Metropolitan School District of Washington Township public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 20, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
School board approves consent agenda, recognizes staff and students
The Warren Township School Board meeting on December 20, 2023, is largely routine. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, payroll and financial reports, human resources and supplemental personnel actions, and acceptance of gifts/grants. Recognitions were held for support staff loyalty and outgoing board president Howard Dorsey, Jr. and student council president Kévae King. Public comments were accepted via email or comment cards.
- Approval of consent agenda covering November and December meeting minutes
- Approval of payroll claims for November 2023
- Acceptance of donations: $4,000 from Browns Roofing (operations), $1,086.14 for Warren Central HS weight room, $586.12 for Lakeside Elementary art supplies, and $1,200 for Vex Go Kits
- Support Staff Loyalty Recognition for Brian Simkins
- Presentation of plaques to Board President Howard Dorsey, Jr. and Student Council President Kévae King
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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.01 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.05 Human Resources Report
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.06 Supplemental Personnel Report
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.08 Change Orders
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.09 Contracts - None
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.10 Use of School Property
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.11 Special Events - None
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
9.01 Field Trip Requests
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke abstain
12.01 Superintendent's Contract - Howard Dorsey, Jr.
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
12.02 Safety Presentation/ Evolv Proposal - Marques Clayton
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
12.03 Policy po9130 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS - Revised - Brian Simkins / Ryan Russell
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
12.04 2025-2026 School Calendar - Ryan Russell
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
12.05 Ed Martin / Walker Career Center Sponsorship - Matt Parkinson, Dr. Steve Rogers
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
12.06 Res. No. 621.23 Commitment to the State Proficiency Goal of 95% on the IREAD-3 Assessment by 2027 - Julie French
7 yea
Terri Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Wed Dec 13, 2023
Board of Education Public Meeting
Board to discuss proposed superintendent contract addendum
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed addendum to the superintendent's contract. The item is listed for information and discussion only, not a final vote. Public comment will be accepted before adjournment.
- 1.01 Proposed Superintendent Contract Addendum (discussion)
- 1.02 Public Comment period
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Mon Nov 20, 2023
Board of Education Executive Session
School board holds executive session for employee evaluation
The board is meeting in executive session to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee, as permitted by state law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) for employee performance evaluation
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Wed Nov 15, 2023
Board of Education Work Session
Board approves 2023-24 goals, reviews superintendent contract
The Warren Township Board of Education held a work session on November 15, 2023, to review and approve the 2023-24 Board of Education goals, discuss the superintendent's contract, and hear a presentation on the Young Men of Purpose mentoring program. The board unanimously approved the goals by a vote of 6-0.
- Approval of 2023-24 Board of Education Goals (motion carried 6-0)
- Review of Superintendent's Contract (information/discussion item)
- Presentation on Roy Dobbs' Young Men of Purpose Mentoring Program by Gloria Williams
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4.01 Review of 2023-24 Board of Education Goals
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Wed Nov 15, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Board votes on consent agenda with payroll, field trips, and grants
The Warren Township School Board will meet to approve a consent agenda covering routine financial reports, payroll claims, human resources actions, field trip requests, and a gift donation. The meeting also includes a superintendent's report, a school showcase from Lakeside Elementary, and a student representative update. Public comments are accepted via email or comment cards.
- Approval of payroll claims and financial reports for October 2023
- Field trip requests: Warren Central HS girls basketball to Cincinnati, OH (Dec 1-2, 2023) and business students to Belize (June 2025)
- Acceptance of a $425.55 DonorsChoose grant for calculators at Warren Central HS
- Change orders for construction projects at Eastridge, Hawthorne, Pleasant Run, and Warren Central Phase 2
- Approval of minutes from Oct 25 and Oct 30 board meetings
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.01 Approval of Minutes
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.05 Human Resources Report
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.06 Field Trip Requests
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.08 Change Orders
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.09 Contracts - None
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.10 Use of School Property
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.11 Special Events - None
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
10.01 Support Staff and Admin Compensation - Brian Simkins
6 yea
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Mon Oct 30, 2023
Board of Education Work Session
Board to vote on tentative 2023-24 collective bargaining agreement
The Board of Education will hold a work session and vote on the tentative 2023-24 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agenda also includes opening ceremonies and adjournment. The motion to approve the agreement carried unanimously.
