Board of School Trustees Meeting

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, August 19, 2019 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

    1. Executive Session (5:00 p.m.)
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent
    120 minutes

    2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance (6:55 PM)
    Mrs. Shannon Walls, Board President

    3. Call to Order
    Mrs. Shannon Walls, Board President

    4. Adoption of the Agenda
    Mrs. Shannon Walls, Board President

    5. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    5.1 Good News
    Mrs. Maria Bond, Communications Director

    5.2 Staff Evaluation Plan
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    6. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items
    Mrs. Shannon Walls, Board President

    0167.3 - Public Participation at Board Meetings
    May only address items listed in the agenda
    Must be recognized by presiding officer.
    Must provide name, address, and group affiliation, if and when appropriate
    Limited to 3 minutes duration
    All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually


    7. Consent Agenda
    Mrs. Shannon Walls, Board President

    The school board shall use a consent agenda (Policy #0166.1) to keep routine matters. By a single motion, the Board approves/adopts the following items or actions which reflect application of School Board Policy and/or Indiana Code. Any items marked "Consent" may be removed from the agenda by a Board Member or the Superintendent.

     


    7.1 Executive Session Minutes

    7.2 Regular Session Minutes

    7.3 Claims

    7.4 Personnel Report

    7.5 Overnight Field Trip Request

    There are none


    7.6 Request to Accept Donation

    There are none


    7.7 Fundraiser Requests

    8. Action Items
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    8.1 Recommendation for Energy Savings Provider

    8.2 Classified Pay Scales, Experience Bonus, and Full Time / Part Time Qualifications
    Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

    8.3 Pay Rate Adjustment for MVCSC Security

    8.4 Teacher Appreciation Grant Policy
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    8.5 2020 Budget Presentation
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    1.  Permission to Advertise 2020 Budget

         Permission to Adjust Advertised Rates

    2.  Public Hearing

          a.  Bus Replacement Plan

               Resolution to Adopt the 2020 School Bus Replacement Plan

          b.  Capital Projects Plan

               Resolution to Adopt the 2020 Capital Projects Plan

          c.  Permission to Adjust Line 1 and or Line 2

               Resolution to Give CFO or Superintendent the Authority to Reduce Lines 1 and 2 of Form 4B for the 2020 Budget


    8.6 Policy Updates/Revisions - Second Reading
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    Policy 8510  WELLNESS


    8.7 Cancellations and Make-Up Days for 2019-2020 & 2020-2021
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    Request Approval:

    A plan to manage eLearning days exceeding six in one year for the 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 school years; and,

    A plan to manage consecutive eLearning days exceeding 3 in a row for the 2020-2021 school year


    8.8 MVMS Counseling Department
    Mr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

    8.9 Board Policy Structure
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    Direct the Superintendent to develop a new policy manual on our website; and,

    Policies will be codified under the following sections:

    A    Basic Commitments
    B    School Governance
    C    Students
    D    Administration and Personnel
    E    Instruction
    F    Fiscal Management
    G    operations and Facilities
    H    Community  Relations


    9. Board Member Reports
    Mrs. Shannon Walls, Board President

    Fortville RDC - Mr. Tony May

    Cumberland RDC - Mrs. Kellie Freeman

    Hancock Co. RDC - Mr. Mike McCarty

    McCordsville RDC - Mrs. Shannon Walls

    MVEF - Mrs. Beth Smith


    10. Announcements
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    11. Adjournment
    Mrs. Shannon Walls, Board President

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