Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 2025 School Board Meetings & Decisions • MyTown

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

EVSC Board approves $22.4 million in payments and multiple fund transfers

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees approved a series of financial payments, fund transfers, and contract renewals. The board also authorized the selection of architects for 2026 construction projects and approved a cognitive-motor program license.

Approval of payments totaling $22,459,056.58 for November and early December 2025
Transfer of $5,500,000.00 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund
Renewal of Move2Learn (CogniMoves) license for $65,500 for the 2025-2026 school year
Three-year renewal agreement with JWF Specialty for workers' compensation management with a $44,076 flat service fee for 2026
Approval of architects for potential 2026 construction projects

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✓ Decided: Board approved numerous contracts, fund transfers, and insurance renewal

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board unanimously approved all consent items, including fund transfers and grant proposals. It also approved personnel recommendations and gave the superintendent authority to issue notices of nonrenewal. Several contracts were approved, such as the property and casualty insurance renewal, a comprehensive safety audit, and multiple technology and renovation projects for 2026.

Approved Minutes from Nov 24, 2025 (consent) – motion carries unanimous
Approved Transfer from Operations Fund to Rainy Day Fund – motion carries unanimous
Approved Personnel Recommendations – motion carries unanimous
Approved granting Superintendent authority to issue notices of nonrenewal – motion carries unanimous
Approved Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal – motion carries unanimous
Approved agreement with National School Safety and Security Services for comprehensive safety audit – motion carries unanimous
Approved contract for Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center Cosmetology Renovation Project 2026 – motion carries unanimous
Approved Access Points, Cabling, and Associated Services upgrade bid to PC Quest – motion carries unanimous

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Transfer from the Operations Fund to the Rainy Day Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Transfer Funds from the Education Fund to the Post Retirement Severance Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve the Resolution for the Reduction of Year-End Appropriations

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve the Transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve the Transfer from Operations Fund to the Self-Insurance Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.09 Consideration to Approve the Resolution for Eventlink Online Payment Services

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.10 Consideration to Approve Architects for Potential Construction Projects in 2026

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.11 Consideration to Approve Private Music Instructor Agreement - Nicole Bittner

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.12 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement with Move2Learn

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.13 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with JWF Specialty

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

4.02 Consideration to Grant Authority to the Superintendent to Issue Notices of Nonrenewal

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration of an Agreement with National School Safety and Security Services for Comprehensive Safety Audit (Rick Cameron)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.03 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center Cosmetology Renovation Project 2026 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.04 Consideration to Award the Access Points, Cabling, and Associated Services Upgrade Bid to PC Quest (Joe Heerdink)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.05 Consideration to Award the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Units and Associated Services Bid to CDW-G (Joe Heerdink)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.06 Consideration to Award the Structured Cabling and Associated Services Bid to PC Quest (Joe Heerdink)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.07 Consideration to Approve the Reinsurance Renewal (Michelle Williams)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

School board terminates 421 Chestnut purchase, approves $14.8M in payments

The board approved consent items including $14,771,728.47 in payments, a $25,610 change order for Bosse High School flooring, and ratification of a second amendment to the 421 Chestnut purchase agreement. In action items, the board voted to terminate that purchase agreement and adopted a new bullying policy (Policy 4304) to comply with state law. Information items included a $2.44 million property and casualty insurance renewal and a planned $828,300 contract for a cosmetology renovation at the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center.

Approved $14,771,728.47 in allowance of payments for October and November 2025
Approved Change Order #1 ($25,610) for Bosse High School first floor corridor flooring renovation, total now $213,925
Terminated purchase agreement for 421 Chestnut Street (former Welborn Clinic property)
Adopted Policy 4304 on bullying, replacing Policy 4517.01, updated per Senate Enrolled Act 255
Discussed $2,441,899.01 property and casualty insurance renewal with Liberty Mutual and Chubb (12% increase)

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent items, policy, and contracts

The Board approved consent items including minutes, payments, and grant proposals. It also approved a change order for Bosse High School flooring, ratified a purchase agreement for 421 Chestnut Building, and adopted a bullying policy. Several contracts were awarded for safety audits, renovations, and IT upgrades.

Approved November 11, 2025 minutes
Approved allowance of payments
Approved grant proposals
Approved Bosse High School flooring change order
Ratified 421 Chestnut Building purchase agreement
Approved Personnel Recommendations
Adopted Policy 4304 - Bullying
Awarded contracts for safety audit, renovations, and IT upgrades

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Bosse High School First Floor Corridor Flooring Renovations Project 2025

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Ratification of the Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement - 421 Chestnut Building

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Adopt Policy 4304 - Bullying (Rick Cameron)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Tue Nov 11, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to consider $7.3M contract for Central High School renovation

The board approved several consent items including $10.1 million in payments, a scorer's table, and bus surplus. They will now consider awarding a $7.3 million base bid (plus alternates totaling $2.8 million) to Empire Contractors for the Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine Renovation Project 2026.

Allowed $10,071,373.07 in payments for October 2025
To award $7,324,000 base bid plus $2,833,500 in alternates to Empire Contractors for Central High renovation
Ratified natural gas fixed pricing agreement with Constellation NewEnergy for 2026
Declared five buses surplus and traded to MacAllister for credit
Granted permanent easement to Evansville Water and Sewer at Bosse High School for $10

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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves school renovation contract and park purchase agreement

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items, including personnel recommendations and surplus property declarations. Key actions included awarding a renovation contract for Central High School and approving a purchase agreement with McCutchanville Greenway Park & Nature Preserve - Eagle Valley.

Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (6-0)
Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
Approved purchase of items from extracurricular funds (6-0)
Approved grant proposal (6-0)
Ratified natural gas fixed pricing agreement with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC (6-0)
Declared equipment, vehicles, and buses as surplus property (6-0)
Approved permanent easement to City of Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Department - Bosse High School (6-0)
Approved adjustments to contract driver routes (6-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

18 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Items from Extracurricular Funds

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposal

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Ratify the Natural Gas Fixed Pricing Agreement with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division, LLC

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve Equipment and Vehicles to be Declared Surplus Property

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve Buses be Declared Surplus

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve the Permanent Easement to The City of Evansville, Indiana Water and Sewer Utility Department - Bosse High School

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.09 Consideration to Approve Adjustments to Contract Driver Routes

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Approve the Purchase Agreement with McCutchanville Greenway Park & Nature Preserve - Eagle Valley (Rick Cameron)

6 yea

Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

EVSC Board approves $17.8M payments, tech loan, and 2026-27 school calendar.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees met on October 27, 2025, to approve routine financial allowances, grant proposals, and personnel actions. The board adopted the 2026-2027 school calendar, which sets 180 instructional days, fall break, and staff development dates for students and families. It also ratified collective bargaining agreements for five employee groups, renewed an employee dental insurance contract, and approved a $1.99 million loan for classroom technology. Additionally, the board rescinded a teacher grant policy to align with new state law.

Approved $17,822,956.23 in allowance of payments for September and October 2025.
Approved a $1,999,999.00 Common School Fund Loan for classroom technology and digital resources.
Approved a tutoring services agreement with the EVSC Foundation and AARP Experience Corps for up to $35,800.00 at nine Title I schools.
Ratified collective bargaining agreements for Teamsters Local 215 covering bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, and paraprofessionals.
Approved a $49,500 consulting contract with NFP to review the district's compensation structure.

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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves school calendar, teacher agreements, and software transition

The Board of School Trustees approved several administrative actions including the 2026-2027 school calendar and various collective bargaining agreements. The board also authorized a transition to new human resources and finance software.

Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
Approved grant proposals (7-0)
Approved petition for Common School Fund Loan (7-0)
Approved EVSC Foundation tutoring services agreement (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
Approved 2026-2027 school year calendar (7-0)
Approved rescission of Policy 3540 Teacher Appreciation Grants (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

35 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Petition to the Indiana Department of Education for the Common School Fund Loan

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with EVSC Foundation for Tutoring Services

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Approve the Rescission of Policy 3540 Teacher Appreciation Grants (Rick Cameron)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.04 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with NFP Compensation Consulting (Rick Cameron)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.05 Consideration to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreements with Teamsters Local 215 (Rick Cameron)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.06 Consideration to approve Non-Certified Salary Schedules for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Years (Rick Cameron)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.09 Consideration to Approve the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with Evansville Teachers Association (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to discuss tentative teachers contract, vote on bond disclosures

The board will hold a public meeting to discuss a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Evansville Teachers Association for 2025-2027; ratification is scheduled for October 27. Action items include approving a supplement for the 2026 bond issuance and updated post-issuance compliance procedures. Consent items cover $12.5 million in payments, a cooling system maintenance renewal, and a cell tower easement at Reitz High School. Information items include a proposed 2026-2027 calendar and a dental insurance renewal with a 10.5% increase absorbed by the district.

Public meeting on tentative agreement with Evansville Teachers Association for 2025-2027
Approval of Twelfth Supplement to Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking for Series 2026 bonds
Proposed calendar for 2026-2027 school year with 180 instructional days and three make-up days
Renewal of dental insurance with Health Resources, Inc., 10.5% increase ($162,221) absorbed by district
Permanent easement to Verizon at Reitz High School for $1,000 to enhance cellular coverage

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✓ Decided: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approves consent items, personnel recommendations, and financial disclosures

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees met on October 6, 2025. The Board approved the September 22, 2025, meeting minutes, a series of payments, a maintenance renewal with CDWg for the Technology Data Center cooling system, and a permanent easement to Verizon Americas, LLC regarding Reitz High School. Additionally, the Board approved personnel recommendations, the twelfth supplement to the Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, and the amended and restated post-issuance compliance procedures.

Approved September 22, 2025, Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting minutes
Approved allowance of payments
Approved renewal agreement with CDWg for maintenance of cooling system in the Technology Data center
Approved permanent easement to Verizon Americas, LLC regarding Reitz High School
Approved personnel recommendations
Approved twelfth supplement to Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking
Approved resolution of amended and restated post-issuance compliance procedures

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement with CDWg for Maintenance of Cooling System in the Technology Data Center

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Permanent Easement to Verizon Americas, LLC Regarding Reitz High School

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Approve the Resolution of Amended and Restated Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to vote on $19,990 AdTec addendum for E-Rate discounts, potential $6M savings

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board is acting on a consent agenda that includes approval of $14,158,889.90 in payments, several construction change orders, a new AI pilot program, and a contract driver agreement. A district spotlight on middle school literacy will also be presented. The board will decide on personnel recommendations as well.

