TCSC School Board Meeting

Auditorium, Tipton High School, 619 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. Call to Order/Welcome
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    A member of the Board may request any item to be removed from the consent resolution and defer it for a specific action and more discussion. No vote of the Board will be required to remove an item from the consent agenda. A single member's request shall cause it to be relocated as an action item eligible for discussion. Any item on the consent agenda may be removed and discussed as a nonaction item or be deferred for further study and discussion at a subsequent Board meeting if the Superintendent or any Board member thinks the item requires further discussion. (ByLaw 0166.1)
    It is recommended that the following Consent Agenda Items be approved:

    Approval of the Agenda

    Approval of Minutes

    • September 8, 2020 Regular Session
    • September 22, 2020 Executive Session 
    • October 8, 2020 Executive Session

    Approval of Claims

    • Payroll Claims September 11, 2020
    • Payroll Claims September 25, 2020
    • Payroll Claims October 9, 2020
    • Accounts Payable Claims October, 2020

    Approval of Personnel Report

    • October 2020

    Approval of Field Trips (Overnight and/or Out-of-State)

    • None.

    Approval to Accept Donations

    • $3,000.00 donation from Community Fellowship Church for Charitable Lunch Account

    4. Superintendent's Report
    Dr. Ryan Glaze, Superintendent

    Flu Shots-October 14 (paying for those who do not have our insurance)

    Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences this week-TES

    Fall Break 10/21-10/23-Oct 10/21 eLearning Day

    Activity Bus Fire and Replacement

    Nurse Susie-COVID Response Coordinator

    Lucy Quigley Girl's Golf State Finalist, Missy Henry-500 Career Wins, and FFA will be honored next month

    Congrats to all athletic teams on a great fall season

    NWEA Testing is finishing up-Will share a report next month


    4.1 Spotlight on Schools
    Caylie Dicken, TES Assistant Principal

    TES Preschool


    4.2 Department Reports

    4.3 Financial Report

    4.4 Other
    Dr. Ryan Glaze, Superintendent

    5. Old Business
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    5.1 Consideration to approve the updated Title IX Policy on Second Reading
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    In July 2020 new policy regarding Title IX - NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES was made available through NEOLA. This policy is an update and addition to the 1972 Title IX law.  This update is primarily for elementary and secondary schools as well as postsecondary institutions and how they must respond to allegations of sexual harassment consistent with Title IX's prohibition against sex discrimination. This policy puts TCSC into compliance with new federal laws. 

    It is recommended that these policies be approved on Second Reading as presented.


    6. New Business
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    6.1 Consideration to approve the 2021 budget
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    The 2021 Budget, the CPF Plan for 2021-2023, and the Bus Replacement Plan for 2021-2025 were presented to the Board last month where permission to advertise these items was given.  The Budget, the CPF Plan, and the Bus Replacement Plan were advertised on the DLGF Website along with the announcement in the local paper of a Public Hearing to be held to receive public comments and input.  That Public Hearing was held on September 22, 2020 with limited comments being received. Having completed those legal requirements, the 2021 Budget, the CPF Plan for 2021-2023, and the Bus Replacement Plan for 2021-2025 is now presented for Board approval.


    6.2 Consideration to approve PAYK12 as electronic payment vendor

    PAYK12 is a cloud-based software platform that provides districts and schools one digital hub for managing school payments and funds.  Use of this vendor during COVID-19 allows for a touch-less ticketing purchase for events and management of the number tickets sold for the venue.  The state board of accounts requires a vendor of this type to be approved by the board of trustees.  

    It is recommended that the board of trustees approve PAYK12 for electronic payments.


    6.3 Consideration to approve school improvement plans for TES, TMS, and THS

    Each school is required to develop a School Improvement Plan for accreditation.  Those plans, that include specific goals, are to be submitted to IDOE by October 2.  Brief overviews of each school's improvement plan are attached below.  It is recommended that the Board approve the School Improvement Plans for Tipton Elementary, Tipton Middle and Tipton High Schools.


    6.4 Consideration to approve Transversa Bus Routing Software

    Transversa is a bus routing software program that will assist us in assigning students to bus routes in a timely basis at the beginning of school year.  Transversa operates off our Student Information System, Harmony, assuring bus rider data is up to date.  Transversa will also assist TCSC in optimizing our bus routes to improve efficiency.  Transversa charges a one time core implementation free of $3,800 plus an annual cost of $2,625 compared to a $5,000 annual cost for our current software.

    It is recommended the board approve the three year contract with Transversa for bus routing software.


    7. Other Matters to Come Before the Board
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    7.1 Advisory Committees
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    October 19, Business Affairs

    November 16, Facilities/Technology

    December 14, Personnel


    7.2 Schedule of Events
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    October 14, Flu Shots for All Staff-2-4:30

    October 19, Business Affairs Committee-5:30PM

    October 21, Fall Break Begins (Virtual Make-up Day)

    October 22-23, Fall Break

    November 1, Daylight Saving Time Ends

    November 6, eLearning Professional Development Day


    8. Comments from Community
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    9. Adjournment
    Gary Plumer, Board President

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