Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation public meetings in 2024

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board will consider the cancellation of a teaching contract. A motion to adopt findings of fact and cancel the contract of Chelsea J. Bailey passed 5-2. The meeting also includes public comment and opening items.

• Contract cancellation for teacher Chelsea J. Bailey, effective immediately (vote 5-2)
• Public comment period with registration required by noon on meeting day
• Adoption of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order for contract cancellation

The Board of School Trustees voted to adopt the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order to cancel the teaching contract of Chelsea J. Bailey. The cancellation is effective immediately.

• Cancelled teaching contract of Chelsea J. Bailey (5-2)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board will vote on a series of consent items including approval of $24,709,126.07 in payments, a $5.5 million transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, and several other financial resolutions and administrative actions. Public comment is allowed on agenda items with prior registration.

• Allowance of Payments totaling $24,709,126.07 for November and December 2024
• Transfer of $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund under HEA 1009
• Permanent easements to CenterPoint Energy for Central High School, receiving $3,362.29 (Tract 1) and $2,123.56 (Tract 2)
• Change Order #1 for Reitz High School Security Camera Project increasing contract to $520,877
• Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance renewal at $137,966 annually with a two-year fixed rate

The Board of School Trustees approved the high school course program of studies for 2025-2026. Members also approved several financial transfers, insurance renewals, and technology service agreements.

• Approved 2025-2026 Program of Studies for High School Courses (7-0)
• Approved transfer of funds to Rainy Day Fund and Post Retirement Severance Fund (7-0)
• Approved permanent easements to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South for Central High School (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Reitz High School Security Camera Project 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Property and Casualty Insurance and Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance renewals (7-0)
• Approved agreements with Finalsite, Resultant, Authentica Solutions, and Gemini Technology Solutions (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board approved consent items including $13.2 million in payments, a $3,594 change order for Bosse High School's roof, and renewals for VMWare and Curriculum Associates. A hearing on a potential contract cancellation was continued to gather more testimony. Information items on a new website contract and high school course program were presented but not voted on.

• Approved allowance of payments totaling $13,218,807.69 for October and November 2024
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Enlow Field Roofing Project, increasing contract to $403,644.00
• Approved renewal of Technology Data Centers VMWare at $23,262.72 for one year
• Approved renewal agreement with Curriculum Associates for Ellevation at $25,404.50
• Continued hearing on cancellation of a contract; board not ready to decide, scheduling further testimony

The Board approved several consent items, including personnel recommendations and facility repairs. A decision regarding the cancellation of a contract was postponed to allow for additional testimony.

• Approved minutes from November 11 and 12, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved purchase of items from Extracurricular Account (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Enlow Field Roofing Project 2024 (7-0)
• Approved annual renewal of Technology Data Centers VMWare (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Curriculum Associates, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
• Voted to continue proceedings and reschedule a conference regarding a potential contract cancellation (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board held a public meeting with opening items and a public comment period. Under action items, the Board voted to continue a contract cancellation matter to the next regularly scheduled meeting, where a public vote will occur.

• Motion carried to postpone contract cancellation decision to next board meeting

The Board of School Trustees postponed a decision regarding the potential cancellation of a teacher's contract. Members determined they required more time to deliberate the evidence presented. A public vote on the matter is scheduled for the November 25, 2024, meeting.

• Continued the matter of a teacher's contract cancellation until the November 25, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar with 180 instructional days, soft start days, fall break, and three potential make-up days. The board also approved a consent agenda including allowance of payments totaling $9,757,162.73, ratification of fixed natural gas pricing with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC for 2025, and a change order reducing the Oak Hill parking lot paving contract by $43,164. Personnel recommendations were approved, and a payroll consultant agreement extension up to $23,000 was ratified.

• Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar with 180 instructional days, fall break, and three make-up days
• Allowance of payments totaling $9,757,162.73 for October-November 2024
• Ratification of fixed natural gas pricing with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC for 2025
• Approval of Change Order #2 for Oak Hill Parking Lot Paving Project, reducing total contract to $366,228.00
• Extension of professional services consultant agreement for payroll support up to $23,000

The Board of School Trustees approved the proposed school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations, a natural gas pricing agreement, and a parking lot paving change order.