Allowance of payments totaling $14,158,889.90 for July–September 2025
AdTec agreement addendum for E-Rate Funding Year 2026 at $19,990, with projected savings of $2.2M–$6.1M
Pilot program with Brisk Labs Corp. for AI-powered lesson planning at $4,500, starting September 23
Change order #1 for Perry Heights Middle School flooring renovation, adding $13,805 (total $353,360)
Change order #1 for Reitz High School domestic water upgrade, adding $5,914 (total $210,914)

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✓ Decided: EVSC Board adopts 2026 school budget and multi-year capital plans

The Board of School Trustees approved the 2026 school budget, a three-year capital projects plan, and a bus replacement plan. Additional actions included approving various change orders for school renovations and a resolution regarding the sale of Eagle Valley land.

Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6-0)
Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
Approved grant proposals (6-0)
Approved vehicle donation to Henderson Kentucky Education Foundation (6-0)
Approved Perry Heights Middle School flooring change order (6-0)
Approved Bosse baseball and softball field lighting change order (6-0)
Approved AdTec agreement for funding year 2026 (6-0)
Approved contract driver agreement (6-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

24 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Donate Vehicle to the Henderson Kentucky Education Foundation

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Perry Heights Middle School Flooring Renovations Project 2025

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Bosse Baseball and Softball Field Lighting Project 2025

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve AdTec Agreement for Funding Year 2026

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve Contract Driver Agreement

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.09 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Reitz High School Domestic Water Upgrade Project 2025

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.10 Consideration to Approve a Pilot Program with Brisk Labs Corp.

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Approve the Resolution Regarding the Sale of a Portion of Eagle Valley (Dr. Hoover)

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.05 Adoption the 2026 School Budget (Dr. Underwood)

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.06 Adoption of the 2026-2028 Capital Projects Plan (Dr. Underwood)

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.07 Adoption of the 2026-2030 Bus Replacement Plan (Dr. Underwood)

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Public hearing on proposed 2026 budget for Evansville Vanderburgh Schools

The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan. Taxpayers may file objections within seven days after the hearing, with adoption scheduled for September 22. The board also considers consent items including allowance of payments totaling $10.5 million, change orders for school construction projects, and personnel recommendations including the swearing-in of a new school resource police officer.

Public hearing on 2026 budget, 2026-2028 Capital Projects Fund Plan, and 2026-2030 Bus Replacement Plan
Allowance of payments totaling $10,517,659.53 for August 2025
Change Order #1 for Tekoppel Elementary parking lot paving: $10,144.00 (new total $173,044.00)
Change Order #1 for Harrison High School chemistry lab remodel: $47,351.00 (new total $1,039,551.00)
Consideration of Policy 4320 on student attendance, habitual truant, and truancy prevention

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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves consent items, personnel recommendations, and school project change orders

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including meeting minutes, payments, and construction change orders. The board also approved personnel recommendations and held a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026 budget.

Approved August 25, 2025, meeting minutes (6-0)
Approved allowance of payments (6-0)
Approved Change Order #1 for Tekoppel Elementary School Parking Lot Paving Project 2025 (6-0)
Approved Change Order #1 for Harrison High School Chemistry Lab Project 2025 (6-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

12 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Harrison High School Chemistry Lab Project 2025

6 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to hear public input before teacher contract talks

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board considers consent items including $12.6M in payments and a $5.5M fund transfer, plus action items such as a data center upgrade contract with SHI International and a public hearing for pre-formal bargaining with the Evansville Teachers Association. The board also approves personnel recommendations and a College Board renewal for PSAT assessments.

$12,594,884.05 in allowance of payments for August 1–15, 2025
$5,500,000 transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund
$40,650.40 renewal with College Board for PSAT 8/9 for 8th and 9th graders
Data center server/storage upgrade agreement with SHI International Corp
Public hearing for pre-formal bargaining with Evansville Teachers Association

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✓ Decided: EVSC Board approves various financial resolutions, personnel, and capital plans

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including minutes, payments, and grant proposals. Action items passed regarding a contract with SHI International Corp, the establishment of a Cultural Institutions Fund, and multiple advertising permissions for debt service and capital projects.

Approved August 11, 2025, meeting minutes (7-0)
Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
Approved grant proposals (7-0)
Approved transfer of funds from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)
Approved 2025-2026 graduation dates and times (7-0)
Approved renewal with College Board (7-0)
Ratified adjustment to retention programs for Extended Day Center employees (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

28 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Transfer Funds from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve Proposed Graduation Dates/Times the 2025-2026 School Year

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with College Board

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve the Ratification of the Adjustment to Retention Programs Extended Day Center Employees

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Establish the Cultural Institutions Fund (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.05 Permission to Advertise the 2026–2028 Capital Projects Plan (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.06 Permission to Advertise the 2026–2030 Bus Replacement Plan (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.07 Resolution to Shift Contracted Bus Service to Bus Replacement Plan (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

School board to vote on $11.6M in payments, bus contracts, and Relayhub deal

The EVSC Board of Trustees will consider consent items including $11,558,665.99 in payments, approval of grant proposals, extracurricular fund purchases, and driver-owned equipment contracts transferring bus routes C-61, C-67, and R-89. Under action, the board will vote on an agreement with Relayhub, LLC for Medicaid direct claiming services at $28,204.32 annually. Information items include a data center upgrade with SHI International Corp expected to save $130,000 in capital costs and the presentation of the proposed 2026 budget.

Consideration of Allowance of Payments totaling $11,558,665.99 for July and August 2025
Approval of driver-owned equipment contracts transferring bus routes C-61 and C-67 to S&S Bus Services and Nix Bussing, Inc., and establishing route R-89
Agreement with Relayhub, LLC for Medicaid direct claiming services at $28,204.32 annually
Data center upgrade proposal with SHI International Corp expected to reduce capital costs by $130,000
Presentation of the proposed 2026 budget

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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel recommendations and Relayhub, LLC agreement

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items, including grant proposals and payment allowances. Personnel recommendations and an agreement with Relayhub, LLC were also approved. The board received a presentation on the proposed 2026 budget.

