Metropolitan School District of Washington Township public meetings in 2020
28 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting - Streamed Online
The regular school board meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, inspirational moment, superintendent's report, board comments, public comment, and spotlight presentations. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering approval of minutes, financial reports, payroll claims, a change order for Warren Central High School, a $1,062 donation to Lakeside Elementary, and human resources reports.
- Approval of minutes from November 18 and December 14, 2020 meetings
- Payroll claims for November 2020 approved
- Change order for Warren Central High School electrical project
- Donation of $1,062 from DonorsChoose to Lakeside Elementary for hand instruments
- Human Resources Report and HR Addendum for December 2020
Public Work Session
The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township board will consider and vote on alternatives to a full school reopen. The meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance and discussion of the alternative reopening plan.
- Approval of Alternatives to a Full Reopen – motion carried with all six board members voting yea
Regular School Board Meeting - Streamed Online
The regular school board meeting will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, financial reports, payroll claims, electronic payments, a $3000 donation to Warren Central High School athletics, a change order for the Lowell Elementary project, and a human resources report. No field trips or contracts are up for approval. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.
- Donation of $3000 from David Curtis to Warren Central High School athletics
- Change order for the Lowell Elementary construction project
- Approval of payroll claims and October 2020 financial reports
- Approval of minutes from October 21, October 28 (executive session), and November 5, 2020 meetings
- Human Resources report and addendum for November 2020
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education of MSD of Warren Township held a special meeting to vote on the tentative 2020-21 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The motion carried unanimously with six yeas and one not present. The meeting also included the call to order and pledge of allegiance, followed by adjournment.
- Vote on tentative 2020-21 Collective Bargaining Agreement between MSD of Warren Township and employee union
- Motion carried 6-0, with Michelle Wright not present
- Agreement documents attached: Tentative MSD of Warren Final CBA 2020-21.pdf (904 KB) and MSD of Warren Final CBA 2020-21.pdf (1,182 KB)
- Meeting held at Warren Education and Community Center, 975 N. Post Road, Indianapolis
Public Hearing on Tentative 2020-21 Collective Bargaining Agreement
The MSD of Warren Township Board is holding a public hearing to review the tentative 2020-21 collective bargaining agreement with teachers. Brian Simkins will present a summary of the agreement. The board will then adjourn without a vote at this meeting.
- Presentation of tentative 2020-21 Collective Bargaining Agreement by Brian Simkins
- Public hearing for community input on the tentative contract
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education is meeting in executive session to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee, as permitted by Indiana Code. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is limited to this confidential review and adjournment.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) for job performance evaluation of an individual employee
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board will hold a regular meeting that includes the ceremonial swearing in of school police officers and consideration of a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, payroll, human resources, gifts/grants, and change orders for school construction projects. No new policy items or public hearings are scheduled.
- Swearing in of Warren Township School Police officers
- Approval of gifts/grants: $1,750 from Strada Education Network and $250 from Bob Hulett to Grassy Creek Elementary
- Change orders for construction projects at Lowell Elementary and Warren Central High School (dollar amounts not specified in agenda)
- Approval of September 2020 payroll claims, claim register, and electronic payments
- Approval of human resources report and year-to-date fund balances
Board Work Session - In Person and Streamed Online
The board will hold a work session to discuss the Warren Police Standard of Operations document. Other items include the Pledge of Allegiance and any other business as needed. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Discussion of Warren Police Standard of Operations (SOP) for school police
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, electronic payments, year-to-date fund balances), human resources report, and donations totaling approximately $780-$880 to Lakeside Elementary. The superintendent reported on recent meetings and events. No field trips, change orders, or contracts were presented for approval.
- Approved payroll claims for August 2020
- Approved donation of $250.73 in books and $230 in headphones from DonorsChoose to Lakeside Elementary
- Approved donation of $300-$400 in supplies from Aldersgate Methodist Church to Lakeside Elementary
- Approved human resources report with personnel changes
- Approved year-to-date summary of fund balances
Board of Education Executive Session
This is a procedural executive session of the MSD of Warren Township Board of Education, with no public decisions or discussions listed. The session is authorized under Indiana code for collective bargaining (5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3)) and litigation (5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11)). No votes or actions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session citing I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3) (collective bargaining)
- Executive session citing I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) (litigation)
Regular School Board Meeting
The Warren Township School Board held a regular meeting dominated by a consent agenda approving minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, year-to-date fund balances), a human resources report, gifts and grants, change orders for Lowell Elementary, and other routine items. The superintendent reported on preparations for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. The board also recognized the New Teacher of the Year and Impact Award recipients.
