Executive Session: Collective Bargaining I.C (b)(2)(A) By consensus, the executive session was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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1 Franklin County Community School Corporation Executive School Board Meeting Franklin County Administrative Conference Room Monday, September 14, :15 p.m. Executive Session: Collective Bargaining I.C (b)(2)(A) The Franklin County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees met for an Executive Board Meeting at 6:15 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2015 in the Franklin County Administrative Offices. In attendance were Board of School Trustee members: Mr. Francis Brumback, Ms. Sara Duffy, Mrs. Beth Foster, Mr. Kim Simonson, Mr. Charles Sprague, and Mr. Matthew Siedling. Also in attendance was Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Rick Gill was absent. By consensus, the executive session was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Franklin County Community School Corporation Regular School Board Meeting Franklin County Administrative Offices Monday, September 14, :00 p.m. MINUTES The Franklin County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees met for a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015 in the Franklin County Administrative Offices. In attendance were Board of School Trustee members: Mr. Francis Brumback, Ms. Sara Duffy, Mrs. Beth Foster, Mr. Rick Gill, Mr. Kim Simonson, Mr. Charles Sprague, and Mr. Matthew Siedling. Also in attendance were: Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent. A list of guests is attached. 1

2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE I. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF 2016 BUDGETS Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools 1. General Fund $20,313, Debt Service Fund $ 1,668, Capital Projects Fund $ 4,087, Transportation Fund $ 3,905, School Bus Replacement Fund $ 206, No one from the public commented. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board approved and signed minutes of Regular Board Meeting on August 10, 2015 and Special Board Meeting on August 24, 2015 by a vote of 7/0 on a motion by Mr. Sprague and a second by Mr. Gill. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES AND FINANCIAL REPORT Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Sharon Pohlman, Corporation Treasurer Prepaid Claims: #1375 through #1484 Totaling: $621, Monthly Claims: #1485 through #1604 Totaling: $245, Grand Total: $867, Prepaid and monthly claims were approved by a vote of 7/0 on a motion by Mr. Siedling and a second by Mrs. Foster, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the claims. A. Financial Reports: 1. Corporation Financial Report: The General Fund Balance as of August 31, 2015 is $5,600,712.87, compared to $7,098, on August 31, The Investment Interest Earned (YTD) is $42,483.98, compared to $50, on July 31, Cafeteria Report: The Cafeteria Fund Balance as of August 31, 2015 is $26,264.33, compared to $52, on August 31,

3 IV. CELEBRATIONS A. Recognition of Foreign Exchange Students at Franklin County High School B. Educator of the Month: Mrs. Wendy Ritzi V. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC As per Board Policy you must be signed in to address the Board. Three (3) minutes will be allowed per person. We ask that individuals avoid repetition. No names of individual employees are permitted during your statement. VI. STATEMENTS FROM EMPLOYEES None VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S): Dr. Debbie Howell A. Recommendation: Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council Dr. Howell requested approval to continue the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council for the school year. The Superintendent s Parent Advisory Council would be comprised of the following: 1. One (1) parent representative from each of the five (5) schools. The parent shall have a child enrolled in the school they are representing. The parent shall not be employed by the school corporation. The parent representative shall be selected by the respective building principal. 2. Members of the Board of School Trustees may recommend up to three (3) committee members without students in schools. (Please submit in writing to Dr. Howell by September 30, 2015). 3. A member of the Chamber of Commerce. OBJECTIVES 1. To provide parents/patrons an opportunity to experience first hand the administrative operations of their school-community educational process. 2. To afford the Superintendent of Schools the opportunity to gain first- hand reactions from parents/patrons regarding the decisions that affect students and parents in the educational development, and 3. To keep the Superintendent of Schools in closer contact with the 3

4 parents and patrons, to communicate what the school corporation is doing to meet the educational needs of their students, and to seek parents' concerns about the educational process of the Franklin County Community School Corporation. The Council will meet three (3) to four (4) times during the school year. On a motion by Mr. Simonson and a second by Mr. Siedling, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. B. Recommendation: Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Dr. Howell requested approval to continue the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for the school year. The Superintendent's Student Advisory Council would be comprised of twelve (12) students from the high school [three (3) from each grade level to be appointed by the high school principal. The students appointed to the Council will meet with the Superintendent of Schools at regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The selection of the students to serve on the Council would be by the high school administration and staff. OBJECTIVES VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. To provide students an opportunity to experience first-hand the administrative operations of their school-community educational process. 2. To afford the Superintendent of Schools the opportunity to gain first-hand reactions from students regarding the decision that affect them in their educational development, and 3. To keep the Superintendent of Schools in closer contact with the students, to communicate what the school corporation is doing to meet their educational needs, and to seek students' concerns about the educational process of the Franklin County Community School Corporation. The Council will meet monthly. On a motion by Mr. Gill and a second by Mr. Sprague, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. IX. NEW BUSINESS 4

5 A. Recommendation: Approval of and Teacher Contract Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools, and Members of the Bargaining Committee, recommended to the Board a two (2) year teacher contract. Please See Attachment #1. On a motion by Mr. Brumback and a second by Mr. Sprague, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. B. Resolution for Adoption of the 2016 Capital Projects Plan Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debbie Howell present the proposed 2015 Capital Projects Plan: 1. BES $ 576, BMS $ 60, Administration Building/Gym Area FCHS $ 693, Laurel School $ 77, Mt. Carmel School $ 75, Administration Building/Office Area Athletic Complex Corporation Wide $2,605, TOTAL: $4,087, On a motion by Mr. Gill and a second by Mrs. Foster, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the resolution. C Adoption of Twelve-Year Bus Replacement Plan Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debbie Howell presented the proposed twelve year Bus Replacement Plan. On a motion by Mr. Siedling and a second by Mr. Brumback, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the adoption. 5

