EPCS Board approves new school policies
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- Published: Thursday, 17 August 2017 22:16
WINAMAC - The Eastern Pulaski Community School Board approved updates to five school policies at its monthly meeting Monday evening (Aug. 14), two of which deal with student safety.
State law now requires all school personnel to undergo criminal background checks. The board also agreed that the checks should be paid for by the school corporation.
The board voted to approve the second reading the following policies:
- 200.01/300.01/400.01 – Criminal History Checks (with a change made that the cost will be the responsibility of the school corporation)
- 303.1 – Teacher Appreciation Grants
- 208/313/408 – Reporting Child Abuse
- 501.11 – Transfer Students
- 603.1 – Lunch Charging Policy
In other business, Superintendent Dan Foster reported that 90 percent of school building/renovation projects are completed. There was board discussion on the elementary school gym floor, the elementary school gym roof, and flooring.
Foster also reported it has been "a great start" to the school year – a smooth start considering changes with bus routes.
Foster gave a financial report for the period ending July 31. The Condition of Funds Statement indicated that all school corporation funds had positive balances. June and July extra-curriculars were also included. After discussion the board voted to approve all claims as presented.
Personnel:
A. Retirements/Resignations:
- After eight years, middle school administrativve assistant Mrs. Foerg, submitted her resignation as the middle school yearbook advisor.
- Bus driver Vicki Pugh submitted her resignation for retirement. Mrs. Pugh has driven for 42 years.
- Bus driver Cheryl Rausch submitted her resignation for retirement. Mrs. Rausch has driven for 33 years.
- Meredith Allen submitted her resignation as assistant soccer coach after one year.
- Ashley Carlson, elementary school special education teacher, submitted her resignation to take employment elsewhere.
- Paula Skalon, cook, submitted her resignation to be a substitute only.
B. Employment:
- Kari Combs was recommended for the open elementary school special education position. Mrs. Combs has a degree in psychology and is working on her teaching license. With the lack of applicants, Mrs. Combs was recommended and will be on a temporary contract and emergency license.
- Mrs. Sarah Mitchell was recommended for the open special education paraprofessional position.
- Middle school teacher Emma Kiser was recommended for the middle school yearbook advisor position.
Foster recommended adding two days to the contract of middle school counselor John, King.
The following were recommended for extra curricular positions: Alan Huggler, JV boys basketball; Craig Barr, freshman boys basketball; Justin Ruff, 8th Grade boys basketball; Quentin Blount, 7th Grade boys basketball; Mike Luckey, 6th grade boys basketball; Bryce Kappes, varsity boys track; and Brian Kocher, assistant soccer.
C. Leave Requests: Elementary school teachers Brandi Kappes and Emily Woodward submitted maternity leave requests.
After discussion, the board approved all personnel items as presented.
Other Business:
The school board accepted three donations:
- Galfab donated $1,200 for football helmet technology. This will purchase the laptop for helmet concussion diagnostics.
- An anonymous local business person donated $10,000 for new football helmets.
- Adaptasoft donated $500 to the soccer program.
During board comment the following were commended: Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Rausch, Mrs. Foerg, and Mrs. Carlson for their service. All the donors were thanked for their generosity. The athletic department was thanked for providing passes for board members. Don Good and Mrs. and Mrs. DeFries were thanked for providing lunch for the staff at school opening functions.
Public comment: David Benninghoff voiced concern over 2107-18 schedule and calendar.
