September 3, 2024

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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; 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:

2025 Budgets

2025-2027 Capital Projects Plan

2025-2036 Bus Replacement Plan

No comments were received.

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander 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

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 Jacob Case and seconded by Dave Grasso to approve the following under Consent Agenda:

  1. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on August 19, 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 Dawn Crawley, Custodian at Delta High School, effective August 30, 2024.

  1. Resignation of Jeannette Lake, Food Service Cook at Delta High School, effective August 19, 2024.

  1. Resignation of Jane Ledbetter, Food Service Cook at Delta Middle School, effective August 16, 2024.

  1. Resignation of Jacob Muncey, Custodian at Delta High School, effective August 19, 2o24.  To remain a sub.

  1. Recommendation to employ Shayla Crow as a Custodian at Royerton Elementary School effective September 4, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ Courtney Kimbrell as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective September 4, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to employ Connie Shannon as a Food Service Cook at Delta Middle School effective August 26, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  2. Recommendation to employ Maddisyn Morris as a Latchkey Assistant Supervisor at Eaton Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

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

  1. Recommendation to transfer Breanna Wilkinson from a Latchkey Assistant Supervisor to Latchkey Supervisor at Eaton Elementary School effective August 26, 2024.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Recommendation to employ Ryan Coffman as a 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Billy Lynch and Adlai Chester as Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coaches at Delta High School (split position) effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Kim Hewitt as a Choir Assistant/Accompanist at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Elana Camp and Meghan Frey as Class Sponsors at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Wendy Brown and Logan Roe as Beyond the Bell Tutors at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Dustin Furney as a Volunteer Assistant 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all                         pre-employment testing.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. Lynn Calloway requests permission to attend INteRS Training to be held on September 4, 2024 at the Elizabeth Center in Lafayette, IN.

  1. Brian Brewer requests permission to attend Administrator Training for Teacher Evaluations to be held on September 6, 2024 at ECESC in New Castle, IN.

  1. Elizabeth Earl requests permission to attend the Indiana Association of School Psychologists Fall Conference to be held on September 11, 2024 at Courtyard by Marriott in Fort Wayne, IN.

  1. Mindy Crawmer requests permission to attend the Indiana ACTE State Conference to be held from September 12, 2024 through               September 14, 2024 at the Marriott East in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Bowen Runyon requests permission to attend the Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning Seminar to be held on September 16, 2024 at Holland Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN.

  1. Scott Blakely requests permission to attend the Indiana School Safety Academy to be held from October 18, 2024 through October 20, 2024 at the Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Haley Cross and Jill Selvey request permission to attend the ISNA Annual Conference to be held from November 6, 2024 through November 7, 2024 at Century Center in South Bend, IN.

  1. Rachel Vance requests permission to attend the IASP Assistant Principal Conference to be held on November 22, 2024 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Amy Lewman and Chyenne Wilder request 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. Lance Brand requests permission to attend the HECC Board Meeting to be held on September 13, 2024 at the Crown Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Lance Brand requests permission to attend the HECC Conference to be held from November 4, 2024 through November 8, 2024 at the Crown Plaza in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. Mark Detweiler, DHS Boys’ Basketball, requests permission to use the Delta High School gymnasiums from November 2024 through         January 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to hold youth intramurals and Sunday league, as presented.  

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

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

  1.   McGraw Hill TBR/CCMA $13,313.36

(CCMA program materials)

  1. Edmentum EDU $52,297.50

(Plato software for DLC)

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

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

Resolution to Reduce Appropriations for 2024 Budgets

Resolution to Transfer to Rainy Day Fund

Resolution Expenditure of Rainy Day Funds

Resolution Rainy Day Fund

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Jacob Case to approve SA5’s, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

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

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

A motion was made by Dave Grasso and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items a-b):

  1. Elementary Attendance Policy- 2nd Reading.

  1. DMS Attendance Policy- 2nd Reading.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the DHS Long Term Subs, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the Homebound Service Agreements, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

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

  1. Morgan Jones, DMS Student Council/DJHS, requests permission to hold a dance on September 13, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Student Council and DJHS.

  1. Morgan Jones, DMS Student Council/DJHS, requests permission to hold hat days from September 2024 through April 2025, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Teacher Appreciation Week.

  1. Whitney Freeman and Julie Blakely, DHS Student Council, request permission to sell Homecoming Dance tickets, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Student Council ECA.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

A motion was made by Dave Grasso and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 1-5):

  1. Request for Eaton Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Eaton Alumni Association, as presented.

  2. Request for Albany Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $600.00 from H.O.P.E., as presented.

  3. Request for Eaton Elementary to accept a donation in the amount of $520.00 from H.O.P.E., as presented.

  4. Request for Royerton Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from H.O.P.E., as presented.

  5. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Alexander and Taylor Wagner, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

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

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

 

Dave Grasso – Dr. Grasso thanked Dr. Gullion for the work on the budget and for the help from Mr. Brand on the computer.

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with Dr. Grasso and for the hours that Dr. Gullion spends on the budget. He welcomed all new hires and thanked everyone not returning for everything they poured into the kids. He greatly appreciates all of the donations and believes that throughout his time as a board member, several thousand dollars have been donated. He doesn’t know Alexander and Taylor Wagner or H.O.P.E but greatly appreciates them thinking of our schools and donating to them.

Jacob Case – Mr. Case thanked Dr. Gullion and his staff for all of the work on the budget. He hopes everyone had a great holiday weekend. He commented sports and activities are all gearing up and hopes everyone stays safe throughout the school year.

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander concurred with her fellow board members on their comments. She is excited to see sports in full swing. She thinks all the new signage is a way to keep our students safer. She stated she went to Culvers with some of the students and had a really fun time and has some great ideas to share. She is excited to see all of the staff back and the conferences that they attend to higher their learning. She thanked Dr. Gullion for all of his hard work and those that he collaborates with.

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle thanked everyone who donated to our kids and stated it helps them out financially. He commented things are ramping up at the schools and mentioned the upcoming football game on Friday. He is excited about that. He stated the band is gearing up for competitions and he is excited to see what they do this year. He thanked Dr. Gullion for all the hard work that he puts into the budget.

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 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 7:01 p.m.

September 3, 2024

LANCE ENGLE               


VALERIE ALEXANDER


JACOB CASE  



JOHN ADAMS


DAVE GRASSO __________________________________________