Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation public meetings in 2020

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board met to consider several consent items including fund transfers and service contracts. Actions included approving payments totaling $8,600,378.26 and authorizing multiple internal budget adjustments.

• Allowance of payments for November 2020 totaling $8,600,378.26
• Agreement with Indiana Youth Institute for $10,000.00 regarding the GAIN manual
• Agreement with Ellevation, Inc. for English Learner program management software
• Transfer of up to $6,000,000.00 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund
• Renewal of the AT&T Centrex Service Agreement

The Board approved the 2021-2022 school calendar and updates to the Emergency Preparedness Plans and Drills policy. Several financial transfers, insurance renewals, and personnel recommendations were also approved.

• Approved revised 2020-2021 school calendar (6-1)
• Approved 2021-2022 school calendar (7-0)
• Approved updates to Policy 8420 - Emergency Preparedness Plans and Drills (7-0)
• Approved Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal (7-0)
• Approved Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (6-1)
• Approved agreement with Indiana Youth Institute (6-1)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board voted on consent items including payments, surplus equipment, and contracts. Key decision was approving a T-Mobile hotspot agreement to provide 250 devices for students lacking internet access, funded by a Toyota grant. Informational items included monthly financial reports and a policy update on emergency drills.

• Allowance of payments totaling $10,606,460.92
• Declared SICTC equipment as surplus for auction (2006 Cincinnati Milacron, Randcastle Sheet Extruder, Zed Industries Thermoformer)
• Approved T-Mobile hotspot agreement for 250 devices at no cost to families, with $85 replacement fee
• Extended contract with EL Education for professional development services
• Renewed property and casualty insurance with Liberty Mutual at 4.5% premium increase

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items, including a mobile hotspot agreement with T-Mobile and a contract extension for professional development. Personnel recommendations and the declaration of SICTC equipment as surplus property were also approved.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved resolution for continued participation in Indiana Bond Bank for 2021 (7-0)
• Declared SICTC equipment as surplus property (7-0)
• Approved mobile hotspot agreement with T-Mobile (7-0)
• Approved contract extension with EL Education Services for professional development (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board approved consent items including $7,509,183.55 in payments for late October and a renewed lease with the Evansville Otters for Bosse Field. They also approved personnel recommendations, the 2021-2022 Program of Studies with new course proposals, and updates to Policy 8462 on child abuse and neglect. All items passed unanimously.

• Allowance of payments totaling $7,509,183.55 for October 23, 26, and 30, 2020
• Purchase of a Defibtech AED for Central High School from extracurricular funds for $1,285
• Renewal of the agreement with Evansville Otters for use of Bosse Field, with amended terms
• Approval of 2021-2022 Program of Studies including new course title and number changes
• Updates to Policy 8462 clarifying mandatory reporting of child abuse to DCS and optional notification of law enforcement

The Board of School Trustees approved the 2021-2022 Program of Studies and updates to Policy 8462 regarding Child Abuse and Neglect. Other approved items included personnel recommendations, equipment purchases from extra curricular funds, and a renewal agreement with the Evansville Otters.

• Approved 2021-2022 Program of Studies (7-0)
• Approved updates to Policy 8462 - Child Abuse and Neglect (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Evansville Otters (7-0)
• Approved purchase of equipment from Extra Curricular Funds (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2020 meetings (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board met to approve several consent items including large-scale payments and contract changes. The meeting also included the swearing in of the new EVSC Police Chief and a discussion on transitioning employee retirement benefits.

• Allowance of payments totaling $17,494,262.52 for September and October 2020
• Purchase of basketball/volleyball/wrestling equipment at Thompkins for $22,493.47
• Change order #1 for Central High School HVAC project increasing contract to $180,713.00
• Update to Policy 8390 regarding service animal vaccinations in schools
• Swearing in of the new EVSC Police Chief

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including a natural gas pricing agreement and HVAC change orders. Personnel recommendations were passed, and updates to the service animals in schools policy were approved.

• Approved October 5, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved extracurricular account purchases (7-0)
• Approved grant proposals (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Central High School HVAC Project 2020 (7-0)
• Approved Natural Gas Fixed Pricing Agreement with Constellation (7-0)
• Approved Academic Evaluator Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-1)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a $1,999,999 loan from the Indiana Department of Education for classroom technology, authorized $8,075,656.35 in payments, and approved an agreement with IXL Learning for online curriculum support. They also approved a change order for the North Junior High School cafeteria project, a driver contract for bus route R-88, and a transfer of funds for boiler replacements at four schools.

