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School board approves claims, personnel moves and E-rate tech project; OKs special‑education casework and classroom furniture
Summary
The North Spencer County School Corporation board approved $674,513.61 in claims, accepted three resignations, appointed three staff including an elementary teacher, transferred $83,333 from education to operations, and authorized an E-rate infrastructure project that will cost the district about $39,410 after discounts; several student awards were also announced.
The North Spencer County School Corporation board on the first regular meeting in April approved routine financial claims, personnel changes and an E-rate technology project, and authorized purchases for special-education casework and classroom furniture.
Treasurer (Speaker 1) presented the monthly financial report, saying investments remain small but are expected to grow as year-end payments arrive. "Claims for this meeting, 109033 to 109166, totaling $674,513.61," the treasurer said; the board approved the claims by motion.
The board accepted three resignations, including after-school/daycare supervisor Jaylen Kurett, and approved three appointments. The elementary administrative team recommended Caitlyn Mitchell for an elementary teaching position; the board moved, seconded and approved the hires.
In old business the board approved transferring $83,333 from the education fund to operations to rebalance budget lines.
On procurement, staff recommended addressing specialty casework in a special‑education room. The treasurer said new casework would cost $23,494 compared with a wrap option, and recommended the new casework purchase. He also recommended a Fisher’s induction range quoted at $2,019 for a special‑education classroom on safety grounds.
A broader furniture package for classrooms, special‑education rooms and two IT rooms was presented with a working total of $97,019; the transcript contains an inconsistent earlier figure ($9,797,019) that appears to be a transcription error. The board approved the recommended purchases as presented.
On new business the board approved an E-rate project proposed by vendor Integrity. The gross project cost was described as a little under $140,000; after the district’s roughly 70% E-rate discount the district share is $34,230. A separate cable/closet correction was quoted at $5,180, bringing the board’s total out‑of‑pocket for the project to $39,410. The treasurer said approving the E-rate project and the cabinet work is "very much important," and the board approved the motion.
The board reviewed an elementary handbook revision (editorial cleanups) and set a second reading for the April 28 meeting. It also approved summer camps — girls' basketball the week of May 26 for incoming grades 1–8 and girls' volleyball the week of June 15 for incoming kindergarten–8th grade — as well as multiple field trips and facility‑use requests.
During the superintendent’s report the board recognized student achievements from SkillsUSA and other contests, naming winners including Jay Groover and Luke Seifert.
The meeting concluded after the listed agenda actions were approved; the handbook will return at the board’s April 28 meeting for a second reading and the E-rate project and purchases will move to implementation by district staff.
