RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
February 7, 2011
Call
to Order A Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of
Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Sickbert. Members present were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Barada, Mrs. Jackson, and Mr. Scott. Mr. Slaton was absent.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Call to
Agenda Item IV-C regarding the Natural Gas Contract. Mrs. Jackson made a motion to amend the agenda and it was seconded by Mr. Barada.
All members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Special PresentationKeegan Cherry of Channel Bio Seed, owned by Monsanto, explained about a fund available from Monsanto to farmers who then
designate the community recipient to benefit from the grant. The
Cindy Johnson, Principal of Rushville Elementary East, with a check for $2,500. The money will be used for the RES Motor Lab and
Library.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Report on Radio Mr. Ed Small and Mr. Matt Vance gave an update on the Radio Station
Station at RCHS WRLN 91.9 FM at RCHS. The station plans to broadcast the boys’ basketball sectional on February 15, 2011, but they have to be
operational by August 22, 2011. Mr. Small explained all the work that has been done with the help of his father, Ed. Small Sr., RCS and
RCHS custodians, Shawn Iverson, Ryan Standish, Don Letzler, Scott Huber and Douglas Raab and many others. He stated they will be
contacting people in the community to be on a Vocational Board with eight members. The station will be commercial free and offer
underwriting packages where business names and details can be mentioned at the open and close of programming information.
Underwriting will be vital to the public service mission of bringing local news and information, sports, and programming to community listeners. The broadcasting class will offer 3 dual credits while taking classes. There will be supervision at the station, but
The computer can run on it’s own. The website is www.rush919.com.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Report on State Dr. Scott Stevens presented information on House Bill 1367, now called Public Law 109, for Grades K-6 which must be
Mandated Reading submitted by all elementaries by June, 2011. The major focus will be students reading proficiently before grade four.
Plan Each school will present building specific plans developed by the building principal, teachers, reading specialists, Title I, and Special
Education personnel. Dr. Stevens stated the guidelines are still being developed as to whether to retain or remediate third grade students
who are not proficient in reading. Also, each building will be required to have a dedicated ninety minute reading time per day. There will
also be a new pilot program for third grade reading assessment in ISTEP for the 2011-12 school year. He stated Grades K-3 you learn to
read, Grades 4-6 you read to learn.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Legislative
to discuss these and other issues.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Consent Items Mr. Barada made a motion that the Consent Items consisting of Minutes of the Previous Meeting, Personnel, Out-of-State Field Trip,
Donations, and Claims/Payroll be approved. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 7 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Approval of Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the Expenditure Category Goals.
Expenditure The motion was seconded by Mrs. Carter, and all members voted aye.
Category Goals (See Exhibit Number 8 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Approval of Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve the Natural Gas Contract with
Gas Contract Center Point Services. Mr. Barada seconded the motion and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 9 in the February 7, 2011 Minute File)
Important Dates March 15, 2011 – Farm Bureau Dinner meeting at Arlington School 6:30
April 22, 2011 – Snow make-up for February 1, 2011
May 25, 2011 – Ice make-up for February 2, 2011
May 26, 2011 – Ice make-up for February 3, 2011
May 27, 2011 – Ice make-up for February 4, 2011
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Mrs. Jackson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Mrs.
Carter seconded the motion and all members voted aye.
Executive Session There was no executive session held.
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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, President Jane Carter, Member
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Paul W. Barada Sr., Vice-president Larry Scott, Member
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Anita L. Jackson, Secretary Jeff Slaton, Member
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John D. Wilson, Member