Discussion at the EPCS meeting, among board members, centered on who can carry firearms, policies policies being developed at other schools, insurance costs, and surveying the school community.

(See article on new law regarding guns on school property under "Indiana News" on this website.)

The board also held a first reading on a proposed new school board policy regarding the use of “seclusions and restraints." This policy stems from special education students being secluded and/or restrained, and puts words into expectations and action. It was noted that some training may be needed. State law requires each public, charter or accredited nonpublic school to adopt a restraint and seclusion plan by July 1.

In other business, seniors Kathleen Deitrich and Scott Stark were selected as the first and second alternates, respectively, for the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation School Board Scholarship. Samantha Babcock is this year’s recipient.

Under personnel items:

• High school teacher Raye Anne Absher and elementary school teacher David Metzger submitted their requests for retirement. Mrs. Absher has been with Eastern Pulaski Schools for 37 years and Mr. Metzger 17 years. The requests were approved as presented. They were wished well and thanked for their years of service. 
• Logansport Area Joint Special Services Cooperative (LAJSSC): With the special education decentralization, Superintendent Dan Foster recommended, and it was approved, to offer LAJSSC teachers contracts with Eastern Pulaski Schools. Mrs. Shanna Hinman accepted the offer. 
• Ryan Morehouse was approved for the open high school English position.  Morehouse is a graduate of Purdue and has two years experience. 

 The superintendent reported on the following: 

• Bus Inspection: All buses are now inspected and ready for next school year.
• Special Education Co-op: There may not be any additional billing this calendar due to decentralization.
• National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP): EPCS will bring this program to the middle/high school in the fall.
• Graduation: The program went well and students were on their best behavior.
• Maintenance Position: Interviews are taking place; anticipating an offer by June 11. 
• Appreciation Breakfast: A very nice program with eight retirees recognized.
• Summer projects: The tile flooring is almost ready for the carpet squares, which are on order. Other projects include gym lighting and the usual deep cleaning.
• Textbook Adoption: High school principal Rick DeFries is working on this, but is having problems contacting the vendor. Hopefully books will be ordered soon.
• The football team will travel to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Aug. 30 to play Pioneer.

Foster also gave a financial report for the period ending May 31. The two usual financial statements were included in board packets. The Condition of Funds Statement indicated that all Corporation Funds had positive balances. The General Fund Comparison Statement showed that 17.5% of the yearly appropriation remained, close to last year’s balance. 

The board approved the LAJSSC Joint Service and Supply Agreement, as presented.

The girls and boys basketball teams were approved to attend overnight field trips to Spiece Fieldhouse in Ft. Wayne. 

A donation from Dave and Julie Delany on behalf of the Indiana Deer Hunters Association for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) was accepted. The program is designed to improve student motivation, attention, behavior, attendance and focus.

The electric project for the bus garage area was tabled. Quotes for the demolition/cleanup of an out building by the bus garage were presented. There was a motion and second to proceed with the demolition/cleanup; however the motion failed. Discussion followed with consensus to obtain quotes to refurbish the building.   

The resolution to transfer unused and unencumbered monies from the 2014 Capital Projects Fund to the Rainy Day Fund was approved as presented. The monies in the Rainy Day Fund will be used forrepair and replacement due to the failure of any part of any structure or equipment, or other unforeseen circumstances, or site acquisition or development, or for unexpected needs in any other fund raised by a tax levy, or for any other emergency or unforeseen circumstance.

During the board comment period, the filling potholes was discussed. Maintenance director David DeLorenzo is working with the town to get this done. Also, the following were commended:  Mrs. Absher, Mr. Metzger, and Mr. and Mrs. Delaney. Mr. Cunningham commended the graduation program. 

The next school board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 14, in the Distance Learning Lab at the school.