RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

August 7, 2007

 

Call to Order            A Regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on August 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting was called to order by President Slaton.  Members present were Mr. Slaton, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Jackson,

                                Mr. Shuppert, Dr. Sickbert, and Mr. Walker.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 1 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

Minutes                    Mr. Shuppert made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes dated July 10, 2007 and July 24, 2007 and that they be approved as presented.  Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 2 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

Veteran’s High         Dr. John Williams presented a High School diploma to Mr. Gerald F.

School Diploma       McCauley.  Mr. McCauley met the requirements of the law passed by the

Presentation             State Legislature whereby any veteran who is unable to finish high school due to WWII or the Korean Conflict may be awarded a diploma.

 

2007-2010 Master   Dr. Williams complimented both bargaining teams and recommended that

Contract Ratification the Board ratify the Contract Between the Board of School Trustees of the Rush County Schools and the Rush County Schools Classroom Teachers Association – August 13, 2007 through August 13, 2010.  Mr. Walker made a motion to ratify the contract at presented.  Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 2 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

Personnel                 Mr. Walker made a motion to approve resignations for Carol Wright-RES Special Education Teacher, Sherry Huff-Mays and Arlington Kindergarten Aide, Pam Gipson-RES Aide, and Aimee Chapman-BRMS Aide; to approve contracts for Daphne Thackery-BRMS Language Arts Teacher, Jack St. Clair-RES Third Grade Teacher, Brady Martz-BRMS Physical Education Teacher, Mica Broyles-RES Third Grade Teacher(Temporary), Amy Grote-RES Special Education Teacher, Jean Kopf-BRMS Athletic Director, Laura Proctor-RES Nurse, Brian Sloan-RCHS Tennis Coach, Cale Worley-RCHS Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach, Jack St. Clair-RCHS Assistant Football Coach, and Rebecca Sallee-RCHS Special Education Aide.  Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 3 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

Authority to              Dr. Williams requested authority to advertise the 2008 General, Debt

Advertise Budgets     Service, CPF, Transportation, Special Ed Pre-school, and Bus Replacement Budgets.  Mrs. Jackson made a motion to approve the advertisement of 2008 Budgets.  Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 4 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

Fuel Oil and            The petroleum products’ bids, which were opened by committee on

Diesel Fuel Bids       July 20, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. with Mark VanNatta and secretary Kim Neeb present, were presented.  Mark VanNatta and Dr. Williams recommended that the bids of Pinkerton Oil to supply heating oil and diesel fuel to RCS for 2007-2008 be accepted.  Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve the recommendation.  Mr. Shuppert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 5 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

RCS Policy Updates Mrs. Carter made a motion to approve recent updates for the RCS Policy Manual as recommended by Dr. Williams.  Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 6 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

Donation                 Mrs. Jackson made a motion to approve a donation from the Rushville High School Class of 1952 for $150.00 to Rushville Consolidated High School.  Mr. Walker seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 7 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

Claims/Financial     Mr. Shuppert made a motion to pay claims, 6149-6233, from the August 7,

Statement                 2007 Claim Docket as presented.  Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.  Dr. Williams asked if Board members had any questions on the July 31, 2007 Financial Statement, and he explained the financial health of RCS on July 31, 2007.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 8 in the August 7, 2007 Minute File)

 

New Business            No new business was presented.

 

Comments                Board members’ comments were heard at this time

 

Adjournment            Mrs. Carter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 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(2)(A): 5-14-1.5-6.1(2)(D).  The Board certifies that no other items were discussed in executive session that adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

 

 

___________________________________              ______________________________

Jeff Slaton, President                                                    Anita L. Jackson, Member

 

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John D. Wilson, Vice-president                         Tim F. Shuppert, Member

 

__________________________________                ______________________________

Jane Carter, Secretary                                                  Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Member

 

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                                                                                    William A. Walker, Member