SOUTH VERMILLION COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 15, 2015 7:00 P.M., SUPERINTENDENT S OFFICE The Board of School Trustees of South Vermillion Community School Corporation held a regular session school board meeting on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Superintendent s Office. Members present were Mr. Gilfoy, Mr. Cuel, Mrs. Ave, Mrs. Corado, Mr. Haltom and Mr. Roehm. Mr. Chapman, Mrs. Guinn, and Mrs. Farrington were also present. AGENDA I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Special Recognition Central Elementary Ticket to Read Student Recognition Mr. Jenkins introduced 1 st Grade Teacher, Mrs. Simpson, Landan Downs, and Logan Kelsheimer. Mrs. Simpson continued with an explanation of the Ticket to Read, a self-paced, student centered program, used at Central Elementary to improve scores and monitor student success. Students complete tasks on basis foundation skills, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension. There are incentives to reward student success. It can also be used at home with teacher monitoring. She explained there were approximately 3,629 users of the program in Indiana when the two boys placed in top 100. They continued with their success and a few weeks later were #1 and #2 at Central in the State of Indiana and were 2 of the top 75 readers in the U.S., Canada & Mexico. Their success continued and for the week of April 27 th, Landan placed 68 th and Logan placed 56th out of 449,563 Ticket to Read users in the nation. Mrs. Simpson thanked Landan s and Logan s parents for their encouragement and support. She stated over the next 11 years she was sure we would see these names again. Mrs. Simpson asked the boys why they liked Ticket to Read. Landan stated he likes Ticket to Read because it allows him read stories, answer questions and when he gets them right he earns tickets, so he can buy toys for his clubhouse. Logan states he likes ticket to read
because the games are fun and he can read new passages and play games. Mrs. Simpson explained Central s computer lab would be open during June and July and staffed due to an Early Literacy Grant and Title I Funds. The Ticket to Read program would be available for the students to access during the open sessions. Mr. Jenkins concluded with a thank you for allowing the boys to be recognized. Hi-99 Bus Driver of the Year Randy Dreher Mr. Chapman introduced Mr. Dreher as the Hi-99 bus driver of the year. He explained Mr. Dreher was nominated by an anonymous person. Mr. Dreher stated it has been a pleasure to drive for SV over the last 24 years. He stated he has great kids and they are phenomenal. He also stated there is not one SV bus driver that does not deserve this award. Mr. Roehm thanked Mr. Dreher and agreed that SV has a lot of great drivers. He stated Mr. Dreher as well as other SV drivers think of the students as their own. III. Spotlight Elementary School 1:1 Initiative Mrs. Scully, 4 th grade teacher at Ernie Pyle, Brandee Wood, 4 th grade teacher at Van Duyn and Brittany Parrett, 4 th grade teacher at Central explained the 1:1 Initiative. Mrs. Scully thanked Mr. Chapman and the board for allowing the use of the 1:1 Initiative. Mrs. Scully explained the 1:1 Initiative allowed the use of Ipads as a tool and not a toy. It allowed her and her students to communicate privately, especially if a student was having a difficult time grasping the concept they were working on. Her students created I-Movies and keynote presentations that were required every nine-weeks. They also had digital detox day once a week when the Ipads were put away for the day. Mrs. Wood continued with explaining the Ipads were allowed to be taken home. There was a technology policy in place. The Ipads allowed immediate feedback and there was project based learning to challenge the students. She stated it was a learning experience for her as a teacher, as well. She also stated the Ipads allowed the students to email her homework questions. Ms. Parrett explained the use of the Ipads allowed an ease of differentiation. She stated the students can learn at their own pace and level. She stated the Ipads gave an opportunity for research based projects and learning for the higher learners. IV. First Call for Citizens Comments Agenda Items Only V. Consent Agenda A. Minutes of regular board meeting on May 18, 2015
