Meeting Details
June 19, 2023
5:30pm - 8:30pm
3 hr
Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
School Board Scholars & Wall of Fame Inductees Reception (5:30-6:00 PM)
In the hallway outside the Mt. Vernon High School auditorium.
2.
School Board Scholars & Wall of Fame Inductees Award Ceremony (6:00-7:00PM)
In the Mt. Vernon High School Auditorium.
3.
School Board Meeting (7:30PM)
In the board room at the Administration Service Center
4.
Pledge of Allegiance (7:30 PM)
Minutes
Mr Gray led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5.
Call to Order
Minutes
Mr. Gray called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
6.
Adoption of Agenda
Minutes
Dr. Parker announced there were updates made to the personnel report.
Mrs Wall made a motion to adopt the agenda with the updates. Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
7.
Reports
7.1
Recognition of 2023 Retirees
Minutes
Dr. Parker recognized the retirees.
Retirees Years of Service
James Cochran 10 years
Dawn Guthrie 11 years
Julie Cole 12 years
Diane Rafert 18 years
Dana Hochstedler 21 years
Rita Osborn 26 years
Lisa Long 27 years
Karen Cochran 42 years
7.2
School Board Scholars and Wall of Fame Inductees
Minutes
Dr. Parker shared the school board scholars this year are the top 4% of our students.
Scholar Board Scholars are as follows for the 2022-23 school year.
Fortville Elementary
Domenic Bennett (1)
Avery Bieberich (2)
Jack Frischkorn (1)
Evan Harter (1)
Maddison Henrie (1)
Brooklyn Hyde (2)
Evelyn Keljo (1)
Mallory Kirby (1)
Parker Quinn (2)
Julian Thorla (2)
Kinley Webber (1)
Cally Zelencik (2)
McCordsville Elementary
Emily Allen (1)
Briella Belickis (1)
Josephine Bertelson (2)
Jacqueline Brewer (2)
Ashton Bulmahn (1)
Emery Cole (1)
Poplar Cutshaw (1)
Jocelyn Elliott (2)
Rubi Foggin (1)
Cora Helm (1)
Joseph Hernandez (1)
Sage Holverson (1)
Kensington James (1)
Norah Karazsia (1)
Khaleesi Kays (1)
Kayleigh Kuznik (1)
Hailey Mullin (2)
Ryland Neeson (2)
Violet Perry (1)
Sienna Richwine (2)
Morgan Rost (2)
Michael Sanders (1)
Finn Stiller (2)
Lilliana Templeton (2)
Eden Troutman (1)
Aubrey White (1)
Cade Ziebell (2)
Mt. Comfort Elementary
Katie Averitt (1)
Ethan Clark (1)
Stella Cougill (2)
Layne Dibartoli (1)
Finley Dowling (2)
Hunter Franklin (2)
Joel Githiri Jr. (1)
Adriana Gomez-Bossio (1)
Audriana Hensley (1)
Joshua Hutslar (1)
Kaitlynn Leece (1)
Easton Lodge (1)
Zoey Rodgers (1)
Moira Statler (2)
Ali Webber (1)
Mt. Vernon Middle School
Amelia Anderson (2)
Kennadie Arthur (1)
Makenna Barlow (1)
Sophia Batchelor (1)
Jessica Beaty (1)
Lily Beeson (1)
Sophia Bentson (1)
Luke Benz (2)
Madeleine Bridenthal (5)
Charlie Burris (1)
Peyton Cashman (2)
Emma Colaw (2)
Gabriel Costley (1)
Emmaline Cutshaw (3)
Jacob Dalle Ave ( 2)
Caroline Damer (2)
Emerick Davis (1)
Deon'Cia Dillard (1)
Nolan Doup (1)
Marcus Edwards (2)