- Vote on tentative 2023-24 Collective Bargaining Agreement — motion carried unanimously
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Brian Simkins
6 yea
Terri Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Fri Oct 27, 2023
Public Meeting on Tentative 2023-24 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Public meeting on tentative 2023-24 teacher collective bargaining agreement
The board is holding a public meeting to present and discuss the tentative 2023-24 collective bargaining agreement with teachers. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is solely for public input and information.
- Summary of tentative 2023-24 Collective Bargaining Agreement presented by Brian Simkins
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Wed Oct 25, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Warren Township board to approve consent agenda with payroll, HR, field trips
The MSD of Warren Township School Board will meet to hear reports from the superintendent and student representative, accept public comments, and vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, human resources actions, field trip requests, and acceptance of gifts and grants. This is a routine meeting with no standalone controversial items.
- Field trip for Warren Central HS Soul Choir to Kettering National A Cappella Festival in Dayton, Ohio (Nov 10-12, 2023)
- Field trip for Warren Central HS Winter Guard to Southeastern Regional Championship in Miami, Florida (Mar 21-24, 2024)
- Field trip for Warren Central HS Winter Guard to World Championship Finals in Dayton, Ohio (Apr 10-14, 2024)
- Donation of $1,885.76 in school supplies from Walmart Distribution Center to Lakeside Elementary
- Donation of $2,360.54 from DonorsChoose for materials for students with cortical visual impairment
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.02 Policy po2414 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING AND HUMAN SEXUALITY INSTRUCTION - Revised - Ryan Russell
6 yea · 1 nay
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke nay
10.03 Policy po2416 STUDENT PRIVACY AND PARENTAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Revised - Ryan Russell
6 yea · 1 nay
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke nay
10.05 Policy po2221 MANDATORY CURRICULUM - Revised - Ryan Russell
6 yea · 1 nay
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke nay
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 20, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Board approves consent agenda items including financial reports and HR
The Warren Township School Board will vote to approve several consent‑agenda items, such as the meeting minutes, payroll claims, claim register, fund‑balance summary, and the Human Resources report. The board will also hear the superintendent's report, recognize former board members, and swear in the new school police chief and officer. All actions are recorded as motions carried by the board.
- Approve minutes from August 16, 28 and September 30 work session (Consent 8.01)
- Approve Payroll Claims for August 2023 (Consent 8.02)
- Approve Claim Register and Electronic Payments (Consent 8.03)
- Approve Year‑to‑Date Summary of Fund Balances (Consent 8.04)
- Swearing in of School Police Chief Shane Ginnan and Officer Sabastian Seedorf
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🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.01 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.05 Human Resources Report
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.06 Field Trip Requests
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.08 Change Orders
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.09 Contracts - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.10 Use of School Property
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.11 Special Events - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.01 2023-2024 Superintendent Goals - Dr. Tim Hanson
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.02 School Resource Officer Compensation - Marques Clayton
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams abstain
11.03 Bylaws po0142, po0142.1, po0142.2, po0142.3, po0144.1, po0144.2 - Revised, Bylaw po0164.5 - New - Dr. Tim Hanson
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.04 Policies po1425 and po3425 NURSING MOTHERS - New, po4425 NURSING MOTHERS - Revised - Brian Simkins
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.05 Policies po1615, po3215, po4215, po5512 TOBACCO USE PREVENTION and po7434 USE OF TOBACCO ON SCHOOL PROPERTY - Revised - Brian Simkins
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.06 Policies po1521, po3121, and po4121 PERSONAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, REFERENCES, AND MANDATORY REPORTING - Revised - Brian Simkins
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.07 Policy po6250 REQUIRED ADM COUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STATE FUNDING AND VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY FOR MEMBERSHIP - Revised - Matt Parkinson
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.08 Policy po6320 PURCHASING - Revised - Matt Parkinson
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Wed Sep 20, 2023
Board Work Session
Board discusses recognition of former members
This is a work session of the MSD of Warren Township Board. The agenda includes introductions and a discussion about recognizing former board members at the upcoming regular meeting. The session is primarily procedural.
