No negotiations for teachers at JCD
At the September meeting of the Jac-Cen-Del School Board of trustees Supt. Sam Melton explained why there are no negotiations for teachers this year. “We are under a two-year contract so we will not have negotiations this year,” he noted. The teacher contract stated a step on the salary schedule which equates to $1,000. “There is also an increase to the medical insurance contribution from the district on January 1, 2027. We will have negotiations next fall on the next contract that falls in line with a state budget year,” the Supt. noted.
The Superintendent noted that there has been a large focus on data analysis this year at each of the school buildings in the corporation. He thanked both Dr. Maple and Mr. Mahaffey for their work on getting this data ready and leading the staff on analyzing the date to improve student performance in the classroom.
He wished all the students well who are participating in the many fall activities throughout the community.
High School Principal’s Report:
Dr. Matt Maple gave his report noting that the results of the ILEARN scores were released on September 24. He noted they were “ok, but show room for improvement.” He said teachers are gearing up for the first round of checkpoints.
PSAT will be given to all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders on October 14.
Dr. Maple said he appreciates all the coaches hard work and dedication and commended the students for keeping their grades up and representing JCD well in fall athletics. He went on to thank Shelly Simers and Steve Narwold for all their work with the work-based learning students.
Dr. Maple said JCD is working the PlayLab on what AI looks like in the school. There is a teacher/student group who is giving feedback on the program.
The first round of C-CAP students is hard at work. Dr. Maple said, “the teachers are providing engaging lessons, and teaching on how they connect to science, social studies and language arts. He thanked Shanna Young, Kirsten Adams and Tonya Hughes for their work. He introduced two of the Intro Principal Advisory Committee members, Lynze Kegley and Julia Ricke.
Personnel:
The Board approved Brian Grossman as a full-time bus driver. They also approved the hire of Allison Richardson as full-time high school custodian pending background check. The following volunteers were approved: Leslie Hicks for middle school cheer coach, Madison Schmidt for dance coach, Jerry Chernowsky FFA Soil Coach and Michael Wagner as archery coach.
In other business:
A budget public hearing was held with a vote to open the 1028-Lease Amendment-Additional Appropriations Public Hearing. Supt. Melton talked briefly with those present about the upcoming bonding and the potential projects that may be in the works. The Board approved the 1028- Lease Amendment Confirmation Resolution as presented.
The Board approved three overnight FFA trips, Soar on October 2-4 and National Convention October 21-23 along with Soils Contest on October 15-17.
The Board unanimously approved the Resolution Authorizing Litigation against social media companies.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held October 19 at 6 p.m. at the HS Eagle Room.
Board members in attendance at the September meetings includes James Gayheart, Michael Davis, Tiffany Foster, Daniel Horn, Debra Robert, Supt. Samuel Melton, Trina Huff along with staff and patrons.
Editor’s Note: Information for the above article was taken from unofficial minutes from the September meetings.
