001Mhm. >> Mhm. >> order. Uh if you're able, will you please stand with us as we have a moment of silence, pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of [clears throat] 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. Next, uh no one has signed up to address any patron concerns. Next agenda item will be recognitions. Dr. Abby, uh Dr. Redmond. Thank you, Mrs. Glover. Tonight we have the great pleasure of honoring our Warwick County School Corporation retirees. This group of people has dedicated their lives to the students of Warwick County. They've served as experts in their fields, have functioned as caregivers when needed, and have celebrated successes with their students, and have gone above and
002beyond every day in service of students and in honor of the education profession. I am certain that each of our retirees could write a book about the challenges, the joys, the laughs, the tears, and the experiences they have encountered over their long careers. At this time, when your name is called, please come forward to receive a very small token of our appreciation for your time, effort, energy, dedication, and love for the students and families of the Warrick County School Corporation. And we have several who couldn't be here tonight, so we will make sure that they get their small gift as well. Holly Arnold, Newburgh Elementary. Jane Baker, Castle High School. Holly Beard, Tennyson Elementary. Dan Bender, Maintenance. John Bertram, Castle North Middle School. Angela Clark, Castle High School. Alan Collins, Boonville High School. Patrick Cruise,
003Castle High School. Thomas Dahlquist, Castle High School. Vicky Dalton, Work Education Center. Virginia DeRossett, WPCC. Kelly Dora, Behavior Consultant. Rebecca Gillis, Castle Elementary School. Thomas Jones Jones, Work Education Center. Janna Miles, Loge Elementary. Eric Mullen, Castle North Middle School. Jill Olson, Castle High School. Philip Peach, Castle South Middle School. Chad Palace, Boonville High School. Julie Skaggs, Newburgh Elementary School. William Schapmeier, Boonville Middle School. Sheila Summers, Castle North Middle School. Penny Titzer, Castle North Middle School. >> [clears throat] >> And Mary Tubbs, Loge Elementary School. >> [snorts] >> Give me Give ME EVERYBODY APPLAUSE. >> [applause] [applause] [laughter] >> MY ARMS AREN'T LONG ENOUGH. THANK YOU SO MUCH. >> THANK you so much. Congratulations. Thank you so much. Congratulations. Enjoy it. Oh. Thank you so much. Enjoy it. Thank you. Thank you. Congratulations. Congratulations. Hello. That's
004the deal. Congrats. Oh. >> [laughter] >> Congrats, James. Congrats. Congrats. Thank you. >> [laughter] >> We'll continue with our recognitions. Yes, at this time I'd like to introduce Mr. Jason Fischer, who's going to talk a little bit about our Teacher Leadership Academy cohort from this school year. Good evening. It is an honor to stand before you tonight and recognize the astounding efforts of the educators in our third cohort of the Teacher Leadership Academy. Your support of opportunities like this are instrumental in fostering teacher professional growth, which in turn leads to improved student outcomes. I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Redmond for her support of this initiative. And also a special thank you goes to our curriculum specialist at the secondary level, Mrs. Aaron Stallings. Her uh work
005this was her vision and her leadership has been instrumental in making the teacher leadership academy the success it is today. Uh teacher leadership is not necessarily found in a position or a title. And at its core, I believe teacher leaders share one fundamental belief that all of their students have the potential to be successful. This year, we welcome 21 educators from nine of our Warrick County schools. In addition to developing their personal leadership skills, these educators work collaboratively throughout the year to strengthen building level teams and positively impact student outcomes. They explored effective leadership practices, deepened their awareness of school culture, and used data to inform decisions. Beyond that, every teacher within this group identified a focus area or a problem in their classroom or building. They developed a thoughtful plan to address it. They
006implemented the plan, made adjustments when necessary, and monitored the progress throughout the entire year. Last Tuesday, these dedicated educators proudly presented their projects to the entire group. And these individuals in this room tonight is a testament to the commitment of our educators and the culture of continuous growth within our district. Not all members were able to join us this evening as we have a myriad of activities going on throughout our district this evening, but I would like to take a moment to recognize those in attendance. Jonathan Andrews from Castle North Middle School. Michaela Ayers from Tecumseh High School. Leif Benson from Castle High School. Christina Deders from Boonville High School. Kelsey Huber from John H. Castle. Michelle Kemp from Tecumseh High School. Drew Lawrence from I mean from Castle High School. Alicia Piper from Chandler
