Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved consent items including $11,372,852.12 in payments, transfers to the Rainy Day and Post Retirement Severance funds, and a $5.5 million transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. The board also approved a property and casualty insurance renewal with Liberty Mutual totaling $1,242,820, an 11% increase over last year. Additionally, the board discussed the Bosse High School chiller replacement project ($891,924) and a clinical residency agreement with Marian University ($35,000 per student).
- Approved allowance of payments totaling $11,372,852.12
- Approved transfer of $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Approved property and casualty insurance renewal for $1,242,820 (11% increase)
- Discussed Bosse High School chiller replacement project at $891,924
- Discussed clinical residency agreement with Marian University at $35,000 per student
The Board approved a revised 2023-2024 school calendar following feedback from residents and principals regarding fall break timing. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, insurance renewals, and various fund transfers.
- Approved 2023-2024 Revised School Calendar (6-0)
- Approved Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal (6-0)
- Adopted Policy 3110 - Drug-Free Workplace (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved Architects/Engineers for 2023 Construction Projects (6-0)
- Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (6-0)
- Approved reduction of appropriations (6-0)
- Approved transfers to Rainy Day and Post Retirement Severance Funds (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The board will vote on awarding a roof replacement contract for Stringtown Elementary School, consider adopting a tobacco-free campus policy, and approve a three-year software agreement with EMS Linq for food and nutrition services. Consent items include allowance of payments totaling $11.7 million, approval of a reinsurance renewal with Anthem, and reappointments to area boards.
- Award $413,400 contract to B&S Roofing for Stringtown Elementary roof replacement
- Approve reinsurance renewal with Anthem at $221,083 (16% increase, net 7.16% after rebates)
- Approve three-year EMS Linq software agreement for $184,915 for food service operations
- Adopt Policy 8002 - Tobacco Free Campus, replacing five existing policies
- Renew property and casualty insurance with Liberty Mutual for $1,242,820 (11% increase)
The Board of School Trustees approved a contract for the 2023 Stringtown Elementary School Roof Replacement Project and adopted a tobacco-free campus policy. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, a reinsurance renewal, and an agreement with EMS Linq.
- Approved 2023 Stringtown Elementary School Roof Replacement Project contract (6-0)
- Adopted Policy 8002 - Tobacco Free Campus (6-0)
- Approved agreement with EMS Linq (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved Reinsurance Renewal (6-0)
- Approved reappointments to EVPL and Evansville Area Plan Commission (6-0)
- Approved grant proposals (6-0)
- Approved purchase of items from Extra Curricular Accounts (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board is meeting to decide on several operational items, including consent items for payments, natural gas pricing, and insurance renewal. Action items include ratifying a $2.3 million energy savings contract with Energy Systems Group for district-wide lighting upgrades, purchasing Goalbook Toolkit software for special education teachers, and updating policies on student teachers and volunteers.
- Ratification of $2,306,782 Energy Savings Contract with Energy Systems Group for district lighting upgrades (Phase 1), with expected $458,675 in rebates
- Approval of fixed natural gas pricing with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC from Nov 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2023
- Approval of Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance renewal with Midwest Employers, an $18,169 increase over two years
- Purchase of Goalbook Toolkit software from Enome, Inc. for $123,760 for 208 special education teachers
- Approval of $72,000 evaluation agreement with Diehl Consulting Group for 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Harper, Stringtown, Hebron, and Vogel
The Board of School Trustees approved a Phase 1 energy savings contract for district lighting upgrades and purchased Goalbook Toolkit software. Personnel recommendations were approved, and updates to policies regarding student teachers, extracurricular employment, and volunteers were adopted.
- Approved energy savings contract with Energy Systems Group for District Lighting Upgrades: Phase 1 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Goalbook Toolkit Software from Enome, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved updates to Policies 3120.06, 3120.08, and 8120 (5-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
- Approved fixed pricing for natural gas with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC (5-0)
- Approved workers' compensation excess insurance renewal (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Diehl Consulting Group (5-0)
- Approved purchase of items from extracurricular accounts (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The EVSC Board voted to approve a consent agenda including $19 million in payments, a bus route contract, and a $340,722 TNTP agreement for math curriculum support. Also approved was a $328,893 agreement with Instruction Partners for instructional support, updated criminal history policies, and personnel recommendations including swearing in two school resource officers.
