Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Regular Board Meeting December 19, 2016 Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School Library EXECUTIVE SESSION:Jac-Cen-Del Elementary Innovation Room Monday, December 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Agenda 9. To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees. No items other than those listed were discussed. Business Session: Steve Wilhoit, Secretary Travis Neal, board president, announced those who wished to participate, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The following summarizes the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Board President, Travis Neal. Board members present were Stephen Huntington, Steve Wilhoit, and James Westerman. Also present were the Superintendent, Treasurer, staff and patrons. Action Item letter O Rainy Day Resolution was added. Motion: Second: Vote: James Westerman Stephen Huntington 4 for II. Recognition A. Soaring Eagle Award was presented by Stacy Gray to Mary Busch for the exceptional job of going above and beyond, in her position, for everyone at the JCD Elementary. B. Former 1992 Indiana All Star and JCD graduate Kurt Comer is one of 18 men named to the 2017 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame s Silver Anniversary Team. This award was based on the accomplishments made as a senior basketball player. C. Junior Shianna Bellingham recently ran in the Nationals for Southeastern Indiana Jr. Olympic team held in Alabama. She made All American and came in 17 th place for her division. D. The Elementary Archery team won 1 st place in Southwestern meet. Their season has just started and we look forward to more success with this program. The State Qualifier is to be held January 20-21 so good luck to our archers in qualifying for the State competition.
III. Action Items A. It was recommended that the board approve the minutes of the November 9, and December 8, 2016 executive meetings and the November 14, 2016 regular meeting. Motion: Second: Vote: Stephen Huntington Steve Wilhoit 4 for B. It was recommended that payroll and other claims for December 2016 be approved as presented. C. It was recommended that the board authorize the Corporation Treasurer and/or the Superintendent to pay claims for invoices through the calendar year 2016 which have not been received as of this date and authorize the Corporation Treasurer and/or the Superintendent to transfer appropriations within each fund to balance all accounts. The Corporation Treasurer will bring the claims for 2016, transfer of appropriations and encumbrances to the board in January, 2017 for their approval. Second: James Westerman D. It was recommended that the board approve the Resolution for Appropriation of Rainy Day Fund to pay severance and retirement obligations in the amount of $18,320.13. Second: Steve Wilhoit E. It was recommended that the board approve the Support Staff Package for 2017 as presented effective January 1, 2017. F. It was recommended that the board approve Thomas Conover for the 2017 Summer Recreation Director position for a stipend of $3,500. Second: Steve Wilhoit G. It was recommended that the board approve Michelle Simers to be the driver s education classroom instructor and also recommended Michelle and Jason Hughes to be the driving instructors for 2017. Motion: Second: Vote: Steve Wilhoit James Westerman 4 for
H. It was recommended that the board adopt the new and revised NEOLA Policies-Volume 28-No. 2 as presented. I. It was recommended that the board accept the resignation of Cindy Rimstidt as the Secretary to the Guidance Counselor for Jac-Cen-Del Jr. Sr. High School at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. J. It was recommended that the board accept the resignation of Cindy Gilland as a Cook Assistant for Jac-Cen-Del Jr. Sr. High School. Motion: Steve Wilhoit K. It was recommended that the board accept the resignation of Josie Goldsberry as the Assistant Softball coach effective immediately. L. It was recommended that the board accept the resignation of Jarvis Huck as Supermileage sponsor for this year. M. It was recommended that the board approve Deirdre Merz be moved from Cook Assistant to Cook at Jac-Cen- Del Elementary. Motion: Steve Wilhoit N. It was recommended that the board approve Pam Powers as an Elementary Cook Assistant for the Jac-Cen-Del Jr. Sr. High School. Second: James Westerman
