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Staff described the deliverables as metal, powder‑coated reflective signs, door renumbering, corridor and room signage visible from multiple angles and mapping that can be shared with police, fire and 9‑1‑1. Staff said there is not a technology mapping or digital component included in the first phase, though the vendor offers digital mapping as an optional service. Staff estimated initial work on priority buildings could be completed in an initial 12–16 month phase and said the two new elementary schools would be prioritized.

Personnel: the board recognized Christy Charnot as the district's new director of special education; Charnot said she appreciated the opportunity and told trustees she has 26 years of experience, most recently at Bowling Point High School. The board also announced a new pre‑K supervisor (name given in the transcript as \"Shane\") and noted a staff transition for a pre‑K role (transcript references \"Sydney Silo\" in that context).

Donations: the board read and accepted multiple donations into the record from community donors. Donors and amounts were read aloud; items ranged from land and cash gifts to equipment and club donations. The transcript includes donor names and amounts as read into the minutes (examples in the record include a $30,000 donation associated with a local company, a $5,000 equipment donation, and smaller PTO and club gifts). The board approved acceptance of the donations by motion and voice vote.

Why it matters: trustees said consistent, clearly numbered signage and shared building maps improve emergency response times and unify safety practices across older and newly constructed buildings. The personnel appointments fill district leadership and program roles ahead of moves to new buildings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GCCS Board of School Trustees Meeting - April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved a $700,000 contract for district building signage and mapping to improve emergency response, recognized a new director of special education and a new pre‑K supervisor, and accepted multiple donations read into the record.","taxTitle","Greater Clark County Schools, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",14549,"location","Indiana","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6075927,"Board votes to close several elementary buildings, directs superintendent to notify state and authorizes disposal of surplus contents",315,2557075,2872325,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978677-fbed0cd584277db22f3ec7045ab2479b&start=2557&end=2872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978677-fbed0cd584277db22f3ec7045ab2479b/thumbnail_2557075.jpg","/articles/6075927/Indiana/Board-votes-to-close-several-elementary-buildings-directs-superintendent-to-notify-state-and-authorizes-disposal-of-surplus-contents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075927-e2deaa96695a0b1ef771942db3cbafa6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922061&Signature=c9rWLc6u44DALuHsEnAOE~ZcWXweCXIs0zlN746rLBqgHVA7n5MF7E-du4BBJDLtiBK4G6zXIMuy7eFnlT~vyxOspKvMUr~BxVegoPTai7wZgHNaWTrkH5nVCUfBZfCwR6FTTjcCs6RJ0dMDjsGvXx7DXvhOXszG5mIhoYuvm3myHTe-VY2fJAPtpXIw10blWHaGKkMACrpTdes7M714CgJVqntvwhgd73jINhvOHS299oaXSM7oT-ALqYsL2fTsf2wrrW8XRhOE61taDWqazMP1Px8JVfZ7h0XQDrSM2oumWekjg9mVlA7jIYRmLZK9ARMdRxj99VEwsIGQJ0p9Sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 8, 2025, meeting the Greater Clark County Schools Board of Trustees voted to close multiple elementary school buildings as part of the district's transition to new facilities and to authorize the superintendent to complete statutory notifications.

The board determined it was necessary to close Wilson Elementary to construct a new Pike Elementary on the same site, and to relocate students currently enrolled at Thomas Jefferson Elementary to the newly constructed Pike. The board also approved the closure of Jonathan Jenks Elementary to permit construction of the new Charlestown Elementary, and directed that the Pleasant Bridge property be repurposed as a K–12 instructional space. For each closure the board authorized and directed the superintendent to notify the Indiana Department of Education and to execute required documents under state law.

Separately, the board approved a request to declare the contents of several retiring buildings obsolete to allow fundraising sales and district reuse of items. Staff told trustees that equipment determined to be reusable (for example, select HVAC components, locks or camera equipment) will be inventoried and moved into district storage; other items may be sold or used for school fundraising. Facilities staff were identified as the contacts for questions about specific items.

Why it matters: the closures and the obsolescence declaration are part of the district's multi‑year plan to replace aging buildings with two new elementary schools and a middle school; the actions allow staff to proceed with required state notifications, planned demolition or repurposing and the organized disposition of district property.

Board action: the transcript records the motions and subsequent voice approvals for the resolutions; trustees responded “aye” on each item.","The board approved resolutions to close Thomas Jefferson and Wilson Elementary Schools and to close Jonathan Jenks Elementary with repurposing plans for Pleasant Bridge, and declared contents of several outgoing buildings obsolete to allow fundraising, sales and storage.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6075932,"Board approves Perfection Group contracts to lock in HVAC and roofing pricing for River Ridge Middle School; Pike site work arranged",1135,415710,1550795,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978677-fbed0cd584277db22f3ec7045ab2479b&start=415&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978677-fbed0cd584277db22f3ec7045ab2479b/thumbnail_415710.jpg","/articles/6075932/Indiana/Board-approves-Perfection-Group-contracts-to-lock-in-HVAC-and-roofing-pricing-for-River-Ridge-Middle-School-Pike-site-work-arranged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075932-b6db4bbfee437cf919e4796844a3293c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922061&Signature=SUxFsBRzEVj-Hri7UAeCrsuMEKcIkGnrmWqbZ9KEtLUpPKEr~XC6IKWp1IXXRq8SsVm-XWFGbXV-XvPYxEjl0GSf9kuoWYO1E-xb6PZIL~-Jk8912oTqjiCUtipTRqdrSEFNLp8Z6ysBLl-8DRY90JtonwEkx8Feks8qbLwvvlnFnBJTw1bBRJFk05hCXMdU4Lt4yjoT0tpp-nEnTW1U~gy~P3Tu1WEJd8nAmsgvUk~ljaTJGOItiTTCUC-XWkKOZV59C~ehSV0WrcK5ONPbXo3GugQeUwUXjGLjLkqHAkaMzKdtU87vbsufXB~fOMAWJMWv2voVFN3qicxSSDzM7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 8, 2025, meeting the Greater Clark County Schools Board of Trustees approved contracts intended to secure pricing for major components of the River Ridge Middle School project and heard a construction progress report for two new elementary schools.

