Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated School Corporation 239 S. Main Cross Street Hanover, Indiana March 12, 2012

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1 Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated School Corporation 239 S. Main Cross Street Hanover, Indiana March 12, 2012 Open Work Session Meeting The School Corporation Board of Trustees conducted an Open Work Session on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the Elementary Board Meeting Room located at 273 S. Main Cross Street, Hanover, Indiana The following members of the Board of School Trustees were present: Mr. Kevin Brierly, President Mrs. Deanna Liter, Vice-President Mrs. Jodi Gray, Secretary Mrs. Narci Burress, Member Mrs. Cree Green, Member, was absent from the meeting. Capital Project Priorities The following Capital Projects were approved by consensus: 1. Pool Lift ADA Compliance $ 7, Choir Risers at High School (Band Boosters paying balance) $ 3, Baseball/Track/Soccer bleachers(safety compliance) $14, Lawn mower to replace 1989 Scag $ 7, cameras at Middle School $ 1, Three 800 mgh radios $ 3,076 Total Approved $37,226 The following Capital Projects will be paid from the School CPF: 1. 5 cameras at High School $ 2, set of student desks for Middle School $ 2, Three 800 mgh radios for Elementary $ 1,000 Total Approved $ 5,500 Other items will be considered at a later date. The meeting was adjourned. Regular Meeting The School Corporation Board of Trustees conducted their Regular Board Meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. in the Elementary Board Meeting Room located at 273 S. Main Cross Street, Hanover, Indiana The following members of the Board of School Trustees were present: Mr. Kevin Brierly, President Mrs. Deanna Liter, Vice-President Mrs. Jodi Gray, Secretary Mrs. Narci Burress, Member

2 Mrs. Cree Green, Member, was absent from the meeting. Reading of the Corporation Vision and Mission Statement Vision An Educated Community of High Character Mission Statement The mission of Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated School Corporation is to provide a safe and caring environment, which will challenge and develop all students into responsible and effective citizens who care about their family, neighborhood, community, country and world. Audience Call No one in the audience requested to speak. Approval of the February 21, 2012 Minutes and Executive Session Verification Upon a motion made by Mrs. Liter, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, and the motion carried to approve the minutes for the regular session and the Executive Session verification on February 21, 2012 as presented. Consideration of Claims Upon a motion made by Mrs. Liter, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, and the motion carried to approve the payment of claims listed below. All Fund Claims #8955 through #9045 Payroll Claims #536 Principals Report Middle School Mr. Jones had no report. High School Mr. Bates reported that the High School is doing a fundraiser for the tornado victims on Tuesday, March 13, The students donated $1 to miss their 7 th period class and play in a dodge ball tournament against the faculty. There will also be a chili or potato soup dinner offered at 5:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria, along with a bake sale. A faculty versus student basketball game will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the High School gym, followed by a volleyball game and a 3 point shooting contest. The night will end with an alumni/celebrity volleyball game. A $5 donation is being asked and all funds will go to the local Red Cross. The Student Council is also holding a change war between the classes, with the winning class getting to have an ice cream party. Elementary Mr. Watson reported that they will have Kindergarten pre-registration on April 12, 2012 from 4:00 till 8:00 p.m. Mr. Watson is working on a Corporation wide showcase where Southwestern can show the community what we have to offer. This event is scheduled for April 28, 2012 from 1:00 till 3:00 p.m.

3 The Spring Music Programs for grades 3 through 5 will be on April 9-11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary gym. Mr. Watson proposed purchasing Ipads for the teachers from the Elementary ECA fund. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Burress, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the purchase of the Ipads from the ECA fund. Jeff Gerber, president of the Esprit Show Choir, presented the Board with weekend passes for the Ohio Valley Showcase on March 16-18, He encouraged everyone to attend and support our kids. Tornado Policy Discussion Mr. Telfer stated that the corporation is currently working on an updated tornado procedure to look for safe places for the bus routes. Mr. Brierly stated that after the recent tornado and the surrounding events that he felt that the current policy needed to be updated immediately and be more detailed. Audience members, Ms. Donna Conover, Mr. Toby Fresh, Ms. Kathy Stevens, Ms. Tina Hardy, Mr. Mike Risk, Ms. Camille Eccles, and Ms. Tammy Simmonds all spoke about the events surrounding the tornado. Some expressed concern that they didn t like how things were handled. Mr. Brierly stated that he wanted a panel formed to update the policy. Mr. Watson stated that he would like to lead that panel. A School Board Meeting work session was scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. to work on and discuss the new policy. Gleaner School Lunch Program Upon a motion made by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Liter, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the Gleaner Food Bank program at the Elementary. Gleaner Food Bank of Indianapolis will use our Elementary cafeteria and playground from June 4 to August 2, 2012 to provide lunch to our school children and parents. Lunch will be served at noon Monday Friday, except for July 4 th. All children 18 and younger will receive a free lunch and parents will be charged $2.25 for lunch. Bylaws and Policies The First Reading of the 5.48 Student Athletes Concussions and Head Injuries was read. No action was necessary. PERSONNEL Retirements Teacher Marie Abbott Upon a motion made by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Liter, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the retirement of Marie Abbott, effective at the end of the school year. Resignations High School Cafeteria Cook Teresa Elliott Upon a motion made by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Liter, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the resignation of Teresa Elliott, effective March 9, Employment High School Cafeteria Cook Joely Mack

