Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, September 21, 2020 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

    1. Executive Session (5:30 p.m.)
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    3. Public Hearing 2021 Budget (7:00 p.m.)
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    3.1 2021 Budget Advertisement

    4. Public Hearing - 2021 Bus Replacement Plan Amended
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    4.1 2021 Bus Replacement Plan
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    5. Action Item: Approval of Amended 2021 Bus Replacement Plan
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    5.1 Resolution 2020-36 Approval of 2021 Bus Replacement Plan (Amended)

    6. Public Hearing - 2021 Capital Projects Plan Amended
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    6.1 2021-22 Capital Projects Plan
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    7. Action Item: Approval of 2021 Capital Projects Plan (Amended)
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    7.1 Resolution 2020-37 Adoption of 2021 Capital Projects Plan (Amended)

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

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

    10. 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


    11. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    11.1 Good News
    Mrs. Maria Bond, Communications Director

    11.2 Spotlight on Schools
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    Fortville Elementary School - Mrs. Stacy Muffler, Principal


    11.3 Bayer Grant Recipient - MVMS Robotics Class
    Mr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

    12. 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.


    12.1 Regular Session Minutes

    12.2 Claims

    12.3 Personnel Report

    12.4 Overnight Field Trip Request

    There are none.


    12.5 Request to Accept Donation

    There are none.


    13. Action Items
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    13.1 1st Reading Policies
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    C425    Student Suicide Prevention and Awareness

    C575    Homework

    D175    Board-Staff Communications

    E150    Programs for High Ability Students

    E200    Credit for Religious Education

    G425    Religious Ceremony-UPDATED Pledge of Allegiance and Moments of Silence

    G450    Advertisements, Publications and Naming Rights

    H200    Relations with Special Interest Groups


    13.2 2nd Reading Policies
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    A100    Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment

    D200    Standard of Care and Supervision of Students

    D425    Employee Benefits

    E100    Adoption of Curricular Materials

    E125    Promotion, Placement and Retention

    G200    Environmental Health & Safety Issues

    G225    Vehicle Idling

    G475    Prohibition of Unmanned Aircraft (Drones)

    H125     District-Support Organizations

    H175    The Schools and Governmental Agencies


    13.3 School Improvement Plans

    13.4 Approval to Contract with a Real Estate Broker

    13.5 Approve Updated Novel List

    14. Announcements
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    15. Adjournment
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

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