Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 11, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board approves $1.999M state loan for classroom technology
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board voted on a consent agenda at its regular meeting December 11, 2023. Decisions included approving $11 million in payments, transferring $5.5 million between funds, and authorizing a $1.999 million loan from the Indiana Department of Education for educational technology improvements.
- Approved allowance of payments totaling $11,063,441.26 for November and December 2023
- Approved $5,500,000 transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund to reimburse non-instructional expenses
- Approved $1,999,999 petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund loan for student devices and network infrastructure
- Approved Change Order #2 ($25,156) for Bosse High School security camera upgrade, new total $320,184
- Approved interpreter agreements with Haitian Center of Evansville ($30–$45/hour) and Heartland Interpretation & Translation Services
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves 2024-2025 high school course additions and construction contracts
The Board of School Trustees approved several financial transfers, personnel recommendations, and insurance renewals. Key approvals included the 2024-2025 Program of Studies for high school courses and a contract for the Bosse Field Third Base Concession Renovation Project 2024.
- Approved 2024-2025 Program of Studies for addition of high school courses (6-0)
- Awarded contract for Bosse Field Third Base Concession Renovation Project 2024 (6-0)
- Approved Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations and Addendum (6-0)
- Approved architects for Construction Projects 2024 (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #2 for Bosse Security Camera Upgrade Project 2023 (6-0)
- Approved petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund Loan (6-0)
- Approved transfers to Rainy Day Fund and Post Retirement Severance Fund (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Accounts
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration of the Transfer to Rainy Day Fund
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration of the Transfer to Post Retirement Severance Fund
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve the Reduction of Appropriations
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Resolution to Transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve Architects for Construction Projects 2024
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.09 Consideration to Approve Petition to the Indiana Department of Education for the Common School Fund Loan
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.10 Consideration to Approve Change Order #2 for the Bosse Security Camera Upgrade Project 2023
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.11 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Alpha Laser (Service)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.12 Consideration to Approve Interpreter Agreements
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.02 Consideration to Approve 2024-2025 Program of Studies for Addition of High School Courses (Dr. Wells)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.03 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Bosse Field Third Base Concession Renovation Project 2024 (Steven Scheller)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Nov 20, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
EVSC board approves new policy on generative artificial intelligence
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a consent agenda including $12.09 million in payments, a walking track for Highland Elementary, and a sewer easement. The board also approved new salary ranges for administrators and adopted Policy 5335 on generative artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT. Other items included renewal of the Move2Learn program and property insurance.
- Allowance of payments totaling $12,087,969.95 for October and November 2023
- Purchase of walking track for Highland Elementary from Independence Contracting for $49,865
- Permanent and temporary sewer easement to Martin & Bayley, Inc. for $10,000 near Southern Indiana Career and Tech Center
- Adoption of Policy 5335 - Generative Artificial Intelligence Programs
- Approval of new salary ranges for administrators to align with market conditions
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✓ Decided: Board adopts new policy on generative artificial intelligence programs
The Board of School Trustees approved a new policy regarding generative artificial intelligence programs and authorized updated salary ranges. Several operational contracts and facility maintenance items were also approved via consent.
- Adopted New Policy 5335 - Generative Artificial Intelligence Programs (5-0)
- Approved salary ranges (5-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Stringtown Roof Replacement Project 2023 (5-0)
- Approved permanent and temporary sewer easement to Martin & Bayley, Inc. (5-0)
- Ratified fixed pricing for natural gas with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC (5-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Move2Learn (5-0)
- Approved extension of towing contract and driver-owned equipment contract (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
15 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration Approve the Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Accounts
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve the Permanent and Temporary Sewer Easement to Martin & Bayley, Inc. Regarding Southern Indiana Career and Tech Center
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Ratify the Fixed Pricing for Natural Gas with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Stringtown Roof Replacement Project 2023
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve the Extension of the Towing Contract
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve Driver-Owned Equipment Contract
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.09 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement with Move2Learn
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.02 Consideration to Adopt New Policy 5335 - Generative Artificial Intelligence Programs (Rick Cameron)
5 yea
Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023
Special Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to vote on teachers' union contract ratification
The EVSC Board of School Trustees will hold a public comment period and then vote on ratifying the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Evansville Teachers Association for the 2023-2025 school years. The meeting is a special session dedicated to this single action item.
- Public comment on the tentative agreement with Evansville Teachers Association
- Consideration of ratification of the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with ETA
- Motion to approve the CBA carried with unanimous vote (6-0) as recorded on agenda
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✓ Decided: Board ratifies collective bargaining agreement with Evansville Teachers Association
The Board of School Trustees met to consider the ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Evansville Teachers Association. The agreement was approved by a unanimous vote.
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Evansville Teachers Association (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Nov 6, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to hold public meeting on tentative teachers contract
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will hold a public meeting to discuss a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Evansville Teachers Association, with ratification scheduled for Nov 13. The consent agenda includes approval of $11,061,653.56 in payments, purchase of 100 mobile hotspots from T-Mobile for $18,000, reinsurance renewal with Anthem for $154,878, and naming of Central High School's auditorium after Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. A new policy on generative artificial intelligence programs is presented for information.
