School City of Mishawaka Mishawaka, Indiana October 25, 2016 Together, we will equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to excel in a dynamic and evolving world. Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees -- 7:00 p.m. Emmons Elementary School 1306 South Main Street Mishawaka, IN 46544 Meeting called to order by Board President
At 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Jeffery E. Emmons, President Larry E. Stillson, Vice President Holly Parks. Secretary William D. Pemberton, Member Dennis R. Wood, Member Dr. A. Dean Speicher, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bruce Stahly, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Theodore Stevens, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction William Welling, Interim Director of Human Resources OFFICIAL GUESTS: Barbara Michalos, Director of Exceptional Learners Eilleen Kalman, Assistant Director of Exceptional Learners Brad Addison, Principal, Emmons School James Aldrich, Director of Athletics Michael Babcock, Interim Principal, LaSalle School Rochelle Brandenburg, Principal, Twin Branch School Jerome Calderone, Principal, Mishawaka High School Barton Curtis, Assistant Principal, Mishawaka High School Michael Faulkner, Director of Operations C. Mike Fisher, Principal, John J. Young Middle School Jenifer Fisher, Attendance Coordinator, Mishawaka High School Sarah Hickle, Director of Student Learning and Innovation Eric Johnson, Director of Technology Sherry Keyser, Assistant Athletic Director Courtney Koszyk, Interim Assistant Principal, John J. Young Middle School Ashley Litwin, Assistant Principal, John J. Young Middle School Janine Mabry, Principal, Liberty School Patricia Morris, Program Supervisor, Oaklawn Campus Program Michael Pettibone, Director of Special Initiatives John Ross, Associate Principal, Mishawaka High School Jennifer Smith, Project Manager for Vision Initiatives and Corporate Analytics Daniel Towner, Principal, Beiger School David Troyer, Assistant Principal, Mishawaka High School Matthew Wood, Principal, Battell School Jeffrey Yohe, Principal, Hums School Trudy Lietzan, PTA Council President Patricia Bellovich, Secretary to the Superintendent Amy Foley, President, MEA
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Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 Persons who are hearing impaired or deaf and who require an interpreter for this meeting should notify the Administration Center in writing to School City of Mishawaka, 1402 South Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544, or by telephone at (574) 254-4500. Notification must occur by noon on the Friday prior to a Board Meeting.
This meeting is a meeting of the School Board in public for the purpose of conducting the School Corporation business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There will be time for public comment as indicated on the agenda. VISITORS REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON A SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM Visitors requesting permission to address the Board on a specific agenda item are requested to sign in on the registration form upon arrival at the meeting. Each statement made by a participant on any specific agenda item may be limited at the discretion of the presiding officer. Visitors will be restricted to one appearance per item. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Tia Stopczynski and Jacob Landry 2016 – 172.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA – President Emmons It is recommended that the agenda for the October 25, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Board be adopted as presented. Motion by
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Parks
second by
Stillson
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5-0
RECOGNITION
173.1 EMMONS SCHOOL PRESENTATION The program will begin with Mr. Addison who will introduce Emmons’s sixth grade teachers Mrs. Koszyk and Miss Barnauskas. The teachers along with sixth grade students Jacob Landry and Tia Stopczynski will explain and demonstrate the Google Classroom – Learning Management System (LMS) that is being piloted in the sixth grade classrooms. That will be followed by a presentation by Mr. Addison and Lauren Milovich, illustrating the implementation of the new Elementary Alternative Education program. The final portion of the program will consist of a brief explanation of Emmons’s new upper elementary PBIS program. Following the Board meeting, all are invited to visit the new Alternative Education classroom. Google Classroom Learning Management system allows students the opportunity to work independently as well as to collaborate with others. The Elementary Alternative Education Program is still in its infancy. At this time, there is only one student. It is a highly individualized program. Emmons’ PBIS program has been revamped this year and the results are very positive – fewer discipline issues and better attendance.
COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR 2016 – 174.
QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR – President Emmons
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Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 174.1 COMMUNICATION WITH PTA None
174.2 REPRESENTATIVES OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES None
174.3 REPRESENTATIVES OF MISHAWAKA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Jane Wright reported that $15,000.00 was given to the schools for academic competitions and that MEF awarded nine classroom grants which totaled $7,600.00. Then she presented President Emmons with a check for $118,700.00 for the MEF digital Art Studio at Mishawaka High School.
174.4 GENERAL PUBLIC Anyone wishing to address the Board on general topics is invited to do so under this item. These individuals must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. Each statement made by a participant may be limited at the discretion of the presiding officer. It is requested that names and addresses be stated at the beginning of such comments. Individuals may speak only once during this section of the agenda. As per Board Policy, personnel issues will not be addressed during open sessions of the Board. Concerns about individual employees of the district should be brought to the superintendent or designee. David Straughn registered to speak and asked several questions about some of the agenda items.
2016 – 175.
CONSENT AGENDA – President Emmons
175.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2016 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD It is recommended that the minutes of the October 11, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Board be approved as presented. 175.2 BILL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL It is recommended that the bill warrants and payroll in the amount of $1,363,990.04 be approved for payment from the appropriate fund. 175.3 FINANCIAL REPORT It is recommended that the financial report, dated September, 2016, be approved as presented. 175.4 FIELD TRIP REQUESTS It is recommended that the Board of School Trustees grant approval for the Field Trip requests as listed and documented. 175.5 FUNDRAISER REQUESTS It is recommended that the Board of School Trustees grant approval for the Fundraiser requests as listed and documented. Motion by
Wood
second by 3
Parks
vote
5-0
Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 2016 – 176.
HUMAN RESOURCES
176.1 PERSONNEL REPORT – Mr. Welling Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the Personnel Report, dated October 25, 2016, be approved. Motion by
Parks
second by
Stillson
176.2 CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR ASSISTANT BUSINESS SERVICES – Dr. Speicher
vote
SUPERINTENDENT
5-0 FOR
Background Statement: Since December 1, 2015 Dr. Bruce Stahly has been leading the SCM Business Department and has been a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team. He has brought fiscal integrity, know-how, attention to detail, and proven financial experience to his leadership role. He has reorganized the department, hired new personnel and created work flow protocols across the Business Department and in collaboration with the Human Resources Department. A catalog of position descriptions is currently being created for both departments with the assistance of Mark Mow, Consultant. Dr. Stahly’s significant impact on the transformation of SCM beyond his financial acumen is his leadership and analysis with health insurance, property and casualty insurance, collective bargaining, creation of Operations Department, Growth Mindset initiative, Bethel kindergarten partnership, and his passion for early childhood education. Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that Dr. Bruce Stahly be offered a contract extension to serve as Assistant Superintendent for Business Services from December 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Dr. Stahly will be serving 90% of a 261 day contract or 235 days. His pro-rated salary will be determined in December 2016 with Board approval when other SCM Leaders are placed in their salary ranges for the 2016 – 2017 contract year. Motion by
Stillson
second by
Parks
vote
5-0
176.3 CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES – Dr. Speicher Background Statement: Since January 4, 2016 William Welling has been serving SCM as Interim Director of Human Resources. His current contract terminates on December 31, 2016. He has created a Human Resources Team which has contributed significantly to the transformation of SCM. He is a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team and adds great value to the education of SCM students. Mr. Welling’s many contributions include creating a catalog of position descriptions across the leadership structure of SCM, organizing a Support Staff Council, working with the HR team to focus on customer service in SCM, organizing a work group and leading a robust United Way campaign, organizing a work group to establish an SCM staff celebration event, contributing significantly to the John Young Middle School Exploratory Committee, serving as SCM’s leader on pursuing a grant opportunity with the Lilly Endowment to 4
Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 address student and parent needs related to education and poverty and building community partnerships to benefit SCM students, staff and parents. He and his Administrative Assistant Darlene Cochran have coordinated the formation of eight new leadership position job descriptions and screening, interviewing, and hiring leadership personnel. Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that William Welling be offered a contract extension to serve as Director of Human Resources from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Mr. Welling will be serving 80% of a 261 day contract for 208 days. His pro-rated salary will be determined in December 2016 with Board approval when other SCM Leaders are placed in their salary ranges for the 2016 – 2017 contract year. Motion by
Woods
second by
Pemberton
vote
5-0
176.4 Reports 2016 – 177.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND TECHNOLOGY
177.1 Action 177.2 Reports and Discussion Items Wireless Project Update – Chris Mabie and Eric Johnson In collaborative planning with multiple administrative partners including Dan Towner, Dr. Theodore Stevens former Director of Technology Larry Hanks, and in cooperation with Adtec, Quibit, and Extreme Networks, School City of Mishawaka completed its wireless infrastructure project in August of 2016. Assistant Director of Technology Chris Mabie and Director of Technology Eric Johnson will present a complete report on the sequence and scope of the project as well as future plans for capacity improvements and infrastructure installations. Wireless access points have increased from 30 in 2010 to 598 today. E-Rate has funded 80% of the wireless update project.