Vizma Erkmanis (2)
Reagan Faulk (2)
Kristyn Filsaime (1)
Grace Frischkorn (3)
Lydia Gillie (2)
Juliana Gomez-Bossio (1)
Taylor Greulich (3)
Kelsey Guerre (1)
Luke Guerre (1)
Zachary Hawkins (2)
Andrew Hiday (1)
Ella Jutte (2)
Ryan Kroemer (5)
Jayden Kuznik (2)
Ethan Lear (4)
Kendall Lockwood (3)
Evan Lopshire (1)
Leticia Mabura (1)
Maxton Minch (4)
Mackenzie Moore (2)
Drew Morgan (3)
Bianka Munoz (1)
Adelyn Nielsen (1)
Jordan Orr (2)
Ella Plymale (1)
Lexi Prefontaine (1)
Sophia Rahmany (2)
Tyler Ralstin (3)
Reagan Randall (2)
Callie Rost (3)
Brinley Sargent (1)
Karmon Sehkar (1)
Rhiannon Sickafoose (1)
Katherine Simmons (2)
Sarah Simpson (1)
Callaway Smith (1)
Grant Smith (2)
Alexavier Stewart (2)
Owen Strachman (3)
Tenley Van Vactor (2)
Alivia Weber (1)
Madalyn Wechsler (1)
Taylor Weeks (1)
Aleeya Williams (3)
Esther Williams (2)
Benjamin Wilson (2)
Zoey Wood (4)
Anna Woolston (3)
Calliana Young (1)
Zoe Zander (2)
Ivy Zhu (2)
Mt. Vernon High School
Xander Allen (3)
Dawson Anderson (6)
Dylan Anderson (3)
Daniel Barnes (4)
Katherine Blackwell (3)
Sophia Borowicz (1)
Elijah Broady (4)
Marisa Burt (3)
Erica Conley (4)
Tate Cougill (6)
Emily Darst (1)
William Davis (2)
Penelope Dearth (3)
Christopher Downs (3)
Isaac Elmore (2)
Lillianna Fronek (6)
Emma Gale (5)
Matthew Garey (1)
Emma Gasiorek (3)
Luke Gaston (1)
Elise Gawrys (7)
Luke Hankley (1)
Carter Harrington (2)
Annelise Hiner (7)
Janelle Hirt (2)
Aaron Hohnbaum (1)
Ella Hubbell (4)
Lukas Hummel (6)
Cooper Hunziker (6)
Reesa Ibarra (1)
Victoria Jenson (5)
Izabella Jones (4)
Joey Kagwanja (1)
Leah Kay (4)
Noella Knotts (2)
John Kroemer (3)
Jebediah Lottes (1)
Tatum Mastin (4)
Sophia Maxwell (1)
Kayleigh Moran (7)
Jenna Nguyen (4)
William Powell (2)
Lily Printz (1)
Lillian Quinn (4)
Lillian Ralich (1)
Griffin Ruminer (1)
Anthony Selo-Ojeme (2)
Amelia Smith (1)
Rylee Smith (2)
Cameron Sullivan (3)
Makenna Thompson (1)
Dawson Wagner (3)
Kalin Wallpe (5)
Brady Webber (4)
Brooklynn Whirls (2)
Madeline Wilson (1)
Lilian Wong (1)
Ethan Woo (2)
Seth Woolston (4)
Vurvian Woolston (5)
2022-23 Academic Wall of Fame Inductees
Fortville Elementary School
Spelling Bee Winner - Callie Floyd
T-Race Winner Multiplication - Evelyn Keljo
T-Race Winner Addition - Kinley Webber
McCordsville Elementary School
Spelling Bee Winner - Violet Perry
T-Race Winner Multiplication - Braylon Stewart
T-Race Winner Addition - Cora Helm
Mt. Comfort Elementary School
Spelling Bee Winner - Zoey Rodgers
T-Race Winner Multiplication - Keagen Rauch
T-Race Winner Addition - Moira Statler
Mt. Vernon Middle School
Spelling Bee Winner - Ethan Lear
Geography Bee Winner - Justin Green
Mt. Vernon High School
Salutatorian - Erica Conley
Valedictorian - Ella Hubbell
Mt. Vernon School Board Scholar Five Times or More:
Dawson Anderson (6) Lillianna Fronek (6)
Lukas Hummel (6) Victoria Jensen (5)
8.
Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items
Please reference Policies H 225 - (Public Participation at Board Meetings) and B225 (Meetings) for guidance on providing public input on an agenda item.
Board Policies can be found at www.mvcsc.k12.in.us
Minutes
No one signed in to comment.
9.
Public Hearings: Determinations for Future Projects (Years TBD)
1) Pursuant to Indiana Code § 20-26-7-37, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation will meet at 7:30 p.m. on June 19, 2023, at the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation Administrative Building, 1806 W. State Road 234, Fortville, Indiana, to hold a hearing to discuss and hear objections and support regarding the proposed renovation of and improvements to school corporation facilities, including roofing improvements, site and athletics improvements, building renovations, and the purchase of equipment and technology. You are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.
Dated June 9, 2023.
2) Pursuant to Indiana Code § 20-26-7-37, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation will meet at 7:30 p.m. on June 19, 2023, at the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation Administrative Building, 1806 W. State Road 234, Fortville, Indiana, to hold a hearing to discuss and hear objections and support regarding the proposed purchase of buses and maintenance vehicles. You are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.
Dated June 9, 2023.
Minutes
Pursuant to Indiana Code § 20-26-7-37, before a school corporation may spend more than $1,000,000 to build, repair or alter a school building that will be financed by a lease or bonds, it must hold a public hearing at which explanations of the potential value of the project to the school corporation and community are given.
These public hearings are the very beginning of the legal process. The projects, in whole or in part, will not begin prior to January 1, 2025. No tax impact could occur prior 2026. The projects may be completed in full, in part, or not at all, depending on the need at the time as determined by the board.
Regarding the additional appropriation hearing, an appropriation in the amount not to exceed $3,315,000 from the proceeds of the bonds, including all original issue premium and all investment earnings thereon, to be deposited in the School Corporations Construction Fund (Fund #2301) on account of the renovation of and improvements to facilities throughout the school corporation, including deferred maintenance and repairs, site improvements, and the purchase of real estate, technology hardware and devices, and equipment (the“Project”) in the School Corporation, including the incidental expenses necessary to be incurred in connection with the Project and the issuance of Bonds on account thereof. The funds to meet such additional appropriation are to be provided by the issuance and sale of Bonds by the School Corporation.
All public hearings, public comments, public notices, and passage of relevant resolutions regarding the original project and previous financing of a portion of the project through a general obligation bond sale occurred at the October 17th, 2022 board meeting. The remaining portion of bond capacity will be sold by June 30th, 2023. The board need not pass any additional resolutions or take any further action beyond considering the additional appropriation request as all other legal requirements have been met.
Mr. Gray opened the public hearing and if anyone would like to comment.
No one made a comment.
Mr. Gray closed the public hearing.
10.
Public Hearing: 2023 GO Bond Additional Appropriation
An appropriation in the amount not to exceed $3,315,000 from the proceeds of the Bonds, including all original issue premium and all investment earnings thereon, to be deposited in the School Corporation's Construction Fund (Fund #2301) on account of the renovation of and improvements to facilities throughout the school corporation, including deferred maintenance and repairs, site improvements, and the purchase of real estate, technology hardware and devices, and equipment (the "Project") in the School Corporation, including the incidental expenses necessary to be incurred in connection with the Project and the issuance of Bonds on account thereof. The funds to meet such additional appropriation are to be provided by the issuance and sale of Bonds by the School Corporation.
The foregoing appropriation is in addition to all appropriations provided for in the existing budget and tax levy, and a need for such appropriation exists by reason of the inadequacy of the present buildings to provide necessary school facilities in the School Corporation.