- Public meeting on tentative collective bargaining agreement with Evansville Teachers Association
- Approval of $11,061,653.56 in payments for October dates
- Purchase of 100 mobile hotspots from T-Mobile for $18,000
- Reinsurance renewal with Anthem for $154,878
- Naming Central High School auditorium 'Lloyd Winnecke Auditorium'
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves personnel recommendations and several consent items
The Board of School Trustees approved personnel recommendations and a series of consent items, including a T-Mobile renewal for mobile hotspots and a reinsurance renewal. The board also held a public meeting to discuss the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Evansville Teachers Association.
- Approved October 23, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
- Approved purchase of items from extracurricular accounts (6-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with T-Mobile for mobile hotspots (6-0)
- Approved reinsurance renewal (6-0)
- Approved commemorative naming (6-0)
- Approved reappointment of EVSC representatives to EVPL Board and Evansville Area Plan Commission (6-0)
- Approved consultant agreement with Amy P. Walker and personnel recommendations (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Accounts
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement with TMobile for Mobile Hotspots
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve the Reinsurance Renewal
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve Commemorative Naming
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Reappoint EVSC Representatives to the EVPL Board and the Evansville Area Plan Commission
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve the Consultant Agreement with Amy P. Walker
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Oct 23, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
School board approves closing April 8 for solar eclipse, revised calendar
The EVSC board approved a revised 2023-2024 calendar closing schools on April 8, 2024 due to the solar eclipse, with a make-up day on April 19. They also approved $21.45 million in payments, change orders for Vogel Elementary playground ($8,960) and Bosse High security cameras ($968), a drainage easement near Harrison High, a music instructor agreement, and personnel recommendations including a new school resource police officer.
- Approved revised calendar: schools closed April 8, 2024 for solar eclipse; make-up day April 19
- Allowed payments totaling $21,454,237.44 for September/October 2023
- Approved change order #1 for Vogel Elementary playground project: +$8,960 (total $195,860)
- Approved change order #1 for Bosse High security camera project: +$968 (total $295,028)
- Approved drainage easement along Harrison High property to Igleheart Foundation
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves revised 2023-2024 school calendar and personnel recommendations
The Board approved several consent items, including a revised school calendar and facility project change orders. Personnel recommendations were approved, and a new School Resource Police Officer was sworn in.
- Approved revised calendar for 2023-2024 school year (4-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (3-0-1)
- Approved agreement with University of Indianapolis for Special Education Certification Program (4-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Vogel Elementary School Playground Project 2023 (4-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Security Camera Project 2023 (4-0)
- Approved drainage easement regarding property near Harrison High School (4-0)
- Approved Fine Arts Music Instructor Agreement (4-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with University of Indianapolis for Special Education Certification Program
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for Vogel Elementary School Playground Project 2023
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Bosse High School Security Camera Project 2023
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve the Drainage Easement Regarding Property Near Harrison High School
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve Fine Arts Music Instructor Agreement
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve the Revised Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
4.02 Swearing in of EVSC School Resource Police Officer (President Kiefer)
3 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea
Mon Oct 2, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to approve $175,000 Mass Insight agreement for discipline and DEIB work
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board will consider several consent items and action items at its regular meeting. Key items include approving a $175,000 agreement with Mass Insight to address discipline disparities and support DEIB efforts, updating criminal history check policies per new state laws, and approving a collective bargaining agreement with custodial staff. The board will also hear a monthly education and operations review.
- Approval of allowance of payments totaling $11,166,108.92
- Agreement with Mass Insight for discipline and DEIB work, not to exceed $175,000
- Renewal with Curriculum Associates for Ellevation English Learner tool at $14,294
- Collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 215 for Custodial/Maintenance group
- Agreement with Vista Higher Learning for multilingual learner support, $16,208.44 over 2 years
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves personnel recommendations and several vendor agreements
The Board of School Trustees approved personnel recommendations and updated policies regarding criminal history checks for applicants, contractors, and employees. Several agreements were approved, including a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 215 and contracts with Mass Insight and Vista Higher Learning.
- Approved September 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (5-0)
- Approved grant proposals (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 graduation dates and times (5-0)
- Approved Academic Evaluator Agreement (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Mass Insight for Discipline and DEIB (5-0)
- Approved renewal with Curriculum Associates, LLC - Ellevation (5-0)
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreements with Teamsters Local 215 - Custodians (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
15 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Proposed Graduation Dates/Times for School Year for 2023-2024
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve Academic Evaluator Agreement
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Mass Insight (Discipline and DEIB)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Curriculum Associates, LLC - Ellevation
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.02 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Vista Higher Learning (Jacque Barnett)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Sep 18, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
School board to adopt 2024 budget with $22M fund transfer and approve safety bond
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will vote on adoption of the 2024 school budget, including a $22 million transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. The board will also hold a public hearing and adopt a bond resolution to upgrade school safety and security, approve the 2024-2026 Capital Projects Plan and 2024-2028 Bus Replacement Plan, and vote on several contracts. Consent items include approval of $11.6 million in payments, a tutoring contract with Carver Community Organization, joining a social media class action lawsuit, and declaring surplus buses.