• Approved $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for classroom technology initiatives
• Authorized allowance of payments totaling $8,075,656.35 for September 18–25, 2020
• Approved change order #2 with Empire Contractors for North Junior High cafeteria project, increasing contract to $1,552,555
• Approved transfer of $37,000 from operations emergency CPF account for boiler replacements at Caze, Helfrich Park, Highland, and McGary schools
• Approved agreement with IXL Learning for online supplemental curriculum support funded by Title IV and Title I

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items, including a construction change order and a state loan petition. Personnel recommendations and a contract with IXL Learning were also approved. The board discussed updates to the service animals in schools policy.

• Approved September 21, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved driver-owned equipment contract (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 with Empire Contractors for North Junior High School Cafeteria Project 2020 (7-0)
• Approved transfer of funds from Operation CPF Emergency Account to School Construction Accounts (7-0)
• Approved petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund Loan (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved agreement with IXL Learning (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approved consent items including $10.3 million in payments, a Lloyd Pool renewal agreement, and a bond resolution increasing the max interest rate to 4%. Action items adopted the 2021 school budget, the 2021-2023 Capital Projects Plan, the 2021-2025 Bus Replacement Plan, and a new policy on use of school facilities. Personnel recommendations were also approved.

• Adopted 2021 school budget with $22 million transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund
• Approved $10,275,732.51 in allowance of payments for August and September 2020
• Renewed Lloyd Pool agreement for $40,213 for 2020-2021 high school swimming season
• Approved bond resolution raising max interest rate from 3% to 4% on 2020 general obligation bonds
• Adopted new Policy 7510 on use of school facilities by outside groups

The Board of School Trustees approved the school budget for calendar year 2021. Members also adopted funding plans for capital projects and bus replacements through 2023 and 2025, respectively.

• Adopted School Budget for Calendar Year 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted 2021-2023 Capital Projects Fund (7-0)
• Adopted 2021-2025 Bus Replacement Fund (7-0)
• Approved Policy 7510 - Use of School Facilities (7-0)
• Approved resolution for investment of surplus funds (7-0)
• Approved Bond Resolution for 2020 General Obligation Bonds (7-0)
• Approved utility easement near Perry Heights Middle School (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Board of Park Commissioners for Lloyd Pool (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board will hold public hearings on the 2021 budget, capital projects fund plan, and bus replacement plan, and on an additional appropriation for debt service. Consent items include approval of minutes, allowance of payments totaling $7,081,926.85, change orders for North Junior High cafeteria and Reitz Bowl bleacher projects, and an academic evaluator agreement. Personnel recommendations are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on the 2021 school budget, 2021–2023 Capital Projects Fund Plan, and 2021–2025 Bus Replacement Plan
• Public hearing on additional appropriation for Debt Service Fund (no new funding needed)
• Change order #1 with Empire Contractors for North Junior High Cafeteria Project: +$875 to $1,544,375
• Change order #2 with Rivertown Construction for Reitz Bowl bleacher project: +$56,364.59 to $792,138.59
• Allowance of payments for August 17–28, 2020 in the amount of $7,081,926.85

The Board approved several consent items, including construction change orders for North Junior High and the Reitz Bowl. Personnel recommendations were approved, and public hearings were held regarding the 2021 school budget and debt service appropriations.

• Approved August 24, 2020 Regular Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Empire Contractors, Inc. for North Junior High Cafeteria Project 2020 (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 with Rivertown Construction for Reitz Bowl Bleacher Project 2020 (6-0)
• Approved Academic Evaluator Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved consent items including $10,297,403.16 in payments, a $5,000,000 transfer from education to operations fund, and hiring of homebound teachers at $34.61/hour. Action items included permission to advertise the bus replacement plan and capital projects plan, plus a public hearing on additional appropriation for 2020 General Obligation Bonds to upgrade school security.

• Allowance of payments totaling $10,297,403.16
• Transfer of $5,000,000 from education fund to operations fund
• Change order #1 for Vogel Elementary HVAC project, increasing contract by $7,855 to $924,110
• Permission to advertise the Bus Replacement Plan 2021-2025
• Public hearing on additional appropriation for 2020 General Obligation Bonds for school security upgrades

The Board of School Trustees approved the adoption of additional appropriations and bond resolutions for 2020 General Obligation Bonds. Members also authorized advertising for a bus replacement plan and a capital projects plan.

