December 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The minutes of the November 8, 2021 Regular School Board Meeting and the November 22, 2021 Work Session are presented for approval.

Description:  Federal Grants and Awards Administration Policy 
A new policy is being recommended for approval after a first reading at the November 8, 2021 Board meeting entitled Federal Grants and Awards Administration. The policy is included herein as recommended and previously discussed.  There has been no feedback for changes to this point and thus the administration recommends approval of the new policy.  
 

Description:  The Business and Transportation Offices will be working through the bidding process for 2022 fuel purchases including regular unleaded and diesel fuels. The timeline to be followed will be bid legal ads on December 9 and 16; bid openings on January 4; board award on January 10, 2022. 

Description:  2022 JHS Kitchen/Cafeteria Upgrade - Info Only
This item is informational only.....no action needed at this time.   The Board may recall that with our new five year proposal from Chartwells that past Summer there was included a proposal to upgrade the kitchen/cafeteria area of the JHS cafeteria substantially.  Attached with this information item is a budget estimate of both kitchen equipment (serving lines) and furniture/décor for the cafeteria.   All of these items can be paid through the food service fund, but there will need to be some accompanying infrastructure work to accommodate the new kitchen equipment in terms of plumbing, electrical, architectural, etc.   That trade work will funded through the VTSBC construction fund at JHS and Keystone Architecture is working to that end.  

An RFP process will be completed for the kitchen/cafeteria portion of the project, and a conventional public work bid completed for the trade work side.   The intent is to complete the project in Summer 2022 and we believe we are in advance enough at this point to meet supply chain issues as well.   However, should there be a problem with supply chain, the project can be moved to Summer 2023.  
 

Description:  Presenter:  Dr. John Layton
The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:
    
Resignation
 Lori Anderson, COVID Support, TJHS, effective November 15, 2021
 Andrew Baker, ETE Teacher, JHS, effective December 1, 2021
 Terrance Casey, Paraprofessional, Oakland Elementary, effective December 17, 2021
 Lauren Crupper, Title I Assistant, Miami, effective November 29, 2021
 Francois Edouard, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective August 19, 2021
 April Evans, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Murdock, effective November 11, 2021
 Jeff Hickman, Behavior Facilitator, GLASS, effective December 31, 2021
 Gabrielle Huff, Teacher, Miami, effective January 1, 2022 
 Sherrin LeBeau, Psychologist, GLASS, effective December 21, 2021
 Kris Lester, Paraprofessional, Glen Acres, effective December 22, 2021
 Karrie Phillips, Custodian, Miller, effective November 18, 2021
 Rachelle Risk, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Miller, effective December 3, 2021
 Andrea Webb, Title I Assistant, Miami, effective November 12, 2021 
 Mercedes Welch, Paraprofessional, TJHS, effective November 15, 2021
 Jordan Yates, Custodian, JHS, effective November 26, 2021

Retirement
 Patricia Wolff, Interpreter Coordinator, GLASS, effective December 21, 2021

Leave 
 Alexandria Butcher, 2nd Grade, Earhart, effective February 10, 2022-Fall
 Hailey Aird, 6th Grade, Sunnyside, effective June 6-September 1, 2022
 Jessica Mattes, Kindergarten Teacher, Glen Acres, effective 2021-2022 School Year 

Employment 
Kerith Bourff, GLASS Receptionist (replacement/changes in wages & salary)
Konrad Bursten, ETE Teacher (replacement) 
Christopher Crumpton, Custodian (replacement) 
Jasmine Ellis, Paraprofessional (replacement) 
Gabriela Flores, Kindergarten Aide (new) 
Alexis Grimes, JHS Math (replacement) 
Margo Jonker, Bus Attendant (new) 
Andrea Jordan, Sub Paraprofessional (replacement) 
Breana Maldonado, Sub Paraprofessional (new) 
Avery Matthews, ISS Paraprofessional (replacement)
Rileigh McTagertt, Paraprofessional (replacement) 
Cassidy Medrano, Bus Driver (replacement)
Ashley Parks, Bus Attendant (new) 
Dominique Peltier, Math Teacher (replacement)
Haylee Queen-Link, 4th Grade Teacher (replacement) 
Rachel Robertson, 1st Grade Teacher (replacement)
Michelle Sherer, Paraprofessional (new)

Additional Employee Recommendations After the Original Agenda was Prepared
Dylan Bays, Evening Custodian (replacement) 
Benjamin Getz, Paraprofessional (replacement) 
Julie Kitchell, Title I Aide (new) 

Terminations After the Original Agenda was Prepared 
Sharon Newton, Lunch Supervisor, Vinton, effective December 8, 2021

Additional Resignations After the Original Agenda was Prepared 
 Audrey Powell, Secretary, Murdock, effective December 9, 2021

Description: 

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the following gifts for the month of  November: 
Oakland Academy received a monetary donation of $1,000.00 from the Tippecanoe County Arts Federation for help with the Round the Fountain Art Fair. The funds are to promote opportunities for Oakland Academy students to experience Art in the classroom and the community. 

It's My Closet- received an anonymous donation in the amount of $2,000.00

Jefferson HS Extra Curricular accounts received monetary donations totaling $31,300.00 in the month of November. A complete list of all donations is attached with a summary listed below: 
$7,325.00 in Music Scholarships
$1,050.00 for the Band Department 
$474.00 for the Athletic Department 
$2,050.00 for It's My Closet
$100.00 for the Heart Program 
$20,000.00 for Dennis Blind Scholarship 
$300.00 for Broncho Wrestling Club 

Description:  Presenter:  Eric Rody

The Administration recommends approval of the vendor claims and ratification of payrolls.