• Approved 2025-2026 school year calendar (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved fixed pricing for natural gas with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Oak Hill Parking Lot Paving Project 2024 (6-0)
• Approved professional services consultant agreement (6-0)
• Approved reduction of appropriations (6-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting and executive session minutes (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will consider approving revisions to policies 3010 (criminal history checks) and 3120.08 (extracurricular education requirements) and removing policy 6120 (volunteers) to streamline language after implementing Raptor Volunteer Management. The board will also vote on consent items including $14,389,880.70 in payments, change orders for Bosse High School stadium turf ($800 reduction to $427,905) and Tekoppel Elementary roof ($5,500 increase to $640,700), and a permanent easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South for $6,261.20.

• Consideration to approve $14,389,880.70 in allowance of payments for September and October 2024
• Change Order #2 for Bosse High School Stadium Turf Project: reduction of $800, new total $427,905
• Change Order #1 for Tekoppel Elementary School Roofing Project: increase of $5,500, new total $640,700
• Permanent easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South at Harrison High School for $6,261.20
• Renewal agreement with CDWg for cooling system maintenance at Technology Data Center for $21,375.55

The Board approved updates to policies regarding criminal history checks and extracurricular education requirements. Several facility projects were advanced, including roofing and stadium turf work. Personnel recommendations were also approved.

• Approved updates to Policy 3010 (Criminal History Checks) and Policy 3120.08 (Extracurricular Education Requirements) (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Bosse High School Stadium Turf Project 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Tekoppel Elementary School Roofing Project 2024 (6-0)
• Approved permanent easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South for Harrison High School (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved renewal agreement with CDWg for Technology Data Center cooling system maintenance (6-0)
• Approved agreement with APEC Printing, LLC (6-0)
• Approved grant proposals (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of Trustees approved several financial measures, including a large payment allowance and a loan for classroom technology. The board also authorized pay increases for non-teaching substitutes and a playground project change order.

• Allowance of payments for September 2024 in the amount of $11,937,947.58
• Petition for a Common School Fund Loan of $1,999,999.00 for classroom technology
• Change Order #1 for Stockwell Elementary School 2024 Playground Project for $23,565.00
• Reinsurance renewal with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a cost increase of $69,460
• Professional Services Agreement with Karla Kelley not to exceed $20,000

The Board of School Trustees approved a series of consent items including a pay increase for substitutes and a playground project change order. The board also approved personnel recommendations and a loan petition to the Indiana Department of Education.

• Approved increase for substitute pay (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2024 Stockwell Elementary School Playground Project (7-0)
• Approved petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund Loan (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Karla Kelley (7-0)
• Approved renewal with CDWg for network storage and maintenance (7-0)
• Approved reinsurance renewal (7-0)
• Approved grant proposals (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board held a regular meeting, approving a consent agenda with $13,181,006.36 in payments and a tutoring agreement with the EVSC Foundation. The board adopted the 2025 school budget, final bond resolution for 2024B GO Bonds, and updated student policies on residence, transfers, attendance, and immunization to comply with new state laws.

• Approved $13,181,006.36 in payments for August and September 2024
• Approved EVSC Foundation tutoring contract up to $34,800 for eight Title I schools
• Adopted the 2025 school budget with appropriation and tax rate resolutions
• Finalized bond resolution for 2024B General Obligation Bonds for building and site projects
• Updated policies 4010 (student residence), 4018 (transfer students), 4320 (attendance/truancy), and 4209 (immunization)

The Board of School Trustees approved the school budget for calendar year 2025 and established funding plans for capital projects and bus replacements. Members also approved several student-related policies and a bond resolution for building and site projects.

• Adopted School Budget for Calendar Year 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted 2025-2027 Capital Projects Fund (7-0)
• Adopted 2025-2029 Bus Replacement Fund (7-0)
• Approved Additional Appropriation and Bond Resolution for 2024B General Obligation Bonds (7-0)
• Adopted policies for Student Residence Verification, Transfer Students, and Student Attendance (7-0)
• Approved updates to Policy 4209 Immunization (7-0)
• Approved agreement with EVSC Foundation for Tutoring Services (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board met on September 9, 2024, and approved a consent agenda that included allowance of payments totaling $10,735,937.88, several change orders for school facility projects, and a purchase from extracurricular accounts. The board also approved minutes, grant proposals, and a surplus declaration.

