Center Grove Community School Corporation, IN

Executive Session (Private) / 4:15pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session to receive training from an outside consultant on the performance of board members as public officials. The session will cover governance responsibilities, ethical obligations, and effective conduct, led by Dr. DeKoninck.

The Board of School Trustees met in a private executive session to receive a presentation from outside counsel Dr. Kent Dekoninck. The session focused on training board members regarding their performance as public officials. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation board will consider consent items including approval of minutes, personnel changes, financial claims, and an agreement with Greenwood Community School Corporation. Action items include adoption of the 2026-27 Support Staff and Certified Staff Handbooks (with no significant changes) and approval of a Student Employability Skills Survey. A safety and discipline report will also be presented.

• Approval of Greenwood Community School Corporation agreement (MOU)
• Adoption of 2026-27 Support Staff Handbook (no significant changes)
• Adoption of 2026-27 Certified Staff Handbook (no significant changes)
• Approval of Student Employability Skills Survey to align with district strategic plan
• Safety & Discipline report from Student Services and Assistant Chief of Police

The Board of School Trustees approved the 2026-27 handbooks for certified and support staff. Other approved items included a student employability skills survey, a school corporation agreement, and the allocation of supplemental homestead credits.

• Approved 2026-27 Support Staff Handbook (4-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Certified Staff Handbook (4-0)
• Approved Student Employability Skills Survey (4-0)
• Approved Allocation of Supplemental Homestead Credit (4-0)
• Approved donations from Honey Grove Education Center and Brown's Roofing Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Greenwood Community School Corporation agreement (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (4-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll claims (4-0)

Executive Session (Private) / 4:00pm

The Board of School Trustees will meet in a private Executive Session. The session is dedicated to training from an outside consultant regarding the performance and responsibilities of board members as public officials.

• Training presentation and discussion by outside consultant Dr. DeKoninck
• Discussion of governance best practices and ethical standards
• Review of board effectiveness and performance expectations

The Board of School Trustees met in a private executive session to receive a presentation from outside counsel Dr. Kent Dekoninck. The session focused on training board members regarding their performance as public officials. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Executive Session (Private) /Immediately following the Public Work Session

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in a private executive session immediately following the public work session. The closed meeting is authorized under Indiana law and will cover strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, a real property transaction, school safety measures, individual employee performance evaluations, and board member training with an outside consultant. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining
• Discussion of strategy regarding litigation
• Discussion of strategy regarding a real property transaction
• Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
• Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees

The Board of School Trustees met in a private executive session. The session was used to discuss school safety and security measures and job performance evaluations of individual employees.

Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of Trustees held a regular public meeting on June 18, 2026. The board conducted procedural items, received an update on the district’s therapy-dog program, and approved routine consent items such as minutes, personnel reports, financial claims, and field trips. The board also took up a second reading of an amended policy to align with a new state law on student device use during the school day.

• ICAN therapy-dog program update with three dogs currently placed (Hopper, Gouda, Feta)
• Second reading of amended Policy 5136 to comply with Indiana Senate Enrolled Act No. 78 on student wireless device use
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of May payroll and accounts payable claims
• Approval of multiple school field trips

The Board of School Trustees approved several operational items for the 2026-27 school year, including student handbook revisions and food service bids. The board also approved a policy amendment and accepted a donation from Case Freight LLC.

• Approved amended Policy 5136 (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 student handbook revisions (5-0)
• Approved statement of benefits (5-0)
• Approved bids for 2026-2027 Food Service (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 school meal prices and charge procedures (5-0)
• Accepted donation from Case Freight LLC (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Report, Financial Claims, and Field Trip report via Consent Agenda (5-0)

Work Session (Public) / 4:00pm

This is a public work session of the Board of School Trustees, held for information sharing only. No votes or formal actions will be taken. Presentations include an Academic Update by Dr. Lynn Simmers, Human Resources Update, Student Enrollment, Student Services Review, and Policy Review.

