The SVCS held its regular monthly board meeting on Monday, April 20.
School Spotlight
Mrs. Skinner introduced the SVHS Foreign Exchange students, and they talked about their experiences.
Dr. Williams presented the Q1 Financial Report for 2026. The Board also approved the Q1 transfer from the Education to Operations Fund for $300,000.
Personnel
Under resignations, retirements, and terminations:
-Kent Musall from his duties as Head Swimming and Diving Coach. Kent has done so many great things for our swimming and diving program over the years. Happy Retirement from your coaching duties!
-Amanda Myers, resignation, Food Services Director, effective July 17, 2026.
-Amanda McLin, termination, Pre-K Teacher, effective March 30, 2026.
-Vicky Riggen, retirement, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the school year.
-Nancy Dreher, resignation, Bus Monitor, effective at the end of the school year.
We thank each of you for your service to South Vermillion and wish you the best in retirement or your future endeavors!
Under extended leaves:
-Alexis Richardson, 20 days of maternity leave, beginning April 16th.
Under recommendations for hire:
-Tasha Leach, SVHS, Wildcat Den, voluntary transfer to full-time Wildcat Den teacher, 2026-2027 school year.
-Amber Folck, SVMS, Cafeteria, effective the 2026-2027 school year.
-Jeffrey Renehan, SVHS, Custodian, effective the 2026-2027 school year.
Under ECA hires:
-Jeff Sellers and Lucas Reynolds were approved as assistant coaches for track and field at SVMS.
Discussion Reports
A. Dr. Beaver (Curriculum) presented on i-Learn Through-Year/Checkpoint Assessment data, grad plans, and highlighted the data sheets we have for each student in the new accountability process.
C. Mrs. Foster (Student Services) presented on attendance information and the upcoming Digital Safety Event (flier above).
E. Dr. Williams (Staff Evaluation) presented the first reading of the Certified Teacher Evaluation Plan.
Decision Items
a. SV Gives Back - Dr. Williams
The Board accepted the SV Gives Back donation amount for $848.37 - Wabash Valley 83 Cluster - The Wildcat Store.
b. Summer School -
The Board approved the summer school programming for the 2025-2026 school year.
c. KLIC Food Service Bids -
The Board approved the bidding for our School Food program for the 2026-2027 school year.
d. Stipend -
The Board approved a $1500.00 stipend for Dr. Melanie Beaver for her added hours in opening the pre-K for the remainder of the school year.
e. Additional Compensation -
The Board approved additional compensation for Katelyn Laznik's hourly pay because of her added duties in the Wildcat Den.
f. Donations -
The Board approved donations of $400.
g. Field Trips
Numerous field trips approved
Dr. Williams shared comments, including Governor Braun's visit to SVHS last week.
Next Regular Board Meeting - May 26th - 6:00 p.m.