Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Approval of the Agenda Consent Agenda BOARD MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 The North Newton School Corporation Board of Trustees met at the North Newton Administration Office, Board Conference Room, 310 South Lincoln Street, Morocco, Indiana 47963, on Monday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mrs. Tiffany Fox, Mr. Ronald Gann, Mrs. Diane Gonczy, Mrs. Patricia Reyes, Mr. Michael Russell, and Mr. Paul Sheldon. The following administrators and personnel were also present: Ms. Karen Zackfia, Director of Business and Finance; and Mr. Jon Mayes, Corporation Attorney. Mr. Russell called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m., followed by the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. Mrs. Fox moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Sheldon seconded and there being no questions or Mr. Sheldon moved to approve the Executive Session Board Minutes of May 8, 2017; Regular Board Minutes of May 8, 2017; donations; ECA purchase requests; field trip requests; financial claims and reports; and personnel reports as presented. Mrs. Reyes seconded and there being no Donations: $118.00 from Residents of Morocco to Morocco Elementary School toward student lunches; $200.00 from an anonymous donor to Morocco Elementary School toward student lunches; Three books, valued at $20.97, to Lincoln Elementary School for the library; Three books, valued at $20.97, to Morocco Elementary School for the library; Snacks, valued at $48.05, from Ms. Pam Pufahl to Morocco Elementary Student Council for the student dance; $100.00 from Village Motors to Jr. High Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $40.00 from Hanford Packing to Jr. High Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $100.00 from Greer Motors to Jr. High Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $100.00 from DeMotte State Bank to Jr. High Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $200.00 from Republic Services to Jr. High Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $1000.00 from the McClellan Township Trustee to North Newton Junior-Senior High School for the scholarship of one McClellan Township student; $1000.00 from the Jackson Township Trustee to North Newton Junior-Senior High School for the scholarship of one Jackson Township student; $9000.00 from the Lincoln Township Trustee to North Newton Junior-Senior High School for scholarships for nine Regular Board Minutes 6/12/17 1
Lincoln Township students; $2000.00 from the Lake Township Trustee to North Newton Junior-Senior High School for scholarships for two Lake Township students; $1000.00 from the Colfax Township Trustee to North Newton Junior-Senior High School for a scholarship for one Colfax Township student; $505.34 from the McClellan Township Trustee to Yearbook for yearbooks for McClellan Township students; $500.00 from the Colfax Township Trustee to the Baseball Program for general needs of the program; $413.46 from the Colfax Township Trustee to Yearbook for yearbooks for Colfax Township students; $689.10 from the Jackson Township Trustee to Yearbook for yearbooks for Jackson Township students; and Student Reward items, valued at $568.94, from the Morocco PTO to Morocco Elementary School for PBIS End of Year Student Rewards. ECA Purchase Requests: 15 Volleyballs with logo from Coaches Corner Sporting Goods; and 20 Footballs with logo from Coaches Corner Sporting Goods, with a total cost of $2287.30. Field Trip Requests: Junior-Senior High School Girls Basketball Students, sponsored by Ms. Alex Kurtz, to participate in the Basketball Camp at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana on Friday, June 22, 2017 to Sunday, June 25, 2017; and Boys Basketball Students, sponsored by Mr. Josh Stringfellow, to participate in the Basketball Camp at University of Saint Frances, Fort Wayne, Indiana on Thursday, June 29, 2017 to Saturday, July 1, 2017. Financial Claims and Reports Warrants: (KB)#1519-1528; #67100-67299; #5950-5984; #80098; #1529-1537; #67300-67501; #5991-6023; #6024-6038; #80099; #1538-1558; #67502-67701; #1559-1561; and #6046-6116. Personnel Reports: Certified Personnel Recommended for Employment Mrs. Kari Regan as Summer School Government Teacher at the Junior-Senior High School, effective June 12, 2017 to June 29, 2017, pending student enrollment. Recommended for Leave Mrs. Jennifer Reid as a Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School on maternity leave from August 17, 2017 to September 15, 2017. Support Staff Personnel: Recommended for Employment Ms. Sierra Smith from probationary to permanent status as Part Time Custodian at the Junior-Senior High School, effective May 8, 2017; Mrs. Melissa Schlueter from probationary to permanent status as Special Educaiton Support Staff at Lake Village Elementary School, effective May 25, 2017; Mrs. Tina Ault from probationary to permanent status as Building Custodial Supervisor at Lincoln Elementary School, effective May 25, 2017; and Mrs. Pamela Upthegrove from probationary to permanent status as Part Time Custodian at the Junior-Senior High School, effective June 6, 2017. Extracurricular Personnel: Recommended for Employment *Effective 2017-2018 School Year unless otherwise stated Mrs. Karen Regular Board Minutes 6/12/17 2
