New Hope Panthers Board of Education met Dec. 15
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The New Hope Board of Education met on December 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. in work room of the school.
President Jason Simpson called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Dan Devous
Jason Simpson
Derek Smothers
Nate Carter
Ryan Green
Rhonda Clark
Absent: Ryan Duckworth
Also Present: Julie Harrelson, Superintendent
Melanie Hill Ashley Siedler
Brittney Johnson Britany Pope
Leanne York Bethanie Murbarger
Jason Murbarger
Rhonda Clark made a motion to approve the November 17, 2020 regular meeting minutes with no corrections noted. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:Yea:Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay:None Carried
Bethanie Murbarger presented the board with a written concern regarding her son. She reported that her son is having an issue with another student bullying him and he is afraid to come to school. Mrs. Murbarger reported her son’s grades have slipped somewhat, he is having headaches, stomach aches, any reason to not come to school. She says he does not feel safe to come to school. Mrs. Murbarger is looking for a solution. She stated the bullying is happening during recess and does not think the complaint is making it from the recess supervisor to the higher ups. There is no physical harm but verbal abuse is spoken directly to her son from the other student.
Superintendent Julie Harrelson presented the Treasurer’s Report and current financial information. Bank balances as of November 30, 2020.
Fairfield National Bank Checking: $1,121,505.69
IPTIP: $947.60
Fairfield National Bank Money Market: $595,416.92
Derek Smothers made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote:Yea:Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter
Nay:None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to pay the bills with no additions or exclusions noted. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:Yea:Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green
Nay:None Carried
No committee reports given.
Superintendent Report: The decision to go to remote learning is due to the number of staff out and the lack of a substitute bus driver. Sports are still on pause. Coaches would like to have 1 on 1 practice with the coaches with no interplay at the start of the year. Property taxes rates decreasing in Wayne County and White County due to rising EAV. Megan Nichols memorial shelter has started construction on the playground. Christmas program for kindergarten to second grade has been recorded. The band program has been posted virtually. Third through fifth grades will perform a spring program. Statement of Economic Interests are due Monday. This is the last year on the lease for buses. Do we want to go back to the high school or continue providing our own transportation? The board agreed it would depend on if the high school contract is reasonable. Having our own busses has saved the district money but has also caused a lot of headaches. Mrs. Harrelson will contact the high school.
New Business:
1. First reading press board policy manual update 106.
2. Nate Carter made a motion to approve tax levy. Second by Dan Devous.
Voice Vote:Yea:Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark
Nay:None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to enter executive session at 6:14 P.M. for employee compensation and student discipline. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote:Yea:Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous
Nay:None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to return to open session at 7:30 P.M. Second by Nate Carter.
Voice Vote:Yea:Derek Smothers, Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson
Nay:None Carried
3. Rhonda Clark made a motion to approve COVID compensation of $500.00. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:Yea:Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay:None Carried
Dan Devous made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 P.M. Second by Ryan Green.
Voice Vote:Yea:Nate Carter, Ryan Green, Rhonda Clark, Dan Devous, Jason Simpson, Derek Smothers
Nay:None Carried
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