April 20, 2020

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020

6:30 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING



MINUTES


Present:  Adam Williams, President; Trent Fox, Vice President; Lance Engle, Secretary; John Adams, Member; Darin Gullion, Assistant Superintendent; and Reece Mann, Superintendent


Absent:  Jacob Case, Member


  1. CALL TO ORDER


At 6:32 p.m. Board President, Adam Williams, called the meeting to order.



  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 



  1. AMEND AGENDA


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



  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lance Engle to accept the minutes of the business meeting held on Monday, April 6, 2020.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to accept the list of vouchers, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.




  1. Purchases over $7500:


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 1-3):


  1. Electronic Strategies EDU $25,876.50

(Chromebook Power Adapters)


  1. K-12 Tech EDU $64,235.60

(Chromebook Warranty/Repair)


  1. Electronic Strategies EDU $126,220.00

(Chromebooks)

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by John Adams to approve Textbook Adoption, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


No comments were received.



  1. NEW BUSINESS


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


  1. Elementary School Rule Folder Changes, as presented-2nd Reading. 


  1. Delta Middle School Handbook, as presented-2nd Reading.  


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Certified Staff


  1. None.


  1. Classified Staff


  1. None.


  1. Extra-Curricular


  1. None.


  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


  1. None.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the permission to pay the second half of Spring ECA’s, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Mr. Mann informed the Board about the following fundraisers:


  1. None.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use of Facilities:


  1. None.


  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle thanked all food service staff for serving on the front lines of Eaton, Albany, and DeSoto.  He thanked them for all they do and wanted them to know they are supported and appreciated.  

John Adams – Mr. Adams concurred with his fellow board member on the food service staff and stated they are doing a great job.  He stated its unfortunate we have so many people who are in desperate need, but he’s glad we’re there to help them as much as possible.  He gave a shout-out to teachers who are reaching out and sending the videos he’s seen on social media.  He knows Eaton and Albany had videos about missing the kids and that’s neat to see.  He stated he’s ran into a few teachers and they all really wish they were back in the classroom and he wishes they were too.  He stated hopefully everything will go okay with trying to have Prom and a Graduation Ceremony.  He’s hoping and praying something will work in our favor for the kids because they deserve it after what they’ve been through this year.  He thanked the administrators for all they are doing under these difficult times and commented it’s a pleasure to be with DelCom Schools.  He stated they are a leader in the area and there’s no question about that.  

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked all the food service staff who have been preparing meals and to all involved with what is going on in education right now.  He stated it’s a big task, a different way of teaching, a different form of communicating with staff, and everything is totally different than what we were accustomed to.  He stated we are able to reach out and continue to educate and help kids the best way we are finding possible under these circumstances and he appreciates everyone’s efforts in making that happen.  

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams concurred with his fellow board members.  He stated it’s an odd time and he appreciates everyone’s efforts.  He stated there’s still a lot going on behind the scenes that he couldn’t begin to explain that’s making this still as reasonable as possible to finish out this school year.  He stated he appreciates all the hard work and the unseen efforts by everyone.  He appreciates the parent’s patience as we are learning and as teachers are figuring out how to do this the best way they can and students are adapting and doing the best they can too.  He encourages everyone to do all their work, check in often, and stay in communication.  He stated if you have questions, reach out and use the technology we have to touch base with your teachers.  He stated just because they are not in front of you, doesn’t mean they aren’t available so keep those lines open.  He stated it encourages everybody the more we can keep in touch one way or another and appreciates what everyone has been doing.


  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.



  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox and Board President, Adam Williams, adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.





April 20, 2020



ADAM WILLIAMS                                   __________________________


TRENT FOX                                                      __________________________


LANCE ENGLE                                               ___________________________


JACOB CASE                                                   ___________________________


JOHN ADAMS         ___________________________