Delaware Community School Corporation

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

MINUTES

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

1. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:33 p.m. Board President, Lance Engle called the meeting to order.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

3. AMEND AGENDA

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

No comments were received.

5. 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:

6. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on June 3, 2024.

7. FINANCE

1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

8. NEW BUSINESS

1. Certified Staff

1. None.

2. Classified Staff

1. Recommendation to employ Lillian Bilyeu as a Nurse at Albany Elementary School effective August 5, 2024.

2. Recommendation to employ Kyleigh Pyle as an Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School effective August 5, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

3. Recommendation to employ Nia May as an Instructional Assistant at Albany Elementary School effective August 5, 2024.

4. Recommendation to employ Marcia Riley as a School Bus Driver effective August 5, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

5. Recommendation to employ Margaret Lewis as a School Bus Driver effective August 5, 2024, pending successful completion of all                  pre-employment testing.

3. Extra-Curricular

1. Resignation of Caitlyn Grim, Assistant Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately

2. Recommendation to employ Riley Moulton as a Head Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

3. Recommendation to employ Kara Jaggers as an Assistant Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

4. Recommendation to employ Tyler Gilland as an 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

5. Recommendation to employ Mason Turner as a Head Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

6. Recommendation to employ Trinity Wine as an Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

7. Recommendation to appoint Jakob Smith as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

8. Recommendation to appoint Easton Bell as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

4. Conference Requests/Field Trips

1. Lindsey Thompson requests permission to attend the Indiana Ed-Fi Summit to be held on July 17, 2024 at Noblesville West Middle School in Noblesville, IN.

5. Use of Facilities

1. None.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

AGENDA

9. FINANCE

1. Purchases over $5000:

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

1.   PowerSchool OP $5,259.90

(Ecollect)

2. Instructure EDU $15,608.50

(Canvas Cloud Subscription)

The motion was made 4-0 vote.

2. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the Petroleum Traders Fuel Contract (1-year extension), as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

10. NEW BUSINESS

1. Certified Staff

1. None.

2. Classified Staff

1. None.

3. Information and Proposals

1. Superintendent

1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve Admin Raises, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote. 

2. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the Assistant Tech Director position, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

3. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve Pre-K Curriculum, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

4. A motion as made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by John Adams to approve the request for an unpaid leave, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

5. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the authority to pay claims and hire, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

6. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the DHS New Course Request- Dramatic Literature, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

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

1. None.

1. Assistant Superintendent

1. Donations:

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the following (item 1):

1. Request for Eaton Elementary School to accept the donation of headphones and backpacks from Dean Miers, as presented.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the following (items b-c):

2. Request for Albany Elementary to surplus items, as presented. 

3. Request for the Special Education Department to surplus items, as presented.  

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

11. LETTERS/NOTES

12. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

John Adams – Mr. Adams thanked everyone for coming.  He welcomed all new employees and thanked those moving on for their time.  He stated he’s glad they are in a position where they can continue to give admin raises.  He gave a shout-out to our administrators and stated they do an awesome job and he greatly appreciates them.  He thanked Mr. Miers for his donation.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case hopes everyone is enjoying summer break. He thanked all the grounds, custodians, and maintenance staff.  He stated they are extremely busy making sure the schools are getting put back in shape for next school year.  He commented he dropped his kids off at Mr. Cleland’s tennis camp today.  He stated Mr. Cleland loves kids and loves what he does.  He gave a shout-out to him for coaching out in 90-degree heat.  

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander hopes everyone is enjoying their summer.  She thanked Mr. Penrod for bringing the new bus tonight.  She thanked all the coaches and stated she appreciates their time.  She stated we had a volunteer coach go through who is a former Delta grad and she loves to see people who are willing to give back after they leave.  She stated we have a great culture and committee here for that.  She thanked Mr. Miers for his donation and stated he’s a big supporter of our school.  She congratulated Lindsey Lynch on winning Delaware County Fair Queen.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members.  He stated we have a lot of things happening on our grounds this summer.  He stated all facilities including the basketball courts, tennis courts, and football field is getting used all year long.  He stated it’s great we have facilities that get used all year long.  He stated it’s awesome to see kids use our facilities for whatever sport they are in.  He thanked all coaches for spending their summer helping our kids get better and he appreciates it.  He hopes everyone continues to enjoy their summer.  

13. FUTURE MEETINGS

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

14. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.

June 17, 2024

LANCE ENGLE               

VALERIE ALEXANDER

JACOB CASE  

JOHN ADAMS