Metropolitan School District of Washington Township public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, financial reports, payroll claims, human resources report, field trip requests for robotics and Model UN, and acceptance of a $2,000 donation from Jared and Maria Slibeck. The superintendent will report on recent meetings and events. Public comments will be accepted via email or comment cards.
- Field trip requests: Warren Central HS Model UN to Chicago (Feb. 2022) and Walker Career Center Robotics to events in Kokomo, Lafayette, Terre Haute, and Houston (March–April 2022)
- Acceptance of $2,000 monetary donation from Jared and Maria Slibeck
- Approval of payroll claims, claim register, electronic payments, and year-to-date fund balances
- Human resources report with addendums
- Approval of minutes from November 17, 2021 executive session and regular meeting
Board Work Session
This is a work session of the MSD of Warren Township Board. The only substantive item is an information presentation on ParentSquare 2.0. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Information item: ParentSquare 2.0 communication platform update
Board of Education Executive Session
This is a procedural executive session of the MSD of Warren Township Board of Education. The only item is an executive session for training as authorized by Indiana Code. No decisions or public business will be conducted.
- Executive session for training under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board held a regular meeting on November 17, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included minutes, financial reports, payroll claims, human resources actions, field trip requests, and acceptance of gifts and grants. No items were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. The meeting also featured a superintendent's report, board comments, and a student representative address.
- Approved field trips for Warren Central girls and boys basketball teams to Indiana locations in December 2021
- Accepted donations: $500 for two SLR Nikon cameras from Dr. Tim Hanson to Walker Career Center, and $500 in sanitizer wipes from Lowe's Home Improvement to Lakeside Elementary
- Approved human resources report with addendums (details not specified in agenda text)
- Approved payroll claims for October 2021 and claim register/electronic payments
- Approved year-to-date summary of fund balances as of October 31, 2021
Board Work Session
The board voted unanimously to approve the tentative 2021-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting included the pledge of allegiance and adjournment, with the CBA vote as the only action item.
- Approval of the 21-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement by a 6-0 vote
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education of MSD of Warren Township is holding an executive session closed to the public to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining, as authorized by state law. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.
- Executive Session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(A) for collective bargaining strategy discussion
Public Hearing on Tentative 2021-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement
The MSD of Warren Township School Board is holding a public hearing on the tentative 2021-22 collective bargaining agreement. The meeting includes a summary of the agreement presented by Brian Simkins. No vote or decision is scheduled; the hearing allows public input on the proposed contract.
- Presentation of summary of tentative 2021-22 collective bargaining agreement by Brian Simkins
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board held a regular meeting with an oath of office for newly appointed board member Dennis Orellana. The board also recognized Grassy Creek Elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School, celebrated National Principals Month, and approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, human resources, field trips, and donations.
- Oath of office administered to new board member Dennis Orellana
- Grassy Creek Elementary recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon School
- Field trips approved: Warren Central HS Winter Guard to Washington D.C. and Dayton, Ohio; Show Choir to Chicago, Illinois
- Donations accepted: $2,500 golf cart and $200 fabric from Dr. Tim Hanson and Doris Daves to Walker Career Center
- Consent agenda approved including minutes from September and October 2021 meetings, payroll claims, and year-to-date fund balances
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education held a work session and selected a new board member following discussion. The motion carried unanimously with six votes in favor. Other agenda items included the pledge of allegiance and other business as needed.
- Selected new Board of Education member via motion by Julie French, seconded by Terri L Amos, carried 6-0.
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education will hold a work session to conduct interviews for the vacant board seat. The meeting includes the pledge of allegiance and other business as needed. No votes or policy changes are scheduled.
- Board candidate interviews for vacant seat
- Pledge of Allegiance and opening remarks
- Other business as needed
Board of Education Executive Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session under Indiana Code to consider applications. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a procedural meeting.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(10)(B) to consider applications
Board Work Session
This is a board work session for MSD of Warren Township. The board will discuss the application review process and two books: 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member' and 'Vertigo: Transforming Teaching and Learning in Public Education'. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural and discussion-based.
- Discussion of the application review process (no details provided).
- Discussion of the book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member'.
- Discussion of the book 'Vertigo: Transforming Teaching and Learning in Public Education'.
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board meets to approve routine consent agenda items including financial reports, human resources, and acceptance of gifts and grants. Notable donations include a $50,000 BMW GT car from Keith Burton to Walker Career Center and over 31,000 adult disposable masks from Abundant Life Compassion Ministries. No major policy decisions are on the agenda.
