Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees Reorganization Meeting

School Accolades & Notable Activities

•  The Wind Ensemble in the MVHS Band of Marauders will be performing at the Indiana Music Educator Association’s state conference on January 14.
•  The MVHS Trap Club received a grant from the NRA Foundation.
• The Health Science II class recently learned how to draw blood, and gave it a try on MVHS Principal Bernie Campbell, Asst. Principal Stan Wilkison, Superintendent Dr. Parker, and Dir. of Community Relations Maria Bond.
• Before winter break, FES 4th graders create a “gingerbread” town of Fortville, which resembles the town’s buildings, made of graham crackers and other sweet decorations.
• Also right before break, MVMS 8th grade students are challenged in their annual “Walk on Water” STEM project, where they attempt to build a flotation device that takes them from one end of the pool across to the other side.

Community Connections:

• 4th and 5th grade students participated in the Camptown program which allows them to learn about the outdoors as they grow their character as well.
• MVHS senior Caelan Alford and his Eagle Scouts troop build a garden shed for the Vernon Township Community Gardens.

Noteworthy Media:

• WISH-TV Fourth graders design ‘Gingerbread Town of Fortville’ interactive STEM project
• WRTV Gingerbread Town of Fortville, students recreate town in global STEM project.

 

Dr Parker presented the first readings of update and new policies.  He encouraged the board to review and the second reading will be at the next board meeting. 

Policy C425 Student Suicide Prevention and Awareness had a few minor updates.  Required to be evidence based 

Policy D525 Distracted Driving is a new policy. 

Policy F176 Unpaid Meals is a new policy that aligns with an Administrative Guideline.  Mr. Chad Gray recommend the board to review the amount and price.  Mrs. Kellie Freeman asked if the board can look to adjust this for next meeting.   

Policy F275 Gifts and Donations is a new policy. 

Policy H125 Corporation support organizations had a few minor changes from the SBOA.

Policy C525 Medical needs at school updated a references to an Indiana code. 

 

 

CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS

Mikayla Taylor, MCE Temporary Long Term 2nd Grade Substitute Teacher

Ashley Ridenour, 1.25 FTE Recommendation; zero period for 2022-2023 2nd semester school year.

Diana Ocheltree, MVMS 6th Grade Math Teacher

Carrie Rector, MVMS Temporary Business/Computer Science Teacher

CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENT

Brianna Reeder, MVMS ELA Teacher

CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS

Noah Tucker, MVHS Custodian

Jaquelyn Tecua, MMPS Permanent Building Substitute Temporary

James Richards, MVHS Custodian

Lawrence Riggs, MVHS Custodian

Cristina Hernandez, MES Permanent Building Substitute

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Derek Ford, MVHS Custodian

Jennifer Wallace, MVHS Food Service

Janine Murora, MVMS Custodian

Margaret Elsbury, FES Secretary Part-time

Kristyn Hutchison, FES Instructional Assistant - Request for Termination

Leann Wright, FES Instructional Assistant

CLASSIFIED CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT

Kiley Shaw, MVMS Cashier to FES Instructional Assistant High Intensity

Ashlie Hunt, MES Cafe Supervisor to MVMS Prep Cook/Cashier Part-time

Marek Calvert, MVHS Ice Student Worker to MVHS Custodian

Lexa LeRoy, FES Instructional Assistant to FES Instructional Assistant HI

Faith Hayes, FES Instructional Assistant HI to FES Behavior Tech

Trudy Cole, MES Permanent Building Substitute to MES Behavior Tech

Erin Costerison, FES Instructional Assistant to FES Instructional Assistant HI

ECA RECOMMENDATIONS

Shanna Agner, MVMS Girls Tennis Coach

Brian Williams, MVHS Varsity Girls Track Coach

ECA CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT

Nick Clarkson, MVHS Varsity Girls Track Coach to MVHS Varsity Boys Track Coach

LEAVES

Anna Stover, Leave of Absence (November 21, 2022 to January 13, 2023)

Megan Devries, Leave of Absence (February 3, 2023 to May 25, 2023)

Deborah Hinds, Leave of Absence (Approximately 4 to 6 weeks from December 22, 2022)

Mr. Elkins presented the annual action resolutions attached.  He gave explanation to each annual Resolution and asked for them to be accepted. 

Mrs. Shannon Walls made a motion to approve the Resolutions as presented.  Mrs. Kellie Freeman seconded the motion. 

 

 

Mr. Elkins asked the board to award the Athletic Building Re-roofing Project to Moisture Management as presented. 

It was clarified the re-roofing project is for the athletic building behind the main stands at the Hancock Wellness Stadium and Dellen Field.  

Mr. Elkins presented the contract award for Patterson Horth for new transportation concrete for approval. 

 

Mr. Elkins presented Resolution 2023-08 for approved.  Establishes fund 710 for the purpose of tracking funds, interest earned and construction expenses related to it.   

Additionally, attached is the investment agreement from Greenfield Banking Corporation.  In the past a bond sale for a construction project has been done for the corporation.  Mr. Elkins explained this process did not need board action but he would like is to be available for public knowledge and the to be on records.  The funds will be invested according to policy.   The corporation does not have a lot of options due to not risk losing principal amount.   GBC has been good with working out the best options for the corporation.  

Mrs. Freeman asked for clarification on the fund information updates will be in the board packet each week.  Mr. Elkins agreed the board will have access to reviewing the fund. 

Mr. Elkins presented a Dell Purchasing computer purchase agreement for board approval.  

Mr. Elkins clarified the Dell purchasing program is a preapproved government purchasing cooperative program and does not require a bidding process. 

Mr. Elkins presented a quote for demolition from Hippo Hauling for approval. 

A full bid sheet was provided for review. 

Mr Hamilton presented Technology surplus to be recycled to the board for approval.