January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1) Call to Order
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2) Pledge of Allegiance
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3) Roll Call
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4) Approval of Minutes
Description:
The minutes of the December 8, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting and the December 8, 2025, Executive Session are presented for approval.
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5) Public Participation on Agenda Items
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6) Organization of Board
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6)A) Election of President
Presenter:
Les Huddle
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6)B) Election of Vice President
Presenter:
Les Huddle
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6)C) Election of Secretary
Presenter:
Les Huddle
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6)D) Appoint Treasurer & Deputy Treasurer and establish amount of the bond (currently $100,000)
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Description:
Mr. Cloum, Chief Financial Officer, currently serves as the Treasurer with a bond set at $100,000. The Administration is also asking that Mrs. Deborah Speckman, Deputy Treasurer, was established in the amount of $100,000 as well.
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6)E) Appoint Board Attorney and set retainer and fees
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Description:
Presently Mr. Bob Laszynski serves as the Board Attorney with an annual retainer of $4,335.00 and an hourly rate of $200.00 for additional services.
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6)F) Make Appointments to Other Boards and Committees
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Description:
1. G.L.A.S.S. Governing Board-
2. Public Schools Foundation Board- 3. I.S.B.A. Legislative Liaison- 4. Teacher Discussion Committee- 5. Classified Personnel Discussion Committee- 6. Classified Personnel Bargaining Committee- 7. L.A.R.A. Advisory Board- 8. Administrative Salary and Benefits Committee- 9. Teacher Negotiations Committee- 10. Greater Lafayette Redevelopment Corporation- 11. Board of Finance- All seven (7) members of the Board of Trustees 12. School Safety Officer- Cindy Preston (By School Code the Board must approve the individual who serves as the corporation's Head School Safety Officer.) 13. Diversity Committee- 14. Board Recording Secretary- Heather McCarter |
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7) Recommendations
Description:
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7)A) Final Reading of Board Policies E241 Indoor Air Quality, D1360 Fixed Asset Capitalization & G221 Substitute Teachers
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Attachments:
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7)B) Resolution to Ratify the 2025-2026 LSC-Local 2601 Contract
Presenter:
Brandon Hawkins
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7)C) Resolution Authorizing Transfers of GLASS Payments
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
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7)D) Disposition of Outstanding Checks
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
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7)E) Approval of Missed Vouchers
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
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8) Employee Recommendations
Presenter:
Brandon Hawkins
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:
Resignation Amanda Baitz, Occupational Therapist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026 Savion Barrett, Paraprofessional, JHS, effective December 19, 2025 Laura Fry, Custodian, Sunnyside, effective December 2, 2025 Natalie LeClair, Paraprofessional, TJHS, effective December 19, 2025 Brent Martin, 6th Grade STEM, Sunnyside, effective December 28, 2025 (Deceased) John May, 8th Grade Math Teacher, TJHS, effective January 9, 2026 Marrissa Parker, Paraprofessional, Vinton, effective December 16, 2025 Roberta White, Bus Attendant, Transportation, effective December 21, 2025 Leave Termination Robert Mansfield, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective December 4, 2025 Retirement Employment Sara Ashworth, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Pamela Basham, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Elizabeth Bonner, Paraprofessional, Vinton (new position/change of location) Kathy Bronson, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Dorothy Buis-Turner, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Daeveon Cheeks, Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach, JHS (replacement) Jennifer Crowder, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Just Daniels, Bus Driver, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Jimmie Daniels, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Dale DeYoung, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Cindy Diaz, Receptionist, TJHS (replacement) Yeon Dickey, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Jessica Downs, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Amy Fields Clary, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Robert/Mike Flanagan, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) James Foster, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Taylor Fox, Library Aide, Edgelea (change in wages/salary) Christopher Frantz, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Sylvia Gaeta, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Alan Gehlbach, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) James Gesvain, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Rebecca Gilman, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Brooke Grant, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Nicole Harper, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Carol Hoffman, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Grayson Hyde, Administrative Assistant, TJHS (replacement) Leslie Irwin, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Lisa James, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Robert James, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Luis Jimenez, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Thomas Kawsky, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Jamilyn Keele, Title I Instructional Assistant, Vinton (new) Gerry Keen, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Christine Kelly, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Andrew King, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Lyndsay King, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Peter Korty, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Tommy Lathrop, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Cathy Lewis, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Gary Long, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Andrew Longerbone, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Ramey Mascreen, Sub Nurse, All Building (new) Eric Mellinger, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Katheryn Mendoza, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Melissa Mitchell, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Ruben Montoya, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Danielle Murphy, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Allison Oaks, Paraprofessional, Vinton (new) Allison Pickett, FOCUS, Murdock (new) Fred Powell, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Rachel Powell, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Jonathon Quijano, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Valerie Rennick, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Ashley Robertson, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Aaron Roman, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Sarah Roush, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Joleen Schwier, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Michele Simms, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Gracie Slaven-Gosnell, Special Education Teacher, Learning Center (replacement) Jerry Smelser, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Michael Swisher, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Sydeney Tash, Sub Nurse, All Building (new) Brittany Taylor, 6th Grade ELA, Sunnyside (replacement) Escarlet Villeda, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Bryan Ware, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Pamela Warren, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Jill Weaver, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Susan Weist, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Rita Wells, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Ashley Williams, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Yolanda Williams, Bus Driver, Transportation (change in wages/salary) Elexis Wolff, Paraprofessional, TJHS (replacement) Jon Wright, Bus Driver, Transportaton (change in wages/salary) |
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9) Acceptance of Gifts
Description:
Acceptance of Gifts
The following donations were received during the month of December 2025:
F.1750 GLASS donations received $7,454.64 from the SIA Foundation to be used towards updating the playground equipment. Jefferson HS Extra-Curricular programs received monetary donations totaling: $10,900.00 A summary of clubs receiving the funds and complete list of donors. Summary of Jeff HS donations: It’s My Closet: $2,000.00 Anonymous Donation $5,000.00 Laura Andrew $300.00 Women Who Care $200.00 Robert Downing $300.00 Sarah & Michael Harmon $500.00 Richard Gripe $500.00 Mary Foreman Special Education: $1,000.00 John Basham Wrestling: $100.00 James & Carol Sharp $500.00 Switzer RE Holdings LLC Hagan Scholarship: $500.00 Anonymous |
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10) Treasurer
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10)A) Financial Reports
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10)B) Approve Claims and Ratify Payrolls
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the vendor claims and ratification of payrolls.
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11) Board Reports
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12) Information Only
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12)A) COSSBA Conference
Description:
Please let Mrs. McCarter know if you are interested in attending.
When: March 13-15, 2026 Where: Louisville, KY |
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12)B) NSBA Conference
Description:
Please let Mrs. McCarter know if you are interested in attending.
When: April 10-12, 2026 Where: San Antonio, TX |
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12)C) No School January 19th, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr Day
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13) Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items
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14) Adjournment
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