Mr. Gilfoy made a motion to accept the minutes as presented and Mrs. Corado seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Haltom and Mr. Roehm abstained from voting due their absence from the last meeting. B. Finance/Claims Mr. Gilfoy made a motion to approve claims 35999 36127 as presented and Mrs. Ave seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. C. Personnel a. Retirements/Resignations/Leaves/Other i. Administrative 1. Craig Newby, PVETI, Director, Resignation, effective June 30, 2015 ii. Certified Staff 1. Jessica Hanson, Central Elementary School, Kindergarten Teacher, Non-continuation contract for the 2015-16 school year 2. Ashley Hancock, Central Elementary, 4 th Grade Teacher, Resignation, effective end of 2014-15 school year 3. Trudy Longest, South Vermillion High School, Spanish & English Teacher, Resignation effective at end of the 2014-15 school year 4. Shannon Stone, Ernie Pyle Elementary, 3 rd Grade Teacher, Unpaid Maternity Leave, September 28, 2015 to January 4, 2016 5. Cassandra Hauser, South Vermillion High School, English Teacher, Resignation effective at end of 2014-15 school year iii. Classified Staff 1. Donna Guinn, Van Duyn Elementary, Treasurer, Retirement, effective end of 2014-15 school year 2. Richard Reed, Ernie Pyle Elementary, Custodian, Retirement, effective end of 2014-15 school year effective on or about August 6, 2015 3. Mandy Roush, Ernie Pyle Elementary, Title I Instructional Aide 6.5 hours, Resignation, effective end of 2014-15 school year 4. Garrett Lee, South Vermillion Middle School, Director of the Alternative Suspension and
Advancement Program (ASAP), Resignation, effective end of 2014-15 school year 5. Debbie Hopkins PVETI, Administrative Assistant, Resignation, effective June 30, 2015 b. Recommendations i. Administrative 1. Craig Newby, Wabash River Career and Technical Education District, Director, Effective July 1, 2015 ii. Certified Staff 1. Joni McLain, transfer from Central Elementary 4 th Grade to Van Duyn Elementary 5 th Grade, effective 2015-16 school year 2. Shannon Goldner, transfer from Central Elementary 3 rd Grade to Central Elementary 4 th Grade, effective 2015-16 school year 3. Lindsay Milam, transfer from Central Elementary 5 th Grade to Van Duyn Elementary 1 st Grade, effective 2015-16 school year 4. Kelsey Morris, transfer from Van Duyn Elementary 5 th Grade to Van Duyn Elementary 2 nd Grade, effective 2015-16 school year 5. Shannon Goldner, Central Elementary, Early 6. Brittany Parrett, Central Elementary, Early 7. Alisa Heckendorn, Central Elementary, Early 8. Christie Simpson, Central Elementary, Early 9. Robin Vukovits, Central Elementary, Early 10. Amber Pitts, Ernie Pyle Elementary, Title I Summer School Computer Lab Teacher, June 15, 2015 to July 20, 2015
11. Brandee Wood, Van Duyn Elementary, Title I Summer School Computer Lab Teacher, June 15, 2015 to July 20, 2015 iii. Classified Staff 1. Debbie Hopkins, Wabash River Career and Technical Education District, Administrative Assistant, Effective July 1, 2015 c. Extra Curricular i. Certified Staff 1. Shannon Fry, South Vermillion Middle School 7 th Grade Girl s Volleyball Coach, resignation effective end of 2014-15 school year ii. Classified Staff 1. Mike Andrew, South Vermillion High School, Head Girl s Softball Coach, resignation effective end of 2014-15 school year Mr. Gilfoy made a motion to accept personnel recommendations as presented and Mr. Cuel seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. VI. Discussion Agenda A. Board Policy, Volume 27 #2 1 st Reading B. South Vermillion Middle School 2015-16 Handbook 1 st Reading C. South Vermillion Elementary School 2015-16 Handbook 1 st Reading VII. Decision Agenda A. South Vermillion Transportation School Bus Driver s Handbook 2 nd Reading Mr. Haltom made a motion to approve the South Vermillion Transportation School Bus Driver s Handbook and Mrs. Ave seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. B. South Vermillion Classified Handbook 2 nd Reading
Mr. Chapman made a recommendation to table the approval of the South Vermillion Classified Handbook. Mr. Haltom made a motion to table the recommendation to approve the South Vermillion Classified Handbook. Mr. Gilfoy seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. C. Recommendation to change the South Vermillion Middle School and South Vermillion High School start time Monday through Friday to 8:20 a.m. and the end time Monday through Thursday to 3:20 p.m. and the end time on Friday to 2:50 p.m. for the 2015-16 school year. Mr. Gilfoy made a motion to approve the change of the South Vermillion Middle School and South Vermillion High start time Monday through Friday to 8:20 a.m. and the end time Monday