TCSC School Board Meeting

1. Call to Order
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mrs. Humrichous, President.


2. Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

The Pledge was led by Mrs. Rodibaugh.


2.1 Tell Me Something Good

Minutes

Mrs. Rodibaugh shared that she is really excited about the Tipton High School Academic Team. Mrs. Sanqunetti and Mrs. Fernung are leading the team. Thanks to teachers leading this for our students. Recent contest with teachers. Upcoming meet as well.

Mrs. Campbell noted that the basketball games this last weekend were very fun to watch. Both teams came together after the game for a prayer circle. Great to see! Dr. Glaze noted that the Indianapolis Star picked up the story - good for the school to have positive exposure!


3. Comments from the Community
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President

Minutes

There were no public comments.


4. Consent Agenda
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President

Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes

  • Public Work Session - December 12, 2023
  • Regular Meeting - December 12, 2023
  • Executive Session - December 12, 2023

Approval of Claims

  • Payroll (TAG) - December 15, 2023
  • Payroll - December 22, 2023
  • Payroll - January 5, 2024
  • Accounts Payable Claims - January 9, 2024

Approval of Personnel Report

  • January Personnel Report

Approval to Accept Donations

  • THS Donations Received August 2023 - December 2023
    • FFA - $1365.00
    • Tipton Motorsports - $850.00
    • Robotics & Mechatronics - $695.07
    • Academic Decathlon - $800.00
    • Save the Art - $2275.00
    • Pride - $1000.00 + donated prizes
  • December Donations
    • Blackbaud Giving Fund - $60.00
    • My Closet - $4350.00
    • Charitable Lunch Fund - $4250.00

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary

Seconded: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

5. Reorganization of the Board
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President

At this time, the Board of Trustees will elect officers for president, vice president, and secretary for 2024.  Candidates must be nominated, then seconded, approved by a majority of the Board of School Trustees.  


5.1 Election of Officers
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President
  • At this time, the chair will accept nominations for Board President;  Do we have a second?  All those in favor signify by saying aye, opposed?
  • At this time, the chair will accept nominations for Board Vice-President;  Do we have a second?  All those in favor signify by saying aye, opposed?
  • At this time, the chair will accept nominations for Secretary;  Do we have a second?  All those in favor signify by saying aye, opposed?

Minutes

Motion to nominate Jennifer Humrichous as President was made by Mr. Cochran. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried.

Motion to nominate Rob Cochrane as Vice President was made by Mrs. Rodibaugh. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion carried.

Motion to nominate Andrea Campbell as Secretary was made by Mrs. Rodibaugh. Seconded by Mr. Cochrane. Motion carried. 

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

5.2 Appointment of Treasurer and Executive Secretary of the Board
Board President

It is recommended that Brook Cleaver be appointed as the Treasurer, and Laura Fulton as the Executive Secretary of the Board.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Robert Cochrane, Board Member

Seconded: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

5.3 Establishment of Meeting Date and Time
Board President

It is recommended that we maintain our current meeting date and time of the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, with the exception of July 16, 2024 at 6:30PM, due to the 2023 Tipton County 4-H Fair Schedule.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President

Seconded: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

6. Board of Finance
Board President

The Board will recess from the Regular Business Meeting for the purpose of conducting a brief Board of Finance Meeting.  Do I have a motion for recess?

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Robert Cochrane, Board Member

Seconded: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

7. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Ryan Glaze, Superintendent

Minutes

Dr. Glaze invited Tipton's new mayor, Kegan Schmicker to address the Board.

Mr. Schmicker noted that he is proud of the school corporation and the school board, and read a Proclamation Honoring Tipton Community School Corporation School Board.

Dr. Glaze echoed Mr. Schmicker's comments of appreciation. In addition, he is thankful for the time commitment made and the opportunity for honest and open conversations among the board.


7.1 Spotlight on Schools

Minutes

Emersyn Adkins - First Female Semi-State Qualifier! Also congratulations to the great job the wrestling team is doing.

Great article about our boys' basketball team in Indianapolis Star recently. Looking forward to the rest of the season!

Showed a clip from a recent basketball game where the cheerleaders lifted a member to retrieve a ball stuck in the goal. Great teamwork demonstrated by these ladies!

Provided updates on renovations - RL Turner has been working 6-7 days a week to get things finished - appreciate them! Hoping to turn over these areas to the schools on Friday, January 19. RL Turner is paying our custodians overtime to clean the areas prior to this date. Hoping to plan an open house when complete.


7.2 Department Reports

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


7.3 Financial Report

8. Old Business
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President

8.1 Approval of Revised 1003 Waiver

The 1003 Waiver has been updated with the language required by the IDOE. They made some changes to the waiver application this year and this was one of those. The board previously approved the 1003 waiver at its December 12, 2023 meeting.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President

Seconded: Robert Cochrane, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

9. New Business
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President

9.1 Approval of Early Literacy Achievement Grant
Board President

As discussed in our work session, the Board of School Trustees must approve a resolution and distribution list of teachers and staff eligible for the Early Literacy Achievement Grant.  A resolution and distribution list is included in your packet.  It is recommended the distribution list and resolution be approved as written.  

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Robert Cochrane, Board Member

Seconded: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

9.2 Consideration to approve Mileage Rate Reimbursement for 2024
Board President

As of January 1, 2024, the federal mileage rate reimbursement increased 1.5 cents to .67 cents a mile.  This is the rate TCSC employees can use to reimburse travel related to professional development and meetings not held on the TCSC campus.  The recommendation before you is to increase the TCSC mileage reimbursement to the 2024 federal rate of .67 cents per mile.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary

Seconded: Robert Cochrane, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

9.3 Conflict of Interest Disclosures
Board President

Indiana Code 35-44-1-1-4 requires the Board of School Trustees annually sign, approve, and submit the Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement.  It is recommended the Board of School Trustees approve the Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statements completed by Andrea Campbell, Robert Cochrane, Jennifer Humrichous, Amber Rodibaugh, Susan Sloan, Jason Springer, and Eric Underwood.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President

Seconded: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX  

10. Other Matters to Come Before the Board
Board President

10.1 Advisory Committees
Board President

We have reduced the number of advisory committees and board member assignments to each committee.  If a board member wishes to be placed by the superintendent on more than one committee, please contact Dr. Glaze with the committee you wish to serve on.  There is a maximum of 3 board members per committee.  A final list of committee members will be distributed as soon as possible.


10.2 Schedule of Events
Board President

January 15, 2024 - MLK Day-No School

January 15, 2024 - TCSC Administrators work with Jim Halik

January 22, 2024 - Facilities/Technology

February 5, 2024 - Professional Development Day - Students Do Not Attend

February 13, 2024 - Monthly Board Meeting

February 19, 2024 - President's Day - School will be session - Make-up Day

 


11. Adjournment
Board President

Minutes

Upon a motion and a second, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary

Seconded: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Jennifer Humrichous, Board PresidentX  
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-PresidentX  
Andrea Campbell, Board SecretaryX  
Robert Cochrane, Board MemberX  
Susan Sloan, Board Member   
Jason Springer, Board Member   
Eric Underwood, Board MemberX