Delaware Community School Corporation

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

MINUTES

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

Absent:  Valerie Alexander, Vice President.  

It is with great sorrow we mourn the passing of Board Member, Alice Gillis.

1. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:32 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 John Adams to amend the agenda, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

No comments were received.

5. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

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

6. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on May 20, 2024.

7. FINANCE

1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

8. NEW BUSINESS

1. Certified Staff

1. None.

2. Classified Staff

1. Resignation of Tracy Bullock, Summer Food Service Cook, effective immediately.

2. Recommendation to employ Christian Hirst as a Summer Grounds employee effective June 4, 2024, pending successful completion of all    pre-employment testing.

3. Recommendation to employ Amanda Stotler as a Summer Food Service Manager effective June 3, 2024.

3. Extra-Curricular

1. Resignation of Julie Fierce, Academic Coach at Delta High School, effective immediately

2. Resignation of Kimberly Clanin, Math Bowl Coach at Eaton Elementary School, effective immediately.

3. Recommendation to employ Hayley Greiner as a Head Girls’ Soccer Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

4. Recommendation to employ Joseph Greiner as a Head Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

5. Recommendation to employ Jerry Mendenhall and Tammie Lampton as Math Bowl Coaches at Eaton Elementary School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

6. Recommendation to employ Tony Pierce as a Head Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

7. Recommendation to employ Gustave Pippin as an Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

8. Recommendation to employ Craig Overholt as a Freshman Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

9. Recommendation to employ Billy Lynch as an Assistant Freshman Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

10. Recommendation to employ Brady Edwards as an Assistant Freshman Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

11. Recommendation to employ David Edwards as an Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

12. Recommendation to employ Dane Cook as an Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

13. Recommendation to employ Scott O’Dell as an Assistant Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

14. Recommendation to employ Scott McIntosh as a JV Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

15. Recommendation to employ Alison Jackson as a Head Coed Swim Coach (split position) at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

16. Recommendation to appoint Paul Morris as a Volunteer Assistant 7th Grade Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

17. Recommendation to appoint James Thompson as a Volunteer Assistant 8th Grade Football Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

18. Recommendation to appoint Olivia Morris as a Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

19. Recommendation to appoint Braxton Edwards as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

20. Recommendation to appoint Parker Faletic 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.

21. Recommendation to appoint Brian Trout as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

22. Recommendation to appoint Adam Ramsey as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2024-25 school year.

4. Conference Requests/Field Trips

1. Julia Blakely requests permission to attend NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture to be held from July 7, 2024 through July 13, 2024 in Monticello, AR.

2. Julia Blakely requests permission to attend Medal of Honor Legacy: World War I to be held from July 28, 2024 through August 2, 2024 at Valley Forge in PA.

5. Use of Facilities

1. Shane Stilts, Hamilton Township Fire Department, requests permission to use the Delta High School parking lot on May 19, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold fire training, as presented.

2. April Fullenkamp, Bowen Center, requests permission to use Royerton Elementary School from June 3, 2024 through July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to hold a youth summer program, as presented.

3. Jacob Brewer, Muncie YMCA, requests permission to use the Delta High School tennis courts to be held from July 22, 2024 through July 27, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to hold tennis tournaments, as presented.

The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

AGENDA

9. FINANCE

1. Purchases over $5000:

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the following (items 1-5):

1.   PowerSchool OP $10,177.42

(license and subscription fees)

2. NWEA Formative Assessment Grant $27,700.00

(MAP Growth K-12)

3. Interface Services Bond 2021 $41,007.08

(DHS flooring) OP $13,119.20

4. Educational Furniture EDU $17,466.10

(DHS PreK)

5. Goodheart-Willcox TBR $6,292.55

(DMS Health)

The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

2. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the AdTec Contract, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

3. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the Bowen Center MOU, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

4. Dr. Gullion, Assistant Superintendent, gave a Monthly Finance Review, as presented.

10. NEW BUSINESS

1. Certified Staff

1. None.

2. Classified Staff

1. None.

3. Information and Proposals

1. Superintendent

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

1. DHS Boys’ Soccer Trip, as presented.  

2. DHS Track Trip, as presented.  

The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

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

3. DMS Curriculum Maps, as presented.  

4. DMS Success Curriculum, as presented.  

The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

5. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams to approve the In-Person Instruction Plan, as presented.  The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

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

1. Tyler Harris, DHS Girls’ Golf, requests permission to sell discount cards from June 2024 through June 2025, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Boosters.

2. Mark Detweiler, DHS Boys’ Basketball Boosters, requests permission to hold a golf outing on August 11, 2024, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Boosters.

1. Assistant Superintendent

1. Donations:

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

1. Request for Royerton Elementary School to accept a donation in the amount of $50.00 from Joe and Susan Summers, as presented.

The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

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

2. Request for Eaton Elementary School to surplus items, as presented. 

3. Request for Royerton Elementary School to surplus items, as presented.  

The motion was approved 3-0 vote.

4. A drawing for transfer enrollments was held for the 2024-25 Royerton Elementary 1st grade class.  The following is the order for the drawing: 1) Braxton Mote, 2) Maclaren Bell, 3) Brooklynn Bright, and 4) Brody Watkins. 

