001Good evening. On behalf of the school board, we thank you for being here in person or virtually. I am Luke Jackson, president of the school board. And to my left is Dan Conway, vice president. Matt Henkins, secretary. Jackie Deckard, member, and also uh Heather Sags, member. Uh to my right is Superintendent Mr. Eric Bolan, and To his right is assistant superintendent Mrs. Susie Lips. If you would please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence. >> Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Courtney, do we have anyone signed up for public comments? No. Okay. All right. Well, moving on. Uh the next agenda
002item is going to be our consent agenda. Uh so we received those board packets. It's been posted for the public information also. Uh it includes just previous board minutes, executive session minutes, payroll claims, payroll report, check claims, budgetary claims, personnel report, and also this consent agenda vote. Uh did anyone have anything they'd like to discuss concerning that? If not, could I have a motion for approval? >> I'll make a motion. We approve the consent agenda. >> I'll second that. All those in favor of approving the consent agenda, please say I. >> I. >> Motion passes. So, Mr. Bowen, doesn't look like we have any student field trips or anything. >> Correct. We do not. >> So, Mrs. Lips, I'll hand it over to you. >> Good evening, everyone. In the spring of 2022, Metropolitan District
003announced it partnership Arkansas. Tonight I have the pleasure to introduce. I wanted to briefly recognize one of the members of the leadership team from the high school who is also a member of Habitat's board. The leadership team at the high school comprises half juniors, half seniors, half boys, half girls, and one of the student members always sits out in the actual Habitat. Uh, real quick, we finished up the fourth bill. Um, I wanted to let everyone know that this is a unique program. There's no one else in the country that does this. We not only involve the high school students building, but it's all all opportunities for MSD Marksville. We had um lunches provided by two of the elementary schools, lunch by Bell Academy, lunch by Wooden, we had lunch by the school board, which
004was very nice as well. And your hills uh who has some students, their culinary arts students provide the for our celebration banquet. In addition to that, the Brooklyn STEM students participated in using the blueprints in the drawings to learn about elevations and they did the celebration banquet. I won't say much else gets involved. We always have a student every year who puts together videos. So the video you will see was done entirely by we avoid and help teacher. Um, and I think the video will speak for itself. >> At Habitat for Humanity, a home is built with something stronger than bricks or boards. It's built with community. When people come together with purpose, hope turns into walls, dreams become doorways, and families gain a place to call a home. And that spirit of community doesn't
005just happen on its own. It's built by the people who show up. In early September, the football team stepped off the field and onto the build site to begin on the floor box. Two Habitat board members also took a crew to bring back wall panels. All their hard work set the tone for what came next. A week later, student council and NHS members arrived on site, ready to keep the momentum going. Together, they positioned all the exterior walls and most of the interior ones, working quickly and carefully as they raced against the approaching rain. With the wall standing strong, it was time for the next crew to step in. Just a week later, coming off of an impressive win against Franklin, the boys soccer team showed up with the energy to match their momentum on
006the field. They made key modifications to the walls, finished the exterior sheathing, installed the top plates, and ultimately lifted the first set of roof trusses into position. With the first trusses in place, the build was ready for its next wave of volunteers. The following week, the cheerleaders stepped onto the site with the same spirit and focus they bring into every performance. They cut out window openings, secured roof truss hurricane ties, got started on the roof decking, and installed the house wrap. The next group to step onto the site was made up of the girls volleyball and basketball teams. They spent the day making major progress, completing the roof decking, building the front porch supports, and putting the porch roof trusses into place. By the end of the day, they had also installed the gutter boards,
007helping move the project forward. The following week, a group of Martinsville alumni returned to the site, joined by two current students to keep the build moving forward. In later weeks, student council and NHS members also pitched in, working on sighting, installing windows, and putting up sophets. Each group helping the house get closer to completion. Over the course of several weeks, different groups helped move the build forward. First, the girls soccer and golf teams along with the foreign exchange student worked on finishing the sophets, continued installing siding, and even got started on the wood deck. The following week, the band and orchestra took on similar tasks, installing sighting, painting trim, and helping with the deck, all while braving colder weather. Afterwards, the cross country team stepped in to keep the momentum going, contributing their energy to
008sighting, sophets, and deck work as the house neared completion. Another group of students joined the project, focusing on lifting and working with lumber, as well as painting the porch post and doors. Their efforts helped keep the house moving closer to completion, adding both structure and color to the home. After student volunteer groups completed their portion of the project, Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers continued the work to finalize the home. They focused on completing important details throughout the house, ensuring everything was finished and ready for a family to move in and start their new life. I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the adult staff and volunteers who were present throughout the many months of this project. Their ongoing support, patience, and guidance played a vital role in its success. By
009working alongside the students, they not only helped build a home, but also provided meaningful learning experiences, teaching valuable skills, responsibility, and the importance of teamwork and service to others. Thanks to the help of local companies and families, all builders were provided with nutritious foods to keep them pushing during their work. That support helped sustain long hours on site, reminding volunteers that the community was behind every step of the way. It's another example of how collective effort turns generosity into lasting impact. Going back before the walls were closed in, some of the builders took a moment to leave something special behind. Writing on the framing were Bible verses, prayers, and words of encouragement. Messages meant not to be seen, but to be felt. Though these words are now hidden behind drywall, they remain part of the