• Allowance of payments of $10,735,937.88 for August 22–30, 2024
• Change Order #1 for Oak Hill Parking Lot Paving project (+$28,578 to $409,392)
• Change Order #2 for Reitz High School Exterior Building Improvements (-$57,251 to $421,362)
• Change Order #2 for Bus Transportation UGST Replacement project (+$7,727.53 to $1,075,800.68)
• Purchase of a MillRight CNC Power Route Plus XL ($9,990.40) from North High School extracurricular accounts funded by an ALCOA grant

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board unanimously approved a consent agenda including an allowance of payments totaling $10,711,451.95, a $5.5 million transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, and a preliminary bond resolution for a $9.25 million General Obligation Bond of 2024B. Also approved were change orders for school facility projects, a renewal with College Board for PSAT testing at $40,317.20, and other routine items.

• Approved allowance of payments $10,711,451.95 for Aug 5–16, 2024
• Approved $5,500,000 transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund
• Adopted preliminary bond resolution for $9,250,000 General Obligation Bond of 2024B
• Approved change orders: Central HS roof +$11,737, Cedar Hall remodel +$15,483, Bosse HS turf -$970
• Approved renewal with College Board for PSAT 8/9 testing at $40,317.20

The Board of School Trustees approved project resolutions for building and site projects under the General Obligation Bond 2024B. Members also authorized advertising for the Bus Replacement Plan and Capital Projects Plan. Several facility change orders and personnel recommendations were approved.

• Adopted Project Resolution for Building Projects (7-0)
• Adopted Project Resolution for Site Projects (7-0)
• Approved permission to advertise Bus Replacement Plan (7-0)
• Approved permission to advertise Capital Projects Plan (7-0)
• Approved contract for Academy for Innovative Studies Boiler Feedwater Improvement Project 2024 (7-0)
• Approved change orders for Central High School roofing, Cedar Hall remodel, and Bosse High School stadium turf (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will vote on awarding a contract for Bosse High School's boiler exhaust system improvement and consider consent items including $11 million in payments and change orders for school projects. They will also hear a presentation on the proposed 2025 budget and review monthly financial reports.

• Award contract to Midwest Roofing and Insulation Co., Inc. for Bosse High School boiler exhaust system improvement, $162,800
• Allowance of payments totaling $11,024,634.65 for July/August 2024
• Change Order #1 for Culver Family Learning Center HVAC piping upgrades, net increase $3,425
• Change Order #1 for Plaza Park International Prep-Academy classroom flooring, net increase $10,071
• Transfer and award of driver-owned equipment contracts for bus routes H-64, N-94, and N-95

The Board of School Trustees approved several facility change orders and a contract for boiler exhaust improvements at Bosse High School. Personnel recommendations and grant proposals were also approved. The board received a presentation on the proposed 2025 budget.

• Approved July 29, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved grant proposals (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Culver Family Learning Center HVAC Piping Upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Fairlawn Elementary School Classrooms Flooring (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Plaza Park International Prep-Academy Classrooms Flooring (7-0)
• Approved driver-owned equipment contracts (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of Trustees met to approve various operational contracts, personnel recommendations, and budget items. The board also swore in Joshua Barnett to the District 3 seat.

• Approval of payments for July 9, 10, 12, 18, and 19, 2024, totaling $11,644,457.18
• Increase of adult lunch prices from $4.85 to $5.00 and adult breakfast from $2.75 to $2.85
• Change Order #1 for the Bus Transportation UGST Replacement Project 2024 for $69,260.84
• Agreement with Instruction Partners for ELA support at McGary Middle School for $52,140.00
• Renewal agreement with Frontline Education for recruiting and hiring starting at $52,492.00

The Board of School Trustees approved a series of consent items including meal prices, staff stipends, and vendor renewals. Personnel recommendations were approved, and two school resource police officers were sworn in.

