RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS                                 

Regular School Board Meeting

November 3, 2009

 

Call to Order            The Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on November 3, 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, and Mr. Slaton.  Mr. Scott was not in attendance due to illness.

            (See Exhibit Number 1 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Amended Agenda     Dr. Sickbert made a motion to approve the request by Dr. Williams to amend the agenda to include the Pool Lease Rental Agreement as Item III. F.   Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 2 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Enrollment Report    Ms. Taft gave a detailed report on the Average Daily Membership as of October 1, 2009.  Rush County Schools has had an increase of

17 students in grades Pre-School-12th grade from the 2008-2009 school year.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 3 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Building Project       Dr. Williams reported on progress of the building project of Milroy and Arlington Elementary Schools.  In addition Dr. Williams gave a summary of the building configurations of all four elementary schools as follows:  Arlington will go from a one section school to two sections, Mays is and will remain a one section school, Milroy is a two section building, and Rushville Elementary will become two two-section schools.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 4 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Consent Items           Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the Consent Items consisting of Minutes of

the Previous Meetings, Personnel, Donations, Overnight Field Trip Request, and Claims/Payroll be approved.  Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 5 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Technology Bids      Mrs. Jackson made a motion to approve the technology bid for the construction

project to Lear and Associates for $124,000.00. Mr. Barada seconded the

motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 6 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

16th Street Land       Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the conditional donation of land owned by

Donation                 Rush County Schools to the City of Rushville so work can move forward with the 16th Street extension.  Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion.  The motion passed 5-1 with Mr. Slaton voting nay.                       

(See Exhibit Number 7 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

Enforcement of LawsMr. Barada made a motion to approve the Enforcement of Laws on the Property

On School Property of Rush County Schools by the Rushville Police Department when needed.

Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 8 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

RCHS Roof Repairs  Mr. Barada made a motion to approve STR Building Resources Company to do

the repair work on the roof at RCHS at a cost of $8,900.00.  Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 9 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Pool Lease Rental    Mr. Barada made a motion to approve a Pool Lease Rental Agreement between

Agreement                the Indiana State Armory Board and Rush County Schools.  Mrs. Carter seconded

the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 10 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Important Dates       December 1, 2009-7:00 p.m.– Regular Board Meeting

 

Mr. Barada made a motion to hold a Board Work Session on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office.  Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

 

Mr. Slaton made a motion to change the regularly scheduled January Board meeting from January 5 to January 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office as recommended by Dr. Williams.  Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

            (See Exhibit Number 11 in the November 3, 2009 Minute File)

 

Comments                Board members’ comments were heard at this time.

                        Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.

 

Adjournment            Mr. Slaton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and all Board members agreed.

 

Executive Session     There was no executive session held.

 

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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