007Elementary. Jason Pruden from Castle South Middle School. Sarah Rollins from Castle High School. Heather Schnur from Oakdale Elementary. And Stephanie Sone from Boonville High School. In addition, I would also like to recognize those individuals who were unable to attend this evening, but who were who participated in the Teacher Leadership Academy. They are Olivia Ballard from Castle North Middle School. Jake Bennett from Castle High School. Shelly Brown from John H. Castle. Paul Debrinski from Castle North Middle School. Beth Byrne from Boonville Middle School. Matt Fitzpatrick from Castle High School. Shelby Macleane from Castle South Middle School. Jacob Sheller from Boonville High School and Emily Straley from Boonville High School. I'd like to take a minute to congratulate these educators and recognize them for their efforts this year in the Teacher Leadership Academy. Let's give them a
008nice ROUND OF APPLAUSE. >> [applause] >> THIS TIME we will turn around and shake the members of the board and cross these hands. We'll start with Mr. Andrews and we'll snake around. Thank you so much. Good job. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Good job. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you guys so much. >> [laughter] >> Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank [clears throat] you. Hello. Thank you for all the extra effort. It was fun. Thank you for the opportunity. Thank you. And thank you. And next agenda item number five, consideration of routine business, Dr. Edge. Thank you, Mrs. Glover. Routine business is this evening includes approving the minutes of the school board meeting
009held on April 27th, 2026 and approving the claims and signing the docket. I recommend the board approve the routine items as presented. I second the motion. Second. We have a motion by Mr. Frank, seconded by Mr. Eiger to >> [clears throat] >> approve the routine items. Is there any discussion? All in favor, say I. I. Any opposed? Motion carried. Moving to agenda item seven, consideration of items for board action, 7.1, second reading of policy 5600 meal charges. Thank you, Mrs. Glover. Dr. Walter Lambert has brought to the board policy 5600 meal charges. The first reading was on April 27th, 2026. Tonight is the second reading, at which time the board may take action. Um in part in summary, uh the superintendent shall have the power to establish administrative guidelines for meal charges, account notifications, collection
010efforts, refunds, disposition of unclaimed positive meal account balances, and implementation of this policy, which shall be implemented by the manager of food and nutrition department. If a student does not have sufficient funds in the student's meal account or on hand at the time of service, the student shall be provided a regular reimbursable meal that meets USDA meal pattern requirements, and the cost of that meal shall accrue to the student's account in accordance with administrative guidelines. A student with a negative meal account balance shall not be permitted to charge a la carte items. Staff members and other adults shall not be permitted to charge meals. Negative meal account balances shall be be addressed through reasonable collection means and handed in a handled in accordance with policy 6600 and applicable administrative guidelines. If pursued for collection, the
011parent or guardian of the student shall be responsible for the costs and attorney's fees incurred. I recommend the board approve the policy 5600 as presented. So moved. Second. Have a motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. France to approve the updated policy 5600. Is there any discussion? All in favor, say I. I. Any opposed? Motion carried. Into item 7.2, second reading of policy 6500, the investment policy. Dr. Rettig. [snorts] Thank you, Mrs. Baker. The board of finance shall meet annually on or before January 31st as required by Indiana law to designate public depositories and conduct related business. Scope, letter A. The investment policy applies to all transactions involving the financial assets and related activities of all of the state approved fund categories for the Warrick County School Corporation. Objectives, funds of the school corporation shall
