METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PIKE TOWNSHIP
Regular Meeting
September 24, 2015
The Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township met in a regular session on
Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center. Present at the meeting
were: Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Abrams, Mr. Downs, Mr. Huffine, Mrs. Poore members; and Superintendent
Jones. Mr. Metzler and Mrs. Randolph were absent.
Mr. Jim Wood, Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer of the YMCA and Ms. Monic Hill,
Executive Director of the Pike YMCA, presented information to the Board regarding plans to construct a
new YMCA facility in Pike Township. Questions were answered and comments made.
Ms. Sarah Dorsey, Communications Officer, mentioned that Mrs. Kathy Sharpe shared that at the recent
meeting for our YCC Advisory Team, several representatives for our participating business partners
spoke highly about the quality of our Pike High School student interns and mentees and our YCC staff
were so moved by the remarks from our student interns and mentees regarding their experiences that they
were inspired to work even harder to secure additional internships and mentorship opportunities for our
YCC Juniors and Seniors. Mr. Gary Pelico, Ivy Tech Vice Chancellor, was so impressed with the YCC
progress that he sent a note following the meeting which marveled of what they have been able to do in
just a year. Ms. Dorsey reminded the Board, on Saturday, October 10th Pike Township Educational
Foundation will be hosting our annual Race for Education. In addition, she thanked the community for an
incredible Homecoming Celebration. Also, last Saturday, September 19th, our community showed
amazing support for the Motown Magic performance by students and staff. Superintendent Jones
informed the Board of the award that Pike High School received from the Indianapolis Urban League.
Pike High School was recognized for Salute to Excellence and received a beautiful award. In addition,
the organization recognized the district for excellence in education. Finally, on Sunday, December 13th,
Pike will perform a Holiday program, “The Miracle on 71st.” The proceeds from this program will help
our needy families in Pike, Christmas is for the children.
Mr. Raul Rivas, Director of School Facilities & Security, recognized the following schools for their
efforts in conserving energy within their individual schools. These four schools have been recognized by
the Environment Protection Agency as an Energy Star School.
1. Eastbrook Elementary School
 Principal – Mrs. Janice Glenn
2. Fishback Creek Public Academy
 Principal – Mr. Fabrice Decaudin
3. Guion Creek Elementary School
 Principal – Ms. Pam Conley
4. Guion Creek Middle School
 Principal – Mrs. Maggie Bishop
Energy Star Certified Schools on the average use 37% less energy and generate 35% fewer greenhouse
gas emissions. The four schools are now listed on the Energy Star register. The principals of each school
approached the podium to receive their award. In addition, Mr. Rivas stated, “There are ten (10) Energy
Star Schools in Marion County, four of them are Pike Schools. We hope to submit two more for future
consideration; including the new College Park Elementary (which presently doesn’t have sufficient data
because it is so new) and Snacks Crossing are being contemplated for a future nomination.”
Mrs. Patricia Burton, Director of Student & Community Services, announced that MSD of Pike Township
has three schools who will receive the Gold Star Status Award. The following schools were recognized:
 Eagle Creek Elementary School
o Principal – Kevin Kempton
 Melissa Toney-Kelley
 College Park Elementary School
o Principal – Twyla Pitman
 Chayzee Smith
 Deer Run Elementary School
o Principal – Eric Elmore
 Latoya Robinson
Schools that obtained the Indiana Gold Star Status Award have demonstrated that they have a
comprehensive accountable school counseling program aligned to the Indiana Counseling standards, as
well as the National American School Counselor Association Standards. This is the highest award that a
counseling program can achieve. Mrs. Burton mentioned that we could not have accomplished this award
without Mrs. Sarah Spearman. Superintendent Jones mentioned that Mrs. Spearman was the State of
Indiana Counselor of the Year in 2009.
Minutes of the regular meeting held on September 10, 2015 having been circulated among members of
the Board of Education, Mrs. Poore moved:
They be approved as written.
Mr. Huffine seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended the Department of Human Resources Report be approved as presented
and placed on file in the office of the Director of Human Resources.
Mr. Huffine moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Abrams seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended Approval of the Board of Education Policy Changes/Deletes/New be
approved as presented and placed on file in the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary
Education.
Mr. Downs moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Abrams seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
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The Superintendent recommended Approval of the FY 2016 Part B Application Approval be approved as
presented and placed on file in the office of the Director of Exceptional Learners.
