Board approves K–6 literacy program and routine financial items; votes at a glance
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Summary
The South Madison board approved a K–6 literacy contract (version 2), accepted accounts-payable vouchers, cancelled outstanding checks, declared surplus instructional materials and approved minutes and consent items; all motions were moved, seconded and passed by roll call.
The South Madison Community School Corporation School Board approved a set of routine administrative and curriculum measures during its regular meeting.
Contract approval: Mr. McCarty recommended adopting the K–6 literacy program (version 2), noting negotiated savings in shipping and handling. Board members asked about staff development and coaching supports; Dr. Miller described spring implementation workshops, in‑service follow-up and weekly coaching meetings. The board moved, seconded and approved the contract by roll call.
Financial and housekeeping actions: The board approved the minutes of the Feb. 5 regular meeting, accounts payable vouchers, combined consent items 5.1–5.4, cancellation of certain outstanding checks (noting State Board of Accounts guidance for checks outstanding more than two years), and declared select Superkids and introductory reading materials surplus so student books can be distributed at the conclusion of instructional use. Each item was moved, seconded and carried by roll-call votes listed in the transcript.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of minutes (motion moved and seconded; roll-call recorded unanimous 'Yes' votes from listed members). (motion: SEG 1031; vote: SEG 1036–1050) - Accounts payable vouchers approved. (motion: SEG 1061; vote: SEG 1067–1081) - Consent items 5.1–5.4 combined and approved. (motion: SEG 1083; vote: SEG 1092–1105) - K–6 literacy contract (version 2) approved. (motion: SEG 1206; vote: SEG 1212–1226) - Cancellation of checks approved. (motion: SEG 1264; vote: SEG 1269–1282) - Surplus equipment declared (Superkids and reading materials). (motion: SEG 1327; vote: SEG 1333–1346) - Adjournment approved. (motion: SEG 1508; vote: SEG 1520–1528)
The transcript lists board members who voted in the roll calls; names as recorded in the transcript include Anna Blake, Buck Evans, Kevin Ginder (transcript also shows a variant "Kevin Kinder" in one place), Mike Hanna, Bill Hutton, John Lord and Mark Thompson. The board took no controversial or contested votes during the meeting; items were presented as recommended by administration and carried unanimously in the recorded roll calls.