012be invested in accordance with Indiana law, Indiana State Board of Accounts requirements, policies and regulations as approved by the Board of Trustees, written administrative procedures and amendments and modifications thereto as made from time to time hereafter. Funds held for future capital projects shall be invested to produce to the extent possible sufficient income to offset increase in cost increases in costs. Bond proceeds and their designated funds shall be invested to ensure to the extent possible given current market conditions a rate of return equal to interest being paid on the bonds. And D, all participants in the investment process shall act responsibly as custodians of the school corporation funds. Investment officials and their designees shall avoid any transaction that might impair public confidence in the Warrick County School Corporation's ability to govern and manage funds effectively. I
013recommend the board approve policy 6500 as presented. So moved. Second. Have a motion by Mrs. Wilharm and seconded by Mr. Skinner to approve policy 6500. Is there any discussion? All in favor say I. I. Any opposed? Motion carried. Agenda item 7.3, consider affiliation agreement Murray Murray. State University. Thank you, [clears throat] Mrs. Glover. Dr. Doug Gresham has brought to the board an affiliation agreement between the Warrick County School Corporation and Murray State University for consideration and approval. This agreement provides clinical practicum experience and opportunities for our speech language pathology students and outlines the general terms and conditions between the two entities. Mr. Whitehead and his team has reviewed the agreement. I recommend the board [snorts] approve the agreement as presented. So moved. Second. Have a motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Wilhelmus, to approve
014the affiliation agreement with Murray State. Is there any discussion? I would like a little clarification on this. Could you explain uh for the speech language pathology students, who are the students that we're referring to? They are students from Murray State who will be placed in Warrick County for their clinical experience, like student teaching. Yes. Yes. That's what I was curious about. Thank you. You're welcome. Any further discussion? >> [clears throat] >> I was I think it's just a ask you about did did you did we clarify uh whether or not these agreements are going to count as part of the new statute that'll take effect on July 1 that that prohibits the automatic renewal contracts or goods and services? I don't believe so. I don't really think this classifies under the vendor providing a good
015or a service. Number one, number two, there's still, from my memory, it's either a 30-day or 90-day termination regardless, even if it does automatic renewal renew. And even if that statute does apply, um that provision is just void. It's the rest of the contract is still valid. So, I don't have any concern. Thank you. Any discussion? All right. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carried. Agenda 7.4, approve a vendor agreement. Dr. Redding. Thank you, Mrs. Lover. Dr. Holly Arnold, principal at Newburgh Elementary, has brought to the board a vendor agreement with Lilas Photo Booth Rentals for consideration and approval. This agreement outlines the general terms and shall in effect until June 30th. Let me check on this. It says 2026, but Is that correct? Okay, typically those run a year. Okay. Okay,
016thank you. Uh and this is for fifth grade celebration, by the way. So, it sounds like a lot of fun. So, um I do recommend the board approve the vendor agreement as presented. So moved. Second. I have a motion by Mrs. Wilmes, seconded by Mr. France to approve the agreement with Lila's Lila's photo booth. Do we have any discussion? All in favor, say I. All right. Any opposed? Motion carried. Agenda item 7.4, consider approval roof bid at Castle High School. Thank you, Mrs. Clapper. Mr. Todd Armstrong has brought to the board a bid recommendation for consideration and approval. Following a thorough review of subcontractors, project timelines, and bid pricing, we we recommend awarding the contract to Midwest Roofing and Sheet Metal as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder capable of meeting the project timeline. I
017recommend the board approve the bid for Castle High School as presented. >> [snorts] >> Second. I have a motion by Mr. France, seconded by Mr. Baker to approve the roof [clears throat] bid. Is there any discussion? All in favor, say I. All schools bid, but we're just going to do Castle? We are for now, yes. Yes, so the uh bid for Boonville High School, we're breaking that into two parts now, and that's going to go out for bid again very soon, if not already. And then the four I Castle North, and I believe it was also Boonville Middle, the pricing came back at least double, if not triple, the square footage price that we had anticipated, and we're not under any kind of emergency situation to replace those. So, we're going to send those back