Taxpayers of the School Corporation appearing at said meeting shall have the right to be heard in respect to the additional appropriation.
Dated this 9th day of June, 2023.
Minutes
Mr. Gray opened the public hearing for the 2023 GO Bond Additional Appropriation
No one was there to comment.
Mr Gray closed hearing
11.
Action Item for Additional Appropriation
Resolution 2023-16 2023 GO Bond Additional Appropriation
Resolution 2023-17 Maintenance Project Resolution
Resolution 2023-18 Bus Project Resolution
Resolution 2023-19 Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures
Minutes
Mr. Elkins presented Resolution 2023-16
Mr Gray asked for approval of the Resolution 2023-16
Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-16.
Mrs. Walls seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0
Mr. Elkins presented Resolution 2023-17
Mr Gray asked for approval of the Resolution 2023-17
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-17
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Elkins presented Resolution 2023-18
Mr Gray asked for approval of the Resolution 2023-18
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-18
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Elkins presented Resolution 2023-19
Mr Gray asked for approval of the Resolution 2023-19
Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-19
Mrs. Walls seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0
12.
Resolution to Approve Creation of and Terms for Joint Services Agreement of the Hancock County Career Center
Minutes
Dr. Parker presented the Joint Service Agreement of the Hancock County Career Center. He updated that the county struction building will be ready in the Fall of 2026. All four county school corporations are invested in a collaborated vocation center for all the schools to share. It is the best way to support our schools and needs of students in these programs. In 2026 an entity will need to be approved for this program tonight the agreement will allow the creation and terms of the joint services to be set up.
Mr. Gray asked for motion to approve the Joint Services agreement
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve the Joint Services agreement.
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
Mr. Gray stated he thought it was an exciting time for the growth of the county. He is looking forward to this opportunity for the students. He is excited to see what holds in future
Motion carried 3-0
13.
Consent Agenda
Minutes
Mr. Gray read the consent agenda items.
Mrs. Freeman made a motion to pass the consent agenda items as presented.
Mrs. Walls seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0
Dr. Parker introduced Mr. Turner, the new Mt Comfort Elementary School Principal.
Mr. Turner introduced his wife Ashley, 9 yr old son Dillion and 7 week old daughter Dawson.
He is excited to be here and to continue the traditions at Mt Comfort and Mt Vernon. He expressed how he enjoyed the trip last week at PLC training and getting to know people before the started. He is ready to get in the building and start the year strong. He thanked the board and committee for their time and the opportunity to be principal of Mt. Comfort.
13.1
Regular Session Minutes
13.2
Personnel Report
Minutes
CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation for Administrators’ Contracts 2024-25
Stan Wilkinson Recommendation for additional contract days
Summer School Recommendations MVMS
Elementary Staffing Positions, 2023 Summer School Session
ENL Summer School Teachers
Audrey Catellier, FES Special Education Teacher
Brynn Stratman, MMP Preschool Speech and Language Pathologist
Donald Turner, MCE Principal
Jake Rockey, MCE 5th Grade Teacher
Sandra Taylor MVMS World Language Teacher
Andrew Fountain, Admin Life Center Special Education Teacher
Amy Reeves, MVHS English Teacher
Tyler Gordon, MVHS Math Teacher
Claudia Crawford, MVHS English Teacher
Mackenzie Engel, MVHS Art Teacher
Elizabeth Lanning, MMP Preschool Speech and Language Pathologist
Mallory Hudson, FES Special Education Teacher
Jesse Vetters, MVMS 7th grade ELA
Tommy Davis, MVMS 8th grade ELA
Brandi Delp, MVMS Resource/SPED Teacher
Donna Huth, MVHS Science Teacher
MVHS Summer School Teacher Recommendations
Kathryn Spangler, MVHS Director of Bands
Ron Baker, MVHS Computer Science Teacher
Stan Wilkinson, Director of Hancock County Career Center
CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENT
