Dr. Parker announced the 2019 Retirees:  Mr. Stan Daugherty, Mrs. Candy Downey, and Mrs. Beverly White.  Mr.  Daugherty was in attendance.  Dr. Parker thanked him for his many years of service.

Dr. Parker, on behalf of Mrs. Bond, shared the following Good News:

1.  MVHS received an All-Music Award from ISSMA for the first time in history.  Both the choir and band must receive specific distinctions to receive this award.  They are one of the 14 high schools in Indiana to receive this prestigious award.

2.  MVHS Class of 2019 had approximately 298 students out of 312 walk to receive their diploma.  Seniors also participated in the "Marauder Mile" high-fiving students K-8 through each school, as well as a senior work day with community service efforts focused on the Fortville campus.

3.  The Transportation Department once again had a perfect State of Indiana Bus Inspection.

4.  Lauren Hendrick, MES Teacher, was awarded the Make-a-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana's Educator of the Year.

5.  MVEF honored six Teachers of the Year and six Staff of the Year for their efforts and dedication. Congratulations to Deb Thomas of MVMS for being the MVCSC Teacher of the Year and Gwen Scrogham for being the MVCSC Staff of the Year.  They both also received the Ryan Fry Excellence in Education Award as well.

6.  FES 4th graders received personalized letters from their pen pal friends in Ansha, China. These relationships are a result from MVCSC's International Exchange Program.

7.  MV is offering 3 Kick-Off dates for the new "65+ Club" event pass.  In-district seniors can bring their documentation, have refreshments and meet Dr. Parker at any of the event dates (June 27, July 16 & July 24) at the Administration Building.

8.  WTHR Channel 13 covered MES's Kindy 500.

Mrs. Stephanie Miller, Principal at McCordsville Elementary, gave a presentation spotlighting her school.  She began by stating current enrollment at MES is 580.  ISTEP+ Data shows that in 2015-16, MES was at 56% pass rate, up to 66% in 2016-17 and 71.7% in 2017-18.  In 2015-2016 MES was given a "D" letter grade (67.5 pts.) from DOE, up to an "A" letter grades in 2016-17 (90.5 pts.-up 23 pts.) and remaining an "A" in 2017-18 (102.3 pts.-up 11.8 pts).  IREAD percentages of passing have gone from 85.4% in 2015-16 to 95% in 2016-17 to 95.7% passing rate in 2017-18.m  Mrs. Miller then went on to the Why and Hows of this information and growth which include recognition of our weaknesses and focus on our strengths; staff changes; focus on priority standards including RtI process and MTSS, addition of a social worker, community based therapist and an assistant principal; consistent positive attitudes and meaningful professional development.

Other good and fun things happening at MES are student involvement and community outreach; an awesome Veteran's Day Program; 4th Grade Wax Museum to learn about Indiana History; Kindy 500; amazing professional development; Spring Fling; Father/Daughter Dance; Student of the Month, Field Day and a phenomenal PTO.

Mr. Smedley presented the Project Resolution which establishes the estimated costs of the project, the tax impact and the timing of the impact.  The estimated costs associated with the $2,000,000 G.O. Bond Proceeds include:

$150,000 - Cost of Issuance (consulting & service fees for Ice Miller, Stifel, CSO and Lewis & Kappas)

$825,000 - Removal and reconstruction of tennis courts at MVHS

$250,000 - Technology needs: Teacher desktops, desktops for HS labs, security cameras at MCE & MVMS

$775,000 - Energy Savings Measures:  LED lighting at MVHS, temperature controls at FES, etc.

Maximum tax rate for bond is 5%, with the first payment due July, 2020.  This bond replaces our current bond which comes off in 2019. 

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the Project Resolution as presented. Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Smedley presented the Additional Appropriation Resolution which approves the appropriation of the bond proceeds to be spent on the project costs before any bond money can be expended. 

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the Additional Appropriation Resolution as presented.  Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Smedley presented the Final Bond Resolution which establishes the amount to be borrowed, maximum term of repayment and maximum interest rate. It also contains the details about the bond.  The resolution authorizes the publication of the Notice of Sale of the Bonds and establishes the maximum cost an underwriter or bank may bid for the bonds.  It also establishes a bid committee who will award the bonds to the lowest bidder.  This resolution also approves the form of the Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, First Supplement to Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking and the Registrar and Paying Agent Agreement.  The Securities and Exchange Commission requires that a school corporation enter into a Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking before it issues bonds.  The School Corporation has entered into this type of agreement previously.  It basically requires that the School Corporation agree to annually provide certain types of financial information to the SEC's EMMA database and provide notice of certain material events on a timely basis.

