SHOALS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 12, 2015

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1 SHOALS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 12, Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mary Lou Billings, Board President at 6:15 p.m. The following Board members were present: Mary Lou Billings, President; Jim Bruner, Vice President; Lorna Troutman, Secretary; Eva Neeley and Dianna Ragsdale, Members. Also present were Candace Roush, Superintendent; Lucas Calhoun, Jr. Sr. High School Principal; Austin Malone, Elementary Principal; Andrea Qualkenbush, Corporation Secretary; Stephen Deckard, representing The Shoals News; John Gunselman and Brent Pfister, representing German American Insurance; Paul George, Jean Survance, and Mike Fischer. The following business was conducted by the Board: 2. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the executive meeting on January 14, 2015 was made by Jim Bruner, seconded by Lorna Troutman, and a 5-0 vote was given. A motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 14, 2015 was made by Jim Bruner, seconded by Eva Neeley, and a 5-0 vote was given. 3. Comments from Patrons Concerning Items on the Agenda: There were no comments from patrons concerning items on the agenda. 4. New Business: A. Property and Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal John Gunselman and Brent Pfister, representing German American Insurance, presented an overview of the two quotes received. Details included in a quote from EMC Insurance Company for property coverage and Indiana Public Employees Plan (IPEP) for workers' compensation insurance coverage for the upcoming renewal year of 2/25/2015 to 2/25/2016. The quote reflected a decrease in total premium cost of $5,454 while offering additional coverage amounts in some areas. The annual premium for the property insurance was $39,009 and the workers' compensation insurance was $12,837. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the insurance quotes as presented. A motion to approve the quote for property and workers' compensation insurance coverage was made by Jim Bruner, Seconded by Lorna Troutman, and a 4-1 vote was given with Dianna Ragsdale opposing. Dianna noted that she had no issues with the agents or insurance company, she only had a problem with how the process was handled by not giving more agents the opportunity to quote. B. Field Trips Mrs. Roush recommended the Board retroactively approve a trip and overnight stay by the Shoals High School Boys Basketball team and coaches to a tournament at Cascade High School in Clayton, IN on December 26, 2014 and returning December 27, A motion to approve the trip was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Eva Neeley, and a 3-2 vote was given with Jim Bruner and Dianna Ragsdale opposed. The Board made the following

2 statement for the record: The Board would like to express displeasure with the boys basketball coaches for taking an overnight trip to Clayton, Indiana before their tournament at Cascade High School. All overnight trips must follow proper protocol and have prior approval regardless of the nature of the trip. The Board does not retroactively approve paying for the trip. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the following field trips: -Mrs. Roush to take students to Women's Leadership Conference at VUJC on 3/11/2015 -Mrs. Sherfick to take SADD Club to Banker's Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on 3/14/2015 -First grade to Wonderlab in Bloomington, IN on 4/10/2015 A motion to approve the field trips was made by Dianna Ragsdale, seconded by Lorna Troutman, and a 5-0 vote was given. C. Personnel Actions Mrs. Roush recommended the Board accept the resignation of Jeff Gee from the position of Girls Jr. High Track Coach. A motion to accept the resignation was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve Gary Sims as a JBL Volunteer for the school year. A motion to approve Mr. Sims was made by Dianna Ragsdale, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve Jessica Butler, Brittany Chandler, and Cody Hert to serve as substitute teachers during the school year. A motion to approve the substitutes was made by Jim Bruner, seconded by Dianna Ragsdale, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve a medical leave request from Amanda Qualkenbush. A motion to approve the medical leave was made by Jim Bruner, seconded by Lorna Troutman, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the following coaching recommendations: Spring 2015 Girls Head HS Track Assistant Girls Track Volunteer Girls Track Volunteer Girls Track Boys Head HS Track Assistant Boys Track Brad Peterson Melissa Hawkins Ashley Hawkins April Sutton Tim Howell Dave Qualkenbush 2

3 Volunteer Boys Track Jr. High Boys Track Jr. High Girls Track Jr. High Track Attendant Fall 2015 Girls Varsity Volleyball Jr. Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Soccer Assistant Varsity Soccer Jr. High Soccer Volunteer Soccer Volunteer Soccer Varsity Cross Country 8th Grade Volleyball Volleyball Volunteer Volleyball Volunteer Mitch Green Brad Peterson Dave Qualkenbush Melissa Fields Rebecca Harmon Terra Boyd Mitch Green Miles Orwig Ian Perrotte Dennis Green Cody McKibben Dave Qualkenbush Kayla Hammack Angie Sango Brandy Judd A motion to approve the above listed coaches was made by Eva Neeley, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. It was noted that the varsity level coaches will receive a one year contract. D. Donation Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve a $100 donation from Kappa Kappa Kappa Delta Tau Chaper to the High School Art Department. A motion to approve was made by Dianna Ragsdale, seconded by Lorna Troutman, and a 5-0 vote was given. E. Advanced Manufacturing High School Course Addition Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the addition of an Advanced Manufacturing Course at the high school level. The course offers dual credit through Ivy Tech and will be taught by Mr. Elliott. A motion to approve adding the course was made by Jim Bruner, seconded by Dianna Ragsdale, and a 5-0 vote was given. F. Facility Usage Requests Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the following facility usage requests: -Jr. High Softball League to hold practices and games during Spring of Shoals Summer League to hold mock try-outs in multi-purpose room on 2/7/2015 A motion to approve both facility usage requests will all fees waived was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. 3

