Kindergarten round-up is scheduled for Thursday, April 6. Based upon the student enrollment projections following kindergarten round-up, a possible reduction-of-force might be necessary, Street said. All open positions will be evaluated on the need to replace.
In other business, Street reported that wind production during January and February has been outstanding. There were some coolant fans that were replaced last week.
The superintendent also reported that West Central is scheduled for the AdvancED District Visit in April.
The board was informed that in the event of making up any school closure dates, the school will use the dates of March 24, April 17, May 24, 25, and 26.
Street reported to the board that substitute teachers are paid $65 a day without benefits. Substitute pay will be reviewed at a later date.
Cafeteria manager Jessica Murray shared with the board about a guest speaker, Matt Upton, who recently spoke with the cafeteria staff. Upton provided some tremendous motivation to the cafeteria staff and reminded the staff to “always focus on the positive and ignore the negative!” Upton was a positive influence on the entire cafeteria staff. Mrs. Murray informed the board that she is a representative for the Indiana School Nutrition Association representing nine counties in Region II. The board extended their appreciation to the cafeteria staff and Mrs. Murray for their service and dedication to the students.
Under action items, the board approved the second reading of the "Procedure for Student Lunch/Meal Accounts" and "Collection and Forgiveness of Debt" policies.
The board voted to approve the resolution for Local Income Tax School Distribution, as presented.
The board voted to appoint Roberta Geyer to the board of the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library Board.
Street reviewed the vision, mission and belief statements, and the strategic plan as were discussed during a recent board work session. The plan covers educational goals, financial goals and policy goals for the coming years. The board voted to approve the vision, mission and belief statements, and strategic plan.
The board voted to give permission to seek quotes for updating a more secure middle school entrance.
"Student of the Month" certificates were presented to Isabel Gonzales at the elementary school level and Jaden Cords at the middle school level.
Personnel:
The board approved:
- the resignation of eighth-grade basketball coach Melvin Wireman.
- the retirement of middle school language arts teacher Karen Srull.
- the conference requests for:
- Glacier Football Clinic – Marc Hall and Melvin Wireman
- IIAAA State Conference – Wes Allen
- Legislative Action Conference – Jessica Murray
- National Leadership Conference – Jessica Murray
- Annual National Conference for School Nutrition – Jessica Murray, Cathy Risner and Brittany Mendiola
- the field trip requests for:
- Sunshine Society to Chicago - Stephanie Thilges
- West Central Student Council Lock In – Laura Stout and Lisa Baker
Principal Reports:
Elementary school principal Dan Zylstra reported that much is happening this March in the elementary school.
- Mrs. Gutwein’s class will be heading to Parkview Haven for their monthly reading time.
- Currently students in grades 3-5 are in the process of taking their Applied Skills ISTEP+ tests. March 13 and 14, all third grade students will take the state-mandated IREAD3 assessment.
- On March 10, students who met their February Accelerated Reader Goal will get ice cream with their lunches.
- Third-quarter report cards will go out on March 14, and the school will have perfect attendance lunches on March 15 and 16 to honor those students who were present for every minute of instruction during the third-quarter.
- The school-wide Star Lab, a large, movable display, will be set up in the gym to teach students about the stars. Family Literacy Night, on March 16, will follow this theme with its title “Reading Under the Stars.”
- On March 17, the school will take spring student pictures.
- In April, the library will have its Buy-One, Get-One-Free book fair from April 3-7.
- Kindergarten Roundup will be Thursday, April 6.
- Staff development time continues to be spent on improving the implementation of our new math series.
Middle/high school principal Pat Culp informed the board that as a part of the middle school incentive program, students will be eligible for a bowling trip on Friday, March 17.
- Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the middle school staff, led by sixth grade teacher Kathy Minnick, the middle school incentive program has successfully recognized those students displaying positive characteristics, getting good grades, and having great attendance. For all the great students of West Central Middle School, the incentive program is an opportunity for positive recognition.
- The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is sponsoring Pennies for Patients during the week of March 13 including 3 vs. 3 students and staff basketball tournament on Friday, March 17. All proceeds for the event will be donated to Riley Hospital. A financial goal of $2,500 has been established by the FCA.
- The annual Sports Spectacular for students in grades 7-12 will be on March 17. Students and parents are invited to attend.
