Meeting Details
January 11, 2021
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 5:16 p.m. Mrs. Freeman led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Adoption of Agenda
Minutes
Dr. Parker announced changes to the agendas. For clarification, items from the Finance Board agenda and Reorganization Meeting agenda were moved from one agenda to the other. An item regarding the addition of a proposal in regards to FFCRA Days and an agreement with the Mt. Vernon CTA was added.
Mr. Edwards made a motion to adopt the agendas as amended. Mr May seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
3.
Swearing In Ceremony
Randy Sorrell
Executive Director of the Hancock Economic Development Council
Minutes
The Oath of Office was issued to newly elected board members Tony May, Chad Gray and Phil Edwards by Mr. Randy Sorrell, Executive Director of the Hancock County Economic Development Council.
4.
Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items
Minutes
There were none.
5.
Election of Board Officers
1. President
2. First Vice-President
3. Second Vice-President
4. Secretary
5. Assistant Secretary
Minutes
Mr. May made a motion to accept the following officers for the Mt. Vernon Board of Trustees for the 2021 calendar year:
President: Kellie Freeman
1st Vice President: Tony May
Secretary: Shannon Walls
2nd Vice President: Chad Gray
Assistant Secretary: Phil Edwards
Mr. Gray seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Gray made a motion to pause the Re-organization Meeting and move to the Finance Meeting at 5:21 p.m.
6.
Motions/Appointments
1. Date and time for regular monthly meetings (3rd Monday of the Month except January and February due to holiday)
2. Legal Counsel (Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim, Amy Matthews, Lead Counsel)
3. Legislative Liaison to the ISBA (Tony May 2020)
4. Recorder for the Board (Gwen Scrogham)
5. Corporation Treasurer (Lisa Heitman)
6. Newspaper of Record (Greenfield Daily Reporter)
7. Bank of Deposit (Greenfield Banking Co.)
8. RDC Liaisons
Fortville RDC
Cumberland RDC
Hancock Co. RDC
McCordsville RDC
Mt. Vernon Education Foundation
Minutes
The Reorganization Meeting was reconvened at 5:26 p.m.
Mr. May made the motion to set the dates and times for regular monthly board meetings to be the 3rd Monday of the month, except the months of January and February where they will be scheduled on the 4th Monday of the month. Mr. Edwards seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Gray made a motion to appoint the following people to the following positions:
Legal Counsel - Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim, Amy Matthews, Lead Counsel
Legislative Liaison to the ISBA - Tony May
Recorder for the Board - Gwen Scrogham
Corporation Treasurer - Lisa Heitman
Newspaper of Record - Greenfield Daily Reporter
Bank of Deposit - Greenfield Banking Company
Fortville Liaison - Phil Edwards
Cumberland Liaison - Kellie Freeman
Hancock County RDC - Tony May
McCordsville RDC - Shannon Walls
Mt. Vernon Education Foundation - Chad Gray
Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
7.
Actions Items
7.1
Personnel Report
Minutes
Mr. May made a motion to accept the following Personnel items:
CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS:
Benjamin Williams, MVMS Principal
CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mike Raters, MVMS Interim Principal
Jordan Fuerstenau, MES 3rd Grade Teacher (continuation for Tessa Globerger through 6/9/21)
CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS:
Julia Nelson, Mini-Marauder Preschool Lead Teacher
CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS:
Leslie Hallett, Physical Therapist
Halee Evans, Mini-Marauder Preschool (temp position for Kim Nix)
Cynthia Webster, Bus Aide-Salary Adjustment due to job reclassification
Chad Masters, IA Reporting Position
Cynthia Webster, Sub Bus Driver
Florence Tunstill, Bus Driver-Replacing Flora Jones
Keesha Sullivan, Bus Driver-New Route
CLASSIFIED REASSIGNMENTS:
Megan Devries, Temporary Kindergarten Teacher (2/8/21-5/21/21)
ECA RESIGNATIONS:
Jennifer Zitani, MVMS Girls Head Track Coach
Lee Larkins, MVMS Assistant Boys Track Coach
ECA RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ronnie Thomas, MVMS Assistant Boys Track Coach
Faith Garrett, MVMS Head Swim Coach
Paul Okerson, MVMS Theatre Program
Mike Kirschner, MVHS Weight Training Head Coach
Ben Rhoades, MVHS Weight Training Assistant Coach
LEAVES:
Christina Estep, December 9, 2020-TBD
Jennifer Sherbak, Intermittent leave throughout the 2021 calendar year
Mr. Edwards seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
7.2
Extension of Paid Emergency Leave Related to COVID through FFCRA
Minutes
Chris Smedley brought up the extension of paid emergency leave days (FFCRA), which ended on December 31, 2020. This is a bargainable topic, but outside of the bargaining window and was discussed with the CTA to be continued through the school year. It was reiterated that no new days will be granted; however, employees will be allowed to use days if they have not been used prior. The question was raised by Mr. Gray that since this is a bargainable topic if this included classified staff. The answer was given that this will include all staff, both certified and classified.
Mr. Gray made the motion to accept the addition, Mr. May seconded the motion, and the motion was carried 4-0.
8.
Announcements
Minutes
Dr. Parker announced the passing of Ann Wilkins, ISTA Representative who worked with our CTA. Mt Vernon Community School Corporation is extremely saddened at the loss.
9.
Adjournment
Minutes
Mr. May made a motion to adjourn at 5:39 p.m. Mr. Edwards seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
10.
Executive Session (6:30 p.m.)
Minutes
An Executive Session began at 6:30 p.m.
