September 16, 2024

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

MINUTES

Present:  Lance Engle, President; Valerie Alexander, Vice President; Jacob Case, Secretary; John Adams, Member; Dave Grasso, Member; and Greg Kile, Superintendent

Absent:  Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent

  1. CALL TO ORDER

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

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

  1. AMEND AGENDA

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

No comments were received.

  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following under Consent Agenda:

  1. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on September 3, 2024.

  1. FINANCE

  1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. Resignation of Brandi Edwards, Secretary at Royerton Elementary School, effective December 31, 2024.

  1. Resignation of Angie Morey, Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School, effective September 27, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to employ Kyan Speidel as a Custodian at Eaton Elementary School effective September 17, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ a Latchkey Aide at Royerton Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all          pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ a Latchkey Assistant Supervisor at Albany Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Recommendation to employ Laura Seibold- Caudill as a Head Coed Swim Coach at Delta High School (split position) effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Noah Harrington as a Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Robert Fox as an Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

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

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

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. Joey Gossett and Lynn Calloway request permission to attend the Early College Network Meeting to be held on September 17, 2024 at Girl Scouts of Central Indiana in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Joey Gossett, Cindy Kunda, James Lodl, Mary May, Nancy Kunk, and Sam Carlton request permission to attend the RECN Network Meeting to be held on September 23, 2024 at MADE in Plainfield in Plainfield, IN.

  1. Doug Marshall requests permission to attend the IASP Fall Professionals Conference to be held from November 24, 2024 through               November 26, 2024 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. Elana Camp, Choral Department, requests permission to use the          Delta High School auditorium, choir room, and band room on    September 15, 2024 from 12:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to hold honor choir auditions, pending Certificate of Liability Insurance Form.

  1. Jonathan Snodgrass, Eaton Police Department, requests permission to use the Delta Middle School wrestling room on September 18, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to hold physical tactics training, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

A motion was made by Dave Grasso and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the following (items 1-4):

  1.   McGuff Roofing INS $44,300.00

(DHS tennis pavilion)

  1. Ludy INS $67,850.00

(DHS greenhouse)

  1. C & T Design FS $72,970.50

(DHS pass-thru)

  1. Emcor Services INS $73,738.00

(RES, DMS, DHS condenser coil for chiller)

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following Resolutions: 

Resolution to Adopt the Capital Projects Fund Plan

Resolution to Adopt Bus Replacement Plan

Resolution for Appropriations and Tax Rates

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Dave Grasso to approve the Secured School Grant ($52,650.00), as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve School Improvement Plans, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Dave Grasso to approve the authority to pay claims and hire, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the DHS Substitute Assistant Principal, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Superintendent Kile informed the Board about the following fundraisers (information only):

  1. Chyenne Wilder, Eaton Elementary, requests permission to hold fundraisers, as presented.  

  1. Elana Camp, DHS Student Council, requests permission to sell Homecoming class shirts from September 3, 2024 through September 10, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Sophomore Class Fund.

  2. Elijah May, DHS Junior Class, request permission to sell Homecoming shirts from September 5, 2024 through September 10, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Junior Class.

  1. Nancy Kunk, Delta FFA, requests permission to collect donations from October 1, 2024 through October 25, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the FFA ECA account.

  1. Caitlyn Grim, DHS Softball, requests permission to hold a camp from October 15, 2024 through October 16, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Booster Club.

  1. Katie Harris, Royerton Elementary, requests permission to sell World’s Finest Chocolate from October 16, 2024 through October 30, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Camp Flat Rock.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

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

  1. Request for the Delaware Community School Corporation to accept a donation in the amount of $50.00 from Jane Richards, as presented.

  2. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from J. Thomas Kosar, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the request for Delta Middle School to surplus items, as presented. The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

Dave Grasso – Dr. Grasso stated he’s impressed with all the school improvements, especially Albany Elementary.  He commented you can actually see through the parking lot and the change is amazing.  He informed everyone he had the pleasure of attending the Shelbyville football game and he was very impressed with the people getting in and out and the crowds enthusiasm.  He commented the band was fantastic.  He stated when his girls were here, the band was about 30 members and it wasn’t much, but it was very impressive.  

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board member.  He gave a shout-out to Mr. Elwood for coming back and helping us out, he greatly appreciates it.  He stated it’s good to hear from the principals this evening on the different things going on in their buildings.  He stated a lot of stuff is going on.  He commented on the NWEA math growth at Delta Middle School and stated all of that is really good stuff.  He thanked everyone for coming and sharing.  He welcomed all new employees and appreciates them coming to DelCom.  He appreciates the time spent from those leaving and for benefiting our kids.  He stated it wouldn’t be another board meeting if we didn’t have a couple donations.  He thanked the Richard and Kosar families for their donations.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case thanked everyone for coming.  He stated he thinks this is the first time he’s had all the principal’s in one meeting.  He stated for Grandparents Day at Royerton, people were parking at the Metro football field so their were a lot of grandparents who showed up for that.  He commented that shows the commitment we have from supportive grandparents.  He stated tennis, football, and winter sports are practicing and the band and other activities are happening after school so the schools are packed and busy.  He thanked everyone for their time and stated it’s not just teachers leaving at 3:30, it’s well after that and he thanked them for that.  

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander concurred with her fellow board members.  She congratulated the principals on all they spoke about.  She gave a shout-out to the tennis team and stated they did a great job this weekend.  She commented it was a good day for boys’ tennis on Saturday.  She is excited about all the activities around here and stated it’s a good thing.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members.  He gave a shout-out to the teachers who take on extra-curriculars.  He stated the 8th graders going to Washington D.C. is no small thing and a big undertaking.  He stated to pick that back up, that’s a year long commitment of planning and it’s not just sending a form home that people sign and give back.  He stated it’s a lot of dotting the “i’s” and crossing the “t’s” to make sure things are covered.  He knows the 8th graders are excited about going and it’s going to be a wonderful thing.  He thanked the teachers who go above and beyond to make it special for our kids.  He knows Ms. Camp and Mr. Enos do a lot with choir and band and other activities do extra things to make it more enjoyable for the kids and that’s meaningful and impactful.  He stated it’s not easy and he appreciates that.  

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.

September 16, 2024

LANCE ENGLE               


VALERIE ALEXANDER


JACOB CASE  



JOHN ADAMS


DAVE GRASSO __________________________________________