TCSC School Board Meeting

Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Ryan Glaze
Director of Food Service, Adam Proulx
Director of Technology, Steven Gingerich
Athletic Director, Colin Quin

In September, a transfer of $100,000 was made from the education fund to operations. Interest income totaled $13,762.08. Certified LIT Share revenue directly supports the education fund; September LIT revenue totaled $15,730.17 (YTD $196,225.69). As the legislation currently stands, we will no longer receive LIT revenues in 2029.

9/30/26 Balances:
Education: $1,038,123.62
Operations: $522,745.65
Debt Service: $923,342.98
Rainy Day: $2,035,833.41

September Medicaid reimbursement for August speech services totaled $2,089.45 (federal portion: $1,352.71, state portion: $736.74). The Federal Medicaid fund balance as of 9/30 totaled $16,952.93.

Last month, the Board reviewed the proposed 2027 budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan during our budget work session on September 8 and a public hearing on September 22.

Tonight, the Board is being asked to formally adopt the 2027 budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan. Following adoption, the required budget forms and resolutions will be submitted to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance through the Gateway portal.

At this time, I would entertain a motion to approve the 2027 budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan as presented.

Our next item is consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding between Tipton Community School Corporation, the City of Tipton, and the Tipton Police Department regarding School Resource Officer services for the 2026-2027 school year.

The agreement includes several updates related to SRO selection, billing and reimbursement, training requirements, scheduling flexibility, and professional development expenses. The agreement continues to provide for TCSC to pay 71% of the compensation of the assigned SRO. 

At this time, I would entertain a motion to approve the School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding between Tipton Community School Corporation, the City of Tipton, and the Tipton Police Department as presented.

The next item is approval of a Key Holder/Operations Leader position for the elementary and middle school cafeteria.

Following the Assistant Kitchen Manager’s resignation, administration recommends this position in lieu of replacing the Assistant Manager to meet operational needs at a lower cost. The employee would continue regular food service duties, help coordinate workflow and closing tasks, and serve as acting manager when the Kitchen Manager is absent, under the Food Service Director’s direction.

The position would not have independent hiring, disciplinary, or employee evaluation authority.

Do I have a motion to approve the position and accompanying job description?

The next item is the first reading of proposed board policy updates recommended by our legal counsel, CCHA.

The updates address wireless device use during work-based learning, state assessment security, reporting requirements for commercial drivers and safety-sensitive positions, and debt management changes under Senate Enrolled Act 1. An accompanying administrative guideline also updates assessment security procedures.

Additionally, following last spring’s food service audit and our district wellness committee meeting, administration recommends updating Policy A275, School Wellness, to give buildings greater flexibility in permitting foods that are provided but not sold, such as classroom party treats and lunches brought from home.

No action will be taken tonight. The proposed policies will return for a second reading and consideration of approval next month.

Are there any questions or comments from the Board?

Communications/PR Committee - October 29

Academics & Teacher Development Committee - November 5

Wellness Committee - November 19

District Safety Meeting - TBD

School Finance Committee - TBD

October 14 ~THS/TES Picture Retakes

October 19-23 Fall Break ~No School

November 3 ~Staff Professional Development Day/No Students

November 3 ~Election Day

November 10 ~Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 PM