Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees Meeting

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
  • At this time, we will move into the public comment portion of the meeting. The Board values hearing from our community and appreciates your willingness to share your perspectives.
  • We ask that all speakers follow Board policy by keeping comments respectful, focused on the topic submitted, and free of personal attacks or references to specific individuals.
  • Please remember that this is a public meeting, and we are unable to respond to comments during this time, but we will take all feedback under consideration.
  • If comments become disruptive or do not follow these expectations, I may need to redirect or conclude the speaker’s time. Thank you for your cooperation.

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. Reports
Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

5.1 Booster Organizations
Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

5.2 Special Recognition - MVHS Boys Basketball State Championship Team
Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

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

5.4 Spotlight on Schools: Special Programs
Mrs. Ashley Ridenour

5.5 Request for Expression of Interest
Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

5.6 Student Fees
Dr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

5.7 Peru Trip Report
Dr. Scott Shipley, Director of Curriculum

6. Public Hearing for Additional Appropriation
Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, Hancock County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place at Administrative Building Board Room, 1806 W State Road 234 Fortville , IN 46040 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 13th day of April, 2026.

Fund Name: DEBT SERVICE     Amount Requested: $254,289.72

Major Budget Classification:

10000 Instruction $ 0 

20000 Support Services $ 0

30000 Community Services $ 0

40000 Nonprogrammed Charges $ 254,289.72

50000 Debt Services $ 0

TOTAL for DEBT SERVICE Fund: $ 254,289.72

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as  finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The  Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.

Dated: March 30-2026

Greg Elkins (Fiscal Officer)


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

7.1 Regular Session Minutes

7.2 Personnel Report

7.3 Claims

7.4 Construction Claims

7.5 Construction Change Orders

Insley Roofing (FINAL) - New FES

West Electric (FINAL) - New FES


7.6 Monthly Fund Transfers

7.7 Overnight Field Trip Request

7.8 Donation Approval

7.9 Professional Services

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

8.1 2026-2027 Food2School Purchasing Cooperative Contract
Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

8.2 Resolution 2026-08 Additional Appropriation
Mr. Greg Elkins, Chief Financial Officer

8.3 Resolution Authorizing a Request for a New School Number for HC3
Mr. Chris Smedley, Assistant Superintendent

9. 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


10. Announcements
Dr. Jack Parker, Superintendent

11. Adjournment
Mrs. Shannon Walls, School Board President