through Thursday to 3:20 p.m. and the end time on Friday to 2:50 p.m. for the 2015-16 school year. Mrs. Ave seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Haltom asked what the start time was for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Chapman stated 8:00 a.m. D. Recommendation to change all South Vermillion Elementary Schools start time Monday through Friday to 8:00 a.m. and the end time Monday through Thursday to 2:40 p.m. and the end time on Friday to 2:10 p.m. for the 2015-16 school year. Mr. Gilfoy made a motion to approve the change of the South Vermillion Elementary Schools start time Monday through Friday to 8:00 a.m. and the end time Monday through Thursday to 2:40 p.m. and the end time on Friday to 2:10 p.m. for the 2015-16 school year. Mrs. Corado seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. E. Recommendation to approve student transfers & denied student transfers for the 2015-16 school year Mr. Gilfoy made a motion to approve student transfer and denied student transfers for the 2015-16 school year. Mr. Haltom seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. F. Recommendation to approve annual public official bonds for all treasurers and principals. Effective date range of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
Mrs. Corado made a motion to approve the annual public offical bonds for all treasurers and principals from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Mrs. Ave seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. G. Recommendation to approve SVMS Book Rental prices for the 2015-2016 school year. Mr. Haltom made a motion to approve the SVMS Book Rental priced for the 2015-16 school year. Mr. Cuel seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. H. Recommendation to approve Elementary Book Rental prices for the 2015-16 school year as amended. Mr. Gilfoy made a motion to approve the Elementary Book Rental prices for the 2015-16 school year as amended. Mr. Cuel seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. I. Recommendation to accept Tri Kappa donation at Central Elementary. Mr. Gilfoy made a recommendation to accept Tri Kappa donation at Central Elementary. Mrs. Corado seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. J. Recommendation to accept multiple donations at Ernie Pyle Elementary for the 2014-15 school year. Mrs. Ave made a recommendation to accept multiple donations as Ernie Pyle for the 2014-15 school year. Mrs. Corado seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. K. Recommendation to approve 7 th & 8 th Grade Boys Basketball Field Trip at Indiana Wesleyan University Mr. Roehm asked what constitutes a camp being brought to the board. Mr. Chapman stated overnight camps and out of state camps. Mr. Gilfoy made a recommendation to approve the 7 th & 8 th Grade Boys Basketball Field Trip at Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Cuel seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. L. Recommendation to approve funds raised by boy s soccer team to pay for a Challenger Trainer
Mr. Haltom made a motion to approve funds raised by boy s soccer team to pay for a Challenger Trainer. Mr. Gilfoy seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. VIII. IX. Second Call for Citizen Comments Comments/Correspondence/Information A. Superintendent Mr. Chapman wished Logan Waldrop good luck at the state finals in golf. He stated a special board meeting needed to be scheduled. He thanked Mrs. Scully, Mrs. Wood and Ms. Parrett for the 1:1 presentation. He stated it is a great opportunity for students. He also thanked Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Short the recent invite to Van Duyn to learn hands on Algebra. B. Board Members Mr. Cuel stated the award programs were nice and that it is good to recognize student accomplishments. Mr. Haltom thanked everyone for the presentations. He stated graduation was smooth. Mrs. Corado stated the spotlight was great, congratulated the 2 Central students and Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Dreher and Logan Waldrop. Mrs. Ave stated she attended the Crossroads initiative recently. Mr. Gilfoy thanked everyone for coming and congratulated Mr. Dreher. Mr. Roehm dittoed everyone s comments. X. Next Board Meeting Monday, July 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. XI. Adjournment Mr. Cuel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Gilfoy seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. X July 20, 2015 Board President X July 20, 2015 Board Secretary