- Approval of $19,083,713.44 in allowance of payments
- Approval of $340,722 agreement with TNTP for math curriculum selection and training
- Approval of $328,893 agreement with Instruction Partners for K-12 instructional support
- Adoption of replacement policies 3010 and 3011 on criminal history checks per state laws
- Swearing in of two new EVSC School Resource Police Officers
The Board of School Trustees approved several administrative contracts, personnel recommendations, and updated policies regarding criminal history checks for applicants and employees. The board also swore in new School Resource Police Officers.
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
- Approved driver-owned equipment contract (6-0)
- Approved educational consultant agreement (6-0)
- Approved agreement with TNTP (6-0)
- Approved 2022-23 Community Learning Center Coordinator Salary Schedule (6-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
- Approved replacement policies 3010 and 3011 regarding criminal history checks (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a consent agenda including over $10 million in payments, a $2 million loan from the Indiana Department of Education for technology, and several contracts. The board also authorized a $500,000 agreement with Mass Insight Education for continuous improvement planning, software purchases, and a change order for restroom renovations at Vogel Elementary.
- Allowance of payments totaling $10,463,285.19 for September 2022
- Petition to Indiana DOE for a $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for student devices and network infrastructure
- Agreement with Mass Insight Education for up to $500,000 in organizational coherence services
- Purchase of software from Marcia Brenner Associates for $34,202.30 plus annual fees
- Change order #1 for Vogel Elementary restroom renovations, $17,922 (new total $478,222)
The Board of School Trustees approved several administrative consent items, including facility change orders and vendor agreements. Personnel recommendations and updates to policies regarding board functions, membership, and student enrollment eligibility were also approved.
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
- Approved changes to Policy 0130 (Functions) and Policy 0140 (Membership) (5-0)
- Approved Policy 5111 regarding legal settlement and enrollment eligibility (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Empire Contractors for Vogel Elementary restroom renovations (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Midwest Roofing & Sheet Metal for Stringtown Elementary roof project (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Mass Insight Education & Research (5-0)
- Approved petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund Loan (5-0)
- Approved Letter of Understanding with Teamsters Local 215 and contract driver agreement amendment (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The board will hold a public hearing and vote on an additional appropriation and final bond resolution for the 2022 General Obligation Bonds, with proceeds used for school safety upgrades. They will also adopt the 2023 school budget, including appropriations and tax rates. Consent items include approval of $12.5 million in payments, renewal of the PSAT 8/9 assessment, a change order for Cedar Hall painting, and a temporary easement for Walnut Street reconstruction.
- Adoption of the 2023 school budget (Resolution of Appropriations and Tax Rates)
- Public hearing and adoption of Additional Appropriation and Bond Resolution for 2022 General Obligation Bonds (for school safety)
- Allowance of payments totaling $12,509,234.07
- Renewal of College Board PSAT 8/9 for 8th and 9th graders at estimated cost of $43,419.60
- Change Order #2 with Danco Construction for Cedar Hall K-8 exterior paint project, increasing contract to $669,070.00
The Board approved the school budget for calendar year 2023 and established funding plans for capital projects and bus replacements. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations and a district-wide energy savings project.
- Adopted School Budget for Calendar Year 2023 (6-0)
- Adopted 2023-2025 Capital Projects Fund (6-0)
- Adopted 2023-2027 Bus Replacement Fund (6-0)
- Approved Additional Appropriation and Bond Resolution for 2022 General Obligation Bonds (6-0)
- Awarded contract for 2022 District-Wide Energy Savings Project (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #2 with Danco Construction for Cedar Hall K-8 School exterior paint (6-0)
- Approved partial acquisition and easement for Phase 3 of Walnut Street Reconstruction (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will hold a public hearing on the 2023 budget, 2023-2025 Capital Projects Fund Plan, and 2023-2027 Bus Replacement Plan. The board also considers consent items including $9.9 million in payments, an $89,094 transfer for emergency boiler replacement at Lincoln School, a $17,373 change order for the Culver Pre-K renovation, and a $76,000 renewal of the iObservation teacher evaluation system. Personnel recommendations and a study on stipend increases are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on the 2023 budget, 2023-2025 Capital Projects Fund Plan, and 2023-2027 Bus Replacement Plan
- Allowance of payments totaling $9,948,311.57 for August 2022
- Transfer of $89,094 from CPF emergency fund for boiler replacement at Lincoln School
- Change Order #2 of $17,373 for Culver Family Learning Center Pre-K renovation (new total $244,073)
- Renewal of Marzano Evaluation Center (iObservation) teacher evaluation system at $76,000 annually
The Board approved several consent items, including a fund transfer for Lincoln School construction and a change order for the Culver Pre-K renovation. Personnel recommendations were approved, and the Board voted to conduct a study on increasing stipends for extra duties. A public hearing was held regarding the 2023 school budget and capital project plans.