- Recognition of Jacob Hauck as 2019-2020 New Teacher of the Year
- Recognition of Candy Handy as 2020 Impact Award recipient
- Approval of payroll claims for July 2020
- Acceptance of $6,500 donation from Jason Whitlock for PPE masks at Warren Central High School Athletics
- Approval of change orders for Lowell Elementary project
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:45 PM
This is a public hearing of the MSD of Warren Township to discuss collective bargaining and teacher compensation. No other items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on collective bargaining and teacher compensation
Board of Education Public Meeting
The Board of Education approved construction bids for Warren Central Phase 1. The motion passed 5-1 with Gloria Williams voting nay. Public comments were accepted via email prior to the meeting.
- Approval of construction bids for Warren Central Phase 1 (Action item)
- Vote: 5 yea, 1 nay (Gloria Williams dissenting)
- Public comments accepted via email to Dr. Hanson, Rachel Burke, and Julie French
Regular School Board Meeting
The board is approving a consent agenda that includes minutes from prior meetings, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, year-to-date fund balances), a human resources report, and a CIESC membership contract. Several items such as gifts, field trips, change orders, and special events have no requests. The meeting also includes a superintendent's report and an opportunity for public comment.
- Approval of payroll claims for June 2020
- Approval of claim register and electronic payments
- Approval of year-to-date summary of fund balances
- Approval of human resources report
- Approval of CIESC membership contract
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board holds a work session to discuss the 2020-2021 school reopening. The main agenda item is a presentation and discussion by Tim Hanson on reopening plans. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 school reopening by Tim Hanson
- Meeting is a work session with no formal actions
Board of Education Executive Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education is meeting in executive session on July 8, 2020. The sole purpose is to train board members on their role as public officials with an outside consultant, as authorized by state law. No votes or public decisions are expected; the meeting is procedural.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) for board member role training with outside consultant
Board Work Session
The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township Board holds a work session to discuss the reopening plan for schools, presented by Tim Hanson. The meeting includes opening ceremonies and other business as needed, but no votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of reopening plan overview by Tim Hanson
Regular School Board Meeting
The MSD of Warren Township School Board held a regular meeting on June 17, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included minutes, financial reports, a human resources report, and contracts with Forecast5 Analytics and Panorama Education. The board also recognized retiree Brian Simkins. Superintendent Dr. Tim Hanson reported on meetings and the 2020-21 Re-Entry Task Force.
- Approval of consent agenda including financial reports (payroll claim, claim register, year-to-date fund balances)
- Approval of human resources report for June 2020
- Contracts with Forecast5 Analytics (customer agreement) and Panorama Education (service agreement)
- Retiree recognition for Brian Simkins
- Superintendent's report including 2020-21 Re-Entry Task Force and other meetings
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board Work Session on June 2, 2020, will consider approving an Internet RFP for eLearning hotspots. The recommended action is to approve the RFP, and a motion to that effect has been made and seconded.
- Action item: Approve Internet RFP for eLearning Hotspots
Regular School Board Meeting
The MSD of Warren Township School Board will consider a resolution for a tax anticipation warrant and a student photography vendor RFP. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, a $250 gift, and routine items.
- Resolution 579.20 for a Tax Anticipation Warrant
- Student Photography Vendor RFP
- $250 gift from Fidelity Charitable to MSD Warren Township
- Approval of minutes from April 15 and May 6, 2020 meetings
- Financial reports including payroll claim, claim register, and year-to-date fund balances
Public Hearing 1028 / Board Work Session
The MSD Warren Township Board held a public hearing and voted to approve Resolution 576.20 authorizing bonds for facility improvements and equipping projects, and Resolution 577.20 appropriating the bond proceeds. They also received updates on Lowell Elementary and high school construction, reviewed a student photography vendor RFP and a Chromebook RFP, and approved Resolution 578.20 in support of military families.