• Approved 2020 General Obligation Bonds appropriation and resolution (7-0)
• Approved permission to advertise the Bus Replacement Plan (7-0)
• Approved permission to advertise the Capital Projects Plan (7-0)
• Approved additional appropriations for the Debt Service Fund (7-0)
• Approved hiring of homebound teachers (7-0)
• Approved Policy 3220.01 regarding Teacher Appreciation Grants (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Vogel Elementary School HVAC Project 2020 (7-0)
• Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board voted to approve the EVSC Reopening and Continuous Learning Plan for the 2020-2021 school year and a revised calendar that delays the start of school. They also approved consent items including $7,241,180.21 in payments, a $215,197.00 change order for Bosse High School stadium bleacher refinishing, and adult meal price increases. Policy 8310 regarding public records was updated to clarify allowable fees for document searches.

• Approved EVSC Reopening and Continuous Learning Plan for 2020-2021
• Approved revised 2020-2021 school calendar delaying start and extending school year to May 28, 2021
• Change Order #1 with ARC Construction for Bosse High School Enlow Stadium bleacher refinishing: +$215,197 to a total of $507,497
• Adult meal prices increased: lunch $3.75, breakfast $2.20
• Approved renewal agreement with Vector Solutions for Safe Schools training at $16,794

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The EVSC board approved a consent agenda including a $6.625 million bond for K-8 classroom technology, change orders for stadium renovations, and a contract for GPS on buses. They also approved adding Bosse, Harrison, and Helfrich Park to the Community Eligibility Provision for free breakfast and lunch to all students. Personnel recommendations and a renewal with Panorama Education were also approved.

• $6,625,000 preliminary bond resolution for classroom technology upgrades including Promethean panels and document cameras
• Change order for Reitz High School stadium bleacher renovation increased to $735,774
• Change order for Central High School stadium renovation increased to $797,690
• Bosse, Harrison, and Helfrich Park added to Community Eligibility Provision for free meals for all students
• $4,613,074.62 allowance of payments for July 2020

The Board of School Trustees approved several construction change orders for high school facilities and personnel recommendations. Other approved actions included a petition for the School Technology Advancement Account and agreements with Synovia and Smart Systems.

• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Community Eligibility Provision (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Synovia (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Smart Systems (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for F.J. Reitz High School roof replacement (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Reitz High School stadium bleachers (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Central High School stadium renovations (7-0)
• Approved petition to IDOE for School Technology Advancement Account (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board met virtually and approved a consent agenda including $17.2 million in payments, contract renewals, and a change order for Central High School stadium renovation. The board also voted to increase school meal prices for the 2020-2021 school year, raising lunch prices for middle and high school and breakfast prices across all levels. Additionally, the board awarded a food service maintenance contract and approved a dyslexia screening tool.

• Approved allowance of payments totaling $17,244,022.19
• Approved meal price increases: middle school lunch to $2.35, high school lunch to $2.55, and breakfast increases across grades
• Approved change order #1 for Central High School Stadium Renovation Project, increasing contract to $794,850
• Approved renewal of New Tech Network agreement for $29,200 over two years
• Approved $44,517 agreement with ESGI for dyslexia screening platform

The Board of School Trustees approved increases to school meal prices and a maintenance contract for food service. Members also approved several software renewals, personnel recommendations, and a construction change order for the Central High School Stadium Renovation Project 2020.

• Approved school meal price increases (7-0)
• Approved maintenance contract for food service (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved change order #1 with Arc Construction Co., Inc. for Central High School Stadium Renovation Project 2020 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with ESGI, LLC (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with New Tech Network (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Microsoft License Agreement with Dell (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Vector Solutions (Teach Point) (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board met virtually and approved consent items including $10.16 million in payments, personnel recommendations, and a resolution giving the superintendent flexibility during COVID-19. They also awarded food service bids for the 2020-21 school year totaling approximately $4.79 million and received informational reports on finances and meal prices.

• Approved $10,158,108.91 in allowance of payments for May and June 2020
• Authorized superintendent to establish practices due to COVID-19
• Awarded food bid contracts: bakery to A&D Distributors ($113,174), dairy to Prairie Farms ($847,290), paper/plastic to Farm Boy Food Service ($311,768.85), food staples to CRS One Source ($520,328) and Farm Boy ($2,993,390.75)
• Approved agreement with Ark Crisis Child Care Center for food service
• Renewed Lamar Advertising lease at Bosse Field for $900/year

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items, including resolutions for operational flexibility and board policies during COVID-19. The board also approved personnel recommendations and awarded a food bid to Underwood.