Recognition of Wireless Infrastructure Project Extreme Networks, Inc. will honor School City of Mishawaka as the latest recipient of the Extreme Exemplary School Award. Winners are chosen each quarter based on their commitment to implementing a personalized learning environment for every student, while embodying the best in American education by excelling at engaging students in 1:1 or mobile learning. Across ten buildings within the district in Indiana, School City of Mishawaka has embraced forward-thinking learning methods through a variety of network infrastructure innovations. Having received generous funding from The Mishawaka Education Foundation, School City of Mishawaka in partnership with Quibit, was able to implement wireless solutions throughout all ten education buildings, enabling more devices to be used across the network. Representatives from Quibit and Extreme Networks will present this award to the School City of Mishawaka's Technology Department. Paul Corning and Jean Mickelson Michaux from Extreme Networks and Tom Mizwicki from Quibit presented the award.
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Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 178.1 Action 178.1a ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS – Dr. Speicher Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the Board of School Trustees accept the following donations as listed and documented. $75.00 – Friends of Tomi Mason for Liberty School student use $432.50 – Robert Shriner for half of the HS200 Start System for MHS pool Mini Fridge (Value $50.00) – Worldwide Pawn for Battell teachers’ lounge $59.80 – Meijer to Battell for student purposes $885.00 – Hums PTA for 4th grade trip to Biztown $800.00 – Hums PTA for new P. E. equipment $450.00 – Hums PTA for Lego Robotics Motion by
Parks
second by
Wood
178.1b ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FOR DIGITAL MISHAWAKA HIGH SCHOOL – Mr. Johnson
vote 5-0 ART
STUDIO
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Background Statement: Mishawaka's Art Department was the Region's most awarded program in 2015-16. Mishawaka High School artists in receiving the most Gold and Silver Key awards as well as Two American Vision Awards, a National Gold Medal and Ryan Sargeant's Ann Hamilton Inspired Artist award, continue its excellence and leadership in traditional art creation. SCM Director of Technology, Eric Johnson, will provide a short presentation on SCM's vision for infrastructure and support of a Digital Art Studio within Mishawaka High School for its students and our community. The Mishawaka Education Foundation is donating $118,700 to establish The MEF Digital Art Studio at Mishawaka High School. MEF Board President, Nick Troiola will present the check. Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that The Board of Trustees accept the donation of $118,700.00 from the Mishawaka Education Foundation for the digital art studio at Mishawaka High School. Motion by
Stillson
second by
Pemberton
vote 5-0
178.1c ADOPTION OF THE 2017 SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA BUDGET – President Emmons Background Statement: Consistent with state statute, the 2017 School City of Mishawaka budget was posted on the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) website prior to September 29, 2016 (at least 10 days prior to hearing). The Public Hearing on the 2017 School City of Mishawaka budget was held on October 11, 2016 at the Administrative Center. Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the 2017 budget be adopted as submitted to DLGF and the Board sign the attached Ordinance or Resolution for Appropriations and Tax Rates. This Ordinance/Resolution will then be uploaded to the Gateway website (DLGF) as School City of Mishawaka’s Adopted Budget. Motion by