4 Upon a motion made by Mrs. Burress, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Joely Mack. This position is effective March 12, The only benefits with this position are PERF and Life Insurance. This is a 180 day position. Title I Aide Rob Maust Upon a motion made by Mrs. Liter, seconded by Mrs. Burress, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Rob Maust. The position is effective March 12, The only benefits with this position are PERF and Life Insurance. JV Softball Coach/Varsity Assistant Camille Deuser Upon a motion made by Mrs. Burress, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Camille Deuser for the 2012 Softball season. Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach Sonja Bowyer Upon a motion made by Mrs. Burress, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Sonja Bowyer for the 2012 Softball season. Mr. Duane Ralson, head Softball Coach, is giving $500 of his salary to Ms. Bowyer. Varsity Boys Track Coach Zac Nussbaum Upon a motion made by Mrs. Liter, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Zac Nussbaum for the 2012 season. Intersession Teachers - Elementary Upon a motion made by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Liter, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Mrs. Mendi Garrett, Mrs. Paulette Duvall, Mrs. Jessica Boyd and Ms. Laura Chitwood as Intersession Teachers. The rate of pay is $36 per hour for 3 hours per day. Intersession Teachers High School Upon a motion made by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Burress, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Mrs. Jennifer Laws and Ms. Bridgett Skvara as Intersession Teachers. The rate of pay is $36 for 3 hours per day. Remediation Teachers - High School Upon a motion made by Mrs. Burress, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Mrs. Nora Means, Mrs. Kim McCane and Mrs. Sandi Risk for the after school Algebra I remediation. The rate of pay is $25 per hour. Remediation began on February 14 and will end on May 7, Intersession Bus Drivers Upon a motion made by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Burress, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the hiring of Mr. Kevin Calvert and Mr. Nick Nolan as Intersession Bus Drivers. The rate of pay is $50 per day. Conference Requests Upon a motion made by Mrs. Burress, seconded by Mrs. Liter, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the conference request for Mrs. Connie Smith and Mrs. Penny Mahoney to attend the ECA Accounting Seminar in Plainfield, Indiana on March 15, 2012.

5 Upon a motion made by Mrs. Burress, seconded by Mrs. Gray, the Board voted, 4-0, to approve the conference request for Mr. Jeff Brooks to attend the 2012 School Transportation Association of Indiana 38 th Annual Conference in French Lick, Indiana on June 20-22, BUDGET/FINANCIAL Mrs. Boldery stated that we would be applying for the School Technology Advancement Loan and the Advancement from the Common School Loan for technology purposes. Audience Participation No one wished to speak. Superintendent s Report Mr. Telfer reported on the following: Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 14, 2012 for Middle and High School parents and teachers. Mrs. Peg Brawner, Elementary school nurse, has requested help in sorting clothes at the Elementary Clothes Closet. The Clothes Closet is a huge success. We will be participating in a countywide fundraiser for tornado victims on April 4. It will be Hat Day and Dress Down Day for teachers and the money will go to the local Red Cross. Board Comments and Information Mrs. Burress asked everyone to attend the fundraiser at the High School on Tuesday, March 13, Mr. Brierly thanked everyone who came to his daughter, Devin s, basketball game at Butler University. Mr. Brierly also thanked all the concerned parents for coming to the Board meeting. Future Board Meetings Monday, April 2, 6:00 p.m. (Tornado Policy work session) Monday, April 30, 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 21, 6:00 p.m. Adjournment Upon a motion made by Mrs. Gray, seconded by Mrs. Liter, the Board voted, 4-0, and the meeting was adjourned. Executive Session The School Corporation Board of Trustees conducted an Executive Session on Monday, March 12 after the Board Meeting in the Elementary Conference Room located in the Elementary Office.

6 Pursuant To: IC (b)(6) With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction. Respectfully Submitted, Mrs. Jodi Gray, Secretary of the School Board of Trustees