Employee of the Month Recognition Approval of Waiver of Rights Agreement Williams as High School Academic Competition Sponsor; Mrs. Barbara Peregrine as National Honor Society Sponsor and Science Olympiad Sponsor; Mrs. Audrey Combs-Long as Senior Class Sponsor and Varsity Swimming Head Co-Ed Coach, effective 2017-2018 Swimming Season; Mrs. Kelly Petri as Junior Class Sponsor; Mrs. Lisa Kazmierski as Sophomore Class Sponsor; Mrs. LeeAnn Eckhoff as Senior High Yearbook Sponsor and BPA Sponsor; Mrs. Taylor Mark as JV Cheerleading Sponsor, effective 2017-2018 Cheerleading Season; Mr. Craig Redlin as Drama Club Sponsor, Band Director, High School Choral Director, and Morocco/Lake Village Elementary Schools Choral Director; Mr. Clifford Payo as Spanish Club Sponsor; Mr. Ron DeYoung as FFA Sponsor and Jr. High Cross Country Coach, effective 2017-2018 Cross Country Season; Mrs. Sabrina Tarter as FFA Sponsor; Mr. Robert Gonczy as High School Student Council Sponsor; Mrs. Karen Cunningham as Jr. High Student Council Sponsor and Jr. High Swimming Coach, effective 2017-2018 Swimming Season; Mr. Tim Loughmiller as Varsity Cross Country Co-Ed Coach, effective 2017-2018 Cross Country Season; Mr. Jess Funston as Boys JV Basketball Coach, effective 2017-2018 Boys Basketball Season; Ms. Alexandria Kurtz as Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, effective 2017-2018 Girls Basketball Season; Mrs. Julie Decker as Girls JV Basketball Coach, effective 2017-2018 Girls Basketball Season and JV Volleyball Coach, effective 2017-2018 Volleyball Season; Mr. Bruce Cunningham as Varsity Wrestling Head Coach, effective 2017-2018 Wrestling Season; Mr. Kyle Svetich as JV Wrestling Coach and Jr. High Wrestling Coach, effective 2017-2018 Wrestling Seasons; Mr. King Clark as Boys Golf Coach and Girls Golf Coach, effective 2017-2018 Golf Seasons; and Mr. Jerry Taylor as Girls Tennis Coach, effective 2017-2018 Tennis Season. Resignations Mr. Jason Arrenholz as Jr. High Football Head Coach, effective May 15, 2017; Mrs. Beverly Rader as Bus Aide Support Staff for Special Education KV Bus Route, effective May 26, 2017; Mrs. Laura Hiestand as After School Child Care Support Staff at Lincoln Elementary School, effective June 6, 2017; and Mr. Glen Cain as Varsity Softball Head Coach, effective June 6, 2017. On behalf of the Board of School Trustees and school corporation, Mr. Russell recognized Mrs. Sallie Smith, 2 nd Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, as the North Newton Employee of the Month for June. Mrs. Smith was present for the recognition award. Corporation Attorney, Mr. Jon Mayes, presented the Waiver of Rights Agreement for Mr. Destin Haas, read the Final Warning and Last Chance Agreement publicly, and Regular Board Minutes 6/12/17 3
Awarding of Diary Bid Approval of the Jasper County Foundation Community Support Grant Out of District Student Transfer Request(s) Approval to Dispose of Obsolete Items Resolution to Transfer Appropriations Approval of the School Calendars for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Approval of Archery and Gun/ Hunter Safety Courses addressed questions from Board Members. Mr. Mayes clarified that the Public Hearing held in May was not part of this agreement. Mr. Sheldon moved to approve the agreement as presented. Mr. Gann seconded and there being no further questions or discussion, the motion carried four to two (Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Gonczy). Ms. Zackfia presented the Dairy Bids from Pleasant View and Clover Crest and recommended approval of the awarding of the bid to Pleasant View for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Reyes moved to approve the bid as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or Ms. Zackfia requested approval of the Jasper County Foundation Community Support Grant in the amount of $5000.00 to the North Newton Athletic Department to be used for the purchase of a new sound system for the softball field. Mr. Sheldon moved to approve the grant as presented. Mrs. Reyes seconded and there being no questions or Ms. Zackfia requested approval of the following Out of District Student Transfer Requests for 2017-2018: Bailey Craig, 11 th Grade, to transfer to the Junior-Senior High School; and William Stephens, 9 th Grade, to transfer to the Junior-Senior High School. Mr. Sheldon moved to approve the transfer requests as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried six to zero. Ms. Zackfia requested approval to Dispose of the Following Obsolete Items: Elementary Music Instruments from all three elementary schools and Library Books from the Junior- Senior High School. Mrs. Reyes moved to approve the disposal of items as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried six to zero. Ms. Zackfia requested approval of the Resolution to Transfer Appropriations within the General Fund for high school summer school. Mr. Gann moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mrs. Reyes seconded and there being no Mr. Russell presented the School Calendars for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 and addressed questions from Board Members. Mrs. Reyes moved to approve the calendars as presented. Mr. Sheldon seconded and there being no further Mr. Russell requested approval, in conjunction with the DNR, for Archery and Gun/Hunter Safety Courses for grades 7-12, with the archery course offered in P.E. or after school and the gun/hunter safety course offered after school. Mr. Russell addressed questions and a discussion was held. Mr. Regular Board Minutes 6/12/17 4
2 nd Reading and Approval of Board Policy Revisions #5111-9700 Stop Arm Camera Quote Information/Update Public Expression Board Member/Administrator Reports Adjournment Gann moved to approve the courses as presented. Mr. Sheldon seconded and there being no further questions or Mr. Russell reviewed for a second reading and approval the Board Policy Revisions for #5111-9700. Mr. Sheldon moved to approve the policy revisions as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried six to zero. Mr. Russell presented the update on the Stop Arm Camera, with the stop arm cameras installed in the 2017 buses and those buses to the bus routes that have the issues with the most violations, then as new buses are purchased adding the stop arm cameras, as needed. There were none. Mrs. Reyes reported that Graduation and the Senior Awards night were very well done and impressive the amount of scholarships awarded to students and read a thank you from the Morocco Alumni Association for the use of the Morocco Elementary Gym, tables, and chairs again this year, being the 69 th year. Mr. Russell thanked everyone for attending. There being no other business, Mr. Russell adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. BOARD PRESIDENT BOARD SECRETARY Regular Board Minutes 6/12/17 5