The Vincennes Community School Corporation (VCSC) Board met Monday evening, with school leaders highlighting exciting student activities and recognizing outstanding staff members along with other board meeting topics.
VCSC Highlight of the Month
Riley Elementary Principal Suzanne Corrona kicked off the meeting by showcasing the school’s Wildcat Clubhouse, a program that offers students unique learning and social opportunities through extracurricular clubs.
Currently, 11 clubs are available for students, including archery, healthy cooking, exercise, crafts, and more. To give the board a glimpse into these activities, a student representative from each club attended the meeting and shared their experiences.
One of the highlights came from the Healthy Snack Club, whose students treated board members to a special recipe they recently learned—Apple Nachos. These delicious and nutritious snacks were a hit, demonstrating the hands-on, engaging learning that takes place in the club.
"The goal is to build a community among all of our students and add even more excitement to the culture of our school," Corrona told board members.
You can read more about the Wildcat Clubhouse by clicking here.
VCSC Recognizes Employee of the Month
Vigo Elementary Principal Jill Staggs took the opportunity to recognize Mrs. Caitlin Beamon as the school's Employee of the Month.
Mrs. Beamon, a dedicated grades 3-5 resource teacher, was honored for her compassion and commitment to students.
She plays a vital role at Vigo Elementary, serving as an ICTQ coach, academic team coach, and sponsor of Jr. Great Books.
"The word ‘compassionate’ kept coming up when asked to describe you," Principal Staggs told Beamon during the recognition.
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Beamon has been an invaluable mentor, especially in supporting new special education staff.
She took on the additional responsibility of overseeing IEPs and conferences in the first semester to ensure a smooth transition for the team.
A Vincennes native, Mrs. Beamon earned her bachelor’s degree from Vincennes University and holds dual licensure in elementary education and mild intervention.
She and her husband, Jake, live in Vincennes with their two children, Elliott and Cora.
School Board Business
During the meeting, board members unanimously approved minutes, claims, financial statements, and personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, recommendations, terminations, and leaves.
The next VCSC Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the VCSC Administration Building.