November 20, 2023

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

MINUTES

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

Absent:  Jacob Case, Member

  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

  1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Chris Conley- CCMA

CONSENT AGENDA

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

  1. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on Monday,                November 6, 2023.

  1. FINANCE

  1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. Resignation of Colton Hissong, Teacher at Delta Middle School, effective November 13, 2023.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. Resignation of Lillian Jones, Latchkey Aide, effective November 3, 2023.

  1. Resignation of Sarah Vanderpool, School Bus Driver, effective immediately.

  1. Recommendation to employ Valla-Dia VanNatter as a Custodian at Albany Elementary School effective November 21, 2023.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jessica Moon as a Custodian at Delta High School effective November 27, 2023.

  1. Recommendation to employ Madeleine Graszer as a Student Food Service Cook at Delta High School effective November 21, 2023.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Recommendation to employ Brandi Starrett as a Head Softball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Duane Dye as a Head Boys’ Track Coach (split position) at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Caitlyn Grim as a Head Softball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Tyler Harris as a Head Girls’ Golf Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Austin Rich as a Volunteer Assistant 6th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year, pending successful completion of all                         pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Kadence Rector as a Volunteer Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach at Delta High School effective for the      2023-24 school year, pending successful completion of all                         pre-employment testing.

  2. Recommendation to appoint Jimmy Boyd as a Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. Robyn Brown, Debbie Carmichael, Rae McGuire, Emily Tinkle, Michelle Alley, Kelly Green, Melodee Motsenbocker, Maggie Neckers, Jessica Blakely, Kendra Hirons, and Valarie Jones request permission to attend the UFLI Presentation to be held on November 27, 2023 at Central Office.

  1. Cheryl Dominick requests permission to attend the IASBO Information Reporting and Data Analytics seminar to be held virtually on        December 19, 2023.

  1. Adrianne Wingler requests permission to attend the Indiana Music Educators Association Conference to be held from January 11, 2024 through January 13, 2024 at the Grand Wayne Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.

  1. Lindsey Thompson requests permission to attend the PowerSchool Users Group Meeting to be held on January 25, 2024 at CIESC in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. Zachary Royal, ECI Basketball, requests permission to use the Royerton Elementary gymnasium from November 2023 through February 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hold basketball practice, as presented.

  1. Cory Fisher, Future Eagles Basketball, requests permission to use the Eaton Elementary gymnasium/cafeteria from November 2023 through February 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hold basketball practice, as presented.

  1. Alison Jackson, The Jar Community Church, requests permission to use the Delta High School pool on December 17, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., as presented.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

  1.   None.

  1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the Title II Grant ($58,128.03), as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the recommendation to employ Jakob Shull as a Technology Technician effective December 4, 2023, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

  1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Alice Gillis to uphold the Expulsion Examiner’s recommendation for Case #2023-2024-01, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the 2024-25 School Calendar-2nd Reading, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the Motor Vehicle Purchase User Agreement, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the DHS New Course Request for 2024-25, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the DMS Long Term Sub, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

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

  1. Jessica Papandria, DMS Class of 2029, requests permission to sell t-shirts from November 6, 2023 through November 17, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the DMS 7th grade account for the D.C. trip.

  1. Jacob Van Pelt, DHS Ping Pong Club, requests permission to hold a ping pong tournament, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the ECA account.

  1. Leslie Phillips, Eaton Elementary, requests permission to sell candy canes, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Mrs. Phillips class.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

A motion was made by Alice Gillis and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the following (items 1-2):

  1. Request for Delta Middle School to accept the donation of $50.00 from Angie and Andy Campbell, as presented.

  2. Request for Delta High School to accept the donation of $900.00 from Tim Cleland, as presented.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Alice Gillis – Ms. Gillis thanked Tracy and her team and Mr. Conley and his team and stated the CCMA program sounds like a tremendous thing.  She stated this sounds like a great opportunity for kids and when she was teaching, there were a lot of students who had the aspirations to get into healthcare and that’s a good thing.  She thanked Mr. Harris and Ms. Grim for stepping up into the head coaching positions.  She welcomed Mr. Shull.  She commended Mr. Conley for being a Principal and having the time to search and look into the CCMA program.  She stated it’s hard enough keeping a school running and she appreciates it.  She appreciates Mr. Blakely being onboard and stated she rests easier knowing he’s here. 

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander stated she enjoyed hearing about the new program.  She’s happy to hear Mr. Conley’s passion for helping the kids. She commented she thinks it is a stumbling block with kids about whether or not to go to college first and if they will have a career if they do or don’t and thanked him for all his hard work.  She thanked all new hires and wished good luck to the coaches.  She looks forward to hearing more about their season and how it goes.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle is thankful for the opportunities our kids have at DelCom.  He stated he took his son on his first college visit and the leg up he has with going to college, doing what he needs to do, the opportunities that are there for him, and how much further ahead he is before he even gets there all because he goes to Delta High School.  He stated we are very blessed here at Delta High School to have those opportunities and principals like Mr. Conley, the staff,  counselors, and all the people doing work for these kids to make sure they can succeed.  He stated it’s a blessing and thanked Mr. Conley.  He congratulated the football team on a wonderful season.  He looks forward to winter sports.  

John Adams – Mr. Adams stated he’s sat here a long time and it’s been said in this room by someone we all know well that you can go anywhere you want to from State Road 28 and it’s just more proof tonight that these kids get another opportunity to go anywhere they want from State Road 28.  He stated it meant something to him almost 20 years ago when he heard that, but it means just as much today.  He thanked Mr. Conley for the good work he’s doing.  He knows once this program gets to where he wants it to be, there will be a lot of families very grateful for the steps taken and what we are trying to achieve.  He stated he has heard about different courses through the years and he thinks we’ve achieved most of them, but it’s this kind of thing that he knows our good friend Reece Mann had in mind several years ago about trying to achieve.  He stated there were many talks late into the evening and one-on-one talks that he has had with fellow board members.  He stated these are the kind of things you want to get started and know will make a difference in the students’ life.  He understands the emotional part Mr. Conley’s saying because he knows it will make a difference in students’ lives and that’s why we do what we do and he commends everyone.  He stated it does take a village to think outside the box.  He stated we are bringing on a course that will cost us money, but it’s for the right reasons.  He stated that’s what they need and what they’ll get and he commends Mr. Conley for continuing to look outside the box and coming up with different things that will make a difference.  He thanked all new hires for picking DelCom and for all who are leaving for the time they spent here in our corporation.  He commented the football team probably lost to the eventual state champions and that’s nothing to be ashamed of, they are an excellent football team and our kids showed who they really could be this year and he’s proud of all of them.  He stated there is no question that DelCom is a special place.  He thanked everyone for their donations. 

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Lance Engle and seconded by Valerie Alexander and Board President, John Adams, adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.

November 20, 2023

JOHN ADAMS               


LANCE ENGLE


VALERIE ALEXANDER 



ALICE GILLIS


JACOB CASE