RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
October 6, 2009
Call to Order The regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County Schools
was held at the Administrative Offices on October 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting
was called to order by President Wilson. Members present were Mr. Wilson, Dr. Sickbert,
Mr. Barada, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Slaton.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Amendment to Dr. Williams requested that the Board Agenda be amended to include
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Agenda would be inserted following letter H. Important Dates. Dr. Sickbert made a motion to
amend the October 6, 2009 Board Agenda. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all
members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2010 General, Debt Service, Transportation,
On 2010 Budgets Bus Replacement, Capital Projects, and Special Education Pre-school Budgets was held by
the Board
according to
or comments on the Budgets from anyone present. There were no questions or comments.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Capital Projects Fund Plan
On 2010, 2011, was held. President Wilson asked if there were any questions or
And 2012 CPF Plan comments on the Capital Projects Fund Plan from anyone present. There were no
questions or comments.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2009-2018 School Bus Replacement Plan was
On 2010-2019 held. President Wilson requested if there were any questions or comments
School Bus on the 2010-2019 School Bus Replacement Plan from anyone
Replacement Plan present. There were no questions or comments.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
ADM Reports Melissa Taft gave a detailed report on the Report of Average Daily Membership. These figures
were taken as of September 18, 2009 showing a membership of 2684 students. Two additional
enrollment reports will be completed on December 1, 2009 and May 1, 2010.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Consent Items Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the Consent Items consisting of Minutes of the Previous
Meeting, Personnel, Donations, Overnight Field Trip Request, and Claims/Payroll be approved.
Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 7 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
ISBA Fall Regional Dr. Williams discussed the ISBA Fall Regional Meeting to be held on
Meeting Thursday,
October 8, 2009 at Wellivers in
members, four administrators, and the Board attorney plan to attend. The
bus will leave the parking lot at the Administrative Offices at 5:00 p.m.
(See Exhibit Number 8 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
NEOLA Policy Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the second reading of recent
Manual Updates updates for the RCS Policy Manual as recommended by Dr. Williams.
Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 9 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Natural Gas Mr. Slaton made a motion to approve the Natural Gas Cooperative
Cooperative Participation Agreement. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all
Agreement members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 10 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Supplemental Mr. Barada made a motion to approve Supplemental Educational Service
Educational Service Provider Contracts. Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members
Providers Contracts voted aye. This service is offered to RES students since RES is the only
Title I school.
(See Exhibit Number 11 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Rushville Public Mr. Slaton made a motion to approve the reappointment of
Library Board Mr. Robert Hadley to the Rushville Public Library Board for another four
year term. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 12 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Additional Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the advertisement of additional
Appropriations appropriations. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 13 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Radio Purchase Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the Radio Purchase Agreement
Agreement from from
(See Exhibit Number 14 in the October 6, 2009 Minute File)
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Dr. Sickbert made a motion to hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 for
the purpose of approving the General, Debt Service, Transportation, Bus Replacement, Capital
Projects, and Special Education Pre-school Budgets as recommended by Dr. Williams. In addition
a work session would be held immediately following. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all
members voted aye.
Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Mr. Slaton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. and all Board members agreed.
Executive Session An executive session was held for discussion with respect to
I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D). The Board certifies that no other items were discussed in executive
session that adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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John D. Wilson, President Paul W. Barada, Member
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Jane Carter, Vice-president Anita L. Jackson, Member
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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Secretary Larry Scott, Member
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Jeff Slaton, Member