A drawing for transfer enrollments was held for the 2024-25 Royerton Elementary 2nd grade class.  The following is the order for the drawing: 1) Deacon Bell, 2) Leah Taylor, and 3) Beau Royal.

A drawing for transfer enrollments was held for the 2024-25 Royerton Elementary 5th grade class.  The following is the order for the drawing: 1) Tylar Mote and 2) Khi Bright.

11. LETTERS/NOTES

12. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

John Adams – Mr. Adams commented that he didn’t know Ms. Gillis well until she started on the Board the first time and got to know her pretty well.  He stated she was a wonderful servant who loved to serve not only in just the school, but 4H and you would see her everywhere, that was the kind of person she was.  He stated she had the opportunity to come back on the Board and no one had any doubt that was the first thing she would do, she had a love for serving at this capacity for DelCom Schools.  He stated we lost a good one and if you pulled up somewhere there was no doubt Alice was already there.  He stated she would be one of the first ones in the door because she cared so much.  He commented our community lost a good servant yesterday.  He gave heartfelt thanks to her for what she’s done to serve on this Board.  He stated it’s not always fun, but we could count on her and she was always here to share her thoughts.  He gave his condolences to the family.  He commented it was good to be a part of Graduation and it’s always good to see the kids on that day.  He stated they are going to learn a lot and it’s always good to graduate your class and enjoy them as they walk across with a big smile on their face.  He gave a shout-out to the team who put that all together.  He stated there is a lot of effort that goes into that and it takes time to set that up and it’s greatly appreciated.  He congratulated the track team, the baseball team on winning Regionals, boys’ golf winning Sectionals and moving on, and commented there are a lot of good things happening at DelCom.  He stated all of that is because we have great people in great parts of our school corporation that love serving kids and it shows.  He gave all sports teams a shout-out as they finish up their seasons.  He stated it was good to hear about the numbers for IREAD and it’s nice to keep that going.  He thanked Ms. Lewman for sharing.  He thanked everyone for their donations and stated it’s greatly appreciated.  

Jacob Case – Mr. Case concurred with his fellow board member.  He stated he attended the Muncie Commission Delaware County Sports Awards and DelCom was very well represented.  He stated Mr. Cleland got to take home an award and in Mr. Cleland fashion he was there with a Smash Cancer shirt on and Mr. Case loved it.  He stated the kids were well behaved and it was great.  He commented it was great to be a part of Graduation.  He congratulated the kids who are going to serve in the Military and stated that takes a lot of courage to do that, especially the ones who are actively serving right now.  He thanked them for going that route.  He stated we had a big loss with Ms. Gillis.  He commented she was a great lady and spent many years serving kids, whether that was in our district, teaching, 4H, or pumpkins.  He stated she did a lot for many people and will be missed.  He hopes everyone enjoys their summer and hopes all the kids stay safe.  

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle concurred with his fellow board members.  He stated there are lots of great things happening at DelCom.  He congratulated Coach Wilburn and the baseball team on winning Regionals.  He knows they worked really hard.  He stated the coaches have done a great job getting that program going and you are starting to see it come to fruition this year.  He thinks they are maybe overachieving themselves and realizing they can now do it.  He stated Graduation was a great night and thanked all those involved in getting that going.  He commented it’s an honor to be a part of that ceremony and it’s great to see the number of people come out who care about our kids. He stated they treat them in the proper manner they deserve and thanked all those involved in making that happen.  He stated it’s amazing every year and it’s amazing the way our ceremony comes about and the way it’s done in the proper way.  He wished good luck to the Class of 2024.  He knows they are going to do great things because it’s a great class.  He congratulated the golf team on making it to Regionals and to the few track athletes who competed in the State Finals.  He stated some had to miss Graduation, but thanks to Tilmon Clark, he put a ceremony together for the Seniors at the track meet.  He stated it was pretty cool to see them get their diplomas down in Bloomington under a tent.  He congratulated the 3rd graders, teachers, and administration for the IREAD scores and stated it’s phenomenal.  He commented that’s an exciting way to end the school year to have those numbers come back and he’s sure the teachers and students are over the moon.  He hopes everyone enjoys their summer.  He stated he knew Ms. Gillis briefly while she was on the Board.  He stated he’s gotten to know her a little bit and he’s loved getting to know her.  He stated she set the example of how to serve, whether it’s being there for Science Fairs, giving pumpkins, being at the school for different events, or being on the Board; she was so involved in a lot of different things.  He knows the last few months it was hard for her to get around, but she wanted to be here.  He stated she loved science and teaching science and always had a heart for that.  He was glad he got to know her for the short amount of time he did.  He stated it’s a tough loss and his thoughts and prayers are with her family.   

13. FUTURE MEETINGS

1. A regular meeting for the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

14. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by John Adams and Board President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

June 3, 2024

LANCE ENGLE               

VALERIE ALEXANDER

JACOB CASE  

JOHN ADAMS

ALICE GILLIS