Board of School Trustees Meeting

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

    1. Board Work Session (5:30 P.M.)
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    2. Pledge of Allegiance (7:00 P.M.)
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    The School Board, before each meeting, offers the opportunity to participate in a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.  People attending the meeting are welcome to take part in this procedure.  Those desiring not to take part may either remain in the hallway before the meeting or sit quietly in the meeting room.


    3. Call to Order
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    4. Adoption of Agenda
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    5. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    5.1 Good News
    Mrs. Maria Bond, Communications Director

    5.2 Hancock County Public Library Annual Report
    Dave Gray and Tom Seng

    5.3 Fortville-Vernon Twp. Public Library Annual Report

    Karyn Millikan, Director


    5.4 Spotlight on Schools
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    Mr. Casey Dodd, Principal, Mt. Vernon High School


    5.5 Textbook Report
    Mr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

    5.6 International Program Spain 2021
    Mr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

    6. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, 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. Kellie Freeman, 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

    7.6 Request to Accept Donation

    7.7 Employee Referral Incentive Program Guidelines

    8. Action Items
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    8.1 Future Growth Plan

    8.2 Extend Number of ELearning Days
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    We ask the board to consider allowing us to use more than the 6 eLearning days planned for the 2019-2020 school year due to additional eLearning days used in correspondence with COVID-19 closures.  


    8.3 Resolution to Pay Employees for Special Closure Due to COVID-19
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    With the Governor's declaration to give schools 20 waiver days from the 180 school days, and with additional eLearning days being implemented due the COVIS-19 virus, we are asking the board to pay employees who will be affected by current and future closings.


    9. Board Member Reports
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, 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. Kellie Freeman, Board President

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