MITCHELL– The Mitchell Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees will convene tonight, January 12, 2026, for a pivotal regular session focused on the annual reorganization of the district’s leadership and operations. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the MCS Administration Office.
A primary focus of the evening will be the formal reorganization of the Board for the 2026 calendar year. This process includes the election of a new Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary.
Beyond leadership roles, the Board will take action on several foundational administrative items, including:
- Financial Appointments: Naming the Corporation Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, and Extra-Curricular treasurers.
- Policy Settings: Establishing board compensation, mileage reimbursement rates, and the official meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.
- Professional Services: Appointing the school attorney and designating the district’s qualified newspaper for public notices.
The Board is also slated to consider several personnel changes, including the hiring of a new Guidance Counselor for Mitchell Junior High and a 4th Grade Teacher for Burris Elementary. Additionally, the Board will vote on a contract extension for the Burris Elementary Principal through July 31, 2027.
Following the regular session, a Finance Committee meeting will be held immediately to discuss further district business.
Official Meeting Agenda: January 12, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. REORGANIZATION (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
- Election of President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- Establish Board Compensation and Mileage Reimbursement
- Appointment of Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers
- Appointment of Insurance Committee Representatives and Local Education Officer
- Appointment of School Attorney
- Resolutions for Accounts Payable and Investment Funds
- Conflict of Interest Dispositions
- Designation of Newspaper and Qualified Publisher
- Access to Credit Union Accounts (Mid-Southern and Hoosier Hills)
- Establishment of 2026 Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations
- Formal Declaration of Re-Organized Board
V. CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes: Dec 15 (Regular) and Dec 2 (Executive)
- Financials: Dec 2025 Corporation and Extra-Curricular Reports
- Routine Items: Claims, Fundraisers, Field Trips, and Conference Requests
- Resignations: MHS Inclusion Teacher; Hatfield Elementary 1:1 Aide
VI. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
- Personnel: MJHS Guidance Counselor; Burris 3rd Grade (Maternity) and 4th Grade Teachers; Bus Mechanic; Substitute Nurse
- Athletics: Coaching appointments for MHS and MJHS Track and Golf
- Employment Status: Burris Nursing Assistant (Full to Part-Time)
- Leave Requests: Hatfield Counselor (March 11-13, 2026)
- Business Actions: MCS Credit Card application; Burris Principal contract extension; SLP-A position contract change; Financial consulting contract (Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.); Bus Route 18 addendum
VII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
- COSMOS CDL Information
- Donations from Knights of Columbus and Elliott Stone Company
- Finance Committee Meeting notice
VIII. ADJOURN