- Approved August 22, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (4-0)
- Approved fund transfer from CPF Emergency Fund to Lincoln School Construction Account (4-0)
- Approved Change Order #2 with Empire Contractors for Culver Pre-K Renovation (4-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Marzano Evaluation Center (4-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (4-0)
- Approved motion to conduct a study to increase stipends for extra duties (4-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The EVSC Board will vote on a consent agenda including $10.7 million in payments, a $5.5 million transfer from education to operations fund, and a $292,000 contract with Mass Insight Education for alternative education analysis. Also up for action: approval of adult meal price increases and renewal of Anthem healthcare coverage. Personnel recommendations and grant proposals are also on the agenda.
- Allowance of payments totaling $10,683,101.44 for July and August 2022
- Transfer of $5,500,000 from education fund to operations fund
- Agreement with Mass Insight Education for $292,000 to support alternative education pathways
- Change order #1 for Highland School parking lot renovation, adding $15,030 (new total $231,775)
- Renewal of Anthem healthcare coverage for employees (3-year, no rate increase in 2023)
The Board of School Trustees approved several administrative items, including personnel recommendations and a healthcare renewal with Anthem. Members also authorized the advertising of the Bus Replacement Plan and the Capital Projects Plan.
- Approved adult school meal price increases (6-0)
- Approved permission to advertise the Bus Replacement Plan (6-0)
- Approved permission to advertise the Capital Projects Plan (6-0)
- Approved renewal with Anthem for employee healthcare coverage (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with River Town Construction, LLC for Highland Parking Renovations Project 2022 (6-0)
- Approved agreement with Riverside Insights (6-0)
- Approved agreement with Mass Insight Education (6-0)
- Approved transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approved a $6.5 million bond to fund projects including chiller replacements, overpass renovations, and security cameras. They also approved a CTE program of studies adding new courses, a $7.1 million allowance of payments, and several change orders and contracts. The meeting included public comment and recognition of good news.
- Approved $6,500,000 General Obligation Bond of 2022 for Bosse chiller replacements, Delaware overpass renovations, Harrison/Reitz exterior renovations, carpeting, and security cameras
- Approved $7,098,947.67 in allowance of payments for July 2022
- Approved CTE Program of Studies adding courses in cybersecurity, interior design, photography, and business communications
- Approved change orders for Central High School foundation (+$8,050) and Highland Elementary corridor renovations (+$5,020)
- Approved renewal agreement with Edmentum for Exact Path K-12 digital learning at $19,573.25
The Board of School Trustees approved the CTE Program of Studies and several consent items, including facility change orders and software agreements. Personnel recommendations and a leave of absence were also approved. The board received presentations on the 2023 budget and adult school meal price increases.
- Approved leave of absence for Pat Shoulders (6-0)
- Approved CTE Program of Studies (6-0)
- Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
- Approved preliminary bond and reimbursement resolutions (6-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Edmentum (6-0)
- Approved agreement with SchoolMessenger Safe Arrival (6-0)
- Approved donation of surplus bus to the Boom Squad (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board considered and approved consent items including an allowance of payments totaling $10,818,237.06 and a transfer of $102,400 for emergency roof repair at the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond Campus. Renewals were approved for Aramark uniform services, Carver Community Organization tutoring (up to $32,800), NWEA assessments, and AT&T Centrex telephone service ($682.50/month for 36 months). The board also authorized a bus routing consultant agreement with Jack S. Feldbusch. Personnel recommendations were listed but no details were provided in the agenda.
