Eric Goggins

The agenda outlines two sessions: an Executive Session and a Regular Session. The Executive Session focuses on discussing the job performance evaluation of individual employees and strategy related to real property purchase or lease negotiations. The Regular Session includes standard opening procedures like the Pledge to the Flag, a Spotlight feature on Princeton Community Middle School, discussion of a PCHS Education Travel Opportunity, review of claims and payroll deductions, personnel matters, first reading of Policy 5530.01 regarding Drug Testing, Textbook Adoption, and time allocated for Reports, Patron Statements, and Board Member Statements.

This document outlines the School Bus Replacement Plan for the North Gibson School Corporation for the five-year period from 2026 to 2030, submitted in compliance with IC 20-40-18 to the Department of Local Government Finance. The plan details the current bus fleet, proposes a replacement schedule with estimated costs, and provides sections for justifying additional bus purchases, transportation services, or early bus replacements. It also includes provisions for plan amendments.

The North Gibson School Corporation determined to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $3,500,000 for the 2025-2027 Campus-Wide Facility Improvement and Equipping Project. The bonds will mature no later than January 15, 2036, with interest rates not exceeding 6.00%.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as lunch prices for the upcoming school year, curricular materials and Chromebook damage fees, an out-of-state field trip request, renewal of a speech contract, and property, casualty, auto, and liability insurance renewal. The board also reviewed and approved updates to board policies and discussed transfer amounts. Reports were presented by the Assistant Superintendent and Facilities Director.

The board meeting addressed several key areas, including administrative contract renewals, a presentation by Black Pixel, and the Community Eligibility Program. The board discussed and approved the discontinuation of the Community Eligibility Program for middle and high school students due to financial concerns. Permission was granted to employ teachers prior to official board approval in July and August. Textbook adoptions for PCHS were approved, and a fund transfer resolution was passed. The board also approved a resolution preliminarily approving an amendment to a lease and related matters for the 2025-2027 project. Additionally, the first reading of new and updated board policies was approved. The Princeton Community High School Band was recognized for receiving the Indiana State School Music Association All-Music Award.