- Discussion regarding recognition of former Warren Township Board members at the September 20, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
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Wed Aug 30, 2023
Board Work Session
Board approves facility use for four organizations
The board approved facility usage requests for Warren Girls Youth Basketball, Pacers Basketball LLC, Girls on the Run Central Indiana, and National Shorei Goju Association. A student achievement report on school progress was presented by Ryan Russell. The meeting also included standard organizational items.
- Approval of facility use for Warren Girls Youth Basketball
- Approval of facility use for Pacers Basketball LLC
- Approval of facility use for Girls on the Run Central Indiana
- Approval of facility use for National Shorei Goju Association
- Presentation of School Progress Reports by Ryan Russell
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Use of School Property
4 yea · 2 not_present
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett not_present · Gloria Williams not_present
Mon Aug 28, 2023
Board of Education Executive Session
Warren Township school board holds executive session on safety measures
The board is meeting in closed session to discuss assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, as permitted by Indiana law. No other business is scheduled.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3) for school safety and security measures
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Wed Aug 16, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
School board approves consent agenda, field trip to Germany, grants
The MSD of Warren Township School Board held a regular meeting with a consent agenda that was approved unanimously (6 yea, 1 abstain). The superintendent reported on the start of the 2023-2024 school year and upcoming events. The board also heard from a student representative and a city liaison.
- Consent agenda approved including payroll claims, claim register, year-to-date fund balances, and human resources report
- Field trip approved for Walker Career Center Engineering Team to Bad Pyrmont, Germany for final round of Automation Contest (Oct 18-21, 2023)
- Accepted donations: $1,801.76 from Kathryn Basham for AED at tennis courts; $3,575.00 from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation for cheerleading equipment and uniforms
- Change orders approved for projects at Eastridge, Grassy Creek, Hawthorne, Pleasant Run, and Warren Central Phase 2
- Superintendent highlighted IREAD3 improvements, a Community Envisioning Event on Oct 3, and a new teacher luncheon
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.01 Chief of Police - Marques Clayton
5 yea · 2 nay
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett nay · Gloria Williams nay
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Aug 16, 2023
Board of Education Executive Session
Board holds executive session on school safety
The Board of Education will meet in executive session under Indiana law to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3) for school safety and security discussions
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Wed Aug 16, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 PM
Public hearing on collective bargaining and teacher compensation
The MSD of Warren Township School Board is holding a public hearing on collective bargaining and teacher compensation. The hearing is the only item on the agenda, and public comments may be submitted via email.
- Public hearing on collective bargaining and teacher compensation
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Wed Jul 19, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Consent agenda approvals and superintendent's report
The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, fund balances), human resources report, field trip request, and acceptance of donations. The superintendent will give a report on upcoming events. A spotlight recognition will be presented to Adrian Pettis, Sr.
- Accept $4,500 donation from WCHS Class of 1968 & Alumni for Warren Central HS baseball field backstop padding
- Change orders for Grassy Creek (2), Hawthorne Phase 3 (1), Warren Central Phase 2 (2) projects
- Approve payroll claims for June 2023 and claim register/electronic payments
- Approve field trip for Warren Central HS Cheerleaders to UCA Cheer Camp in Muncie, IN
- Approve human resources report and addendum
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.01 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.05 Human Resources Report
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.06 Field Trip Requests
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.08 Change Orders
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.09 Contracts - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.10 Use of School Property
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.11 Special Events - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.13 Technical Corrections - po0141, po0152, po2410, po2461, po7440, po8310
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Tue Jul 11, 2023
Board of Education Executive Session
Board to hold executive session for employee job performance evaluation
The Board of Education will meet in executive session to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee, as permitted by Indiana law. No other business is scheduled. This is a procedural closed session.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) for job performance evaluation of an individual employee
- Meeting held at Warren Education and Community Center, 975 N. Post Road, Indianapolis
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Wed Jun 21, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Board approved June 21 consent agenda items including financial reports and a $300 grant
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township held its regular board meeting on June 21, 2023. Board members approved a consent agenda that covered minutes, multiple financial reports, a human resources report, field‑trip requests, a donation, and change orders. The meeting also included a superintendent’s informational report and other community announcements.
