Franklin County School Board Updates
December 14, 2022 at 8:05 p.m.
The Franklin County School board met Dec. 12 for a regular meeting to discuss any new updates, inquiries, and concerns. Led by Tammy Chavis, superintendent, the meeting began with the pledge of allegiance.
Following the pledge, president Rick Gill covered the Consent Agenda Items. There was no discussion and the motion to accept the items was approved. Kendra Franks then read over the financial budgets and their improvements within the past year. Kendra did want to note that the Operations Fund Balance was slightly inflated due to timing related to reimbursement of grant funds prior to transfer into the Rainy-Day Fund. No discussion followed for the cafeteria report and latchkey report.
Three individuals were celebrated by Chavis and Keith Isaacs. First up was Sarah Weaver, who was given a certificate of excellence for her dedication and hard work towards her degree and scholarship. Sarah is a 2020 graduate and now attending Purdue.
Next up was Colleen Tincher, who was awarded as Educator of the Month. This is her second time receiving this award, her first being back in March of 2016. Colleen has taught Spanish for 38 years and was nominated by a student. She is labeled as kind and understanding towards all her students. She has participated in multiple clubs and enjoys going out for coffee.
Last is Helen Gillman, who was given a total of 10 nominations from her fellow coworkers at the middle school. She was awarded as Support Staff of the Month. Helen has proved her worth and value to our schools for nearly 20 years. Her coworkers list her as hard working, dedicated, determined, and ready to fill in the roles of others with ease.
There were no public or board comments. The superintendent report had no updates and there was no old business.
John Palmer took the podium to revisit the housing inquiry up on Reservoir Hill. They are asking for a little over $4M, and the money is meant for the sewage lines to help bring in more housing for younger families. The board had various questions for John over this money, including asking about the revenue and the shared amount towards the board. The commissioners and town of Brookville have both given a "yes" on the project, and John states that TIF (Tax Increment Financing) districts can receive up to 15% back. As for the revenue overall, it is shared.
These houses will also be affordable for the young families, which earned approval from the board as well. When annexation was brought up, John clarified that TIF districts can be without annexation and it’s more about taxes.
With the conclusion of John Palmer's inquiry and an approval to support being carried, the school board meeting was adjourned.
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The Franklin County School board met Dec. 12 for a regular meeting to discuss any new updates, inquiries, and concerns. Led by Tammy Chavis, superintendent, the meeting began with the pledge of allegiance.
Following the pledge, president Rick Gill covered the Consent Agenda Items. There was no discussion and the motion to accept the items was approved. Kendra Franks then read over the financial budgets and their improvements within the past year. Kendra did want to note that the Operations Fund Balance was slightly inflated due to timing related to reimbursement of grant funds prior to transfer into the Rainy-Day Fund. No discussion followed for the cafeteria report and latchkey report.
Three individuals were celebrated by Chavis and Keith Isaacs. First up was Sarah Weaver, who was given a certificate of excellence for her dedication and hard work towards her degree and scholarship. Sarah is a 2020 graduate and now attending Purdue.
Next up was Colleen Tincher, who was awarded as Educator of the Month. This is her second time receiving this award, her first being back in March of 2016. Colleen has taught Spanish for 38 years and was nominated by a student. She is labeled as kind and understanding towards all her students. She has participated in multiple clubs and enjoys going out for coffee.
Last is Helen Gillman, who was given a total of 10 nominations from her fellow coworkers at the middle school. She was awarded as Support Staff of the Month. Helen has proved her worth and value to our schools for nearly 20 years. Her coworkers list her as hard working, dedicated, determined, and ready to fill in the roles of others with ease.
There were no public or board comments. The superintendent report had no updates and there was no old business.
John Palmer took the podium to revisit the housing inquiry up on Reservoir Hill. They are asking for a little over $4M, and the money is meant for the sewage lines to help bring in more housing for younger families. The board had various questions for John over this money, including asking about the revenue and the shared amount towards the board. The commissioners and town of Brookville have both given a "yes" on the project, and John states that TIF (Tax Increment Financing) districts can receive up to 15% back. As for the revenue overall, it is shared.
These houses will also be affordable for the young families, which earned approval from the board as well. When annexation was brought up, John clarified that TIF districts can be without annexation and it’s more about taxes.
With the conclusion of John Palmer's inquiry and an approval to support being carried, the school board meeting was adjourned.