Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

    1. Pledge of Allegiance (7:00 PM)
    Chad Gray, School Board President

    2. Call to Order
    Chad Gray, School Board President

    3. Adoption of Agenda
    Chad Gray, School Board President

    4. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items
    Chad Gray, School Board President

    Please Reference Policies for guidance on providing public input on an agenda item. 

    • H225 (Public Comments and Concerns) and
    • B225 (Meetings)

    Board policies can be found at www.mvcsc.k12.in.us


    5. Public Hearing: 2024 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 2024 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.

    Public Hearing Date: August 21, 2023

    Public Hearing Time: 7:00 PM

    Public Hearing Place: 1806 W. SR 234 Fortville, IN  46040

    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).


    6. Public Hearing: 2024 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 2024-2026 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  

    Public Hearing Date: August 21, 2023

    Public Hearing Time: 7:00 PM

    Public Hearing Place: 1806 W. SR 234 Fortville, IN  46040

    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).


    7. Action Items for Public Hearings
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    Resolution 2023-32 Adoption of Bus Replacement Plan Budget Year 2024

    Resolution 2023-33 Adoption of Capital Projects Plan Budget Year 2024


    8. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

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

    8.2 Spotlight Report: Fortville Elementary School

    8.3 2024 Budget Preview

    8.4 Business Math Textbook Report
    Dr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

    10. Action Items
    Chad Gray, School Board President

    10.1 Second Reading of Policies
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    B225 Meetings

    C150 Homeless Students Enrollment Rights and Services

    C225 Parental Access to Instructional Material and Surveys

    C500 E Field Trip and Transportation Permission Form

    C525 Medical Needs at School

    C600 Anti-Bullying

    D325 Backgrounds Checks

    F100 Internal Controls and Reporting Losses, Shortages, Variances, or Thefts 

    F125 Purchasing Procedures and Capital Assets

    G125 Criminal Organization Activity


    10.2 Approval of Annual Teacher Appreciation Grant Policy D250
    Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

    11. Board Member Reports
    Chad Gray, School 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
    Chad Gray, School Board President

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