Center Grove Community Schools public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00am
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees held a special public meeting on December 20, 2022, at the Education Service Center. The board voted unanimously to approve the 2022-2023 master teacher contract, presented by Assistant Superintendent Jason Taylor. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, agenda adoption, and public comments, as well as announcements about upcoming meetings in January 2023.
- Approved 2022-2023 Master Teacher Contract (motion carried unanimously)
- Public comments registration required 30 minutes before meeting, closes 5 minutes before start
- Announced January 5, 2023 Executive Session, Board Reorganization, and Board of Finance meetings
Additional Appropriation Hearing (Public) / 7:00am
The Center Grove Community Schools board held a public hearing and voted to approve additional appropriations for a Teacher Appreciation Grant Stipend, new employee salaries, and staff raises. The motion carried unanimously.
- Additional appropriations for Teacher Appreciation Grant Stipend
- Additional appropriations for new employee salaries
- Additional appropriations for staff raises
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is holding its regular public meeting, where it will vote on several action items including staff compensation updates, handbooks, borrowing from the Indiana Bond Bank, food service bids, and new high school courses. The board also approved the consent agenda covering minutes, personnel, claims, field trips, and end-of-year transfers.
- Approved 5.65% salary increase for Level A and Level B non-teaching employees
- Approved resolution to borrow money from Indiana Bond Bank for 2023 tax anticipation warrants
- Accepted bids for 2022-23 Food Service for new co-op HPS
- Approved updates to Statement of Benefits and Compensation for non-teaching staff
- Approved new high school course proposals for 2023-24
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining and a real property transaction. No public decisions will be made, as the meeting is private.
- Discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining
- Discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction
Executive Session (Private) / 7:00 am
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. This is a private session, and no public decisions or votes are expected.
- Closed executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussion
Executive Session (Private) / 2:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session on October 20, 2022, to discuss several exempt matters allowed under Indiana law. These include strategy for collective bargaining, litigation, a real property transaction, school safety measures, individual employee job performance evaluations, and board member training with an outside consultant. All items are listed as discussions, and no public action is expected.
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of litigation strategy
- Discussion of real property transaction strategy
- Discussion of school safety and security measures
- Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
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, and job performance evaluations of individual employees. All items are discussions only; no votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining
- Discussion of strategy for litigation
- Discussion of strategy for a real property transaction
- Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees held its regular public meeting on September 22, 2022, at the Education Service Center. The board approved consent items including minutes, personnel report, claims, field trips, conflict of interest statements, and an auditorium technical services agreement. Action items included accepting bids for the MSC (likely a construction project), approving school improvement plans, approving raises for Level C and D employees, and approving policy revisions. A budget hearing for 2023 was held with no action required.
- Approved raise for Level C and Level D employees (salary/wage schedule amendment)
- Accepted bids for MSC (CGMS Central project) - bid summary attached
- Approved School Improvement Plans for 2022-23
- Approved HS Auditorium Technical Services Agreement (Mulinaro Contract)
- Held 2023 Budget Hearing (no action required)
Pre-Formal Bargaining Hearing (Public) / 5:00pm
The Center Grove Community School Corporation and the United Teachers Association of Center Grove are holding a public hearing to take testimony on teacher salaries, wages, and related fringe benefits before formal bargaining begins. This is a procedural step required by Indiana law, with no decisions being made at this meeting.
- Public testimony on teacher salaries
- Public testimony on teacher wages
- Public testimony on fringe benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
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 listed as discussions, and no public votes or decisions are 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 is holding its regular public meeting. The board will hear a report on community mental/behavioral health services, take action on consent items including minutes, personnel, and claims, and vote on resolutions related to the High School/Sugar Grove construction project, including bond issuance and additional appropriation. The board will also consider bids for kitchen equipment and a first reading of policy revisions.
- Resolution confirming lease, approving bond issuance, and additional appropriation for High School/Sugar Grove construction project
- Accept withdrawal of low bid for MSN kitchen equipment
- Accept bid for MSN kitchen equipment
- First reading of proposed policy revisions (Volume 34, No. 1)
- Teacher Appreciation Grants policy approval (consent item)
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session on July 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The board will discuss strategy related to collective bargaining, litigation, a real property transaction, and job performance evaluations of individual employees. All discussions are private and no public action is scheduled.
- Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining
- Discussion of strategy for litigation
- Discussion of strategy for a real property transaction
- 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 July 28, 2022, where it approved several action items, including a $0.20 increase in school meal prices for 2022-23, acceptance of construction bids for the new Center Grove Middle School North and Central (early civil/foundation work), and student handbook revisions. The board also approved consent items such as minutes, a contract with Johnson County for public safety equipment installation, personnel report, claims, and field trip report.
