Center Grove board approves equipment sale, staff stipends, handbooks and course proposals
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Summary
The board approved several action items: accepting a Second Life Mac bid for surplus Apple equipment ($150,970.70 anticipated), approval to pursue hosting the 2028 NASC, one‑time employee stipends ($500/$250), updates to benefit/handbook documents, and new high‑school course proposals.
At its November meeting, the Center Grove Community School Corporation board approved a series of routine and financial action items, including the sale of surplus technology, one‑time staff stipends, handbook updates and proposed new high‑school courses.
Sale of surplus Apple equipment: Dr. Jason Taylor said the district opened bids on Nov. 7 for about 2,000 iPads and other Apple devices and recommended accepting a lump‑sum bid from Second Life Mac that waives deductions for missing accessories and is expected to net $150,970.70. The board voted to accept the bid.
Request to pursue hosting NASC national conference: Principal Tracy McMahon asked the board to allow the district to submit a formal bid to host the 2028 (or 2029, if not awarded) National Association of Student Councils national conference on the high‑school campus; the board approved pursuing and submitting the bid.
Employee stipends: With the state Teacher Appreciation Grant (TAG) funding reduced by recent legislation and IDOE criteria limiting distributions, the administration proposed a one‑time stipend funded from projected year‑end cash balance: $500 for employees assigned 4+ hours per day and $250 for those working less than 4 hours. The board approved the stipends and the administration said payments will be made in December to employees active at the time of payroll.
Benefits and handbooks: The board approved several personnel updates: revisions to the statement of benefits and compensation (including updated automobile/mileage allowances for special education directors and increased substitute pay), revisions to the certified staff handbook (employee ID replacement cost and inclement‑weather arrival guidelines to preserve PLC/PD time), and mirror changes to the support staff handbook (including removal of a previous $4,200 sick‑leave payout cap). The board approved these items by voice vote.
Course proposals: The board approved proposed 2026–27 high‑school course offerings aligned with Indiana DOE course titles; administrators noted that whether a course will be carried depends on staffing and student interest.
What happens next: Administration will finalize sale paperwork with Second Life Mac, schedule stipend payroll in December, and implement handbook and course catalog updates. The board said staff will report back if future procurement or vendor interest arises.