August 21, 2023

DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023

6:30 p.m. 

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

MINUTES

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

Absent:  John Adam, President

  1. CALL TO ORDER

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

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

At this time, Board Secretary, Lance Engle asked for nominations for Vice

President of the Board of Education.  A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Jacob Case to nominate Lance Engle as Vice President of the Board of Education.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.  

Board of Education Vice President, Lance Engle, asked for nominations for Secretary of the Board of Education.

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Alice Gillis to nominate Valerie Alexander as Secretary of the Board of Education.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  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 4-0 vote.

  1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 

Lauren Wehlage introduced herself and her family.  She stated she will be an instructional assistant at Eaton Elementary and she’s excited to get started.

 

  1. UPDATES FROM PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS

CONSENT AGENDA

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

  1. MINUTES

Accepted the minutes of the business meeting held on Monday, August 7, 2023.

  1. FINANCE

  1. Accepted the list of vouchers, as presented. 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. Recommendation to employ Lauren Wehlage as an Instructional Assistant at Eaton Elementary School effective August 22, 2023.

  1. Recommendation to employ Brandy Arnold as an Instructional Assistant at Royerton Elementary School effective August 22, 2023.

  1. Recommendation to employ Phyllis Barton as a School Bus Driver effective immediately, pending successful completion of all                        pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ Tyler Davis as a Latchkey Aide effective August 22, 2023.

  1. Recommendation to employ Savannah Jennings as a Latchkey Aide effective immediately, pending successful completion of all                        pre-employment testing.

  1. Extra-Curricular

  1. Resignation of Paul Ashcraft, 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.

  1. Resignation of Maddie Fox, Academic Coach at Delta Middle School, effective immediately.

  1. Resignation of Rob Jones, Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School, effective immediately.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jordan Baldwin as a 6th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Paul Ashcraft as a 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Mike Huston as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Sam Carlton as an Assistant Football Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Jason Wray as a Varsity Coed Cross Country Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Billy Lynch as an Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach (split position) at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Adlai Chester as an Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach (split position) at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Noah Harrington as an Assistant Boys’ Freshman Basketball Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Recommendation to employ Sandy York as a Choir Coach at Albany and Eaton Elementary Schools effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Brad Lagpacan as a Robotics Coach at Eaton Elementary School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Logan Roe as an Academic Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Caitlyn Grim as an Academic Coach at Delta Middle School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to employ Rhonda Donham as an Activities Supervisor at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year.

  1. Recommendation to appoint Jaykeb Howell as a Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach at Delta High School effective for the 2023-24 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

  1. Conference Requests/Field Trips

  1. Mary May requests permission to attend Kagan Cooperative Learning to be held on August 24, 2023 at the Hancock Wellness Center in New Palestine, IN.

  1. Amanda Craw requests permission to attend Journaling to Manage Educator Stress and Apply Journalizing in the Classroom to be held on September 8, 2023, January 12, 2024, and May 3, 2024 at the BSU Fishers Center in Fishers, IN.

  1. Chyenne Wilder requests permission to attend the IASP Fall    Professionals Conference to be held from November 19, 2023 through November 21, 2023 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN.

  1. Use of Facilities

  1. None.

The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

AGENDA

  1. FINANCE

  1. Purchases over $5000:

  1.   None.

  1. A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve the ENA Security Addendum and Firewall Services, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Certified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Classified Staff

  1. None.

  1. Information and Proposals

  1. Superintendent

  1. A motion was made by Valerie Alexander and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the MACC Memorandum of Understanding with Blackford Schools, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Alice Gillis and seconded by Valerie Alexander to approve the OMS Agreement (DMS), as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

  1. A motion was made by Alice Gillis and seconded by Jacob Case to approve the offer to purchase real estate, as presented.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

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

  1. Nancy Kunk and and Nicole Lodl, DHS Ag Department, requests permission to sell Century Resources from August 29, 2023 through September 15, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the FFA account.

  1. Morgan Jones and Victoria Vaughn, DMS Student Council, request permission to hold hat days and pajama days once a month from August through March, as presented.  Proceeds go towards Student Council.

  1. Haley Greiner, Victoria Vaughn, Morgan Jones, and Wendy Brown, DJHS/DMS Student Council, request permission to hold a Dance on September 15, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards DJHS and Student Council.

  1. Nakkia Patrick, DMS Yearbook, requests permission to hold an 8th Grade Dance on May 10, 2023, as presented.  Proceeds go towards the Yearbook account.

  1. Assistant Superintendent

  1. Donations:

  1. None.

  1. LETTERS/NOTES

  1. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Jacob Case – Mr. Case stated he’s glad to be back.  He stated it’s going to be hot this week so all athletes please hydrate.  He said they are constantly passing out water at work so the athletes playing sports outside need to do the same.  

Alice Gillis – Ms. Gillis welcomed Ms. Wehlage and Ms. Arnold.  She wished good luck to all sports teams. 

Valerie Alexander – Ms. Alexander congratulated everyone for the IREAD scores and congratulated teachers for all their hard work with everything.  She stated she’s worried about all the athletes this week and for everyone to make sure they hydrate and stay out of the heat this week.  She’s excited sports are up and going.

Lance Engle – Mr. Engle stated the IREAD scores are fantastic.  He’s proud of our corporation for all the hard work they do.  He stated school sports are getting off to a hot start.  He informed everyone Ms. Wilder’s father passed away this past week and his heart goes out to her and her family. He stated we are all thinking about and praying for her.

  1. FUTURE MEETINGS

  1. A regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

  1. A Public Hearing on CP Plan, Bus Replacement Plan, and 2023 Budget will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Administration Building.

  1. ADJOURNMENT

A Budget Review Work Session was held immediately following the business meeting.

A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Valerie Alexander and Board Vice President, Lance Engle, adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.

Work Session:

Dr. Gullion, Assistant Superintendent, previewed the 2024 Budget.  A motion was made by Jacob Case and seconded by Alice Gillis to approve advertisement of the 2024 budgets and plans.  The motion was approved 4-0 vote.

August 21, 2023

JOHN ADAMS               


LANCE ENGLE


VALERIE ALEXANDER 



ALICE GILLIS


JACOB CASE