TCSC School Board Meeting

Matt Skiba-THS Band

Melinda Fernung-2022 Senior Students

Student Achievement and Assessment,  Scott Jaworski
Student Services and Transportation, Shayne Clark
Food Services, Adam Proulx
Technology, Steven Gingerich

The end of May resulted in a cash balance of $634,600.42 compared to ($135,772.14) in May of 2021 in the education fund. Other cash balances include $916,366.74 in Debt Service and $188,649.39 in the Operation Fund and $2,511,814.91 in the Rainy Day Fund.

We will have property tax payments coming from the county in June.  This will improve the balance health in the Operation Fund. We will also reimburse the operation fund from the bond proceeds set to close on July 14, 2022.  

Kim Warner-TCSC Recycling Program

During the last session of the General Assembly, legislators passed House Bill 1130 regarding Public Participation in School Board Meetings.  In your packet is the updated Policy 0167.3 with the necessary changes to align with the new law and a document from Church Church Hittle and Antrim for distribution to patrons regarding new procedures and processes.  It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve changes to Policy 0167.3 on the second reading as written along with the policy used for meetings.

The Transportation Handbook has been updated.  The updates are mostly due to TCSC's move to all corporation bus drivers, increases in pay rates for daily/SPED routes, increases in extra curricular trip pay, and updates in Indiana Code and procedures. It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the Transportation Handbook as written.

Over the past few months TCSC Administration took a hard look at classified hourly employee pay rates. We used data from similar size schools and local pay rates to determine appropriate pay levels for hourly employees. An adjustment in the salaries are critical to retention of our employees. TCSC Administration recommends all hourly employees pay rates increase $2.00 for 2022-23 and $1.50 for 2023-24.  The increases will make our average starting pay above $15.00.  In addition, hourly employees can earn a $1.00 hourly premium if they serve a substitute bus driver and drive at least 3 extra curricular trips (these hourly employees are encouraged to utilize our Bus Driver Trainer and TCSC all expenses paid training program). It is recommended the Board of School Trustees approve the 2022-2023 Classified Handbook including the hourly pay increases.

Bids were received last week for the TES Interior Projects.  Adam from RL Turner will present their recommendations to the Board at this time. (Current recommendation is Base Bid + Alternate 1- Flooring in Admin Area + Alternate 2- Epoxy Terrazzo Flooring for Hallways)

In your packet is a resolution declaring current TMS and TES Media Center Furniture of no value to the corporation.  This declaration will allow for the furniture to be given to other schools or community on a first come first serve basis. Other schools and community would have until July 1 to take possession. Community will be limited to two (2) tables and eight (8) chairs.  Furniture will be posted on various media sites.

The DLGF requires annual approval of the budget calendar from the Board of Trustees at TCSC.  The 2023 budget calendar is in your packet and includes the dates for the Public Hearing of September 27 and final approval October 11, 2022.   

Your packet includes the updated Athletic Handbooks for TMS and THS.  Both handbooks have limited changes.  The approval of both handbooks are recommended as written.  

June 20 Business Affairs

July 18 Branding/Public Relations

August 15 Facilities/Technology

September 19 Personnel

June 17-Last Day for THS Summer School

June 20-Business Affairs

June 21-PLC Summit for Small High Schools

July 14-Closing Date for Bond Issuance

July 18-Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 12PM