LINTON-STOCKTON SCHOOL CORPORATION Executive Session June 21, 2010 The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees met at 6:00 p.m. in the administration office, 801 Northeast First Street, Linton, Indiana 47441, to discuss personnel pursuant to I.C. 5-14-1.5/6, 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4). No subject matter was discussed in the executive session other than the subject matter specified in the public notice. Mr. Preble, Mr. Good, Mr. Bredeweg, Mr. Witty, Mr. Gennicks and Mr. Karazsia were in attendance. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Ralph Witty John D. Preble Rodney Bredeweg Robert Good Frank Gennicks MINUTES FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 21, 2010 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. Gennicks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following board members: Mr. John Preble Mr. Robert Good Mr. Rodney Bredeweg Mr. Ralph Witty Mr. Frank Gennicks Also in attendance were Nathan Moore, Jeff Sparks, Charlie Karazsia, Carla Gambill, Nick Karazsia, 3 patrons and one media representative. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the minutes for the May 13, 2010, regular board meeting and executive session. Mr. Good made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion.
Old Business: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the dairy bid from Prairie Farms and the bread bid from Hostess Brands as presented. We generally only receive one bid for each. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. New Business: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the textbook fees for the 2010/11 school year as presented. Mr. Preble questioned if the AP classes will be approved at a later date. The calculus AP costs are included with those that are being presented. All of the teachers for the AP classes are currently in training and will present information at the next board meeting along with the fees for the other classes. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the bond resolutions for 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. Good seconded the motion.
Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve a change in the request of hiring an elementary art teacher to advertising for an elementary teaching position. Because of the increase in students Mr. Brewer and I feel that it would be more beneficial to hire a teacher. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the administrative and school realignment of the elementary school to include grades K-5 under Mr. Brewer s administration, the junior high school to include grades 6-8 under Mr. Spark s administration and the high school to include grades 9-12 under Mr. Moore s administration with the addition of Mr. Charlie Karazsia to assist with discipline. Any issues, concerns and 6 th grade personnel would be under the supervision of Mr. Sparks but the students will not move physically nor will the athletics change from last year. Mr. Karazsia stated that this allows us to make necessary changes without hiring any new staff. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Good seconded the motion. AYE: Good, Bredeweg, Witty, Gennicks NAY: Preble Superintendent s Report: Mr. Karazsia referred to the information that is included in the board packet regarding technology updates from Mr. Adler. He will be supplying this update at each board meeting. Mr. Karazsia introduced Carla Gambill to allow her to make a presentation to the family of Carol Brinson. Mrs. Gambill stated that in May she attended the IASBO conference in which Carol Brinson was awarded the Region 7 treasurer of the year. It was her honor to accept the award on Carol s behalf and would now like to present it to her family. Mr. Karazsia stated that it is quite a honor and would like to thank her family for attending the board meeting. Mr. Karazsia stated the high school gym floor is in the process of being resurfaced and expected to be completed by July 1 st. Mr. Bredeweg asked if the new floor is going to have restrictions. Mr. Karazsia stated that new rules will be in effect regarding shoes
that are being used during performances and physical education classes. He also stated that the tarp will be used when special events are being held. Personnel: Maternity Leave: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the maternity leave request from Dara Pilant effective for the beginning of the 2010/11 school year. Mr. Good made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Resignation: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the resignation of Brad McKinney as the high school girls tennis coach and the junior high girls tennis coach effective immediately. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Employment: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the elementary ECA athletic and club sponsors for the 2010/11 school year as presented. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Good seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve Bart Berns as a volunteer assistant
strength and conditioning coach for the 2010/11 school year. Mr. Gennicks made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve Jacqi Ward as the junior varsity volleyball coach for the 2010/11 school year. Mr. Good made a motion to approve the recommendation Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve Brooke Hart as a junior high volleyball coach for the 2010/11 school year. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Witty seconded the motion. Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve Jennifer Wall as a volunteer volleyball coach for the 2010/11 school year. Mr. Witty made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Preble seconded the motion. Claims and Financial Report: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the claims #376-380; #12501-12520;
#12531-12643; #131-135 and financial reports as presented. Mr. Bredeweg made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Gennicks seconded the motion. Miscellaneous: Mr. Karazsia recommended the board approve the date of July 2, 2010 for the reorganization board meeting and change the regular board meeting to July 26, 2010 at 7:30 both held at the administration office. Mr. Preble made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mr. Bredeweg seconded the motion. Patron Comments: None Principal/Superintendent/Board Comments: Mr. Moore congratulated the softball, baseball and track teams for their successful seasons. Mr. Sparks also congratulated the sports teams and stated that the gym floor is looking very nice. Mr. Karazsia thanked Lonnie Brinson for coming to accept Carol s award. He congratulated the athletic teams and pointed out that Linton-Stockton Schools have received the mental attitude award 2 years in a row for softball. Mr. Karazsia recognized the custodial and maintenance staff for their hard work. He also commended Brian Bredeweg for the work that he is doing on the lawn mowing and wished everyone a happy 4 th of July. Mr. Good thanked the Brinson family for attending the board meeting to accept Carol s award and congratulated all the athletic teams on their success.
Mr. Preble appreciated the Brinson family for their attendance and accepting the award on Carol s behalf and wished everybody a happy 4 th of July. Mr. Bredeweg thanked the Brinson family and congratulated the athletic teams on their success. Mr. Witty thanked the Brinson family, congratulated the sports teams and commended the fans for their support. Mr. Gennicks congratulated the Brinson family on Carol receiving the award. There being no further business, Mr. Gennicks adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES Ralph Witty John D. Preble Rodney Bredeweg Robert Good Frank Gennicks