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Jennings County board approves personnel, summer hires, donations and waiver applications in unanimous vote
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Summary
The board approved a slate of routine business by unanimous votes, including personnel recommendations, summer staffing and permission to apply for a 1003 flexibility waiver that would waive three student e‑learning days next year for staff professional development.
At its regular meeting, the Jennings County School Corporation board unanimously approved a series of routine items including personnel recommendations, summer staffing, donations and permission to apply for a state 1003 flexibility waiver.
Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (motion moved by Pat and seconded by Travis) by a 7‑0 vote.
Personnel and staffing: The board approved administrative promotions and personnel recommendations presented by district staff, including the transfer of Cindy Law to Sand Creek Elementary principal and multiple hires and position postings for summer support, technology and custodial crews. Motions for permission to post and fill positions and to approve recommended hires were made and carried unanimously.
Stipends and grants: The board approved stipends funded by the High Ability grant for coordinator positions (motion by Kerr, second by Cheryl, vote 7‑0). Staff also noted the district had received a WHAS Crusade for Children grant ($10,000) earlier in the meeting.
Donations and retirement resolution: The board accepted a list of donations to multiple schools and programs and approved an early retirement resolution for an employee (Korey Bowman); both actions passed by unanimous vote.
1003 waiver: Staff explained a proposed 1003 flexibility waiver that would waive three student e‑learning days in the upcoming year (one each in September, February and April) and allow staff professional development on those days; the board granted permission to apply for the waiver (motion by Mary Lynn, second by Curt) by a 7‑0 vote.
Classified staff pay for weather day: The board approved paying classified staff for a missed instructional day on 02/26/26 without requiring make‑up hours after the IDOE waived the day for students and certified staff.
What passed (summary of recorded actions): • Consent agenda — approved (7‑0). • Out‑of‑district transfer deadline set for 05/21/2027 — approved (7‑0). • Permission to post/fill seasonal and summer positions — approved (7‑0). • High Ability coordinator stipends (grant‑funded) — approved (7‑0). • Personnel promotions and individual hire recommendations — approved (7‑0). • Summer support positions (technology, custodial, grounds, moving crew) — approved (7‑0). • Donations acceptance — approved (7‑0). • Early retirement resolution for Korey Bowman — approved (7‑0). • Permission to apply for 1003 flexibility waiver (three waived student e‑learning days) — approved (7‑0). • Classified staff pay waiver for 02/26/26 — approved (7‑0).
Next steps: Most items were approvals or informational updates; staff will proceed with postings, hires and communication to families about handbook updates and any approved calendar changes if the 1003 waiver is granted by the state.
