Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation

The board meeting focused on the presentation and approval of the WCHS Phase 5 bid recommendations, including discussion regarding specific bid category adjustments.

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The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics. Key items included the consent agenda, which encompassed the approval of a three-year agreement with FiveStar Technology Solutions, an annual renewal with Indiana Online, and an exploratory agreement with Patel Property Group. The meeting also included recognitions for police department and school staff, an update on staff evaluation data, a report on C9 career and technical education programs, an RDC commission report, and the presentation of enrollment (ADM) figures. Additionally, the board held a public hearing regarding the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the local teachers association, detailing proposed salary increases, a one-time stipend, and health insurance premium adjustments.

The executive session included discussions authorized by federal or state statute, strategy related to collective bargaining, and a job performance evaluation of individual employees. No action items were presented during the meeting.

The meeting included a Lifesaver Award presentation by CPPD to Officer Isaac Brown for his heroic actions. The CPCSC Certified Evaluation Rating Totals for 2024-25 were presented. The Central Nine Career Center Report was discussed. An RDC (Redevelopment Commission) Report was given. Updated Enrollment - ADM Count was reported. A Public Hearing was held to Discuss Tentative Agreement of the 2025-26 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement. The adoption of the 2026 Budget was discussed. An Appropriation Reduction Resolution was considered. A recommendation of the Transfer of Funds was discussed. A recommendation of the JCFiber Sponsorship Agreement for the WCHS Concession Stand was discussed. Donations for approval were presented. A Supplemental Personnel Report was considered. A Resolution to Adopt I.C. 5-23 for Future Usage of the BOT Construction Delivery Method was considered. Field Trips for approval were presented. The Appointment for the Whiteland Redevelopment Commission Non-Voting Advisor/Member was discussed.