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Meeting Agenda
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes
5) Staff and Student Recognition
6) Public Participation on Agenda Items 
7) Recommendations
7)A) Final Reading of Board Policy B100 
7)B) 1st Reading of Board Policies E270 Animals in Classrooms & D1370 Federal Grants and Awards Administration 
7)C) Repeal of J1900 Book Rental and Fee Policy
7)D) JHS Choir Field Trip Request 
7)E) 2025 Summer School Course Proposal 
7)F) 2024 Additional Appropriation Request 
7)G) Administrator Appreciation Stipends 
8) Employee Recommendations
9) Acceptance of Gifts
10) Treasurer
10)A) Financial Reports
10)B) Approve Claims and Ratify Payrolls
11) Board Reports
12) Information Only
12)A) 2025 Proposed Board Meeting & Work Session Dates 
13) Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items 
14) Adjournment
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Meeting: December 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1) Call to Order
Subject:
2) Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3) Roll Call
Subject:
4) Approval of Minutes
Description:
The minutes of the November 11, 2024, Regular School Board Meeting, the November 18, 2024, Executive & Special Board Meetings, and the November 25, 2024, Special Board Meeting & Work Session are presented for approval.
Subject:
5) Staff and Student Recognition
Description:

 
Subject:
6) Public Participation on Agenda Items 
Subject:
7) Recommendations
Description:

 
Subject:
7)A) Final Reading of Board Policy B100 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)B) 1st Reading of Board Policies E270 Animals in Classrooms & D1370 Federal Grants and Awards Administration 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)C) Repeal of J1900 Book Rental and Fee Policy
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)D) JHS Choir Field Trip Request 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Description:
JHS Indiana All State Honor Choir, Grade 10-12, collaborate with students from other schools and with professionals in Fort Wayne, IN, from January 17-18, 2025. 
Subject:
7)E) 2025 Summer School Course Proposal 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)F) 2024 Additional Appropriation Request 
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
Subject:
7)G) Administrator Appreciation Stipends 
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
Subject:
8) Employee Recommendations
Presenter:
Brandon Hawkins
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:
    
Resignation
 Jessica Ayers, Speech Language Pathologist, GLASS, effective January 7, 2025. 
Kalisa Baker, Social Studies Teacher, Oakland Academy, effective December 20, 2024. 
Victoria Bence, Cafe Supervisor, Earhart, effective November 25, 2024
 Kerith Bourff, Grants/Computer Specialist, GLASS, effective December 6, 2024
 Breanna Burnett, Recess Supervisor, Miami, effective November 12, 2024 
 Alysia Davis, Custodian, JHS, effective October 25, 2024 
 Patricia Hartwig, Co-Registrar, JHS, effective November 14, 2024
 Nicholas Hayden, Intervention Assistant, Vinton, effective December 20, 2024. 
 Zachary Hoover, Bus Attendant, Transportation, effective November 11, 2024
 Angie Johnson, Psych Facilitator, GLASS, effective December 20, 2024
 Aubrey LaCosse, Nurse, Earhart, effective November 26, 2024 
 Maria Lizarde Ramirez, Cafe Supervisor, Edgelea, effective August 10, 2024
 Darien Mikels, Paraprofessional, Oakland Academy, effective November 18, 2024
 Carrie Powell, Educational Interpreter, GLASS, effective November 26, 2024
 Barbara Radcliffe, Preschool Teacher, Linnwood, effective January 1, 2025
 Lisana Robles, Intervention Assistant, Murdock, effective November 26, 2024 
 Deborah Smith, Recess/Cafe Supervisor, Edgelea, effective December 6, 2024
 Amber White, Teacher, Linnwood, effective November 15, 2024 
 Janet Wilcox, Intervention Assistant, Glen Acres, effective December 20, 2024
 Patricia Wilkerson, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective December 19, 2024

Change of Employment Status 
 Lauren Ott, Speech Language Pathologist, GLASS (change in full-time status to part-time status) effective Janary 7, 2025. 

Termination 
Tiffany Hill, Behavior Facilitator, GLASS, effective November 5, 2024 
Donovan Richmond, Custodian, Vinton, effective November 18, 2024

Retirement 
Juliana Gray, Paraprofessional, Edgelea, effective December 4, 2024

Employment 
 Jannise Bell-Davis, Registrar, JHS (replacement)
 Victoria Bence, Cafe Supervisor, Earhart (replacement)
 Noncelineda Bourdeau, Custodian, TJHS (replacement)
 Natalie Burks, Paraprofessional, Miller (replacement)
 Elizabeth Butler, Cafe/Recess Supervisor, Miller (replacement)
 Brianna Combs, Custodian, JHS (replacement)
 Alexis Cristobal, Paraprofessional, Earhart (replacement)
 Ashlyn Duvall, Paraprofessional, Sunnyside (change in wages/salary)
 Amy Fields Clary, Bus Driver, Transportation (new)
 James Foster, Bus Driver, Transportation (new)
 Jacquelin Jackson, Bus Driver, Transportation (new)
 Beth Johnson, Paraprofessional, Murdock (replacement)
 Natasha Freeman, Paraprofessional, Edgelea (replacement)
 Linsey Goodman-Gray, Co-Registrar, JHS (change in wages/salary/replacement) 
 Jeremy Jarrard, Technician Specialized, Facilities (change in wages/salary)
 Beth McAuliffe, Nurse, Earhart (replacement) 
 Jessica Morin, Paraprofessional, Linnwood (change in full-time equivalency)
 Hayden Peffer, 4th Grade Teacher, Vinton (replacement)
 Katheryn Pena-Escalante, Bus Driver, Transportation (new)
 Chloe Prause, Intervention Assistant, Miami (replacement)
 Debra Rhone, Custodian, JHS (replacement) 
 Jamison Royer, 5th Grade Math, Sunnyside (replacement)
 Miguel Serrano, Recess/Cafe Supervisor, Miami (replacement)

Additional Resignation After the Original Agenda was Prepared 
 Brandon Fulk, Teacher, GLASS, effective January 2, 2025 

Conflict of Interest
Yesenia Serrano-Cafe Supervisor, spouse of Miguel Serrano-Cafe Supervisor, Miami Elementary

 Lisa Jackson-Recess Supervisor, parent of Victoria Bence- Cafe Supervisor, Earhart Elementary
 
Subject:
9) Acceptance of Gifts
Description:

The following donations were received during the month of November 2024:
F.1720- Little Bronchos Preschool received $230.40 from Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County.

Staff eLearning day on Nov. 13th received door prize donations from Arni’s Restaurant in the amount of $100.00 and 21 Petals Florist and Flower Market donated a $25.00 floral arrangement.

Jefferson HS Extra-Curricular accounts received monetary donations totaling $ 12,825.00
Summary of Jeff HS donations:  
Broncho Broadcasters: $350.00
Jeffersonian Scholarship for English Dept Award: $625.00
It’s My Closet; $350.00
Principal Discretionary: $10,000.00
Randak Scholarship: $1,000.00
Football Squad: $500.00
A complete list of all donors is attached.

Subject:
10) Treasurer
Subject:
10)A) Financial Reports
Subject:
10)B) Approve Claims and Ratify Payrolls
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the vendor claims and ratification of payrolls.
Subject:
11) Board Reports
Subject:
12) Information Only
Subject:
12)A) 2025 Proposed Board Meeting & Work Session Dates 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
13) Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items 
Subject:
14) Adjournment

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