TCSC School Board Meeting

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

In August, we transferred $100,000 from the education fund to operations. With August being our 3-pay month, we ended the month with balances as follows:

Education Fund - $920,424.89
Operations Fund - $846,180.54
Debt Service - $1,058,261.09
Rainy Day Fund - $1,802,320.61

Interest income for August was $21,059.23, total year to date $170,220.08. Once we close on the GO Bond in October, the operations and rainy day funds will be reimbursed. The corporation’s annual financial report, along with the food service annual financial report, have been completed and submitted.

B100 Board Authority and Philosophy (update)

• Add reference to collaboration and board policy D150

C425 Students Suicide Prevention and Awareness (update)

• Notes that the corporation is no longer required to provide training under HEA 1002/I.C. 20-28-3-6, but CCH+A recommends it be continued as a best practice.

G350 Audio, Video, and Digital Recording on School Property and of School Meetings (new)

• Revises language on parent recording as required under HEA 1285 / I.C. 20-26-5-45

Updated Notice of Executive Session

• Revised based on changes in HEA 1134 / I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1

Last month, we considered options for the 2026-2027 Calendar is in your packet. Based on feedback from last week's meeting, the TCSC Administration is now recommending a Revised Break Calendar with a start date of Wednesday, August 5th and ending Friday, May 21st., This provides a balanced calendar between the Fall and Spring semesters, reduces the number of shortened weeks due to extended breaks, and aligns with the KASEC Academic Calendar.

The 2026 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan were shared during the Public Work Session prior to this meeting. Permission is requested to advertise the 2026 Proposed Budget for the Education, Debt Service, and Operations Funds, along with the Capital Projects and Bus Replacement Plans.  A Public Hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2025 @ 5:30PM. The Board would then consider approval of the complete Budget at the October 14, 2025 School Board meeting.

In your packet is Batch #7 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 October monthly meeting.

9/15/25-Expense Reduction/Review Committee 4PM

September 15 & 16-ISBA/IAPSS Fall Conference

September 23 - Special Board Meeting

September 26-TESO Movie Night

October 7 - End of 1st 9 weeks

October 8-Parent Teacher Conferences-Students Do Not Attend

October 14-Monthly School Board Meeting

Improving Attendance through Effective Communication 

Tipton Community School Corporation has put an emphasis on improving student attendance for the past few years, with very encouraging early returns. Like many schools across the country, COVID-19 had a dramatic impact on how Tipton prioritized illness prevention over in-person attendance. This led to increased learning loss for many of their students. In an effort to “right the ship”, Tipton targeted student attendance as a means to return and exceed pre-pandemic achievement levels. Through consistent, intentional communication with families and a revamped attendance policy, Tipton has seen an incredible bounce back in attendance with their achievement data following suit. Join Tipton Community School Corporation as they take a deep dive into the data and discover how their story can help your schools improve not only student attendance but ultimately student achievement.

Presenters: Scott Jaworski, Assistant Superintendent, Tipton Community School Corporation

Robert Cochrane II, Board President, Tipton Community School Corporation

Dr. Ryan Glaze, Superintendent, Tipton Community School Corporation