Cary Hargis MVHS Science Teacher
Dana Hochstedler, MVCSC Media Specialist
Brian Williams, MVMS Math Teacher
Katie Phillabaum MCE 2nd Grade Teacher
Catherine Gray, MVMS 7th Grade English/Language Arts
CERTIFIED CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
Laura Brooke Wilson, MCE IA to MCE Media Specialist Teacher
Christopher Magdzinski MCE Substitute to MES 5th Grade Teacher
Nancy Price, MES Library Instructional Assistant to Media Specialist
Elissa Page, MVMS Resource Teacher to Behavior Resource Teacher
CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS
Transportation Department paid training
Pay Increase for Classified Staff
Salary Adjustment for Classified Positions
Classified Staff Pay Scale
Crystal Williams, MCE Special Education Instructional Assistant
Perry Stow, MCE Temporary Summer Custodian
Deacon Stiff, Administration Summer Technology Intern (Student)
Alexis Shelton, Corporation Temporary Summer Maintenance
Tre Jones, MVMS ICE Student Worker, Tech Office
Krista Turpin, MVMS Attendance Secretary
Edward Bloom, MVMS Permanent Substitute
Wyatt Parker, FES Custodian
Zach Ratliff, Building Technician
Martha Graham, MVMS Instructional Assistant
Robert Martin, Transportation Coordinator
CLASSIFIED RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Kara Morris, MMP Instructional Assistant
Rita Tomes, Administration Transportation Assistant
Christy Bastin, Administration Substitute Nurse
Cara Rhoades, Administration Occupational Therapist
Regan Hersberger, MVMS Instructional Assistant
Matt Milender, MVMS Permanent Substitute
Erika Redus, Administration Payroll Specialist
Heavenly Naylor, FES Custodian
Elizabeth Welch, MVH Nurse
Sydney Huynh, MHS Instructional Assistant
Kelly Syverson, MHS Life Coach
Connie Johnson, FES Food Service
CLASSIFIED CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
Kaylee Hersberger, MMS Instructional Assistant to Temporary Summer Custodian
Linda McGill, MCE Transportation to Temporary Summer Custodian
Amy Lowe, MCE Transportation to Temporary Summer Custodian
Nicole Birdsong, MCE Transportation to Temporary Summer Custodian
Marienet Tolliver, MMP Instructional Assistant to Preschool Secretary
Deborah Hinds, MMP Permanent Building Substitute to Mid-day Instructional Assistant
Brigitte Bussen, Administration Assistant Payroll Specialist to Payroll Specialist
Danae Kendrex, MCE Dream Room Instructional Assistant to Special Education Instructional Assistant
Alexander Bouvier FES Custodian to Administration Custodian
Stephanie Evans, MVMS Athletic Secretary to Assistant Payroll Specialist
ECA RECOMMENDATIONS
Makenzie Ware, MVMS 6th Grade Cheerleading Coach
Johna Goff, MVMS 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Mandy Greenlee, MVMS Assistant Summer Band Director
Jeff Slunaker, MVMS 7th grade Football Head Coach
Blake Slunaker, MVMS 7th grade Football Assistant Coach
Jake Rockey, MVHS Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Head Coach
Drew Fountain, MHS Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach
Gabe Muterspaugh, MVHS, Assistant Boys Tennis Coach
Madison Roeder, MVHS Girls Cross Country Head Coach
Kameron Bontrager, MVHS Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach
Hizzy Bebley, MVMS 7th Grade Football Assistant
ECA RESIGNATION
Erin Brown, MVMS FCCLA Club Leader
Dylan Freeman MVMS Assistant Cross Country CoachChuck DeGraff, MVMS 8th Grade FoECA CHANGE OF ASSIGNME
otball Coach
Michael Ahearn, MVMS Assistant Summer Band Director
Brian Williams, MHS Cross Country and Track & Field Head Coach
John Collins, MVMS 6th Grade Girls Basketball
Courtney Stroup, MVMS Newspaper Club
Kristina Monagle, MVMS Science Academic Super Bowl and Computer Club
ECA CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
Eric Harnish, MVMS 7th Grade football Head Coach to 8th Grade football Head Coach
Addison Young, MVMS 7th Grade football Assistant Coach to 8th Grade football Assistant Coach
Graham McMullen, MVHS Boys Tennis Assistant Coach to MVHS Boys Tennis Head Coach
Rich Day MVMS 7th Grade Football Assistant Coach to 8th Grade Football Volunteer
13.3
Claims
13.4
Construction Claims
13.5
Construction Change Orders
James Babcock, Inc. (Deduct Bus Canopies Lights & Poles)
13.6
Monthly Fund Transfers
13.7
Donation Approval
13.8
Overnight Field Trip Request
13.9
Destruction of Records
ED 16-034 Retention on these records are destroy after 5 years.
