Meeting Details
August 8, 2022
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Purpose
Monthly Board Meeting
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mr. Plumer.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. McNew led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Comments from the Community
Minutes
There were no comments from the community.
4.
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
- Work Session July 18, 2022
- Regular Session July 18, 2022
Approval of Claims
- Payroll Claims July 22, 2022
- Payroll Claims August 5, 2022
- Accounts Payable Claims August 2022
Approval of Personnel Report
- August Personnel Report
Approval of Field Trips (Overnight and/or Out-of-State)
- None.
Approval to Accept Donations
- Donations from the community to support Teacher Summer Academy. Ace Hardware, Boys and Girls Club of Tipton, Encompass Credit Union, Dan Young Tipton, LLC., First Farmers Bank & Trust, Indiana University Kokomo, Jason Fields, Director, Tipton County Public Library, NHH Services, Phil Overdorf Farms, Inc., Phifer Insurance Agency, Pizza King/Cardini’s, Inc., Quigley Law Office, Subway, Inc., The Wyman Group Kokomo & Tipton, Tipton County Family Resource Center/Firefly, Tipton Suns of Kiwanis, Tipton Trinity Wesleyan Church, Titus Bakery and Deli at Reynolds, The Barn at Homestead Farm, Ivy Tech, and West Street Christian Church
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary
Seconded: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Overdorf, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Gary Plumer, Board President | X | ||
| Chris McNew, Board Member | X | ||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Member | X | ||
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X |
5.
Superintendent's Report
- Laura Fulton
- 17 New Instructional Staff
- Building and Grounds-Dan Benefiel, Eric Johnson, Mark Weaver, Nita Everling, Custodial Staff, and Student Workers
- Summer Academy
- Professional Development Day-Wednesday
- Bus Drivers
- Marching Band
- Girl's Golf
5.1
Spotlight on Schools
Mr. Jaworski
Minutes
Mr. Jaworski presented to the Board about the recent Leadership Retreat. The Administration all attended the PLC Conference in Michigan.
5.2
Department Reports
Director of Student Achievement and Learning, Scott Jaworski
Director of Student Services and Transportation, Shayne Clark
Director of Food Service, Adam Proulx
Director of Technology, Steven Gingerich
5.3
2021-2022 Certified Teacher Ratings/2022-2023 Appraisal Model
IC 20-28-11.5-4(f)(1)& IC 20-28-11.5-4(f)(2) require evaluation plans must be in writing and explained to teachers prior to evaluations being conducted. In addition the evaluation plan must be in writing and will be explained to the governing body in a public meeting before any evaluation is conducted. Before explaining the plan to the governing body, the superintendent of the school corporation shall discuss the plan with teachers and/or the teachers' representative.
6.
Old Business
Minutes
None.
7.
New Business
7.1
Consideration to approve the re-adoption of Policy 3220.01 regarding Teacher Appreciation Grants
Each school corporation must re-adopt policy regarding distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grants. This policy is unchanged from last year.
It is recommended the board re-adopt Policy 3220.01 as written.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Andrea Campbell, Board Member
Seconded: April Overdorf, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Overdorf, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Gary Plumer, Board President | X | ||
| Chris McNew, Board Member | X | ||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Member | X | ||
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X |
7.2
Consideration to approve TCSC Certified Personnel Appraisal Plan
Indiana Code 20-28-11.5-4 requires school corporations to develop a plan for annual performance evaluations for each certified employee. The Evaluation Committee met and revised our Appraisal Plan and changes presented earlier in this meeting.
It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the TCSC Certified Personnel Appraisal Plan as written.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Chris McNew, Board Member
Seconded: Susan Sloan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Overdorf, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Gary Plumer, Board President | X | ||
| Chris McNew, Board Member | X | ||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Member | X | ||
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X |
7.3
Consideration to Increase the Hourly Rate for TCSC Deputy Treasurer.
The Deputy Treasurer position is a vital part of the TCSC Central Office Staff. The deputy position manages all payroll and benefits for the 240 people TCSC employs. In order to align our deputy treasurer hourly pay with surrounding districts a $3.00 per hour increase is recommended.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member
Seconded: Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Overdorf, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Gary Plumer, Board President | X | ||
| Chris McNew, Board Member | X | ||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Member | X | ||
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X |
7.4
Permission to Allow the Superintendent to Write a Letter of Purchase
In order to lock in pricing for the 2023 Bus Replacement, the Superintendent needs permission to write a "Letter of Purchase" to Kerlin Bus Sales for the purchase to 2-78 Passenger Busses, 1- Yellow Multipurpose bus with Wheel Chair Lift, and 1-Activity Bus. The Letter of Purchase will service as an agreement to purchase until the 2023 Bus Replacement Plan is Approved.
2-81 Size-78 Passenger C2 Busses-$247,478.00
1-14 Passenger Yellow Multipurpose Bus with Wheelchair Lift-$91,679.00
1-14 Passenger Activity Bus-$88,383.00
Total: $427,540.00
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary
Seconded: April Overdorf, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Overdorf, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Gary Plumer, Board President | X | ||
| Chris McNew, Board Member | X | ||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Member | X | ||
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X |
8.
Other Matters to Come Before the Board
Minutes
Mr. McNew is thankful that the Transportation staff came together to make everything work. All routes will be monitored daily to make sure it is in the best interest of students and staff. Thank you to the Bus Drivers and Administration for working together.
8.1
Advisory Committees
August 15 Facilities/Technology
September 19 Personnel
October 18 Student Achievement
8.2
Schedule of Events
August 8 TMS Rocks
August 8 Monthly Board Meeting
August 9 Teacher Work Day
August 10 Professional Development Day
August 11 Students First Day
September 13 Monthly Board Meeting
September 27 Special Board Meeting on the 2023 Budget
9.
Adjournment
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member
Seconded: Chris McNew, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Overdorf, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Gary Plumer, Board President | X | ||
| Chris McNew, Board Member | X | ||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Member | X | ||
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X |