- Allowance of payments: $10,818,237.06
- Transfer of $102,400 for emergency roof repair at AIS Diamond Campus due to wind storm
- Renewal with Carver Community Organization for tutoring up to $32,800
- Renewal of AT&T Centrex telephone service at $682.50/month for 36 months
- Approval of bus routing consultant agreement with Jack S. Feldbusch
The Board of School Trustees approved a new policy for teacher appreciation grants and updated the public participation policy for board meetings. Several service renewals and a fund transfer for the AIS Diamond Campus construction were also approved.
- Approved Policy 3220.01 - Teacher Appreciation Grants (7-0)
- Approved changes to Policy 1305 - Public Participation at Board Meetings (7-0)
- Approved transfer of funds from CPF Emergency Fund to AIS Diamond Campus Construction Account (7-0)
- Approved renewal with Aramark Uniform Service (7-0)
- Approved renewal with Carver Community Organization (7-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with NWEA (7-0)
- Approved renewal of AT&T Centrex Service Agreement (7-0)
- Approved Bus Routing Consultant Agreement (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a consent agenda including $9,012,380.94 in payments, a five-year beverage contract renewal with Pepsico valued at $2,289,969.61, and several other items. The board also approved the purchase of new fitness equipment using ESSER funds.
- Renewal of beverage contract with Pepsico for $2,289,969.61 over five years
- Allowance of payments totaling $9,012,380.94
- Change order #1 for Reitz High School exterior project for $16,103 (total $478,613)
- Renewal agreement with Panorama Education for $39,000 (funded by Title IV)
- Purchase of new fitness equipment using ESSER funds
The Board approved a series of consent items including contract renewals and a construction change order. Personnel recommendations and the purchase of new fitness equipment were also approved.
- Approved June 27, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
- Approved petition to Indiana Department of Education for School Technology Advancement Account (7-0)
- Approved beverage contract renewal with Pepsico (7-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Panorama Education (7-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Arc Construction for Reitz High School Exterior Project 2022 (7-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Sproutary (7-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved the June 6, 10, 13, and 17, 2022 payment allowance of $9,386,922.40. It also approved several contract renewals, including Vector Solutions SafeSchools ($17,290), TeachPoint ($17,229.49), Newsela ($103,760.22), and the Amira Learning digital assessment tool ($43,200). The board adopted the 2022‑2023 school rules and a new public‑participation policy. All items were approved by motion and vote.
- Approve $9,386,922.40 allowance of payments for June 2022
- Renew Vector Solutions SafeSchools contract for $17,290
- Renew Vector Solutions TeachPoint contract for $17,229.49
- Renew Newsela subscription for $103,760.22
- Approve Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Amira Learning tool for $43,200
The Board of School Trustees approved the school rules for the 2022-2023 year and a new policy regarding public participation at board meetings. Several vendor renewals and personnel recommendations were also approved.
- Approved 2022-2023 School Rules (7-0)
- Approved Policy 1305 - Public Participation at Board Meetings (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Amira Learning Digital Assessment Tool (7-0)
- Approved Reliance Standard and Matrix Absence Management FMLA/Leave Management (7-0)
- Approved renewal agreements with Vector Solutions (SafeSchools and TeachPoint), Newsela, and Evansville Association for the Blind (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Study.com (7-0)
- Approved allowance of payments and June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will consider approving a five-year contract with PowerSchool for new district application systems, including student information and finance tools. The consent agenda includes approval of $11.7 million in payments, a change order for Cedar Hall painting, and several service contracts. The board will also vote on updates to the budget preparation policy to align with state law on rainy-day fund transfers.
- Approval of $11,731,065.84 in allowance of payments
- Change order #1 with Danco Construction for Cedar Hall exterior paint project (net +$21,210)
- 5-year contract with PowerSchool for student information system, eFinance, assessment tools, and Naviance
- Special Education Placement Resolution authorizing superintendent to sign out-of-district placement agreements
- Contract with Smart Systems for food safety and sanitation ($10,455.80/month)
The Board of School Trustees approved several operational contracts, personnel recommendations, and a policy update for budget preparation. Decisions included approving a new district application system via PowerSchool and a change order for exterior painting at Cedar Hall K-8 School.