Mrs. Poore moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Downs seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended that F. Central Indiana Community Foundation Grant and G. Approval
for the Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund Grants be approved as presented and placed on file in the
office of the Director of Curriculum & Programs.
Mr. Huffine moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mrs. Poore seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Vice President Richardson combined the following items as one action item.
H. Approval to Obtain the Services of a Commercial Real Estate Company to Sell the Training
Center
I. Non-Athletic Facility Rental Agreement for Event Use
J. Non-Athletic Facility Guidelines and Procedures for Event Use
K. Non-Athletic Facility Rental Agreement for Personal Use
L. Non-Athletic Facility Guidelines and Procedures for Personal Use
M. Athletic Facility Rental Agreement for Event Use
N. Athletic Facility Guidelines and Procedures for Event Use
O. PPAC Rental Agreement
P. PPAC Guidelines and Procedures
Q. Aquatic Center Rental Agreement for Event Use
R. Aquatic Center Guidelines and Procedures for Event Use
S. Aquatic Center Rental Agreement for Personal Use
T. Aquatic Center Guidelines and Procedures for Personal Use
U. Agreement to Provide Child Swim Lessons
V. Agreement to Provide Adult Swim Lessons
W. Aquatic Center Guidelines and Procedures for Swim Lessons
The Superintendent recommended the following items be approved as presented and placed on file in the
office of the Director of School Facilities & Security.
H. Approval to Obtain the Services of a Commercial Real Estate Company to Sell the Training
Center
I. Non-Athletic Facility Rental Agreement for Event Use
J. Non-Athletic Facility Guidelines and Procedures for Event Use
K. Non-Athletic Facility Rental Agreement for Personal Use
L. Non-Athletic Facility Guidelines and Procedures for Personal Use
M. Athletic Facility Rental Agreement for Event Use
N. Athletic Facility Guidelines and Procedures for Event Use
O. PPAC Rental Agreement
P. PPAC Guidelines and Procedures
Q. Aquatic Center Rental Agreement for Event Use
R. Aquatic Center Guidelines and Procedures for Event Use
S. Aquatic Center Rental Agreement for Personal Use
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T.
U.
V.
W.
Aquatic Center Guidelines and Procedures for Personal Use
Agreement to Provide Child Swim Lessons
Agreement to Provide Adult Swim Lessons
Aquatic Center Guidelines and Procedures for Swim Lessons
Mr. Downs moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Abrams seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended the following Contracts:
X. Contracts
o Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - Scholastic Software Support Renewal (educational
software)
o Blackboard Connect Renewal (edialer)
o Hobsons – Naviance Software Renewal (educational and support software)
o Instructure – Canvas Software Renewal (educational software)
o Matrix Integration – VMware Support Renewal (server virtualization tool)
o NACR - Xpressions (voicemail upgrade/phone system update)
o Outreach, Inc. (homeless student case management)
o Learning for Life MOU (exceptional learners curriculum-based program)
o Family Development Services MOU (Head Start program)
be approved as presented and placed on file in the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Mrs. Poore moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Huffine seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended the following Donations:
Y. Donations
o Monetary Donation – Katherine and Anthony Martin
o Monetary Donation – Team Teague Foundation, Inc.
o Viola with Case and Bow – Tiffany Barnes
o Monetary Donation – Pike Township Education Foundation
Mrs. Poore moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Huffine seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Board Member Items
Mrs. Poore reminded everyone of the upcoming ISBA Conference.
Mr. Downs talked about the need for sidewalks near Lincoln Middle School.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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Ms. Lorie Pettiford, Dr. Gilbert, Mrs. Megan Ahlers, Mrs. Patricia Burton, Mr. David Holly,
Mrs. Cynthia Huffman, Ms. Mary Kay Hunt, Mr. Joe Lampert, Mr. Raul Rivas, Mrs. Linda Searles,
Ms. Sherry Shelton, Dr. Larry Young, Ms. Sarah Dorsey, Mrs. Maggie Bishop, Ms. Pam Conley,
Mr. Fabrice Decaudin, Mr. Eric Elmore, Mrs. Janice Glenn, Mrs. Pam Guevara, Ms. Melissa ToneyKelley, Mr. Kevin Kempton, Mrs. Twyla Pitman, Ms. Latoya Robinson, Mrs. Sarah Spearman,
Mr. Chayzee Smith staff members; Ms. Bethany Downs, Mr. Jim Wood (YMCA), Ms. Monic Hill
(YMCA) were also present.
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