010home's foundation, offering comfort, hope, and love woven into the structure itself. Those messages reflect the heart behind this build. They remind us that this home was created not only with the hands and tools, but with faith, kindness, and care for the family who will live here. Long after the walls were finished, those unseen words will stand as a lasting reminder that this house was built with intention, compassion, and a belief in something greater than ourselves. And while the work on the house is finished, the impact will last far beyond the final coat of paint. This home stands as a reminder of what's possible when a community comes together. Students, alumni, educators, volunteers, and neighbors, each giving their time to build something bigger than themselves. For Alina Dent and her daughter and son, this is the
011home they will soon walk in together. It's more than a house. It's a fresh start, a place of stability, and a foundation for the future. And for everyone who built it, this home stands as proof that service, teamwork, and compassion truly has the power to change lives. At the heart of this project was kindness. Kindness showed up in every shared tool, every helping hand, and every moment someone chose to step in and support another. It reminded us that building a home isn't just about construction. It's about care, respect, and believing that everyone deserves a place to feel safe and supported. When kindness leads the way, communities grow stronger, hope becomes tangible, and lasting change is built, one home and one act of service at a time. For Habitat for Humanity, I'm Mia Boyd. Okay. The
012next thing is uh the form nine report information purposes only. That's the finalized form for you. Old business um Just to let everybody know that we'll put on the website, we put out on social media the first panels have gone up at the new elementary school at the new location. Unbelievable to see how that's taking place. Uh Mr. Jackson was with us today for uh gosh, the gym is almost encompassed with walls now there. It's amazing how this process works. So, if you get a chance to drive by Henderson Ford interchange, go near River Valley Church and check out uh what's coming. And it is it's an awesome site. So, I congratulate the board for moving that project forward. Uh some great things happening here in the MSD Martensville. And that's just one sign times
013to come. >> Thank you, Mr. Bowen. All right. Next up, action items. >> Okay. The first one is Resolution 2026-01, the reimbursement resolution. Jacob Mullen's here to talk to us. >> Sure. Yeah. Jacob Mlullen with Bose McKenna and Evans. Uh we serve as the school's bond council. Um the resolution before you is what's called a resolution. Um I'm not touching it. So, So what this does is it preserves your ability to project included in the resolution. Should you determine the issue several meetings obligation bond project school project list and this resolution Can you guys? I think it's >> Yeah, I don't think it's you. Do I have a motion to approve resolution reimbursement resolution? I'll make a motion to approve. >> We have a motion and a second. Any discussion? If not all those in
014favor say by saying I >> I motion passes. >> The next one is resolution 2026-2-103 which is the flexibility waiver application. >> Thank you. Do we have a motion to approve resolution 202623 flexibility w >> and again this is just you know we're just applying for it doesn't mean we're going to do it doesn't mean it's going to be approved I'll go ahead and make a motion to approve resolution >> have a motion and a second discussion all those in favor please signify by saying I motion passes. >> Next one's a very important one. Cyber security software. This is replacing the act. I have a motion to approve the cyber security. >> I'll make a motion to approve the cyber security. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? All those in
015favor, please signify by saying I. >> I. >> Motion passes. >> Okay. The next one is awarding of food and non-food bids as accepted by the central Indiana education service center which is the CD. Heard that those initials for the 26 27 year. Do we have a motion to approve the award and non food bids as the central Indiana education service? All those in favor signify by saying I >> motion passes. >> Okay. The next one through generous donations. Donation from McDonald's athletics $5716. from Miller window and door to MHS donation from Maryley scholarship foundation to the elementary to a student graduating $500 generous donation donation from American Legion Martensville American Legion of Martinsville sorry to MHS applied skills that's in the amount $800 and donation from Delta MD. >> Do I have a motion
016to accept and approve of these donations? >> I'll make a motion to approve the donations before us. >> Second. >> We have a motion in a second. Any discussion? All those in favor, please signify by saying I. >> I. >> They are passed and accepted. And just for the record, all motions were passed unanimously in case that for very quick. I'll make a motion to adjourn. >> Approved. >> We are monitoring the weather. Um I speaking of weather, I want to thank the MSD, the maintenance staff, custodial staff, um their efforts throughout the winter storm hit with they were phenomenal on getting properties cleared, sidewalks taken care of, and making it safe for our students, staff. And then you about our other departments then that helped make sure bus drivers driving inclement weather some of
017the roads that were bad for a week or two after. We want to thank the the drivers transportation department. The police were out and about. I know they pulled a couple of buses out and did that through their morning uh rounds. It was very nice to have them assist in those ways. Let's see. Who am I leaving out? Food service making sure that everybody was taken care of. I I just can't sing their praises enough. Each of the departments, the directors and the administrators at the schools to make sure that students are going to be safe, staff be safe, and we got back to school pretty quick. Great job. >> Thank you, Mr. have any board comments or items for future? I will say if you haven't got to see Greece, definitely do so. I
018think this is last weekend for Friday and Saturday night. >> Do I have a motion to adjourn? >> Make a motion to adjourn. >> All those in favor? >> I. >> That was unanimous. >> Meeting is adjourned. Thank you everybody.