March 17, 2025

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

MINUTES

Present:  Valerie Alexander, President; John Adams, Secretary; David Grasso, Member; Lance Engle, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Greg Kile, Superintendent

Absent:  Jacob Case, Vice President

  1. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:30 p.m. Board President, Valerie Alexander called the meeting to order.

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  

  1. AMEND AGENDA

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lance Engle to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

Patrons came to share information about the high school softball program.

  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS /DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by David Grasso to approve the following under Consent Agenda:

  1. MINUTES

  1. Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on Monday,                March 3, 2025.  

  1. FINANCE

  1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented.  

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. Recommendation to employ Cade Annen as a Custodian at Eaton Elementary School effective March 18, 2025.

  1. Recommendation to employ Gregory Garringer as an Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School effective March 18, 2025.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Recommendation to employ Brad Lagpacan as a Performing Arts Sponsor (split position) at Eaton Elementary School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ David Bratton as a Head Boys’ Golf Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Carl Bratton as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Golf Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Jim Craig as a Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Emily Lodge as a Volunteer Assistant Track Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Irene Burke as a Volunteer Assistant Track Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Nancy Kunk as a Volunteer Assistant Unified Track Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Amanda Lewis as a Volunteer Assistant Unified Track Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. Shane Conley requests permission to attend the IFCA Football Clinic to be held on March 14, 2025 at the Sheraton Keystone in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Lance Brand, Noah Henry, and Lindsey Thompson request permission to attend the Trusted Learning Environment Cohort Meeting to be held on March 17, 2025 at Project Lead the Way in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Darin Gullion and Greg Kile request permission to attend the IASBO Purchasing Seminar to be held on April 10, 2025 at the Embassy Suites in Plainfield, IN.

  1. Bethany Davis, Jerry Mendenhall, and Anna Clark request permission to attend Kindergarten Round-up to be held on April 28, 2025 at Eaton Elementary.

  1. Lindsey Thompson requests permission to attend PowerSchool High School to be held from June 9, 2025 through June 11, 2025 at Noblesville West Middle School in Noblesville, IN.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. Kylie Johnson, Delta Volleyball, requests permission to use the Delta Middle School gymnasium on June 2, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to hold a volleyball camp, as presented.

  1. Mason Turner, DHS Girls’ Soccer, requests permission to use the Delta High School soccer field from June 9, 2025 through June 13, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hold a youth soccer camp, as presented.

  1. Kylie Johnson, Delta Volleyball, requests permission to use the Delta High School gymnasiums from July 28, 2025 through July 30, 2025 from    8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to hold volleyball camp, as presented.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

A motion was made by David Grasso and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (item 1):

  1. ResolveTech Construction $74,000.00

(DMS boilers) OP $74,000.00

Rainy Day $71,500.00

$219,500.00

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by David Grasso to approve the AdTec Agreement, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by David Grasso to approve the retirement of Gina Walker, Teacher at Delta Middle School, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by David Grasso to approve the retirement of Connie Shank, School Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by David Grasso to approve the retirement of Felita Shafer, Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by David Grasso to approve the request for ½ an unpaid day, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.  

  1. A motion was made by David Grasso and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the DMS/DHS Band Trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.  

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the Ivy Tech MOU, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by David Grasso and seconded by Lance Engle to approve Summer Blast 2025, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by David Grasso to approve the DHS Long Term Sub, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

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

  1. Kurt Griffis, DHS Unified Track, requests permission to hold a Snap Raise fundraiser from March 18, 2025 through               April 18, 2025, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the program.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $150.00 from Kelsey and Annie Timmerman, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle informed everyone he attended the band and choir concert last week and it continues to impress him year after year.  He stated he counted around 100 high school choir students and over 100 band members and with middle school and elementary students, you could probably multiply that by two.  He commented the music arts in our corporation are very healthy and it’s a credit to our leaders.  He stated they have put together one of the best top-notch programs in this area.  He stated the kids sounded great and both band and choir did very well.  He commented it was a great night for DelCom to showcase our music programs.  He informed everyone he also attended the regional basketball game Saturday night and congratulated the boys for what a great game they played.  He stated coach Detweiler had a great game plan and the way the team came together and played was awesome.  He thanked the community for showing up like they do and it amazes him how many people show up to support the team.  He wished them good luck at semi-state this weekend.  He commented it’s a great time to be a part of DelCom with the great winter sports season we have had.  He thanked the retirees for their service and the time they served at DelCom and wished them the best.

David Grasso – Dr. Grasso concurred with his fellow board member.  He congratulated the elementaries on the results of IREAD and stated it’s nice to hear those kinds of numbers.  He informed everyone he attended the Ball State women’s basketball game while they were on spring break and the Delta High School band performed for them.  He commented they sounded just as great as the Ball State Pep Band and it was a great environment.  He stated there are a lot of positive things going on.

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board members.  He congratulated the boys’ basketball team on winning Regionals and to everything else going on around the corporation.  He stated the numbers for IREAD testing are good to hear.  He appreciates all the time and effort that went into that to get the kids prepared.  He wished the retirees well and stated we all want to get to that point where some day you get to walk away.  He stated the band students have earned the Kings Island Trip and hopes they have fun.  He thanked the Timmerman’s for their donation and commented it means a lot.  

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander concurred with her fellow board members.  She stated the boys’ basketball game was exciting and wished them well this weekend.  She stated the coaching staff, as well as, the players did a great job.  She commented she’s sad to see the retiree’s go, but she appreciates all their hard work and they are leaving DelCom better than they found it.  She informed everyone Wednesday is the Quarter Auction for the DelCom Foundation and it's a great cause to help raise money for teachers and students.

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lance Engle and Board President, Valerie Alexander, adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

March 17, 2025

VALERIE ALEXANDER               


JACOB CASE


JOHN ADAMS 



DAVID GRASSO


LANCE ENGLE