Parks
second by 6
Wood
vote
5-0
Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 178.1d ADOPTION OF THE 2017 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND PLAN – President Emmons Background Statement: Consistent with state statute, the 2017 – 2019 School City of Mishawaka Capital Projects Fund Plan (CPF) was advertised on October 1, 2016 (error on September 29, 2016 ad so republished correctly on 10/1/16) in the South Bend Tribune and on September 29, 2016 in the Mishawaka Enterprise. The Public Hearing on the 2017 - 2019 School City of Mishawaka CPF budget was held on October 11, 2016 at the Administrative Center. If adopted, an adoption notice will be published in both the South Bend Tribune and the Mishawaka Enterprise on October 27, 2016. After receiving proof of publication of this legal advertisement of this CPF adoption, this proof as well as the proof of publication of the Hearing as well as the entire plan will then be uploaded to the DLGF website (Gateway). Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the 2017 Capital Projects Fund Plan be adopted as advertised and that notice of this adoption be published in the South Bend Tribune and the Mishawaka Enterprise. Motion by Stillson
second by
Parks
vote
5-0
178.1e ADOPTION OF THE 2017 – 2028 SCHOOL BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN – President Emmons Background: Consistent with state statute, the 2017 – 2028 School City of Mishawaka School Bus Replacement Plan was advertised on September 29, 2016 in the South Bend Tribune and the Mishawaka Enterprise. The Public Hearing on the 2017 – 2028 School City of Mishawaka Bus Replacement Plan budget was held on October 11, 2016 at the Administrative Center. If approved the Bus Replacement Plan as well as the proof of the legal advertisement of the Hearing will be uploaded to the DLGF website (Gateway). Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the 2017 – 2028 School Bus Replacement Plan be adopted as advertised. Motion by
Parks
second by
Wood
vote
5-0
178.1f DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND OBSOLETE PROPERTY – Dr. Speicher Background Information: Periodically library books are reviewed to determine their condition and usability. If they are found to be worn beyond salvage or are no longer usable, the corporation is authorized to dispose of them. The books on the attached list from the Emmons library will be given to students and classroom teachers. Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the Board of School Trustees declare the attached list of library books from Emmons Elementary School library as surplus and obsolete property per I. C.5-22-22-8 Motion by
Stillson
second by
7
Parks
vote
5-0
Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 178.1g DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND OBSOLETE PROPERTY – Dr. Speicher Background Information: Two sorting machines in the Services Building have been repaired numerous times and are no longer operable. Both of these items will be disposed of as scrap. Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the Board of School Trustees declare the attached list of equipment as surplus and obsolete property per I. C.5-22-22-8. Motion by
Parks
second by
Wood
vote
5-0
178.2 Reports and Discussion Items 178.2a Monthly Financial Report – Dr. Stahly Dr. Stahly reported that the Textbook Rental Fund continues to go further in the red. We will need to transfer funds into Textbook Rental at the end of the year. He also noted that the Insurance Fund is now in the black.
2016 – 179.