- Approved school meal price increase of $0.20 for 2022-23: elementary lunch $2.50, secondary lunch $2.70, breakfast $1.70, reduced lunch $0.40, reduced breakfast $0.30, adult lunch $4.80, adult breakfast $2.70
- Accepted bids for CGMSN (Center Grove Middle School North) construction
- Accepted bids for CGMSC (Center Grove Middle School Central) early civil/foundation work
- Approved 2022-23 student handbook revisions for high school, middle school, and elementary
- Approved contract with Johnson County for installation of public safety equipment
Executive Session (Private) / 5:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss several confidential matters. Topics include collective bargaining strategy, litigation, and school safety measures.
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of litigation strategy
- Discussion of real property transaction strategy
- Discussion of school safety and security implementation
- Discussion of individual employee performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is holding its regular public meeting, where it will hear reports on safety and discipline, circuit breaker finances, and strategic planning. The board will vote on consent items including minutes, personnel, claims, field trips, and contract rollovers, and will take action on COVID-related absence forgiveness for employees.
- Approval of COVID related absence forgiveness for employees
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel report, accounts payable and payroll claims, field trip report, and rollover administrator/director contracts
- Reports on safety and discipline, circuit breaker presentation, and strategic planning update
- Resolution honoring Center Grove Football Team
- Public comments on agenda items
Executive Session (Private) / 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is for school board members to receive training from an outside consultant regarding their performance as public officials.
- Board member training regarding roles as public officials
Work Session (Public) / 2:00-6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board is holding a public work session to discuss a strategic plan update and a Teaching & Learning presentation on the instructional model. This is an information-sharing session only; no actions will be taken and no public participation is scheduled.
- Discuss Strategic Plan Update
- T&L Presentation - Instructional Model
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session from 6:00-7:00 PM on May 19, 2022, at the IT Center. The board will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining, litigation, and a real property transaction. This is a private session, so no public decisions or votes are expected.
- Closed session per I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of litigation strategy
- Discussion of real property transaction strategy
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Board of School Trustees met to approve several administrative and financial items. Key actions included preliminary approval for a 1028 hearing regarding high school and middle school bonds and the adoption of secondary textbooks.
- Preliminary approval of 1028 hearing for HS & SGE bond issuance
- Approval of the sale of refunding bonds
- Adoption of 2022-2023 secondary textbooks and supplemental materials
- Approval of 2022-2023 textbook rental and fees for secondary schools
- Acceptance of bids for renovation of the Education Service Center (ESC)
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session for discussion purposes. The meeting includes discussions regarding collective bargaining strategy and training for board members with an outside consultant.
- Discussion of strategy regarding Collective Bargaining
- Training for school board members with an outside consultant
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of Trustees is holding its regular public meeting, where it will vote on the 2022-2023 school calendar, reject bids for a miscellaneous improvement project, and accept bids for other improvement projects including steel and roof work at CGMSN. The board will also consider routine consent items such as minutes, personnel, claims, field trips, and surplus equipment. A presentation from the Johnson County Public Library is scheduled.
- Approve 2022-2023 school calendar
- Reject bids for miscellaneous school improvement project
- Accept bids for miscellaneous improvement projects/CGMSN Early Release (Steel & Roof)
- Approve consent agenda including personnel report, claims (payroll and accounts payable), field trip report, and surplus equipment declaration
- Presentation by Johnson County Public Library on 2022 Explore Summer and 2021 Year in Review
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session on March 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM. The agenda lists six discussion topics permitted under Indiana law, including collective bargaining strategy, litigation strategy, a real property transaction, school safety measures, individual employee job performance evaluations, and board member training with an outside consultant. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is private.
- 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 Board of School Trustees met to approve several construction and property resolutions. The board also approved elementary textbooks, rental fees, and various administrative reports.
- Resolution approving issuance of bonds for high school and Sugar Grove school building projects
- Resolution to purchase property located at 4988 Pennington
- Adoption of 2022-2023 elementary textbooks and supplemental materials
- Approval of 2022-2023 elementary textbook rental and fees
- Approval of accounts payable, payroll claims, and personnel reports
Board Community Tour (Public) / 7:00pm
The scheduled meeting consists of a public community tour at Center Grove Middle School North. The agenda contains only procedural items including the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and opening comments.