• Approved adult meal prices for 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved stipends for Food & Nutrition and Extended Day Center staff (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bus Transportation USGT Replacement Project 2024 (7-0)
• Approved renewal with Riverside Insights for CogAT Assessment (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Instruction Partners for McGary Middle School (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Frontline Education for recruiting and hiring (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Sworn in two school resource police officers

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board is considering consent items including approval of $18,874,684.12 in payments, multiple contract renewals (NWEA, Panorama Education, Reflection Sciences, Marzano Evaluation Center, Frontline Education), and the 2024-2025 Student Rules and Responsibilities. Public comment will be heard, and the board will also act on personnel recommendations.

• Allowance of payments totaling $18,874,684.12
• Renewal with NWEA for MAP Growth assessments at $106,950
• Renewal with Panorama Education for staff surveys at $17,000
• Addendum with Reflection Sciences for 369 seats at $56,486
• Renewal with Marzano Evaluation Center for teacher evaluations at $81,664

The Board appointed Joshua Barnett to the District 3 seat by a 3-1 vote. The Board also approved several educational service renewals, personnel recommendations, and the 2024-2025 Student Rules and Responsibilities.

• Appointed Joshua Barnett to fill District 3 vacancy (3-1)
• Adopted Policy 3540 - Teacher Appreciation Grants (6-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Student Rules and Responsibilities (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved renewals with NWEA, Panorama Education, Reflection Sciences, and Marzano Evaluation Center (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Mass Insight Education (6-0)
• Approved renewal with Frontline Education Absence and Substitute Management (6-0)
• Approved grant proposals and allowance of payments (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The EVSC Board of School Trustees approved a consent agenda including allowances of payments totaling $15,905,740, several contract agreements, and grant proposals. Key approvals include a $1,298,221 renewal for 32 Youth First mental health providers and a $289,084 agreement with TNTP for math and ELA curriculum support. A $180,674 contract with Raptor Technologies expands emergency management and volunteer background checks.

• Allowance of payments: $15,905,740 for May–June 2024
• Youth First Mental Health Provider renewal: $1,298,221 for 32 schools
• TNTP agreement: $289,084 for math and ELA curriculum implementation
• Raptor Technologies contract: $180,674 for emergency management and volunteer checks
• Early Childhood Assistant Stipend approved for 2024-25

The Board of School Trustees approved a new policy regarding wireless communication devices. Additionally, the board approved several service agreements, grant proposals, and personnel recommendations.

• Adopted Policy 4307 - Wireless Communication Devices (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved petition to IDOE for School Technology Advancement Account (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Raptor Technologies (6-0)
• Approved Youth First Mental Health Provider Renewal Agreement (6-0)
• Approved agreement with TalkingPoints (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Instruction Partners (6-0)
• Approved addendum with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved routine financial and personnel actions, including a $10,317,088.64 payment allowance and a revised salary schedule for school resource officers to maintain campus safety. A separate proposal would increase employee childcare rates by $10 per week over two years to offset rising early learning costs. All consent items passed unanimously.

• $10,317,088.64 payment allowance for late May
• $119,700.00 fund transfer for Central High School roof repair
• 3-year AdTec contract renewal at $14,300.00 annually
• Revised salary schedule for EVSCPD School Resource Officers
• Proposed $5 weekly increase to employee Wee Care childcare rates

The Board of School Trustees approved new rates for Wee Care and several childcare and service agreements. Members also authorized a fund transfer for Central High School construction and approved the EVSCPD salary schedule.

• Approved new Wee Care rates (5-0)
• Approved fund transfer from CPF Emergency Fund to Central High School Construction Account (5-0)
• Approved EVSCPD salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Ark Crisis Child Care Center and Rising Stars Childcare, LLC (5-0)
• Approved renewal agreements with Vision Service Plan (VSP) and AdTec (5-0)
• Approved grant proposals and allowance of payments (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved items to be declared as surplus (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved consent items including $13,674,540.25 in allowances of payments, a $5.5 million transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, and a $1,611,700 purchase of Promethean panels for high school classrooms. The board also discussed proposed $5 per week increases to Wee Care employee childcare rates and received monthly financial reports for April 2024.