- Acceptance of $50,000 BMW GT car donated by Keith Burton to Walker Career Center
- Acceptance of 31,100 adult disposable masks valued at $2,488 from Abundant Life Compassion Ministries
- Acceptance of 6,000 pleated cloth masks valued at $13,920 from CINTAS
- Approval of payroll claims for August 2021
- Approval of human resources report for September 2021
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education will hold a work session with discussions focused on the book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member.' The meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance, the book discussion, and other business as needed. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the session is primarily for board development.
- Discussion of the book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member'
- Other business as needed
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:45 PM
The MSD of Warren Township will hold a public hearing on collective bargaining and teacher compensation. The meeting includes safety measures such as mask requirements and metal detector screening. Public comments may be submitted via email.
- Public hearing on collective bargaining and teacher compensation
- Mandatory face coverings and social distancing per Marion County health guidelines
- Metal detector screening for attendees and bags
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The school board met on August 18, 2021, to approve routine administrative and financial items. The board authorized July 2021 payroll claims, reviewed fiscal year 2022 fund balances, and accepted two DonorsChoose donations for Lakeside Elementary. The board also approved change orders for the Lowell Elementary project and introduced the new Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate.
- Approval of July 2021 payroll claims and electronic payments
- Year-to-date summary of fund balances for fiscal year 2022
- Acceptance of DonorsChoose gifts totaling $633.00 and $359.71 for Lakeside Elementary
- Authorization of change orders for the Lowell Elementary project
- Introduction of Alison Mundell as the Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate
Board Work Session
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township held a work session on August 9, 2021. The board reviewed construction updates for the Marques Clayton, Skillman, and CSO projects. It voted to approve board meetings as "Special Events" for security purposes.
- Pledge of Allegiance at opening
- Construction updates for Marques Clayton, Skillman, and CSO
- Motion to approve board meetings as "Special Events" for security (motion by Howard Dorsey Jr, second by LaShauna Triplett; passed)
- Adjournment
Board of Education Executive Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education is holding an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss collective bargaining under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(A) and safety under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3). No other business or public decisions are listed.
- Executive session for collective bargaining and safety discussion
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes, several financial reports, payroll claims, the year‑to‑date fund balance summary, a human‑resources report, and change orders for construction projects at Lowell Elementary and Warren Central High School. Informational items such as the superintendent’s report and board comments will also be presented.
- Approve June and July meeting minutes (Consent Agenda 6.01)
- Approve payroll claims for June 2021 (6.02)
- Approve claim register and electronic payments (6.03)
- Approve year‑to‑date summary of fund balances (6.04)
- Approve change orders for Lowell Elementary and Warren Central HS projects (6.08)
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education is holding a work session with discussions only. The board will discuss the book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member' and hear about Newfields from Rachel Burke. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member' for board self-improvement
- Discussion of Newfields cultural institution with Rachel Burke
Board Public Work Session
This is a public work session of the MSD of Warren Township Board. The board will discuss COVID-19 opening protocols with Tim Hanson and a potential mascot for Creston with Ryan Russell. No formal decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of COVID-19 opening protocols by Tim Hanson
- Discussion of Creston mascot by Ryan Russell
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education of MSD of Warren Township is holding an executive session under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) for the purpose of training board members with an outside consultant about their role as public officials. No votes or public decisions will be made; this is a procedural, closed-door training session.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) for board member role training with an outside consultant
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The school board opened with a pledge of allegiance, heard an inspirational moment, and received the superintendent's report. It then considered a consent agenda that included approval of May 19 meeting minutes, several financial reports, the human resources report, field‑trip requests, a $509.98 donation of two xylophones, and construction change orders for Lowell Elementary and Warren Central High School. All items were approved by a motion from Terri L Amos, seconded by Julie French.
- Approve May 19, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Approve financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, year‑to‑date fund balances).
- Approve Human Resources report and revised motor vehicle pay schedule.
- Approve field‑trip requests for Warren Central High School (July 2021).
- Approve acceptance of a $509.98 donation of two xylophones and change orders for Lowell Elementary and Warren Central HS projects.
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board will hold a work session featuring a discussion of the book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member'. No votes or action items are scheduled; the session is primarily procedural and preparatory.
- Discussion of the book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member'
Board Work Session
The board is holding a work session with no votes or public hearings. The only substantive item is a discussion of the book 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member'.
- Discussion of 'How Not to Be a Terrible School Board Member'
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board held a regular meeting with presentations, public comments, and a retiree recognition. The board voted unanimously to approve a consent agenda encompassing minutes, financial reports, human resources actions, field trips, a gift donation, and construction change orders for Lowell Elementary. No contracts were presented for approval.
- Approval of minutes from April 21 and May 5, 2021 meetings
- Payroll claims and claim register/electronic payments for April 2021
- Year-to-date summary of fund balances through April 2021
- Human Resources report with addenda
- Change orders for Lowell Elementary (Circle B Construction, kitchen, metals, general trades, plumbing/HVAC)
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board held a work session and took action on several items, including approving an essential employee stipend resolution, Grassy Creek project bids, and a Vision 2005 board member. The board also approved an end-of-year calendar adjustment and introduced a CFO candidate.
