Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, June 20, 2022 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

    1. School Board Scholars/Wall of Fame Inductees Reception (5:30-6:00 p.m.)

    In the hallway outside the auditorium at Mt. Vernon High School.


    2. Awards Ceremony (6:00-7:00 p.m.)

    In the auditorium at Mt. Vernon High School


    3. School Board Meeting (7:30 p.m.)

    In the Boardroom at the Administrative Service Center


    4. Pledge of Allegiance (7:30 P.M.)

    The School Board, before each meeting, offers the opportunity to participate in 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.


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

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

    7. Public Hearing: Donation of Land

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    Pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-11, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation shall convene in public session on June 20, 2022, at 7:00 pm EDT at 1806 W. State Road 234, Fortville, IN 46040 to discuss and hear objections and support regarding the proposed donation of land commonly known as parcels 30-02-09-400-018.000-017, 30-02-09-408-009.000-017, and 30-02-09-403-001.000-017 (collectively “Parcel”) to Town of Fortville (“Town”), a Quitclaim Deed ("Deed"), and various closing documents needed for the donation of the Parcel to Town. You are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.

     


    8. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

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

    8.2 Recognition of 2022 Retirees
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    8.3 School Board Scholars and Academic Wall of Fame Inductees

    8.4 Spotlight on Programs

    Mr. Casey Dodd, Mt. Vernon High School

    Jag Program - James Cochran


    8.5 New Policy 1st Reading
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    Due to recent legislative changes, I am recommending the board consider the following new and updated policies for a first reading.

    F125 - Purchasing Procedures and Capital Assets
    Recent changes and complexity of highly-audited policy. Improvements help with audit/compliance

    C125 - Legal Settlement
    Update due to 2022 State Board of Account guidance received in spring 2022.

    D500 - School Resource Officer Employment & Training
    Elevating some aspects to policy that could be administrative guidelines and adds language that will be required by July 1, 2023.

    H225 - Public Comments and Concerns
    New statute requiring comment from any individually physically present. Also, requires the board to provide opportunity for public comment before the Board takes final action ona topic.

    B225 - Meetings
    Provided clarification if we need virtual meeting(s).

    C175 - Student Attendance and Academic Engagement
    New title for policy along with defining continuous learning (virtual/distance). This conforms with new law related to the amount of asynchronous learning.

    D325 - Personal Background Checks and Mandatory Reporting
    Plenty of new language required by SEA 115 from General Assembly 2022.


    8.6 Bayer Fund Donation Report

    8.7 Curriculum Report-AP Spanish Workbook
    Dr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

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

    H 225 - Public Participation at Board Meetings

    May only address items listed in the agenda

    Must be recognized by the presiding officer.

    Must reside within the Corporation boundaries, and/or are parents/guardians of MVCSC students, and/or employees of MVCSC.

    Must provide name, address, and group affiliation, if and when appropriate

    Limited to 3 minutes duration

    Comments and concerns related to curriculum, methods of instruction, instructional materials, or Corporation employees shall be submitted in writing to the principal of the school and the Superintendent.

    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.  


    10. 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.


    10.1 Regular Session Minutes

    10.2 Claims

    10.3 Personnel Report

    10.4 Overnight Field Trip Request

    10.5 Request to Accept Donation

    10.6 Construction Claims

    10.7 Approval of Cash Boxes for All Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year

    11. Action Items
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    11.1 2022-2023 School Calendar Revision
    Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

    11.2 Certified and Classified Staff Handbooks

    11.3 Resolution 2022-18 Donation of Land & Quitclaim Deed

    11.4 Resolution 2022-19 Approval of Fund Transfer

    11.5 2022-2023 Lunch Prices
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

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

    Fortville RDC - Mr. Tony May

    Cumberland RDC - Mrs. Kellie Freeman

    Hancock Co. RDC - Mr. Phil Edwards

    McCordsville RDC - Mrs. Shannon Walls

    MVEF - Mr. Chad Gray


    13. Announcements
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    14. Adjournment
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

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