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Greencastle board approves custodial contract, raises student meal prices and adopts policy updates
Summary
The Greencastle Community School Corporation board unanimously approved a custodial-services contract with SSC (Compass Group), modest 2024–25 student meal-price increases, insurance coverage and a package of NEOLA policy updates at its June 24 meeting.
The Greencastle Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted unanimously June 24 to approve a custodial-services contract with SSC (Compass Group), modest increases to student meal prices for 2024–25, property/vehicle insurance coverage and a set of NEOLA policy updates.
Superintendent Jeff Gibboney presented the recommendations. The board approved the property, vehicle and comprehensive insurance coverage with Astra Insurance through Epic Insurance Midwest, accepted the custodial/grounds-management proposal from SSC and approved the Signworks graphics proposal. The custodial contract transition date is set for July 29, 2024; existing custodial staff will be offered the option to join the vendor, while two employees close to retirement will remain on the district payroll and report to the new vendor during their final months of employment.
Board members emphasized continuity and fiscal prudence as reasons for approving the vendor proposal. The board also approved the 2024–25 meal prices: breakfast will increase from $1.85 to $1.95; elementary lunch will rise from $3.10 to $3.35; middle- and high-school lunch will rise from $3.20 to $3.45. The agenda notes some à la carte price increases but specific à la carte amounts were not listed.
The board approved two special-services contracts for 2024–25: Deaf and Hard of Hearing services with Pro-Care and language specialist services with St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf. On policy, the board approved the second reading of NEOLA Policies Vol. 36, No. 1 (policy codes listed in the agenda), moving that packet into effect as presented.
All motions referenced above passed unanimously on roll call motions recorded as carried; motions were typically made by board members Dale Pierce or Brian Cox and seconded by other board members. A donation of $1,500 from the United Way of Central Indiana to Tzouanakis Intermediate was also accepted.
The board noted that its July 22 meeting will include annual reorganization business (electing officers, approving corporation attorney and treasurer, and setting the meeting schedule). The meeting adjourned following routine business.
