LINTON-STOCKTON SCHOOL CORPORATION Executive Session June 22, 2015

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1 LINTON-STOCKTON SCHOOL CORPORATION Executive Session June 22, 2015 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met at 6:00 p.m. in the administration office, 801 First Street NE, Linton, Indiana 47441, 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. Witty, Mr. Newman, and Mr. House were in attendance. Not in attendance: Mr. Preble and Mr. Perigo BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Ralph Witty Leslie Newman Clint House John Preble Mike Perigo MINUTES FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 22, 2015 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met at 7:00 p.m. in the administration office, 801 First Street NE, Linton, Indiana 47441, to conduct a regular board meeting. Mr. Witty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were the following board members: Mr. Clint House Mr. Ralph Witty Mr. Leslie Newman Also in attendance were Nathan Moore, Jeff Sparks, Kent Brewer, Charlie Karazsia, Danielle Feltner, Chris Jackson, Sam Drummy and one media representative. Not in attendance: Mr. John Preble and Mr. Mike Perigo Approval of Minutes: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the minutes for the May 18, 2015, regular board meeting and executive session. Mr. Newman made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. House seconded the motion.

2 Old Business: None New Business: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board review the elementary, middle school, and high school student handbooks for the 2015/16 school year. Mr. Karazsia stated that this is the first reading and if any of the board members have questions, please let him know prior to the next meeting at which time the handbook will be presented for approval. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the donations given to the football team. One in the amount of $6, from the Football Parents Club and the other being a refrigerator, being given by an anonymous donor with an estimated value of $75.00, for the field house. Mr. House made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the enclosed supplemental bond resolution for the purpose of authorizing the waiver or modification of certain contractual rights, the execution and delivery of its amended general obligation pension bonds, series 2004 and regarding certain related matters. Mr. House made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the purchase agreement between the Indiana Bond Bank and the Linton-Stockton School Corporation. Mr. Newman made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion.

3 Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the bond resolutions for the ECA treasurers, Director of Food Service, Jeanine Gardner as Deputy Treasurer and Carla Gambill as Treasurer for the Linton-Stockton School Corporation. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion. Superintendent s Report: Mr. Karazsia introduced Danielle Feltner and Chris Jackson for their presentation regarding the Response To Intervention (RTI) program. Mrs. Feltner stated that this past year was her first year as the RTI coordinator as well as Mrs. Jackson s first year. They have attended several trainings and did extensive research is making the program a success. They incorporated a new 3 tier program that begins with student s being assessed and continues with the placement of the student in the program. Mrs. Jackson stated that each tier has different targets and the student can move from tier to tier. Mrs. Feltner stated that this year the program was reading only but the plans are to add math to the program next year along with a data team. Mr. Newman asked if the students are able to work on this program at home. Mrs. Jackson replied stating that the program for Tier 2 is web based and is available at home. Mr. Karazsia asked Mrs. Feltner about the progress of the program this last year. She felt very confident in the program and the success of it. Mr. Karazsia asked Mr. Brewer to update the board on IREAD scores. Mr. Brewer stated that 21 students retook the IREAD test with 19 of those students passing the second time around. One of the two students that did not pass the test moved and the other student is a special education student. Mr. Brewer stated that additional staffing was provided to the students during the second testing to keep the students focused and on task. Personnel: Resignation: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board accept the resignation of Warren Allen as a part time custodian effective May 20, Mr. House made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board accept the resignation of Darla LeCocq as a part time food service employee effective May 20, Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion.

4 Mr. Karazsia recommended the board accept the resignation of Sharon Garsnett as a high school language arts teacher effective May 20, Mr. Newman made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. House seconded the motion. Leave of Absence: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the leave of absence request from Kimberly Hill beginning August 24, 2015 through November 23, Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. House seconded the motion. Employment: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the hiring of additional staff. Three positions are needed for Title I instructional assistants and another position is needed as a technology coach. Mr. Newman made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. House seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia concurred with Mr. Moore and recommended the board officially approve Jerrica Dowling as a high school language arts teacher with a hire date of June 22, Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. House seconded the motion.

5 Mr. Karazsia concurred with Mr. Moore and recommended the board officially approve Kim Haldeman as a high school business teacher with a hire date of June 22, Mr. House made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia concurred with Mr. Moore and recommended the board approve the following club sponsors until his/her successor is appointed by the administration: Student Council Jerrica Dowling Senior/Junior Class Sponsor Timi Smith Sophomore Class Sponsor Krystal Kirschner Freshman Class Sponsor Bianca Tolbert Yearbook Sponsor Britney Lynn Flag Corp Sponsor Chandra Breneman Spanish Club Bianca Tolbert Business Club Kim Haldeman Mr. House made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia concurred with Mr. Oliver and Mr. Moore and recommended the board approve Nicholas Trabant and Shane Huffman as volunteer football coaches. Mr. Newman made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion.

6 Claims and Financial Report: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the financial report and claims # ; #1240; # ; # ; # ; # as presented. Mr. House made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion. Other: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board accept the resignation from Phyllis Moehlmann as an instructional assistant effective May 20, Mr. House made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the resolution regarding lease of 1:1 devices with Vantage Financial. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Newman seconded the motion. Patron Comments: None Principal/Superintendent/Board Comments: Mr. Brewer thanked Danielle and Chris for their presentation and is looking forward to next year. He also thanked the staff who volunteered their time in assisting the students during the second round of IREAD testing. The custodial staff is doing an excellent job with the cleaning and painting. Mr. Moore thanked Danielle and Chris for their presentation. He thanked the summer staff for all the work that takes place over the summer. Mr. Moore stated that we will be having emergency drills soon to help prepare for any future emergencies and thanked the board for the

7 hiring of the high school teachers. In response to a question from Mr. Karazsia, Mr. Moore stated that Ms. Dowling will be completing the AP training this summer that will allow her to teach an AP course in language arts. Mr. Charlie Karazsia thanked Danielle and Chris for their presentation. The fall and winter sports camps are currently being conducted with the SWIAC conference just held for the spring sports. He felt that last year was a success for several teams. Mr. Newman thanked the RTI team for their presentation. Mr. House thanked Danielle and Chris for coming to the board meeting and presenting information to the board. Mr. Karazsia thanked Danielle and Chris for their presentation on RTI. A date for the summer luncheon will be decided soon, followed by the 4 th of July activities. We currently have 3 staff members going through the process of obtaining their bus license. Mr. Witty thanked the RTI team for their presentation. There being no further business, Mr. Witty adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Ralph Witty Leslie Newman Clint House John Preble Mike Perigo