Center Grove Community Schools public meetings in 2021
38 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss several confidential matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding litigation strategy, real property transactions, and school safety measures.
- 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 individual employee job performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees held its regular public meeting on November 18, 2021, and approved all action items on the agenda. These included resolutions for financing middle school building projects, authorizing 2022 tax anticipation warrants, and approving employee stipends. The board also approved several consent items, including the personnel report and claims, and heard a presentation on graduation pathways. The meeting was largely procedural, with all motions passing unanimously.
- Approved resolution for financing of middle school building projects
- Authorized 2022 tax anticipation warrants (borrowing from Indiana Bond Bank)
- Approved employee stipends
- Approved Superintendent 403(b) contribution increase
- Approved new high school course proposals for 2022-23
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss litigation strategy and school safety and security measures. No public decisions will be made, as the meeting is private.
- Discussion of strategy with respect to litigation
- Discussion of assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is for school board members to undergo training regarding their performance as public officials.
- Board member training with an outside consultant
Work Session (Public Virtual) / 4:30-5:30pm
This is a virtual work session of the Center Grove Community Schools Board, held to share information only. No actions will be taken and no public participation is allowed. The board will discuss school start times and future building projects.
- Discussion of school start times
- Discussion of future building projects
Executive Session (Cancelled) / 5:30-6:45pm
This meeting agenda is for a school board executive session that was cancelled. The session would have covered litigation strategy, a real property transaction, and school safety measures, but no action or discussion will occur.
- Executive session cancelled
- Litigation strategy discussion (cancelled)
- Real property transaction discussion (cancelled)
- School safety measures discussion (cancelled)
Executive Session (Private) / 2:00-4:30pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session. The meeting is scheduled for training regarding the performance of board members as public officials.
- Training for school board members with an outside consultant
Regular Board Meeting (Public Virtual) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of Trustees held a regular virtual meeting on October 21, 2021, taking action on several financial and personnel items. The board approved the 2022 budgets for all funds, resolutions for bond issuance and additional appropriations, and a transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. It also approved updates to the Statement of Benefits and Compensation for non-teaching staff, the Certified Staff Handbook, and the Support Staff Handbook. The board reviewed proposed policy revisions in a first reading, with action scheduled for the November 18 meeting.
- Approved 2022 budgets for all funds
- Approved resolutions for 2021A and 2021B GO bond projects
- Authorized additional appropriations
- Adopted resolution to transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- First reading of new/revised bylaws on electronic meeting participation and voting
Special Board Meeting (Public) / 7:30am
The Center Grove Board of School Trustees met to finalize several personnel and policy items. The board approved the 2021-2022 Master Teacher Contract and salary increases for Level A, B, C, and some Level D employees.
- Approval of 2021-2022 Master Teacher Contract
- Approval of salary and wage schedule increases for Level A, B, C, and some Level D employees
- Second reading and approval of policy revision 0167.3 regarding Public Participation at Board Meetings
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, a real property transaction, school safety and security measures, and individual employee job performance evaluations. All items are discussions only; no public action is scheduled.
- 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
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees held a regular public meeting on September 23, 2021, at the Education Service Center. The board approved several action items, including a resolution to issue bonds for middle school building projects, school improvement plans, copier-printer contracts, and facility rental guideline revisions. They also discussed a tentative collective bargaining agreement and held a hearing for the 2022 budget, with no action required on the budget.
- Approved resolution for issuance of bonds for middle school building projects (1028 Preliminary Determination)
- Approved 2021-2022 school improvement plans
- Approved copier-printer contract agreements
- Approved changes to Facility Rental Guidelines
- Discussed tentative collective bargaining agreement (posted at centergrove.k12.in.us/TentativeAgreement2021)
Executive Session (Private) / 7:00am
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session. The agenda lists two purposes: discussing strategy related to collective bargaining, and discussing the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures. No public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of school safety and security measures
Executive Session (Private) / 7:00am
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a private executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a closed session, and no public action is expected.
- Closed executive session on school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Meeting held at Center Grove Education Service Center, 4800 West Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, Indiana
Special Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of Trustees met for a special session to review school operations. The primary action taken was the approval of updated revisions to the district's return to school plan for the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Approval of 2021-2022 Return to School Plan Revisions
Executive Session (Private) / 7:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security plans and systems.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss specific strategic matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding collective bargaining strategy, real property transactions, and school safety measures.
- Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining
- Discussion of strategy for a real property transaction
- Discussion of school safety and security implementation
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Board of School Trustees met to conduct a 1028 Preliminary Determination Hearing regarding middle school projects. The meeting also included the approval of routine consent items such as personnel reports, financial claims, and equipment purchases.
- 1028 Preliminary Determination Hearing for MS Projects
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll claims
- Approval of equipment purchases
- Approval of Teacher Appreciation Grants policy
Pre-Formal Bargaining Hearing (Public) / 4:00pm
The Center Grove Community School Corporation and the United Teachers Association of Center Grove will hold a public hearing to take testimony. This meeting precedes formal bargaining scheduled for September 15, 2021.
- Public testimony regarding teacher salaries
- Public testimony regarding teacher wages
- Discussion of salary and wage related fringe benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session. The board will discuss strategy related to collective bargaining and the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures. This is a private session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Closed executive session per I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a private executive session on July 15, 2021, at the IT Center. The board will discuss strategy for collective bargaining, school safety and security measures, and job performance evaluations of individual employees. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is holding its regular public meeting. The board will hear reports on critical race theory, mental health services, and social-emotional learning, and will vote on action items including the 2021-2022 return-to-school plan, student handbooks, and bids for the high school renovation Phase 2. The return-to-school plan was approved 3-2, with trustees Joe Hubbard and Amy Counts voting no.
