TCSC Board Meeting - April 9, 2019

Tipton Elementary School: Ben Q Boards

Facilities & Transportation, Scott Wessel
Student Services, Staci Eller
Food Services, Adam Proulx
Technology

The monthly report provides you with a summary of the monthly revenue versus expenditures.  For March, our expenditures exceed the revenue by $347,522, giving us a cash balance of $1,151,396 in the Education Fund.  The excessive expenditure was due in large part because of the three payrolls in March.  The other funds listed in the middle of the page include Debt Service with a cash balance of $1,313,403, and the Operations Fund with a cash balance of $2,031,286.  The year-to-date interest at 1st Farmers is $44,147. 

The projection sheet indicates that we will end the year with a positive cash balance of $1,288,941. However, there will be changes in the coming months that could have an impact on this outcome – pay changes, for example.

This month also includes information on the transfers during the first quarter.  This is a new process with the new budget format issued by the state.  When the budget was approved, a resolution was also passed to allow for monthly transfers from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund.  The state allows this to take place to offset those funds for utilities and such that once came from the General Fund.  We had estimated those costs at about 18%.  As we monitor the expenses versus the estimate, we are coming in a little less than estimated - around 16%.  We will continue to monitor this part of the budget through the second quarter to determine if adjustments will need to be made.

• Playground.  The re-surfacing of the playground has been completed.  Caution tape has been put up to help keep people off of it until the end of the week.
• Weight room.  We are progressing on the weight room.  More detailed drawings are being completed so we can get bids on the project.  Mr. Tolle is getting bids for equipment and has completed another grant for some additional equipment.
• Kindergarten Round Up is scheduled for May 24
• Stacey Hartley has been named Indiana Association of Agricultural Educators "Outstanding Teacher" for District 5.  She will be recognized at the IAAE banquet in June.

After advertising bids for Food Service Management, one bid was received from Aramark that was opened as advertised on April 5 at 2:00 PM.  Only one other company made an inquiry.  It is recommended that we accept the bid from Aramark for Food Service Management at TCSC for the 2019-2020 school year.

The Elementary Textbook Committee is recommending the McGraw Hill Education Reading Series: Wonders.  After listening to the presentations from three publishing companies it was decided that McGraw Hill had the best overall materials that worked for all grade levels. It is recommended that the Board approve the adoption of the McGraw Hill Education Reading Series: Wonders beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.

Each of the Tipton schools have reviewed their student athletic handbooks for changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.  Neither the middle nor the high school are recommending any changes to their respective athletic handbooks for next school year. It is recommended that the Board approve the student Athletic Handbook for 2019-2020 at Tipton Middle School and Tipton High School.

Each of the Tipton schools have reviewed their student handbooks for changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.  While there are some changes, they are minimal.  It is recommended that the Board approve the changes to the student handbooks for 2019-2020.

The proposed handbooks can be found in the Google Folder - Handbooks 2019-2020.

• May 20    Facilities & Technology
• June 17    Personnel
• July 15    Business Affairs

• April 12                                 Prom, THS
• April 15                                 Choir Spring Concert, THS, 7:30 PM
• April 25                                 2nd Grade Program, 2:00 PM
• April 26-28                           TCT’s Church Lady Basement
• May 7                                    World of Creativity Talent Show, TMS, 7:00 PM
• May 8                                    Staff Recognition Dinner
• May 8                                    Band Spring Concert, THS, 7:00 PM
• May 13                                 Choir Concert, TMS, 7:00 PM
• May 14                                 Board Meeting, 5:30/6:30
• May 14                                 Band Concert, TMS, 7:00 PM
• May 15                                 YOs Senior Night, 7:00 PM
• May 17                                 Stage & Swing, THS, 7:00
• May 21                                 End of 4th 9-weeks
• May 22                                 Teacher Work Day
• May 23                                 Senior Awards Program
• May 25                                 Graduation, 2:00 PM
• May 27                                 Memorial Day