Lewis Cass Schools 100 S. Main St., P O Box 104, Walton, IN 46994 Phone 574-626-2525 – FAX 574-626-2751 www.lewiscass.net Meeting of the Board of School Trustees Corporation Board Room March 14, 2018 – 6:00 pm



Tim Johnson, President



Matt Lewellen, Vice President Amy Miller, Secretary



Rick Lee, Board Member Ryan Zeck, Board Member

Dr. Tim Garland, Superintendent

Mission: Lewis Cass Schools provides a safe, enriching, educational environment designed to challenge students to achieve their goals beyond graduation and to grow responsible and productive citizens.

Work Session



I. Work Session opened by ____________________ at _______________ pm A. Construction Update B. Pre-School C. Lawn Care D. Adjournment 1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the Work Session was adjourned by ____________________ at _________________ pm.



Vote: ____________

Regular Board Meeting I. Lewis Cass Schools Board Meeting A. Call Regular Session to Order by _______________ at ___________ pm B. Pledge C. Roll Call: Tim Johnson, Rick Lee, Matt Lewellen, Amy Miller, Ryan Zeck __________ Present __________Absent __________________________________ D. Recognition of Visitors

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E. Approval of Board Minutes 1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the February 14, 2018 Work Session Minutes were ____________________. Vote: _______________ 2.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the February 14, 2018 Board Meeting Minutes were ____________________. Vote: _______________ F. Approval of Financial Reports 1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the end of month Administration Statement of Funds were ___________________. Vote: _______________ 2.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the end of month Claims were ____________________. Vote: _______________ G. Communications 1.) Superintendent’s Report a. Finances b. Student Recognitions • Academic All State 2.) Field Trips H. Old Business 1.) None I. New Business Recommendation(s) to the Lewis Cass Schools Board: 1.) Superintendent Recommendations: a. Business 1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to approve the additional appropriations to the 2018 Budget for the Rainy Day Fund (610): Major Budget Classification Amount 10000 Instruction $ 125,336.00 22000 Technology Services $ 25,000.00 23000 Support Services $ 100,000.00 26000 Operation & Maint. of Plant Services $ 406,000.00 TOTAL FOR RAINY DAY FUND $ 656,336.00 was ____________________. Vote: _______________ 2

2.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to approve the bid of $19,470.88 from Marschand’s AFS for the maintenance and mowing of the athletic fields was ____________________. Vote: _______________ 3.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to approve the bid of $36,640.00 from Ole Sycamore Lawn Care for the maintenance and mowing of the Lewis Cass High School, Elementary, Admin Office, and LCPA was ____________________. Vote: _______________ b. Personnel: 1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to accept the termination of Lilia Prado effective March 7, 2018 was ____________________. Vote: _______________ 2.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Aaron McCallen as chemistry teacher effective May 24, 2018 was ____________________. Vote: _______________ 3.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to approve the hire of Mark Small as a substitute custodian was ____________________. Vote: _______________ 2.) Administrator Recommendations: a. Athletics 1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to approve Jon Silcox as a volunteer softball coach was ____________________. Vote: _______________ 2.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to approve Noah Byers as a volunteer baseball coach was ____________________. Vote: _______________ b. Lewis Cass High School 1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to accept the retirement of our PE / Health and Industrial Technology Teacher Michael Bauer, who is a 41 year veteran, effective May 24, 2018 was ____________________. Vote: _______________ 2.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to approve the overnight out of state field trip to Costa Rica from June 4 to June 13, 2019 as requested by Ms. Melanie Karmel was ____________________. Vote: _______________ c. Lewis Cass Junior High School 1.) None d. Lewis Cass Elementary

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1.) On a motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ the motion to accept the retirement of our 3rd grade teacher Ms. Pamela Roller who is a 44 year veteran effective May 24, 2018 was ____________________. Vote: _______________ J. Donations 1.) None K. Items from Visitors __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ L. School Board Members 1.) Comments: a. Amy Miller: ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ b. Tim Johnson: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ c. Rick Lee: ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ d. Matt Lewellen: _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ e. Ryan Zeck: ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ f. John Damm: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ g. Dr. Garland: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ M. Adjournment. 1.) The meeting was adjourned by _______________ at _______________ pm on a motion by _______________ seconded by _______________. Vote: __________ Next Work Session: April 11, 2018 - 6:00 pm Next Regular Board Meeting: April 11, 2018 – 7:00 pm Work Session following regular meeting if needed Next Work Session: April 25, 2018 – 6:00 pm

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