LINTON-STOCKTON SCHOOL CORPORATION Executive Session January 21, 2010

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1 LINTON-STOCKTON SCHOOL CORPORATION Executive Session January 21, 2010 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met at 6:00 p.m. in the education center, 801 Northeast 1st Street, Linton, Indiana 47441, to conduct an executive session to discuss personnel pursuant to I.C /6, (b)(4). No subject matter was discussed in the executive session other than the subject matter specified in the public notice. Mr. Gennicks, Mr. Preble, Mr. Good, Mr. Bredeweg and Mr. Witty were in attendance. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Ralph Witty John D. Preble Rodney Bredeweg Robert Good Frank Gennicks MINUTES FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 21, 2010 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met at 7:30 p.m. in the Education Center, 801 Northeast 1st Street, Linton, Indiana 47441, to conduct a regular board meeting. Mr. Gennicks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following board members: Mr. Frank Gennicks Mr. John D. Preble Mr. Robert Good Mr. Rodney Bredeweg Mr. Ralph Witty Also in attendance were: Nathan Moore, Jeff Sparks, Kent Brewer, Charlie Cox, Gene Hall, Kim Hill, 4 FFA students, five patrons, John Rowe, Nick Karazsia and one media representative. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the minutes for the December 21, 2009 board meeting. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Witty seconded the motion.

2 Old Business: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve a change in the wording of policy #3215 regarding use of tobacco in designated areas. It states except in a school/staff lounge which needs to be removed. This was overlooked at the last board meeting. Mr. Good made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia stated that Ms. Diane Johnson at the last board meeting made a presentation to the board. At that time Mr. Gennicks stated that we would further discuss this at the next board meeting. After opening it up for discussions no further comments were made. New Business: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the small claims resolution allowing Carol Brinson, Treasurer and Carla Gambill, Deputy Treasurer to represent Linton-Stockton School Corporation in small claims court. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the corporate resolution allowing Carol Brinson, Treasurer and Carla Gambill, Deputy Treasurer to procure loans for Linton-Stockton School Corporation. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the banking transaction resolution allowing Carol Brinson, Treasurer and Carla Gambill, Deputy Treasurer to make banking transactions for Linton-Stockton School Corporation. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Good seconded the motion.

3 Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the budget transfer report that represents the transfers that were made to close out accounts for All the transfers are allowed within their classifications. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board appoint the current board officers as the board of finance. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Good seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve a stipend for Tom Andis and himself. Currently the school pays for these cell phones through claims. To meet Federal IRS compliance the cost of the cell phones need to be paid through payroll. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the donation from Gamma Pho Chapter of Psi Lota Xi sorority given to the music and art department in the amount of $ Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Superintendent s Report: Mr. Karazsia introduced Mrs. Kimberly Hill the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor and the FFA

4 students who are here to present information to the board on the new agriculture program. Mrs. Hill started by introducing herself and the FFA students present. Starting a new program is a challenge but it is a challenge that we have jumped into. The election of officers was held in October with Brooke Stefancik being elected President. Brooke stated that there are currently 15 members in FFA and 27 students in the agriculture program. Dani Kent, Sentinel, continued the presentation by stating that FFA is involved in community service, contribute to the monthly soil and conservation newsletter, and participated in the 4 day FFA national convention in Indianapolis. Chelsea Hineman, Vice President, stated that FFA has been busy preparing for career development events. The first event was competing against other FFA chapters in soil judging followed by a trip to Purdue to participate in a plant breeding contest. Careers in the soil science were also studied. To help cover the costs for these trips we sold over 350 cases of fruit. Next to speak was Kayla Drogich, Treasurer of FFA. She spoke of upcoming events which includes national FFA week in February, district contests in March and followed by horse judging in April and a banquet in May. Brooke concluded the presentation by thanking the many supporters of the new program. Mr. Preble stated that his daughter who is graduating soon from Purdue with a degree in agriculture communications would be happy to speak to the FFA students. Mr. Karazsia reviewed the funding cuts for K-12 education and how it will affect our school. There will be a budget cut of $426,602 which is approximately a 5% decrease. This reduction is permanent and will impact 2011 and beyond unless state revenues increase. Some steps that are being taken is that all overtime and compensation will have prior approval, reduce heat in the buildings, cut back boiler temperature, shut off computers in the evening, shut off lighting wherever possible and training staff on cost cutting measures. Mr. Karazsia gave a brief update on bus routes. We were able to absorb Carolyn Liston s bus route by all of the other bus drivers pulling together and transporting more students. Mr. Karazsia wanted to thank all of the drivers, Nathan Moore and Tom Baker in coordinating the changes and thanked the parents for their patience. Personnel: Maternity Leave: Mr. Karazsia concurred with Mr. Sparks and recommended the board approve the maternity leave request for Kimberly Porter beginning the 1 st of February through April 9 th, Mr. Good made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Employment: Mr. Karazsia concurred with Mr. Sparks and recommended the board approve Linda Thomas to replace Kimberly Porter during her maternity leave. Mr. Good made a motion to approve the

