001I'd like to call to order the March 2nd, 2020 26 meeting of the Duelan School Board. Would everyone please rise for the >> pledgece to the flag of the United States of America to the stands nationice for all. Thank you everyone for coming. Uh tonight we'll begin with 2.01 student and staff recognition. Uh during the 2025 and 2026 school year, the Duelan School Corporation has been celebrating honoring the work of our students and staffs uh through recognition aligned to the three tag words identified in our strategic plan. Inspire, engage, and empower. Tonight, I welcome Chesterton High School school assistant principal Tiffany Hawkins to tell us more about the great things happening at Chesterton High School. >> Thank you very much. I am honored to be here tonight to recognize some of our students and staff.
002In the spirit of celebrating and honoring the outstanding efforts of our students and staff, I am proud to announce the formal implementation of the distinctively Dunan awards. This initiative highlights individuals who exemplify what it means to be a Trojan by inspiring, engaging, and empowering those around them. These awards recognize students and staff who go above and beyond, demonstrating leadership, commitment, and resilience in both their academic and personal growth. Tonight, we are honored to recognize the following individuals for their remarkable contribution to the Chesterton High School community. The Inspire Award is presented to Trojans who demonstrate exemplary leadership. Leadership is not just about holding a title. It's about taking initiative, supporting others, and fostering an environment where all students can thrive. Inspire award recipients consistently embody the mindsets, behaviors, and skills necessary to succeed in school
003and beyond. Evan Lindsay, Fatula Earth, Chevy Gersuch, Jenna Burchcher, and Chris Melton, all peer mentors at CHS, have made a tremendous impact on student success this year. Their dedication to helping their peers extends far beyond the classroom. All of these mentors ensure that students remain engaged in the learning process by keeping them on task, offering academic assistance, and providing encouragement on a daily basis. They actively check in with students who may be struggling, particularly during SRT, ensuring that no student feels left behind. Their unwavering commitment to their peers has fostered a more supportive and inclusive learning environment at CHS. Students, come on up for a picture. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. In addition to celebrating our student leaders, we want to take a moment to recognize the outstanding educators who work tirelessly to support student success. These
004dedicated teachers have gone above and beyond to ensure that students reach their full potential, embodying the very essence of what it means to inspire. The students they have supported have faced significant academic challenges throughout their school careers. However, through the power of positive relationships, many of which began in summer school, these teachers have motivated and guided them to achieve their absolute best. Their tireless efforts in the summer classroom and SRT have played a crucial role in positioning these students to graduate on time. These teachers have helped this cohort of students earn 144 credits collectively during the summer school and have played a vital role in helping this cohort achieve an ontrack to graduate rate of 90 95% after the first semester. Tonight we recognize Crystal South, Suzanne Amling, Natalie Kesmarski, Jen Britzka, Jacob Lucatch, Brian
005Henegar, Phil Long, Mark Peterson, and Jen Yanjek for their unwavering commitment to student success. Their dedication, time, and expertise have made a lasting impact ensuring that each student is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to believe and achieve. Please join us in thanking these exceptional educators for their hard work and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students. Teachers, come on up for a picture. The engage award. board recognizes Trojans who demonstrate exemplary behaviors by using their unique talents to respectfully connect with their school and community. Engagement is about taking an active role in fostering a positive school culture. And these students have gone out of their way to uplift and support those around them. Bristol, Alicia, Tyler, Arie, Emily Hoffman, Braden Firo, and Lily Zart have each demonstrated what it
006means to be truly engaged members of our school community. Whether it's providing academic support to fellow students or simply offering a listening ear to a peer in need. These students have made a difference in the lives of others. They lead by example through their respectful and kind interactions with both students and teachers. Their willingness to step up and make a positive impact on their peers helps create a school culture where all students feel valued and supported. Students, come up for a picture. They see Lily, here's yours. Braden, here's yours. Congratulations. The Empower Award honors Trojans who exhibit remarkable growth and achievement through resilience and excellence in their pursuit of academic success. These students have demonstrated perseverance, determination, and a strong commitment to their education. Hugh Raznik, Sophia Perez, Josiah Wilson, Khloe Herbert, and Chris Thielen
007have all gone above and beyond in their academic journey thus far to successfully earn the required credits needed to be on track to graduate. Their hard work and dedication reflect their unwavering commitment to personal and ath academic growth. Each of these students has faced challenges along the way, but rather than being discouraged, they have remained focused on their goals and their future. Their perseverance is a testament to their strength of character and they continue to develop a solid foundation for life beyond high school. Students, come up for a picture. have a few more student recognitions. Uh tonight we'd like to congratulate the Chesterton High School girls swimming and diving team on another outstanding season. The team finished the season with their 27th consecutive DAC and IHSAA sectional championships and completed the season with a seventh
