Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

Welcome Dr. Edsell! Clark-Pleasant Welcomes New Superintendent Dr. Timothy Edsell Begins Tenure in Whiteland July 6, 2023 Whiteland, IN- The Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation Board of Trustees has announced Tim Edsell, Ph.D., former Nineveh Hensley Jackson leader, as its next superintendent. Dr. Edsell fills the vacancy of departing superintendent, Dr. Patrick Spray. Board President, Dave Thompson, says they didn’t have to look far to find the perfect fit, “To find someone of Tim’s caliber and leadership abilities, right here in the county is a win-win for our school community”, stated Thompson. Edsell has a Bachelors in Mathematics, a Masters in Administration from Ball State and a Ph.D. from Indiana State. He’s spent the last 9 years as superintendent in the Trafalgar district where academics have improved in all 4 buildings. He oversaw a $40 million multi-faceted construction project and supervised completion of a new elementary school. “I feel fortunate to have had some wonderful, yet challenging opportunities to this point in my career. I look forward to continuing and building upon the successes of the Clark-Pleasant Board in this new role, says Edsell. Edsell, who began his career as a math teacher, has also worked as a principal, and superintendent in several Indiana school districts. He also brings higher education experience serving as an Adjunct Professor for Indiana Wesleyan and University of Southern Indiana. “I believe, especially for our high school students, we need to always be pointing them to their next educational opportunity. For some that’s a 4 year college for others a vocational certification or other opportunities to learn and to grow their skills and passions”. One of his most proud accomplishments is implementing a successful, state-recognized, Farm-to-Table program. Some of the things that helped Dr. Edsell stand out to the board was his creation of a diverse marketing plan attracting over 400-transfer-tuition students and annually increasing student enrollment; implementing K-12 STEM courses and Robotics teams while collaboratively negotiating competitive teacher contracts providing annual pay increases. During his tenure as a principal he received national and statewide recognition, including a National Blue Ribbon School Award, Indiana Four Star School Award for 4 consecutive years. During his 30 years as an educator he’s also served as a head football coach and assistant baseball coach at several schools. Dr. Edsell loves spending quality time with his wife and three daughters, son-in-law and grandson. Look out Warriors he’s a Steelers and Nittany Lions fan. “It’s an honor and privilege to have been selected as the next superintendent of the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation. I believe in the 3 R’s of Education: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. We will strive to provide exemplary leadership, effective communication, creative visionary skills, true collaboration, and sound fiscal responsibility. I am ready and very excited to serve the Clark-Pleasant School community, Let’s Go WARRIORS!” # # #

The WCHS College Fair is open to ALL students and their families in grades 9-12! Monday, July 17th, 1 pm - 3pm Come in WCHS door #1 - main building Come and visit the college reps - see what they have to offer and ask questions. College reps will be located at tables in the lobby, K and C halls. Here are the Colleges registered to be here; Ball State University Butler University Elmhurst College Franklin College Hanover College Huntington University INvestEd Indiana (Financial Aid, scholarships, etc) IU - Bloomington IU - Columbus (Formerly IUPUC) IU - Indianapolis (Formerly IUPUI) Ivy Tech Johnson & Wales University Kentucky College of Art & Design Manchester University Marian University Indianapolis Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University Polytechnic St Mary of the Woods (tentative) University of Indianapolis Valparaiso University Vincennes University Wabash College We hope to see you all there!

t's Not Too Late! Interview slots are still available for the Clark-Pleasant Job Fair July 8, 2023. We're looking for talented individuals who are interested in Food Services, transportation, custodian, maintenance, and Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional positions for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Please provide your information below and join us at Whiteland Community High School (300 Main Street Whiteland, IN 46184) on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please note, Once you have registered, you will be contacted with an interview time between the hours of 10:00 am-2:00 pm on Saturday July 8th, so please have open availability during those times. You may apply for more than one position. Please go to our website, www.cpcsc.k12.in.us to register.

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Clark-Pleasant - Center Grove Team Up! Monday the Clark-Pleasant & Center Grove Behavioral Health staff collaborated to provide a day of learning and collaborating. This day was led by Dr. Connie Poston, Director of Behavioral Health and Christy Berger, Director of School Counseling and Mental Health. Topics included the Indiana GPS dashboard, classroom management, using data, and best practices. It was a great day of connecting with colleagues and learning.

Run For It! " Do you have a CPMS student interested in running cross country during the 2023-2024 school year? Interested runners are encouraged to attend conditioning starting June 26th from 7:30-9am"

WCHS Music Students On International Tour! A group of Whiteland Community High School music students are we currently in Europe with the organization, Indiana Musician’s Abroad. 14 students from WCHS have been touring the last 2 weeks in Europe. They have performed concerts in London, Paris, Switzerland, Germany, and Salzburg Austria. They are also touring Liechtenstein, Slovenia & Italy. CPMS Band Directors Katy Briel & Kate Lang are staff conductors for the group. Here are a few pictures of our students from the trip which everyone says has been wonderful!

We ended State Convention this afternoon with our chapter being named an Indiana FFA Superior, Gold, and Big 10 Chapter! 💙💛💙

Construction Zone! Several construction projects are underway this summer at various buildings throughout Clark-Pleasant. New, more efficient light panels are being installed in classrooms and elsewhere. Several buildings are getting a roof repair and others are seeing their playgrounds updated and expanded. There's also construction taking place on the high school parking lot in preparation for the renovation and expansion of WCHS. Facilities Director, Sam Arnes, is overseeing the projects.