- Approval of Essential Employee Stipend/Resolution 591.21
- Approval of Grassy Creek project bids (additions & renovations)
- Approval of Vision 2005 board member
- Introduction of CFO candidate Tim Hanson
- Approval of End of Year Calendar Adjustment (early release)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, payroll, human resources, and acceptance of gifts. The superintendent will provide a report, and the board will hear public comments. No major policy decisions are expected.
- Approval of minutes from March 17, 2021 work session and regular meeting, and April 14, 2021 work session
- Approval of payroll claims for March 2021
- Approval of claim register and electronic payments for April 2021
- Acceptance of gifts and grants totaling $2,485 from donors to Stonybrook IMS and Lakeside Elementary
- Human resources report for April 2021
Board Work Session
This is a board work session with no votes or decisions scheduled. The main item is a presentation on the 'Reaching Equity' initiative by Kate Schwartz and Ebonye Crowe.
- Reaching Equity report presented by Kate Schwartz/Ebonye Crowe
Meeting to Adopt the Budget / Public Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board held a public work session to adopt the budget for FY22. The Board approved four resolutions: appropriations and tax rates, a transfer from the Education fund to the Operations fund, the Capital Projects Fund Plan, and the Bus Replacement Plan. The Board also discussed Edmentum, an online learning program.
- Approved Resolution #586.21 for appropriations and tax rates
- Approved Resolution #587.21 to transfer funds from Education fund to Operations fund
- Approved Resolution #588.21 adopting the FY22 Capital Projects Fund Plan
- Approved Resolution #589.21 adopting the FY22 Bus Replacement Plan
- Discussion of Edmentum online learning program presented by Pam Griffin
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education meets for a regular session. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports, human resources, acceptance of gifts totaling $6,350, and change orders for Warren Central High School and Lowell Elementary projects. There are no items requiring separate discussion. Public comments are accepted via email.
- Approval of minutes from February 17 and March 3, 2021 meetings
- Approval of payroll claims and claim register/electronic payments
- Human resources report for March 2021
- Acceptance of gifts totalling $6,350 from multiple donors for Stonybrook IMS
- Change orders for Warren Central High School and Lowell Elementary construction projects
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board holds a work session including a public hearing on the FY22 budget. The meeting opens with the pledge of allegiance and may address other business as needed.
- Public hearing on FY22 Budget with presentation by David Holt
- Other business as needed
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The board is meeting for a regular session with reports from the superintendent and board members. The main action is approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes, financial reports (payroll, claim register, fund balances), human resources, no field trips, acceptance of gifts and grants totaling $2,807, and change orders for Lowell Elementary and Warren Central High School. No public hearings or major policy changes are on the agenda.
- Approval of Payroll Claims for January 2021
- Accept donation of $726 for 2 Tubano Drums at Grassy Creek Elementary
- Accept $1,071 for 3 Tubano Drums at Grassy Creek Elementary
- Accept $560 from Mr. Lilburn English to Raymond Park Intermediate and Middle School
- Change orders for Lowell Elementary and Warren Central High School projects
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board will hold a work session to discuss two major reports: an analysis of statewide/local complexity funding and expenditures, and the district's response to a teacher compensation report. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is informational.
- Presentation by Dr. David Marcotte on complexity funding analysis
- Presentation by Dr. Tim Hanson on teacher compensation report
- Pledge of Allegiance opening
- Other business as needed
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education of MSD of Warren Township will hold an executive session on January 30, 2021, under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11). The sole purpose is to train board members with an outside consultant about their role as public officials. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.
- Executive session for board member training with outside consultant (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11))
Organizational/Regular School Board Meeting/Board of Finance Meeting - Streamed Online
The board is conducting its organizational meeting, including swearing in newly elected members, electing officers, and setting compensation. They approved a $2,000 annual stipend and per diem rates ($112 per regular meeting, $62 for special meetings) for board members, and appointed a treasurer, deputy treasurer, and attorney of record. The 2021 meeting schedule was also established, with meetings at 7:00 p.m. at the Warren Education and Community Center or online.
- Approved $2,000 yearly stipend and per diem of $112 for regular meetings, $62 for special meetings
- Elected board officers: President, Vice President, Secretary for 2021
- Appointed David Holt as Treasurer and Lisa Hedge as Deputy Treasurer
- Appointed Church Church Hittle + Antrim as Attorney of Record
- Set 2021 regular board meeting dates (Feb–Dec) at 7:00 p.m. at 975 N. Post Road or streamed online