RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

September 1, 2009

 

Call to Order            A Regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on September 1, 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, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Slaton.

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

 

Amended Agenda     Dr. Williams requested that the September 1, 2009 Board Agenda be amended to allow the addition of Consideration of  First Reading of the Neola Policy Manual Update.  Mr. Barada made a motion to include the insertion of the above mentioned recommendation under Section III., Letter D.  Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 2 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

 

Kindergarten ReportMrs. Innis reported on the new Kindergarten Standard Based Report Card

Cards                       developed by RCS administrators and Kindergarten teachers.  It is anticipated that a 1st Grade Standard Based Report Card will be created for the 2010-11 school year based on the Curriculum Based Assessments.  The same manipulatives will be used by all Kindergarten students in the corporation. 

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

 

Gilder Lehrman        Dr. Williams and Mr. John Wilson presented the 2009 Indiana

History Teacher of    Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year award to

The Year                  Mrs. Carol Holzback, 5th grade teacher at Milroy Elementary.  She is now in competition for the National award to be selected later in the 2009-2010 school year.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 4 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

 

Consent Items           Mr. Barada made a motion that the Consent items consisting of amended Minutes of the Previous Meeting, Personnel, Donations, and Claims/Payroll be approved as amended.  Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 5 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

 

Authority to AdvertiseMr. Barada made a motion to approve the authority to advertise for

For Technology Bids  Technology Bids for infrastructure items such as cable trays, cable runs, etc. for the two new elementary schools.  Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 6 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

 

Athletic Trainer        Mr. Barada made a motion to approve the Athletic Trainer Agreement

Agreement                between Rush County Schools and Rush Memorial Hospital. The cost of $16,000.00 is the same as the Agreement in 2008-2009.  Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                    (See Exhibit Number 7 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

 

RCS Policy Updates Mrs. Jackson made a motion to approve the first of two readings of NEOLA policy revisions/replacements for the RCS Policy Manual.  Mr. Barada seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 8 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

           

ISBA Fall                 Dr. Williams asked Board members planning to attend the September

Conference               28-29, 2009 ISBA Fall Conference in Indianapolis to contact Carol Tressler for reservations.  Mr. Barada made a motion to appoint Jane Carter as their delegate to the Conference.  Should Mrs. Carter not be able to attend Mr. Wilson would be the Delegate.  Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.

                                                (See Exhibit Number 9 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

 

Rushville Public       Mr. Slaton made a motion to appoint Mrs. Stacy Makowski to serve a four

Library Appointment year term on the Rushville Public Library Board.  The Board requested that Mrs. Makowski report to them on a regular basis regarding the events and happenings of the Library Board.  Mr. Scott seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. 

                                                (See Exhibit Number 10 in the September 1, 2009 Minute File)

 

Important Dates       October 3, 2009 – Board Retreat – ECESC – 1:00-7:00 p.m.

October 6, 2009 – Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing On Budget-7:00 p.m.

                                October 20, 2009 – Special Board Meeting to Adopt the Budget-7:00 p.m.

                        November 3, 2009 – Regular Board Meeting-7:00 p.m.

Comments                Board members’ comments were heard at this time.

                                Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.

Adjournment            Mr. Barada made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and all Board members agreed.

 

 

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John D. Wilson, President                                          Anita L. Jackson, Member

 

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Jane Carter, Vice-president                                         Paul W. Barada, Member

 

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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Secretary                                 Larry Scott, Member

                                                                                   

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                                                                                    Jeff Slaton, Member