018out for bid in the fall. Okay. Thank you. You're welcome. I've been on that committee. Uh Eric and I are on that one. I remember Todd saying that he he anticipated some of this because sometimes with these particular types of contractors, they already have their jobs for the year, and it was just kind of it we had do the evaluation of what we were doing. So, just for what it's worth, you know, sometimes you think, "Well, it's not going to get any cheaper." This one could. Yes. >> You know. Yes. Because they may they may need some more work in the spring or next spring or whatever. That was what Todd had mentioned. So, >> Correct. for the rest of the board we had talked about that. >> Yes. Good point. Yeah. Do we only
019do the roof in the summertime or do we do them in the spring or >> depends. It depends cuz he he always does a an evaluation of, you know, the inventory of, "Okay, what needs the most work?" Sometimes they are emergency situation or, "Hey, we really need to get this done." Or it it affects, "Let's only do this during the summertime when kiddos aren't there." It's kind of varies, uh you know, and this was able to he said, "Let's just at least get it out. Maybe there's somebody that needs a job that isn't already tied in." And it looks like there's only one that fit that bill this time. So, it's really when the temperatures Yes. >> does have an Correct. >> also, and just for everyone, um we do always try to do it
020when the kids are not present, but depending on where on the roof they're working, it is possible that it could happen sometimes during the school year. Yes. It was felt that some of this would be non-disruptive to the students. Okay. Yeah. Good questions. Okay. No more discussion. Call for a vote. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? [clears throat] Motion carried. Agenda item 7.6, consider approval of the 2027-2028 school calendar. Dr. Redmond. >> Thank you, Mrs. Glover. Dr. [snorts] Doug Gresham has brought to the board the 2027-2028 school calendar for consideration and approval. I recommend the board approve the calendar as submitted. I move to approve. Second. I have a motion by Mr. Stanner, [clears throat] seconded by Mr. Eidner to approve the proposed 2027-2028 calendar. Is there any discussion? >> [snorts] >> I
021think people will be excited for this calendar to have other full week of fall break being able to stay again. I think everybody really liked having that extra vacation time in the fall. That's a much cheaper time to vacation than summer and a lot of That's uh needed right now cuz things are expensive. That's just when you retire. >> [laughter] >> Will this be posted online? >> Yes, as soon as we get approval tonight, then we'll get the calendar posted tomorrow because we have actually, you know, people have already started asking because people do plan their vacations out um a couple years out. No more discussion, call for a vote. All in favor say I. All right. Any opposed? Motion carried. Uh agenda item 7.7 consider approval of donations. Dr. Redmond. Thank you, Mrs. Glover.
022We have several donations tonight. Again, I just appreciate the generosity from all of our partners and our PTOs. Uh the first donation is for WPCC from Bellarmine University. Their doctor of physical therapy program would like to donate three IV poles, tubes, bags, and Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump. Estimated value is $1,225. At Castle North Middle School, a $2,000 donation from the Newburg Youth Basketball to be used toward athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies. At Newburgh Elementary School, the Newburgh Pat, which is their parent group, would like to donate an inclusive playground glider for students with disabilities, estimated value $26,080.94. Also at Newburgh Elementary, from their parent group, they would like to pay for IXL Learning Site licenses for teachers to use in their ELA and math classes, estimated value $8,906.25. And at Sharon Elementary, a $1,250 donation
023from Newburgh Youth Basketball to be used toward the cost of new uniforms for the Sharon basketball teams. I recommend the board approve all donations as presented. So moved. Have a motion by Mrs. Wilhelm, and seconded by Mr. France to approve the donations as presented. Is there any discussion? All in favor, say I. I. Any opposed? Motion carried. Agenda item [clears throat] eight, let's consider consideration of personnel recommendations. Dr. Gresham. Thank you, Mrs. Glover. >> [snorts] >> The Human Resource Office has the following business to bring before the board tonight. Agenda item 8.1, consideration of employment certified staff. Corrine Fortune, special education teacher at Boonville Middle School for the '26-'27 school year, and in fact, all of these are for the '26-'27 school year. Amanda Jennings, language arts teacher at Luminary Middle School Academy. Uh Mrs.
