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Clarksville board approves consent items, personnel moves and Neola policy updates; announces adjunct permits and stipends
Summary
The board unanimously approved the agenda, routine consent items (including a $1,000 donation and surplus equipment), a personnel report with several appointments and transfers, 2026–27 bus routes, and the second reading of June Neola policy updates; Dr. Bennett announced eight adjunct teacher permits and recommended $1,000 stipends plus $1,000 additional for two degree-holders.
The Board of School Trustees for the Clarksville Community School Corporation approved routine business and personnel items during its June 26 regular meeting, and heard several administrative updates.
The board adopted the meeting agenda and then approved the consent agenda, which included June meeting minutes, a $1,000 donation from Jim Franklin earmarked for kickoff and staff incentives, and surplus recommendations (charging carts at Clarksville Middle School and 1st- and 2nd-grade desks and chairs) that the administration said will be replaced with new furniture districtwide.
Dr. Bennett presented a personnel report uploaded to the board portal. The report included the appointment of a CHS guidance counselor (Miss Allred), the conditional appointment of a CES special-education teacher pending an alternative SPED license (the candidate has applied for the license), several teacher transfers at Clarksville Elementary School (Christa Storrs to 2nd grade, Tanya Eldridge to 2nd grade, Hannah Roberts to kindergarten), an appointment of a pre-K teacher, and a classified transfer from substitute custodian to full-time custodian. The board voted to approve the personnel report unanimously.
On transportation business, the board approved the 2026–27 bus routes as presented.
Dr. Bennett announced eight adjunct teacher permits under Indiana Code 20-28-5-27 for the 2026–27 school year: Lindsay Howlett, William Money, Marquise Parrish, Arthur Tang, Brandy Money, Mandy Davis, Lindsey Brandstetter and Daryl Lewis. He recommended a stipend of $1,000 for each adjunct teacher, with an additional $1,000 for those who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher; Dr. Bennett said two teachers (Lindsey Howlett and Arthur Tang) qualify for the higher amount. Stipends will be distributed in two 50% installments via payroll on dates shown in the portal.
The board also considered Neola policy special updates for June 2026 as a second reading and approved the updates unanimously. Dr. Bennett asked for approval to pay uploaded bank statements, transfers, claims and payroll, and the board approved payment of bills.
The board voted unanimously to allow Dr. Bennett to employ staff between board meetings as needed for the 2026–27 school year, with those hires to be brought back to the board for retroactive approval.
The meeting adjourned after members were invited to sign documents.