4 G. Board Policy Series 6000 Mrs. Roush asked that the Board members contact her with any questions or revisions to Series 6000 of the Board Policy Handbook. A second reading and approval will be scheduled at the March meeting. 5. Items After 4:00 Friday: Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve entering into a school/business partnership with United States Gypsum Company in order to allow our school to work with a local business to provide learning opportunities for our students as well as internships and job shadowing. The Board discussed the details of the agreement and approval was given on a motion made by Eva Neeley, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the following field trips: -Math Bowl Competition at Throop Elementary in Paoli on February 26, Art Classes to Chicago, Illinois on March 20-21, 2015 A motion to approve the field trips was made by Dianna Ragsdale, seconded by Lorna Troutman, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the following fund raisers: -Elementary Volleyball Program Raise Funds for Creating Elementary Elite Program -Elem. Dance Clinic Practice on April 13-15, 2015 to perform after Harlem Wizards Game A motion to approve the fund raisers was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve Krislyn Lengacher to serve as a substitute teacher during the school year. A motion to approve Miss Lengacher was made by Jim Bruner, seconded by Lorna Troutman, and a 5-0 vote was given. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve Brad Peterson to attend an Athletic Director Conference in Indianapolis on March 21-25, 2015 and the board will pay the cost of the registration fee. A motion to approve was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. Eva Neeley made a recommendation to the Board to modify the expulsion of a student to a probationary status. A motion to approve was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Dianna Ragsdale, and a 5-0 vote was given. 4

5 6. Reports: Administrator Reports: Austin Malone, Elementary Principal, Reported on the following: -NAEP Testing was completed Tuesday. Very complementary of our teachers, students, and cooperation with 97% completion! -ISTEP+ Window has been shifted AHEAD to Feb.25-March 13 th. Applied Skills Test has been inventoried and Practice Tests will be administered beginning Tuesday. -PreK Survey sent home with students and posted on school website with 78 responses so far showing 65% interested in a prek program and 19% not interested themselves but knowing local families that would be. -Criminal History Check Requirement has been sent out as a reminder to anyone visiting the school that visitors are only allowed in classrooms after their criminal history is completed and verified. -Monroe County Schools visit went very well. Mrs. Roush and I toured 4 schools: University Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Templeton Elementary, and Arlington Heights Elementary. We looked at their High Ability program, PreK Program, and Technology Integration opportunities. -Are You Smarter than a 5 th Grader update: Kids were exceptionally patient and perfect. I can t say much else because we ve all signed confidentiality agreements. They tell me the episode may air sometime in early summer. -Alan Cook was placed 9 th out of 132 at the Tri-State Spelling Bee! Congratulations to Alan on this achievement! Lucas Calhoun, Jr. Sr. High School Principal, reported on the following: -Senior Night will be on Friday, February 20 th in the Main Gym. -ISTEP and ECA preparation is in full-swing. Multiple programs such as Acuity, USA Test Prep, items from the Indiana ISTEP site are being used to prepare students. Kudos to those teachers in testing areas for their patience. -$100k Technology Grant Application sent in on February 5 th that includes e-life: Logistic plan to Integrate Tech Curriculum, Focus Instruction, and Engage Learners. Special thanks to Reuben Montgomery, Candace Roush, Austin Malone, and especially Pat Keefe for their efforts in making this application happen. -New rugs throughout the school. Thank you to the central office. 5

6 -Staff Committees are in full-swing with a new committee working on curriculum. -Financial Aid meeting held at the end of January that will include scholarship announcements. -Women s Leadership Day opportunity occurring at VU JC in March. -Student success to report: One Senior student's short story won 2nd prize honors in the Vincennes University English Competition. Three state-level gold members from individual band members. Shoals students have been chosen as Lilly Scholarship Interviewees. -Prepping for next year's schedule with dual-credit review and addition of new class offerings and handbook review. Mrs. Roush, Superintendent, reported on the following: -The school would like to thank Mrs. Keefe for helping the elementary get a $10,000 early literacy grant to buy reading books for grades K-2. -Martin County is looking at updating the Martin County anti-truancy policy. A meeting is scheduled between both school corporations and county officials on February 24 th to review and update the current policy. -The current status of the ISTEP test is changing on a daily basis and we are keeping a close eye on the Indiana Department of Education. They are looking at shortening the length of the test as well as look at the accountability it has on school corporations. -The student enrollment is down 12 students from the last September count day. -The technology plan that was going to be presented at the February board meeting has been postponed until the March board meeting due to the March release of the Common School Fund Loan application and to allow more planning time with teachers. -Shoals and Loogootee schools are looking at hosting a substitute training workshop during the summer. There will be an informational session for interested substitutes as wells as classroom management and instructional skills training. More information will be released at a later date. -Martin County is looking at creating a College Success Coalition to come together to provide activities to help students become aware of the different college and career options that are available. 6

7 -The school is looking at trying to find grants to fund a larger agriculture program next school year. Mrs. Roush provided the Board with all financial reports for the corporation. Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve the leave accounting report as presented. A motion to approve was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. 7. Approval of Claims: Mrs. Roush recommended the Board approve all claims as presented. A motion to approve all claims was made by Lorna Troutman, seconded by Jim Bruner, and a 5-0 vote was given. Lorna Troutman read a thank you card from Mary Ellen Baker and family for the wreath sent following the passing of her brother James Kent Ervin. 8. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next meeting of the Board will be a regular session on March 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. 7