LINTON-STOCKTON SCHOOL CORPORATION Executive Session June 16, 2008 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met at 6:00 p.m. in administration office, 801 Northeast First Street, Linton, Indiana 47441, to discuss personnel pursuant to I.C. 5-14-1.5(b) and (4). Mr. Gennicks, Mr. Dale, Mr. Preble, Mr. Witty and Mr. Bredeweg were in attendance. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Wm. Eddy Dale John D. Preble Rodney Bredeweg Ralph Witty Frank Gennicks MINUTES FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 16, 2008 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met at 7:30 p.m. in the administration office, 801 Northeast First Street, Linton, Indiana 47441, to conduct a regular board meeting. Mr. Dale called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. In attendance were the following board members: Mr. Frank Gennicks Mr. Wm. Eddy Dale Mr. John D. Preble Mr. Ralph Witty Mr. Rodney Bredeweg Also in attendance were Nick Karazsia, Jeff Sparks, Kent Brewer, Charlie Karazsia, 4 patrons, Ron Bush, and one media representative. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Bush recommended the board approve the minutes for the May 19, 2008, regular board meeting and executive session and the minutes for the May 28, 2008 special board meeting. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Gennicks seconded the motion.
Old Business: Mr. Bush recommended the board approve the dairy bid from Prairie Farms and bread bid from Interstate Brands as presented. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Mr. Bush stated that there is a conflict with the date of the July board meeting and it will need to be changed to July 14 th, 2008. New Business: Mr. Bush recommended the board approve the textbook fees for the 2008/09 school year as presented. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Dale seconded the motion. Mr. Bush recommended the board give him permission to hire a Spanish teacher, Kindergarten teacher and temporary elementary teacher that may need to be hired prior to the next board meeting. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Gennicks seconded the motion.
Mr. Bush recommended the board allow advertisement for the after school Latchkey program. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Superintendent s Report: Mr. Bush reported that tomorrow will be bus inspection day. Mr. Bush stated that the elementary kitchen equipment has been ordered, flooring is currently being installed and there will also be a new ceiling installed. We are receiving quotes on dividers and new tables. Mr. Bush also stated that the dishwashing area will be re-done and we will be using the dishwasher again in the elementary. Mr. Bush reported that we have received quotes for the gravel and parking area for the alley south of the elementary. Mr. Bush is hoping the parking area work will begin soon and then we will proceed by receiving quotes for the sidewalks. Mr. Bush attended the budget workshop recently and will still be receiving information on the new house bill. Changes are expected on the budget forms with a budget meeting being held this Friday. Mr. Bush reported receiving a county wide federal grant for $443,000 with a three year renewal. This is an alcohol awareness grant with a goal of developing attitudes of the dangers of alcohol. This grant will allow us to pay for the salaries of the school social worker. This is an excellent example of the area school corporations working together. Personnel: Retirement: Mr. Bush recommended the board accept the letter of retirement/re-hirement from Jack Johnson as director of technology effective July 10, 2008. The re-
hirement is automatic according to the new contract language. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Leave of absence: Mr. Bush recommended the board accept the request from Lori Markle for an educational leave of absence. Mr. Gennicks made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Resignations: Mr. Bush recommended the board accept the resignation of Mike Riggleman as the girls cross country coach. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Gennicks seconded the motion. Employment: Mr. Bush recommended the board approve Nichole Roach as the elementary high ability teacher. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion.
Mr. Bush recommended the board approve Jennifer Wall as an elementary teacher. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Mr. Bush recommended the board approve Jacqi Ward as the junior varsity volleyball coach for the 2008/09 school year. Mr. Gennicks made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Mr. Bush concurred with Nick Karazsia and Charlie Karazsia and recommended Brad McKinney as the high school girls basketball coach with a three year contract. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Mr. Bush recommended the board approve David Wence as the girls cross country coach for the 2008/09 school year. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion.
Mr. Bush recommended the board approve Nick Yingling as a junior high volunteer football coach for the 2008/09 school year. Mr. Gennicks made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Claims and Financial Report: Mr. Bush recommended the board approve the claims and financial reports as presented. Mr. Dale made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Miscellaneous: Mr. Bush reported the Indiana School Board Academy will be held July 10 th -11th and needs to know who is interested in attending. Mr. Bush recommended the board allow him to accept the lowest/comparable quote for the gravel and parking area. Mr. Dale made a motion to approve the recommendation Mr. Witty seconded the motion.
Patron Comments: Mrs. Cindy McCammon spoke to the board concerning her request for a transfer and if she will be notified soon. Mr. Dale responded that it is still under consideration and Mr. Bush stated that it will be taken care of in a timely matter. Mrs. Linda Bedwell wanted to clarify the traffic route that is to be used when exiting the school property. Several people are exiting from the parking lot south of the high school and using the road that runs between the football field and the bus garage. Mr. Bush stated that exiting from the south parking lot continues to be an issue and the enforcement of the law is also an issue. An ordinance has been signed by the city and the police intend to enforce it. Mrs. Bedwell also congratulated and thanked Mr. Eddy Dale for his service on the school board. Principal/Superintendent/Board Comments: Mr. Brewer reported that the North, West and East wings are near completion for summer cleaning. Once the new tile floor in the foyer is replaced the South wing will be finished. Mr. Brewer also wanted to thank the board for hiring the new employees. Mr. Sparks reported that summer work is going well with no major projects being done this year in the junior high building. He congratulated Brad McKinney on being hired as the girls basketball coach and wished him well. Mr. Sparks thanked Eddy Dale of his service on the school board. Mr. Nick Karazsia thanked Eddy Dale for his work. He also thanked the board for hiring the new coaches and wished Brad McKinney well. Mr. Karazsia thanked the custodians for the work they are doing this summer in preparing the building for the next school year. Mr. Karazsia reported that the Shawnee theatre will be presenting a play tomorrow evening in the high school auditeria to raise money for the flood victims. Mr. Charlie Karazsia reported that all summer camps are going well. Mr. Bush recognized Charlie Karazsia on his retirement as a high school teacher and also recognized Eddy Dale for his service on the school board. Mr. Witty congratulated Eddy Dale on his years of service on the school board. Mr. Preble congratulated Eddy Dale on his service and enjoyed working with him on the school board.
Mr. Bredeweg congratulated Eddy Dale on his service and wished Brad McKinney the best on his new coaching position. Mr. Gennicks congratulated Eddy Dale on his service on the school board and also congratulated neighboring Shakamak on winning the state baseball title. Mr. Dale stated that it has been an honor and a pleasure to serve on the school board and wished Bob Good the best. There being no further business, Mr. Dale adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Wm. Eddy Dale John D. Preble Rodney Bredeweg Ralph Witty Frank Gennicks