RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
October 4, 2011
Call to Order A Regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County
Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on October 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Sickbert. Members present were Dr. Sickbert, Mr. Barada, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Scott, Mr. Slaton, Mrs. Carter and Mr. Wilson.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Reports Dr. Williams gave a detailed report on the Report of Average Daily Membership. These figures were taken as of September 16, 2011 showing a membership of 2,538 students. On September 17, 2010 Rush County Schools reported 2,576 students. The difference in the 2010 figures creates a deficit of 38 students.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Consent Items Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the Consent Items consisting of Minutes of Previous Meeting, Personnel Report, Donations, Out-of-State/Overnight Field Trips, and Claims/Payroll. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
2011 Budgets The 2011 General, Debt Service, and Transportation
Adopted Budgets as advertised on August 23 and 30, 2011 and publicly heard on
September 6, 2011 were considered for adoption. Mr. Barada made a motion to adopt the Budgets as presented. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Resolution of Mr. Barada made a motion to adopt the Resolution of Appropriations as
Appropriations advertised on August 23 and 30, 2011 and publicly heard on
Adopted September 6, 2011. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Tax
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Capital Projects Mr. Barada made a motion to adopt the Capital Projects Plan and
Plan Adopted Resolution for 2012-14. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 7 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Resolution of Mrs. Jackson made a motion to adopt the 2012 Bus Replacement Plan
Bus Replacement and Resolution. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members
Plan Adopted voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 8 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Resolution to Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the Superintendent reducing
Authorize Budget the budget as necessary. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all
Reductions members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 9 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Authority to Mr. Barada made a motion to authorize advertising for nine (9) bus
Advertise routes. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 10 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Renewal of Mr. Wilson made a motion to renew the Pool Lease Agreement. Mr.
Pool Lease Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
Agreement (See Exhibit Number 11 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
ISBA Fall Regional Dr. Williams announced that Administration and Board members from
Meeting Rush County Schools will be attending the ISBA Fall Regional Meeting on October 26, 2011. Members who are attending are Mr. Wilson, Mr. Scott, Dr. Sickbert, and Mrs. Jackson.
(See Exhibit Number 12 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Important Dates Dr. Williams announced that the Regular November Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
(See Exhibit Number 13 in the October 4, 2011 Minute File)
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Mr. Barada made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. and all Board members agreed.
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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, President Jane Carter, Member
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Paul W. Barada, Vice-president Larry Scott, Member
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Anita L. Jackson, Secretary Jeff Slaton, Member
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John D. Wilson, Member