Meeting Details
November 10, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Community Room, 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Vision Statement
Growing empowered, future-ready students, prepared for a lifetime of opportunity and success.
4.
Tell Me Something Good
5.
American Legion Donation
Tim Ehman will present a $1,000 donation for each school from the American Legion Post 46.
6.
Blue Future Awards
TES: 2025-2026 4th Grade Team for being in the top 7% in the state for Math ILEARN
TMS: SRO Jeff Stout has stepped into the SRO role exceedingly well. While handling student-related incidents that took place last month, Officer Stout was a helpful, efficient partner in delineating between school and law enforcement needs and communicating across different stakeholder groups efficiently.
THS
- Varsity Football Coach Aaron Tolle for being named Colts Coach of the Week following their win over previously unbeaten Eastern in the first round of the IHSAA Playoffs
- Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Levi Tragesser for being named the 2026 District 2 Small School Coach of the Year
- Dean Biedermann and Kairi Robertson for scoring above a 1300 on the 8/9 PSAT, placing them in the top 3% nationally
- Caroline Pittman, Liam Scott, and August Alina for scoring above a 1300 on the 10/11 PSAT, placing them in the top 3% nationally
7.
Comments from the Community
8.
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
- Work Session, October 13, 2026
- Regular Session, October 13, 2026
- Special Session, November 4, 2026
Approval of Claims
- Payroll Claims, October 23, 2026
- Payroll Claims, November 6, 2026
- Accounts Payable Claims, November 2026
Approval of Personnel Report
- November Personnel Report
Approval of Field Trips (Overnight and/or Out-of-State)
- None.
Approval to Accept Donations
- TCSC Donation Report
- THS Donation Report
9.
Superintendent's Report
9.1
Spotlight on Schools
9.1.1
ILEARN Checkpoint #1 Report
At this time, I would like to turn things over to our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Ryan Glaze, who will provide an overview of our Fall ILEARN Checkpoint #1 results.
Dr. Glaze will walk us through our district's results, highlight some key takeaways, and explain how our teachers and administrators are using this information to make instructional decisions and provide targeted support for students.
Dr. Glaze, I'll turn it over to you
9.2
Department Reports
Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Ryan Glaze
Director of Food Service, Adam Proulx
Director of Technology, Steven Gingerich
Athletic Director, Colin Quin
9.3
Financial Report
In October, we transferred $100,000 from education to the operations fund. Interest income totaled $13,729.79.
10/31/26 Balances:
Education Fund - $1,116,900.76 (Education Appropriation excluding transfers: 77% expended)
Operations Fund - $334,745.17 (Operations Appropriation: 78% expended)
Debt Service - $923,342.98
Rainy Day Fund - $2,035,833.41
October Medicaid reimbursement for September speech services totaled $5,619.90, with the federal portion being $3,666.42.
9.4
Donations Report
The next item is acknowledgment of donations received during October 2026.
The Corporation received a total of $6,870 in donations, including $675 for My Closet, $5,000 from the Tipton County Foundation for Project Blue Heart, and $1,195 in donations supporting student lunch accounts.
We sincerely appreciate the generosity of these individuals, organizations, and community partners and their continued support of our students and schools.
10.
Old Business
10.1
Second Reading Board Policies Update
The next item is the second reading and consideration of approval of the proposed board policy updates recommended by our legal counsel, CCHA, along with revisions to Policy A275, School Wellness, recommended by administration.
These policies were presented for first reading at last month’s meeting and address wireless device use during work-based learning, state assessment security, reporting requirements for commercial drivers and safety-sensitive positions, debt management, and greater flexibility regarding foods provided but not sold in our schools.
At this time, I will entertain a motion to approve the proposed Board Policy updates as presented.
11.
New Business
11.1
2026-2027 Contract between the School Board of TCSC and the Tipton Education Association
On September 8, 2026, TCSC held a public hearing to begin formal bargaining with the Tipton Education Association (TEA). On November 4, 2026, a public meeting was held to announce the Tentative Agreement, share the details of the agreement with the community, and provide an opportunity for public comment.
The total increased cost to the Education Fund for the 2026-2027 school year is $120,676.61.
At this time, I will entertain a motion to ratify the 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tipton Community School Corporation and the Tipton Education Association.
11.2
Salary Increases for Non-Bargaining Unit Members
The next item is consideration of compensation adjustments for classified staff and administrators, as recommended by the Superintendent.
Following approval of the 2026–2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Superintendent recommends a $0.20 hourly increase for eligible classified staff, excluding transportation, and a $1,000 salary increase for administrators, excluding the Superintendent.
Additionally, consistent with the teachers' agreement, the Corporation would absorb one-quarter of the 4% health insurance premium increase for eligible classified staff and administrators, including the Superintendent.
The total estimated financial impact is $40,460.28.
These modest adjustments recognize our employees' effective work while remaining mindful of the Corporation's financial challenges.
At this time, I will entertain a motion to approve the compensation adjustments as presented.
11.3
Consideration of Administrative Reorganization and Establishment of Director of Student Services Position
The next item is consideration of an administrative reorganization and the establishment of a Director of Student Services position, as recommended by the Superintendent.
Following the resignation of Dr. Ryan Glaze, the administration recommends eliminating the Assistant Superintendent position, effective November 16, rather than filling the vacancy.
Under this reorganization, several responsibilities previously assigned to the Assistant Superintendent will be redistributed among existing administrators. A new, more limited Director of Student Services position would be established to oversee special education, student services, state and federal compliance, assessments, and grant administration.
This restructuring is intended to maintain essential district services while reducing administrative costs and improving operational efficiency.
Approval of this item would eliminate the Assistant Superintendent position and establish the Director of Student Services position. Any appointment to the new position would require separate Board approval.
At this time, I will entertain a motion to approve the administrative reorganization as presented.
12.
Other Matters to Come Before the Board
12.1
Advisory Committees
Wellness Committee - November 19
12.2
Schedule of Events
November 12 - Executive Session Meeting of the Board
November 17 - Meet & Discuss with TEA
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 4 - Tis the Season Treat Trail (TCSC will have a booth)
December 8 - TCSC Regular School Board Meeting, 6:30 PM
13.
Referendum Statement from the President of the Board
14.
Recognition of Service
15.
Adjournment