008place fina state finals. I'll just hold off a second until Hold on. I got I got I got to finish a lot of them. The Trojans were highlighted by three top five relay finishes and outstanding individual performances. These include sophomore Brenley Bonz, third place finish in the 100 yard breaststroke, fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle, fifth place medal in both the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays. And junior Adeline Laughofner, seventh place finish in the 100yard backstroke and accumulating valuable points in the 200 individual medley. Freshman Bren Law and Reese Ree Kelstrom along with seniors Payton Austster and Tegan Warner helped secure additional medals through relay contributions with Reese earning individual points in the 100redyard freestyle and Tegan posting solid effort in the 50ard re freestyle. At this time, we welcome the team and the
009coaches up front. Please. Congratulations. Tonight, we'd also like to congratulate the Chesterton High School girls bowling team for finishing third at the IHSB State Championship, uh, completing a successful season. The girls bowled 12 Baker games in the qualifying round, tying for first with only the top four teams advancing to the state finals. And in bracket play, the girls finished third uh to finish in the state of Indiana. The girls state team members are Asia Mlen, Ava Bonaventure, Ava Chzi, Ely, Paige Les, Haley Hosteder, and Lily Ward. And at this time, I would like to invite the coaches and the team members to come forward. Congratulations. Finally, congratulations to Chester High School Rexers Max uh Quirros and Lucas Anderson who closed out their season on the biggest stage in Indiana. Lucas, a senior, battled through one
010of the toughest brackets in the state at 190 pounds to secure an eighth place medal. Lucas wrestled with heart and earned his spot on the podium in his last year as a Trojan. Max, a junior competing in the 126 pound weight class, capped off an incredible run by winning the IHSAA state championship with a 9-7 victory in the finals. The crowd was electric, maroon and gold everywhere, and Max fed off every second of it. From the let's go Max chance to his uh heart celebration afterwards, he showed grit, determination, and the spirit of a champion. What a moment for Max, his coaches, his family, and his teammates, and the Trojan Nation. Uh, the future of Chester wrestling is bright and these two young men have added another chapter to its proud tradition. At this time,
011I would ask that Max, Lucas, and any coaches who are here tonight come forward. Congratulations. English major was that one step closer. Thank Okay. Uh we have two places in our agenda for public comment. Uh the first 3.01 relates to the new agenda and nobody has signed up for that tonight. So we will move through our new agenda item before the have the general comments. Um, one person signed up tonight. So, 4.01 or 4.0. I have the consent agenda and I will entertain a motion. >> I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. >> Second. >> First and a second. Any discussion? All in favor, please say I. >> I. Any opposed? 5.01 first reading policy 7554. Thank you. The administration respectfully requests your approval to revise the following board policy. Policy
0127544. This policy is being revised to prohibit staff members from using corporationowned technology resources or personally owned communication devices to access social media for personal use during work hours, including meal periods and breaks. This revision does not prohibit staff members from using social media as part of the assigned duties approved by their supervision by their supervisor or building principal. >> Thank you, Mr. McDermott. Um, I'll entertain a motion. >> Like to make a motion to accept the first read. >> A second. >> Okay. I'm first and a second. Any discussion at this point? >> Okay. All in favor, please say I. >> I. Any opposed? Thank you. 6.01 general patron participation. Uh, we have one person that signed up tonight. I would just remind that person can come forward to talk. Stephanie Ward. Uh public
013comments limited to three minutes each. Okay. I am just here. I have a parent student and I wanted to bring to the board um the March Wednesday March 4th um day for testing at the high schools were told on Friday that their kids are not going to come to school and that it is not a school day for Um when the parents have looked at the calendar um it is part of the 180day calendar. So we are requesting that um that be considered um also parents were really told of a calendar um for the applied skills students that it is an e-learning day and it should be an e-learning day and the applied skills be learning or clearly informed of that day, not just home in their um at the last minute. Um but yeah,
014with being part of the 180 days, um we should our kids students should be getting some kind of education or being allowed to attend wheing. Thank Thank you. 6.02 public relations highlights. >> Good evening. No, there will be no school for spring break um for all Dunland students on March 23rd through the 27th to observe spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 30th. The employee and teacher of the year nomination period has come to a close. Finalists will be announced in the Thursday, March 20th issue of the Dune News. During the month of March, we are celebrating National National Nutrition Month and our DSC Child Nutrition staff. Please take time to thank our child nutrition associates for all they do in keeping our students nourished. Grading period three. The third nine weeks grading period
015will end on Friday, March 13th, and student report cards will be available on in Skyward uh at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 20th. Thank you. >> Thank you. 6.03 Superintendent Comments. >> Okay, having come to the end of our previously scheduled agenda, we are adjourned.