Meeting Details
July 20, 2021
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Administration Center, 1051 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order/Welcome
Moment of Silence in honor of Mr. David Arnett, TCSC Corporation Bus Driver recent passing
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
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
- June 8, 2021 Regular Session
- June 8, 2021 Executive Session
- June 8, 2021 Public Hearing
- July 6, 2021 Special Session
Approval of Claims
- June 18, 2021 Payroll Claim
- June 30, 2021 Payroll Claim
- July 9, 2021 Payroll Claim
- Accounts Payable Claims
Approval of Personnel Report
- July 2021 Personnel Report
Approval of Field Trips (Overnight and/or Out-of-State)
- None.
Approval to Accept Donations
- None.
Approval of Modification of Retirement MOU
4.
Superintendent's Report
Thank you Tipton County Highway Department for allowing TCSC to borrow their wood chipper to help clean up limbs from school grounds.
4.1
Financial Report
The end of June financial report shows our accounts in the positive. Our cash balance in the Education Fund is $162,451 after our transfer from the Rainy Day Fund of $200,000, In the Operation Fund our cash balance is $2,558,836 after property tax collection of $1,720,288 and transfer of $500,000 from the Rainy Day Fund of $500,000 (to cover expenses for the greenhouse). Balances in Debt Service are 1,270,323 and Rainy Day Fund are $2,511,841. We must continue to watch the Education Fund balance for next 6 months.
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
6.1
Consideration to approve the agreement between TCSC and KASEC for 2021-2022.
TCSC has been a member of KASEC for a number of years. This is the annual agreement between TCSC and KASEC that is presented for approval on an annual basis.
It is recommended that the 2021-2022 agreement between TCSC and KASEC be approved.
6.2
Consideration to approve TCSC Virtual Plan
The 2021-22 TCSC Virtual Plan is a much more streamlined approach to virtual learning. All TCSC virtual students will use Edmentum products as their curriculum. K-5 will use EdOptions while 6-12 will use Edmentum software and Plato. In order to qualify for TCSC Virtual, students must have a valid and medically documented need to attend in the virtual environment. Student progress will be monitored closely within these program. It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the 2021-22 TCSC Virtual Plan.
6.3
Consideration to approve the Transportation Handbook and Ride Guide
Both the Transportation Handbook and Ride Guide have been updated in the last few months. The updates are mostly due to changes in personnel, but also updates in Indiana Code and procedures. The Transportation Handbook will be reviewed with all drivers at the beginning of year bus driver meeting. The Ride Guide will be included in registration materials for parent sign-off. It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve both the Transportation Handbook and Ride Guide as presented.
6.4
Consideration to approve June 2021 Policy Updates on First Reading
Neola has updated several bylaws regarding emergency and electronic Board meetings. These updates are included in your packet. It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the bylaw updates in the first reading as written.
7.
Other Matters to Come Before the Board
7.1
Advisory Committees
August 16-Student Achievement
September 20-Business Affairs
October 18-Branding and Public Relations
7.2
Schedule of Events
July 26 School Offices Reopen
July 27 New Employee Orientation
July 28 Walk-In Registration 2-7PM
July 28 Blue Card and White Card Night 2-7PM
July 29/30 Teacher Academy
August 3, 4, & 5 TMS Rocks
August 4 THS Blue Devil Kick Off 8AM-12PM
August 5 Staff Returns
August 6 1st Day for Students
August 10 Board Meeting
8.
Comments from Community
9.
Adjournment
