7/13/11 Minutes
The Board of School Trustees of the Nettle Creek School Corporation met in regular session on July 13, 2011.
The following board members were present: Julie Blaase, Bob Clark, Elaine Hellwarth, Gary Keesling, Jim Lewis, and Cary Rhoades
Absent: Chuck Golliher
Also meeting with the board: Joe Backmeyer and Erin Riggle
Guests: Joe Klemann, Press; Bethany Tabb, Press; Adrienne Koontz; Darci Hill
The regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees was called to order by Mr. Rhoades at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. Mr. Backmeyer certified compliance with the open meeting law.
Mrs. Riggle administered the oath of office to all board members present.
Blaase/Clark moved to nominate Cary Rhoades for Board President for the July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 school year. No other nominations were forthcoming. Mr. Rhoades was elected School Board President for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Lewis/Blaase moved to nominate Bob Clark for Vice President for the July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 school year. Hellwarth/Keesling moved to nominated Jim Lewis for Vice President for the July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 school year. Lewis asked that his name be withdrawn from the nomination. Keesling/Hellwarth moved to approve this (6/0). Lewis/Blaase moved that the nominations be closed (6/0). Bob Clark was elected School Board Vice President for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Blaase/Lewis moved to nominate Elaine Hellwarth for Board Secretary for the July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 school year. Blaase/Lewis moved that the nominations be closed (6/0). Elaine Hellwarth was elected School Board Secretary for the 2011-2012 school year. 5/0/1 (Hellwarth)
Blaase/Hellwarth moved to approve a stipend of $2,000 for each board member for the July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 school year, and other benefits as listed on the approved salary schedule. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to conduct regular meetings of the board at 7:30 PM on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and that the meetings be conducted in the Administration office. After discussion, Lewis/Hellwarth moved to withdraw the motion. Blaase/Hellwarth moved to conduct regular meetings of the board at 7:30 PM on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and that the meetings be conducted in the Administration office. 6/0
Clark/Blaase moved to appoint Judy Cole as Treasurer and Extra-Curricular Treasurer for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. 6/0
Clark/Blaase moved to appoint Erin Riggle as Deputy Treasurer for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. 6/0
Hellwarth/Keesling moved to establish the Treasurer/Extra-Curricular Treasurer’s and Deputy Treasurer’s bonds at $100,000 each. 6/0
Blaase/Hellwarth moved to appoint Ron Cross as the School Board Attorney for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. 6/0
Blaase/Keesling moved to approve Dr. Kim Weber as the School Board’s Medical Doctor for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. 6/0
Clark/Lewis moved to approve the resolution authorizing the Treasurer to make payment of salaries and compensation. 6/0
Blaase/Lewis moved designate the Nettle Creek Gazette and the New Castle Courier Times as publications through which public notices will be advertised. 6/0
Clark/Lewis moved to appoint Elaine Hellwarth to serve on the Governing Body of the New Castle Area Programs for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Hellwarth/Blaase moved to appoint Chuck Golliher to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to appoint Gary Keesling to serve on the Hagerstown Park Board for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Hellwarth/Clark moved to appoint Julie Blaase to serve on the Coordinated School Health Advisory Committee for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve the following board committee appointments for the 2011-2012 school year:
Buildings & Grounds Chuck Golliher and Elaine Hellwarth
Board Policy Review Julie Blaase, Bob Clark, and Jim Lewis
Curriculum Julie Blaase, Elaine Hellwarth, and Jim Lewis
Board of Finance Bob Clark, Gary Keesling, and Cary Rhoades
ISBA Legislative/Policy Liaison Gary Keesling
Negotiations Bob Clark, Gary Keesling, and Cary Rhoades
Transportation Chuck Golliher and Cary Rhoades
School Safety Julie Blaase
6/0
Lewis/Clark moved to appoint Julie Blaase and Lora Wilson to the Sick Leave Bank Committee for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Blaase/Keesling moved to allow board members and/or central office staff to attend one of the annual ASBO, NSBA, or AASA conventions during the 2011-2012 school year, and for the Superintendent to attend meetings as required by all state agencies and association meetings in which the NCSC maintains membership. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting on June 22, 2011 and the executive session on June 22, 2011. 6/0
Hellwarth/Blaase moved to approve the purchase of security equipment from McEwen’s Phone Service, Inc. for the elementary and jr. sr. high schools. Total cost of $15,583.25 will be paid from CPF. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve the retirement of Debbie Ballenger as a teacher at the elementary school. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve the resignation of Kristina Dale as a guidance counselor at the jr. sr. high school. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve the employment of Adrienne Koontz as a special needs resource teacher at the elementary school for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve the employment of Amanda DeCrastos as a kindergarten teacher at the elementary school for the 2011-2012 school year. 6/0
Hellwarth/Lewis moved to approve the following individuals and salaries for the Summer Reading Recovery Program, paid through Title I funds:
- Pam Chew $2,691.20
- Marla Lieberman $4,184.80
- Laura Sherrow $3,362.40
- Lori Ward $3,718.40
6/0
Blaase/Lewis moved to approve the rollover of vacation days for the following individuals:
- Joe Backmeyer 47 days
- Mark Childs 20 days
- Judy Cole 26.5 days
- Jerry Hillman 51 days
- Allan Irvin 7.5 days
- Erin Riggle 7 days
6/0
Hellwarth/Blaase moved to approve the insurance renewal rates for the 2011-2012 school year with Pfenninger Insurance Agency. Total premium is $165,991. 6/0
Hellwarth/Lewis moved to approve the purchase of the STI LunchBox program to be used as the food service software system at the elementary and jr. sr. high schools. Total cost of $6,715 will be paid from CPF. 6/0
Hellwarth/Lewis moved to approve a five year lease with IKON Solutions to provide nine Ricoh copiers to be located in the following places:
- Administration Office 1
- Bus/Maintenance Office 1
- Elementary School 3
- Jr. Sr. High School 4
6/0
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve Carson Strickling as a student teacher at the jr. sr. high school for the 2011-2012 school year. Mr. Strickling will be working with Andy Zickgraf and Stephanie Stout. 6/0
Hellwarth/Clark moved to approve the following transfer tuition students for the 2011-2012 school year:
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Carson Orr
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Cori & Calvin Scott
- Ella Dru Swallow
- Braden Himelick
6/0
Hellwarth/Blaase moved to approve the bids for milk and food products from the following companies for the 2011-2012 school year:
- Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., Anderson, IN
- Gordon Food Services, Grand Rapids, MI
- McFarling Foods, Richmond, IN
6/0
There being no other items before the board, Blaase/Lewis moved to adjourn to executive session at 8:12 PM. 6/0
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The Board of School Trustees of the Nettle Creek School Corporation met in Executive Session on July 13, 2011. The meeting was conducted in the elementary school cafeteria.
The following board members and administrative staff were in attendance: Julie Blaase, Bob Clark, Elaine Hellwarth, Gary Keesling, Jim Lewis, Cary Rhoades, and Joe Backmeyer
No subject matter in the executive session, other than subject matter specified in the public notice, was discussed by the governing body. The executive session adjourned at 9:00 PM.