August 3, 2020

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020

6:30 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING



MINUTES


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


An executive session was held at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.


  1. CALL TO ORDER


At 6:35 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 5-0 vote.



  1. MINUTES


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to accept the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Monday,      July 13, 2020.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.



  1. FINANCE


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Lance Engle to accept the list of vouchers, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.




  1. Purchases over $7500:


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


  1. PowerSchool OP $14,469.10

(Maintenance and Support Renewal)

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the DMS Band ECA purchase, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote. 


  1. Monthly Finance Review-Dr. Gullion.



  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR


Amy Larrabee, Special Services Director, introduced Brad Lagpacan who she is recommending as a virtual special education teacher.  She informed everyone he just graduated in May from Ball State and is ready to go Thursday.


Joseph Schmaltz, Albany Elementary Principal, stated he’s hoping to get approved a new 4th grade teacher, Jessica Miskinis.  He stated she is an Albany resident and lives about a 100 yards from the school.  He stated her and her husband have two children and they both decided to take new jobs at the same time so he is working late and that is why she isn’t here tonight.  He informed everyone Mr. Ashcraft has three children in DelCom schools and has been a volunteer and has run the Albany basketball league for 20 years.  He stated Mr. Ashcraft has devoted every year to that program and has done a great job.



  1. OLD BUSINESS


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


  1. Classified Employee Handbook- 2nd Reading, as presented. 


  1. Transportation Handbook- 2nd Reading, as presented.  


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. NEW BUSINESS


  1. Mr. Mann informed the Board about K- 12 Textbook Rental for virtual students- 1st Reading.


  1. Certified Staff


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (items 1-3):


  1. Recommendation to employ Paul Ashcraft as a Teacher at Delta Middle School effective August 4, 2020.  


  1. Recommendation to employ Jessica Miskinis as a Teacher at Albany Elementary School effective August 4, 2020.


  1. Recommendation to employ Brad Lagpacan as a Teacher at Delta Middle School effective August 4, 2020.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Classified Staff


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


  1. Resignation of Marlee Small, Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School, effective immediately.


  1. Resignation of Danielle Hughes, Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.


  1. Resignation of Rick Bechtold, School Bus Driver, effective                  July 21, 2020.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following (items 4-12):


  1. Recommendation to employ Kayla McCullough as an Instructional Assistant effective August 4, 2020.  


  1. Recommendation to employ Ashley Morris as an Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School effective August 4, 2020, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. 


  1. Recommendation to employ Jacob Hendershot as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective August 4, 2020, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Marsha Faust as an Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School effective August 4, 2020, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Kaitlin Mays as an Instructional Assistant at Delta High School effective August 4, 2020.


  1. Recommendation to employ Haley Sarrazine as an Instructional Assistant at Delta High School effective August 4, 2020.


  1. Recommendation to increase hours of Kaleigh Leatherwood, Instructional Assistant at Delta Middle School, from 7.5 hours to 8 hours per day effective August 4, 2020.


  1. Recommendation to employ Tonya Rector as a Non-route School Bus Driver effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Ronald Cook as a Non-route School Bus Driver effective immediately, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the following (item 13):


  1. Recommendation to approve Latchkey employees, as presented.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. Extra-Curricular


  1. A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the resignation of Lauren Matheny, Assistant Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.  The motion was approved  5-0 vote.


A motion was made by Trent Fox and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (items 2-29):


  1. Recommendation to employ Jordan Baldwin as a 7th Grade Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Matthew Grasso as a 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to employ Brady Edwards as an 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Haley Cross as a 7th Grade Volleyball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Cortney Jones as an 8th Grade Volleyball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Austin Cook as a Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Mason Turner as a Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Lauren Matheny as a Head Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta Middle effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Mary Banning as an Assistant Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta Middle effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Grace Belangee as a Tennis Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Tara Dragoo as a Cheerleading Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Dave Edwards as an Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Curt Howard as an Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Dane Cook as an Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Tanner Lambert as a Freshman Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Whitney Stewart as a Head Volleyball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Jeff Cline as an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Jim Fowler as a Head Girls’ Golf Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Tate Dishman as an Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Michael Bauer as an Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Dylan Fillwock as an Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Andrew Jeffers as a Volunteer Assistant 7th Grade Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the  2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Robert Witham as a Volunteer Assistant 8th Grade Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the  2020-21 school year.

  2. Recommendation to appoint Billy Lynch as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Damon Soper as a Volunteer Assistant Girls’ Golf Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.