024Jennings is dual licensed in social studies and language arts. Dr. Sarah Wilson, science teacher at Luminary Middle School Academy. Um Dr. Wilson has a PhD in organic chemistry and is dual licensed in science and math. Darren Ward, athletic director at Boonville High School. Erica Meyer, counselor at Boonville High School. Stephen Barker, social studies teacher at Castle South Middle School. The following administrator, Michael Rider, assistant principal at Castle High School. Non-certified staff, Priest Elizabeth Maze, preschool instructor at Loge Elementary. LMA, preschool instructor at Chandler Elementary. Danielle Maze, preschool instructor at Oakdale Elementary. And Susan Ernst, school nurse at Castle High School. And then the summer musical, Justin McCollough Haddix as director, Jeff Thornton as vocal music director, Kirk Payne stagecraft technical director, and Dana Meyer as instrumental music director. Motion to approve employment for certified administrator,
025non-certified staff, summer musical as presented. Second. Have a motion by Mr. Eigner, very well worded. >> [laughter] >> Seconded by Mr. Baker. Do we have any discussion? I think everyone was afraid to make that motion. >> [laughter] >> HR's been busy. >> Good old HR. All in favor say I. I. Any opposed? Motion carried. Thank you very much. Item 8.2, leaves. Katie Armstrong, band teacher at Boonville High School. Courtney Hatton, secretary treasurer at Hebron Elementary. Jennifer Brocheers, custodian at Yankeetown Elementary. Shelly Brown, special education teacher at John H. Castle Elementary. Marissa Connors, special education teacher at Boonville Middle. Motion to approve. Second. Have a motion by Mr. France, seconded [snorts] by Mr. Eigner to approve uh leaves. Any discussion? All in favor say I. I. Any opposed? Motion carried. Thank you very much. Item 8.3,
026report of transfers. Loretta Hausenauer, fourth grade teacher at John H. Castle to science teacher at Castle North. Michaela Ayers, teacher at Tecumseh High School to social studies teacher at Luminary Middle School Academy. I'd like to mention that Mrs. Ayers has dual license in social studies and special education. Caitlin Thomas, full-time custodian at Chandler Elementary to full-time custodian at Loge Elementary. Miranda Rideout, math teacher at Castle South Middle to math teacher at Luminary Middle School Academy. And I would also like to mention that Mrs. Rideout has multiple licenses including math, special ed, and language arts. Shelby Knight, Shelby R. Knight, program assistant Chandler Elementary School to program assistant at Boonville Middle School. Diane Whitaker, program assistant Newburgh Elementary School to program assistant at Castle South Middle School. Manda Marshall, program assistant at WEC to program assistant
027at Boonville High School. 8.4 report of early return, Noel Harada, a 4.5 hour cafeteria position at Castle High has filed appropriate paperwork to return early from a previously approved leave of absence. 8.5 resignations, Sydney Sherry, first grade teacher at John H. Castle Elementary School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. Alyssa Libert, program assistant at John H. Castle Elementary School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. Joel Pollen, varsity girls basketball coach at Tecumseh High School, resignation effective April 28th, 2026. Sarah Zink, program assistant at WEC, resignation effective April 27th, 2026. Megan Beeler, program assistant at Tecumseh High, resignation effective May 15th, 2026. Michael Kelman, program assistant at Castle North Middle School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. Sherry Polk, program assistant at Castle High School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. Michael Chapman, varsity boys and girls swim coach at
028Boonville High School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. Alexis Hall, program assistant at Castle North Middle School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. Taylor Hettinger, third grade teacher at Elberfeld Elementary School, resignation effective May 7th, 2026. Sandy Walker, 6.0 hour cafeteria position at Oakdale Elementary School, resignation effective May 1st, 2026. Kim Conley, 3.0 hour cafeteria position at Tecumseh High School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. Jacqueline Waters, full-time custodian at John H. Castle Elementary School, resignation effective May 15th, 2026. Gabrielle Miller, fourth grade teacher at Oakdale Elementary School, resignation effective May 21st, 2026. And 8.6 retirements. Dr. Holly Arnold, principal at Newburgh Elementary School, retirement effective June 6th, 2026. And Kimberly Moss, kindergarten teacher at Newburgh Elementary School, retirement effective May 21st, 2026. Thank you, Dr. Gresham. Next, we have agenda item nine, heavenly reports, Dr. Redmond. >>
029We just have one report tonight and it comes from the very busy HR director, Dr. Gresham. Thank you, Dr. Redmond. Would like to point out that HR is very busy. Three agenda item or two agenda items in a row of three pages and I think somebody must have cursed us a couple weeks ago about our light agenda items. I believe that was Mr. Skinner. >> [laughter] >> I wasn't going to say names. Uh the personnel, food and nutrition and custodial committee had a meeting just earlier this evening in the same building. We had two old business agenda items. There are some minor revisions to the teacher handbook that I'm going to be placing in the board packet for the next board meeting to bring before the board for approval. Um small, minor things that will
