Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees

Mt. Vernon Administrative Service Center
Monday, September 18, 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

    • H225 (Public Comments and Concerns) and
    • B225 (Meetings) for guidance on providing public input on an agenda item. 

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


    5. Public Hearing: 2024 Budget
    Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

    The Notice to Taxpayers is available online at www.budgetnotices.in.gov or by calling (888) 739-9826.

    Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at 1806 W. State Road 234 Fortville, Indiana 46040.

    Date of Public Hearing Monday, September 18, 2023    

    Time of Public Hearing 7:00 PM

    Public Hearing Place 1806 W. State Road 234 Fortville, Indiana 46040

    Date of Adoption Meeting Monday, October 16, 2023

    Time of Adoption Meeting 7:00 PM

    Adoption Meeting Place 1806 W. State Road 234 Fortville, Indiana 46040

    Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, Hancock County, Indiana that the proper officers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation will conduct a public hearing on the year 2024 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation not more than seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy to which taxpayers object. If a petition is filed, Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation shall adopt with the budget a finding concerning the objections in the petition and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the proper officers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation will meet to adopt the following budget:


    6. Reports
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

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

    6.2 Spotlight on Schools: McCordsville Elementary

    6.3 Ball State Partnership Report
    Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

    8. Action Items
    Chad Gray, School Board President

    8.1 Public Comment for Ratification of the Agreement for the 2023-24 Collective Bargaining Contract
    Chad Gray, School Board President

    8.2 Ratification of the Agreement for the 2023-24 Collective Bargaining Contract

    8.3 Math Book Textbook

    8.4 2023-24 School Improvement Plans

    8.5 Resolution Electing to Join the Public Employees' Retirement Fund as Administered by the Indiana Public Retirement System
    Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

    9. 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 


    10. Announcements
    Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

    11. Adjournment
    Chad Gray, School Board President

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