TCSC School Board Meeting

Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    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

    Isabella Bradley and Luke Walker -Rob Cochrane

    Angela Meister, Jessica Higginbotham, and Sarah Kapper-Brian Johnson

    Missy Henry, Colin Quin, Linda Sprinkles, Martha Burris, and Telisha Glassburn-John Ayars

    Monroe Stewart, Evan Hunt, JJ Adams, Campbell Condict, and Annie Hare-Clif Hackman

    Josie Butler & Kennedy Lancaster : Regional Golf Qualifier-Craig Leach

    Emilie Mumbower, Quinn Smith, Isla Woelfert Makenna Comer-IASP Rising Star Class of 2027-Craig Leach

    Phil Morgan: Recycling Coordinator-Craig Leach

    Rob Cochrane-Ryan Glaze


    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, September 9, 2025
    • Regular Session Minutes, September 9, 2025
    • Executive Session, September 9, 2025
    • Special Meeting, September 23, 2025

    Approval of Claims

    • Payroll Claim, September 12, 2025
    • Payroll Claim, September 26, 2025
    • Payroll Claim, October 9, 2025
    • Accounts Payable Claims, October, 2025

    Approval of Personnel Report

    • Personnel Report, October 2025

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

    • None.

    Approval to Accept Donations

    • Corporation and Tipton High School Donations August/September 2025

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

    8.1 Spotlight on Schools

    8.2 Department Reports

    8.3 Financial Report
    Brook Cleaver, Corporation Treasurer

    In the Education fund, revenue exceeded expenses by $13,210.84, with a month end fund balance of $933,635.73. For Operations, we transferred $100,000 from education to operations, expenses exceeded revenue by $339,740.04, and we finished the month with $506,440.50 in fund balance. The Rainy Day fund balance was $1,587,003.65 at month end, and the Debt Service fund balance remains at $1,058,261.09. Interest income was $17,282.27 for the month.  We have a meeting scheduled with First Farmers to discuss our interest agreement, which is set to expire on November 1st.


    8.4 Other

    9. Old Business
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    9.1 Second Reading for Batch #7 of the CCHA Board Policy, Administrative Guidelines and Forms
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    In your packet is Batch #7 of updated CCHA Board Policy, Forms, and Administrative Guidelines for second reading. If no changes are needed, we will need a motion to adopt Batch #7 of the CCHA Board Policy, Administrative Guidelines and Forms and retire the NEOLA policies listed in your packet.

    E100 Adoption of Curricular Materials 

    E150 Programs for High Ability Students 

    E175  Student Records 

    E225  College and University Programs

    F225  Crowdfunding  

    F275  Gifts and Donations   

    G100 Facility and Transportation Security 

    G150  Registered Sex or Violent Offenders 

    Retired Policies:  2510, 2464, 8330, 2271, 6605, 7440, 8400, and 8470


    10. New Business
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    10.1 Adoption of 2026 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    The 2026 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan were presented last month during our work session and public hearing.  After these plans and the proposed 2026 budget are adopted, the budget forms will be submitted to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance via the Gateway portal along with the resolutions.  In December or early January, the DLGF will provide our 1782 Notice that will provide approved tax levies for the Operation and Debt Service Funds.


    10.2 Approval of Retirement of the Superintendent
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    In your packet is a letter of retirement from superintendent Dr. Ryan Glaze effective May 29, 2026.  Dr. Glaze served as superintendent here at TCSC for last six years.  We ask for the Boards approval of this letter of retirement.  


    10.3 Recommendation for Assistant Superintendent
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    In your packet is a recommendation to hire Dr. Ryan Glaze, as Assistant Superintendent on a one year contract starting July 1, 2026. A complete list of duties and job expectations are included in your packet and fall within the transition plan explained in May of 2025. The transition plan is a cost savings to TCSC of over $52,000. It is recommended the Board approve this recommendation as written.


    10.4 First Reading of Batch #8 of CCHA Board Policies, Administrative Guidelines and Forms
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    The following policies for first reading.  No action need at this meeting, second reading and adoption will in be November's meeting.  

    D600 Adjunct Teachers

    F100 Internal Controls and Reporting Losses, Shortages, Variances or Thefts 

    F150  Use of Credit Cards  

    F175   Collection and Forgiveness of Debt 

    F176  Unpaid Meal Policy Checklist   

    F200  Investment Income  

    F300 Time and Effort  

    F325  Debt Management   

    F350  Cash Balance and Liquidity  

    G125  Criminal Organization Activity  

    Retired Policies Policies 6111, 6470, 6510, 6520, 6610, 6620, 6621, 6800, 8900, 6144, 6116, 6210.01, 5518 and 5840


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

    11.1 Advisory Committees
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    October 27, 2025 Expense/Reduction Review Committee @ 4PM


    11.2 Schedule of Events
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

    October 20-24-Fall Break

    October 27-Expense/Reduction Review Committee 4PM

    November 2-Daylight Saving Time Ends-Fall Back!

    November 11-Staf Professional Development Day (no students)

    November 11-Monthly Board Meeting

     


    12. Adjournment
    Robert Cochrane, Board President

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