Mr. Merritt, Mr. Cragun, Ms. Thomas, Mr. Herr and Mr. Burtron. OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Taylor, Mr. Tait, Mr. Frandsen and approximately 30 others.

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1 3432 The Board of School Trustees of the Lebanon Community School Corporation met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Lebanon High School in B-14. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Merritt, Mr. Cragun, Ms. Thomas, Mr. Herr and Mr. Burtron OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Taylor, Mr. Tait, Mr. Frandsen and approximately 30 others. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Herr led the Pledge of Allegiance. MISSION STATEMENT Mr. Cragun read the Mission Statement of the School Corporation. GOOD NEWS Dr. Taylor reported that ISTEP+ scores are in and LCSC showed advancement in all the goals set by the school corporation. He indicated he was pleased with the advancement and that everyone is to be commended for their work toward improving the scores. It is important to continue to strive for improvement and to be aware that student attendance is very important for success. Dr. Taylor shared that he encountered Mrs. Burpo, a 5 th grade teacher from Harney at Wal-Mart, she was there with a group of 5 th grade students shopping for the Myrtle Bailey Toy Drive. Mrs. Burpo noted that the 5 th grade at Harney had raised $2, for the Myrtle Bailey Toy Drive. Dr. Taylor was impressed and moved that the students had done such a wonderful job for a very good cause. All the Christmas programs were a success and had a great turnout. The varsity boys and girls basketball teams hosted Western Boone and won both games, congratulations to them. The pep band has been performing regularly at the ball games and doing a fine job. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2008 regular meeting and the November 18, 2008 special meeting. Mr. Herr CONSENT AGENDA FOR ROUTINE BUSINESS MATTERS Mr. Tait recommended approval of the consent agenda for routine business matters. The routine business matters include the Financial Report (as of November 30, 2008), Claims for Payment (# #22698) and Payrolls for November 14, 2008, November 28, 2008 and December 12, 2008.

2 3433 Ms. Thomas moved to approve the consent agenda for routine business matters. Mr. Burtron CONSENT AGENDA FOR ROUTINE STAFF MATTERS Mr. Herr moved to approve the routine classified staff matters as presented. Ms. Thomas Mr. Burtron moved to approve the routine staff communications as presented. Mr. Herr REPORT ON STANDARDIZED DRESS COMMITTEE FINDINGS Dr. Taylor reported that the recommendation from the committee is to look at the current dress policy and make sure it is as consistent as possible and that it be enforced. Items to be review are: What is acceptable and appropriate dress Better monitoring of students by all staff members Defining the consequences for not following the dress policy New expectations will be in the handbooks beginning the school year Dr. Taylor stressed that parents need to be more involved in what their students are wearing to school. He endorsed the recommendation from the committee that the school corporation review the current policy and define what appropriate and acceptable dress is and enforce the policy. Dr. Taylor thanked the facilitator Ms. Debbie Fish, the staff, the parents, the board, the students and the committee for all of their input and time they put into the process of exploring standardized dress. The Board asked questions, shared their ideas and opinions and thanked the committee for their work. It was suggested that the policy be reviewed in a year to see if progress has been made regarding enforcement of the policy, Dr. Taylor concurred and will review the policy with the board in May A page will be included in the student handbooks that will require parent signatures that they read and acknowledge they received the dress policy when they receive the handbook. Ms. Thomas made a motion to accept the committee recommendation to review the current policy, define what is appropriate and acceptable dress is and enforce the policy. Mr. Burton seconded the motion, which passed with a vote of 4-1, Mr. Merritt voting nay. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS Mrs. Debbie Bennington, 2421 Golfside Dr., addressed the board regarding a home school student not being allowed to participate in sports at the high school. Mr. John George, 1302 Lafayette Ave., requested transportation information for school year.