Approved July 28, 2025 Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
Approved grant proposals (7-0)
Approved purchases from extracurricular funds (7-0)
Approved driver owned equipment contracts (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
Approved agreement with Relayhub, LLC (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve Purchase from Extracurricular Funds

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

EVSC board approves $16M in payments and renews student assessment and facility contracts

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees approved a bundle of consent items during its July 28, 2025 meeting. The board authorized $16,167,064.20 in vendor payments, renewed contracts for student assessment software and staff surveys, and approved a $117,172.00 change order for the North High School Stadium Turf Replacement Project. These decisions fund daily school operations, update academic screening tools for students, and advance athletic facility upgrades that serve the community.

Approval of payments totaling $16,167,064.20 for July 1–18, 2025.
Change Order #1 for the North High School Stadium Turf Replacement Project adding $117,172.00.
Renewal of the Reflection Sciences assessment program for 3,000 student seats at $50,900.00.
Renewal of the NWEA MAP Growth assessment program at $105,642.50.
Transition of five schools to a new natural gas rate plan with Constellation NewEnergy.

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✓ Decided: Board approves lease execution and building corporation contracts

The Board of School Trustees approved several administrative renewals, personnel recommendations, and a lease execution resolution. A public hearing was held regarding the Central Project and 421 Chestnut Project, though no testimony was provided. The board also authorized the assignment of contracts and bids to the Building Corporation.

Approved resolution authorizing execution of lease (7-0)
Approved resolution assigning contracts and bids to the Building Corporation (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
Approved agreement with Indiana Testing, Inc. (7-0)
Approved Change Order #1 for North High School Stadium Turf Replacement Project 2025 (7-0)
Approved renewal with Constellation NewEnergy - Gas Division, LLC (7-0)
Approved agreements with Ark Crisis Child Care Center and Rising Stars Childcare, LLC (7-0)
Approved renewals with Reflection Sciences, Panorama Education, NWEA, and Jostens (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

28 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement with Constellation NewEnergy - Gas Division, LLC (CNEG) for Natural Gas Services

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Reflection Sciences

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement with Panorama Education

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with NWEA

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Ark Crisis Child Care Center

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.09 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Rising Stars Childcare, LLC

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.10 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the North High School Stadium Turf Replacement Project 2025

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.11 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Jostens (Diplomas)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.12 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Jostens (Regalia)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.04 Consideration to Approve the Resolution Assigning Contracts and Bids to the Building Corporation (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.05 Consideration to Approve the Resolution Approving Supplement to the Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to approve $33M in payments and renew legal services contract

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of $33 million in payments, renewal of the legal services retainer with fee increases, and several other contracts. The board will also readopt the student residence verification policy and receive reports on summer school and food programs.

Consideration of allowance of payments totaling $33,038,380.95
Approval of permanent easement to City of Evansville water utility at Caze Elementary School for $2,200
Renewal of CDW-G network storage maintenance at $14,662.80
Renewal of legal services retainer with $18,000 annual increase and $25 per hour increase for non-retainer matters
Approval of Lexia Acadience Reading K-6 assessment contract at $64,055.30

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✓ Decided: Board approves student residence verification policy and various service renewals

The Board of School Trustees approved Policy 4010 regarding student residence verification. Members also approved personnel recommendations, adult meal prices for 2025-2026, and several vendor renewals. All motions passed with unanimous 7-0 votes.

Approved Policy 4010 - Student Residence Verification (7-0)
Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
Approved adult meal prices for 2025-2026 school year (7-0)
Approved permanent easement regarding Caze Elementary School (7-0)
Approved renewal with CDW-G for network storage and maintenance (7-0)
Approved renewal agreement for legal services (7-0)
Approved renewal with Marzano Evaluation Center (7-0)
Approved agreement with Lexia Voyager Sopris, Inc. (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

14 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve the Permanent Easement Regarding Caze Elementary School

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with CDW-G for Network Storage and Maintenance

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Renewal Agreement for Legal Services

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve Adult Meal Prices for the 2025-2026 School Year

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Marzano Evaluation Center (IE Observation)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Lexia Voyager Sopris, Inc.

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board approves lease with UE for Innovation Center at 421 Chestnut St

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approved a consent agenda including payments, contracts, and policy updates, plus a separate item to cancel a teaching contract. A key decision was the lease agreement with the University of Evansville for 421 Chestnut Street, which will house the future Innovation Center for Science and Health.

Approved $14,164,557.73 in allowance of payments for June 2, 6, and 9, 2025
Approved $450,000 agreement with Mass Insight Education for behavioral supports in Title I schools
Approved $20,025 renewal with Vector Solutions' TeachPoint for teacher professional development
Approved lease agreement with University of Evansville for 421 Chestnut Street (Innovation Center for Science and Health)
Approved cancellation of teaching contract for Peter Barringer effective June 11, 2025

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025-2026 school rules and Bosse High School stadium renovations

The Board of School Trustees approved the 2025-2026 school rules and a contract for the Bosse High School Enlow Stadium Renovations Project 2025. Other approved actions included various vendor agreements, personnel recommendations, and the re-approval of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Building Corporation.