  1. Recommendation to appoint Isaac Griffis as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Morgan Jones as a Social Studies Department Chair at Delta Middle School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


  1. Recommendation to employ Mark Detweiler and Rob Jones as Athletic Supervisors at Delta High School effective for the 2020-21 school year.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips


  1. None.


  1. Information and Proposals


  1. Superintendent


  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the AES Long Term Sub, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Trent Fox to approve the DMS Long Term Sub, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the Classified Corporation Benefit, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. Mr. Mann informed the Board about the ECA Proposal, as presented. 

  2. Dr. Gullion informed the Board about NEOLA Policy 2266 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities)-1st Reading, as presented.  


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


  1. None.


  1. Assistant Superintendent


  1. Use of Facilities:


    1. None.


  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox to approve MOU-Meridian Health Services, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Lance Engle to approve the following (items c-f):


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept the donation of a records board from the Delta Swimming Boosters, as presented.


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $420.50 from Delta Dancers, as presented.


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $694.65 from the French Club, as presented.


  1. Request for Delta High School to accept a donation in the amount of $2,639.00 from the DHS Class of 2020, as presented.


The motion was approved 5-0 vote.


  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Jacob Case 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

John Adams – Mr. Adams welcomed everyone back.  He stated in a few days we will have kids in the buildings.  He thanked all administrators, custodians, bus drivers, and everyone who is gearing up to make school happen.  He can’t thank everyone enough for all their efforts and stated it’s greatly appreciated.  He is glad we are going back to school and like everyone else, wants to do it in the safest way possible.  He stated there have been a few people who have been asked to step up and make a change in their normal routine.  He thanked them and stated it will make a difference and means a lot.  He welcomed Mr. Ashcraft, Mrs. Miskinis, and Mr. Lagpacan.  He stated they are coming to the best school corporation around.  He stated it’s a great place and thinks they will do well here.  He commented they have great people around them and to use that for what it’s worth.  He thanked everyone who resigned for their time and the time they’ve spent with our kids.  He thanked everyone for their donations and stated it’s amazing that a certain class or people in the community donate to our schools in one way or another and he greatly appreciates it.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case concurred with Mr. Adams.  He welcomed all new hires to the DelCom family.  He thanked everyone who resigned for their time  and stated no matter what they did in the corporation, they’ve touched kids’ lives and affected how they grow up.  He thanked everyone for their donations.  He stated on Thursday we will have everyone back in school and he hopes all goes well with a safe return.  He thanked all teachers who decided to help with virtual learning this year because it will be a new challenge and a lot different.

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle welcomed all new teachers and staff to a great school corporation.  He thanked everyone for all their efforts the past few weeks.  He stated he’s sure it’s been crazy for administration and teachers getting things sorted out where everyone will be and what they will be doing.  He stated it sounds like things are falling into place and hopes we’ll get school started off right.  He stated it will be different, but the kids will adapt and it’s up to us and the staff to adapt.  He wishes nothing but luck and lots of prayers moving forward.

Trent Fox – Mr. Fox thanked everyone for being here.  He stated we are getting close and he’s excited to get there.  He hopes we can show we’ve done a lot of preparation and gotten things ready in the buildings.  He guarantees the kids are ready to go back because they have been home longer than they’ve ever been.  He stated they’re adaptable, they’ll adjust, and they’ll come out on top.  He stated we just have to help them along the way and make that happen for them so they know we care about them. He stated we’re going to keep doing everything we can to keep them safe, no guarantees obviously, but that’s just part of what we’re going through.  He stated they are looking forward to being in person as long as they can and are going to relish those moments and take everything in.  He wished good luck to all extra-curricular activities happening right now and hopes they will continue.

Adam Williams – Mr. Williams stated there are only so many different ways to say they don’t know what this is going to look like.  He stated everyone has done an incredible job of planning and doing their best to make this work.  He stated this has been an ongoing task with the rules changing by the day sometimes.  He stated as a Board, they understand a fraction of what everyone’s going through and they greatly respect what everyone has done to get us to this point.  He stated to pass that along to everyone you work with because this is something way outside of normal.  He commented they don’t teach Pandemic 101 when you’re getting your degree the last time he checked.  He assumes it’s going to be required from here on out, but it’s not been brought before.  He really appreciates the great group of people in this corporation who care about our kids.  He stated it shows in all they do and wished the best for students, parents, teachers, staff, and everyone involved as we get ready to launch this year.


  1. FUTURE MEETINGS


  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.



  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Trent Fox and Board President, Adam Williams, adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.


An executive session was held following the business meeting.


August 3, 2020



ADAM WILLIAMS                                   __________________________


TRENT FOX                                                      __________________________


LANCE ENGLE                                               ___________________________


JACOB CASE                                                   ___________________________


JOHN ADAMS         ___________________________