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Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation public meetings in 2022

19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

PHM board approves $7.4M in bills and $747K fund transfer

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board approved consent agenda items including $7,401,116.43 in accounts payable, insurance, and payroll claims, and a $746,988 monthly transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. The board also accepted several donations to schools and recognized outgoing board members Angie Gates (6 years) and James Turnwald (1 year). An executive session was held at 6:15 p.m. prior to the public meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple capital improvements and consent agenda items

The Board of School Trustees approved a series of consent agenda items including bills, grants, and personnel reports. They also awarded contracts for several capital building improvement projects, including bleacher replacement at Penn High School. The meeting included recognitions for departing board members and a report on the Fine Arts Academy.

Mon Nov 28, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

Board to approve $2.83M in bills, $747K fund transfer, and grants

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board will hold an executive session at 6:15 p.m. under Indiana law before the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Northpoint Elementary. The board will consider adoption of the agenda and minutes, hear a student ambassador report and a spotlight on Northpoint Elementary, and vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of $2,828,295.38 in bills, a $746,988 monthly transfer from the education fund to the operations fund, and acceptance of donations including PHMEF fall grant awards and a $2,985 NEA grant.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Penn High School 2023-2024 curriculum changes

The Board approved the 2023-2024 Program of Studies Guide for Penn High School and passed a consent agenda covering bills, financial reports, and personnel. The meeting also included informational presentations on Northpoint Elementary and middle school after-school activities.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

Board approves $15.67 million in accounts payable, insurance, and payroll

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees will adopt the meeting agenda, approve minutes from prior meetings, and adopt several consent agenda items. The board will authorize payment of $4,832,157.86 for accounts payable and insurance and $10,837,911.23 for payroll, totaling $15,670,069.09. Financial reports for the period ending September 30, 2022 will be approved, and multiple donations—including $5,000 for a new esports team—will be accepted.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Board approves $11.4M in bills and payroll

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board held a regular meeting at Madison Elementary School. They approved the consent agenda, including $11,429,965.44 in bills and payroll, financial reports, a monthly fund transfer, and a donation. The board also recognized a student for a perfect AP Calculus score and heard a presentation from the Madison Elementary principal.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda including bills and school trip authorizations

The Board of School Trustees approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering financial reports, personnel changes, and operational contracts. They also authorized bids for groceries, paper goods, and fuel, and approved several student field trips.

Fri Oct 7, 2022

Special Meeting at 8:00 a.m.

Public hearing on tentative teacher agreement for 2022-2023

This special meeting of the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees focuses on a public hearing for the tentative teacher agreement between the district and the PHMTA for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The board is required to hold this hearing at least 72 hours before formal approval, which is scheduled for the October 10 regular meeting. The agenda includes procedural items and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Board holds public hearing on tentative teacher agreement

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed one-year teacher agreement for July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. No formal vote on the agreement was taken during this meeting; a vote is scheduled for October 10, 2022.

Mon Sep 12, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Board approves $9.56 million in bills and payroll for September 2022

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the August 22 minutes, and adopt a consent agenda that includes payment of $9,556,940.24 for accounts payable, insurance and payroll. The board will also approve a $746,988 monthly transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund for September. Additional items include a student ambassador report, a technology grant presentation, and the introduction of the new Bittersweet Elementary principal.

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✓ Decided: Board approves various school contracts, bills, and student trips

The Board approved a series of consent agenda items including personnel contracts, financial reports, and student travel. A motion to add a discussion and vote regarding Critical Race Theory (CRT) to the agenda failed for lack of a second.

Mon Aug 22, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Board to approve $6.2M in bills and $5K Colts donation

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of $6,241,604.74 in accounts payable, payroll, and insurance. They will also accept a $5,000 donation from the Indianapolis Colts and UnitedHealthcare for the Penn High School Athletic Department, and approve a continuation of the partnership with the Northern Indiana Workforce Development Board for dropout prevention programs. The meeting begins with a 6:30 p.m. executive session.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Board to approve $6.3M in bills, $747K fund transfer, and teacher contract

The board will hold a budget work session at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. The consent agenda includes approval of $6,317,845.59 in accounts payable and payroll, a $746,988 monthly transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, re-adoption of Policy 3220.01 Teacher Appreciation Grants, a contract with ExpertHiring for a special education teacher, and adult meal prices unchanged. An executive session under Indiana's Open Meetings Law is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Board approves budget notice publication and multiple consent items

The Board authorized the publication of School Budget Form No. 3 and approved a series of consent items including bills, personnel reports, and a special education teacher contract. The Board also held a first reading of proposed student handbook addenda regarding name changes, which will be voted on August 22, 2022.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

Budget Work Session at 6:00 p.m.

Board to review proposed 2023 school budget

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees is holding a budget work session to discuss the proposed 2023 budget (January 1–December 31, 2023). The Business Services Department will present the budget; no votes or decisions are expected at this work session. Public attendance is invited but public participation is not authorized.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews proposed 2023 budget of $126.98M

The Board held a work session to review the advertised 2023 budget, which includes the Education, Operations, Debt Service, and Rainy Day funds. No formal votes were taken on the budget figures; the session served as a presentation of assumptions and projections. Public hearings are scheduled for August 22, 2022, with final adoption set for September 12.

Mon Jul 25, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

Board approves $15.3M in bills and $746,988 fund transfer

The board conducted an executive session at 6:30 p.m., then approved the agenda, minutes from June 27, and a consent agenda including $15,314,266.62 in bills, financial reports, a $746,988 transfer from Education to Operations Fund, donations totaling $450, and disposition of obsolete instructional materials.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda including bills and school technology contracts

The Board of School Trustees approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering financial reports, equipment purchases, and instructional software. The Superintendent also reported that the district now ranks #11 out of 299 public school districts in Indiana based on ILEARN 2022 scores.

