>> I don't meanwise. So other people have questions. Go ahead. I have a few more on this. >> Okay. >> Yeah. So um so so I want to make sure then that that I understand that when we say this is connected to Avon but the teachers are not Avon teachers. We don't have the ability to hire. We don't have the ability to fire. We don't have the ability to control the curriculum. That is out of our control but the students still get an Avon diploma. >> Is that right? You're correct. >> So, the only piece I would say to that is the because this flows through CIESC, Central Indiana Educational Service Center, and we are one of 35 districts that participate in that program and the superintendent make up the governing board of CIESC. So, um I am on that board. We meet every other month.
So, those were two big things that I know what we're doing is being seen and being heard and they're valuing our opinion up here. So, that that's good for us. Um, yeah, I think that's the big stuff. Uh we just obviously closed out basketball sectional. It's always good to host. Um Joe Lu Page was back in town coaching at Western Boom which was great to see him again. Um got to see him four times this year four times. Um but he said there was a huge crowd of Western Boom people that came up and went out to eat downtown and all the things that are obviously important for hosting those. It's not just about our specific school, but it's getting exposure for the community. So, I thought that was a nice little added bonus when he came and and told me that. So, I want to share that.
Um, you can see that peak in May. That's not unusual to see highs and lows as the year goes on. And it's definitely not unusual to see a gigantic spike in December when people are trying to use their last of their benefits or try to reach their deductible and try to get a surgery or something at the end of the year, whatever the case may be. That's not unusual. But if you take a look at how high that is, that is over $800,000. So, you know, approximately $600,000 $100,000 is deposited into the account every month. And so, if we're experiencing months that are, you know, $800,000, that reserve that we have, that's where that money has to come from. And so, if our reserve is being used up, nickeled and dimed by all these high claims, when we hit a month like that, that's when we're in trouble if we don't have that reserve to back up.
Michael, Kelly, Ashley, >> Miles was there, >> Miles Miller was there. Um but it was a great it was a great night. Mr. Rosie was there and thanks to him, he's the one that got us all started from the very beginning getting this all down on paper. But it's just um we've built some momentum now and and uh you know so I'm excited about about where we're going with that and it's only going to get bigger and better. So um that's all I have. We're just patiently waiting for the IED scores to come back and see where see where that goes. Right. Planning summer school and moving forward. >> That's all I got. >> It's going fast. >> Yeah.
>> Whoa. That is so crazy. All right, so I think we have one more match for for tonight >> as uh we have we have two. >> Yeah, we have Yeah, we have uh we have Kyle aka Dino Dino. >> Do he decided not to show up? >> Dis Noise did not show up. That is unfortunate. >> This is sadness. Speaking of sadness, the next match is going to be even sadder. Both of these players showed up, but only one will be leaving a winner. >> We are guaranteed to see a Cyber Tiger leave the bracket in just a few short moments. It's like Tribal Council or like any other show where you where you know someone's about to die. Like it's very clear like they're having their character arc right now. I'm sure they're exchanging some very nice words in there. >> If I had a violin, I'd be slowly playing it right now.
>> I'll second it. >> Return to open session this at the end of the time including Craig and Lee. >> Yes. >> And I'll second >> John >> 15 minutes. >> Y >> that might be the biggest We have no more session. So any >> start of the meeting was a little longer. had some stuff to do and so if you will get back with Christie as soon as you can so we can have that work session. >> I'll send out an email tomorrow and I did want to follow up on that with the dates. Are there days of the week that are better than others? I guess instead of shooting out the here's the whole month. >> You're talking about doing it in the evening still, right? >> Yeah, I I think so. Wolf Creek Fridays is that doesn't matter. >> Uh spring break.
14 officers. We had 14 lockers there. you know, there was a there was a an office for the chief and the lieutenant and and that was it. The reason why, again, it looks excessive, but that extra space and certain we could certainly use it, that feeds into potential future expansion. Maybe down years down the road, we could take that space and make it more offices or something else. because back 35 36 years ago as a new patrolman I never thought that the additions with the attorney generals and department of justice and all these mandates and regulations that they would look like it does today. So I hope that answers your question about even with the the the space. I'm telling you that that is the bare minimum and that's even and if you look at that there's no storage in the new in the new headquarters zero >> chief it's also important and I appreciate you taking me and Billy for the tour when we were there I had been in your lobby before we met a number of times but to get the full tour you see that it's an 8,000 foot operation in a 2,000 square foot You walk in, I don't know what it's called, but the office to the left there where people are working on their computers, one person has to step back for the other person to step forward to work on the computer.
