RUSH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Regular School Board Meeting
February 5, 2007
Call to Order A Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of Rush County
Schools was held at the Administrative Offices on February 5, 2007 at
7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Slaton. Members
present were Mr. Slaton, Mr. Walker, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Carter,
Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Shuppert, and Dr. Sickbert.
(See Exhibit Number 1 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Minutes Mr. Shuppert made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes
dated January 9, 2007 and January 23, 2007 and they be approved as
presented. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 2 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Farm Bureau Mr. Stephen Ariens, President of Rush County Farm Bureau Inc., provided
Presentation the Board with copies of the Farm Bureau 2005-2006 Indiana School
Statistical Report for the 2005-2006 school year.
Mr. Ariens also invited the Board to attend a joint dinner meeting between
the Rush County School Board and the Rush County Farm Bureau Inc. to discuss important school issues. The meeting is tentatively planned for
March 21, 2007 at the Flat Rock Grill. By consensus the Board agreed
to accept the invitation.
Kindergarten possible implementation of Full Day Kindergarten for the 2007-2008
school year. It has not been determined at this time if the Legislature
will adopt the proposal; however plans need to be in place should legislation warrant the Full Day program.
Middle School Information concerning the Teaming program at Benjamin Rush Middle
Teaming School was presented by Mr. Chambers. He gave a power point presentation explaining the effects of Teaming on curriculum, facilities, personnel, and overall costs.
Personnel Report Mr. Shuppert made a motion to approve the retirements of Susan Lytle-
Milroy Kindergarten Teacher, Jerry Qualls-RCHS Business Teacher,
Ranae Qualls-RCS Media Specialist, and Martha Gooldy-BRMS
Language Arts Teacher; to approve a leave for Martha Gooldy-BRMS
Language Arts Teacher; to approve resignations for Cinda Brown-
RCHS Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach and Kelly McGuire-RCHS
Cheerleader Coach; and to approve contracts for Noreen Kemple-Arlington 3rd Grade Aide, Irene Marcotte-RCHS Language Arts
Remediation Teacher, Joni Degner-RCHS Language Arts Teacher,
Karen Brashaber-RCHS Math Remediation Teacher, and Lynn Giesting-
RCHS Math Remediation Teacher. Mr. Walker seconded the motion,
and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 3 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
RCS Policy Updates John Wilson made a motion to approve the first reading of recent updates for the RCS Policy Manual as recommended by Dr. Williams. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 4 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Out-of-State/ Mr. Walker made a motion to approve out-of-state/overnight field trip
Overnight Field requests from Jane Cumberworth for the 4th grade Honor Roll trip to
the Cincinnati Zoo, Science Center, and Newport Aquarium on
May 18, 2007 and from Travis Harvey for the FFA to attend the Livestock
Judging Contest at Joliet College in
Joliet, IL on April 14, 2007.
Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted
aye.
(See Exhibit Number 5 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Donations Mr. Walker made a motion to accept donations of $100.00 from Rush
Shelby Energy to Rushville Elementary; $89.53 from Verizon to RCHS;
and $75.00 from Tri-Kappa-Phi Sorority to RCS Health Services.
Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 6 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Claims/Financial Mr. Shuppert made a motion to pay claims, 5014-5119, as presented.
Statement Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
Dr. Williams asked if Board members had any questions on the
January 31, 2007 Financial Statement, and he discussed the financial
status of RCS at this time.
(See Exhibit Number 7 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Project Lead the Way Mr. Shuppert made a motion to approve the Project Lead the Way contract agreement as recommended by Dr. Williams. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 8 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Hospital Purchasing Mr. Walker made a motion to join the Hospital Purchasing
Services Agreement Services Agreement as recommended by Dr. Williams.
Dr. Sickbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 9 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Rainy Day Fund Mr. Walker made a motion to establish a Rainy Day Fund as explained
and recommended by Dr. Williams. Mrs. Carter seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.
(See Exhibit Number 10 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Facilities Mr. Wilson made a motion to build a new two-section K-6 elementary school at Milroy with consideration for expansion. This school would connect to the Milroy Sewer System; Build a new two section K-6 elementary school in Western Rush County with consideration for expansion. This school would connect to the Western Rush County
Sewer System; Maintain and improve the existing K-6 elementary
School at Mays; and add a total of four classrooms at Rushville
Elementary for All Day Kindergarten classes and Special Needs classes.
Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-3 with
Mr. Walker, Dr. Sickbert, and Mr. Shuppert voting nay.
(See Exhibit Number 11 in the February 5, 2007 Minute File)
Comments Board members’ comments were heard at this time.
Administrators’ comments were heard at this time.
Adjournment Mr. Walker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Executive Session An executive session was held for discussion with respect to
I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)2 and I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)9. The Board certifies
that no other items were discussed in executive session that adjourned
at 10:40 p.m.