RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

February 2, 2010

Call to Order A Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County

Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Wilson. Members present were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Carter, Dr. Sickbert,

Mr. Barada, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Slaton.

(See Exhibit Number 1 in the February 2, 2010 Minute File)

Consent Items Mr. Barada made a motion that the Consent Items consisting of Minutes

Of Previous Meeting, Personnel, Field Trip, Donations, and

Claims/Payroll be approved. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all

members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 2 in the February 2, 2010 Minute File)

Realignment of Dr. Williams explained in detail the three options that have been

Elementary School proposed in regard to the realignment of the RCS elementary school

Boundaries districts. Mr. Barada made a motion to approve Option #2. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1 with Mrs. Jackson voting nay. (See Exhibit Number 3 in the February 2, 2010 Minute File)

Approval to Divide Dr. Williams reported to the Board that confirmation has been received

Rushville Elementary from the Indiana Department of Education to split the current Rushville

Into Two K-6 Elementary School into two separate K-6 buildings. Rushville Elementary

Elementary Schools East would have a student population of 334 and Rushville Elementary West would have 335 students. Dr. Sickbert made a motion to close the current Rushville Elementary K-6 building and then reopen the two new buildings. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 4 in the February 2, 2010 Minute File)

RES Building Mr. Slaton made a motion to grant the authority to advertise for the

Renovation renovation of Rushville Elementary School. The renovation will include

attaching the Kindergarten Center to the main building and adding

classroom and office space in the vacant area between the current

buildings. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 5 in the February 2, 2010 Minute File)

Transfer to Mr. Barada made a motion to transfer $250,000.00 from Capital Projects

Rainy Day Fund and $100,000.00 from Transportation to the Rainy Day Fund. Mr. Slaton

seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 6 in the February 2, 2010 Minute File)

Important Dates Mr. Barada made a motion to move the March 2, 2010 Board Meeting

to Monday, March 1, 2010 due to the possibility that the RCHS Lions

may be playing in the basketball sectional on March 2, 2010.

Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

March 17, 2010 – Farm Bureau/School Board meeting– RCS Administration Office

March 25, 2010 – ISBA District #6 Meeting-Wellivers, Hagerstown, IN

April 6, 2010 – Regular School Board Meeting

May 4, 2010 – Regular School Board Meeting

Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.

Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.

Adjournment Mr. Slaton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Executive Session There was no executive session held.

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John D. Wilson, President Paul W. Barada Sr., Member

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Jane Carter, Vice-president Anita L. Jackson, Member

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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Secretary Larry Scott, Member

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Jeff Slaton, Member