- Adoption of 2024 school budget with $22M transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund, plus tax rate and appropriations resolution
- Public hearing and adoption of $2023 General Obligation Bond resolution for school safety and security upgrades
- Approval of $11,643,547.79 in allowance of payments for September 2023
- Renewal of Carver Community Organization tutoring services at six schools at cost not to exceed $24,400
- Agreement with Confluent Health (moviMSK) for employee physical therapy services with $10,000 implementation fee
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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2024 school budget and multi-year capital and bus plans
The Board of School Trustees approved the school budget for calendar year 2024. Members also adopted long-term plans for capital projects and bus replacements, and authorized stadium projects at Enlow Field and Reitz Bowl.
- Adopted School Budget for Calendar Year 2024 (5-0)
- Adopted 2024-2026 Capital Projects Plan (5-0)
- Adopted 2024-2028 Bus Replacement Plan (5-0)
- Approved Additional Appropriation and Bond Resolution for 2023 General Obligation Bonds (5-0)
- Approved stadium projects at Enlow Field and Reitz Bowl (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Confluent Health, LLC (5-0)
- Approved renewal with Dental Health Options by Health Resources, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Carver Community Organization (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
15 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve the Resolution Permitting the Investment of Surplus Funds for Total Monies
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve Representation Agreement and Resolution for Social Media Class Action
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve Buses to be Declared as Surplus
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.02 Adoption of the Additional Appropriation and Bond Resolution for the 2023 General Obligation Bonds (Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.03 Adoption of the School Budget for Calendar Year 2024 (Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.04 Adoption of the 2024-2026 Capital Projects Plan (Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.05 Adoption of the 2024-2028 Bus Replacement Plan (Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.06 Consideration of the Agreement with Confluent Health, LLC (Dr. Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.07 Consideration to Renewal with Dental Health Options by Health Resources, Inc. (Dr. Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.08 Consideration to Approve Proceeding with the Stadium Projects at Enlow Field and Reitz Bowl (Dr. Smith and Pat Shoulders)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Tue Sep 5, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board approves $9.89M in payments, construction change orders, and JUUL settlement documents
The school board voted on a consent agenda approving multiple items, including $9,892,615.75 in payments from August 2023, change orders for construction projects, and renewal of contracts. The board also ratified settlement documents related to the class action suit against JUUL Labs and Altria. All consent items were approved by a unanimous vote.
- Approved allowance of payments totaling $9,892,615.75 for August 14-25, 2023
- Approved Change Order #3 ($7,035) for Delaware School Overpass project, new total $466,365
- Approved Change Order #1 ($15,317) for Harrison High School façade repair, new total $674,807
- Approved PSAT 8/9 testing renewal with College Board for $40,424.30
- Approved addendum with Reflection Sciences for executive function assessment ($47,450) and JUUL/Altria class action settlement documents
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves bus transportation project and personnel recommendations
The Board approved a contract for the Bus Transportation UGST Replacement Project 2024 and personnel recommendations. Members also approved several consent items, including facility repairs and a settlement regarding a class action suit against JUUL Labs and Altria. Public hearings were held for the 2024 school budget and debt service appropriation.
- Approved Bus Transportation UGST Replacement Project 2024 contract (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved settlement documents for class action suit against JUUL Labs, Inc. and Altria (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #3 for Delaware School Overpass Project 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Harrison High School Façade Repair Project 2023 (6-0)
- Approved renewal with College Board (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 instrument rental fee (6-0)
- Approved addendum to agreement with Reflection Sciences (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
24 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Accounts
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with College Board
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve Change Order #3 for the Delaware School Overpass Project 2023
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Harrison High School Façade Repair Project 2023
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve the Instrument Rental Fee for the 2023-2024 School Year
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.09 Consideration to Approve Fine Arts Private Music Instructor Agreement
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.10 Consideration to Approve the Addendum to the Agreement with Reflection Sciences
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.11 Consideration to Approve Settlement Documents Related to Class Action Suit Against JUUL Labs, Inc. and Altria (Philip Morris USA, Inc.)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Aug 21, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
EVSC board to approve $9.26M bond and collective bargaining agreements
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing a $9.26 million general obligation bond, transferring $5.5 million from the education fund to operations, and approving new collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 215 for bus attendants, bus drivers, secretaries, and special education paraprofessionals. The board will also vote on change orders for flooring projects at Dexter and Highland Elementary schools, a donation of a surplus bus to Southern Indiana Mentor Academy, and a partnership with Toyota USA Foundation for STEM programming at Lodge Community Schools. The meeting is largely procedural with items grouped as consent.
