RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Special School Board Meeting

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

                        Rush County Schools and the Rush County Schools Classroom Teachers

                        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)

 

2009 Budget            Dr. Williams presented a review of the proposed 2009 Budget and

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.

 

________________________________              _______________________________

John D. Wilson, President                                    Anita L. Jackson, Member

 

________________________________              _______________________________

Jane Carter, Vice-president                                   Larry Scott, Member

 

________________________________              _______________________________

Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Secretary                           Tim F. Shuppert, Member

 

       _______________________________

                                                                               Jeff Slaton, Member