Meeting Details
October 4, 2021
6:00pm - 7:00pm
1 hr
Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Pledge of Allegiance (6:00 P.M.)
Minutes
Mrs. Freeman lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
3.
Adoption of Agenda
Minutes
Mr. Edwards made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
4.
Action Item: Adoption of 2022 Budget
Minutes
Mr. Elkins presented Tax Rates and Appropriations for the 2022 Budget.
4.1
RESOLUTION 2021-38 2022 Appropriations and Tax Rates
Minutes
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve Resolution 2021-38, 2022 Appropriations and Tax Rates. Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
5.
Public Hearing Bus Purchase Determination
Minutes
Mrs. Freeman announced their would be two public hearings. If you would like to speak to any of the hearing items, you must sign in and state your name, address and affiliation to the district prior to speaking. Comments are limited to three minutes and must pertain to each particular hearing topic. Hearings are time for the board to receive information. If there is a public question, the board may choose to direct the question to the appropriate administrator.
The 2022 Bus Purchase Project Determination Hearing was opened. Notice of this hearing was published in the Greenfield Daily Reporter on September 22, 2021. Mr. Elkins reviewed the Bus Replacement Plan and Approval of Bus Purchase Quotes. The board has approved the purchase of six school buses as part of the 2022 Bus Replacement Plan. The board has also previously approved the purchase quotes for the six buses, including two special needs buses, for a total of $801,368.
Mrs. Freeman asked if there were any public comments. There were none and the Hearing was closed.
6.
Public Hearing - Additional Appropriation to Debt Service
Minutes
Mrs. Freeman opened the Hearing on the 2022 Debt Service Additional Appropriation. Notice of this hearing was advertised in the Greenfield Daily Reporter on September 22, 2021. Mr. Elkins stated the corporation is funding this purchase through a loan with Greenfield Banking Company. The proceeds from this loan must be appropriated prior to being spent on the project. Mrs. Freeman asked if there were any public comments. There were none and the Hearing was closed.
7.
Action Items
7.1
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-39 Preliminary Determination
Minutes
Mr. May made a motion to approve Resolution 2021-39 Preliminary Determination. Mr. Elkins stated this resolution establishes the estimated costs of the project and the timing of the impact. Mr. Gray seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
7.2
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-40 AUTHORIZING 2022 LOAN FOR BUS PURCHASES
Minutes
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve Resolution 2021-40 Authorizing 2022 Loan for Bus Purchases. Mr. Elkins stated this resolution approves the loan terms with Greenfield Banking for the principal amount of $801,368 at a rate not to exceed 2% to be repaid in two installments, Mr. Edwards seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
7.3
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-41REQUESTING AND APPROVING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2022 DEBT SERVICE FUND
Minutes
Mr. Gray made a motion to approve Resolution 2021-41 Requesting and Approving Additional Appropriation for the 2022 Debt Service Fund. Mr. Elkins stated this resolution approves the additional appropriation of the loan proceeds to be spent on the bus purchase before any loan can be expended. Mrs. Walls seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
7.4
Substitute Teacher Pay
Minutes
Mr. Smedley asked for approval of a rate adjustment for substitute teaches and permanent substitutes. He is recommending raising the daily sub rate through Kelly Services from $85.00 to $105.00 per day beginning October 18, 2021. In addition, he is recommending increasing the hourly rate for the permanent subs employed to Mt. Vernon CSC from $12.69/hour to $$15.50/hour beginning October 18, 2021 also. Mr. Edwards made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented. Mrs. Walls seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
7.5
Approval of Updated Meal Prices 2021-22
Minutes
Mr. Smedley presented a 2021-2022 Lunch Price Correction requested by Doris Johnson, Food Service Director. Due to current USDA waivers, we will be participating in the Seamless Summer Option during the entire school year 2021-2022 providing one free breakfast and one free lunch per day to all students. The USDA recommends that adult pricing be set following the non-pricing method. We were previously using the reimbursement prices from 2020-2021 SY, the update shows the 2021-2022 reimbursement rate as recommended by the IDOE.
Mr. Gray made a motion to approve the Updated Meal Prices 2021-022 as presented. Mr. May seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
8.
Adjournment
Minutes
Mrs. Walls made a motion to adjourn at 6:21 p.m. Mr. Edwards seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