- Adopt preliminary bond resolution for $9,260,000 General Obligation Bond of 2023
- Transfer $5,500,000 from education fund to operations fund
- Approve collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 215 for four employee groups
- Change order #1 for Dexter Elementary flooring: +$3,290 (total $220,890)
- Change order #1 for Highland Elementary flooring: +$1,986 (total $253,421)
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✓ Decided: Board approves bond project resolutions and school renovation contracts
The Board of School Trustees approved project resolutions for building and site projects related to the General Obligation Bond 2023. Members also authorized contracts for the New Tech Institute renovation and computer equipment for SICTC programs. Additional approvals included non-certified salary schedules and collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 215.
- Approved Project Resolution for Building Projects (6-0)
- Approved Project Resolution for Site Projects (6-0)
- Awarded contract for 2023 New Tech Institute Renovation (6-0)
- Approved purchase of computer equipment for SICTC Programs from SHI International Corp. (6-0)
- Approved non-certified salary schedules for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (6-0)
- Approved collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 215 (5-0)
- Approved flooring renovation change orders for Dexter and Highland Elementary Schools (5-0)
- Granted permission to advertise Bus Replacement, Capital Projects, and Debt Service Fund plans (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
30 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.02 Consideration to Award the Contract for the 2023 New Tech Institute Renovation (Steve Scheller)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.04 Permission to advertise the Capital Projects Plan (Dr. Underwood)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.10 Consideration to Approve Non-Certified Salary Schedules for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 School Years (Dr. Underwood)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Aug 7, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to approve $211K TNTP curriculum implementation contract
The board will consider consent items including allowance of payments totaling $7.9M, approval of a $211,200 contract with TNTP for curriculum implementation, renewal of an $83,945 contract with Instruction Partners, and adult meal price increases. A public hearing will be held for pre-formal bargaining with the Evansville Teachers Association. The board will also receive a presentation on the 2024 proposed budget and consider a $211,782.43 computer equipment purchase for SICTC.
- Allowance of payments: $7,915,627.95 for July 2023
- Agreement with TNTP for $211,200 for curriculum implementation support
- Renewal with Instruction Partners for $83,945 at Lodge School
- Adult breakfast price increase from $2.70 to $2.75 for 2023-2024
- Computer equipment purchase for SICTC from SHI International Corp. for $211,782.43
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves personnel recommendations and 2023-2024 adult meal prices
The Board approved several consent items, including agreements with TNTP and Instruction Partners and adult meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year. Personnel recommendations and a personnel addendum were also approved. A public hearing was held regarding pre-formal bargaining with the Evansville Teachers Association.
- Approved July 24, 2023 Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
- Approved agreement with TNTP (6-0)
- Approved renewal with Instruction Partners (6-0)
- Approved adult meal prices for 2023-2024 school year (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-1)
- Approved Personnel Recommendation Addendum (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with TNTP
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Instruction Partners
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve Adult Meal Prices for the 2023-2024 School Year
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
4.02 Personnel Recommendations - Addendum (Dr. Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Jul 24, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
EVSC board approves $14M payments, $665k Mass Insight contract
The EVSC Board of School Trustees met on July 24, 2023, and approved a consent agenda including routine payments, contracts, and personnel items. Major consent items included a $14,015,990.01 allowance of payments, a $665,000 agreement with Mass Insight for school improvement services, and a $42,500 renewal of Panorama Education survey software. Change orders for facility projects at Central High School and Delaware School were also approved, along with a land easement for the Oak Hill Road expansion.
- Approved allowance of payments totaling $14,015,990.01 for July 2023
- Approved renewal agreement with Panorama Education for $42,500 to administer student surveys
- Approved change orders for Central High School wall repair project, bringing total to $445,720
- Approved agreement with Mass Insight for $665,000 to support school improvement and special education
- Approved granting a temporary and permanent easement near Oak Hill School for Oak Hill Road expansion ($62,950 for 1.023 acres)
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves school repairs and personnel recommendations
The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including facility repairs and vendor agreements. Personnel recommendations and employee stipends for food and nutrition staff were also approved. The board reviewed monthly education and operations fund reports.
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
- Approved grant proposals (6-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Panorama Education (6-0)
- Approved food and nutrition employee stipends (6-0)
- Approved change orders #1 and #2 for 2023 Central High School Wall Repair Project (6-0)
- Approved change order #2 for 2023 Delaware School Overpass Renovation Project (6-0)
- Approved easement near Oak Hill School for Oak Hill Road Expansion Project (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement with Panorama Education
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve Food and Nutrition Employee Stipends
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 and #2 for the 2023 Central High School Wall Repair Project
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve Change Order #2 for the 2023 Delaware School Overpass Renovation Project
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve the Temporary and Permanent Easement Near Oak Hill School for the Oak Hill Road Expansion Project
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.09 Consideration to Approve Driver Owned Equipment Contract
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.10 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Mass Insight
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.11 Consideration of Employment Practices
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Jul 10, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to award $294,060 Bosse High security camera contract
The EVSC Board is set to vote on awarding a $294,060 contract for security cameras at Bosse High School, approve $10.5 million in payments, and renew several software contracts for staff training and student assessment. Consent items also include approval of meeting minutes, a climbing wall purchase, grant proposals, and the 2023-2024 school rules.
