TCSC School Board Meeting

Assistant Superintendent, Scott Jaworski
Director of Food Service, Adam Proulx
Director of Technology, Steven Gingerich

For October, we ended the month with balances as follows:

Education Fund - $686,467.78
Operations Fund - $570,042.91
Debt Service - $836,071.29
Rainy Day Fund - $1,911,928.22. In December once the new construction leases are closed, the rainy day fund will be restored to $2,253,080.26. We used Rainy Day to front the October negatives in the middle school and high school phase II projects until closing.

Next month we will be receiving our tax distributions from the county.

The current TCSC Transfer of Sick Days policy approved within the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Classified Employee Handbook allows for a staff member to transfer one sick day to another employee within their certified or classified employment category.  We would like to change the policy, allowing a certified or classified employee to donate one sick day to any employee, regardless of job category.  Sample language changes are included in your packet.  The Classified Handbook Language can be changed at any time, but language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement cannot be altered until the bargaining window is open; however since the policy is voluntary, certified employees can still take advantage of the policy change.  In discussion with the TEA, this will not be issue.  It is recommended to change the policy allowing the transfer of sick days between certified and classified employees.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.  The totality of the eclipse for our area is approximately 4:00 p.m., while many Tipton students are still on busses.  The Indiana Department of Education is advising schools to cancel classes, participate in eLearning, or release students early on this day.  Since April 8 is the day students return from spring break, it is recommended we dismiss students early at 1:00 p.m..  Schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule, and this day will not need to be made up.  TCSC will communicate this information out our community well in advance of the event.

In your packet is a contract between TCSC and Encompass Credit Union for the Sponsorship of the main gym floor.  The contract is approved by our legal counsel and outlines the length of time and conditions of sponsorship.  It is recommended the Board of School Trustees approve this sponsorship agreement as written.

Over the past few weeks the board as sought information regarding a policy change allowing homeschool students to participate in co-curricular and extra curricular activities.  Our next step would be to approve a policy change.  If the board approves a change, then a draft policy along with administrative guidelines outlining the process for homeschool student inclusion will be prepared that could be approved (on the first reading) in the December meeting. We would need a motion to change Tipton Community School Corporation's policy for homeschool student participation in co-curricular and extra curricular activities (Yes vote to change the policy; No vote to keep the policy the same). 

November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break

November 27 - Special Board Meeting 9:00 AM

December 4 - TMS/THS Choir Concert

December 5 - TMS/THS Band Concert

December 12 - Work Session 5:30 PM - The Pursuit Institute

December 12 - Month Board Meeting 6:30 PM - Followed by Executive Session

December 20 - Last Day of 2nd Nine Weeks and First Semester

December 21 - Christmas Break Begins

January 3, 2024 - Students Return - First Day of 3rd Nine Weeks and Second Semester