- Approved Resolution 576.20 authorizing bonds for facility improvement and equipping projects
- Approved Resolution 577.20 appropriating 2020 general obligation bond proceeds and interest earnings
- Heard construction updates for Lowell Elementary and the high school
- Discussed RFP for student photography vendor and Chromebooks
- Approved Resolution 578.20 in support of military families
Regular School Board Meeting
The board will hear the superintendent's report on COVID-19 coordination and a resolution to address work disruption for employees impacted by the coronavirus. They will also vote on a reimbursement bond resolution for facility improvements. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and a human resources report.
- Resolution 575.20 authorizing administration to address work disruption for employees impacted by Coronavirus
- Resolution 576.20 reimbursement bond resolution for issuance of bonds to pay for facility improvements
- Approval of minutes from Regular and Budget Adoption meetings on March 18, 2020
- Financial reports: payroll claims, claim register and electronic payments, year-to-date summary of fund balances
- Human resources report for April 2020
Meeting to Adopt the Budget
The MSD of Warren Township Board will vote on a series of resolutions to adopt the FY21 budget, including appropriations and tax rates, fund transfers, a capital project plan, and a bus replacement plan. All items are action items with recommended approval.
- Resolution #570.20 for appropriations and tax rates
- Resolution #571.20 to transfer amounts from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Resolution #572.20 to adopt FY21 Capital Project Plan
- Resolution #573.20 to adopt FY21 Bus Replacement Plan
Regular School Board Meeting
This regular school board meeting for MSD of Warren Township features a consent agenda with approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, year-to-date fund balances), human resources report, donations totaling $875, and a field trip request. The superintendent's report and board comments are also scheduled. Public comments are accepted via email.
- Donation of $500 from Rick Walls to support drill competition team
- Donation of $375 from April Lilly-Ervin for Chicago trip
- Field trip request for WCHS Spanish students to Puerto Rico in June 2021
- Approval of minutes from February 19, 2020 meeting
- No change orders, contracts, or special events reported
Board Work Session
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township Board holds a work session to discuss eLearning, a Kelly Educational Staffing contract, the FY21 budget, and proposed district calendars for 2020-21 and 2021-22. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and presentation.
- eLearning presentation by Allison Woods
- Discussion on Kelly Educational Staffing contract with Brian Simkins
- FY21 Budget Workshop presentation by David Holt
- Proposed 2020-21 and 2021-22 district calendars with teacher start dates of July 24, 2020 and July 23, 2021
Regular School Board Meeting
This is a regular school board meeting for MSD of Warren Township. The board approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, human resources, gifts and grants, field trips, and a change order for Lowell Elementary School. The meeting also included a superintendent's report, public comments, and a school showcase from Stonybrook Intermediate and Middle School.
- Approval of consent agenda including January 2020 payroll claims and claim register
- Gifts and grants totaling over $6,000 from donors including Crystal Springs Grain LLC ($250), Epson America ($1,000), and Emmitt Carney ($1,380 for baseball hitting cage)
- Approval of multiple field trips to locations such as Daytona Beach, Chicago, Washington DC, and Detroit
- Change order No. 0001 for Lowell Elementary School project
- Human Resources report for February 2020
Board of Finance Meeting
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township Board of Finance held its annual meeting on January 8, 2020. Board members elected a president and a secretary as required by Indiana law. The meeting also began with the Pledge of Allegiance and included a presentation on investment information.
- Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance
- Presentation on investment process and fiscal indicators
- Election of the Board of Finance president
- Election of the Board of Finance secretary
- Adjournment of the meeting
Organizational/Regular School Board Meeting
The MSD of Warren Township school board holds its organizational meeting to elect officers, appoint roles, set meeting dates, and approve compensation. It elects President Terri Amos, Vice President Julie French, and Secretary Gloria Williams. The board also approves a $2,000 yearly stipend and per diem rates, appoints David Holt as treasurer, and Seamus Boyd as attorney of record.
- Election of President Terri Amos, Vice President Julie French, and Secretary Gloria Williams
- Appointment of David Holt as Treasurer and Lisa Hedge as Deputy Treasurer
- Appointment of Seamus Boyd as Attorney of Record
- Approval of $2,000 yearly stipend and per diem of $112 for regular meetings and $62 for special meetings
- Approval of 2020 meeting schedule (second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.)