TCSC School Board Meeting

Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Tuesday, April 8 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    1. Call to Order
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Vision Statement
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    Growing empowered, future-ready students, prepared for a lifetime of opportunity and success.


    4. Tell Me Something Good
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    5. Blue Future Awards
    Dr. Ryan Glaze, Superintendent

    TES

    Rachel Carter

    TMS

    Tipton Middle School Swimming and Diving Team 

    Kendrick Vester, Coach

    Korbin Nelson, Diving Coach

    Brianna Bannon

    Maggie Boyland

    Cami Condict

    Olivia DeFoe

    Sophie Fakes

    Evelynn Friend

    Annie Hare

    Josie Hiatt

    Piper Hughes

    Zoie McMahon

    Caroline Rodibaugh

    Matison Spencer

    Harlow Stewart

    Monroe Stewart

    Lilah Tragesser

    Aubrey Walker

    Abby Wesner

    Hallee Whitehead

    Xander Beech

    Dean Biedermann

    Chase Browder

    Dawson Campbell

    Luke Conwell

    Cas DeFoe

    Brody Fakes

    Jace Fakes

    Carson Hughes

    Triston Moss

    August Short

    Jaxson Stout

    Special Recognition

    Matison Spencer

    Annie Hare

    Monroe Stewart, Evelynn Friend, Josie Hiatt,  Annie Hare

    THS

    Olivia Gonzalez

    2025 Boys Varsity Basketball Sectional Champions 4-Years Straight


    6. Comments from the Community
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    7. Consent Agenda
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    Approval of the Agenda


    Approval of Minutes

    • Work Session Minutes, March 11, 2025
    • Regular Session Minutes, March 11, 2025
    • Executive Session Minutes, March 17, 2025

    Approval of Claims

    • April 2025 A/P Claims

    Approval of Personnel Report

    • April 2025 Personnel Report

    Approval of Field Trips (Overnight and/or Out-of-State)

    • THS Boy’s Golf Team to participate in Adam Schenk Golf Invitational in Vincennes Indiana on May 27-28, 2025

    • THS State FFA Convention Overnight June 18, 2025

    Approval to Accept Donations

    • Tipton County Foundation, $3,000 Employee Recognition Banquet
    • Blackbaud Giving Fund, $120.00 TES Donations
    • Tipton Elks #1012, $1,000 All Pro Dads
    • National FFA Organization, $602.00 Tipton FFA
    • Campbell Family Foundation, $25,000 Playground 
    • Land O Lakes, $1,000 Charitable Lunch Program
    • Phi Beta Psi Sorority, $300.00 Charitable Lunch Program

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

    8.1 Spotlight on Schools

    Check Presentation by TESO for TES Playground

    Recognition for Randy Bagley for 16 years coaching at TCSC


    8.2 Department Reports

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


    8.3 Financial Report
    Brook Cleaver, Corporation Treasurer

    We ended March with balances as follows:

    Education Fund - $1,036,732.81 Revenue exceeded expenses by $6,622.47
    Operations Fund - $484,776.92 Expenses exceeded revenue by $253,956.65
    Debt Service Fund remains at $791,105.05
    Rainy Day Fund remains at $2,003,833.41

    The circuit breaker report reflecting actual property tax cap loss to the Operations Fund will be published soon, usually by May 1st. When building the budget in 2024 for 2025, the DLGF provides an estimated figure based on data they have available at the time. Our estimated loss was calculated at $600,000. If the loss comes in higher than expected, we’ll have to scale back appropriation/spending for the year. If the loss comes in lower or on point, no adjustments need to be made other than monitoring revenues as always. Our actual property tax cap loss last year was $525,485.50.


    8.4 Other

    9. Old Business
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    9.1 Second Reading and Approval of Batch#1, Batch #2, and Batch#3 of New CCHA Policies, Administrative Guidelines and Forms
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    Batch #1

    • A100  Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment
      • A100-E Notice of Nondiscrimination and Harassment Complaint Form
    • A125  Nepotism, Conflicts of Interest, Gifts and Use of Corporation Resources
      • A125-R  Staff Conflicts of Interest
      • A125-E Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
    • A175  Whistleblower Protection   
      • A175-R Whistleblower Protection (AG)
      • A175-E Whistleblower Protection Reporting Form
    • A200  Firearms, Weapons and Destructive Devices
    • A225  Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect 
    • A275  School Wellness 
      • A275-R School Wellness (AG)
    • A300  Responsible Use of Technology
    • A301  Wireless Communication Devices 
    • C275  Test Security Provisions for Statewide Assessments
      • C275-R Test Security Provisions for Statewide Assessments (AG)
      • C275-E1 Testing Security and Integrity Agreement
      • C275-E2 Testing Irregularity Report
      • C275-E3 Testing Concerns and Security Violations Report
      • C275-E4 Social Media Unallowable Devices Concern Report

    Retire Policies 1422, 1422.02, 1623, 1662, 2260.01, 2266, 3122, 3122.02, 3123, 3362, 4122, 4122.02, 4123, 4362, 4362.01, 5517, 1130, 1214, 3113, 3214, 4113, 4214, 6460, 7230, 1617, 3217, 4217, 5772, 7217, 8462, 8510, 7540, 7540.01, 7540.01, 7540.03, 7540.04, and 2623.01