- Approved Agreement with PowerSchool for New District Application Systems (5-0)
- Approved updates to Policy 6220 - Budget Preparation (5-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Danco Construction for Cedar Hall K-8 School Exterior Paint Project 2022 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution for Special Education Placements Outside the Corporation (5-0)
- Approved membership renewal with Education Advisory Board (EAB) (5-0)
- Approved Agreement with Smart Systems (5-0)
- Approved maintenance contracts for Food Service (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approved a series of consent items, including a $12,777,893.26 allowance of payments for April‑May 2022. It also authorized a $5,500,000 transfer from the education fund to the operations fund, a $22,350 change order for the Culver Special Education Pre‑K renovation, and updates to class fee schedules and curriculum contracts. All motions were moved by Paul T. Gamblin, seconded by Karen Ragland, and carried.
- Allowance of Payments: $12,777,893.26 for specified dates in April‑May 2022 (Policy 0168)
- Transfer of $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund (Policy 6231)
- Change Order #1 for Culver Special Education Pre‑K Renovation: $22,350 (total project $226,700)
- Approval of 2022‑2023 Class Fee Schedule with a $3 K‑8 PE fee addition
- Two‑year renewal with Youth First for 32 social workers: $1,660,456 for 2022‑23 and $1,718,572 for 2023‑24
The Board of School Trustees approved a series of consent items including facility renovations, curriculum pilots, and vendor renewals. Personnel recommendations were approved despite one dissenting vote. The board also authorized a fund transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund.
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-1)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Culver Special Education PreK Renovation Project 2022 (6-0)
- Approved Class Fee Schedule for 2022-2023 School Year (6-0)
- Approved First Grade Pilot Curricula for Oak Hill Elementary and High School Spanish textbook rental rates (6-0)
- Approved resolution to request a school number for EVSC Virtual Academy (6-0)
- Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (6-0)
- Approved renewal agreements with Achieve3000, Youth First, and Josten's (6-0)
- Approved agreements with Ark Crisis Child Care Center and Rising Stars Childcare, LLC (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of $7.8M in payments, several digital resource renewals, a revised school calendar, and an addendum to increase starting salaries for ETA-covered staff by $1,500. A report on a middle school athletic proposal will also be presented. All consent items are expected to be approved.
- Addendum to collective bargaining agreement raising starting salary for certified staff by $1,500, effective August 4, 2022
- Approval of $7,823,375.90 in payments for April 22 and 29, 2022
- Revised 2022-2023 school calendar eliminating two E-Learning days to comply with new virtual day requirements
- 4% daily rate increase for contract bus drivers for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years
- Report on a middle school athletic proposal presented by Athletic Director Andy Owen
The Board of School Trustees approved a revised school calendar for the 2022-2023 year and awarded contracts for food services and the Highland Elementary School parking lot renovation. Several educational software renewals and personnel recommendations were also approved.
- Approved revised 2022-2023 school calendar (5-0)
- Awarded Highland Elementary School parking lot renovation contract (5-0)
- Awarded food bid (5-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
- Approved renewal agreements with Achieve3000 and ESGI (5-0)
- Approved agreement with School Specialty Curriculum for Coach Digital Compass ELA (5-0)
- Approved agreement with GoGuardian with Riverside Technologies (5-0)
- Approved addendum to Collective Bargaining Agreement with ETA (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board considered and approved a consent agenda including $9.26 million in payments, several professional development and service agreements, and personnel recommendations. Action items included adoption of 2022-2023 high school textbook rental rates and curriculum resources, and awarding a $462,510 contract for Reitz High School exterior improvements to Arc Construction.
- Allowance of payments totaling $9,260,912.81 for March and April 2022
- Contract award for Reitz High School exterior improvements to Arc Construction for $462,510
- Approval of 2022-2023 high school textbook rental rates
- Approval of EdReports professional development for 9th grade English Language Arts curriculum
- Approval of Youth First addendum for 10 social workers during summer school
The Board of School Trustees approved several operational items, including 2022-2023 high school textbook rental rates and curriculum resources. The board also awarded a contract for exterior improvements at Reitz High School and approved a food service policy for comped meals.