Mon Jun 27, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

School board to vote on $22.9M in bills and fund transfer

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees will meet June 27, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Educational Services Center. Items include a consent agenda approving $22,927,232.08 in accounts payable and payroll, financial reports, and a monthly transfer of $746,988 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. The board will also recognize the Penn baseball team's Class 4-A state championship and hear a year-end report from the P-H-M Education Foundation. An executive session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Board approves June bills and wide-ranging consent agenda

The Board approved the June 27, 2022 consent agenda, which included numerous financial reports, personnel appointments, and service contracts. The meeting also featured a report on Education Foundation grants and a recognition of the Penn Boys Baseball state championship.

Mon May 23, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

P-H-M Board approves $16.8M in bills and monthly fund transfer

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board will hold a regular meeting including a closed executive session at 6:30 p.m. and a public session at 7 p.m. at the Educational Services Center. The board is set to approve over $16.8 million in accounts payable and payroll, financial reports for April 2022, a $746,988 monthly transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, and acceptance of a $2,800 donation to Walt Disney Elementary. The meeting also includes recognition of the 2022 Teachers of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year.

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✓ Decided: Board approves series of operational contracts and financial reports

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including multiple vendor contracts, financial reports, and the awarding of food service bids. The meeting also included recognitions for the 2022 Teachers and Classified Employee of the Year.

Mon Apr 25, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

Board to approve $14.9M in bills and monthly fund transfer

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of $14,905,813.84 in accounts payable, insurance, and payroll, and a $746,988 monthly transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. The board will also recognize award-winning teachers and hear a student report. An executive session is scheduled before the public meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves series of service agreements and financial reports

The Board approved the April 25, 2022 consent agenda, which included multiple service contracts, insurance renewals, and financial reports. The meeting also featured recognitions for staff and student achievements.

Mon Mar 28, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

Board to approve $13.1M in bills, payroll, and transfers

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board will hold a regular meeting following a 6:30 p.m. executive session. The consent agenda includes approval of $13,104,553.27 in bills and payroll, a $746,988 monthly transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, and acceptance of three donations totaling $8,803. The board will also recognize Walt Disney Elementary Principal Ryan Towner as a Milken Educator Award winner.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda including bills, personnel reports, and summer school contracts

The Board of School Trustees approved the March 28, 2022, consent agenda, which included various financial reports, personnel changes, and service agreements. The board also approved the meeting agenda and corrected minutes from February 28, 2022.

Mon Feb 28, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

Board to approve $8.7M in bills and routine consent agenda

This regular meeting includes an executive session at 6:30 p.m., followed by public business. The board will approve routine items including accounts payable and payroll totaling $8.7 million, financial reports, a monthly fund transfer of $746,988, and donations. Presentations include a report on 2021 Education Foundation grants ($13,488.85 awarded) and a spotlight on Elm Road Elementary School.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new elementary reading program and summer camp schedules

The Board approved the adoption of the myView Literacy Program for grades K-5. Multiple summer camps, athletic trips, and a school services agreement with Crossing National, Inc. were also approved via the consent agenda.

Mon Feb 14, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

Penn-Harris-Madison board approves $8M in bills, monthly fund transfer

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting including an executive session at 6:30 p.m., followed by public session items. The board is voting on a consent agenda that includes approving over $8 million in accounts payable, insurance, and payroll; a monthly transfer of $746,988 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund; and acceptance of donations including 40,000 packs of Lysol wipes from the P-H-M Education Foundation.

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✓ Decided: Board approves facility study and substitute staffing agreement

The Board approved a contract with Fanning Howey for a 2022 Master Facilities Study and Assessment. Members also approved an agreement with ESS for substitute teacher outsourcing to address staffing shortages. Several capital improvement projects and a series of bills were also approved.

Mon Jan 24, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

PHM Board reviews financial reports and school donations

The Board of School Trustees met to approve various administrative items including payroll, insurance, and financial reports. The meeting included recognitions for past leadership and presentations regarding Penn High School and Walt Disney Elementary.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple district-wide facility and capital improvement projects

The Board approved a series of capital building improvement projects including roofing, masonry, and landscaping across multiple schools. They also approved the January 24 consent agenda, which included various bills, financial reports, and personnel changes.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Board elects officers for 2022, approves $21.1M in bills

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees elected Chris Riley as President and Clare Roach as Secretary for 2022. They approved a consent agenda including $21,122,514.49 in bills and accepted donations totaling over $16,000 to various schools. The meeting began with an executive session at 6:00 p.m. and a Board of Finance meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Board elects Chris Riley as President and Angie Gates as Vice-President

The Board of School Trustees held its annual organizational meeting to elect officers for 2022. The board also approved a series of claims and personnel reports as part of the consent agenda.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

Board of Finance Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Board of Finance reviews 2021 investments and elects officers

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation Board of Finance held its annual meeting to elect officers, appoint investing officers, and review the previous year's investment portfolio and fiscal indicators. The board adopted the agenda, approved minutes from the 2021 meeting, and nominated a president and secretary (names not specified in the agenda).

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✓ Decided: Board of Finance elects officers and appoints investing officers

The Board of Finance elected Larry Beehler as President and Angie Gates as Secretary. The board also appointed Jerry Hawkins and Victoria Roush as investing officers and reviewed the 2021 investment report.