And these are returning teachers. Um, and there's teachers and there's also eligible support staff that get um >> counselors and some of our other um uh staff. And so again, um made sure we worked with um Mr. Livingston, >> Mr. Livingston's recommendation. >> Yeah. [laughter] to make sure he was happy and approved and that we can um keep our um our staff happy and also ahead of that um that increase to our entry placement schedule for certified. >> Maybe they'll be able to buy a gallon of gas. >> Yes. >> I'll make a motion.
We approve all the personnel reports. Um we approve any changes that happen within that program. And so now I'm one of 35. Um, but uh, as Carrie said, there are a large number currently that are already participating in something like this and more of us that are considering doing that are considering uh, expanding the role of CISC. So again, comparing this option to other options, I feel like we do have more control over the curriculum, the teachers just because we have a seat at the table. that isn't the case in in any of the other online programs that our students are participating in. >> And we have worked with or we have collaborated with another larger suburban school district close to us that is doing a similar thing. Um, and we have heard really good feedback from this school district on the responsivity of of Indiana online that if they give them feedback that they're very responsive to the feedback.
>> Great. All right. Thanks, Chip. >> Good job. >> All right. Uh, our last report here, the superintendence report. Dr. Morton. >> Thank you. Well, great things are happening here at Deli um across our schools at all levels. Um, so first I'm going to start with our elementary and at Camden um students participating in one books one school and also the London a wars which I know were a huge hit and I'm sorry who won because I don't know if I know that was a competition right >> not a competition >> the sister won >> and then of course we had at the high school career day which was awesome my own son participated in it as a freshman and he shared all the amazing places he visited in Deli. And so I know it was a wonderful experience at our middle school. Recently, students were recognized um through Junior National Honor Society.
So, I know when you when when I say we've got about $1.5 million, that sounds great, but we use basically half that every single month to play pay claims. Um, and this is representing the 2025 performance. Um, you see that big spike in January. Um, and I was seeing that, Julie Shear was seeing that. And it was a little concerning that we had just made a change and we started seeing that and we Julie kept saying a lot of this is from the UMR the UHC rollover. They were trying to clear out their books with us. And we had contracted them with them through the end of last through through the entirety of last year, I believe, is what it was, so that we wouldn't be responsible for any claims that happen to pop up like in September. Because if they popped up in September and we didn't kind of contract with them through the end of the year, we would be would have to cover the entire thing and they wouldn't have any discounts or anything for us.
>> Any questions for Michelle? Um, next up before our comments are the public comments. It's another opportunity for public comments. Anyone? Nope. >> Member comments. >> No, we'll start with you. I am just so proud that the kids that I've been working with, the tech team, finally have been able to show the fruits of our labors and it's paid off with what we saw here tonight. And I'm just so happy to be able to to work with them and be a part of that tech group and what we've been able to accomplish. >> You've been a great mentor. >> We'll miss you. We need Congratulations to those who deserve the actual accolades for what they accomplished. I had absolutely nothing to do with it. So, I'm sure everybody in this room knew that before. But, anything else you want to try to take credit for?
>> Exactly. Mhm. Well, >> if only it was the world's smallest. >> I I might I might save that for after the match. Actually, save the violin playing for after the match. So, >> Mhm. >> All righty. But for now, for now, it seems like um O Sheets is uh O Sheets is playing against X Dark Ninja over there. Ah, heat. the sad drumming music. >> Yes. >> Yeah, it is. It is a shame, but we did know that something like this would happen. >> It's not all fun being a magical girl. No one's going to get that reference. >> FS in F's in the chat for Owen. >> Let me Hold on. Let me just a second. Let me pull out my phone. >> Okay, I'll let you pull out your phone. >> Yeah. Uh, here we go. >> Mhm. >> I'll get the I'll get that F.
>> I was going to say spring break. >> Oh, yeah. When is March 16th? >> 16th through the 20th. >> Yeah. So that week that's >> that's fine. >> I just wanted to throw that out there. >> And I'm not saying it has to matter, but I'm out of town the entire next week for work. So >> So in a month, >> but if you guys need to do it the week I'm gone, do it the week I'm gone. If you do it in the evening, I will more than likely be able to hop on remotely. >> So last week of March, >> week of 23rd, >> last week of March, then somewhere any of those days. And then evenings. So any day of the week is okay if it's in the evenings. Is that right? >> Yeah. I mean unless somebody's got sports or whatever with their kids.