VISION INITIATIVES
179.1 Action 179.1a GROWING LEADERS IN A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE – THE “P” PROJECT (PREPARATION) – Dr. Speicher Background Statement: The major purpose of the “P” Project is to assess the level of preparation and excellence that students in the School City of Mishawaka experience during their elementary, middle school and high school participation in athletics, academic competition, and music. Another purpose is to assess community and business partnerships that can advance the level of preparation and participation toward the level of excellence expected by SCM in the three program components. Recommendation to Board: The Superintendent recommends that Michael Pettibone be appointed as Project “P” Leader. It is recommended that Mr. Pettibone’s Work Group team members be Larry Stillson and Robert Shriner. This will be an opportunity to collect data about co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that are important aspects of the learning experience for students. The Work Group will collect and analyze data from each of the three components: athletics, academic competition, and music. They will be allowed to request and collect any information from within SCM that they deem pertinent to their purpose. They can meet with any SCM employee or volunteer (coach) that is pertinent to their purpose. By doing this, the group can determine where we are and how we can enhance programs. The timeline for presenting the findings and recommendations and a complete report to the Superintendent from the “P” Project is October 1, 2017. The Superintendent, with the “P” Project Leader, will present the project report to the Board of School Trustees for their consideration by November 15, 2017. Board members commended the project, saying that it is a plan to help SCM be the best that it can be and that it is a natural progression to begin looking at how to improve the extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
Motion by
Pemberton
second by 8
Parks
vote
5-0
Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 179.1b PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING PLAN FOR SCM – Dr. Speicher Background Statement: School communications strategies and practices have changed drastically over the past ten years. Marketing for school organizations has become a critically important function for their survival. Advanced technologies and social media sites are constantly changing, evolving and developing which means that personal and group communications are also changing. Community engagement and accountability are needed to build a culture of trust. This plan is built on a suggested organizational structure for the proposed SCM Communications and Marketing Department. The Plan is developed around three key school public relations pillars: 1) Comprehensive Professional Communications and Marketing Program; 2) Internal Communications; and 3) Parent and Family Communications. Recommendation to Board: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of School Trustees take the Plan under advisement for action at a later date. Emily Evans reported for the SCM Communications and Marketing Work Group. She said that the communication plan is more about building relationships. The Work Group was formed to help SCM create a focused initiative. They first met in February and began the process of seeing where we are communication-wise and then recommending a plan for the future. Using benchmark rubrics, they reviewed Comprehensive Communications, Internal Communications, and Parent and Family communications in SCM and determined that they want to be the benchmark, the program that others aspire to be. Dr. Speicher explained that the three categories came from the NSPRA which set the standards. We benchmarked off of those standards. He also shared that SCM will have a new website in February.
Motion by
Stillson
second by
Pemberton
vote
5-0
179.2 Reports and Discussion Items 2016 – 180.
LEADERSHIP, POLICY, AND COMMUNICATIONS
180.1a ADOPTION OF POLICIES – Mrs. Bellovich Background Statement: The first reading of the following proposed policies occurred on October 11, 2016 with no formal vote taken. A second reading and approval of the proposed policies will occur at this meeting, with the proposed policies to remain on the agenda for each succeeding Board meeting until approved or rejected. 3122.01 – Drug-Free Workplace (Revised) 4122.01 – Drug-Free Workplace (Revised) 3170 – Substance Abuse (Revised) 4170 – Substance Abuse (New) 3170.01 – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Revised) 4170.01 – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Revised) 3120 – Employment of Professional Staff (Revised) 4120 – Employment of Support Staff (Revised) 3120.04 – Employment of Substitutes (Revised) 9
Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 3410.04 – Substitute Compensation (Delete) 1220 – Employment of the Superintendent (Revised) 1241 – Non-Reemployment of the Superintendent (Revised) 1520 – Employment of Administrators in Addition to the Superintendent (Revised) 1461/3161/4161 – Unrequested Leaves of Absence (New/Revised) 4162 – Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL License Holders (Revised) 4220 – Evaluation of Support Staff (Replacement) 1537 – Military Service (Revised) 3124 – Employment Contracts with Professional Employees (Revised) 3120.06 – Selecting Student Teachers/Administrative Interns (Revised) Recommendation to Board: It is recommended that the Board of School Trustees have second reading of the above listed proposed policies and move for adoption of the policies. Motion by
Parks
second by
Wood
vote
5-0
180.1b FIRST READING OF POLICIES – Mrs. Bellovich 6110 – Grant Funds (Uniform Grant Guidance) (Revised) 6112 – Cash Management of Grants (New) 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds (New) 6116 – Time & Effort Reporting (New) 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds (New) 6460 – Conflicts of Interest and Vendor Relations (Revised) 6550 – Travel Payment Reimbursement (Revised) 7300 – Disposition of Real Property (Revised) 7310 – Disposition of Surplus Property (Revised) 8500 – Food Services (Revised) 7450 – Property Inventory (Revised) In December 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released the newly updated Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This major rewrite of the regulations was issued after nearly 40 years of very little change in the compliance measures that federally funded programs must meet. The regulations cover the application process, financial management, procurement, inventory management, time and effort accountability, cost allowability, record retention, and program oversight. These new regulations require some revision to current policies and the addition of several new policies. The greatest focus is on compliant written procedures relative to many of the financial and program management functions. Policy 2221 – Mandatory Curriculum (Revised) House Enrolled Act 1483 amended I.C. 20-30-5-21 by adding a prohibition against offering, supporting, or promoting any student program, class, or activity that provides student instruction that is contrary to a curriculum required to be provided to students under State law. The policy has been revised to incorporate that amendment.
