RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
July 7, 2009
Call to Order A Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of
Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on July 7, 2009 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 July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Oath of Office The oath of office was administered by Board Attorney John Worth to
Dr. Sickbert and Mr. Barada.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Election of Board Secretary Sickbert presided over the election of the President of the
President 2009-2010 Board of School Trustees. Mr. Barada nominated
Mr. John Wilson. Mr. Slaton made a motion to close the nominations.
Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
All members voted aye for Mr. Wilson to be President for the 2009-2010
school year.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Gavel Presentation Dr. Williams presented past Board President Wilson the 2008-2009
School Board President’s gavel and commended him on a job
well done.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Election of Incoming Board President Wilson asked for nominations for the remaining
Vice-president Board officer positions and appointments. Mr. Slaton made a motion to
and Secretary elect the Vice-president
and Secretary as a slate of officers.
Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Mr. Slaton made a motion to nominate Mrs.
Carter as Vice-president and Dr. Sickbert as
Secretary. Mr. Barada
moved the nominations be closed. Mr.
Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Mrs. Carter was elected Vice-president by a 7-0
vote and Dr. Sickbert was elected Secretary by a 7-0
vote as slated.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Appointment of Dr. Williams recommended that Sharon Holloway be reappointed as RCS
RCS Treasurers Treasurer, Jean Stanley as RCS Deputy Treasurer, Jolie Martin-Arlington
Treasurer, Melissa Morgan-Mays Treasurer, Diane Hedrick-Milroy Treasurer, Jane Hallgarth-RES Treasurer, Linda Jenkins-BRMS Treasurer, and Debbie Gray-RCHS Treasurer. Mr. Barada made a motion to accept Dr. Williams’ recommendations. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Appointment of RCS Dr. Williams recommended that John Worth be reappointed as RCS
Board Attorney Board Attorney with a retainer of $2,000.00. Mr. Barada made a motion
to accept Dr. Williams’ recommendation. Mr. Slaton seconded the
motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 7 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Regular Meeting Dr. Williams recommended that the Board meetings continue to be held
Date, Time, and on the first Tuesday of every month as the regular meeting day, 7:00 p.m.
Place as the regular meeting time, and the Community Meeting Room in the
Administrative Offices as the regular meeting place. Mr. Slaton made a
motion that the above mentioned recommendations be accepted.
Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 8 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Reports Mr. Chambers reported on the new Criminal History Check that has been
necessitated due to new State laws and procedures.
An overview of the 2009-2010 school year was presented by
Dr. Williams consisting of curricular, facilities, personnel, financial, and
technology goals.
Dr. Williams also discussed the 2010 Budget and a new Budget Timeline
was distributed.
(See Exhibit Number 9 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Consent Items Mrs. Carter made a motion that the Consent Items consisting of Minutes
of the Previous Meeting, Personnel, Out-of-State/Overnight Field Trips, Donations, and Claims/Payroll be approved. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 10 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Disclosure Forms Board members filled out Disclosure forms for the 2009-2010 school year. These forms will be sent to the State Board of Accounts.
(See Exhibit Number 11 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Calendar
(See Exhibit Number 12 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Board Retreat It was the consensus of the Board to hold a Retreat in late September or early October. The Retreat will be held on a selected Saturday afternoon in the fall. Dr. Williams will make arrangements for the Retreat and report on final plans at the August 4, 2009 Board meeting.
Auction of Excess Dr. Williams discussed with Board members the possibility of auctioning
Milroy
Elementary off excess property from the present
Property Milroy Festival on August 22nd. Mr. Slaton made a motion to auction items listed with the exclusion of trophies, plaques, and photos.
Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 13 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Interlocal CommunityDr. Sickbert made a motion to approve the contract between the Rush
Action Program
2009-2010 school year. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members
voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 14 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Important Dates Mr. Slaton made a motion to approve the 2010 Budget Timeline as listed below. Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
August 18, 2009 – Board Work Session –
6:30
August 27, 2009 – Publish Budget first
time
September 3,
2009 – Publish Budget second time
October 6, 2009
– Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on the Budget
October 13, 2009 – Special Meeting to Adopt the Budget
(See Exhibit Number 15 in the July 7, 2009 Minute File)
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Dr. Sickbert made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Executive Session An executive session was held for discussion with respect to
I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(D) and I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9). The
Board certifies that no other items were discussed in executive session
that adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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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 Paul W. Barada, Member
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Jeff Slaton, Member