August 19, 2019

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019

6:30 p.m.

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL



MINUTES


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


Absent: Jacob Case, Member


At 6:30 p.m. Mr. Mann, Superintendent and Mr. Lewman, DCCTA, explained the purpose of the Public Hearing and asked for public comments on the following:


Collective Bargaining/Teacher Compensation


One public comment was read by Mr. Lewman, DCCTA; “How do Delaware Community School’s starting salaries and top end salaries compare with the other county schools salaries?”


Mr. Mann, Superintendent closed the Public Hearing.



  1. CALL TO ORDER


At 6:41 p.m. Board President, John Adams, called the meeting to order.



  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 



  1. AMEND AGENDA


A motion was made by Adam Williams 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 Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Monday, August 5, 2019.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. FCCLA/DHS CHOIR/EES CAMP FLAT ROCK TRIPS


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


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the DHS Choir trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the EES Camp Flat Rock trip, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams 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 Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (item 1):


  1. Ricoh Contracts and Lease


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the return of funds to the DelCom Foundation in the amount of $117.91, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


Amy Lewman, Principal at Royerton Elementary School, stated they’ve had an excellent start to the school year.  She thanked Ms. Kemper and Mr. Bright at Transportation for streamlining buses in the morning so it looks like afternoon pick-up.  She stated they are able to unload around 400+ students’ in the morning in about three minutes, it’s a safe and effective way to do it, and doesn’t put a damper on the 144+ cars dropping off every morning.  She stated the transportation department has done tremendous work to get everyone ready for the school year. She informed everyone the 1st grade classroom in the library looks fantastic and thanked Mr. Stebbins for making sure it was a smooth and easy transition for the students’ this fall.  She informed everyone she challenge’s teachers every year to do Good News Reports and call every parent of every student. She stated 95% of them have finished those reports.  Ms. Lewman introduced Ms. Henry and stated she is on the agenda tonight for approval to be an instructional assistant and is blessed she will be joining Royerton.



  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Certified Staff


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the resignation of Jonathan Riddle, Teacher at Delta High School, effective immediately.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the recommendation to employ Jon Kern as a Teacher at Delta High School effective August 12, 2019.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (item 1):


  1. Resignation of Jennalynn Selvey, Latchkey Aide, effective immediately.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 2-5):


  1. Recommendation to employ Tara Henry as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Schellie Feeney as a Non-Route Bus Driver effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Latchkey employees for the 2019-20 school year, as presented.


  1. Recommendation to employ Kelsey Smith as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective immediately.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Extra-Curricular

 

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items 1-7):


  1. Recommendation to employ Haley Hudson as a Varsity Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Dylan Fillwock as an Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Brook Gates as a Cheerleading Coach at Delta Middle School (split position) effective for the 2019-20 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Audrey Young as a Math Department Chair at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Melba Fox as a World Language Department Chair at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Marlee Small as an Assistant Choir Director at Albany Elementary School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Emily Tressler as a Best Buddies Sponsor (split position) at Delta High School effective for the 2019-20 school year.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1-5):


  1. Brytany Pope and Sarah Parker request permission to attend CPI Renewal to be held on August 21, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ft. Wayne, IN.


  1. Mikayla Rainho requests permission to attend the 2019 Flipping the Switch Conference to be held on September 16, 2019 at the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Dawn Raleigh and Miranda Hummel request permission to attend the Academic Coaches Conference to be held on September 23, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.


  1. Elizabeth Lay and Brittany Dominick request permission to attend    the ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop to be held on October 3, 2019 at Indiana Wesleyan University in Ft. Wayne, IN.


  1. Melba Fox and Linda Case request permission to attend the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Conference to be held from November 1, 2019 through November 2, 2019 at the Sheraton in Indianapolis, IN.


The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the athletic events pay scale, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.


*Board Member, Jacob Case entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m.


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve DHS Consultation for Teresa Wilder to tutor high school French, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


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


  1. Tara Dragoo, DMS Cheer, requests permission to hold a Snap Raise Fundraiser from August 12, 2019 through August 30, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards mats, apparel, bows, and cheer banquet.


  1. Jim Fowler, DHS Girls’ Golf, requests permission to sell apparel from August 20, 2019 through August 27, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the girls’ golf team.


  1. Jack Wiley, Delta Girls’ Soccer, requests permission to sell apparel from August 20, 2019 through September 3, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards equipment, activities, apparel, and team costs.


  1. Max Friedman, Delta Girls’ Soccer, requests permission to collect online donations from August 20, 2019 through September 3, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards equipment, meals, snacks, and activities.


  1. Wendy Brown and Morgan Jones, Delta Junior Honor Society, request permission to hold a Welcome Back Dance on        August 23, 2019 at Delta Middle School, as presented. Proceeds go towards DJHS activities.


  1. Julia Sanchez, RES Robotics, requests permission to sell shirts from September 2, 2019 through September 13, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards events and materials.


  1. Victoria Keesling, DMS Student Council, requests permission to hold a dance on September 13, 2019 at Delta Middle School, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Student Council funds.