The board approved a contract between Greater Clark County Schools and Perfection Group for HVAC work at River Ridge Middle School, reported in the meeting at $9,756,798 and described by staff as funded through the approved project budget. Trustees later approved a separate Perfection Group contract for roofing work on the same project, reported at $5,166,721.

Perfection Group’s role, as described at the meeting, includes preparing bid specifications, soliciting and scoring bids, overseeing subcontractors and monitoring onsite work. Staff told trustees Perfection Group will be accountable for bid administration and contractor performance on these projects.

Board members also approved a contract with Bauer Property Management LLC related to the Pike site: the district will allow a temporary placement and moving of a dirt pile and agreed to clean and restore the site when work is complete. The transcript records the agreement as a nominal dollar amount (\"it was a dollar\").

Construction updates: staff and project representatives showed progress photos for Charlestown and Pike elementaries. Highlights in the presentation included: Duke Energy recently powered up the Charlestown building’s main switch; gyms at both sites have sound panels and hoops installed; kitchen servery equipment is in place at Charlestown; gym floors were reported to have arrived and will be acclimating before installation; exterior metal panel installation was noted approximately 90% complete at Charlestown and further behind at Pike because of material lead times.

Why it matters: staff said securing pricing now helps protect the district from expected equipment and material price increases and helps keep the multi‑project construction schedule on track.

Board action: the record shows motions and seconding for the HVAC contract (mover recorded as \"Mr. Freer,\" second as \"Miss Mistake\" in the transcript) and voice approval for the roofing and site contracts; the transcript records trustees responding “aye.”","Trustees approved a $9,756,798 HVAC contract and a $5,166,721 roofing contract with Perfection Group for the River Ridge Middle School project, and approved a nominal contract with Bauer Property Management LLC to move a large dirt mound at the Pike site. Staff also reported construction progress at Charlestown and Pike.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6075937,"Greater Clark County Schools board reviews major funds monitoring as budget season approaches",300,81315,381320,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978677-fbed0cd584277db22f3ec7045ab2479b&start=81&end=381","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978677-fbed0cd584277db22f3ec7045ab2479b/thumbnail_81315.jpg","/articles/6075937/Indiana/Greater-Clark-County-Schools-board-reviews-major-funds-monitoring-as-budget-season-approaches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075937-802ef23d697704658d532de989072d43/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922061&Signature=Ws4~Qc5cLIF0IACT477WsYoAjM8q7AjnEIwvdR3P5AQBDgDGznHqOApkRCnh3SWulSFNjJv0Bh5x4QQD84H6JwCuYs~79dpeO4uGekomyJPQsZak5fKRNBu5rJJS1cSBwG11eKidrYO5U09FYbKYU~YSdWkudOUUjwxWQtTaEuBe3Pqxx9kz4yBdExCgNxLS3JgBzC6YzqkoQMTv9yzVWD6Laq-C7ulnnVhOxj16QLocG2yazXshQzBjrLTU1aOMPj0ZFMZ6Q6q6j7U9-7CX1RuKDdJIZZUDNIQnk8A5tn5oy~I~sAgixgWiG8F-XjnA7XIGhf1UuKKWzEnXmk5q6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 8, 2025, meeting of the Greater Clark County Schools Board of Trustees, a staff member presented the district’s major funds monitoring report as the district moves toward budget season.

The report showed the education fund cash balance at $15,500,000 for the period ending in February and the operations fund cash balance at roughly $4.7 million; debt service cash was reported at $5.3 million. The staff member told trustees the district’s report combines the education fund and a technical grant fund for reporting purposes, and that quarterly reports will show the separate balances.

The presentation noted several near‑term cost and replacement items the district expects to fund, including a Chromebook refresh anticipated in two to three years and two large curriculum adoptions — one for elementary and an ELA adoption for secondary — each described in the report as near $2 million. The presenter said the district expects state funding for some of those purchases but that the state had not yet confirmed timing.

The board accepted the monitoring report by voice vote. The motion and second were not identified in the meeting transcript; the record shows the board approved the report on an oral “aye.”

Why it matters: trustees and staff said protecting cash balances and securing vendor pricing now will help the district enter the formal budget process with contingency for expected cost increases. The report will be revisited in upcoming quarterly monitoring sessions leading into the budget hearings.

What’s next: staff said they will present the April and March closings at the next meeting to bring the monitoring report up to date and will continue separating the technical grant detail in the quarterly presentation.","At its April 8, 2025, meeting the Greater Clark County Schools Board of Trustees received a major funds monitoring report showing multi‑million dollar cash balances and flagged upcoming technology and instructional adoptions ahead of budget season.","actionData","errors"]

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