RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Budget Adoption
Meeting and
October 7, 2008
Call to Order A Regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County
Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on October 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Wilson. Members present were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Carter, Dr. Sickbert, Mrs. Jackson,
Mr. Scott, Mr. Shuppert, and Mr. Slaton.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Minutes Mr. Shuppert made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes dated September 2, 2008, September 16, 2008, and September 23, 2008 and that they be approved as presented. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
2008 Budgets The 2009 General, Debt Service, Transportation, Bus Replacement,
Adopted Capital Projects, and Special Education Pre-school Budgets as advertised on September 3 and 10, 2008 and publicly heard on September 16, 2008 were considered for adoption. Mr. Slaton made a motion to adopt the Budgets as presented. Mr. Shuppert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Tax
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
CPF Plan Adopted Mr. Slaton made a motion that the Board adopt the 2009-2010-2011 Capital Projects Fund Plan as advertised on September 3 and 10, 2008 and publicly heard on September 16, 2008. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
School Bus Mr. Slaton made a motion that the Board adopt the 2009-2020 School
Replacement Plan Bus Replacement Plan as Advertised on September 3 and September 10, 2008 and publicly heard on September 16, 2008. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Enrollment Report Ms. Taft, District Technology Coordinator, gave a detailed report on The Report of Average Daily Membership. These figures were taken as of September 12, 2008 showing an increase of 41 students from the 2007-2008 school year. This report is completed in September, December, and May.
(See Exhibit Number 7 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Mission Statement Dr. Sickbert made a motion to approve the updated Mission Statement for Rush County Schools as read by Dr. Williams. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 8 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
RtI Personnel Mr. Chambers provided the Board with information concerning Response to Intervention and the need to hire three additional support service personnel in the three county elementary schools. Mrs. Carter made a motion to approve Mr. Chambers’ request. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 9 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Personnel Report Mrs. Carter made a motion to approve resignations for Lana Dillon-RCHS Varsity Scholars Co-Sponsor; to approve the non-renewal of contract for Kevin Harr-BRMS Custodian; and to approve contracts for Rob Hadley-BRMS Assistant Wrestling Coach, Anita Peters-BRMS Assistant Volunteer Volleyball Coach, Lori McCullar-BRMS 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach, Dave Newman-BRMS 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach, Alan Niehoff-BRMS 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach, Curt Mock-BRMS Wrestling Coach, Doug Jarman-BRMS 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Kenny Pitcock-BRMS 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Elizabeth Tompkins-RCS Bus Aide, and Meagan Turner-RCHS Assistant Boys’ & Girls’ Swim Coach. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1 with Dr. Sickbert voting nay.
(See Exhibit Number 10 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
School Board Dr. Sickbert was asked to submit, as soon as possible, a letter of
Replacement resignation from the
Board seat he currently holds due to his residence being annexed into the city
of
Out-of-State/ Dr. Sickbert made a motion to approve the Roarin’ Regiment trip to
Overnight
Fieldtrip
(See Exhibit Number 11 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Donations Dr. Sickbert made a motion to accept donations from the following: $200.00 from Rush Shelby Energy to RCHS, $78.11 from Target to RCHS, $88.08 from Target’s Take Charge of Education to Milroy, $474.50 from RCCF to RCHS, $200.00 from Crossroads Energy to RCHS, $200.00 from RSE Services to RCHS, $902.25 from RCCF to RCHS, and $30.00 from Anna Jo Richards to RCHS. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 12 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Claims/Financial Mr. Slaton made a motion to pay claims 2521-2656, as presented.
Statement Mr. Shuppert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 13 in the October 7, 2008 Minute File)
Important Dates By consensus the Board agreed to move the November 4, 2008 Board meeting to Wednesday, November 5, 2008 due to Election Day being on November 4.
Dr. Williams recommended that a Work Session be held to discuss possible remodeling plans for Mays Elementary and Rushville Elementary. Dr. Sickbert made a motion to hold the Work Session on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
New Business No new business was presented.
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Mrs. Carter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. and all Board members agreed.
Executive Session An executive session was held at 8:40 p.m. 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 which adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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John D. Wilson, President Anita L. Jackson, Member
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Jane Carter, Vice-president Larry Scott, Member
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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Secretary Tim F. Shuppert, Member.
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Jeff Slaton, Member