TCSC School Board Meeting

Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Monday, August 8, 2022 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. Call to Order
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Comments from the Community
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    4. Consent Agenda
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    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

    5. Superintendent's Report
    Dr. Ryan Glaze, Superintendent
    • 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


    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
    Dr. Ryan Glaze, Superintendent

    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
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    7. New Business
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    7.1 Consideration to approve the re-adoption of Policy 3220.01 regarding Teacher Appreciation Grants
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    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. 


    7.2 Consideration to approve TCSC Certified Personnel Appraisal Plan
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    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.


    7.3 Consideration to Increase the Hourly Rate for TCSC Deputy Treasurer.
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    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.  


    7.4 Permission to Allow the Superintendent to Write a Letter of Purchase
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    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

     


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

    8.1 Advisory Committees
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    August 15 Facilities/Technology

    September 19 Personnel

    October 18 Student Achievement


    8.2 Schedule of Events
    Gary Plumer, Board President

    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
    Gary Plumer, Board President

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