RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
September 16, 2008
Call to Order A Special meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on September 16, 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, Mr. Slaton.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the September 16, 2008 Minute File)
Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2009 General, Debt Service, Transportation,
On 2009
Budgets Bus Replacement,
Capital Projects, and Special Education Pre-school Budgets was
held by the Board according to
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the September 16, 2008 Minute File)
Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2009, 2010, and 2011 Capital Projects Fund Plan
On 2009, 20010, was held. President Wilson asked if there were any questions or
And 2011 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 16, 2008 Minute File)
Public Hearing A public hearing on the 2009-2018 School Bus Replacement Plan was
On 2009-2018 held. President Wilson requested if there were any questions or comments
School Bus on the 2009-2018 School Bus Replacement Plan from anyone
Replacement Plan present. There were no questions or comments.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the September 16, 2008 Minute File)
Mission Statement The first of two readings of the newly proposed Mission Statement for Rush County Schools was read by Dr. Williams. The Board established the guidelines for the Mission Statement at the Board Retreat on
July 16, 2008. The second reading will be conducted at the October 7, 2008 Board meeting.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the September 16, 2008 Minute File)
Building Project Beth Gibson, Project Manager from Construction Control and Architect
Scott Veazey from Veazey, Parrott and Shoulders were present to discuss the bids that were submitted on Thursday, September 11, 2008. Mrs. Gibson went through each individual section of the bids and explained each.
Dr. Sickbert made a motion to table discussion on bids received.
Mr. Slaton seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
Mr. Shuppert made a motion to hold a Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 for the purpose of awarding bids.
Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the September 16, 2008 Minute File)
Donation Dr. Sickbert made a motion to accept a donation from American Family
Insurance for $200.00 to RCHS. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and
all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 7 in the September 16, 2008 Minute File)
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Mrs. Carter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 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 Larry Scott, Member
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Dr. Steve R. Sickbert, Secretary Tim F. Shuppert, Member
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Jeff Slaton, Member