• Approved minutes of June 8, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Ark Crisis Child Care Center (7-0)
• Approved grant proposals (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Rising Stars Childcare, LLC (7-0)
• Approved resolution for flexibility due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved resolution regarding board policies during COVID-19 (7-0)
• Awarded food bid to Underwood (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board meets virtually to vote on consent items including approval of $7.3 million in payments, a lease for 1,590 iPads for 2nd graders, and renewals of contracts with Youth First and Evansville Association for the Blind. The board also receives information on food service bids for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Lease agreement to purchase 1,590 Apple iPads for 2nd grade at 0% interest, two payments of $288,957.75 each from Common School Funds
• Allowance of payments totaling $7,326,142.53 for May 18–29, 2020
• Renewal agreement with Youth First, Inc. for $623,607 to support 19 social workers in 20 schools
• Food service bids: Bakery to A&D Distributors ($113,174), Dairy to Prairie Farms ($847,290), Paper/Plastic to Farm Boy ($311,768.85), Food staples to CRS One Source ($520,328) and Farm Boy ($2,993,390.75)
• Agreement with Mass Insight for Harrison High School school improvement, funded by state grant dollars

The Board of School Trustees approved personnel recommendations and a series of consent items. These included agreements for Apple iPads, Youth First, and the Evansville Association for the Blind.

• Approved May 26, 2020 Virtual Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Mass Insight - Harrison High School (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement for purchase of Apple iPads (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Youth First (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a consent agenda including a $5,000,000 transfer from the education fund to the operations fund, the 2020-2021 class fee schedule (with only instrumental rental increase), and a $348,600 three-year extension for Apex Digital Curriculum. Also approved were tentative rescheduled graduation dates for 2019-2020 due to COVID-19 and personnel recommendations. Information items included monthly financial reports on education and operations funds.

• Resolution to transfer $5,000,000 from education fund to operations fund
• Approval of 2020-2021 class fee schedule (only instrumental rental fee increase)
• Renewal of Apex Digital Curriculum contract for three years totaling $348,600
• Tentative rescheduled 2019-2020 graduation dates due to COVID-19
• Allowance of payments totaling $10,821,171.87 for April and May 2020

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including the 2020-2021 school rules, class fee structures, and personnel recommendations. The board also approved rescheduled graduation dates for 2019-20 due to COVID-19 and set dates for 2020-2021.

• Approved 2020-2021 School Rules (7-0)
• Approved tentative rescheduled 2019-20 graduation dates due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 high school graduation dates (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 class fee structure (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)
• Approved renewal amendment with Apex (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with KLK Holdings, d/b/a Level 10 (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The board held a public hearing on renovations at F.J. Reitz High School and approved several action items including construction contracts, curriculum renewals, and personnel recommendations. Approved payments of $7.4 million and new textbook rental rates were considered but the motion on rates failed. All other items passed unanimously.

• Public hearing on proposed renovation of F.J. Reitz High School
• Approved $1,543,500 contract with Empire Contractors for North Jr High School cafeteria addition
• Approved $637,950 for Reitz High School stadium bleacher refinishing (River Town Construction)
• Approved $292,300 for Bosse High School stadium bleacher refinishing (Arc Construction)
• Motion to set textbook rental rates for 2020–2021 failed with no votes recorded

The Board approved several facility projects, including a cafeteria addition at North Jr High School and refinishing projects at Reitz High School and Bosse Enlow Stadium. Multiple curriculum resource renewals were approved, while a motion regarding textbook rental rates failed.

• Approved North Jr High School Cafeteria Addition Project 2020 (7-0)
• Approved Reitz High School Bowl Refinishing Project 2020 (7-0)
• Approved Bosse Enlow Stadium Refinishing Project 2020 (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreements with Newsela, Achieve3000, Quaver, and Mystery Science (7-0)
• Approved curriculum resources (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Textbook Rental Rates for 2020-2021 School Year motion failed

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board is voting on consent items including a $1,999,999 loan from the Indiana Department of Education for classroom technology and a $628,600 bid for 3,500 Chromebooks. The board will also discuss financial reports, curriculum resource renewals, and a $1,543,500 cafeteria addition at North Jr High School.