030be highlighted in the board packet. The committee felt that they were small enough they didn't need to go to a work session. They can be reviewed and please let me know if you have any questions. And then Mr. Johnson, our manager of custodial presented to the board information about what's going on in the custodial department. Um the successes that we've had in in that area, the challenges, um what he's experienced over his years as being the manager of that department, which is pretty lengthy now. He's been in that position since 2019 managing our custodial department and just shared a plethora of information about what goes on in our schools and how we take care of things and um just a good position that we're in with our custodial staff in Warrick County School Corporation. Thank
031you, Dr. Cushion. Good, thank you. Mrs. Glover, I just had a couple of announcements. Um, just a reminder, we have our graduations and get to celebrate our seniors this coming Friday and Saturday. Um, excuse me, Friday night is to Kempsville High School at 7:00 and then on Saturday morning at 9:00, we have Woodville High School and at 2:00, we will celebrate the seniors from Castle High School. So, board members, you have your information in front of you about rides and times and all of those fun details. Uh, if anything changes this week, just let me know and we can make adjustments as needed. I also wanted just to note, I don't We're not going to see everyone again before school is out, so we actually have our last day of school next week Wednesday, the
03220th, and last day for teachers, the 21st. Um, I really appreciate another outstanding year that we've had here in the corporation and I really appreciate all the hard work. A lot of We had a lot of teachers in the audience tonight. Appreciate We appreciate everything you do with our students day in and day out and it's because of your efforts that we are a successful school corporation. So, thank you. And then, just a note for any parents who are listening, um, our food and nutrition department this afternoon sent out directly through email to every Warwick County School family all of the families all of the information about our summer feeding program. It's very detailed and it differs by location. So, it's a little bit lengthy this year, but all parents have this information and then
033we will also ask our principals to push this out through their daily announcements and we'll likely push some things out on social media as well. So, parents, check your email for details on summer feeding. Will this also be on our website? Yes. Yes. I will make sure we do that. I bet it's already there if I know Shinay. Yes, but I'll double check. That's all I got. Thank you. Do you have any other board business? Get up. We've had a year full of outstanding successes for our students, but I just want to give a shout out to WCC. We had 100 students test, I believe, for the CNA CNA and 100 students passed. Every one of the students who took their EMT passed. And that is a a tributable to outstanding students and outstanding instruction.
034And Warren County is a safer place because of that and it's pretty exciting. It is. It's good stuff. >> a huge amount of students signing letters of [clears throat] intent to go straight to work or further education, so that that was another positive. Great success stories. I had um Mr. Moseby's not here today. He had a award thing to go to for granddaughter, so he asked me to mention for our transportation construction meeting. We normally have it tomorrow. It's been moved to Friday at 7:30 in the morning at the central office. So, small adjustment there. Thank you. We have a policy meeting. Our next one will be June 8th at 5:45 here in this building. And Mr. Fisher, student growth and learning. Wednesday, May 27th. Thank you. Wednesday, May 27th and that will be at
035the administrative office on Gun Street. And that's at 7:30. In the morning. Thank you. Our next personnel committee meeting at June 8th at 6:15 here in this building. And likewise echo Dr. Redman in just a great year all around. We're very fortunate and blessed to have all the teachers, custodial staff, Mr. Johnson praising their their work, our maintenance, and just all around we just have great people, have great families, and um Um, just been another great year. Yeah, truly a village. Mhm. Yes. Anything else? Okay, our next board meeting will we the board will meet next May 26th at 7:00 here at Central Services and we will meet on May 26th in an executive session 5:45 here at the Central Services. I just want to congratulate commend all our teachers and [snorts] administrators, all the
036hard work that's gone in through this past year. Students, I can't wait to celebrate. What a way to kick to end the year. I wish everybody safe Memorial Day uh celebrations and meeting's adjourned. >> [applause]