• Approved allowance of payments totaling $13,674,540.25 for April and May 2024
• Authorized $5,500,000 transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund per HEA 1009
• Approved $1,611,700 purchase of Promethean panels for seven high schools via TIPS co-op
• Approved $50,400 professional services agreement with PowerSchool for assessment content creation
• Discussed proposed $5/week increase to Wee Care childcare rates, effective July 2024 and January 2025

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items, including the purchase of Promethean panels for high schools and a fund transfer from Education to Operations. The board also approved personnel recommendations and updates to the extracurricular funds policy.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2024, meeting (6-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
• Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (6-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement Promethean Panels for high school classrooms (6-0)
• Approved professional services for PowerSchool/Performance Matters content creation and migration (6-0)
• Approved declaring buses as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved updates to Policy 6610 - Extracurricular Funds (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved $10.3 million in payments, renewed training software contracts, and awarded bids for Harrison High School brick repairs ($747,700) and Reitz High School security camera upgrades ($507,000). They also approved a $7 million food services procurement through the KLIC cooperative and declared an Oak Hill Elementary portable modular unit as surplus.

• Approved allowance of payments totaling $10,322,832.96
• Approved $7 million food services procurement through KLIC cooperative
• Awarded Harrison High School Brick & Coping Repairs contract to ARC Construction for $747,700
• Awarded Reitz High School Security Cameras Upgrade contract to Alva Electric for $507,000
• Approved Change Order #2 for Bosse Field concession renovation, new total $953,856

The Board of School Trustees approved several facility projects, including security camera upgrades and brick repairs. They also authorized personnel recommendations and renewed software agreements with Vector Solutions.

• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Awarded contract for Harrison High School Brick & Coping Repairs Project 2024 (6-0)
• Awarded contract for Reitz High School Security Cameras Upgrade Project 2024 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Kinum (6-0)
• Approved renewal agreements with Vector Solutions for SafeSchools and TeachPoint (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Bosse Field Third Base Concession Renovation Project 2024 (6-0)
• Declared Oak Hill Elementary School Portable Modular Unit as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved food services procurement with K12's Leading Indiana Co-op (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board will vote on joining the K12 Leading Indiana Cooperative (KLIC) for food service purchasing, which could save the district over $600,000. Consent items include approving $13.9 million in payments, purchasing 1,500 Chromebooks, and renewing GoGuardian software. The board will also consider personnel recommendations and appoint Toni Hamilton to the MBE/WBE board.

• Join KLIC food purchasing cooperative (potential $600K+ savings)
• Approve $13,956,913.72 in allowance of payments
• Purchase 1,500 Chromebooks from CDWg for 5th graders
• Renew GoGuardian software with Riverside Technologies
• Appoint Toni Hamilton to Vanderburgh County MBE/WBE Utilization Board

The Board of School Trustees approved several operational contracts, including HVAC piping upgrades for the Culver Family Learning Center and joining a food service purchasing cooperative. Personnel recommendations and various software and equipment purchases were also approved.

• Approved HVAC Piping Upgrades Project 2024 for Culver Family Learning Center (6-0)
• Approved joining Food Service Purchasing Cooperative (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Chromebooks from CDWg (6-0)
• Approved renewal of GoGuardian Software with Riverside Technologies (6-0)
• Approved program management software for Extended Day Center Fees (ARUX) (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Private Music Instructor (6-0)
• Approved appointment to the Vanderburgh County MBE/WBE Utilization Board (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board approved consent items including $25.9 million in payments and supplemental pay for extended day center staff. It awarded contracts for the Bosse High School Enlow Field roofing ($400,050) and stadium turf ($429,675), as well as a Cedar Hall classroom remodel ($198,347). A split vote (4-2) approved curriculum resources for 2024-2025; a new employee travel reimbursement policy was adopted. The board also heard information on joining a food purchasing cooperative that could save over $600,000.

• Consideration of Allowance of Payments: $25,862,597.48
• Award Bosse High School Enlow Field Roofing contract to Midwest Roofing for $400,050
• Award Bosse High School Stadium Turf contract to Arc Construction for $429,675
• Award Cedar Hall Community School classroom and corridor remodel to Deig Bros. for $198,347
• Approval of 2024-2025 curriculum resources with 4-2 vote (Duckworth, Moore dissenting)

The Board approved contracts for roofing and turf at Bosse High School and a remodel at Cedar Hall Community School. Members also approved personnel recommendations, the 2024-2025 board meeting schedule, and a new employee travel and reimbursement policy.