O. It was recommended that the board approve the resolution to disperse the refund of $59849.97 from the Ripley-Ohio-Dearborn Special Education Inter-local into the Rainy Day Fund. IV. Discussion Items No discussion items were heard. V. Information Items Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School Report- Travis Rohrig, Principal: Mr. Rohrig recognized Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Busch, the sixth grade teachers and students for their hard work on the start Giving Project. The students knitted hats and scarves and donated them to the Heart House on December 19th. They also visited Manderley Nursing Home and sang to the residents. Mr. Rohrig also recognized the Spelling Bee Champion Payton Amberger and Runner up Maria Meyer. Payton will represent JCDE in the Regional Spelling Bee this winter. Also recognized were Sophia Sullivan and Maison Taylor for their work on the Osgood American Legion 4th Grade Flag Education Program. Both Maison and Sophia were presented a certificate and a new flag. Mr. Rohrig also noted that in late November Ronald McDonald spoke to the Kindergarten through second grade students about being an everyday leader. Mr. Rohrig stated that he was proud of the JCDE cheer clinic participants for their hard work on their performance at the basketball game on Friday, December 16th. Mr. Rohrig finished his report by reviewing JCDE s 2015-2016 ISTEP Scores and A-F Accountability Report. He noted that as a school corporation, JCDE s fourth and fifth grade scored in the top ten of the state in Math. He closed with thanking everyone for helping make JCDE a great place for kids, adults, and the community. Jac-Cen-Del Jr. Sr. High School Report-Daryl Werner, Principal: Mr. Werner started his December in review by informing the board that the first Cohort of students completed the Mentorship Program at Margaret Mary Health. Mr. Werner thanked the Ripley County Community Foundation for the grant to purchase Breakout Boxes which will be used in staff development and as an engaging classroom activity. He also thanked Sarah Dobson for writing the grant that made it all possible. He also thanked the Reynold s Foundation for the grant to do upgrades to the High School Library. The completion of the upgrades will make it possible to be able to use the library for more student collaboration and co-teaching opportunities. Mr. Werner commended the Band, Choir and Art on an excellent Christmas Program on Wednesday December 14 th. The showcase of talent included the 5 th HS Band, HS Choir and the 7-12 Art students art display. Thank you for another job well done. Mr. Werner informed the board that JCD Jr. Sr. High earned a C on the state report card. He explained that some of the strengths included student growth, graduation rate, students earning Dual College Credit, and Career Certification. He also gave an update on the Dual Credit Program.
Ripley County Engineering Academy Presentation, Paul Thole: Mr. Thole along with Ripley County Engineering Academy students, Elizabeth Newhart, Trent Linville, Kayla Borgman, and Ziwei Wang gave an informative presentation regarding how they use of the new 3D printer. The students presented several projects and emphasized how the printer quickly enables them to analyze mistakes and correct them during the construction and testing phase of their projects. Mr. Thole thanked the Ripley County Community Foundation and Genesis for a grant which allowed the purchase of the printer and the Gilmore and Golda Reynolds Foundation for a grant which allows for the purchase of printer supplies and maintenance. Important Dates Dec. 20 Dec. 22-Jan. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 11 Jan. 14 Jan. 16 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 27 K-2 Elementary Christmas Program, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Winter Break Begins-No School Teacher s Records Day-No School 1 st Student Day after Winter Break Late Arrival Day Homecoming January Board Meeting at JCD Elementary Library at 7:00 p.m. Martin Luther King Day-No School (Possible Snow Make Up Day) Sophomore Parent Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Room Archery Soup Dinner at 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the JCD HS Cafeteria A. HVAC Update: Mr. Taylor informed the board that he is having ongoing communication with Belvia Gray of Umbaugh and Jeff Qualkinbush of Barnes and Thornburg regarding the JCDE HVAC project. B. Performance Grant: Performance grant pay will go out with the December 23 rd payroll. VI. Additional Items A. Patrons Comments The board appreciates attendance at our meetings and we are interested in what our patrons have to say. At this time we are opening the floor for patrons comments. If you have anything you would like to share with us, please stand and be recognized. An employee voiced concerns over a situation with the JCDE Cafeteria. Mr. Taylor will be meeting with them regarding this concern. Stacy Gray commented on how wonderful the staff, subs and administration at Jac-Cen-Del have been during her time of absence. She stated that JCD has been extremely supportive of her and her family. Board President Travis Neal assured Stacy that her and her family have been in everyone s thoughts and prayers. Mr. Taylor commended Genesis and Mrs. Cheryl Obendorf on her tremendous support and generosity to the students at Jac-Cen-Del. B. Board Member Comments None were heard.
C. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Jac-Cen-Del School Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jac-Cen-Del Elementary Library. VII Adjournment Second: Steve Wilhoit