July 29, 2008
Executive Session An executive session was held at 6:00 p.m. for discussion with respect to
I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(2)(A); I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(2)(B); and I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(9).
The Board certifies that no other items were discussed in executive session
that adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Call to Order A Special meeting of the Board of School Trustees of rush County
Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on July 29, 2008 at 7:00
p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Wilson. Members
present were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Carter, Dr. Sickbert, Mrs. Jackson,
Mr. Scott, Mr. Shuppert, and Mr. Slaton.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the July 29, 2008 Minute File)
2008-2011 Master Dr. Williams complimented both bargaining teams and recommended that
Contract Ratificationthe Board ratify the Contract Between the Board of School Trustees of the
Association – August 13, 2007 through August 13, 2010. Mr. Shuppert
made a motion to ratify the contract as presented. Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the July 29, 2008 Minute File)
Personnel Report Mr. Shuppert made a motion to approve resignations for Greg Ratliff,
BRMS Special Education Teacher, Paula Daugherty-RES 6th Grade Teacher, Joni Degner-RCHS Language Arts Teacher, and Jerry Ingalls-RCHS Assistant Wrestling Coach; and to approve contracts for Edward Small-RCHS Radio/TV Teacher, Patrick Haney-RCHS Social Studies Teacher, Craig Applegate-RCHS Social Studies Teacher (1 Year Contract), Craig Applegate-RCHS Assistant Football Coach, Judy Hatfield-RCHS Language Arts Teacher, Kelly Kuhn-RCHS Head Volleyball Coach, Tiffany Neal-RCHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, Beth Jarman-RCHS Head Cheerleading Coach, Mardella Huskins-RCHS Assistant Cheerleading Coach, Susan Green-RCHS Assistant Cheerleading Coach, Larry Martindale-RCHS Assistant Football Coach, John Cherry-RCHS Assistant Football Coach, McKinney Jones-RCHS Assistant Football Coach, Jim Evans-RCHS Head Girls’ Golf Coach, Margaret Liggett-RCHS Assistant Girls’ Golf Coach, David Moran-RCHS Head Boys’ Soccer Coach, Justin Becht-RCHS Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach, Marcus Strobl-RCHS Head Girls’ Soccer Coach, Marie Godar-RCHS Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach, Brian Sloan-RCHS Boys’ Tennis Coach, Brian Bess-RCHS Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach, and Tom Simpson-RCHS Head Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Coach; and to approve the Addendum to the Personnel Report. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the July 29, 2008 Minute File)p
Board Goals Mr. Shuppert made a motion to adopt the Board Goals that the Board
established for the 2008-2009 school year at the Board Work Session on
7-16-08. Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the July 29, 2008 Minute File)
Information answered questions presented by Board members.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the July 29, 2008 Minute File)
Authority to Dr. Williams requested authority to advertise the 2009 General, Debt
Advertise Budgets Service, CPF, Transportation, Special Ed Pre-school, and Bus
Replacement Budgets. Mr. Shuppert made a motion to approve the advertisement of the 2009 Budgets. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the July 29, 2008 Minute File)
Important Dates August 5, 2008 – Regular Board Meeting
August 19, 2008 – First Publication of Budget
August 27, 2008 – Second Publication of Budget
September 2, 2008 – Regular Board Meeting and Public
Hearing on 2009 Budget
September 16, 2008 – Special Board Meeting for Budget Adoption and
Building Project
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Mr. Shuppert made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and all
Board members agreed.
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John D. Wilson, President Anita L. Jackson, Member
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Jane Carter, Vice-president Larry Scott, Member
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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Secretary Tim F. Shuppert, Member
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Jeff Slaton, Member