• Approved 2024 Bosse High School Stadium Roofing Project contract (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Bosse High School Stadium Turf Project contract (6-0)
• Approved Cedar Hall Community School Classroom & Corridor Remodel Project 2024 contract (6-0)
• Approved curriculum resources for 2024-2025 school year (4-2)
• Adopted Policy 6225 regarding employee job-related expenses, travel, and reimbursement (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved supplemental pay for Extended Day Center staff (6-0)
• Declared SICTC equipment as surplus property (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved a consent agenda including a petition for a $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan to maintain and enhance classroom technology, a $605,000 agreement with Ten Adams for the GAIN website development, and an increase in board per diem rates to $150 for regular meetings and $75 for special meetings. Also approved were an early literacy grant supplemental payment distribution, a change order for New Tech Institute renovations, and a fund transfer for Reitz High School elevator modernization.

• Petition to IDOE for a $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for classroom technology
• Increase in board per diem rates from $112 to $150 for regular meetings, retroactive to Jan 1, 2024
• Agreement with Ten Adams for GAIN website development not to exceed $605,000
• Change Order #1 for New Tech Institute renovations totaling $123,638, new contract $1,110,228
• Transfer of $113,410 from CPF Emergency Fund to Reitz High School construction account for elevator modernization

The Board of School Trustees approved additional appropriations and bond resolutions for projects at Bosse and Reitz High Schools. Several infrastructure contracts for network upgrades and school paving were awarded. The board also approved personnel recommendations and various salary schedules.

• Approved Bond Resolution for 2024A General Obligation Bonds – Bosse and Reitz Projects (6-0)
• Approved additional appropriation for 2024A General Obligation Bonds – Bosse Project (6-0)
• Approved additional appropriation for 2024A General Obligation Bonds – Reitz Project (6-0)
• Awarded contracts for Wide Area Network, Network Infrastructure Upgrade, and Internet Access (6-0)
• Awarded contracts for Stockwell Elementary playground, Reitz High School band lot paving, and Oak Hill Elementary parking lot paving (6-0)
• Adopted ISBA Policy 2800 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved salary schedules for Early Childhood Instructional Assistants and Special Education Paraprofessionals (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board will decide on adopting three ISBA policies (5050, 5051, 8200) that replace current policy 8130, as required by state law HEA 1447. Consent items include approval of $12,035,766.80 in payments, a $5,500,000 fund transfer from Education to Operations, and a $34,658 change order for Bosse High School's chiller project. Action items also include awarding contracts for roofing projects at Central High School ($458,000) and Tekoppel Elementary ($635,200), plus flooring projects at Fairlawn Elementary and Plaza Park International Prep Academy.

• Adoption of ISBA policies 5050, 5051, and 8200 on challenges to curriculum and library materials and public complaints
• Approval of $12,035,766.80 in allowance of payments from January–February 2024
• Transfer of $5,500,000 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund
• Award Central High School roofing contract to B&S Roofing, Inc. for $458,000
• Award Tekoppel Elementary roofing contract to Lehman Roofing, Inc. for $635,200

The Board of School Trustees approved several facility contracts, including roofing for Central High and Tekoppel Elementary. Members also adopted new policies regarding challenges to curriculum and library materials. Personnel recommendations and various fund transfers were approved.

• Adopted ISBA Policies 5050, 5051, and 8200 regarding curriculum and library material challenges (6-0)
• Awarded 2024 Central High School Roofing Project contract (6-0)
• Awarded 2024 Tekoppel Elementary School Roofing Project contract (6-0)
• Awarded 2024 Fairlawn Elementary School Classrooms Flooring Project contract (6-0)
• Awarded 2024 Plaza Park International Prep Academy Classrooms Flooring Project contract (6-0)
• Awarded Network Firewall Bid (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Chiller Replacement Project 2023 (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will consider approving a purchase agreement for a portion of the former Welborn Clinic to expand the Academy of Science and Medicine. Consent items include approval of $9.57 million in payments, a $9,969 agreement for Xello career tools for multilingual learners, and a fine arts music instructor agreement. Information items cover roofing contracts at Central High School and Tekoppel Elementary, flooring projects at Fairlawn and Plaza Park, and a network firewall bid.