- Approval of May 17, 2023 Board meeting minutes
- Approval of Payroll Claims for May 2023
- Approval of Claim Register and Electronic Payments
- Approval of a $300 headphones donation to Lakeside Elementary via DonorsChoose
- Approval of Change Orders for Early Childhood Center (2), Eastridge (1), Hawthorne (3), Pleasant Run (2)
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.01 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.05 Human Resources Report
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.06 Field Trip Requests
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.08 Change Orders
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.09 Contracts - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.10 Use of School Property
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.11 Special Events - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
7.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.01 Resolution No. 619.23 - Matt Parkinson
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.02 Resolution No. 620.23 - Matt Parkinson
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.03 po7540.04 STAFF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY - Revised - Kent Schroder
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.04 Supplemental Payment for Speech and Language Pathologists - Brian Simkins
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Thu Jun 8, 2023
Board of Education Executive Session
Board holds executive session for member training
This is a closed executive session with no public votes or decisions. The sole purpose is to train board members on their role as public officials, as permitted by Indiana law.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) for board member role training with an outside consultant
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Wed May 17, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Board approves consent agenda items including financial reports and HR
The Warren Township School Board will vote to approve several consent agenda items. These include the minutes from the April 19 meetings, payroll claims, claim register and electronic payments, the year‑to‑date fund balance summary, and the human resources report. The board will also consider field trip requests and permission to accept gifts and grants. All items are presented for approval by a single motion.
- Approval of Minutes from April 19 Board Work Session and Regular Meeting
- Approval of Payroll Claims for April 2023
- Approval of Claim Register and Electronic Payments
- Approval of Year‑to‑Date Summary of Fund Balances
- Approval of Human Resources Report
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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.01 Approval of Minutes
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.05 Human Resources Report
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.06 Field Trip Requests
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.08 Change Orders
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.09 Contracts
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.10 Use of School Property
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.11 Special Events - None
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.01 Student Success Handbook - Allison Woods
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.02 Extension of Additional Hourly/Salaried Support Staff Retention Stipend - Brian Simkins
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.03 Update on Support Staff Pay Structure Effective July 1, 2023 - Brian Simkins
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.04 Proposed Revision of the IMS and Renaissance School Day - Ryan Russell
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.05 Transfer of Funds/Monies to a Teachers Credit Union Account - Matt Parkinson
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.06 Bid Recommendation Warren Central High School - Phase 3 - Matt Parkinson
6 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.07 Bid Recommendation Early Childhood Center - Matt Parkinson
5 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams abstain
Wed Apr 19, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Board to approve consent agenda with finances, field trips, and donations
The Warren Township School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, payroll claims, claim registers, and year-to-date fund balances. Also on the consent agenda are a human resources report, field trip requests for student groups traveling to New York, Chicago, and Denver, and acceptance of a $2,773 donation from DonorsChoose for Brookview Elementary. The agenda also includes a superintendent's report, student recognitions, and public comment opportunities.
