Meeting Details
February 13, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Purpose
Monthly Board Meeting
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
Mrs. Humrichous called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Sloan.
2.1
TCSC Vision Statement
Board Members will recite our TCSC Vision Statement:
Growing empowered, future-ready students, prepared for a lifetime of opportunity and success.
2.2
Tell Me Something Good
Minutes
The Board shared several good things happening.
- Elementary Mentor Program has been a great experience
- TMS Teachers presented "real world" experience in Budgeting
- Excited to see all of the the updates with construction project
- Boys' Basketball Team is having a great season
- Professional Development Day was amazing to see all of the good work by the staff and admin
- Wrestling Program had a great season
3.
Comments from the Community
Minutes
There were no public comments.
4.
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
- Public Work Session - January 9, 2024
- Regular Board Meeting - January 9, 2024
- Board of Finance - January 9, 2024
- Executive Session - January 9, 2024
Approval of Claims
- Payroll - January 19, 2024
- Payroll - February 2, 2024
- Accounts Payable Claims - February 13, 2024
Approval of Personnel Report
- February Personnel Report
Approval of Field Trips (Overnight and/or Out-of-State)
- Boys' Golf to Vincennes, Indiana - May 20-21, 2024
Approval to Accept Donations
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Amber Rodibaugh, Board Vice-President
Seconded: Jason Springer, 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 | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
5.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Dr. Glaze presented several items to the Board:
- THS students vote for the new THS Basketball floor
- Utility Analysis by Veregy for our Energy Star Performance
- Constructions updates
5.1
Spotlight on Schools
Blue Future Awards
- Middle School Robotics Team
- Jude Rockwell
- Luke Walker
- Ryan Hare
- Liam Benefiel
- Jacob Adams
- Dean Biedermann
- Coach Marlee Light
- Coach Mike Vittorio
- High School Wrestling Team
- Zane Emberton
- William Wolford
- Branson Adkins
- Trice Marsh
- Karson Garst
- Peyton Tragesser
- Brayden Hight
- Coach Jeremiah Nunemacher
- High School Girls' Wrestling
- Emersyn Adkins
5.2
8th Grade Washington, DC Trip - 2025
Mr. Jason Bales presented information on the proposed 2025 Washington, DC field trip.
5.3
Department Reports
Assistant Superintendent, Scott Jaworski
Director of Food Service, Adam Proulx
Director of Technology, Steven Gingerich
5.4
Financial Report
The financial report for January 2024. Ending Cash Balance in each fund:
Education $930,725
Debt Service $240,873
Operation $1,186,547
Rainy Day $2,253,080
March is a three pay month so our cash balance in the education fund will decrease.
6.
Old Business
6.1
Consideration to Revise the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar to Align with KASEC
Western School Corporation is the LEA (Local Education Agency) for the Kokomo Area Special Education Cooperative. Earlier this year, Western School Corporation moved up their spring break time frame to the last full week of March for 2024-2025 academic year. This presents a significant problem since students would be without some special education services for up to two weeks. In order to maintain needed services for our students we are recommending a change to our spring break from March 27 - April 3, 2025 to March 20 - March 27, 2025. This change will have an impact on how we handle snow make-up days due to state standardized testing schedules.
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 | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
7.
New Business
7.1
Approval to Advertise for Mowing Bids
Permission is being asked to advertise for Mowing bids. This would be done in time for the 2024 mowing season and would be a two-year (2) contract. Bids would be approved at the March board meeting.
It is recommended that the board give permission to advertise for Mowing Bids for the 2024 and 2025 mowing seasons.
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 | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
7.2
Approval to Advertise for an Additional Appropriation for the Rainy Day and Operation Fund
We are asking for permission to advertise two additional appropriations of $325,000 from the Rainy Day Fund and $83,380 from the Operation Fund. The appropriation out of Rainy Day, will fund renovations to "The Inferno" that will be reimbursed by sponsors and donors through the "Friends of the Inferno" capital campaign. The $83,380 appropriation from the Operation Fund allows the board to spend excess funds from the retired 2012 and 2013 bond issuance on a capital improvements for the Tipton Middle School and Tipton High School Phase 2 projects. It is recommended the board approve the advertisement of the Additional Appropriations.
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 | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
7.3
Cancellation of Stale Checks
According to IC 5-11-10.5-2, all warrants or checks, outstanding and unpaid for a period of two or more years as of December 31 of each year, shall be declared void. The list of checks in your board packet will be cancelled upon approval.
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 | X | ||
| Jason Springer, Board Member | X | ||
| Eric Underwood, Board Member | X |
8.
Other Matters to Come Before the Board
Our food service contract is up this year. We will begin the process of developing a Request for Proposals the end of this month for approval in March. Attached is the process for procuring a contract with a food service company.
8.1
Advisory Committees
February 19 - Personnel/Business Affairs
March 18 - Student Achievement
April 15 - Branding/Public Relations
8.2
Schedule of Events
February 19 - President's Day-School will be in Session
February 19 - Personnel/Business Affairs
February 22 - Wellness Committee Meeting-3:30PM
February 22 - IREAD 3 Parent Meeting
March 10 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
March 12 - Monthly Board Meeting
9.
Adjournment
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
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 | X | ||
| 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 |
