Board accepts resignations, approves hires and new child-care position; several operational contracts approved

The board accepted resignations from Emily Strudas, Michelle Wilcox and Megan Hannon and approved a slate of personnel recommendations that included new middle-school ambassador leaders, extracurricular coaches, substitute teachers and aides. The motion to accept personnel recommendations and resignations was made by Vicki Hannon and seconded by Karen Jedrysek; the minutes state the motion carried.

The board approved a new full-time child-care position intended to provide on-site care for employees’ children when scheduling conflicts arise because of differing school schedules during the pandemic; Vicki Hannon moved approval and Lynn Wilson seconded. The minutes record the motion as carried.

Interim Superintendent Linda Wiltfong requested approval of a full-time custodian to accommodate increased cleaning and disinfecting needs; the board suggested investigating temporary increases in hours for current employees rather than immediately creating a new custodian position. The minutes show discussion but not a formal approval for a new custodian position.

Other actions recorded in the minutes include approval to remove eight charging carts now redundant after one-to-one device distribution; approval of a revised 2020-21 school calendar that converts six planned release days into regular teaching days; approval of a Mealtime Agreement/Contract and an MOU with Ivy Tech; and approval of a salary increase for Sara Amms based on a prior agreement (the minutes do not state the amount). Motions for these items were moved and seconded as recorded; each is summarized in the minutes as "motion carried." The board also accepted the financial report following a motion by Mark Parkman and a second by Wayne Hodge.

Where the minutes do not specify a dollar amount or vote tally, the coverage notes that those details were not specified in the record.