• Purchase agreement with Evansville HealthRealty IV, LLC for Welborn Clinic facility (action item)
• Approval of payments totaling $9,567,289.62 (consent)
• Agreement with Xello for multilingual learner career planning, $9,969.30 (consent)
• Central High School roofing project: B&S Roofing base bid $271,800 plus alternates total $458,000 (information)
• Tekoppel Elementary roofing project: Lehman Roofing base bid $328,000 plus alternates total $635,200 (information)

The Board approved a purchase agreement with Evansville HealthRealty IV, LLC. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations, grant proposals, and agreements with Xello and a fine arts music instructor.

• Approved purchase agreement with Evansville HealthRealty IV, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Xello (6-0)
• Approved Fine Arts Music Instructor Agreement (6-0)
• Approved grant proposals (6-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board will hold a public hearing on a $16 million general obligation bond to fund remediation at Reitz Bowl and Enlow Stadium after bleacher coating issues. The bond is structured to not raise property tax rates. Consent items include approving $14.9 million in payments, change orders for Bosse Field and Cedar Hall projects, and an agreement for the Festival of Nations.

• Public hearing on $16M bond for remediation at Reitz Bowl and Enlow Stadium
• Allowance of payments totaling $14,895,762.05
• Change Order #1 for Bosse Field concessions renovation: $5,818 (new total $894,538)
• Change Order #2 for Cedar Hall interior renovation: $10,675.50 (new total $925,988.50)
• Agreement with Old National Events Plaza for Festival of Nations (at no cost to EVSC)

The Board of School Trustees approved project, preliminary determination, and reimbursement resolutions for building projects at Reitz High School and Bosse High School. The board also approved several consent items including budget transfers and facility change orders. A public hearing on the General Obligation Bond 2024 was held with no public testimony.

• Approved Project, Preliminary Determination, and Reimbursement Resolutions for Reitz High School (5-0)
• Approved Project, Preliminary Determination, and Reimbursement Resolutions for Bosse High School (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bosse Field Third Base Concessions Renovations Project 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Cedar Hall School Interior Renovation Project 2023 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of appropriations within the 2023 budget (5-0)
• Approved request to carry over 2023 encumbered but unexpended appropriations (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Old National Events Plaza and Busler Enterprises, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations and addendum (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting and Board of Finance Meeting

The board held a public hearing on a proposed $16 million bond to remediate coating failures at Reitz Bowl and Enlow Stadium, and approved the 2024-2025 school calendar, a conflict-of-interest policy, and the renewal of Signature School's charter for 15 years. Consent items including $23.6 million in payments and a change order for Harrison High School facade repairs were also approved. Officers for 2024 were elected.

• Public hearing on $16M general obligation bond 2024 for Reitz Bowl and Enlow Stadium remediation
• Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar with fall break, election day off, and two make-up days
• Renewal of Signature School charter agreement for 15 consecutive school years
• Allowance of payments totaling $23,590,584.91 from Nov-Dec 2023
• Change order #2 for $12,355 on Harrison High School facade repair project (new total $687,162)

The Board of School Trustees elected its 2024 leadership and approved the school calendar for the 2024-2025 year. The board also renewed a charter school agreement with Signature School and adopted a conflict of interest policy. A public hearing was held regarding building projects for the 2024 General Obligation Bond, with no public testimony provided.

• Elected Paul T. Gamblin (President), Karen Ragland (Vice President), and Michael J. Duckworth, Sr. (Secretary) (5-0)
• Approved the 2024-2025 school year calendar (5-0)
• Approved the renewal of the charter school agreement with Signature School (5-0)
• Adopted Policy 3140 - Conflict of Interest (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Harrison High School Facade Repair Project 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Michael J. Duckworth, Sr. as ISBA Legislative Liaison for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Elected the Board of Finance officers to match the Board of School Trustees slate (5-0)