West Central School Board discusses wind turbine insurance

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Published: Tuesday, 08 April 2014 15:36

FRANCESVILLE - The West Central School Board held a discussion concerning the renewal of the wind turbine insurance at its regular meeting Thursday (April 3).

At its conclusion, the board issued a directive for Superintendent Charles Mellon and board member Dennis Gutwein to secure the best quote and sign the paperwork by April 17.

In other business, the board discussed the preventive maintenance proposal from Havel. It was noted the corporation has been very satisfied with the service provided by Havel. The board voted to approve signing another year maintenance agreement with no price increase.

The board also held a discussion concerning its non-resident student transfer agreement. Approval was then given to the agreement as presented.

Mellon reviewed some of the new legislation that has an effect on school corporations as a result of the Indiana General Assembly legislative short session that ended in March.

The board was reminded that with the cancellation of school on March 12 due to weather, the last day for students this school year is May 29.

Mellon congratulated the board for once again being recognized as an “Outstanding Board” by the Indiana School Board Association.

Under personnel items, the board voted to approve the contract reduction of Camie Kipta from the Cooperative School Services as presented.

Approval was given to the resignation from Dana Bunning from the Cooperative School Services, and from high school English teacher Meredith Fitch, as presented.

Approval was given to the conference request from Travis Stangland, Brad Odom, Bryce Kappes and Kyle Evans to attend the IBCA Clinic in Indianapolis. All of the expenses will be paid for by the athletic department.

Approval was given to the field trip request for the sixth-grade camping trip to Camp Tecumseh at Brookston on Sept. 15 and 16, and the high school band and choir trip to Six Flags Great America on June 7.

Under discussion items, elementary school principal Dan Zylstra reported that the students in grades 3-5 completed the ISTEP+ Applied Skills test on March 10-15, and students in grade 3 completed the IREAD3 assessment March 18-20. Third grade had perfect attendance during the IREAD3 window, no small feat with 60 students in the grade.

Family Literacy Night was March 20. Students put on a small show covering a brief history of the Olympics. In addition there was food, games, and other activities. Kindergarten Roundup was April 3-4. The school also has grades K, 2, and 4 music program on April 8. The book fair will be held the week of April 14-18, with a PTC family fun night on April 15. The March professional development sessions included a presentation from Mr. Shrock on student motivation, and the other Thursday session was canceled due to weather.

Middle/high school principal Don Street reported that the middle school play was set for April 4. The FFA's annual Hog Roast and Car Show was April 5. The FFA members have been very active with several competitions. The middle/high school band and choir concert will be April 7. Fourth term parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, April 22. The MWC Mathematics Contest will be at West Central on Wednesday, April 23. The main gym will be used. The MWC Writing Contest Awards program will be at Pine View on Thursday, April 24.

Frontier School Corporation will visit Monday, April 28 to learn more about 1:1 with the Google Chromebook. The High School Student Council Talent Show will be on Friday, May 2 starting about 1 p.m. This will go into fourth period. The Indiana Pacer Fitness team will be at West Central on Friday, May 2 for the middle school starting at 2 p.m. This will last for 45-60 minutes.

Thanks was expressed to Dave Zeltwanger for working with the Industrial Technology students.

The SCOPE club will participate in the Every 15 Minutes program this school year. During the event, a student with parent permission will be taken from class every 15 minutes to represent a person killed by drinking-and-driving every 15 minutes. At the end of the day, there will be a mock accident scene with the help with police.

The board recognized the following Students of the Month: Titus Murphy from the elementary school level, Caitlyn Brigman at the middle school level, and Paisa Steele at the high school level.