Approved 2025-2026 School Rules (7-0)
Approved contract for Bosse High School Enlow Stadium Renovations Project 2025 (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations and a contract cancellation (7-0)
Approved renewal with Vector Solutions - TeachPoint (7-0)
Approved termination of contract with ClaimAid (7-0)
Approved agreements with Fairbanks, LLC, Mass Insight Education, and University of Evansville (7-0)
Approved purchase of Word Building Kits for Early Literacy and equipment from Alpha Laser Imaging (7-0)
Re-approved formation of Evansville Vanderburgh School Building Corporation (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

35 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Determination for the Non-appropriation and Termination of Contract with ClaimAid

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to approve the Resolution Regarding Special Education Placements Outside the Corporation

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.09 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with The University of Evansville for 421 Chestnut Street

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to vote on Wee Care rate increase for employees

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2025, to vote on a proposed $5 per week increase to Wee Care rates for employees, effective July 1, 2025, with an additional $5 increase on January 1, 2026. Consent items, already approved, include $12,717,283.11 in payments, a resolution for 27-pay-period payroll procedures, approval of gift card purchases from extra-curricular accounts, ratification of a corrected food service stipend, an application for School Technology Advancement Account funding (estimated $500,000–$800,000) for Chromebooks, and renewals with Frontline Education ($46,466.52) and TalkingPoints for expanded district-wide communication.

Vote on Wee Care rate increase: $5/week July 2025, another $5/week January 2026
Approval of $12,717,283.11 in payments for May 23, 29, and 30, 2025
Application for $500,000–$800,000 in STAA funds for high school Chromebook refresh (2025–2029)
Renewal with Frontline Education for absence management at $46,466.52
Renewal and district-wide expansion of TalkingPoints translation communication tool

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✓ Decided: Board approves Wee Care rates for 2025-2026

The Board approved the 2025-2026 Wee Care rates and a series of consent items including payroll procedures and software renewals. Personnel recommendations were also approved. Several purchase and renewal items were presented for information.

Approved Wee Care Rates for 2025-2026 (5-2)
Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
Approved May 27, 2025 Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
Approved payroll procedures for calendar years with 27 pay periods (7-0)
Approved resolution regarding gift card purchases from extra-curricular accounts (7-0)
Approved correction to food service staff stipends (7-0)
Approved School Technology Advancement Account application and renewals with Frontline Education and TalkingPoints (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

26 yea · 2 nay

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · David Hollingsworth nay · Melissa C Moore nay

The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue May 27, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to consider $5.5M transfer from education to operations fund

The board's regular meeting consists largely of consent items including approval of minutes, allowance of payments totaling $14.3 million, grant proposals, and several fund transfers. Notable decisions include a $5.5 million transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund and a $1 million transfer from the Rainy Day Fund to the Self-Insurance Fund. The board will also consider approval of food service contracts for 2025-26 totaling $6.5 million through the KLIC cooperative, and renewals for services with the Evansville Association for the Blind and ProRehab.

Approve allowance of payments for May 2025 totaling $14,358,288.90
Transfer $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund
Transfer $1,000,000 from Rainy Day Fund to Self-Insurance Fund
Approve KLIC food services bids for 2025-26 totaling $6,500,000 (US Foods, Prairie Farms, Piazza Produce, Commercial Foods)
Renew agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind at $72/hour for orientation and mobility services

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✓ Decided: Board approves fund transfers and personnel recommendations

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including fund transfers, grant proposals, and contract renewals. Personnel recommendations were approved, while the contract for Bosse High School Enlow Stadium renovations was tabled for further review.

Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)
Approved transfer from Rainy Day Fund to Self-Insurance Fund (7-0)
Approved KLIC Food Services bids (7-0)
Approved renewals with Evansville Association for the Blind and ProRehab (7-0)
Approved resolution regarding board member compensation (7-0)
Authorized bid notice publication for Eagle Valley (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
Tabled Bosse High School Enlow Stadium Renovations Project 2025 contract (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the May 19, 2025 Special Meeting

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve the Resolution to Transfer from the Rainy Day Fund to the Self-Insurance Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve the KLIC Food Services Bids

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Evansville Association for the Blind

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.09 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with ProRehab

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.10 Consideration to Approve Participation in the City/County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Altstadt Business Forms, Inc.

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.11 Consideration to Approve the Resolution Regarding Board Member Compensation

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.12 Consideration to Authorize Bid Notice Publication - Eagle Valley

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon May 19, 2025

Special Board Meeting to Appoint Superintendent 5:30 P.M.

School board appoints Dr. Darla Hoover as superintendent

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board held a special meeting to appoint a superintendent. After a public hearing on the proposed contract, the board voted unanimously to approve the contract and appoint Dr. Darla Hoover as superintendent.

Public hearing held to receive testimony on proposed superintendent contract
Board approved the superintendent contract as posted (7-0)
Board appointed Dr. Darla Hoover as superintendent (7-0)
Motion to approve contract by David Hollingsworth, second by Christopher A Kiefer
Motion to appoint by Paul T Gamblin, second by Michael J Duckworth Sr

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✓ Decided: EVSC Board appoints Dr. Darla Hoover as superintendent

The Board of School Trustees held a special meeting to appoint a new superintendent. Following a public hearing, the board approved the proposed superintendent contract and appointed Dr. Darla Hoover to the position.