- Approved 2022-2023 High School Textbook Rental Rates (7-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 High School Curriculum Resources (7-0)
- Awarded contract for Reitz High School Exterior Improvements Project 2022 (7-0)
- Approved CTE Program of Studies (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Talkspace (7-0)
- Approved Food Service Policy Regarding Comped Meals (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved agreements with EdReports, Youth First, Equal Opportunity Schools, New Tech Network, Kagan, and SchoolCare Works (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a consent agenda including allowance of payments totaling $19,696,456.38, a 4% salary increase for certified and classified staff effective July 1, 2022, and several other contracts and agreements. The board also appointed Sheila Huff to the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Board and approved a mowing contract, translation services, and a laptop lease.
- Allowance of payments totaling $19,696,456.38
- 4% salary increase for certified and classified staff, plus additional step for ETA members
- $100,000 mowing and landscaping contract with 4D LLC at 10350 Petersburg Road
- Approval of MotaWord translation services agreement for ESL documents
- Lease agreement with Dell Financial Services for 300 laptops for New Tech High School
The Board of School Trustees approved salary increases and letters of understanding with ETA and Teamsters. Other actions included approving K-8 textbook rental rates and a lighting upgrade contract for Reitz High School.
- Approved 2022-2023 salary increases and letters of understanding with ETA and Teamsters (7-0)
- Approved contract for Reitz High School Auditorium Lighting Upgrade Project 2022 (7-0)
- Approved K-8 textbook rental rates for 2022-2023 school year (7-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Dell Financial Services for new tech laptops (7-0)
- Approved agreement with EL Education for Summer 2022 professional development (7-0)
- Approved Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization Grant stipends for extended daycare staff (7-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
- Approved appointment to the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Board (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a consent agenda that included a three-year lease for 7,000 Chromebooks at $2,856,000, a petition for a $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for classroom technology, and over $11.3 million in allowance payments. Other approvals covered contracts for math curriculum support, after-school software, and staff training, as well as curriculum resources for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved personnel recommendations and considered awarding a contract for the Culver Family Learning Center special education pre-school renovation.
- Lease agreement with TEQlease for 7,000 Chromebooks, total $2,856,000
- Petition to Indiana DOE for $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for technology
- Allowance of payments totaling $11,328,832.80
- Contract with Mass Insight Education for math curriculum support (Scope 5)
- Agreement with SchoolCare Works software for Extended Day Center management
The Board of School Trustees approved several service agreements, curriculum resources, and a loan petition to the Indiana Department of Education. Members also authorized contracts for renovations at the Culver Family Learning Center and Lincoln School.
- Approved lease agreement with TEQlease Education Finance for high school Chromebooks (7-0)
- Approved agreement with SchoolCare Works (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Mass Insight Education & Research for math curriculum support (7-0)
- Approved agreement with The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (7-0)
- Approved curriculum resources for the 2022-2023 school year (7-0)
- Approved petition to the Indiana Department of Education for the Common School Fund Loan (7-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
- Awarded contracts for Culver Family Learning Center and Lincoln School renovation projects (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board voted on consent and action items including a $2.8 million purchase of 7,000 Chromebooks for high school students, a $5.5 million transfer from the education fund to operations, and a $165,900 purchase of Dell laptops for New Tech High School. They also approved a new background-check vendor, network infrastructure upgrades, and the naming of Central High School's basketball court after John Wessel. Personnel recommendations and routine payments totaling over $20 million were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Approved $2,821,000 purchase of 7,000 Acer Chromebooks from Troxell Communications for high school refresh
- Approved $5,500,000 transfer from education fund to operations fund under HEA 1009
- Approved $165,900 purchase of Dell laptops for New Tech High School at $553 per unit
- Approved naming Central High School basketball court as John Wessel Court
- Approved MBI Worldwide as new vendor for employee background checks
The Board approved several contracts for school renovations, including projects at Cedar Hall, Central High School, and Vogel Elementary. Additionally, the Board authorized bids for network infrastructure, laptops, and Chromebooks.
- Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)
- Approved naming resolution for Central High School Basketball Court (7-0)
- Approved Fine Arts Winter Guard Instructors (7-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
- Approved agreement with MBI Worldwide (7-0)
- Approved network infrastructure upgrade bid (7-0)
- Approved New Tech Laptops and High School Chromebook bids (7-0)
- Approved contracts for Cedar Hall exterior painting, Central High School foundation repair, and Vogel Elementary restroom renovations (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The board approved consent items including $10,259,460.04 in payments and a boiler change order, and awarded HVAC contracts for Harrison High School ($379,500) and Culver Family Learning Center ($591,476). The board also discussed information items such as a $2,821,000 Chromebook purchase, a new background check vendor, and a network infrastructure upgrade.