5 recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia concurred with Mr. Moore and recommended the board approve Carol Byers and Lisa Vandeventer as musical assistants for the 2009/10 musical. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Claims and Financial Report: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve claims # ; #11924; # and financial report for the month as presented. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Good seconded the motion. Miscellaneous: Mr. Karazsia would like to meet on Friday February 12 th at 9:00 with the board, Carol Brinson and Carla Gambill to review several budget issues. Patron Comments: Mrs. Diane Johnson asked the board what their decision was concerning Russell Johnson s geometry grade. Mr. Karazsia responded to Mrs. Johnson by stating that the original decision on Russell s grade stands. Mrs. Johnson asked how Russell keeping this grade supports the mission of the high school. On his report card an annotation will be made regarding his grade. Mr. Karazsia, Mr. Perigo and Mrs. Johnson will meet and discuss what can be sent to the Navel Academy to explain the situation. Mrs. Johnson feels the administration and the board act in a routine matter rather than working with students on an individual basis. Mr. Gene Hall on behalf of the Linton-Stockton CTA would like to congratulate Mr. Karazsia and Mr. Moore on their new positions. He thanked the board for these appointments.

6 Principal/Superintendent/Board Comments: Mr. Sparks thanked those from the staff that came to the board meeting and he also thanked the bus drivers for their work on the recent changes in the routes. He conveyed congratulations to Mr. Karazsia and Mr. Moore on their new positions. Mr. Sparks appreciated Mrs. Hill and the FFA students for their presentation to the board. Mr. Brewer thanked the FFA students for the work they are doing. He congratulated the choir on their performance at the basketball game. The girls and boys basketball teams are doing very well so far this season. The annual spelling bee went 16 rounds and the regional contest well be held March 6 th. Mr. Moore thanked the bus drivers for the team work on the recent changes in the routes. It is nice to see and hear about the FFA and the different opportunities that the students have. Mr. Moore thanked the office staff in helping him in his new position. Mr. Karazsia thanked Mrs. Hill and the FFA students for coming. He thanked the administration office staff for their help in his transition as superintendent. Mr. Good thanked the bus drivers for their cooperation in the route changes and he also wanted to thank the sorority for their donation to the art departments. Mr. Good appreciated Mrs. Hill and the FFA students for their presentation. Mr. Preble thanked Mrs. Hill and the FFA students for coming to the board meeting and making a presentation. Mr. Bredeweg thanked Mrs. Hill and the FFA students for coming and he is glad to see the agriculture program back at Linton-Stockton School Corporation. Congratulations to Mr. Moore and Mr. Karazsia on their new positions. Mr. Witty congratulated Mrs. Hill and the FFA students on their hard work and is glad to see the program back in the Linton-Stockton School Corporation. Mr. Witty congratulated Mr. Moore and Mr. Karazsia on the job they are doing. Mr. Gennicks thanked everyone for coming to the board meeting and stated that he is glad to see agriculture back in the school There being no further business, Mr. Gennicks adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Ralph Witty John D. Preble Rodney Bredeweg Robert Good Frank Gennicks