• Allowance of payments totaling $10,057,250.78 for March 23, April 2, 3, 9, and 10, 2020
• Petition for a $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for classroom technology
• Award of $628,600 bid to Prosys for 3,500 4th and 5th grade Chromebooks
• Recommendation to accept $1,543,500 base bid from Empire Contractors for North Jr High cafeteria addition
• Proposed textbook rental rates for 2020–2021 school year

The Board of School Trustees approved a bid for elementary student devices. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, a grant proposal, and a loan petition to the Indiana Department of Education.

• Awarded Elementary Student Device Bid (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund Loan (7-0)
• Approved Grant Proposal (7-0)
• Approved Allowance of Payments (7-0)
• Approved April 6, 2020 Virtual Board meeting minutes (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a $3,794,610 guaranteed energy savings contract for Bosse Field upgrades and a related financing resolution not exceeding $3,800,000. They also awarded a $772,900 contract for Central High School stadium renovations and a $100,000 mowing contract for the 10350 Petersburg Road property. The board granted the superintendent flexibility in operations due to COVID-19.

• Approved $3,794,610 energy savings contract for Bosse Field upgrades
• Approved financing resolution up to $3,800,000 for Bosse Field improvements
• Awarded $772,900 Central High School stadium project to Arc Construction
• Approved $100,000 mowing services contract at 10350 Petersburg Road with 4D LLC
• Approved resolution authorizing superintendent flexibility due to COVID-19

The Board of School Trustees approved several facility projects, including energy efficiency upgrades at Bosse Field and the Central High School Stadium Project 2020. Members also passed a resolution for flexibility due to COVID-19 and approved personnel recommendations.

• Approved resolution for flexibility due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract for Bosse Field Energy Efficiency Upgrades (7-0)
• Approved financing for Energy Savings Contract with Banterra Bank (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded Central High School Stadium Project 2020 (7-0)
• Awarded Network Equipment Bid (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved mowing services agreement for 10350 Petersburg Road property (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Board of School Trustees meeting dates (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board approved a $15 weekly fee increase for the Wee Care childcare program, effective January 1, 2021, with a 4-2 vote. Consent items included $7,970,434.92 in payments, approval of a revised Teamsters custodial agreement, and a $179,000 HVAC contract for Central High School. Information items covered a $772,900 Central High Stadium renovation bid and a resolution to finance energy savings improvements at Bosse Field up to $3.8 million.

• Wee Care fee increase of $15/week approved 4-2, effective Jan 2021
• Central High School Office Area HVAC contract awarded to Haase Mechanical for $179,000
• Allowance of payments totaling $7,970,434.92 approved
• Revised agreement with Teamsters Custodial and Maintenance Group approved
• Central High School Stadium Project bid of $772,900 from Arc Construction received as information

The Board of School Trustees approved a contract for the Central High School Office Area HVAC Project 2020 and updated the fee structure for Wee Care. Other approved items included personnel recommendations and a revised agreement with the Teamsters Custodial and Maintenance Group.

• Approved Central High School Office Area HVAC Project 2020 contract (6-0)
• Approved new Wee Care fee structure (4-2)
• Approved updates to Policy 7441 regarding Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved revised agreement with Teamsters Custodial and Maintenance Group (6-0)
• Approved grant proposals (6-0)
• Approved purchase of items from extracurricular funds (6-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board considers multiple consent items including a $5 million transfer from the education fund to the operations fund, approval of $11.6 million in payments, and renewal of contracts with Easterseals and merchandise vendors. Board will also vote on policy updates for test security and budget hearings, and approve East Gibson School Corporation joining the EVSC CTE program. A presentation on complexity in school funding is scheduled.

• Transfer $5,000,000 from education fund to operations fund (HEA 1009)
• Allowance of payments totaling $11,606,870.09 for January–February 2020
• Renewal agreement with Easterseals Rehabilitation Center for special education services
• East Gibson School Corporation to join EVSC CTE program at Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center
• Central High School Office Area HVAC Project 2020 bid from Haase Mechanical for $179,000

The Board approved a proposal for the East Gibson School Corporation to join the EVSC CTE District. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations, policy updates regarding test security and budget hearings, and several vendor renewal agreements.

