RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
February 19, 2008
Call
to Order A Special Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of
Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on February 19, 2008 at
7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Slaton. Members
present were Mr. Slaton, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Shuppert, and
Dr. Sickbert. Mrs. Carter and Mr. Walker were not in attendance when
the meeting was called to order.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the February 19, 2008 Minute File)
Minutes Mr. Shuppert made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes
dated February 5, 2008 and they be approved as presented. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members in attendance voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the February 19, 2008 Minute File)
Public Hearing The second of two
Year Round School the State. Dr. Williams reminded the public that this is a more expensive means of dealing with the Rush County Schools building situation and does not remove the age factor of the buildings. Those in attendance were given the opportunity to comment. No comments were heard.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the February 19, 2008 Minute File)
Public Hearing A public hearing was held in regards to the Lease Agreement-Exhibit A.
Lease Agreement Dr. Williams explained that the maximum cost of the lease is $2.1 million
based upon the maximum interest rate. Those in attendance were given the opportunity to comment. No comments were heard.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the February 19, 2008 Minute File)
Patron Signature Mr. Wilson made a motion to adopt the Patrons’ Petition Resolution-
Resolution Exhibit B which shows that the signatures were collected in favor of the project and that the funding is through a lease agreement with the Building Corporation. One hundred ninety-four signatures were collected.
Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2 with
Mr. Shuppert and Dr. Sickbert voting nay. Mrs. Carter and Mr. Walker were not present for the vote.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the February 19, 2008 Minute File)
Resolution which
rejects year round schooling. Mrs. Jackson seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mrs. Carter and Mr. Walker were not present at
the time of the vote.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the February 19,
2008 Minute File)
Execution of Lease Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing
and
seconded
the motion. The motion passed by a 4-3
vote with Mr. Shuppert,
Dr. Sickbert, and Mr. Walker
voting nay. Mrs. Carter and Mr. Walker
arrived just prior to this agenda item being discussed and
voted upon.
(See Exhibit Number 7
in the February 19, 2008 Minute File)
Important Dates Dr. Williams reported that Thursday, February 21 at 9:40 a.m. the
School
Property Tax Control
Hearing will be held in
members
attending will leave from the Administration Office at 7:30 a.m.
The next regular School
Board meeting will be held Tuesday, March 4.
Board Comments Mr. Slaton stated that he would prefer that future pictures of the
Board of
School Trustees be taken in August following Board elections in May rather
than in February.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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Jeff Slaton, President Anita L. Jackson, Member
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John D. Wilson, Vice-president Tim F. Shuppert, Member
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Jane Carter, Secretary Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Member
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William A. Walker, Member