June 19, 2023

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

MINUTES

Present:  John Adams, President; Adam Williams, Vice President; Lance Engle, Secretary; Alice Gillis, Member; Valerie Alexander, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Greg Kile, Superintendent

  1. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:30 p.m. Board President, John Adams called the meeting to order.

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. AMEND AGENDA

  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

No comments were received.

  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

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

  1. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on Monday, June 5, 2023.

  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 Danielle Smith as a Food Service Cook at Delta High School effective August 1, 2023, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ Abigail Cicotte as a Food Service Cook at Delta High School effective August 1, 2023, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Recommendation to employ Jacob Smedley as an Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Polly East as a Volunteer Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Brian Trout as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. None.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. Eric McBride, MTAC Muncie, requests permission to use the Delta High School cafeteria, hallway, and classrooms on June 22, 2023 to hold training, as presented.

  1. Jacob Brewer, YMCA of Muncie, requests permission to use the Delta High School tennis courts from July 24, 2023 through July 28, 2023 from     8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to hold a tournament, as presented.

  1. Chyenne Wilder, Eaton Elementary, requests permission to use the Eaton Elementary gym and playground on July 26, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to    8:00 p.m. to hold a cookout, as presented.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

  1.   None.

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the retirement of Scot Gard, Technology Director, effective  September 8, 2023.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

  1. A motion was made by Alice Gillis and seconded by Adam Williams to uphold the Expulsion Examiner’s recommendation for Case #2022-2023-03, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve Food Service Student Employees, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the DHS Girls’ Soccer Trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the DHS Boys’ Soccer Trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the In-Person Plan Review, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Alice Gillis and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the authority to pay claims and hire personnel, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

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

  1. Angie Bragg, DHS Boys’ Basketball Boosters, requests permission to hold a golf outing on August 13, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Boosters.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

  1. None.

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle 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

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander said that she hoped Mrs. Davis enjoyed her day off and that she was missed. She wished the sports teams well that are taking trips this summer and was excited to see the back-to-school plans in motion.

Alice Gillis – Ms. Gillis offered her best wishes and congratulations to Scott Gard.

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle also congratulated Mr. Scott Gard and indicated that he really appreciated the service he has given to DelCom. He said he has meant a lot to our community, students, and staff and wished him nothing but the best in his retirement. Mr. Engle also thanked the Albany Golf Club and the Vannatter family for hosting our golf teams this spring. He said they do a fantastic job out there and go above and beyond in taking care of our kids.

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams hoped everyone was enjoying their summer break. He thanked the custodial and maintenance crews for all of their hard work this time of the year along with everyone else who works hard on the various summer projects and planning that goes on behind the scenes. Mr. Williams also congratulated and expressed his thanks for Mr. Scott Gard saying that he has been a big value to the district.

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board members. He went on to say that Mr. Gard has been a great asset for DelCom. He thanked Mr. Gard for being a part of DelCom for so many years. Mr. Adams also mentioned that there is a lot of work going on, acknowledging this is the time of year our custodial and maintenance staff work on the buildings and try to get things done when students are not here. He wanted them to know that their hard work was greatly appreciated. Mr. Adams also affirmed Mr. Engle’s sentiments in regard to the Albany Golf Club and the Vannatter family.

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

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

June 19, 2023

JOHN ADAMS               


ADAM WILLIAMS


LANCE ENGLE 



ALICE GILLIS


VALERIE ALEXANDER