• Approved proposal for East Gibson School Corporation to join the EVSC CTE District (6-0)
• Approved updates to Policy 2623.01 Test Security Provisions for Statewide Assessments (6-0)
• Approved updates to Policy 6230 - Budget Hearing (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Easterseals Rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved renewal agreements with Pel Industries and Ohiopyle Prints (6-0)
• Approved resolution to transfer funds from Education Fund to Operations Fund (6-0)
• Approved appointment to the Darmstadt Redevelopment Commission (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board voted to approve several action items, including a $10/week increase to the Extended Day Summer Camp fee (now $100/week), a $519,900 partial re-roof contract for Reitz High School, and a $916,255 HVAC renovation contract for Vogel Elementary. Consent items totaling $8,646,440.14 in payments and routine approvals were also passed. The board received information on policy updates and the Wee Care program changes.

• Approved $8,646,440.14 in allowance of payments for Jan 24 and 31, 2020
• Approved $519,900 contract to B&S Roofing for Reitz High School partial re-roof
• Approved $916,255 contract to Debra-Kuempel for Vogel Elementary HVAC renovation
• Approved $10/week increase to Extended Day Summer Camp fee (from $90 to $100 per week)
• Discussed updates to policies on test security and budget hearing requirements

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board held an executive session at 5:00 PM for collective bargaining, litigation, property, safety, job evaluations, and training. During the regular meeting, they approved a consent agenda including $13,622,124.35 in payments, grant proposals, carryover of unexpended appropriations, and several vendor agreements. They adopted new Policy 8391 allowing therapy dogs in schools and approved CTE course alignment for Perkins V. Personnel recommendations were approved, and the board received an update on the RAMP program and information on Wee Care program changes.

• Allowance of payments totaling $13,622,124.35
• Adoption of new Policy 8391 on therapy dogs in schools
• Approval of renewal agreement with Scripps Howard for Tri-State Spelling Bee sponsorship
• Approval of agreement with Resource Associates for grant writing at $3,300
• Approval of CTE course alignment for Perkins V

The Board of School Trustees approved a new policy regarding therapy dogs in schools and the CTE alignment. Several consent items were passed, including budget transfers and vendor agreements.

• Approved New Policy 8391 - Therapy Dogs in Schools (6-0)
• Approved CTE Alignment (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Scripps Howard (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Resource Associates (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Vector Solutions (6-0)
• Approved transfer of appropriations within the 2020 budget (6-0)
• Approved carry over of 2019 encumbered but unexpended appropriations (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board held its regular meeting, reorganizing with the election of Jeff Worthington as President, Andy Guarino as Vice President, and Chris Kiefer as Secretary for 2020. The board approved consent items including $26.3 million in payments, a roof project change order, and an agreement for the Festival of Nations at Old National Events Plaza. Personnel recommendations were approved, and a new policy on therapy dogs in schools was introduced for information.

• Elected Jeff Worthington President, Andy Guarino Vice President, and Chris Kiefer Secretary for 2020
• Approved $26,312,608.70 in allowance of payments for November 2019 through January 2020
• Approved Change Order #1 with Lehman Roofing, decreasing the Hebron Elementary roof contract from $335,000 to $334,148
• Approved agreement with Old National Events Plaza for the 2020 Festival of Nations
• Introduced new Policy 8391 on therapy dogs in schools for information

The Board of School Trustees reorganized its leadership for 2020 and approved a series of consent items, including facility repairs and educational software. Personnel recommendations and the appointment of a legislative liaison were also approved.

• Elected Jeff Worthington as President (7-0)
• Elected Andy Guarino as Vice President (7-0)
• Elected Chris Kiefer as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved Organizational Resolution (7-0)
• Approved December 9, 2019 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Edmentum Exact Path Intervention (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Lehman Roofing for Hebron Elementary Roof Project 2019 (7-0)
• Appointed Andy Guarino as Legislative Liaison to the Indiana School Board Association (7-0)

Finance Meeting: Immediately Following the Regular Board Meeting

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of Finance met on January 13, 2020, immediately after the regular board meeting. The board elected its president and secretary to serve as the same on the Board of Finance, and received the annual report of investments. This is a routine annual meeting required by Indiana law.

• Election of Board President and Secretary to serve as same on the Board of Finance (motion carried unanimously)
• Presentation of the Annual Report of Investments by Dr. Underwood

The Board of Finance met to establish its leadership for the year. The board voted to have the Board President and Secretary serve in the same roles on the Board of Finance.

• Approved election of Board President and Secretary to serve as same on the Board of Finance (7-0)