Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, July 18, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

    1. Work Session (5:15-6:45pm)

    Tour Fortville Elementary and Mt. Vernon Middle School.  


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

    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.


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

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

    5. Public Hearing: 2023-2025 Capital Projects Plan
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation  that the proper officers of  Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation will conduct a public hearing on the year 2023-2026 proposed Capital Projects Plan pursuant to IC 20-40-18-6. Following the public hearing, the proper officers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation may adopt the proposed plan as presented or with revisions. Complete details of the Capital Projects plan may be seen by visiting the website of this unit of government at the following address: www.mvcsc.k12.in.us  

    Taxpayers are invited to attend the meeting for a detailed explanation of the plan and to exercise their rights to be heard on the proposed plan. If the proposed plan is adopted by resolution, the resolution will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance as per IC 20-40-18-6(d).


    6. Public Hearing: 2023-2027 Bus Replacement Plan
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation  that the proper officers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation will conduct a public hearing on the year 2023 proposed Bus Replacement Plan pursuant to IC 20-40-18.  Following the public hearing, the proper officers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation may adopt the proposed plan as presented or with revisions. Taxpayers are invited to attend the meeting for a detailed explanation of the plan and to exercise their rights to be heard on the proposed plan.  If the proposed plan is adopted by resolution, the resolution will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance as per IC 20-40-18-9(d).

    Complete details of the Bus Replacement plan may be seen by visiting the website of this unit of government at the following address: www.mvcsc.k12.in.us


    7. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

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

    7.2 Spotlight on the District

    8. 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.  


    9. 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.


    9.1 Regular Session Minutes

    Minutes of the June 20, 2022 board meeting


    9.2 Claims

    9.3 Personnel Report

    9.4 Overnight Field Trip Request

    None


    9.5 Request to Accept Donation

    9.6 Construction Claims

    9.7 Destruction of Records

    10. Action Items
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

    10.1 2nd Reading Policies
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

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


    10.2 Resolution 2022-17 Adoption of Capital Projects Plan and Resolution 2022-20 Adoption of Bus Replacement Plan

    10.3 AP Spanish Workbook and update of Student Fees

    11. 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


    12. Announcements
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    13. Adjournment
    Mrs. Kellie Freeman, Board President

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