Meeting Details
May 16, 2023
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Purpose
Special Board Meeting Agenda
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
Mrs. Humrichous, President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Underwood led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Comments from the Community
Minutes
There were no public comments.
4.
Personnel
- Personnel Report - May 16, 2023
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Robert Cochrane, Board Member
Seconded: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | |||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
5.
Consideration to Approve the Superintendent's Contract
Last Tuesday, May 9, 2023 the TCSC Board of School Trustees participated in a public hearing for discussing and hearing objections to and support for a proposed contract between the School Board and the Superintendent of Schools. This hearing was advertised to the public on April 21, 2023 in the Kokomo Tribune, and on April 26, 2023 in the Tipton County Tribune. At this time the board will take action on the superintendent's contract.
Minutes
Mr. Underwood indicated that he was not opposed to the proposed superintendent contract as presented. He does not, however, feel like he has enough information to vote either way. He will abstain from the vote this evening.
Mr. Springer indicated that he will abstain from the vote as well,.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Robert Cochrane, Board Member
Seconded: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | |||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
6.
School Board Resolution Approving the Issuance of the Bonds and Reimbursement and Related Matters
Tipton Community School Corporation is considering a General Obligation Bond issuance for the purposes of replacing school buses and corporation vehicles for our maintenance department. By doing so, TCSC will be able to provide some financial relief to the operation fund allowing us to better maintain and repair our buildings. Jeff Qualkinbush is here to answer any questions regarding the proposed General Obligation Bond.
Minutes
Mr. Jeff Qualkinbush, Barnes & Thornburg, opened the public hearing and presented information on the proposed General Obligation Bond issuance, and answered any questions.
Mrs. Humrichous opened the floor for any public comments.
Laura Sottong voiced her opposition to the proposed bond issuance.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion was made and seconded.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Robert Cochrane, Board Member
Seconded: Susan Sloan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | |||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
7.
School Board Resolution Approving the Additional Appropriation and Related Matters
In your board packet is a resolution approving additional appropriation for the General Obligation Bond proceeds and interest earning. This appropriation will allow TCSC to receive proceeds from the bonds issuance and then purchase buses, vehicles, and other facilities improvements. Jeff Qualkinbush from Barnes and Thornburg is here to answer any questions regarding the additional appropriation.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary
Seconded: Robert Cochrane, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | |||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
8.
Approval of Bids for the 2024 TMS Facilities Improvement Project
Adam Owens, from RL Turner presented bids for the 2024 Middle School Improvement Project. The bids are split into a "Base Bid" and a series of alternates.
We will need a motion to accept the base bid and the specific alternates for the project as recommended by RL Turner.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary
Seconded: Jason Springer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | |||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
9.
Adjournment
Minutes
Upon a motion and second, the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Susan Sloan, Board Member
Seconded: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
| Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | |||
| Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
| Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
| Susan Sloan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
