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Tri-Township Cons School Corp board approves personnel hires, vendor agreements and calendar change; superintendent reports enrollment gain
Summary
At its Aug. 12 meeting the Tri-Township Cons School Corp board approved multiple personnel hires and vendor contracts, moved graduation to May 30, and heard Superintendent Dr. Moore report the district is fully staffed with 34 new students and several near-term facility projects underway.
The Tri-Township Cons School Corp board on Aug. 12 approved a slate of personnel hires, vendor agreements and a calendar adjustment and heard Superintendent Dr. Moore report the district is fully staffed and has added 34 new students ahead of the 2024–25 school year.
Dr. Moore told the board the elementary school schedule has been adjusted to add time for remediation and extension, Back to School Night is set for Aug. 14 from 5–7 p.m., and the district is exploring virtual options and new course offerings including an Intro to Transportation class taught by Mr. Porter. She also said the district is emphasizing K–12 writing through professional development aligned with the district’s college- and career-ready vision.
On facilities, Dr. Moore said Jr.–Sr. High School restrooms were expected to be completed by Aug. 13, the Tiger Den locker rooms are scheduled for completion by the end of September, and construction of a new barn for student use is underway. She noted a recent positive response to a podcast appearance and plans for a follow-up appearance in November.
On consent and action items the board approved the July 22, 2024 minutes and the personnel report during the meeting’s consent agenda. Personnel actions approved for 2024–25 include certified hires (Allyson Stills, Sam Weller), summer-school staff and reassignments (Sarah Horton to PreK & High Ability; Dana Kiser to Title 1), and classified hires including kitchen staff and bus drivers. Aaron Rust moved to approve the personnel items; Chad Howell seconded and the motion passed, recorded as 'all AYES.'
The board also approved several vendor and contract items: the purchase of the Board Policy Console (Board Docs) through ISBA; purchase of the School Guard App; a new agreement with BucherTech; and the award of the 2024 track bid-bond project. Motions to approve those items were made and seconded by board members and carried by voice vote.
The board unanimously approved an adjustment to the 2024–25 school calendar that moves graduation from June 6 to May 30. Melanie Mills moved the calendar adjustment; Aaron Rust seconded and the motion passed 'all AYES.'
Board members offered public thanks to Superintendent Dr. Moore for preparations leading into the school year. Aaron Rust moved to adjourn; Chad Howell seconded and the meeting concluded by unanimous voice vote.
The board noted that the meeting site is fully accessible and provided a phone number for accommodation requests to the Superintendent's Office.