3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF 401 PLAN REVISIONS 3434 Mr. Tait requested approval of the 401(a) plan revisions. The revisions will bring the plan into line with the requirements that begin January 1, Mr. Burtron moved to approve the 401(a) plan revisions. Ms. Thomas seconded the motion, REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE ARAMARK FOOD SERVICE AGREEMENT Mr. Tait recommended approval of the ARAMARK Food Service Agreement. Mr. Merritt moved to approve the ARAMARK Food Service Agreement. Mr. Burtron seconded the motion, REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY, WORKMAN S COMP, LIABILITY, AUTO AND UMBRELLA INSURANCE PROVIDER Mr. Tait indicated that two proposals/bids were received, one from Lamar and Lamar Insurance representing Indiana Insurance and the other from Jackson-McCormick Insurance representing Hanover Insurance. The proposals/bids were reviewed by consultant, Dale Cummings and Mr. Kent Frandsen, school corporation attorney, who insured that all specifications were met and that the bids were comparable. Mr. Cummings recommendation is to accept the proposal from Jackson-McCormick. Mr. Tait recommends accepting the proposal from Jackson-McCormick Insurance as property and casualty, workman s comp, liability, auto and umbrella insurance provider. Mr. Burtron stated he will not vote since he is employed by Jackson-McCormick. Mr. Cragun moved to accept the proposal from Jackson-McCormick Insurance. Ms. Thomas seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding maximum out of pocket expense for catastrophic loss, rate of increase for the last three or four years, length of contract, workman s comp. what other corporations does Hanover Insurance cover and the short length of time allowed for the review of the policies. Dr. Taylor endorsed the recommendation that Jackson-McCormick s proposal be accepted as the insurance provider. Mr. Cragun called for the question. Ms. Thomas, Mr. Cragun and Mr. Merritt voted aye. Mr. Herr voted nay and Mr. Burtron abstained. The motion passed 3-1 with Mr. Burtron abstaining AND CALENDARS Mr. Ross presented the and school calendars for consideration. Beginning with the school year all six schools will be on the same calendar. Dr Taylor recommended the calendars as presented. Mr. Burtron moved to approve the and the school calendars as presented. Mr. Merritt seconded the motion, which passed unanimously following discussion about fall break, the early start dates and removing Harney from the ABC calendar it has been on for several years.

4 LMS COURSE GUIDE 3435 Mr. Dunshee presented the LMS Course Guide for approval. Mr. Burtron moved to approve the LMS Course Guide as presented. Ms. Thomas seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously. LHS COURSE REVISION AP EUROPEAN HISTORY Mr. O Rourke requested a revision to a course presented at the last board meeting. Due to additional information a determination was made to incorporate AP European History rather than AP World History next year since it would be more beneficial for the students. Ms. Thomas moved to approve the revision as presented. Mr. Merritt seconded the motion, LHS COURSE GUIDE Mr. O Rourke presented the LHS Course Guide for approval. Mr. Herr moved to approve the LHS Course Guide as presented. Mr. Merritt seconded the motion, B.A.S.E. CONTRACT Dr. Taylor presented the B.A.S.E. contract for for approval. He noted the only change in the contract is the amount paid for non school days. Mr. Burtron moved to approve the B.A.S.E. contract. Ms. Thomas seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SECOND READING FOR ELIGIBILITY OF RESIDENT/NONRESIDENT STUDENTS Dr. Taylor recommended approval of the Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students Policy which will become effective January 1, Mr. Merritt moved to approve Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students Policy. Mr. Herr APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS Dr. Taylor recommended approval of the outside organizations which include the PTO s, PTSO, music boosters, Touchdown Club, and Swim Club to be in compliance with Policy 9210, noting that the high school athletic booster organization will be reorganized during the school year. Mr. Cragun moved to approval the outside organizations. Mr. Burtron seconded the motion,

5 3436 PORTABLE LAB FOR LHS DIGITAL DESIGN Mr. Martin requested approval to purchase equipment for a portable lab for Digital Design. Ms. Thomas moved to approve the request to purchase the equipment for the portable lab. Mr. Burtron YEAR ENDING BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS Mr. Tait requested approval for Cancellation of Expired Outstanding Checks prior to December 31, 2006, approval of Inter-fund Transfers of Appropriations to Close Out the 2008 Budget and authorization for Investment of School Corporation Funds on Deposit during the 2009 calendar year. Mr. Tait shared that these are all standard end of the year procedures. Mr. Merritt moved to approve the Cancellation of Expired Outstanding Checks prior to December 31, 2006, Inter-fund Transfers of Appropriations to Close Out the 2008 Budget and authorization for Investment of School Corporation Funds on Deposit during the 2009 calendar year. Ms. Thomas OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Cragun mentioned that the bus barn improvements tabled from the last meeting will be tabled until the January meeting. Dates: January 20, 2008 Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. LHS B-14 January 23, 3008 ISBA Winter Board Member Academy There being no other business to come before the Board, Mr. Herr moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Merritt seconded the motion, which passed unanimously Alan D. Cragun, President Thomas S. Merritt, Vice-President M. Michele Thomas, Member David Herr, Member Michael Burtron, Secretary