January 13, 2022 through January 15, 2022 at the Grand Wayne Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.


  1. Jonie Crawford requests permission to attend the IMEA Professional Development Conference to be held on January 14, 2022 at the Grand Wayne Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.


  1. Devin Wilburn requests permission to attend the IHSBCA Coaches Clinic to be held from January 14, 2022 through January 16, 2022 at the Sheraton in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Christopher Overholt, Jon Kern, and Shane Conley request permission to attend the Glazier Football Clinic to be held on January 21, 2022 at the Sheraton in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Shane Conley and Mackenzie Dye Conley request permission to attend the IATCCC Track and Field Clinic to be held on February 4, 2022 at the Sheraton in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Cheryl Dominick, Darin Gullion, and Greg Kile request permission            to attend the 2022 IASBO Budget Workshop to be held from          February 23, 2022 through February 24, 2022 and March 9, 2022 through March 10, 2022 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Plainfield, IN.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. Superintendent Kile informed the Board about CCHA School Board Policies- 1st Reading.


  1. Superintendent Kile informed the Board about the following fundraisers:


  1. Wendy Brown and Morgan Jones, DJHS, request permission    to sell Candy Grams from January 31, 2022 through       February 10, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards a local organization.


  1. Jodi Kress, DHS Class of 2024/2025, requests permission to hold a Sweethearts Dance on February 12, 2022, as presented. Proceeds go towards cost of the dance.

  2. Shane Conley, DHS Track and Field, requests permission to hold an online fundraiser from March 1, 2022 through          April 9, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards track and field equipment.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use Of Facilities:


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


  1. Nick Pipito, Delta Little League, requests permission to use the Delta High School auxiliary gym on March 12, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold evaluations and assessments, as presented.

  2. Justin Brown, Eaton Baseball and Softball Association, requests permission to use the Eaton baseball fields from April 2022 through November 2022 to hold league, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Donations:


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-2):


  1. Request for Royerton Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $41.40 from Casey’s General Store, as presented.


  1. Request for Delta Middle School to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Delta Wrestling Club, as presented. 


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the request for the IT Department to surplus items, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS


Trent Fox – Mr. Fox congratulated Mr. Schmaltz and stated he’s sure he’s excited about his retirement and hopes they will be able to do things they’ve been wanting to do.  He stated it will be exciting and he’s sure he’ll stay involved.  He congratulated the boys’ basketball and wrestling teams on their County Championships.  He congratulated all new hires and stated it’s good to have people coming in and getting new perspectives and ideas that we can utilize.  He commented donations are nice to have and he’s sure those will be put to good use.  He hopes everyone enjoyed the first few weeks back and we can continue on and be successful through the next few weeks and get through everything.  


Adam Williams – Mr. Williams thanked everyone for coming.  He congratulated Mr. Schmaltz on his retirement.  He stated he’s sure that was a difficult decision and he appreciates what Mr. Schmaltz has done for the school in many capacities over the years and wished him a very full retirement.  He congratulated the boys’ basketball and wrestling teams and loved to see them come out strong.  He thanked Dr. Gullion for the financial review and informed him the graphs he chose to present made sense and that’s not always a simple task with numbers.  He thanked Dr. Gullion for his work and putting that together.  He congratulated all new hires and appreciates them choosing DelCom because when they decide to join our family, it does not go unappreciated.  He stated there are many job opportunities out there so when people choose to work for us, he appreciates that and welcomes them in.  He stated we’ve had crazy health stuff over the past year and it’s starting out a little weird in 2022.  He appreciates everyone’s patience and hopes they remember that all teachers, staff, administration, nurses, custodians, etc. are doing the best they can for our kids. He stated as frustrating as quarantines and whatever is coming up in the next few weeks can be and until we get past this hurdle, he appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding.  He hopes everyone understands the kids come first.


John Adams – Mr. Adams thanked everyone for coming.  He congratulated the wrestling and basketball teams on being County champs.  He thanked Dr. Gullion for the information with his financial review.  He thanked Ms. Jackson and Mr. Shroyer for their time at DelCom.  He welcomed all new hires and is glad they chose us.  He stated this is an awesome place to be and they will soon find that out.  He stated it amazes him our community donates and it seems like every meeting we accept donations of some sort and he truly appreciates that.  He congratulated Mr. Schmaltz and stated as the old dog on the Board, Mr. Schmaltz has been here the whole time.  He commented there are not too many who can say they’ve had an administrator that long and he’s come to know and respect Mr. Schmaltz and the job he does.  Mr. Adams stated he hates we aren’t going to have Mr. Schmaltz around, but the Cincinnati Reds gained a favorite fan and he doesn’t think there is any question that more ball games will be attended.  He stated from a person who came from the Albany area and moved back to the Albany area, he will tell you there weren’t too many things that went on in that town Mr. Schmaltz didn’t have his hand, voice, or support in and he knows the community will miss his attendance.  He hopes Mr. Schmaltz will still come back and be a part of that and thanked him for his years of service from DeSoto to Albany.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case congratulated the boys’ basketball and wrestling teams on being County champs.  He thanked Dr. Gullion and his team for the financial review and for all their hard work with keeping them compliant.  He welcomed all new staff to the DelCom family.  He thanked Mr. Schmaltz for his years of service and getting two of his kids and brothers and sisters through school as well.  He stated he will miss having him around as well as everyone else.


Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members.  He thanked Dr. Gullion for his teamwork on the finances for our corporation.  He stated Dr. Gullion and his staff do a fantastic job every year and he appreciates all the hard work he does to take care of the finances and keeping them on the up and up.  He commented Mr. Schmaltz has probably been a principal for half his family or at least 75%.  He informed Mr. Schmaltz his wife, who is the Albany PTO President, appreciates him and it’s been a pleasure for her to work with him for the past 6-7 years.  He commented his wife thinks Mr. Schmaltz is the best and Mr. Engle also thinks he is the best.  He stated he will be missed and Mr. Engle is truly happy for him.  He stated he knows Mr. Schmaltz has future plans and things he wants to do after he retires and wants him to know he is very much appreciated.  He stated as word is slowly getting out, almost everyone has a Mr. Schmaltz story.  He stated he definitely has left a lasting legacy in the town and school and Mr. Engle greatly appreciates that.  He stated Mr. Schmaltz will be missed, but there are better things ahead.  



  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. Board Training is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Administration Building.


  1. A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.



  1. ADJOURNMENT


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.



An executive session on personnel matters was held following the business meeting.










  

January 17, 2022



LANCE ENGLE              


JACOB CASE 


JOHN ADAMS



ADAM WILLIAMS


TRENT FOX