Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, November 15, 2021 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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

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

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

    5. Public Hearing - Internet Safety Policy
    Mr. Greg Rollo, Director of Technology

    Pursuant to the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and in compliance with the schools and libraries universal service support program, commonly known as the E-rate program, which helps schools and libraries to obtain affordable broadband, the school is required to periodically review its Internet Safety Policy during a public hearing. The E-rate program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company under the direction of the FCC.


    6. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    6.1 Good News
    Mrs. Maria Bond, Director of Community Relations

    6.2 Spotlight on Programs

    Mt. Vernon Middle School - Mrs. Brooke Tharp, Kelly Diehl and Paula Day

    Mini-Marauder Preschool - Mrs. Heather Johnson


    6.3 Lilly Scholarship Finalists
    Mr. Jason Wells & Mr. Casey Dodd

    6.4 Future Growth Plan: Site Concepts
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    6.5 Stewardship Project Update

    7. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    B 225 - Public Participation at Board Meetings

    May only address items listed in the agenda

    Must be recognized by the 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

    For those wishing to address the board on an item not on the agenda, a request to place an item on the agenda must be received no later than seven (7) days prior to the meeting.


    8. 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.


    8.1 Regular Session Minutes

    8.2 Claims

    8.3 Personnel Report

    8.4 Overnight Field Trip Request

    8.5 Request to Accept Donation

    8.6 Construction Claims

    8.7 Declaration of Surplus Inventory

    9. Action Items
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    9.1 Renaming of Athletic Facility

    9.2 Resolution 2021-41 Approval of Single Project Proposer
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    9.3 Recommendation to Award Project to Design-Builder

    9.4 Approval of FES Addition-Roofing Project Commissioning

    9.5 Resolution 2021-42 Approval of Form of Lease
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    9.6 Resolution 2021-43 Reapproval of Building Corporation
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    9.7 2nd Reading Policies
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    Second Reading for New Policies

    Due to legislative changes and recommendations of our attorney, I am recommending the board consider the following new and updated policies for adoption.

    A275 School Wellness
    A300 Responsible Use of Technology and Internet Use Policy
    A350 Civility and Decorum
    B225 Board Meetings
    C125 Admission to the Corporation (Legal Settlement)
    E200 College and University Programs
    F125 Purchasing Procedures and Capital Assets
    G500 Intellectual Property Ownership and Revenue
    H175 The Schools and Governmental Agencies
    H225 Public Comments & Concerns


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

    Mt. Vernon Education Foundation - Mr. Chad Gray

    Hancock Co. RDC - Mr. Tony May

    Cumberland RDC - Mrs. Kellie Freeman

    McCordsville RDC - Mrs. Shannon Walls

    Fortville RDC - Mr. Phil Edwards


    11. Announcements
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    12. Adjournment
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

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