• Academic Update presented by Dr. Lynn Simmers
• Human Resources Update
• Student Enrollment discussion
• Student Services Review
• Policy Review discussion

The Board of School Trustees met for a public work session to receive information updates. No formal action was taken during this meeting.

Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in a private executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining, litigation, a real property transaction, school safety measures, employee job performance evaluations, and board member training with an outside consultant. No public votes or decisions will be made during this closed meeting.

• Discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining
• Discussion of strategy with respect to litigation
• Discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction
• Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans and systems
• Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees

The Board of School Trustees met in a private executive session. The minutes record that the board discussed information concerning an individual's alleged misconduct and job performance evaluations of individual employees. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm

The Board of School Trustees is meeting to recognize student and staff achievements and approve routine administrative items. The session includes honors for Middle School North and high school musical ensembles.

• Recognition of Middle School North student, teacher, and staff member
• Recognition of CG Sound System as National Grand Champion at Show Choir Nationals
• Recognition of four Center Grove High School string quartets for state contest gold ratings
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll claims

The Board of School Trustees approved the 2026-2027 school calendar, curricular materials, and bids for the CGHS Construction Lab Renovation. The board also approved personnel reports and financial claims. No action was taken on the first reading of Amended Policy 5136.

• Approved 2026-2027 school calendar (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 curricular materials (4-0)
• Approved bids for CGHS Construction Lab Renovation (4-0)
• Approved supplemental personnel report (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-1)
• Approved Personnel Report (3-1)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll claims (3-1)
• Approved Field Trip report (3-1)

Notice of Public Meeting on Superintendent's Contract (Public) / 7:30am

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a public meeting to receive comments on and consider approving a proposed three-year rolling superintendent contract. The contract includes an initial base salary of $210,000, a $17,500 annual 403(b) contribution, a $7,500 automobile allowance, and other benefits. A motion to approve the contract is listed as an action item.

• Initial base salary of $210,000 for a three-year rolling contract
• $17,500 minimum annual 403(b) contribution, increaseable up to $2,500 per year
• $7,500 annual automobile and mileage allowance
• $500,000 term life insurance policy paid by the board
• Public comment period before the vote

The Board held a public hearing to review the proposed terms of the Superintendent's contract. Following the hearing, the Board voted to approve the contract.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Superintendent's contract (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm

The Board of School Trustees is reporting the selection of a candidate for the district's next Superintendent following a recruitment and interview process. The meeting also includes recognitions for student and athletic achievements and the approval of routine consent items.

• Report on the Superintendent hiring process and candidate selection
• Recognition of CGHS Girls Basketball State Championship and Gracyn Gilliard as 2026 Indiana Miss Basketball
• Recognition of Coach Kevin Stuckmeyer as IBCA 2026 District 3 Coach of the Year
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll claims

The Board of School Trustees approved bids for the MGES Special Education Renovation and passed several consent items including financial claims and personnel reports. Vice President Scott Alexander announced that the Board has selected a candidate to serve as the next Superintendent.

• Approved bids for MGES Special Education Renovation (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll claims (5-0)
• Approved Field Trip report (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session. The only purpose is to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees, as permitted under Indiana law. No public decisions or votes will occur during this private session.

• Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees (closed session)

Executive Session (Private) / Immediately Following the Public Work Session

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session immediately following the public work session on March 19, 2026. The session is held for three purposes permitted under Indiana law: collective bargaining (excluding discussion under IC 20-29-6-7), board member training with an outside consultant on their role as public officials, and receiving information about and interviewing prospective employees. No public votes or decisions will be made during this private meeting.

• Collective bargaining discussion (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(1)(A))
• Board member training with outside consultant on role performance (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11))
• Receive information about and interview prospective employees (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5))
• Develop list of prospective appointees and consider applications
• Initial exclusion of some prospective appointees from further consideration

Work Session (Public) / 4:00pm

This is a public work session of the Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. No formal actions will be taken; the board will discuss middle school teaming and reserve officer programs as information items. Public participation is not included.