- Award $294,060 security camera contract to Mel-Kay Electric for Bosse High School
- Approve $10,500,489.49 in payments for June 2023
- Approve $11,982 climbing wall at West Terrace Elementary from extracurricular funds
- Renew Vector Solutions SafeSchools staff training for $18,159.57 and TeachPoint for $18,096.28
- Renew Riverside Insights CogAT assessment for $29,507.50 and adopt 2023-2024 school rules
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023-2024 school rules and Bosse High School security camera contract
The Board of School Trustees approved the 2023-2024 school rules and awarded a contract for the 2023 Bosse High School Security Camera Project. Several renewals for staff training and professional development were approved, along with personnel recommendations.
- Approved 2023-2024 School Rules (6-0)
- Awarded contract for 2023 Bosse High School Security Camera Project (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved renewal with Vector Solutions - SafeSchools for staff training (6-0)
- Approved renewal with Vector Solutions - TeachPoint for teacher professional development (6-0)
- Approved renewal with Riverside Insights (6-0)
- Approved grant proposals (6-0)
- Approved purchase of items from extracurricular accounts (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
18 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Accounts
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Vector Solutions - SafeSchools (Staff Training)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Vector Solutions - TeachPoint (Teacher Professional Development)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Riverside Insights
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve the 2023-2024 School Rules
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Jun 26, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to vote on property purchase, $13.2M payments, and camera contract
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board is considering a consent agenda that includes approval of $13,188,483.43 in payments, ratification of a property purchase at 2813 and 2901 N. First Avenue for $180,000, and several contract renewals and change orders. Also on the agenda are personnel recommendations, an update on the High Ability program, and a contract award for Bosse High School security cameras.
- Ratification of property purchase at 2813 and 2901 N. First Avenue for $180,000
- Allowance of payments totaling $13,188,483.43
- Change order #1 for Culver Family Learning Center HVAC upgrade, new total $596,267
- Renewal of NWEA assessment agreement for $200,100
- Award of Bosse High School Security Camera project base bid to Mel-Kay Electric Co., Inc. for $294,060
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves personnel recommendations and multiple consent items
The Board of School Trustees approved a series of consent items including property purchase, HVAC upgrades, and policy changes. Personnel recommendations were also approved. The board received an update on High Ability programs and information regarding the Bosse High School Security Camera Project.
- Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
- Approved ratification to purchase property (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 with Harrell-Fish, Inc. for Culver Family Learning Center HVAC Upgrade Project 2022 (6-0)
- Approved additions to the 2023-2024 Program of Study (6-0)
- Approved renewal with NWEA (6-0)
- Approved Policy 3220.01 - Teacher Appreciation Grants (6-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve the Ratification to Purchase Property
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 with Harrell-Fish, Inc. for the Culver Family Learning Center HVAC Upgrade Project 2022
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve Additions to the 2023-2024 Program of Study
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with NWEA
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve Policy 3220.01 - Teacher Appreciation Grants
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve the Petition to the Indiana Department of Education for the School Technology Advancement Account (STAA)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.09 Consideration to Approve the Resolution Regarding the EVSC Arts Association
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.10 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with School Messenger (EVSC Mobile App)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Jun 12, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
EVSC board to consider buying property at 2905 N. First Avenue
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will vote on a property purchase at 2905 N. First Avenue, approve consent items including $9 million in payments, $908,000 for new musical instruments, and $135,000 for copiers, and hold a public hearing on an energy savings contract. The board will also consider adopting new high-ability math and language arts curriculum from Kendall Hunt Publishing for $128,443.
- Allowance of payments totaling $9,096,874.60
- Purchase of 18 new copiers from Alpha Laser for $135,487
- Purchase of new musical instruments for $908,415.13 from four vendors
- Adoption of high-ability math and language arts curriculum from Kendall Hunt for $128,443.11
- Public hearing on an energy savings contract per Indiana Code
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves property purchase and curriculum materials
The Board of School Trustees approved the purchase of property and curriculum from Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, the purchase of copiers and musical instruments, and grant proposals.
- Approved purchase of property (6-0)
- Approved purchase of curriculum from Kendall Hunt Publishing Company (6-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
- Approved purchase of copiers from Alpha Laser (6-0)
- Approved purchase of new musical instruments (6-0)
- Approved renewal with JWF Specialty (6-0)
- Approved grant proposals (6-0)
- Approved appointment to the Darmstadt Redevelopment Commission (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
24 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Accounts
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration of the Appointment to the Darmstadt Redevelopment Commission
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Copiers from Alpha Laser
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with JWF Specialty
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.08 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of New Musical Instruments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Tue May 30, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to consider $5.5M transfer from education to operations fund
This regular board meeting will consider a consent agenda with multiple financial and operational items. Key actions include approval of $16.4M in payments, a $5.5M fund transfer, and several contracts and purchases for technology and facilities.