- Consent agenda approval of payroll claims and claim register for March 2023
- Field trip requests: Warren Central HS choir to New York, NY (Apr 27-30); Liberty Park Grade 4 to Chicago, IL (May 5); Walker Career Center FCCLA to Denver, CO (Jul 2-6)
- Acceptance of $2,773 donation from DonorsChoose for Ozobot Evo Class Kit at Brookview Elementary
- Recognition of WCHS Seniors Edred Elijah Azziz and Pilar Sanchez
- Approval of human resources report and addendum
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🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.01 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.05 Human Resources Report
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.06 Field Trip Requests
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.08 Change Orders
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.09 Contracts
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.10 Use of School Property
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.11 Special Events - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
9.01 Field Trip Request apart from the Consent Agenda
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke abstain
12.01 Resolution 618.23 Approve Waiver Applications - Dr. Tim Hanson
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke not_present
12.02 po8400 SCHOOL SAFETY - Revised - Marques Clayton
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke not_present
12.03 po8600 TRANSPORTATION - Revised - Marques Clayton
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke not_present
12.04 po5420 REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS - Revised - Ryan Russell
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke not_present
12.05 po6250 REQUIRED ADM COUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STATE FUNDING AND VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY FOR MEMBERSHIP - Revised - Ryan Russell
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke not_present
12.06 2023-24 School Year Calendar - Ryan Russell
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke not_present
12.07 WCC Course Additions - Ryan Russell
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Rachel M Burke not_present
Wed Apr 19, 2023
Public Work Session
Board approves bond issuance, appropriation, and Phase 3 bid for Warren Central High School
At this public work session, the MSD of Warren Township Board approved Resolution No. 616.23 confirming the Fifth Amendment to Master Lease and authorizing bonds, along with Resolution No. 617.23 for an additional appropriation. The Board also approved a bid recommendation for Phase 3 of Warren Central High School. A discussion on the school district's banking practices was held.
- Resolution No. 616.23 confirming Fifth Amendment to Master Lease and approving bond issuance
- Resolution No. 617.23 approving an additional appropriation
- Bid Recommendation for Warren Central High School Phase 3
- Discussion on School District's Banking Practices
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.04 Bid Recommendation Warren Central High School - Phase 3
5 yea · 1 nay
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 15, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Board to approve payroll claims, financial reports, HR items
This is a routine regular meeting of the MSD of Warren Township School Board. The main action is approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, year-to-date fund balances), a human resources report, a field trip request, and acceptance of gifts and grants. The board will also hear a superintendent's report, a school showcase from Lowell Elementary, and community updates including a Post Road pavement rehabilitation project.
- Approval of consent agenda items: minutes from Feb 15 and March 1 meetings, payroll claims for February 2023, claim register and electronic payments, year-to-date fund balances
- Human Resources report with addendum
- Field trip request: Warren Central HS MCJROTC Leadership Camp in Bloomington, IN (March 27–April 1, 2023)
- Acceptance of donations (amounts not specified in agenda text)
- Post Road pavement rehabilitation project from Washington St. to I-70, beginning late March through November 2023
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.01 Approval of Minutes
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.05 Human Resources Report
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.06 Field Trip Requests
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.07 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.08 Change Orders
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.09 Contracts - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.10 Use of School Property
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.11 Special Events - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
8.12 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
11.01 2023-24 Textbook Rental / Science Textbook Adoption - Kate Schwartz
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Wed Mar 15, 2023
Meeting to Adopt the Budget / Public Work Session
Warren Township school board approves FY24 budget and related plans
The MSD of Warren Township Board adopted several resolutions for the FY24 budget, including appropriations and tax rates (Res. 612.23), a bus replacement plan (Res. 613.23), a capital projects fund plan (Res. 614.23), and a transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (Res. 615.23). All resolutions were approved unanimously or with majority votes.
- Appropriated funds and set tax rates for FY24 via Resolution 612.23
- Adopted FY24 Bus Replacement Plan (Resolution 613.23)
- Adopted FY24 Capital Projects Fund Plan (Resolution 614.23)
- Transferred amounts from Education Fund to Operations Fund (Resolution 615.23)
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.02 Resolution No. 612.23 Resolution for Appropriations and Tax Rates
6 yea · 1 not_present
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams not_present
2.03 Resolution No. 613.23 Resolution to adopt an FY24 Bus Replacement Plan
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
2.04 Resolution No. 614.23 Resolution to adopt the FY24 Capital Projects Fund Plan
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
2.05 Resolution No. 615.23 Resolution to transfer amounts from Education Fund to the Operations Fund
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea
Wed Mar 1, 2023
Board Work Session
Public hearing on FY24 budget, capital projects, and bus replacement plan
The MSD of Washington Township board (identified in the agenda as Warren Township) will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY24 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan. The meeting includes public comment and a vote to adjourn. The budget presentation and forms are attached.