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the Final Bond Resolution as presented.  Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Smedley presented the Resolution Approving Amended and Restated Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures.  This resolution  deals with the updates to the federal law requirements for security and tax purposes with the Security Exchange Commission and IRS.  It basically states that we are going to spend the bond money and what we have listed to spend it on.

Mr. May made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving Amended and Restated Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures as presented.  Mrs. Freeman seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Shelton reported that three bids were received for the MVHS Tennis Court Replacement Project.  After reviewing each bid, he is recommending the approval of the bid submitted by Ace Paving for $715,250.  

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to accept the bid from Ace Paving as presented.  Mr. May seconded.

Mrs. Freeman asked if the bid amount covered the entire project.  Mr. Shelton stated yes it did.  If accepted, he hopes for work to begin as early as the next day.  Part of the scope of the project was to request the work be done by August.  That is not going to happen, but Mr. Shelton feels that getting the job done right is more important than meeting that August date.  Brandon Ecker is looking at places to hold tennis meets until the project is completed with the hope that it will be complete in time for Tennis Sectionals.

The motion passed 3-0.

Mr. Smedley reported that Mt Vernon was notified by the County Auditor we have been awarded supplemental income tax in the amount of $67,847.00.  He proposes that it be put in the Rainy Day Fund.  

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve putting the Supplemental Local Tax Income in the Rainy Day Fund.  Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Dr. Parker presented 2nd Reading of the following policy updates/revisions.  Twelve of the policies are from Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim and one from NEOLA.

3213    Student Supervision and Welfare;  8121  Personal Background Checks, References & Mandatory Report of Convictions of Substantiated Child Abuse and Arrest;  8310  Public Records Act;  2410  Auto Recording;  5341  Emergency Medical;  5530  Drug Prevention;  5600  Student Discipline;  5630.01  Seclusion and Restraint;  5840  Criminal Activity;  8510  Wellness;  8800  Religious Ceremony;  8431  Chemical Management and Preparedness for Toxic Asbestos Hazard; and 8500 Food Service Program.

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the policy updates/revisions.  Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. May made a motion to approve requests from building treasurers Lisa Tappy (MVHS), Kay Burdine (MVMS), Carla Nugent (FES), and Teresa McGow-Russell (MCE) to establish cash boxes for the 2019-2020 school year.  Mrs. Freeman seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Smedley stated last month all the individual school handbooks were approved, but felt there needed to be a separate Health Service Handbook as opposed to just a section in the school handbooks.   MVCSC Corporation Nurse Tracy Furnas presented the High School  and K-8 Health Services Handbooks, per the attached, to be more in line with our by-laws.   She went and cleaned them all up and they will be hyperlinked in all the student handbooks.  They are a reference for parents to make them aware of Mt. Vernon's procedures and expectations for them when it comes to sick students.  Mrs. Freeman thanked her for her work on this.

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to accept the Health Services Handbooks as presented.  Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the request to destroy records received from Patty Calder, MVHS Athletic Secretary.  These are records that are no longer required to be kept.  Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Smedley presented, on behalf of Doris Johnson, Food Service Director, the recommended lunch prices for 2019-2020 per the following:

MVHS $3.05; Elementary/Preschool $2.95; Adult $3.60; Student Breakfast $1.65; Adult Breakfast $2.00; and Extra Milk $0.50.

Mr. May made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 school lunch prices.  Mrs. Freeman seconded, and the motion carried 3-0. 

Mr. Smedley presented, on behalf of Doris Johnson, Food Service Director, a request to approve the Contract Award for Group Purchasing Organization/Distributor.  This recommendation is to establish a contract with a Group Purchasing Organization/Distributor to procure food, supplies and materials and to provide information and services for the Food & Nutrition programs of member districts belonging to the Food2School Purchasing Cooperative.

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to accept the Contract Award for Group Purchasing Organization/Distributor.  Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.

Mr. Smedley presented, on behalf of Doris Johnson, Food Service Director, the bid from Prairie Farms Dairy as our milk/dairy supplier for the 2019-2020 school year, per the attached.  Prairie Farms was the only bid received.

Mrs. Freeman made a motion to accept the recommendation for Prairie Farms as our milk/dairy supplier for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.