WCHS Interim Principal Named! The Clark-Pleasant school board unanimously approved Mr. Duke Lines as interim principal at Whiteland Community High School. The action took place at Monday evenings school board meeting. CPCSC will post the Principal position, later this week.

Thank You! After a decade of service Supt, Dr. Patrick Spray, attended his final board meeting Tuesday. He received an award, marking his 10 years of service to CPCSC. A public reception was held after the board meeting. Earlier in the week a luncheon took place in his honor.

Juneteenth 2023 Several Juneteenth celebrations are planned throughout Central Indiana. Please check your local newspapers for more information.

Happy Retirement! Congratulations to business office specialist, Robin Bullock, on her retirement from CPCSC. Robin has worked with the school corporation for 23 years. She looks forward to travelling with her husband, spending time with grandkids and lots of fun in the sun.

Are You Ready for This? The WCHS College Fair is open to ALL students and their families in grades 9-12! Monday, July 17th, 1 pm - 3pm Come in door #1 - main building Come and visit the college reps - see what they have to offer and ask questions. College reps will be located at tables in the lobby, K and C halls. Here are the Colleges that are registered to be here, (so far). Ball State University Butler University Franklin College Hanover College Huntington University IU - Bloomington IU - Columbus (Formerly IUPUC) IU - Indianapolis (Formerly IUPUI) Ivy Tech Johnson & Wales University Kentucky College of Art & Design Manchester University Marian University Indianapolis Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University Polytechnic Savannah College of Art & Design (tentative) St Mary of the Woods (tentative) Taylor University University of Indianapolis Valparaiso University Vincennes University Wabash College We hope to see you all there!

The legacy lives on! Debbie Hill and the Trine Thunder are National Champions! Congratulations Debbie!

Congratulations to Zoey Lawson who has committed to the University of Southern Indiana for cheerleading!

Come Work With Us! Medicaid Billing Specialist Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant Location: Administration Building Date Available: As Soon As Possible Job Title: Medicaid Billing Specialist Assignment: Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation Supervised by: Special Education Director Purpose: Coordinates, oversees, and performs a variety of support activities, secretarial services and confidential assignments for the Special Education Department Hours: 40 hours per week Calendar: 250 days DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Organize and maintain all files and IEPs related to special education Complete purchasing of materials for related service providers Serve as IMAC coordinator and collaborates alongside the Director of Business Finance Coordinate phone calls, appointments and scheduling for the special education department Serve as information contact and communication manager for school psychologists Serve as the contact person and report coordinator for Medicaid Gather data and conduct research requested by supervisor and type various documents including state and local reports Prepare for and maintain professional development activities for the special education department Maintain inventory of office supplies and instructional materials for the special education department Support related service providers with mailing documents for evaluations, scheduling of initial case conferences, troubleshooting and support with SLP Toolkit, GoClaim, and Medicaid billing Oversee and maintain inventory of assistive technology equipment Perform other duties as assigned by department staff MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or college degree Experience in a secretarial/bookkeeping position and/or experience in special education KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Exhibit a positive attitude by acting as a role model for district employees, students and the community that supports the mission of the district and/or district goals Demonstrate cooperation by working effectively with others including supervisors, peers, teachers, parents and students Exhibit poise and self-control in decision making and problem solving during uncomfortable and stressful situations Demonstrate initiative by recognizing needs of the job and suggest ways to improve efficiency and productivity Exhibit job performance improvement through self-assessment, development, training and goal setting Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports Utilize independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information Demonstrate the ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects Demonstrate skills in budget preparation and fiscal management Exhibit knowledge of office management procedures Exhibit skills in the use of database management, excel, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate conflict resolution and/or mediation skills AAP/EEO Statement Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Click on the link below to apply. https://www.applitrack.com/cpcsck12in/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1&AppliTrackPostingSearch=title%3AMEDICAID%20&AppliTrackZipRadius=5&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail

Second Place Finish for Whiteland FFA!

Serving Summer Smiles! Three Clark-Pleasant Schools are serving free lunches Monday through Friday until July 14th. "Summer Servings", a USDA free summer lunch program was putting a lot of smiles on the faces of youngsters Wednesday here at Grassy Creek Elementary. Lunches are also being served at Pleasant Crossing and Break-O-Day elementary schools. The meals are free for anyone under 18. For those 18 and older who wish to eat the cost is just $2 dollars. The meals, which meet nutritional guidelines, must be eaten on site.

Active Shooter/Killer Training! This is ONLY A DRILL but it looked all too real. Officers from multiple Johnson County agencies along with teachers and administrators participated in a life-like training scenario Tuesday. It took place in the Whiteland Community High School North building. Participants volunteered to be victims but the officers, paramedics, firefighters and other first responders were all public safety officers. Clark-Pleasant police chief, Chad Pryce, organized the day and a half event which included a table top training exercise. "We train for this hoping it never happens", said Pryce. "The fact that these school and public safety officials volunteer to participate shows their dedication to the safety and protection of our students and staff". Staff members from several school districts also participated including Center Grove, Warren and Franklin Central and Greenwood.