September 6, 2022

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 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 6:30 p.m. Board President, Lance Engle called the meeting to order.



  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Recess Meeting)


President Engle 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:


2023 Budgets

2023-2025 Capital Projects Plan

2023-2034 Bus Replacement Plan


No comments were received.


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to close the hearing.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


President Engle closed the hearing and resumed the regular business meeting.



  1. AMEND AGENDA



  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the minutes of the business meeting held on Monday, August 15, 2022.  The motion was approved 5-0 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 5-0 vote.


  1. Purchases over $5000:


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


  1. Teachtown, Inc. ARP-SPED $7,446.47

(Special Education Reading Library)


  1. Apple ARP-SPED/Medicaid $30,665.00

(Special Education iPads)


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


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


Resolution to Reduce Appropriations for 2022 Budgets

Resolution to Transfer Rainy Day Fund

Resolution Expenditure of Rainy Day Funds

Resolution Rainy Day Fund

 

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Gullion gave a Monthly Finance Review, as presented.



  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


No comments were received.



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the resignation of Curt Grams, Teacher at Delta High School, effective September 9, 2022.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote. 


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the updated Adjunct Teacher Agreement for Todd Trehearne, Biology Teacher at Delta High School, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 1-7):


  1. Resignation of Angie Carson, School Nurse at Delta High School, effective September 15, 2022.


  1. Resignation of Christy May, Instructional Assistant at Albany/Eaton Elementary Schools, effective September 2, 2022.


  1. Resignation of Brent Kuhns, School Bus Driver, effective August 17, 2022.


  1. Resignation of Sarah Hill, Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School, effective September 2, 2022.


  1. Resignation of Melissa Miller, Food Service Cook at Albany Elementary School, effective September 16, 2022.  To remain on the sub list.


  1. Resignation of Shanta Schmiesing, Food Service Cook at Royerton Elementary School, effective August 26, 2022.


  1. Resignation of Kaylor Hoover, Latchkey Assistant Supervisor, effective August 19, 2022.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 8-15):


  1. Recommendation to employ Audra Bowman as a Corporation Deputy Treasurer effective August 31, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Stacy Tharp-Rench as a Food Service Cook at Albany Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Becky Kingen as a Food Service Cook at Royerton Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Candace Gruwell as a Food Service Cook at Royerton Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  2. Recommendation to employ Amanda Thorneycroft as a Latchkey Assistant Supervisor at Albany Elementary School effective August 24, 2022.


  1. Recommendation to employ Grace Dimond as a Latchkey Aide at Royerton Elementary School effective September 7, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Ryan Leen as a Latchkey Aide at Royerton Elementary School effective September 7, 2022, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to increase hours for Tamara Matchett, Food Service Cook at Delta High School, from 5.75 to 7.50 hours per day effective    August 22, 2022.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular


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


  1. Resignation of Jon Kern, 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach 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 2-16):


  1. Recommendation to employ Jordan Baldwin as a 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Paul Ashcraft as an 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Mike Huston as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Alison Jackson as a Head Coed Swim Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Wendy Brown as a Beyond the Bell Tutor at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Chris Van Pelt as a JV Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2022-23 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Jon Kern as a Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Mackenzie Dye Conley as a FACS Department Chair at Delta High School effective immediately.


  1. Recommendation to employ Tyler Harris as a National Honor Society Sponsor at Delta High School effective immediately.


  1. Recommendation to employ Dorothya-Sue Schuler as a Flag Corp Instructor at Delta High School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Megan Stroble as a Student Council Sponsor at Eaton Elementary School effective immediately.


  1. Recommendation to employ Dawn Wine as a Choir Assistant at Eaton Elementary School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint James Boyd as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Andrew Jeffers as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2022-23 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Maurgan Hulecki as a Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2022-23 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 John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 1-8):


  1. Roger Spaulding and Lynn Calloway request permission to attend INTERS 30 A Training to be held on September 6, 2022 at the Kokomo Career Center in Kokomo, IN.


  1. Chris Conley, Joey Gossett, Cindy Kunda, Nancy Kunk, Sam Carlton, James Lodl, and Mary May request permission to attend RECN Network to be held on September 15, 2022 in Plainfield, IN.


  1. Amanda Craw requests permission to attend the Indiana Writing Project to be held from September 15, 2022 through October 25, 2022 at Muncie Community Schools in Muncie, IN.


  1. Scott Blakely requests permission to attend Indiana School Safety Academy to be held from September 26, 2022 through                   September 27, 2022 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Amy Lewman, Chyenne Wilder, Jessica Blakely, Kendra Hirons, Judy Reynolds, and Christy Myers request permission to attend The Fundamentals of Orton-Gillingham to be held on September 29, 2022 at WVEC in West Lafayette, IN.