- Allowance of payments totaling $16,487,388.07
- Resolution to transfer $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Installment purchase agreement for $416,000 to finance middle school Chromebooks
- Change order #1 for Cedar Hall School interior renovation adding $24,313 (new total $915,313)
- Resolution to remove state school number for Harwood Career and Preparatory Academy
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✓ Decided: Board approves policy on political activities and various operational contracts
The Board of School Trustees approved a new policy regarding political activities on school property. Members also approved several consent items including a financing agreement for middle school Chromebooks and a change order for the Cedar Hall School interior renovation.
- Adopted Policy 8513 Political Activities on School Property (5-0)
- Approved installment purchase agreement for middle school Chromebooks (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Cedar Hall School Interior Renovation Project 2023 (5-0)
- Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (5-0)
- Approved Food and Nutrition Uniform Purchase award (5-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
- Approved renewals with ProRehab, Smart Systems, Instruction Partners, and Intrado SchoolMessenger (5-0)
- Approved grant proposals and extracurricular account purchases (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon May 8, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to ratify $14.7M energy savings contract for Phase II upgrades
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board is considering ratification of a $14.7 million energy savings contract with Energy Systems Group, awarding contracts for Harrison High School facade repairs ($659,490) and a voice communication system ($1.34 million), and approving consent items including $9.26 million in payments and several agreements. The board will also hear public comments and consider personnel recommendations.
- Ratification of $14,737,723 energy savings contract with Energy Systems Group (Phase II), including $649,559 in rebates
- Award of $659,490 contract to Arc Construction Co. for Harrison High School facade repairs
- Award of $1,337,236.24 voice/communication solution bid to CDWg over five years
- Approval of $9,262,162.30 in allowance of payments for April 2023
- Approval of land easements to INDOT for pedestrian overpass at Washington Avenue and Highway 41 near Bosse High School
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✓ Decided: Board approves energy savings contract and Harrison High School facade repairs
The Board of School Trustees approved several operational contracts, including an energy savings agreement and food services bids. The board also authorized land easements for an overpass at Washington Avenue and Highway 41 and approved personnel recommendations.
- Ratified Energy Systems Group energy savings contract for Phase II (5-0)
- Awarded contract for 2023 Harrison High School Facade Repairs Project 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Voice/Communication bid (5-0)
- Approved Food Services bid (5-0)
- Approved temporary and permanent land easements for Washington Avenue and Highway 41 overpass (5-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
- Approved agreements with Ark Crisis Child Care Center and Rising Stars Childcare, LLC (5-0)
- Approved farming agreement with Jeff Meyer near Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
20 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.04 Consideration to Award the Food Services Bid (Rick Cameron)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Apr 24, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to approve $11.9M in payments, waste deal, overpass change
The board will act on consent items including $11.9M in payments, a change order for the Delaware Elementary overpass, and an extension of the waste removal contract. They will also hear information on awarding food services and other bids, plus monthly financial reports.
- Allowance of payments totaling $11,999,957.80
- Change Order #1 for Delaware Elementary overpass renovation: +$1,430 (total $450,630)
- Addendum extending Republic Waste agreement through March 2024 with rate increases
- Recommendation to award food services bids (bakery, dairy, paper, food) totaling over $6.4 million
- Recommendation to award $659,490 Harrison High School facade repair contract
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves personnel recommendations and facility change order
The Board approved personnel recommendations and several consent items, including a change order for the Delaware Elementary School Overpass Renovation Project 2023. Other approved items included payments, extracurricular purchases, and a waste agreement addendum.
- Approved April 10, 2023 Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
- Approved purchase of items from extracurricular accounts (6-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Delaware Elementary School Overpass Renovation Project 2023 (6-0)
- Approved addendum to the Republic (Allied) Waste Agreement (6-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Apr 10, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board approves Central High School wall repair contract and facility easements
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees met to approve routine payments, personnel recommendations, and facility-related contracts. The board authorized a $18,390,955.82 allowance of payments, renewed a $123,760 special education software license, and approved utility easements near Bosse and Central high schools. The board also awarded a $422,900 construction contract for Central High School wall repairs and approved a revised $21,125 agreement for student information system updates.
- Allowance of payments for March 2023 totaling $18,390,955.82
- Renewal of Goalbook Toolkit special education software license at $123,760.00
- Permanent easements for CenterPoint Energy near Bosse and Central high schools
- Award of $422,900 construction contract to Arc Construction Co., Inc. for Central High School wall repairs
- Revised $21,125.00 agreement with Marcia Brenner Associates for Powerschool add-ons
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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple school renovation contracts and new Wee Care rates
The Board approved several construction contracts for Central High School, Delaware Elementary, and Cedar Hall. Other decisions included awarding a middle school Chromebook bid and updating Wee Care rates. The Board also approved personnel recommendations and various service agreements.