- Approved allowance of payments totaling $10,259,460.04
- Approved Change Order #2 for AIS Diamond Steam Boiler project ($2,225.34)
- Awarded Harrison High School auditorium HVAC contract to Haase Mechanical for $379,500
- Awarded Culver Family Learning Center HVAC contract to Harrell-Fish for $591,476
- Discussed purchase of 7,000 Acer Chromebooks from Troxell Communications for $2,821,000
The Board of School Trustees approved contracts for HVAC replacements at Harrison High School and the Culver Family Learning Center. Members also approved personnel recommendations and various instructor agreements. Several other facility and technology bids were presented for information.
- Approved Harrison High School Auditorium HVAC Replacement Project 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Culver Family Learning Center HVAC Upgrade Project 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved Change Order #2 with Harrel-Fish, Inc. for AIS Diamond Steam Boiler Replacement Project 2021 (7-0)
- Approved Academic Evaluator Agreements (7-0)
- Approved Fine Arts Private Music Instructor Agreements (7-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
- Approved January 24, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
The board approved the minutes from the Jan 10, 2022 meeting and a $16,385,711.83 allowance of payments covering multiple dates in 2021‑2022. It also approved change orders for the Harrison High School roof (reducing the contract to $486,295.00) and the Bosse High School tennis courts (increasing the contract to $735,701.84). Additionally, the board awarded contracts for flooring at Highland Elementary ($190,100.00) and a chiller replacement at Plaza Park International Prep Academy ($261,942.00).
- 2.02 Allowance of Payments – $16,385,711.83 for specified dates in 2021‑2022
- 2.06 Change Order #1 – Harrison High School Roof Replacement reduced to $486,295.00
- 2.07 Change Order #1 – Bosse High School Tennis Courts Project increased to $735,701.84
- 4.01 Contract award – Highland Elementary School Lower Level Flooring $190,100.00
- 4.02 Contract award – Plaza Park International Prep Academy Chiller $261,942.00
The Board of School Trustees approved several facility projects, including flooring renovations at Highland Elementary and a chiller replacement at Plaza Park School. Members also approved personnel recommendations and various budget and payment items.
- Approved contract for Highland Elementary School Lower Level Finish Flooring Renovations Project 2022 (7-0)
- Approved contract for Plaza Park School Chiller Replacement Project 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Lehman Roofing Inc. for Harrison High School Roof Replacement Project 2021 (7-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Arc Construction Co., Inc. for Bosse High School Tennis Courts Project 2021 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution for Transfer of Appropriations Within the 2022 Budget (7-0)
- Approved request to carry over 2021 encumbered but unexpended appropriations (7-0)
- Approved purchase of items from extracurricular accounts (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting and Board of Finance Meeting
The board will elect officers for 2022 and approve an organizational resolution. It will consider consent items including $16.9M in payments, a new bus contract, and a change order for Central High School turf. A notable item is an MOU with Mount St. Joseph University for up to $409,000 in scholarships for teacher reading science training via ESSER III grant.
- Election of board president, vice president, and secretary for 2022
- Approval of $16,918,291.03 in allowance of payments from December 2021
- Approval of bus route N-78 contract with Brown Bus Transportation
- Change order #4 for Central High School entrance and turf project, adding $3,366
- MOU with Mount St. Joseph University for up to $409,000 in teacher scholarships
The Board of School Trustees elected its 2022 officers and approved several consent items, including equipment contracts and translation services. The Board of Finance also elected its President and Secretary.
- Elected Chris Kiefer as President for 2022 (7-0)
- Elected Paul T. Gamblin as Vice President for 2022 (7-0)
- Elected Karen Ragland as Secretary for 2022 (7-0)
- Approved the Organization Resolution (7-0)
- Re-appointed Ann Ennis as Legislative Liaison to the Indiana School Board Association (7-0)
- Approved driver-owned equipment contracts (7-0)
- Approved consultant agreement for Marshallese translation and interpretation services (7-0)
- Elected Chris Kiefer as President and Karen Ragland as Secretary of the Board of Finance (7-0)