Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees

1. Pledge of Allegiance (7:00 PM)
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President

2. Call to Order
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President

3. Adoption of Agenda
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President

4. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items
Mrs. Shannon Walls, 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

Public comments at school board meetings are appreciated.  Per Board Policy H225, public comments must be related to an agenda item. At times, it may be necessary to allow those who reside within the Corporation boundaries, who are parents/guardians of MVCSC students, and/or employees of MVCSC to speak before others.

Comments and concerns related to curriculum, methods of instruction, instructional materials, or Corporation employees shall also be submitted in writing to the principal of the school and the Superintendent. 

Those who wish to provide public comment on an agenda item shall sign in prior to the board meeting start time and provide their name, the organization represented (if any), and identify the agenda item to be addressed. 

Time for public comments at school board meetings is limited to sixty (60) total minutes and three (3) minutes per individual.


5. Reports
Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

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

5.2 Special Recognition
Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

6. Consent Agenda
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President

6.1 Regular Session Minutes

6.2 Personnel Report

6.3 Claims

6.4 Construction Claims

6.5 Construction Change Orders

Jack Laurie Group - New Fortville Elementary (2)

Delaware Glass Inc. - New Fortville Elementary


6.6 Monthly Fund Transfers

6.7 Overnight Field Trip Request

6.8 Donation Approval

6.9 2025-2026 Cash Box Request

7. Action Items
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President

7.1 Body Safety and QPR for Students
Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

7.2 Student Handbook Updates for 2025-26
Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

8. Board Member Reports
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President

Fortville RDC - Mrs. Stacy Nielsen
Cumberland RDC - Mrs. Kellie Freeman
Hancock Co. RDC - Mr. Chad Gray
McCordsville RDC - Mrs. Shannon Walls
MVEF - Mrs. Meghan Britt 


9. Announcements
Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

10. Adjournment
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President