Meeting Details
January 9, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Purpose
N/A
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mrs. Humrichous, President.
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The Pledge was led by Mrs. Rodibaugh.
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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!
Minutes
There were no public comments.
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Claims
Approval of Personnel Report
Approval to Accept Donations
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary
Seconded: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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.
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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.
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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.
Assistant Superintendent, Scott Jaworski
Director of Food Service, Adam Proulx
Director of Technology, Steven Gingerich
The December financial report shows year end cash balances in the Education Fund of $676,429; Debt Service Fund of $243,873; Operation Fund of $1,253,080; and Rainy Day Fund of $2,253,080. We had a year end transfer total of $650,000 from Education to Operation Funds.
With the closing of the bonds on December 28, all funds have been restored into the High School Phase 2 and Middle School Projects as well as GO Bond Proceeds and Rainy Day.
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
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.
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
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Humrichous, Board President | X | ||
Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President | X | ||
Andrea Campbell, Board Secretary | X | ||
Robert Cochrane, Board Member | X | ||
Susan Sloan, Board Member | |||
Jason Springer, Board Member | |||
Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |