METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PIKE TOWNSHIP
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2017
The Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township met in a Regular Meeting
on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center. Present at the
meeting were: Mrs. Randolph, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Huffine, Mr. Abrams, Mr. Metzler, members;
Dr. Flora J. Reichanadter, Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Downs and Mrs. Ford were absent.
Ms. Sarah Dorsey, Communications Officer, presented a district update to the Board.
 First time in 125 years, the Girls Basketball Team is advancing to the State Championship this
Saturday, 8:15pm at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse. Tomorrow will be “Pike Pride” day; everyone in
the district will celebrate the success of the team by wearing Pike red.
 The Robotic Teams will be advancing to the next challenge.
 Boys Swim Team at Pike High School did extremely well at sectionals; coming in second overall.
 Aiden Warner (Pike High School student) was named the Sectional Champion in the Diving
Competition. He will compete in the State Competition at the IUPUI Natatorium.
 Coach Thomas Moore was named the Boys Sectional Coach of the Year.
Mrs. Pat Burton, Director of Student & Community Services, asked Dr. Reichanadter, Superintendent of
Schools, to come to the podium. Dr. Reichanadter addressed the audience and stated, “I would like to
celebrate some individuals who went above & beyond their call of duty. On Friday, January 20th in the
Pike High School Gymnasium, a life-changing incident took place. What seemed to be an ordinary event
became an extraordinary experience; a gentleman collapsed; went into cardiac arrest. Without any
hesitation, our leadership team & “First Responders” worked tirelessly, putting their medical skills to use
and saved the gentleman’s life.” Dr. Reichanadter, recognized the following individuals for their heroic
leadership in a life-changing moment:
 Paige Crooks
 Officer Tim Blackwell
 Lee Lysiuk
 Jose Laureano
Mr. Curtis Wright, New Augusta North Principal, recognized the following individuals from his building
for their incredible service and commitment to the students at New Augusta North.
 Sandy Baker
 Dan Christian
 Krista Clanin
 Allison Emmert
 Katie Johnson
 Andy Kissler
 Jean Lampert
 Mary Ann McMullen
 Allen Mickens
Mrs. Cindy Huffman, Director of Curriculum & Programs presented information to the Board regarding
the 2018-19 and 2019-20 School Year Calendars. In a PowerPoint slideshow, she informed the Board of
the following:
 MSD of Pike Township School Calendar Meetings/Timeline
 Members of the Calendar Task Force
 Calendar Criteria
 Community Feedback
 Calendar Strengths
 Calendar Concerns
 Calendar Overall Comments
 Appreciate the alignment of two calendars & breaks
 Too many breaks in the fall
 Not enough breaks second semester
 Reduce the number of days taken away (or even add to) during midwinter
 Done before Memorial Day!
 Do not start school in July for students or staff
 Child care is difficult for one week stints
 A number of patrons suggest consideration to moving to one school
calendar Timing of P/S/T conferences
Calendar Schedule Summary
Traditional
Balanced
• The school calendars start early in
• The school calendar starts at least 2 days
August.
earlier than traditional calendar.
• School breaks would include:
• School breaks would include:
o one week for Fall Break
o two weeks for October/ Fall Break
o one week for Thanksgiving
o one week for Thanksgiving Break
Break
o two weeks for Winter Break
o two weeks for Winter Break
o two weeks at Spring Break
o one week at Spring Break
• Semester 1 would end prior to Winter
• Semester 1 would end prior to
Break.
Winter Break.
• Semester 2 is a little longer than Semester
• Semester 2 is slightly longer than
1; however, the majority of high stakes
Semester 1; however, the majority of
testing takes place in semester 2 – ISTEP+,
high stakes testing takes place in
IREAD-3, ECA, Acuity tests).
semester 2 – ISTEP+, IREAD-3, ECA,
• The Monday after Spring Break and the
Acuity tests).
Friday prior to Memorial Day are Flex
• The Friday before spring break and the
Days.
Monday after Spring Break, are Flex
• Last day for students and teachers would
Days.
be early to mid-June.
• Last day for students and teachers
• All schools will operate on quarters and
would occur before Memorial Day.
semesters.
• All schools will operate on quarters and
semesters.
Questions were answered and comments were made.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 9, 2017 having been circulated among members of the
Board of Education, Mr. Huffine moved:
They be approved as written.
Mr. Metzler seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
2
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. Abrams moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mrs. Richardson seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended the following Board of Education Policies
 1521 – 3121/4121
 5111
 8120
 8121
 8340
be approved as presented and placed on file in the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary
Education.
Mr. Metzler moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Abrams seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended the K-9 Proposal be approved as presented and placed on file in the
office of the Chief of School Police and the Director of School Facilities & Security.
