Other plans include TCI training, and bullying prevention; providing law enforcement with updated school lay-outs; reviewing and refining school safety plans; identifyingways to improve school physical security; confirm ing effective threat assessment among schools, law enforcement, and mental health providers; increasing access to mental health and counseling services; and assessing need, capacity, and feasibility for increased law enforcement presence.
In other business, Street reviewed the secure entrance and utilization of space project bond closing and pre-construction meeting schedule. The auxiliary gym roof project will start over spring break and the middle school roof project will start when school is out.
Street told the school board that West Central will utilize E-learning on Saturdays for any future missed days during this school year. E-Learning will be utilized for a professional development day and on days cancelled for future school years.
The positive wind turbine production was reviewed with the board.
Personnel:
The board accepted the following resignations as presented:
- Courtney Rausch – 7th Grade Volleyball Coach
- Victoria Oliver – Middle School Cheer Coach
The board approved the the following retirements as presented:
- Mary Chesser– Middle School
- Joanne Stevens – High School
The board approved the following employment as presented:
- Elyse Williams – Computer/Resource Instructional Assistant
- Monica Gainor – Middle School Track and Field Coach
- Laura Faler – Volunteer Middle School Track and Field Coach
- Jeremy Hauptli – Volunteer Softball Coach
- Jake Podell – Volunteer Baseball Coach
- Corey Howat – Volunteer Baseball Coach
The board approved the following transfers.
- Bonnie Koebcke – Corporation Treasurer
- Shannon Fritz – Corporation Assistant Treasurer/Human Resources
The board approved the following leaves of absence as presented:
- Cathy Risner – Personal Leave
- Arlene Metzger – Personal Leave
- Lori Fort – Medical Leave
The board approved the following field trip request:
- FCCLA – Horizon Convention Center – Muncie – Stephanie Thilges
Approval was given to the second reading of the policy manual provisions regarding Employee Use of Student Suicide Prevention, Required Plan for Seclusions and Restraints in School,and Military Recruiters – Parent Opt-Out Provisions Under ESSA.
Superintendent Don Street reviewed the Vision, Mission, Belief Statements, and Strategic Plan that were discussed during a recent board work session.
The plan covers educational goals, financial goals and policy goals for the coming years. The plans and statements were approved by the board.
Student of the month certificates were presented to Abigail Wilhite at the elementary school level and Connor Marlatt at the middle school level. Ava Hoover, who was selected for the high school, was not able to attend.
Principal Reports:
Elementary school principal Dan Zylstra reported that Friday, March 2 the Trojan Prize store will be open once again for students to redeem their Accelerated Reader and Math Fact Prize dollars. Thanks to the parents and community members who volunteer to make that such a special occasion.
Round 1 of ISTEP occurred at the end of February. Students worked hard in preparation for the test and gave their best efforts.
IREAD3 for 3rd grade will occur March 12-13.
Report cards go home on March 14, with Perfect Attendance Lunches occurring later that week.
The PTC’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Contest will run the week of March 19-23.
Right after Spring Break, Kindergarten Roundup is schedule for April 5.
Middle/high school principal Pat Culp informed the board that Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for March 15 in the middle school/high school from 3:25 to 7 p.m.
On Thursday, March 15, Cathie Bledsoe from the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC) will be at West Central conducting a presentation to all middle school and high school students regarding cyber safety and security. Here is a summary of the event: “The Indiana ICAC Youth Educators provides age appropriate Cyber Safety presentations to help reach our youth before they become victims, to provide help to those who have already been victimized and mitigate the potential for acts of school violence committed due to online victimization.”
March 16 is the annual Sports Spectacular. All middle school and high school students are invited and encouraged to attend an evening of fun, games, and fellowship. Parents are also invited to encourage students and even participate in some of the events.