- Approved Central High School Wall Repair & Improvements Project 2023 contract (5-0)
- Approved Delaware Elementary School Overpass Renovation Project 2023 contract (5-0)
- Approved Cedar Hall School Interior Renovation Project 2023 contract (5-0)
- Approved Middle School Chromebook bid (5-0)
- Approved new Wee Care rates (5-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
- Approved revised MOU with Evansville Teachers Association for student teacher/mentor stipends (5-0)
- Approved architect for Bosse High School security camera system (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
30 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.07 Request for Ratification of the Revised MOU with Evansville Teachers Association for Student Teacher/Mentor Stipends (Dr. Underwood)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Mar 13, 2023
Regular Board Meeting
EVSC board approves JUUL class action settlement
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved settlement documents related to a class action suit against JUUL Labs, Inc. for damages associated with e-cigarette use. The board also approved a $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for technology, adopted a new policy on locating missing children, and approved curriculum resources for the 2023-2024 school year. Additional actions included approving student teacher stipends up to $500,000 and awarding a $186,900 contract for the Vogel Elementary playground renovation.
- Approval of settlement documents in JUUL class action suit
- Approval of $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for classroom technology
- Approval of $186,900 contract for Vogel Elementary playground renovation
- Adoption of policy 4012 on locating missing children
- Approval of student teacher and mentor teacher stipends up to $500,000
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✓ Decided: Board approves school curriculum resources and facility renovation contracts
The Board of School Trustees approved curriculum resources for the 2023-2024 school year and awarded contracts for the Vogel Elementary playground and district-wide energy savings projects. Other actions included adopting a policy for locating missing children and approving settlement documents for a class action suit against JUUL Labs, Inc.
- Approved Policy 4012 - Locating Missing Children (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 school year curriculum resources (4-1)
- Approved student teacher and mentor teacher stipends (5-0)
- Approved settlement documents for JUUL Labs, Inc. class action suit (5-0)
- Awarded contract for Vogel Elementary School Playground Renovation Project 2023 (5-0)
- Awarded contract and resolution for 2022 District Wide Energy Savings Project (5-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
- Approved petition for Common School Fund Loan from Indiana Department of Education (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
20 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Petition to the Indiana Department of Education for the Common School Fund Loan
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.02 Consideration to Approve Curriculum Resources for the 2023-2024 School Year (Dr. Wells)
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.04 Consideration to Approve Settlement Documents Related to Class Action Suit Against JUUL Labs, Inc. (Dr. Smith)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.05 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Vogel Elementary School Playground Renovation Project 2023 (Darryl Angermeier)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.06 Consideration to Award Contract and Approve the Resolution Regarding the 2022 District Wide Energy Savings Project (Darryl Angermeier)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Feb 27, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to vote on increasing Extended Day Center fees for 2023-2024
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will consider approving a fee increase for its before- and after-school daycare program (grades K-6), the first hike since 2017. Consent items include $13.2 million in payments, a $5.5 million fund transfer, and a $10,093 change order for Harrison High School's HVAC replacement. Action items include awarding a network firewall contract to Riverside Technology ($169,100 after E-rate discount) and a network infrastructure upgrade to CDWG and RTI ($135,369 after discount).
- Allowance of payments totaling $13,176,471.80 for February 2023
- Transfer of $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Extended Day Center fee increase proposal for 2023-2024 (first since 2017-2018)
- Award network firewall bid to Riverside Technology, Inc. for $169,100.06 after E-rate discounts
- Approve change order #1 for Harrison High School auditorium HVAC replacement: $10,093 increase
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✓ Decided: Board approves network upgrades and school facility renovations
The Board of School Trustees approved several infrastructure projects, including network firewall and infrastructure upgrades. They also authorized flooring renovations at Dexter Elementary and an HVAC change order for Harrison High School. Personnel recommendations and Extended Day Center fees were also approved.
- Approved Network Firewall Bid (5-0)
- Approved Network Infrastructure Upgrade Bid (5-0)
- Approved Dexter Elementary Classroom Finish Flooring Renovation contract (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #1 for Harrison High School Auditorium HVAC Replacement Project 2022 (5-0)
- Approved Extended Day Center Fees (5-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
- Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (5-0)
- Approved transition of the Policy Numbering System (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
20 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Purchase from Extracurricular Accounts
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.02 Consideration to Award the Network Infrastructure Upgrade Bid (Stacy Mauser)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.03 Consideration to Approve the Extended Day Center Fees (Kim McWilliams)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.04 Consideration to Award the Contract for Dexter Elementary Classroom Finish Flooring Renovation (Darryl Angermeier)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
5.05 Consideration to Approve the Transition of the Policy Numbering System (Rick Cameron)
5 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Feb 13, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board approves $17,177,993.42 payment allowance and $498,654 iPad purchase
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board considered and approved several consent items, including the minutes from the January 23 meeting and a $17,177,993.42 allowance of payments. It also approved purchases such as 1,696 Apple iPads for K‑1 students costing $498,654.00 and the award of a network firewall solution to Riverside Technology, Inc. for $169,100.06 after E‑rate discounts. Additional items included awarding a network infrastructure upgrade contract costing $135,369.53, a Dexter Elementary flooring renovation contract for $217,600.00, and personnel recommendations. The meeting also provided information on extended day center fee changes and a policy numbering transition.