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Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 Policy 2411 – Guidance and Counseling (Revised) This policy was last updated in 2007. The revised policy provides for fully certificated guidance personnel and includes the provision of employment counseling and placement services for students who do not intend to enroll in an institution of higher learning after graduating from high school. Policy 2700 – Annual Performance Report (Revised) House Enrolled Act 1635, Section 2 amended I.C. 20-20-8-8 by revising the information that must be included on the annual performance report. Senate Enrolled Act 500, Section 40 amended I.C. 20-20-8-3 by requiring that the school corporation’s annual report be posted on a prominent page of the corporation’s website. These amendments have been incorporated in this policy. The policy also has been revised to include in the annual performance report the data regarding seclusion and restraint required by the regulation adopted by the Commission on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools at 513 IAC 1-2-7(e). Furthermore, revisions proposed for this policy include a correction to the deadlines. They should be changed from January 15 and January 31 to March 15 and March 31 to reflect current law. Policy 2340 – Field and Other Corporation-Sponsored Trips (Revised) The main change to this policy is the clarification that busses may only be used if the trip does not involve more than 200 miles out of state. Policy 2270 – Religion in the Curriculum (Revised) The additional wording provided in this policy is a clarification of the First Amendment protections in relation to religion in the curriculum Policy 2410 – Audio, Video, and Digital Recording of Meetings (Revised) Policy 2461 – Recording IEP Team Meetings/Case Conferences (New) Revisions are proposed to Policy 2410 to comply with Federal and State law and to provide the Board with several options based on the extent to which the Board chooses to permit the recording of such meetings. New Policy 2461 is proposed to ensure that provisions consistent with Policy 2410 apply to the recording of IEP meetings/case conferences. Policy 5610 – Suspension and Expulsion of Students (Revised) The revisions proposed to this policy add the circumstances in which a student may be suspended or expelled for bullying that occurs off campus, revise the definitions of “suspension” and “expulsion” to be consistent with current law, and updates the statutory citations. Policy 2423 – School-To-Work Program (Delete/Rescind) This program no longer receives federal funding, and the Corporation no longer provides the program. The policy should be rescinded. Policy 2430 – Corporation-Sponsored Clubs and Activities (Revised) This policy is being revised to remove language that established requirements to pass state mandated testing in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.
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Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 Policy 5605 – Suspension and Expulsion of Students with Disabilities (Revised and Renumbered) It is recommended that this policy be re-numbered so that it falls in the sequence of policies that relate to discipline in the 5000 Student section. The revisions proposed for this policy are to update the language so that it is technically correct with regard to terminology used and to amend the procedure for the discipline of students with disabilities to reflect the current Federal and State law and regulations. Policy 2461 (Old Number) – Suspension and Expulsion of Students with Disabilities This policy should be deleted as it has been revised and re-numbered to 5605. 180.2 Video Sharing 180.2a Bethel College Kindergarten Partnership – Matt Wood Mr. Wood and teacher Mandy Marous gave a presentation on the Bethel College kindergarten that included a video of the classroom and observations from Bethel teacher candidates.
180.2b.IDOE Grant – Eric Johnson 180.3 The next Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees will be held on Wednesday November 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Center, 1402 South Main Street, Mishawaka, Indiana.
2016 – 181.
ADJOURNMENT – Emmons Adjournment Time: 9:35 p.m.
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Regular Meeting of the Board – October 25, 2016 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES South Bend Tribune Mishawaka Enterprise WHME Newsroom
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