Administration Office, 1051 S Main St, Tipton, IN 46072
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Regular Session, April 10, 2018.
Tipton Middle School's National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Carolyn Friend, Sponsor
1. TCSC has received notice that we have been approved for eRate funding in the amount up to $38,640.
The Treasurer has been unable to balance the bank statement in time to complete the monthly report for April. We will provide the April report to the board as soon as possible.
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The 2018-2019 Textbook Rental and Fees are being submitted for approval. This recommendation includes rental for new textbooks that were approved last month, as well as the other textbooks considered tonight. It also includes the $75 Technology Fee assessed at grades 3 through 12. It is recommended that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Textbook Rental and Fees, including a fee to be assessed K-8 for the IXL Program.
TCSC is seeking approval to apply for the use of up to four (4) eLearning Days to use for inclement weather for the 2018-2019 school year. Previously, the board has approved the use of these days for Professional Development. These days would be in addition. We successfully used one eLearning Day this past year because of weather. The TCSC Technology Committee has reviewed the eLearning Plan and has made some changes. A copy of that plan is attached.
This is a busy time of year in filling positions; schools are in competition to find the best candidate possible. In addition, we do not know what may happen with some teachers who may be looking for other positions, or deciding to leave for other reasons. By giving the Superintendent permission to hire, we can go ahead and secure qualified candidates without having to wait for the Board to act on resignations, and allows us to get the commitment from the candidate before they accept another position. It is recommended that the Superintendent be granted permission to hire staff between the Board meetings of June, July and August.
The Tipton High School’s Soccer Team is requesting permission for the Boys Soccer Team to participate in the UIndy Team Camp. This camp takes place on the campus of the University of Indianapolis, July 16-18. There are two coaches and fifteen athletes planning to attend. Participants will be staying in the dorms. It is recommended that this overnight trip be approved.
The FFA is requesting permission to attend the Indiana State FFA Convention in West Lafayette again this year. The group will be staying in Lafayette (Best Western Hotel) during the convention from June 18-21, 2018. It is recommended that the Board approve the overnight field trip for the FFA to Lafayette.
The Crossing provides an alternative education for students who struggle in the traditional classroom. TCSC has partnered with The Crossing for the past few years. The offering in Noblesville closed, but students can still attend the program in Kokomo. TCSC is only charged tuition for those students who are actually enrolled in The Crossing's program. It is recommended that the Board approve the continued partnering with The Crossing for 2018-2019.
May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8 Board Meeting, 5:30/6:30
May 8 Band Concert (Combined), 7:30
May 9 Staff Recognition Dinner, 4:00
May 9 THS Choir Awards, 7:00
May 11 THS Jazz Band/Alumni Concert, 7:00
May 14 TMS Spring Choir Concert, 7:00
May 15 TMS Spring Band Concert, 7:00
May 16 Top 10 Banquet, 6:00
May 17 Executive Session, 5:30
May 18 Stage & Swing Concert, 7:00
May 21 Band Awards Programm, 7:00
May 23 TMS Awards Program, 6:30
May 23 Last Student Day
May 24 Teacher Work Day
May 24 Senior Awards, 7:00 PM
May 26 Graduation, 2:00 PM
May 28 Memorial Day
June 5 Facilities & Technology Committee, 5:30
June 12 Board Meeting, 5:30/6:30
June 18 Personnel Advisory Committee, 5:30
July 10-15 Tipton County Fair