  1. Andy Lewman, Delta Girls’ Basketball, requests permission to hold a golf outing on September 29, 2019 at the Albany Golf Course, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the girls’ basketball program.


  1. Dawn Raleigh, Delta Troupers, requests permission to sell ads beginning October 14, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards production costs.


  1. Julia Sanchez, RES Robotics, requests permission to sell Wick’s pies from October 16, 2019 through October 30, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards events and products.


  1. Elana Camp, DHS Choir, requests permission to sell mattresses on November 10, 2019 at Delta High School, as presented.  Proceeds go towards contest fees, transportation fees, etc.


  1. Wendy Brown and Morgan Jones, Delta Junior Honor Society, request permission to hold a Pie in the Face Fundraiser from November 11, 2019 through November 25, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Secret Families.


  1. Dawn Raleigh, Delta Troupers, requests permission to hold        a Fall Production from November 14, 2019 through November 16, 2019, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the theatre department.


  1. Wendy Brown and Morgan Jones, Delta Junior Honor Society, request permission to sell Candy Grams from February 3, 2020 through February 13, 2020, as presented.  Proceeds go towards charities.


  1. Dawn Raleigh, Delta Troupers, requests permission to hold        a Spring Production from March 12, 2020 through March 14, 2020, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the theatre department.

  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use of Facilities:


A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (items 1-6):


  1. Curt Howard, Metro Football, requests permission to use the Delta High School football field and Royerton field from   August 1, 2019 through November 1, 2019 to hold Youth Football Leagues, as presented.  


  1. Dawn Raleigh, Learn to Swim, requests permission to use the Delta High School pool from August 31, 2019 through      October 5, 2019 to hold swim lessons, as presented.


  1. Barbara Broyles, Eden Mentoring Outreach, requests permission to use the Eaton Elementary library, kindergarten, and art rooms every Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to hold mentoring/tutoring, as presented.


  1. Laura Seibold-Caudill, Cardinal Swim Club, requests permission to use the Delta High School pool and locker rooms from September 2019 through July 2020 to hold practice and meets, pending Certificate of Liability Insurance.


  1. Sheylene Helmick, Girl Scouts, requests permission to use Royerton Elementary School on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to hold troop meetings, pending Certificate of Liability Insurance.


  1. Katie Driver, Campus Life, requests permission to use the Delta Middle School gymnasium and cafeteria to hold Campus Life, pending Certificate of Liability Insurance.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Dr. Gullion gave a Budget Review presentation, as presented.  Dr. Gullion stated the Education to Operation transfers for 2020 would be approximately 11% of total Education Fund Revenues.


  1. A motion was made by Adam Williams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve permission to advertise the budget, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Adam Williams to approve the following (items d-e):


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept the donation of doormats from the DHS Class of 2019, as presented.  


  1. Request for the Food Service Department to accept a donation in the amount of $90.00 from DeSoto United Methodist Church, as presented.  


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


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



  1. LETTERS/NOTES



  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Jacob Case – Mr. Case apologized for being late and stated work gets in the way, especially July through September when they are working on the road.  He thanked everyone for coming.

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle thanked transportation.  He stated the start of the school year sounds like it’s been very good for our transportation department from buses getting to school on time and pick-ups and drop offs.  He stated it sounds as if the changes they made this year have been positive and it’s been a good first few weeks

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for being here.  He thanked the Class of 2019 for donating doormats and DeSoto United Methodist Church for their donation.  He stated any donation is greatly appreciated and put to good use. He thanked those who presented their overnight trips and for wanting to do something different with the kids.  He stated that’s always neat and a different way to learn. He wished good luck to all sports teams.  

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams thanked those who stuck around all the way through the budget presentation.  He stated Dr. Gullion always does a great job and makes sure it’s as interesting as possible.  He appreciates his work and stated it’s something they have to go through and useful information.  He stated the effort Dr. Gullion puts in is great and his experience is greatly appreciated. He stated all the overnight field trips sound exciting and welcomed Ms. Henry to DelCom.

John Adams – Mr. Adams thanked those who came to explain the overnight trips.  He stated to go to an inauguration and be a part of history is pretty exciting.  He thinks the students’ will definitely enjoy that. He stated he’s been on the Board a long time and it seems as if there’s always some type of donation and that’s greatly appreciated.  He stated he’s heard a few things from parents’ about transportation and the schools. He stated there’s a lot of staff that spend a lot of time during the summer planning and trying to get things ready. You can tell they’ve spent time working hard to make sure the opening to our school year is a success and it sure sounds as if that’s the case.  He thanked everyone involved with that and stated it’s greatly appreciated.


  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2019 immediately following the Budget Public Hearing.


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.


  1. The 2019 ISBA/IAPSS Fall Conference will be held from               September 30, 2019 through October 1, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in   Indianapolis, IN.



  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Jacob Case and Board President, John Adams, adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.



August 19, 2019



JOHN ADAMS                                               __________________________


ADAM WILLIAMS                                            __________________________


TRENT FOX                                                     ___________________________


LANCE ENGLE                                                ___________________________


JACOB CASE         ___________________________