Approved proposed superintendent contract (7-0)
Appointed Dr. Darla Hoover as superintendent (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon May 12, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

EVSC Board approves Scott Elementary playground and Reitz High water upgrade contracts

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board met on May 12, 2025, to approve routine payments, grant proposals, and staff stipends. The board also approved a first amendment to purchase the former Welborn Clinic facility and awarded two construction contracts funded by General Obligation Bonds. Additionally, the board renewed software and elevator service agreements and approved a right-of-way easement for Washington Middle School.

Approved payments totaling $9,488,279.59 for April and May 2025
Awarded $279,708 contract to River Town Construction, LLC for Scott Elementary School Playground Project
Awarded $205,000 contract to Deig Bros. Lumber & Construction Co., Inc. for Reitz High School Domestic Water Upgrade Project
Approved first amendment to purchase agreement with Evansville HealthRealty IV, LLC, increasing price to $1,346,000
Renewed GoGuardian software license for $127,620 and elevator service with Oracle Elevator for $6,500 annually

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✓ Decided: Board approves school playground and water upgrade contracts

The Board of School Trustees approved several facility projects, including a playground at Scott Elementary and water upgrades at Reitz High School. Other approved items included personnel recommendations, software renewals, and staff stipends.

Approved Scott Elementary School Playground Project 2025 contract (7-0)
Approved Reitz High School Domestic Water Upgrade Project 2025 contract (7-0)
Approved agreement with WEX, Inc. (7-0)
Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
Approved first amendment to purchase agreement with Evansville HealthRealty IV, LLC (7-0)
Approved GoGuardian software renewal with Riverside Technologies (7-0)
Approved right-of-way easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South at Washington Middle School (7-0)
Approved stipends for Extended Day Center staff and Early Childhood Assistants (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Right-of-Way Easement to CenterPoint Energy Indiana South at Washington Middle School

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve the Renewal of GoGuardian Software with Riverside Technologies

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve Stipends for Extended Day Center Staff

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.09 Consideration to Approve Stipends for Early Childhood Assistants

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.10 Consideration to Approve the First Amendment to Purchase Agreement with Evansville HealthRealty IV, LLC

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.02 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Reitz High School Domestic Water Upgrade Project 2025 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.03 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with WEX, Inc. (Michelle Williams)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Public hearing on Central High and IBM building project bonds

The board will hold a public hearing on proposed improvements to Central High School and the IBM building, financed through General Obligation Bond 2025B. Repayment will remain within the existing debt service tax rate. The board also plans to adopt resolutions for the projects and vote on several consent items, including a $21.3 million allowance of payments, a YMCA lease for Eagle Valley Clubhouse, and an $84,440 teacher training contract.

Public hearing on renovations to Central High School and acquisition/renovation of the IBM building via GO Bond 2025B
Consideration of project and preliminary determination resolutions for Central High and IBM projects
Allowance of payments totaling $21,336,610.52 for March-April 2025
Lease agreement with YMCA of Southwestern Indiana for Eagle Valley Clubhouse summer day camp (May-Aug 2025)
Agreement with Savvas Learning Company for $84,440 train-the-trainer SIOP model professional development

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✓ Decided: Board approves project and bond resolutions for Central and IBM building projects

The Board approved several resolutions regarding the Central and IBM Building projects, including project, preliminary determination, and reimbursement resolutions. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations and various service contracts.

Approved Project, Preliminary Determination, and Reimbursement Resolutions for Central Project (7-0)
Approved Project, Preliminary Determination, and Reimbursement Resolutions for IBM Building Project (7-0)
Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
Approved agreement with Savvas Learning Company, LLC (7-0)
Approved lease agreement with YMCA for Eagle Valley Clubhouse (7-0)
Approved renewal with Vector Solutions - SafeSchools (7-0)
Approved renewal with Education Advisory Board (EAB) (7-0)
Approved towing contract with Rideout Services Center, Inc. d/b/a Tri-State Towing (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

28 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Buses to be Declared Surplus Property

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Lease Agreement with the YMCA for Eagle Valley Clubhouse

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Renewal with Vector Solutions - SafeSchools

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to vote on $7.3M Reitz High School stadium renovation

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will decide on several action items, including awarding contracts for construction projects like the Reitz High School stadium renovations ($7,256,000) and Bosse baseball/softball field lighting ($459,000). They will also consider consent items such as a property purchase at 2903 N. First Avenue for $106,000, approval of curriculum resources for 2025-2026, and personnel recommendations.

Award contract for Reitz High School Stadium Renovations Project 2025 to Deig Bros. Lumber & Construction Co., Inc. for $7,256,000
Award contract for Bosse Baseball and Softball Field Lighting at Washington Middle School to Alva Electric, Inc. for $459,000
Award contract for Bosse High School First Floor Corridor Flooring Project to Lasley Floor Coverings for $188,315
Purchase agreement for property at 2903 N. First Avenue for $106,000
Approve $20,706,818.15 in allowance of payments for March 2025

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✓ Decided: Board approves school facility contracts and 2025-2026 curriculum resources

The Board approved several facility projects including lighting and flooring at Bosse High School and stadium renovations at Reitz High School. Members also approved curriculum resources for the 2025-2026 school year and a purchase agreement for 2903 N. First Avenue.