• Discussion of middle school teaming structure
• Discussion of reserve officer programs

Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a regular public meeting on March 19, 2026. The board approved routine consent items including prior meeting minutes, personnel reports, financial claims, summer camps, and field trips. Additionally, the board recognized outstanding individuals and teams, including a state wrestling championship and a Science of Reading award.

• Approved minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting
• Approved personnel report and financial claims for accounts payable and payroll
• Approved 2026 summer camps and field trips
• Recognized Middle School Central student, teacher, and staff member for monthly spotlight
• Honored Lisa LaFavers with $1,000 Science of Reading Champion Award

Executive Session (Private)/ 5:30pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold an executive session to receive information about and interview prospective employees. This private meeting is closed to the public and conducted under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5).

Executive Session (Private)/ 5:30pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding an executive session closed to the public. The only agenda item is receiving information about and interviewing prospective employees under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5). No public decisions will be made.

• Executive session pursuant to IC 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b)(5) for prospective employee interviews
• Meeting closed to the public

Executive Session (Private)/ 6:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold an executive session closed to the public to receive information about and interview prospective employees. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5) for interviewing prospective employees

Executive Session (Private)/ 6:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a private executive session on February 25, 2026, under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5) to receive information about and interview prospective employees. The meeting is closed to the public, and no decisions or discussions are scheduled to be conducted in open session.

• Executive session (closed to public) for interviewing prospective employees

Executive Session (Private)/ 6:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will hold a private executive session to receive information and interview prospective employees. The meeting is closed to the public.

Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm

The Board of School Trustees will meet in a private executive session to receive information from outside counsel, review superintendent application materials, develop a list of prospective appointees, and exclude applicants from further consideration, as authorized by state law. No public votes or decisions will be made during this session.

• Review of superintendent applications and candidate list development

Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm

The Center Grove Board of School Trustees is reviewing middle school schedule updates and approving routine administrative items. The board is also recognizing staff and students from North Grove Elementary.

• Presentation on Middle School schedule updates from principals of Middle School North and Middle School Central
• Approval of a $10,000.00 PLTW grant awarded to CGHS
• Approval of 2025 end of year transfers
• Approval of technology asset recycling for Spring 2026
• Approval of personnel reports and financial claims for accounts payable and payroll

Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm

The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will convene an executive session (private) to discuss the appointment of a public official, specifically reviewing superintendent applications. The session is authorized under Indiana Code IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(10) and will involve receiving counsel, reviewing materials, developing a list of prospective appointees, and excluding applicants. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this closed meeting.

• Review of superintendent application materials
• Development of a list of prospective appointees
• Exclusion of applicants from further consideration
• Receipt of information from outside counsel

Board of Finance Meeting (Public) / Following Board Reorganization Meeting

This is a routine annual meeting where the Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees formally reorganizes as the Board of Finance as required by state law. They approved a resolution to establish the Board of Finance and adopted an investment resolution authorizing the Treasurer to invest public funds. The board also received the annual Fiscal Condition Report reviewing the corporation's financial health.

• Resolution to establish the Board of Finance for 2026, fulfilling Indiana Code requirements.
• Resolution authorizing investment of public funds per IC 5-13-9-5.7.
• Annual Fiscal Condition Report presented by Associate Superintendent Dr. Jason Taylor.

Board Reorganization Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm

The board elected Jack Russell as president for 2026 and approved the annual reorganization, committee assignments, and meeting schedule. Reports were heard on high school schedule changes, an AI-enhanced teacher evaluation process, and a guaranteed energy saving project. Consent items including minutes, personnel report, and financial claims were approved.

• Election of Jack Russell as board president for 2026
• Approval of 2026 board meeting schedule with February meeting moved to Feb 18
• Report on Center Grove High School schedule update and Latin Honors System
• Presentation on using artificial intelligence to enhance teacher evaluation process
• Guaranteed Energy Saving Project presented by Associate Superintendent

Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm

The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss several strategic matters. The meeting is designated for discussion only and will be held privately in accordance with state law.

• Collective bargaining strategy
• Litigation strategy
• Real property transaction strategy
• School safety and security measures, plans, and systems
• Employee job performance evaluations and board member training