That >> Yeah. >> When you get to 8,000 square feet, I have a a firm feeling that that's going to be fully occupied on day one. >> Yeah. I mean, right now the one our records office is occupied by our school resource officer and our tech bureau. So, it's you're literally going in there and kind of doing the the side step just to I'm not exaggerating. So, um I again I hope that clears it up with the space and all that. It's like I said, it's literally the bare minimum and you know, just for us to operate safely, compliant, and uh quite frankly, professional. I think the architect did a pretty good job. So, thank you. >> You know, can can I just can I add something to this? uh because I I think this is a really um just emphasize this point. It keeps repeating in my my head that I'm not sure if we're all grasping, but if the bond passes and we are now uh sitting on this credit line of sorts, uh we're still going to then have to send this out for bids >> and the bids could come back much higher for the renovation, could be higher for the build, the new, could be higher for everything.
Any questions? >> That's okay. Any questions? Yeah, got one for John. Are you okay with this? >> Yes. I'll make a motion for to approve the 2026 2027 certified contract renewals for certified staff of contracts to be issued by March 15, 2026. >> Second. >> Thank you, Mora. All in favor? >> I I item 8F, administrator and director contract renewals. So, um um for our 2026 um contracts, we would like to incorporate a 2.75% salary increase, which is about about the same percent as the other increases for our um administrative staff. um and I gave you the information about the total impact on M would be 40,000 and including their um employee related expenses. Additionally, we have grant funding for some of our positions which will cover 53,95 in salary and um costs of of the assistant superintendent, our ESS director and district nurse. And again, this has been um blessed by Mr.
Um, the other piece I was gonna say one other piece on that. Um, oh, and again, I know it's different, so I'm not trying to say it's the same thing, but we have worked with Indiana online for years through our summer school program. Um, we have thousands of kids that have accessed summer school. Um, and again, those are all asynchronous courses, so I know they're not the same, but they um leverage that virtual environment, and we've found success with that through the years um where we've had that opportunity with our summer school programming. >> So, obviously, virtual education has been around for some time, even pre-COVID, and certainly a lot of parents had exposure and community members had exposure to virtual education throughout the CO period that they otherwise didn't have. Um, I know that notwithstanding the fact that these programs have been around for quite some time, Avon's never, if I understand the history correctly, never gotten to this point of proposing a virtual school.
So, it's great to recognize our student leaders. Um and I was excited to go into each building and present on professional learning communities. Um and professional learning communities is something we're going to continue to focus on. educators working collaborative collaboratively um to analyze student learning, use data to guide instruction and ensure every student um is learning and of course you know during our conversations I emphasize our educators are the professionals and so we're learning from each other. So, continuing with other exciting things as we're working with Tyler Moe's and MatchPoint, um we're strengthening our social media presence in addition to our student groups, um branding, logo development, wanting to highlight the great things happening across our school district. In the coming weeks, you'll see, and if one of you want to hold up, we have a um I'd say larger than a postcard uh coming out to advertise our prek and kindergarten roundup.
So, um, but most of those rolled off probably about in March or so. Um, and then actually just recently we just received a deposit into our account of about $118,000 from UMR that closed our account. So, we got a nice little bump from them as well here recently. Um, I think that's all I wanted to say about that slide. Um here we have just just some things about general performance. Inside that red box you can see our discount percentage has increased this year or last year I guess. Um we're almost up to 60% discount. We we're hoping to be have a discount of u over 60% this year. Um over there to the side those percentage of claims you can see that I need progressive lenses. It's hard for me to see what's in front of me and up there at the same time. Um so in 2025 you can see percentage of paid claims and network is slightly under 100%.
Move on. >> Thank you, Becky. >> Uh, let's see. First, I'd like to thank uh Mrs. Vieti uh for all your hard work and dedication. Very much appreciated. >> Um also, um Kelly and Amy, thank you so much for your presentation. I I really impressed with the program. Um I love the teacher side of it, the self-care and and and getting that. Also, the idea of teaching these kids it's okay to be nice and to care about each other. I think that's just fantastic. So, good luck with the program and continue with your hard work. Thank you. >> Thank you. Okay. Well, I was going to say what Milt said, but I was going to say it was nice to see a large group of students here um that probably don't get recognized all that often. So, congrats to uh those that were working with the kids to do that.