Approved purchase agreement for 2903 N. First Avenue (7-0)
Approved 2025-2026 school year curriculum resources (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (5-2)
Approved Bosse Baseball and Softball Field Lighting at Washington Middle School contract (7-0)
Approved Bosse High School First Floor Corridor Flooring Project contract (7-0)
Approved Reitz High School Stadium Renovations Project contract (7-0)
Approved Franklin Covey contract for McGary Middle School (7-0)
Approved agreements for the Academy of Science and Medicine (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

22 yea · 2 nay

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Melissa C Moore nay · Amy DeVries nay · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board approves 2025 general obligation bonds for school safety upgrades

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board met on March 17, 2025, to approve routine payments, grant allocations, and personnel recommendations. The board adopted a final bond resolution and additional appropriation to fund safety and security upgrades across district campuses. The approved technology loan will support student devices and network infrastructure, while a new $521,800 contract will replace the roof at the Academy for Innovative Studies.

Approved $15,629,552.43 in February and March payments
Adopted 2025 General Obligation Bond resolution for school safety upgrades
Awarded $521,800 roofing contract to Midwest Roofing for Academy for Innovative Studies
Approved $1,999,999 Common School Fund loan for classroom technology
Updated Policy 6520 to expand automatic payroll deductions for employee benefits

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✓ Decided: Board approves additional appropriation for 2025 General Obligation Bonds

The Board approved a bond resolution and additional appropriation for 2025 General Obligation Bonds following a public hearing. Members also approved several facility contracts, personnel recommendations, and a petition for a Common School Fund loan.

Adopted Additional Appropriation and Bond Resolution for 2025 General Obligation Bonds (7-0)
Awarded contract for Academy for Innovative Studies Roofing Project 2025 (7-0)
Awarded contract for Culver Family Learning Center Unit Ventilator Project 2025 (7-0)
Approved updates to Policy 6520 Payroll Deductions (7-0)
Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
Approved petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund Loan (7-0)
Approved agreement with Old National Events Plaza (7-0)
Approved 2025-2026 school year board meeting dates (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

14 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Ratify Early Literacy Grant Supplemental Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve Items to be Declared Surplus Property

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Old National Events Plaza

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve Board Meeting Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve the Petition to the Indiana Department of Education for the Common School Fund Loan

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.02 Consideration to Adopt the Additional Appropriation and Bond Resolution for the 2025 General Obligation Bonds (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.03 Consideration to Approve Updates to Policy 6520 Payroll Deductions (Rick Cameron)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.04 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Academy for Innovative Studies Roofing Project 2025 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.05 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Culver Family Learning Center Unit Ventilator Project 2025 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to consider selling property for at least $1.7M as nature park

The EVSC Board will vote on consent items including $14M in payments, a $5.5M fund transfer, and renewals. Action items include public hearings on a $6.6M bond for building projects and the sale of property with a minimum price of $1.7M for a recreational nature park. The board will also consider awarding a $472,500 roofing contract at Culver Family Learning Center.

Allowance of payments totaling $14,051,197.57 for multiple dates in January and February 2025
Transfer of $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund
Public hearing and resolution for $6,600,000 General Obligation Bonds of 2025 for building projects
Public hearing and resolution to sell property with minimum price of $1.7 million, restricted to recreational nature park use
Award of $472,500 roofing contract for Culver Family Learning Center to B&S Roofing, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bond resolutions for 2025 building projects

The Board of School Trustees approved several resolutions regarding the General Obligation Bond 2025 and the sale of property. The board also awarded construction contracts for roofing and flooring projects at two school sites.

Adopted Project, Preliminary Bond, and Reimbursement Resolutions for General Obligation Bond 2025 (7-0)
Approved resolution regarding the sale of property (7-0)
Awarded contract for Culver Family Learning Center Roofing Project 2025 (7-0)
Awarded contract for Perry Heights Middle School Flooring Renovations Project 2025 (7-0)
Approved renewal of agreement with 4D, LLC (7-0)
Approved lease agreement with the City of Evansville (7-0)
Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

14 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve Grant Proposals

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Resolution to Transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve Renewal of the Agreement with 4D, LLC

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve the Lease Agreement with the City of Evansville

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Adopt the Project Resolution, Preliminary Bond Resolution and Reimbursement Resolution (Dr. Underwood)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.04 Consideration to Approve the Resolution Regarding the Sale of Property (Dr. Smith)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.05 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Culver Family Learning Center Roofing Project 2025 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.06 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Perry Heights Middle School Flooring Renovations Project 2025 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Feb 10, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to consider $992K Harrison High chemistry lab remodel

The EVSC board will vote on several action items, including awarding a $992,200 contract for the Harrison High School chemistry lab remodel, approving a network upgrade for $82,967.94 (discounted to $16,593.59 after E-rate), and purchasing 942 teacher laptops. Consent items include allowance of payments totaling $10,246,959.41 and ratification of a contract with the Indiana School Boards Association for the superintendent search. Informational items cover the Culver Family Learning Center roofing project ($472,500) and Perry Heights Middle School flooring renovations ($339,555).

Award contract to Danco Construction for Harrison High Chemistry Lab Remodel: $992,200
Approve network upgrade wiring contract with PC Quest: $82,967.94 (EVSC cost $16,593.59 after 80% E-rate discount)
Purchase 942 HP ProBook 440 laptops from Vivacity for teacher device refresh (cost not specified)
Ratify agreement with Indiana School Boards Association for superintendent search (funding from Operations Fund)
Allowance of payments for Jan 23, 24, 31, 2025: $10,246,959.41

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✓ Decided: Board approves network upgrades, teacher devices, and chemistry lab remodel

The Board of School Trustees approved several technology and facility upgrades, including a network upgrade and the purchase of teacher devices. The board also awarded a contract for the Harrison High School Chemistry Lab Remodel 2025. All motions passed with unanimous 7-0 votes.