- Public comment period available for registered participants
Special Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Board of School Trustees will conduct a 1028 Preliminary Determination Hearing regarding high school and Sugar Grove building projects. The meeting also includes the adoption of the agenda and announcements regarding upcoming board events.
- Preliminary determination hearing for High School and Sugar Grove building projects
- Board Listening Tour scheduled for March 16 at Center Grove Middle School North
Special Board Meeting (Public) / 7:30am
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is holding a special public meeting to conduct a 1028 Preliminary Determination hearing for the high school and Sugar Grove building projects. The board will vote on a motion to approve the preliminary determination, which is a required step for financing these projects. The agenda also includes procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, adoption of the agenda, and public comments.
- Motion to approve preliminary determination for high school and Sugar Grove building projects
- Public comments allowed on scheduled agenda items, registration required before meeting
- Board listening tour scheduled for March 15, 2022 at Center Grove Middle School North
- Next regular board meeting on March 17, 2022 at Education Service Center
Regular Board Meeting (Public) / Rescheduled from 02/03/2022 - 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees held a regular public meeting on February 7, 2022, rescheduled from February 3. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a personnel report, accounts payable and payroll claims, a field trip report, proposed summer camps/programs, student transfer application dates, and a resolution for 2021 year-end transfers. The meeting also included a recognition of the Indiana State Wrestling Champion and public comments.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel report, accounts payable/payroll claims, field trip report, summer camps/programs, and student transfer dates
- Approved resolution for 2021 year-end transfers
- Recognized Indiana State Wrestling Champion
- Announced March 15 listening tour at MSN Cafeteria and March 17 regular board meeting
Executive Session (Private) / Rescheduled from 02/03/2022 - 6:00pm
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss specific legal and personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding litigation strategy, school safety measures, and individual employee performance evaluations.
- Discussion of strategy with respect to litigation
- Discussion of school safety and security assessment, design, and implementation
- Discussion of job performance evaluations for individual employees
Special Board Meeting (Public) / 7:00am
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees held a special public meeting and voted unanimously on four action items: approving COVID-related absence forgiveness for employees, accepting bids for Phase 2 of the Pleasant Grove Elementary renovation, approving architectural services agreements for middle school projects, and approving a construction services agreement covering middle schools and Pleasant Grove and Sugar Grove renovations. The meeting also included procedural items like call to order, mission statement, pledge of allegiance, and public comment registration rules.
- Approved COVID related absence forgiveness for employees
- Accepted bids for Phase 2 Pleasant Grove Elementary renovation project
- Approved architectural services agreements for middle school projects (MSC and MSN)
- Approved construction services agreement for middle schools, Pleasant Grove, and Sugar Grove projects
- Next regular board meeting announced for February 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Board Community Tour (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is holding a public community tour at Center Grove High School. The meeting consists of procedural items including call to order, pledge of allegiance, opening comments, and public comment, where residents can share ideas or concerns. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.
- Public comment session for residents to share ideas or concerns
- Community tour begins January 19, 2022
- Registration form prioritizes comment requests
- Meeting held at Center Grove High School, 2717 South Morgantown Road, Greenwood, IN
Executive Session (Private) / 6:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session on January 10, 2022, at 6:00pm. The agenda lists three discussion items permitted under Indiana law: litigation strategy, real property transaction strategy, and school safety and security measures. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is private.
- Discussion of strategy with respect to litigation (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2B))
- Discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2D))
- Discussion of assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3))
Board of Finance Meeting (Public) / Following Regular Meeting
The Center Grove Community Schools Board of Finance met publicly following the regular meeting. The board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution establishing the Board of Finance and a resolution allowing investments of public funds under state code. The CFO also presented a report on the fiscal condition of the school corporation.
- Resolution to establish a Board of Finance adopted (motion by Amy Counts, second by Scott Alexander)
- Investment resolution adopted under IC 5-13-9-5.7 for public funds
- Report of Fiscal Condition presented by CFO Dr. Paul Gabriel
- All votes carried unanimously (4 yeas)
Board Reorganization Meeting (Public) / 7:00pm
The Center Grove Community Schools Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers and approving the 2022 board organization and meeting dates. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, personnel, claims, and grants, and took action on a resolution for middle school projects involving lease confirmation and bond issuance.
- Elected board president for 2022 (motion carried 4-0)
- Approved 2022 Board Organization and meeting dates
- Approved consent agenda including personnel report, claims, and field trip report
- Accepted grant from Johnson County Community Foundation
- Approved resolution for middle school projects: lease confirmation, bond issuance, additional appropriation