Tipton School Board Briefs: June 9, 2026

Submitted by Tipton Community School Corporation

Tipton Community School Corporation Board Briefs is designed to share highlights from the most recent School Board of Trustees monthly meeting. Official minutes of each Board meeting are posted on the district website and are available for public viewing.

The next scheduled meeting of the Board of School Trustees is July 21. School board meetings are conducted from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the TCSC Board Room at the Administrative Offices and are open to the public.

Blue Future Awards

The following students, staff, teams, and programs were recognized with this month’s Blue Future Awards:

• TCSC: Chief David Maddox: For outstanding service and leadership for the past eight years as the district’s School Resource Officer.
• Tipton Elementary School: Caedmon Bollman – Kind Kid (voted on by peers); Hank Richey – Extra Mile (voted on by fifth-grade teachers); and Ayesha Sharma – Pride Award (voted on by TES administrators).
• Tipton Middle School: Boys and Girls Track and Field Team and Coaches. Coaches: Larry Murdock, Jodie Hettinger, and Ethan Galster. Team members: Zoie McMahon, Macie Comer, Cami Condict, Monroe Stewart Griffin Gillam, Griffen Delong, Lincoln Hillis, Caiden Delong, Landon Gillam, Brody Fakes, Brayden Bannon, and Eli Long. The Boys and Girls Teams swept the MIC Conference and broke school relay team records in the 4×800 (girls), 4×800 (boys), and 4×100 (boys).
• Tipton High School: Junior Class Sponsors: Fred Henderson, Olivia Gonzalez, and Ashley Roberts; Student Council Officers: Brogan Foerg (President), Kennedy Lancaster (VP), Isla Woelfert (Secretary), Quinn Smith (Treasurer), and Braxton Carpenter (PR Officer); Class of 2026 Officers: Josie Butler (President), Brook Cochrane (VP), Johanna Merino-Gonzalez (Secretary), and Ayvah Hogwood (Treasurer); senior Kayden Wagaman for Perfect Attendance.

Spotlight on Schools

Interim Superintendent Scott Jaworski kicked off his segment congratulating the Class of 2026 again and highlighting their incredible accomplishments during Senior Awards Night. He gave a shout out to Valedictorian Brogan Foerg and Salutatorian Alyssa Hoover. This year’s graduating seniors earned more than $1 million in scholarships for continuing education. Jaworski said this class was special because they were in eighth grade when he started at TCSC and would be the last class he taught. He also credited the community as being instrumental – especially organizations like the Tipton County Foundation, whose generosity continues to enhance the overall educational experience for students.

Jaworski shared attendance figures from the 2025-2026 school year and the high goal of 80 percent attendance that was set for each building. Thanks to the hard work of administrators, staff, and families the goal was not only met, but exceeded that goal. Staff achieved high attendance marks as well.

He reported Summer School is underway through June 18. Summer school is dedicated to providing remediation through intervention, support, and strengthening foundational skills to prepare students to pass the I-READ3 for success in the next grade level.

The TES playground is closed in preparation for the new playground. A groundbreaking ceremony took place Friday, June 12 and official ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 during the Blue Devil Bash.

Director of Food Service Report

Adam Proulx reported that the Food Service Department Summer School meal service is underway, serving academic students and anyone under 18 on-site. Staffing remains stable, with substitute recruitment ongoing. All outstanding equipment repairs from the previous report are complete. The DOE Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) pricing guidance is finalized, and the recommended price adjustment is included in the board packet for review and approval. Proulx extended his appreciation to all staff, with a special thanks to John Ayars for stepping in when needed for a successful year.

Athletic Director Report

Colin Quin shared that Tipton Athletics Spring sports have concluded. Boys track capped an outstanding season by breaking a 36-year-old school record, a testament to the dedication of athletes and coaches. Girls tennis celebrated a strong season, highlighted by Kendall Coe advancing to the sectional championship match at No. 1 singles. Summer workouts and activities are already underway across all programs. Families can follow team schedules and updates on Eventlink, and the department continues to seek workers for athletic events.

Quin expressed gratitude for the support from the Board, staff, parents, and community to help make his first year as AD a successful one.

Old Business

Second reading & approval of 2026 legislative policy updates

The Board reviewed revisions and adopted the following required policy and guideline updates from the 2026 legislative session: Imitation firearms (A200), School wellness requirements (A275), Technology use and filtering options (A300), Student wireless device restrictions (A301), Attendance and excused absences (C175), AED and medical guidance (C525), Evaluation and staffing language (D475-R), Budget adoption procedures (F101 & F101-R), Purchasing practices (F125), Free/reduced meal privacy protections (G325), Support organization responsibilities (H125), Public records and data‑security provisions (H150), and

Participation of non-public and homeschooled students (C126).

New Business

Approval of the 2026-2027 school meal costs

The Board approved student lunch prices for the 2026-27 school year following the annual review using the DOE Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Tool, which set a required weighted average price of $3.25. To meet this requirement while minimizing impact on families, prices will increase by $0.10 at the high school (from $3.40 to $3.50) and $0.15 at both the middle and elementary schools (MS: from $3.10 to $3.25; ES: from $3.00 to $3.15). Breakfast will increase from $2.10 to $2.20. These adjustments take effect August 6, 2026.

In other activity, four new teachers were welcomed to the district beginning the 2026-27 school year. They include Mackenzie Freed, second-grade teacher, and Hannah Small, STEM teacher (TES); Marcy Williams, sixth-grade ELA Teacher (TMS); and Justin Copenhaver, math teacher (THS).

Important dates

• June 17: Community Forum (Inferno)
• June 23: School Board Retreat
• June 23 to 28: Tipton County 4-H Fair
• July 21: School Board Meeting (changed from July 14)