- Approved 2021-2022 Return to School Plan (3-2 vote)
- Approved 2021-2022 Student Handbooks
- Accepted bids for High School Renovation Project Phase 2
- Approved consent agenda including personnel report, claims, and equipment purchases
- Reports on critical race theory, mental/behavioral health services, and SEL
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board approved routine consent items including personnel reports and payroll claims. The board accepted bids for food services from West Indy Coop and Apple equipment sales, while rejecting bids for miscellaneous school improvement projects. Key decisions included approving the Central Nine facility project commitment and authorizing additional appropriations.
- Approved commitment to Central Nine Building Project
- Authorized additional appropriations via hearing and resolution
- Accepted West Indy Coop bids for food services (2021-22 SY)
- Rejected all bids for miscellaneous school improvement projects
- Approved pre-school/day care and latchkey program agreements
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session on June 17, 2021, at the Technology Center. The board will discuss strategy related to collective bargaining, litigation, school safety and security measures, and individual employee job performance evaluations. This is a private session with no public action items on the agenda.
- Closed session for collective bargaining strategy discussion
- Closed session for litigation strategy discussion
- Closed session for school safety and security measures discussion
- Closed session for individual employee job performance evaluations
Executive Session (Private) / 3:45pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining, litigation, and individual employee job performance evaluations. This is a private session, not open to the public, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining
- Discussion of strategy regarding litigation
- Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees
Work Session (Public) / 2:00-3:45pm
This is a public work session of the Center Grove Community Schools Board, held to share information only. The sole agenda item is a discussion on innovation and data-driven decision-making practices. No actions will be taken and no public participation is scheduled.
- Discussion on Innovation & Data Driven Decision Making Practices
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on several items, including approving employee stipends, a revised 2021-2022 school calendar, textbook adoptions and fees, and accepting bids for the Sugar Grove addition/renovation project. The board also approved routine consent items such as minutes, personnel reports, claims, field trips, and equipment purchases. A resolution authorizing electronic funds transfer was also adopted.
- Accepted bids for Sugar Grove addition/renovation project
- Approved 2021-2022 school calendar revision
- Approved 2021-2022 textbook adoptions and rental fees
- Approved employee stipends
- Adopted resolution authorizing electronic funds transfer
Work Session (Public) / 4:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board will hold a public work session to discuss defining innovation. No actions will be taken and no public participation is scheduled.
- Discussion on defining innovation
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss several confidential matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding collective bargaining strategy, litigation strategy, and real property transactions.
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of litigation strategy
- Discussion of real property transaction strategy
- Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees held a regular public meeting on April 15, 2021. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, personnel report, claims, field trips, and equipment purchases. Action items included accepting a bid for the Sugar Grove renovation project, approving a lease for modular classrooms, and a second reading of a resolution naming the high school softball field. The meeting also included a report on the Central Nine Career Center building project and public comments.
- Accepted bid for Sugar Grove renovation project (steel package)
- Approved lease agreement for modular classroom buildings
- Second reading of resolution naming HS softball field
- Approved consent agenda including personnel report, claims, field trips, and equipment purchases
- Report on Central Nine Career Center building project
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session on March 18, 2021, at the Center Grove Technology Center. The board will discuss strategy for collective bargaining, school safety and security measures, and job performance evaluations of individual employees. This is a private session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a private session, not open to the public, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Closed executive session under I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Executive Session (Private) / 5:30pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss several confidential matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding real property strategy, school safety measures, and individual employee performance evaluations.
- Strategy discussion regarding the purchase or lease of real property
- Discussion of school safety and security measure implementation
- Job performance evaluation of individual employees
Work Session (Public) / 2:00-5:30pm
This is a public work session of the Center Grove Community Schools Board, held to share information only. No actions will be taken and no public participation is scheduled. The board will discuss high school pathways, corporation priorities, and Vision 10,000.
- Discuss High School Pathways
- Discuss Corporation Priorities
- Discuss Vision 10,000
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the naming of the high school track and accepting bids for the Pleasant Grove addition/renovation project. They will also discuss proposed policy revisions and approve student transfer application dates. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, personnel, claims, and summer camps.
- Approved resolution naming high school track Carol S. Tumey Track & Field Facility
- Accepted bids for Pleasant Grove addition/renovation project
- Approved inter-district and intra-district student transfer application dates (April 4-9 and April 18-May 3, 2021)
- Discussed first reading of proposed policy revisions
- Approved consent agenda including personnel report, claims, and summer camps
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a private session, and no public decisions are expected.
- Closed executive session for school safety and security discussion
- Meeting held at Center Grove Education Service Center, 4800 West Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, Indiana
Board of Finance Meeting (Public) / Following Regular Meeting
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of Finance met publicly and took action to establish a Board of Finance and adopt an investment resolution. Both motions carried unanimously. The board also received a report on the fiscal condition of the school corporation.
- Resolution to establish a Board of Finance (motion carried)
- Investment resolution pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5.7 (motion carried)
- Report of fiscal condition of the school corporation
Board Reorganization Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers and approving the 2021 meeting calendar. The board also approved routine consent items including personnel, claims, and resolutions, plus action items like a donation and new course proposals. A first reading was held on a resolution to name the high school track after Carol Tumey.
- Approved 2021 Board Organization and meeting dates
- Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll claims (January 2021)
- Adopted annual resolutions for special education placements and recurring grants
- Accepted donation for Center Grove Elementary (rock wall)
- First reading of resolution naming HS track after Carol Tumey
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00PM
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session on January 5, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The sole stated purpose is to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees, as permitted by Indiana law. No public decisions or actions are scheduled.
- Closed session for employee performance evaluations
- Meeting held at Center Grove Technology Center, 2789 Trojan Lane, Greenwood, IN