6 D. Recommendation: Architect for Athletic Facilities Improvement Project Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools, recommended that the Board of School Trustees secure the services of Stair Associates for the design work and construction administration of this proposed project. Stair Associates shall be compensated at a rate of 6% of construction costs. Once Stair Associates has been approved for this project they will work in conjunction with the Superintendent, the Corporation Attorney, and representatives from Ross, Sinclair & Associates, to determine an optional timeline for this project. On a motion by Mrs. Foster and a second by Mr. Sprague, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. E. Resolution for the Establishment of Self-Funding Insurance Fund 1100 Mrs. Sharon Pohlman, Treasurer, explained to the Board that a Resolution was necessary to establish a self-funding insurance fund (1100) and a business checking account at FCN Bank to process insurance claims. On a motion by Mr. Brumback and a second by Mr. Simonson, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the resolution. F. Transportation Report Mrs. Lynn Edwards, Director of Transportation 1. Permission to Advertise Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools, and Mrs. Lynn Edwards, Director of Transportation, requested permission to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline for the school year. On a motion by Mr. Brumback and a second by Mr. Gill, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the request. 2 Recommendations Mrs. Lynn Edwards, Director of Transportation, recommended the following: Ms. Lisa Cooper Mrs. Naomi O Connor School Bus Aide School Bus Aide On a motion by Mr. Gill and a second by Mrs. Foster, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. G. Personnel Report 6

7 Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent 1. Non-Certified a. Discussion: Athletic Facilities Technician Job Description Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, recommended the Athletic Facilities Technician job description for discussion only. Please See Attachment #2. b. Recommendation 2. Extra-Curricular Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; Mrs. Lisa Baudendistel, Principal of Laurel School; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, recommended Mrs. Jana Ball as a part-time special education aide at Laurel School. On a motion by Mr. Sprague and a second by Mr. Gill, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. a. Discussion: New Job Descriptions Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, recommended the following new Extra Curricular job descriptions for discussion only: Percussion Instructor Academic Team Coaches Academic Team Coordinator H.S. School Improvement Co-Chair Please See Attachments #3, #4, #5, #6. b. Recommendations 7

8 Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Chris Bundy, Principal at Brookville Middle School; Mrs. Lisa Robinson, Athletic Director at Brookville Middle School; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, recommended Mrs. Therese Parker as middle school Soccer club coach. On a motion by Mr. Sprague and a second by Mr. Siedling, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; Jill Brack, Principal of Brookville Elementary School; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, recommended Mrs. Christine Young as the Academic Spell Bowl Coach at Brookville Elementary School. On a motion by Mrs. Foster and a second by Mr. Gill, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; Mrs. Jill Brack, Principal of Laurel School; Mrs. Linda Adams, Athletic Director at Laurel School; Mr. Eric Ebrens, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, recommended Mr. Hank Gerrian as 5 th grade boys basketball coach at Laurel School. On a motion by Mr. Brumback and a second by Mr. Sprague, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendations. Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. James Dallio, Principal at Mt. Carmel School; Ms. Ivy O Connell, Athletic Director at Mt. Carmel School; and Ms. Tammy Chavis, Assistant Superintendent, recommended Mrs. Leslie Maddock as 5 th /6 th grade cheer coach at Mt. Carmel School. On a motion by Mrs. Foster and a second by Mr. Siedling, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. 8

9 Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Keith Isaacs, Principal of Franklin County High School; Mr. Todd Sacksteder, Athletic Director of Franklin County High School; and I would like to recommend the following: Mr. Brad Stacy Miss Alex Kirkendall Mr. Doug Deters Mr. Weston Davis Mr. Jake McCoy Mrs. Tanya Wirtz Mr. Greg Getz Mr. Derek Stang Mr. Justin Ratz Mr. Mark Foster Mrs. Dawn Hudson Assistant Athletic Director Dance Catz Volunteer Sponsor Varsity Wrestling Coach Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach Volunteer Assist. Wrestling Coach Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach Jr Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach Boys Jr Varsity Basketball Coach Boys Varsity Assist Basketball Coach Bleacher Bums Sponsor H. Other On a motion by Mr. Brumback and a second by Mr. Sprague, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendations. X. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Mrs. Toni Gramman, teacher at Brookville Middle School, requested permission to take Brookville Middle School students to Washington, DC on October 12-16, On a motion by Mr. Brumback and a second by Mr. Gill, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the request. Mr. Jim Dallio, Principal of Mt. Carmel School, requested permission to take 8 th grade students at Mt. Carmel School to Gatlinburg, TN on May 31, 2016-June 2, On a motion by Mr. Sprague and a second by Mr. Siedling, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Tammy Corbin, FCCLA Sponsor at Franklin County High School, is requesting permission to take FCCLA members to Leadership Camp in Trafalgar, IN on October 2 October 3, On a motion by Mr. Simonson and a second by Mr. Siedling, the Board voted 7/0 to approve the recommendation. 9

10 XI. ACKNOWLEGEMENTS XII. RECOGNITION Ms. Sara Duffy, President of the Board of School Trustees, recognized Dr. Debbie Howell, Superintendent of Schools, on her completion of the Indiana ASBO Voluntary Certification Program. Her certification designation is Chief Business Officer, which required 92 hours of instruction. XIII. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS XIV. ADJOURNMENT By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Next Regular School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Franklin County Administrative Offices. 10