Mrs. Richardson moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Metzler seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended Approval of the Performing Arts Center Lighting Remodel 2017 be
approved as presented and placed on file in the office of the Director of School Facilities & Security.
Mrs. Randolph moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Huffine seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
President Randolph combined the following items as one action item.
F. Contracts
 Johnson Controls (service agreement for temperature controls)
 Professional Services – Brandie Oliver (professional development)
 Professional Services – TJ Insights, Inc. (grant analysis, writing & technical assistance)
 Indiana University – Indiana Resource Center for Autism (parent group meeting)
 Professional Services – The STEM Connection (afterschool program)
 Professional Services – Crossroads of America/Boy Scouts of America (professional
development)
G. Donations
 Office Furniture – Borshoff Advertising Group
3




Monetary Donation – Fishback Creek Public Academy PTO
Monetary Donation 1 – Target Scholarship America
SeaPerch Build Kits and Tool Bag –Association for Unmanned Vehicle International
Foundation
Monetary Donation 2– Target Scholarship America
The Superintendent recommended items
F. Contracts
 Johnson Controls (service agreement for temperature controls)
 Professional Services – Brandie Oliver (professional development)
 Professional Services – TJ Insights, Inc. (grant analysis, writing & technical assistance)
 Indiana University – Indiana Resource Center for Autism (parent group meeting)
 Professional Services – The STEM Connection (afterschool program)
 Professional Services – Crossroads of America/Boy Scouts of America (professional
development)
G. Donations
 Office Furniture – Borshoff Advertising Group
 Monetary Donation – Fishback Creek Public Academy PTO
 Monetary Donation 1 – Target Scholarship America
 SeaPerch Build Kits and Tool Bag –Association for Unmanned Vehicle International
Foundation
 Monetary Donation 2– Target Scholarship America
be approved as presented and placed on file in the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Metzler moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Vice President Richardson seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Board Member Items
Mr. Huffine recognized Nicholas Sadenwater, a Boy Scout from Troop #343. Nicholas attended the
meeting for Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge; his father, Patrick Sadenwater was in the
audience as well.
President Randolph reminded the Board of the upcoming Treasures event. The Board will provide an
auction item.
Vice President Richardson informed the Board that she attended a meeting at Pike High School hosted by
Karen Bush. She complimented Mrs. Karen Bush and Dr. Ruth Woods for all that they do for students.
The Pike Culinary students provided lunch for the meeting.
Dr. Reichanadter, stated, “Dr. Young, Ms. Mary Kay Hunt, Mrs. Cindy Huffman, and Mrs. Tracy
Swinton and I, hosted a STEM coalition meeting at Pike. During the meeting, we shared with the group
the district’s STEM accomplishments and goals. In recognition of the athletic accomplishments of the
Girls Basketball Team, we will have a Pep Rally scheduled at 6 am on Friday, February 24th. Ms. Sarah
Dorsey is actively working on the district’s media blitz campaign for tomorrow. In addition, Mr. Darrell
Morton has created a fabulous video of support for the team. In the video, the students and staff are
wearing red and white to show Pike Pride. Also, we have ordered a charter bus that will be taking the
students from Pike High School to Banker’s Life Fieldhouse; they will be escorted by Police provided by
IMPD. Finally, as Ms. Dorsey mentioned earlier, Aiden Warner will be competing in the State
Championship at the IUPUI Natatorium; we are proud of him and very excited. A lot of reasons to
celebrate in Pike.”
4
Mr. Metzler asked if there will be a rally after the game.
Mr. Abrams commended the Girls’ Basketball team and the Coaching staff for their hard work and
commitment to exercise sportsmanship conduct during the season.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Ms. Lorie Pettiford, Dr. Gary Gilbert, Mrs. Megan Ahlers, Mrs. Pat Burton, Mr. David Holly, Mrs. Cindy
Huffman, Ms. Mary Kay Hunt, Mr. Joe Lampert, Mr. Raul Rivas, Mrs. Linda Searles, Ms. Shelton,
Dr. Larry Young, Ms. Sarah Dorsey, Ms. Sandy Baker, Mrs. Krista Clanin, Mrs. Jennifer Culhan,
Mrs. Allison Emmert, Mr. Grady Emmert, Ms. Katie Johnson, Mr. Andy Kissler, staff members;
Officer Tim Blackwell (IMPD), and Officer Tammy Blackwell (IMPD), Officer Paige Crooks (Wayne
Twp. Fire Department), Officer George Crooks (IMPD), Officer Jose Laureano (Pike Twp. Fire
Department and PHS Girls Track Team), and Officer Kris Walker, were also present.
5