8-23-11 Minutes
The Board of School Trustees of the Nettle Creek School Corporation met in regular session on August 23, 2011.
The following board members were present: Julie Blaase, Bob Clark, Chuck Golliher, Elaine Hellwarth, Gary Keesling, Jim Lewis, and Cary Rhoades
Also meeting with the board: Joe Backmeyer and Erin Riggle
Guests: Joe Klemann, Press; Bethany Tabb, Press; Lora Wilson, Lynette Stainbrook, Jennifer Engle, Kristina Dale, Louise Castle, Sondra Glunt, Dawn Baumer, Julita Scruggs, Rodney Knox, Cindy Knox, Tonya Sparks, Heather Doll, Stephanie Ramsey, Jennifer Taylor, Corey Davis, Amanda Mathews, Staci Eales
The regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees was called to order by Mr. Rhoades at 7:32 p.m. in the administration office. Mr. Backmeyer certified compliance with the open meeting law.
Hellwarth/Blaase moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on August 9, 2011 and the executive session on August 9, 2011. 6/0/1 (Clark).
The following patrons expressed their concerns over the administrative guidelines that were established in order to enforce the new sex offender policy:
- Louise Castle
- Sondra Glunt
- Rodney Knox
- Heather Doll
- Stephanie Ramsey
- Amanda Mathews
- Jennifer Taylor
- Julita Scruggs
Lewis/Hellwarth moved to approve LWC, Inc. to conduct a formal assessment of the chillers and HVAC equipment needs at both the elementary and jr. sr. high schools. The cost of the assessment is $8,000. 7/0
Golliher/Lewis moved to approve regular claims #1982 through #2091 totaling $392,552.04, and payroll claims for July 29 and August 12 totaling $376,857.28. 7/0
Rhoades presented financial reports for July 2011.
Lewis/Clark moved to approve the resignation of Kurt Boyer as a physical education teacher at the jr. sr. high school. 7/0
Golliher/Blaase moved to approve the resignations of Margaret Rowlands as a reading recovery assistant and Seth Fleming as a computer lab assistant at the elementary school. 7/0
Lewis/Golliher moved to approve Emily Maynard as a reading recovery assistant and Theresa Jones as a special needs assistant at the elementary school. 7/0
Lewis/Golliher moved to approve the resignation of Brittany Talbott as a special needs assistant at the elementary school. 7/0
Lewis/Golliher moved to approve the employment of Rebecca McFarland as a computer lab assistant at the elementary school for the 2011-2012 school year. The position will be paid from the Education Jobs Fund. 7/0
Golliher/Lewis moved to approve the employment of Les Moore as a second shift custodian at the elementary school. 7/0
Lewis/Golliher moved to approve Stephanie Stout as the Peer Helpers sponsor for the 2011-2012 school year. 7/0
Clark/Lewis moved to approve the following transfer tuition students for the 2011-2012 school year:
- Makayla Butler
- Morgan Curtis
- McKay Kelley
- Tahj Robbins
7/0
There being no other items before the board, Blaase/Golliher moved to adjourn to executive session at 9:02 PM. 7/0
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The Board of School Trustees of the Nettle Creek School Corporation met in executive session on August 23, 2011. The meeting was conducted in the administration office.
The following board members and administrative staff were in attendance: Julie Blaase, Bob Clark, Chuck Golliher, 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 9:45 PM.


