April 1, 2024

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

MINUTES

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

  1. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:30 p.m. Board President, Lance Engle called the meeting to order.

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

  1. AMEND AGENDA

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

No comments were received.

  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the following under Consent Agenda:

  1. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on March 18, 2024.

  1. FINANCE

  1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. Resignation of Mary Domingo, Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School, effective March 21, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jenny Stults as a Food Service Cook at Albany Elementary School effective April 2, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to employ John Sides as a Food Service Cook at Albany Elementary School effective April 2, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to transfer Danielle Weber from a Latchkey Aide to a Latchkey Assistant Supervisor effective March 25, 2024.

  1. Recommendation to employ Hailey King as a Latchkey Aide effective immediately.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Recommendation to employ Jacob Van Pelt as an 8th Grade Head Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jordan Baldwin as a 7th Grade Head Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Michael Edwards as a 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Miranda Hummel as a Communications Department Head at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. None.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. None.

The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

  1.   None.

  1. Dr. Gullion, Assistant Superintendent, gave a Monthly Finance Review.

  1. NEW BUSINESS

Superintendent Kile informed the Board about the following (items A-C):

  1. Elementary Student Handbook- 1st Reading.

  1. Delta Middle School Student Handbook- 1st Reading.

  1. Delta High School Student Handbook- 1st Reading.

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

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

  1. Superintendent Kile informed the Board about the following fundraisers (information only):

  1. None.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the request for Delta High School to accept the donation of CPR dummies from East Central Indiana AHEC, as presented. The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve enrollment capacities and priority date for transfer applications.  The motion was approved 5-0 vote.

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Alice Gillis – Ms. Gillis congratulated Flynn Pickle at Albany for the Spelling Bee and stated she’s glad he got to participate.  She said it’s good for kids to get out there and perform, makes them feel good.  She wished everyone good luck with ILEARN testing.  She thanked Dr. Gullion for the financial report.  She stated she’s sending out letters next week for their alumni meeting.  She hopes to get around 100 people to attend.  She stated their oldest graduate in the Class of 1943 passed away so she’s anxious to see where they are.  

John Adams – Mr. Adams hoped everyone had a great Spring Break and a good Easter with friends and family.  He gave a shout-out to Wapahani.  He stated they weren’t able to pull out a win, but our community was rooting for their community.  He stated they’ve been through a lot in the past few weeks and it was good to see the boys’ go down and give it their best effort.  He hated to see them come up short, but he thinks they gave it their all while they were out there.  He wished everyone at Wapahani well.  He stated it amazes him the amount of donations we receive from our community and what they come up with.  He commented they know our needs and step up and help one way or another and thanked the East Central Indiana AHEC for the donation of CPR dummies.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case congratulated the boys’ basketball team for their run at semi-state.  He congratulated Wapahani for making it to the State Championship.  He congratulated Flynn Pickle for his fourth round run with the Spelling Bee.  He hopes everyone had a great break and came back refreshed and ready to finish the year out strong.  

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander is glad everyone had a nice holiday and hopes they are ready for the home stretch.  She wished good luck to all sports teams for gearing up for spring season.  She congratulated the Delta and Wapahani boys’ basketball teams.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members.  He commented spring sports are underway since we have already had to cancel games.  He stated spring can definitely be a challenge getting games and practices in with the weather.  He wished good luck to Mr. Clark for figuring that all out.  He stated we have about 8 weeks of school left and it seems like it gets here in a hurry.  He commented the school year starts with testing and then finishes with testing and the next thing you know it’s graduation.  He hopes everyone finishes the year strong.  

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A special meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Friday,             April 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Jacob Case and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.

April 1, 2024

LANCE ENGLE               


VALERIE ALEXANDER


JACOB CASE  



JOHN ADAMS


ALICE GILLIS