Approved Network Upgrade Proposal (7-0)
Approved purchase of teacher devices (7-0)
Awarded contract for Harrison High School Chemistry Lab Remodel 2025 (7-0)
Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
Approved agreement with Tyler Simms (7-0)
Ratified agreement with the Indiana School Boards Association (7-0)
Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with Tyler Simms

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Ratify the Agreement with the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.02 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Teacher Devices (Joe Heerdink)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.03 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Harrison High School Chemistry Lab Remodel 2025 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Jan 27, 2025

Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

Board to award $608,600 turf replacement contract for North High Stadium

The EVSC Board will vote on a consent agenda including $11.7 million in payments, a $30,000 consultant agreement, and a change order for Harrison High School repairs. They will also consider personnel recommendations, hear information on new Indiana diploma requirements, and vote on adopting a pest control policy and awarding a turf replacement contract for Bundrant Stadium at North High School.

Allowance of payments totaling $11,732,864.76
Professional services agreement with Velinda Stubbs not to exceed $30,000
Change Order #1 for Harrison High School brick and coping repair: $30,199.50
New substitute custodian pay rates for retired and external custodians
Award of $608,600 turf replacement contract for Bundrant Stadium at North High School

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✓ Decided: Board approves ISBA agreement to assist in superintendent search

The Board authorized an agreement with the Indiana School Boards Association to manage the search for a new superintendent. Other approvals included facility contracts for turf replacement and parking lot paving, as well as the purchase of student and teacher devices.

Approved agreement with Indiana School Boards Association for superintendent search services (7-0)
Awarded contract for Bundrant Stadium turf replacement at North High School (7-0)
Awarded contract for Tekoppel Elementary School parking lot paving (7-0)
Approved purchase of devices for elementary grades 2, 3, and 4 (7-0)
Approved purchase of Apple iPads and software (7-0)
Adopted Policy 7021 regarding pest control and pesticide use (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
Approved professional services agreement with Velinda Stubbs (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Consideration of Request to Carry Over 2024 Encumbered but Unexpended Appropriations

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.04 Consideration to Approve the Resolution for Transfer of Appropriations within the 2024 Budget

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.05 Consideration to Approve the Professional Services Consultant Agreement with Velinda Stubbs

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.06 Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the Harrison High School Brick & Coping Repair Project 2024

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.07 Consideration to Approve Supportive Services Substitute Pay Rates (Custodians)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.08 Consideration to Approve Driver-Owned Equipment Contract

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.02 Consideration to Award the Contract for the 2025 Turf Replacement Project for Bundrant Stadium at North High School (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.03 Consideration to Award the Contract for the Tekoppel Elementary School Parking Lot Paving Project 2025 (Steve Scheller)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.04 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Devices for Elementary Grades 2, 3, and 4 (Joe Heerdink)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

6.05 Consideration to Approve the Purchase of Apple iPads and Software (Joe Heerdink)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Regular Board Meeting and Board of Finance Meeting

Board elects officers, approves $21.97M payments and turf contract

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a regular meeting on January 13, 2025. They elected Karen Ragland as President, Michael Duckworth as Vice President, and Melissa Moore as Secretary for 2025, and approved the organizational resolution and a legislative liaison. The board approved consent items including $21,968,195.46 in payments, architects for potential 2025 construction projects, and a $12,000 PowerSchool training agreement offset by a credit. They also approved personnel recommendations and the cancellation of teaching contract for Brittany Fording, and received information on a $608,600 turf replacement at Bundrant Stadium and a new pest control policy.

Approved allowance of payments totaling $21,968,195.46 for December 2024 and January 2025
Awarded contract for 2025 turf replacement at Bundrant Stadium (North High School) to Arc Construction Co., Inc. for $608,600
Approved agreement with PowerSchool Group, LLC for on-site training at a cost of $12,000 offset by credit
Cancelled teaching contract of Brittany Fording effective December 26, 2024
Elected Karen Ragland as Board President, Michael Duckworth as Vice President, Melissa Moore as Secretary

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✓ Decided: EVSC Board elects new officers and approves personnel and vendor agreements

The Board of School Trustees and Board of Finance elected Karen Ragland as President, Michael Duckworth as Vice President, and Melissa Moore as Secretary. The board approved personnel recommendations, a contract cancellation, and agreements with PowerSchool Group, LLC and architects for 2025 construction projects.

Appointed Karen Ragland as President (7-0)
Appointed Michael Duckworth as Vice President (7-0)
Appointed Melissa Moore as Secretary (7-0)
Approved Organizational Resolution (7-0)
Appointed Melissa Moore as Legislative Liaison to the ISBA (7-0)
Approved architects for potential 2025 construction projects (7-0)
Approved agreement with PowerSchool Group, LLC (7-0)
Approved personnel recommendations and one contract cancellation (7-0)

Agenda (official) · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

21 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea · Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.02 Consideration to Approve the Organizational Resolution

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

3.03 Appointment of Legislative Liaison to the Indiana School Board Association (ISBA)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

4.02 Consideration of Allowance of Payments

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

4.03 Consideration to Approve Architects for Potential Construction Projects in 2025

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

4.04 Consideration to Approve the Agreement with PowerSchool Group, LLC

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

5.02 Consideration of Contract Cancellation (Michelle Williams)

7 yea

Paul T Gamblin yea · Christopher A Kiefer yea · Karen Ragland yea · David Hollingsworth yea · Melissa C Moore yea · Michael J Duckworth Sr yea · Amy DeVries yea

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation public meetings in 2025

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