- Allowance of Payments for Jan 3, 18‑27 and Feb 2‑3 2023 – $17,177,993.42
- Purchase of 1,696 Apple iPads for K‑1 students – $498,654.00 (Emergency Connectivity Fund)
- Award of Network Firewall Solution to Riverside Technology, Inc. – $169,100.06 after E‑rate discounts
- Award of Network Infrastructure Upgrade (equipment & cabling) – $135,369.53 (Common School Fund)
- Dexter Elementary classroom finish flooring renovation contract – $217,600.00 (General Obligation Bond Funds)
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves iPad purchases for K-1 students and personnel recommendations
The Board approved several consent items, including the purchase of iPads for K-1 students and the declaration of surplus vehicles. Personnel recommendations were also approved. Several bid awards and fee considerations were listed under information but no final action was recorded for them.
- Approved purchase of iPads for K-1 students (4-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (4-0)
- Approved declaration of vehicles as surplus (4-0)
- Approved grant proposal (4-0)
- Approved purchase of items from extracurricular accounts (4-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (4-0)
- Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
8 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Accounts
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposal
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of iPads for K-1 Students
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve Vehicles be Declared Surplus
4 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Jan 23, 2023
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.
Board to vote on $251K Highland Elementary flooring contract
The EVSC School Board is meeting to consider consent items including payments totaling $14.1 million, approval of grant proposals, and carryover of unexpended appropriations. A key action item is awarding a $251,435 contract for upper-level flooring at Highland Elementary School using bond funds. The board will also consider a $23,000 consultant agreement for payroll services and a personnel recommendation list.
- Award contract to Rasure Floor Covering for Highland Elementary flooring: $251,435 total
- Approve allowance of payments: $14,119,588.96 for December 2022 and January 2023
- Approve professional services consultant for payroll conversion, not to exceed $23,000
- Approve agreement with Old National Events Plaza for Festival of Nations
- Approve carryover of 2022 encumbered appropriations to 2023
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves personnel recommendations and school flooring contract
The Board of School Trustees approved personnel recommendations and a contract for flooring at Highland Elementary School. The board also approved several consent items including grant proposals, budget transfers, and professional service agreements.
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved contract for Highland Elementary School Upper Level Flooring
- Approved grant proposals (6-0)
- Approved resolution for transfer of appropriations within the 2023 Budget (6-0)
- Approved request to carry over 2022 encumbered but unexpended appropriations (6-0)
- Approved Professional Services Consultant Agreement (6-0)
- Approved agreement with Old National Events Plaza (6-0)
- Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.04 Consideration of Request to Carry Over 2022 Encumbered but Unexpended Appropriations
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.05 Consideration to Approve the Resolution for Transfer of Appropriations within the 2023 Budget
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.06 Consideration to Approve the Professional Services Consultant Agreement
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
3.07 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Old National Events Plaza
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea
Mon Jan 9, 2023
Regular Board Meeting and Board of Finance Meeting
Board approves $891,924 contract for Bosse High School chiller replacement
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board held a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, addressing organizational matters, consent items including $22.5 million in payments, and action items such as adopting sexual harassment grievance policies, approving new high school courses, and a clinical residency agreement with Marian University. The board also awarded a contract for the Bosse High School chiller replacement project and received information on a flooring project at Highland Elementary.
- Approved allowance of payments totaling $22,515,576.84
- Granted permanent easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South at Evans Elementary School for $1,089.02
- Adopted policies 3020 and 4003 replacing sexual harassment grievance procedures
- Approved clinical residency agreement with Marian University at $35,000 per student, funded by ESSER
- Awarded $891,924 contract to Debra-Kuempel for Bosse High School chiller replacement
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✓ Decided: EVSC Board elects 2023 officers and approves several school facility projects
The Board of School Trustees elected its 2023 officers and approved a permanent easement for Evans Elementary School and a chiller replacement project for Bosse High School. The board also adopted sexual harassment grievance policies and approved a clinical residency agreement with Marian University.
- Elected Christopher A. Kiefer (President), Paul T. Gabmlin (Vice President), and Karen Ragland (Secretary) (6-0)
- Approved Organizational Resolution (6-0)
- Appointed Trustee Duckworth as Legislative Liaison to the Indiana School Board Association
- Approved permanent easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South for Evans Elementary School (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
- Adopted Policies 3020 and 4003 regarding Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Program of Studies for additional high school courses (6-0)
- Awarded contract for 2023 Bosse High School Chiller Replacement Project (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
30 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea
4.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea
4.03 Consideration to Approve the Permanent Easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South Regarding Evans Elementary School
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea
6.02 Consideration to Approve the 2023-2024 Program of Studies for the Addition of High School Courses (Dr. Wells)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea
6.03 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Marian University for Clinical Residency (Dr. Smith)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea
6.04 Consideration to Award the Contract for the 2023 Bosse High School Chiller Replacement Project (Darryl Angermeier)
6 yea
Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael Duckworth yea