Board Meeting August 2024
Additional Appropriation Hearing
President Michael Berg introduced Jeff Qualkinbush of Barnes & Thornburg to lead the additional appropriation hearing. During the hearing, Mr. Qualkinbush presented information to complete the financing process on various facility projects approved in September 2023.
1028 Preliminary Determination Public Hearing
Student Enrollment
Dr. Rebecca Coffman, Superintendent of Zionsville Community Schools, presented the student enrollment numbers for the 2024-2025 school year specific to K12 programming. Official student count takes place in October.
Academics
Christine Squier, Director of Academic Services, provided an update on academics and student growth. She emphasized the importance of understanding students' instructional needs, highlighting that a variety of assessment tools are used, including:
- NWEA
- IREAD
- Dyslexia Screener
- WIDA
- ILEARN
- Classroom Assessments
- Teacher Observations
- Conferencing
Recognition of ZCHS Varsity Volleyball Program
Congratulations to ZCHS for earning the prestigious 2023-24 IHSVCA Team Academic Award. Out of more than 400 high schools in Indiana, only 86 were recognized with this honor. This achievement highlights the district's commitment to academic excellence among student-athletes.
Students serving their community
Throughout summer, students collected donations to support a variety of causes. During what is called "Difference Days," show choir students completed many service projects supporting organizations throughout Boone County.
Eagle Ambassador Academy
ZCS Eagle Ambassador Academy participants for the 2024-2025 school year will be selected in early September, and the program is scheduled to begin shortly thereafter. Applications for the academy are now available online and should be submitted by August 30th.
Approved New Business
- Affirmation of ZTEP/ZTEP+ Results (2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Plan)
- New College and Career Course Request
Middle School - Policy 3220.01 TAG Review and Submission to DOE
Teacher Appreciation Grants - Donation to the Zionsville Education Foundation
Approval for a $10,000 donation to the Zionsville Education Foundation from the extended services funds (not property tax funds) - ECA End-of-Year Reports (2023-2024)
Presented mandated reports for extra-curricular accounts - Approval of Literacy Summit Payment
Authorized payment to the Central Indiana Educational Services Center (CIESC) for their work on the Literacy Summit - Action to Adopt 2024 Bond and Additional Appropriation Resolution
- Permission to Advertise 2025 Budget
Permission to advertise is the first step of the 2025 budget process - Request adjustments to the Guest Teacher Incentive Program
- Superintendent Compensation 2024-2025
- Contracted service adjustment Ascension St. Vincent Employee Clinic
- Attendance Policy Revision - First Read Only
The next meeting of the ZCS Board of School Trustees is Monday, September 9th at 6 p.m. in the
Educational Services Center.