    Batch #2

    • A350  Civility and Decorum
      • A350-E Report Form for Uncivil or Disruptive Behavior
    • B100  Board Authority Philosophy
    • B125   School Board Leadership and Support
    • B150  Organization 
    • B175  Functions 
    • B200 Membership
    • B225  Meetings 
    • B250  School Board Ethics
    • D125 Evaluation of the Superintendent
    • D150 Board-Superintendent Relationship
    • H225 Public Comments and Concerns 

    Retire Policies 0121, 0123, 0171.1, 0171.2, 0171.3, 0171.4, 0172, 0175, 0175.1, 0151, 0151.1, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0131.1, 0131.2, 0132.1, 0132.2, 0133, 0141, 0142, 0142.1, 0142.2, 0142.3, 0142.5, 0143, 0151, 0151.1, 0152, 0154, 0154.1, 0155, 0161, 0162, 0163, 0164, 0164.4, 0165, 0166, 0166.1, 0167.1, 0167.2, 0167.4, 0167.5, 0168.1, 0168.2, 1240, 1210, 0167.3, and 9130

    Batch #3

    • A250  No Tobacco
      • A250-R No Tobacco (AG)
    • A325  Communicable Diseases
    • C100   Entrance and Age Requirements 
      • C100-R Entrance and Age Requirements (AG)
    • C125   Admission to the Corporation (Legal Settlement)
      • C125-R Student Admission-Enrollment (AG)
      • C125-E IDOE Residency Requirement 2024
    • C200  Anti-Bullying
    • C275   Test Security Provisions for Statewide Assessments
      • C275-R Test Security Provisions for Statewide Assessments (AG)
      • C275-E1 Testing, Security and Integrity Agreement
      • C275-E2 Testing Irregularity Report
      • C275-E3 Testing Concerns and Security Violations Report
      • C275-E4 Social Media – Unallowable Devices Report
    • C425  Student Suicide Prevention and Awareness
    • C450   Drug Prevention and Drug Testing 
      • C450-R Student Drug Testing (AG)
      • C450-E Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Consent Form
    • C525  Medical Needs at School

    Retire Policies 1615, 3215, 4215, 4900, 5512, 7434, 8450, 8453, 5112, 5111, 5516, 5517.01, 2623.01, 5350, 5530, 5530.01, 5530.02, 2413, 2414, 5320, 5330, 5330.01, 5330.02, 5330.03, 5335, 5340, 5340.01, 5341, 8451, 8452, 8453, and 8453.01


    10. New Business
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    10.1 Approval of Property & Casualty Insurance Worker's Compensation, and Risk Management Premium Quotes
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    In your packet is the School Insurance Summary Review from USI Insurance and WalkerHughes Insurance Group.  Our property & casualty insurance, worker's compensation, cybersecurity, and risk management due for renewal by the 28th of this month.  Our current annual premium from USI is $233,828.  The proposed premium for a USI renewal is $268,853 with significant increases on deductibles.  WalkerHughes Insurance Group who presented during our work session is our recommendation as our insurance vendor.  The proposed annual premium is $239,469, with no significant changes in deductible from our current coverage.  Many local school districts use WalkerHughes and we have heard nothing but positive feedback on their customer service and followthrough.  


    10.2 Approval of Non-Consumable Supplemental Curricular Materials
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    On March 24, Assistant Superintendent, Scott Jaworski, shared the Superintendent's curriculum advisory committee's recommended non-consumable supplementary curricular materials list. These are curricular material requests for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. These supplemental curricular materials will provide students and staff with valuable learning tools for their classes. Many of these items are either required by universities for dual credit courses or renewals of contracts of previously adopted curriculum. The Superintendent's advisory committee, made up of teachers, parents, and administrators, reviewed the purpose, quality, and value of each of these resources. It is this committee's recommendation for the listed resources to be approved for purchase for the 2025-2026 school year.


    10.3 Approval of 2025-2026 Scope and Sequence
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    In accordance with Policy 2510, the Superintendent shall implement administrative guidelines for the selection of curricular materials that include effective consultations with an Advisory Committee of parents and professional staff members at all appropriate levels.  All currently used curricular materials are included with the scope and sequence documents shared with the board on March 21, 2025.  The approval of the scope and sequence documents shall satisfy the school board's oversight of curricular materials for all TCSC students.  All scope and sequence documents will be updated and uploaded to the TCSC website upon approval.  Concerned parents or patrons may complete the Curricular Materials Reconsideration Form, if they believe any materials are inappropriate, to begin the review process.  We are requesting approval of these documents as written.


    10.4 First Reading for CCHA Board Policy, Administrative Guidelines, and Forms Batch #4
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    In your packet is Batch #4 of updated CCHA Board Policy, Forms, and Administrative Guidelines.  No action is necessary for the first reading.  Second reading and adoption will be during the May 13th monthly meeting.


    11. Other Matters to Come Before the Board
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    11.1 Advisory Committees
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    Student Achievement-April 14


    11.2 Schedule of Events
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    April 14:  Student Achievement Committee Meeting

    April 17:  TESO Father/Daughter Dance

    April 20: Easter Sunday

    April 28-May 12-Spring Community Survey

    May 12:  Region V ISBA Spring Regional Meeting-Kokomo 5:30PM

    May 13-Monthly Board Meeting


    12. Adjournment
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

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