- Public Hearing on FY24 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan
- Public comment opportunity
- FY24 Budget Presentation and Budget Forms attachments
- Pledge of Allegiance and organizational opening
- Adjournment motion with voting record
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.01 Adjournment
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea
Wed Feb 15, 2023
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
School board to consider consent agenda including financials and construction changes
The MSD of Warren Township School Board will meet to act on a consent agenda covering approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll, claims, fund balances), human resources, donations, and seven change orders for construction at Grassy Creek, Pleasant Run, and Warren Central High School Phase 2. The board will also hear the superintendent's report and public comments.
- Consent agenda approval including $3,575 Indy Thriving Schools grant for a vegetable and native plant garden at Lakeside Elementary
- Seven change orders for construction projects at Grassy Creek, Pleasant Run, and WCHS Phase 2
- Human Resources report including staffing changes
- Approval of minutes from January 11 and January 18, 2023 meetings
- Payroll claims and claim register/electronic payments approval
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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.01 Approval of Minutes
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.02 Financial Report Payroll Claim
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.03 Financial Report - Claim Register and Electronic Payments
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.04 Financial Report - Year to Date Summary of Fund Balances
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.05 Human Resources Report
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.06 Permission to Accept Gifts and Grants
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.07 Change Orders
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.08 Contracts
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.09 Use of School Property
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.10 Special Events - None
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
6.11 Conflict of Interest Forms - None
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · LaShauna Triplett abstain
7.01 Field Trip Requests
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · Rachel M Burke abstain
10.01 Summer School 2023 - Ryan Russell
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea
10.02 po3120.02 ADJUNCT TEACHERS - New - Brian Simkins
6 yea · 1 abstain
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · Gloria Williams abstain
10.03 Building Corporation Master Lease - Matt Parkinson
7 yea
Terri L Amos yea · Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · Julie French yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea
Wed Jan 18, 2023
Board of Education Executive Session
Board to hold executive session for litigation, employee evaluation, and training
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education will meet in executive session on January 18, 2023, to discuss litigation, evaluate an individual employee's job performance, and train board members with an outside consultant. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed under Indiana code. The agenda consists solely of the executive session and adjournment.
- Discuss litigation as authorized under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B)
- Discuss job performance evaluation of an individual employee under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)
- Train board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role as public officials under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(11)
- Meeting held at 975 N. Post Road, Room 206, Indianapolis, IN 46219 at 6:00 p.m.
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Wed Jan 11, 2023
Organizational/Regular School Board Meeting/Board of Finance Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
Board elects officers and approves $2,000 yearly stipend for members
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education held an organizational meeting to elect officers, set meeting dates, and approve board member compensation. Howard Dorsey was elected president by a 5-2 vote. The board approved a $2,000 yearly stipend and per diem rates for members.
- Election of board officers: Howard Dorsey as president (5-2 vote), LaShauna Triplett as vice president, Rachel Burke as secretary
- Approval of Resolution 609.23: $2,000 yearly stipend, $112 per diem for regular meetings, $62 for special meetings, $35 per day for overnight events
- Appointment of Church Church Hittle + Antrim as Attorney of Record
- Appointment of Matthew Parkinson as Treasurer and Lisa Hedge as Deputy Treasurer
- Approval of 2023 meeting dates: monthly on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Warren Education and Community Center
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4.01 Nomination of President
5 yea · 2 nay
Rachel M Burke yea · Howard Dorsey Jr yea · LaShauna Triplett yea · Gloria Williams yea · Kevin Humphrey yea · Terri L Amos nay · Julie French nay
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.