RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

Public Budget Hearing

September 7, 2010

Call to Order The regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on September 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Sickbert. Members present were Dr. Sickbert, Mr. Barada, Mrs. Jackson,

Mrs. Carter, Mr. Scott, Mr. Slaton, and Mr. Wilson.

(See Exhibit Number 1 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2011 General, Debt Service, Transportation,

On 2011 Budgets Bus Replacement, Capital Projects, and Special Education Pre-school Budgets was held by the Board according to Indiana statute.

Dr. Williams asked if there were any questions or comments on the Budgets from anyone present. Mr. Bill Ward asked the Board if the schools purchase or rent student textbooks. Dr. Williams explained that the schools purchase textbooks over a six year period. The textbooks are used for seven years. There were no further questions or comments.

(See Exhibit Number 2 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Capital Projects Fund Plan

On 2011, 2012, was held. Dr. Williams asked if there were any questions or

and 2013 CPF Plan comments on the Capital Projects Fund Plan from anyone present. There were no questions or comments.

(See Exhibit Number 3 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2011-2022 School Bus Replacement Plan was

On 2011-2022 held. Dr. Williams asked if there were any questions or

School Bus comments on the 2011-2022 School Bus Replacement Plan from anyone

Replacement Plan present. Mr. Bill Ward asked how many buses are owned by drivers. Dr. Williams explained there are nine private routes.

There were no further questions or comments.

(See Exhibit Number 4 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

Milroy ECDC Dr. Rob Jackman, President of the Milroy ECDC, introduced Susan

Report Layton, President of the Milroy Alumni Association. Mrs. Layton reported on the progress made by the two organizations in

their efforts to possibly renovate the old Milroy Elementary School into a useful facility for the Milroy community. The MECDC representatives asked that they be granted a time extention to December 31, 2010 in order to complete further studies of possible building renovations. It was the consensus of the Board of School Trustees that any further studies be completed immediately. The School Corporation does not want the added utility costs that will be incurred with the onset of cold weather.

Mr. Wilson expressed his concern that not having the buildings heated during the cold weather would cause the blackboards and wood floors to deteriorate creating the possible sale of those items to diminish.

(See Exhibit Number 5 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

ADM Reports Melissa Leap gave a detailed report on the Report of Average Daily

Membership. These figures were taken as of September 7, 2010

showing a preliminary membership of 2566 students. The Official Count Day is 9/17/10. Mrs. Leap will give an additional report at the October 5, 2010 Board meeting when official counts have been obtained.

(See Exhibit Number 6 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

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

Minutes of Previous Meeting, Personnel Report Plus Addendum, Donations, and Claims/Payroll.

Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 7 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

2011, 2012, 2013, Mr. Wilson made a motion that the 2011-2013 Capital Projects Plan be

Capital Projects approved as advertised on August 19 and 26, 2010 and publicly heard on

Plan Approved September 7, 2010. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 8 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

2011-2022 School Mrs. Carter made a motion that the Board approve the 2011-2022 School

Bus Replacement Bus Replacement Plan as advertised on August 19 and 26, 2010 and

Plan Approved publicly heard on September 7, 2010. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 9 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

Approval of Dr. Williams reported that the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the

Collective BargainingTeachers’ Federation was reached in one session. Mr. Slaton made a

Agreement motion to ratify the contract as presented. Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

(See Exhibit Number 10 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

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

Agreement between the Indiana State Armory Board and Rush County Schools.

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

(See Exhibit Number 11 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

ISBA Fall The ISBA Fall Conference will be held in Indianapolis, IN on September

Conference 27-28, 2010. Dr. Williams, Mr. Barada, Mrs. Jackson, and Mr. Wilson

will be attending. Mr. Wilson will serve as the official delegate for

Rush County Schools.

(See Exhibit Number 12 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

ISBA Fall Regional Dr. Williams discussed the ISBA Fall Regional Meeting. It was

Meeting determined that Rush County Schools Board members will attend the

Region #8 meeting to be held October 20, 2010 at Primo South Banquet Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Seven board members, two 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 13 in the September 7, 2010 Minute File)

Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.

Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.

Mr. VanNatta reported that the sale of loose equipment at the old Arlington Elementary School will be held Friday, October 29, 2010 at

5:00 p.m.

The loose equipment sale for the old Milroy Elementary School will be held Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

The Arlington and Milroy PTO organizations will inventory, set up, and clean up as a money making project at their respective schools. In addition, the RCHS Booster Club will participate in inventory, set up, clean up, and concessions at both locations.

Adjournment Mr. Slaton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, 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)(A). The Board certifies that no other items were discussed in executive session that adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

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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