14.
Action Items
14.1
Staff Handbooks - Certified Staff & Classified Staff
Minutes
Mr. Smedley presented the updates to the handbooks for the 2023-24 school year.
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve the handbooks updates as presented.
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
14.2
Health Services Handbook Updates for 2023-24
Minutes
Mr. Smedley presented the health handbook updates.
Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the health handbooks updates as presented.
Mrs. Walls seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
14.3
Chromebook Repair Contract
Minutes
Mr Hamilton presented the Chromebook Repair Contract.
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve the Chromebook Repair Contract
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
14.4
Audio Enhancements, Classroom Audio & SAFE System
Minutes
Mr Hamilton presented the information for the audio enhancements made to the system at the high school. There are many new features the staff is excited to use as well as safety features for emergencies. These features were demonstrated to the board a few weeks prior at a work session.
Mrs. Walls made a motion for approve the project.
Mr. Freeman seconded the motion.
Mrs. Walls thanked Mr. Hamilton for bringing this system and ideas to the district. She believes it will help and inspire teachers and be more enjoyable for students. Mr. Gray asked about the estimated time to get set up. Mr. Hamilton stated the tech department will work on it right away to be sure it is installed and there is time for staff training.
Motion carried 3-0
14.5
Meal Prices for 2023-24 School Year
Minutes
Mr. Elkins presented the meal prices from Doris Johnson Food Service Director. This information is provided by the state nutritional case advisor at the Department of Education. There might be an adjustment to adult meal prices next month.
Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the 2023-24 meal prices as presented.
Mrs. Walls seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Carried 3-0
14.6
Employee Health Clinic
Minutes
Mr Smedley presented the agreement for the Employee Health Clinic starting in August.
Mrs. Walls made a motion to approve the Employee Health Clinic agreement as presented.
Mrs. Freeman seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
14.7
Approval of Construction Bids
Minutes
Mr. Smedley presented the construction bids for approval.
Mrs. Freeman made a motion to approve the construction bids as presented.
Mrs. Walls seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
15.
Board Member Reports
Minutes
Fortville RDC - Mr. Tony May was not in attendance.
Cumberland RDC - Mrs. Kellie Freeman there has not been a meeting.
Hancock Co. RDC - Mr. Phil Edwards was not in attendance.
McCordsville RDC - Mrs. Shannon Walls attended the June 6th meeting. There was a public hearing for the new city scape development area.
MVEF - Mr. Chad Gray was able to attend the last meeting.
16.
Announcements
Minutes
Dr. Parker presented the Indiana School Board Association Exemplary Governance Award to the school board. He congratulated them on all their hard work and dedication to the school board.
Mr Gray commented that Mt Vernon had their first ever state track champion 1st ever track state championship, George Burhenn.
17.
Adjournment
Minutes
Mrs. Freeman made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Walls seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21pm.