  1. Elizabeth Earl requests permission to attend Indiana Youth Institute     Kids Count Conference to be held from November 1, 2022 through November 2, 2022 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Chyenne Wilder requests permission to attend the IASP Assistant Principals Conference to be held from November 18, 2022 through November 19, 2o22 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Amy Lewman requests permission to attend the IN Association of School Principals Conference to be held from November 20, 2022 through November 22, 2022 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


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


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


  1. Whitney Freeman and Julie Blakely, DHS Student Council, request permission to sell Powder Puff and Homecoming            t-shirts from August 31, 2022 through September 26, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards student body.


  1. Hayley Greiner, Elly Keesling, Wendy Brown, and Morgan Jones, DMS Student Council and DJHS, request permission to hold a dance on September 9, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards student council and DJHS activities.


  1. Wendy Brown and Morgan Jones, DJHS, request permission to hold a Secret Families Fundraiser from November 7, 2022 through November 21, 2022, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Secret Families.


  1. Wendy Brown and Morgan Jones, DJHS, request permission to sell Candy Grams from January 30, 2023 through            February 10, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards a local charity or family chosen by DJHS members.


  1. Nakkia Patrick, DMS Yearbook Club, requests permission to hold an 8th Grade Semi-Formal on May 19, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards yearbook costs.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use Of Facilities:


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


  1. Zac Blankenship, Indiana Longhorns, requests permission to use the Royerton Babe Ruth field from September 2022 - October 2022 on Saturdays to hold baseball practice, 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 1-5):

  1. Request for Delta Middle School to accept a donation in the amount of $32.00 from the Blackbaud Giving Fund, as presented.


  1. Request for Albany, Eaton, and Royerton Elementary Schools to accept donations in the amount of $80.00 from H.O.P.E., as presented.


  1. Request for Eaton Elementary School to accept the donation of school supplies from Dean Myers, as presented.


  1. Request for Eaton Elementary School to accept the donation of recess items from H.O.P.E., as presented.


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from Delta Boys’ Soccer, 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 Delta Middle School and Delta High School to surplus items, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS


Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for coming.  He stated it’s great to see donations coming in, they are helpful because our kids get a lot from those.  He stated it’s one way for us to be able to do things we may not have been able to do otherwise and it’s greatly appreciated.  He wished everyone good luck through September and hopes things go well and we keep doing good.  


Adam Williams – Mr. Williams thanked everyone for coming.  He thanked everyone who has served us who are moving on to other positions or into different things.  He thanked those who are filling the new positions and coming on to be a part of the DelCom family and taking care of the kids we care about so much.  He stated we have many extra-curricular positions being filled, some are new and some are returning, and thanked those for doing that.  He stated those aren’t a great per hour rate for some, but they are doing it for the kids and giving them opportunities to do things.  He stated that doesn’t go unnoticed and he appreciates people stepping up to fill those roles.  He commented donations are fantastic and thanked everyone who donated.  He stated that adds to the quality of what the kids can do and he appreciates that.  


John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board members.  He asked everyone to keep the Copley and Mann families in their thoughts and prayers and stated they all deserve that at this time.  He thanked Mr. Grams for being with us for a while and thanked all others who are leaving.  He appreciates their time and efforts and stated he’s sure they’ve affected our kids one way or another and it’s appreciated.  He welcomed all new hires and are glad they are choosing to be a part of our family.  He stated donations have always been something big he’s enjoyed over the years.  He stated it seems there’s not a meeting where we don’t have something from someone who wants to affect our kids in some way and it’s appreciated.  


Jacob Case – Mr. Case thanked everyone for coming.  He stated we have one month down and nine more to go so keep going strong.  He stated he likes seeing all fall sports and ECA’s going and it seems like all the kids are having a good time and doing well.  


Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members.  He asked everyone to keep the Copley’s in their thoughts and prayers.  He stated losing Gerald a few weeks ago was tough for a lot of people.  He stated Mr. Copley was really appreciated around here and did a lot of things for the school and athletics after school.  He stated it is a tough loss and for everyone to keep lifting them up in their prayers.  He stated same with Mr. Mann as well, he’s fighting hard and asked everyone to keep lifting him up every day and he hopes there will be a miracle.  He wished good luck to fall sports and stated golf sectionals are right around the corner so that means fall is right around the corner.  



  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.


  1. A Public Hearing on Internet Safety Policies will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022 immediately following the business meeting.



  1. ADJOURNMENT


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





September 6, 2022



LANCE ENGLE              


JACOB CASE 


JOHN ADAMS



ADAM WILLIAMS


TRENT FOX