Board Meeting Minutes South Dearborn Community School Corporation Monday, July 2, 2012 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Daryl Cutter, Gene Ferguson, Anthony Hummel, Terry Luhrsen, Karla Raab, Patricia Rahe, and Roger Rullman OTHERS PRESENT Dr. John Mehrle, Robert Rollins, Larry Eaton – Board Attorney, Angie Conety – Recording Secretary, Rob Moorhead, Martina Mosley, Ed Brush, Bridgette Hummel, Clif Willoughby, Makayla McClurg, Chloe Bugni, Lynn Lillis, Amber Brindley, Ashleigh Largent, Morgan Wolfer, Delaney Murphy, Kayla Hensley, Ellen Barrett, Haley Higham, Rachel Disbro, Sarah, Carroll, Hannah Rose, Tim Barrett, Pat Murphy, Brad Fentress, Donald Dick, John Litchholt, April Brindley, Justin Selmeyer, Norbert Reynolds, Rachel Ransom, Charlie Thayer and Sandra Thayer Mr. Cutter, President, opened the meeting with the traditional custom at South Dearborn in reciting the Pledge to the Flag. Those wishing to participate were invited to do so. REGOGNITION Mr. Moorhead introduced the SDHS Lady Knights Softball team as Conference and Sectional Champions to the Board. Under the direction of Coach Pat Murphy, the Lady Knights not only were second time Sectional Champions, they were also 1 st time EIAC Conference Champions. Coach Murphy addressed the Board and thanked them for their continued support of the softball program over the past 9 years. Mr. Moorhead introduced Jesse Adams who is a member of South Dearborn Track and Field team. Jesse placed 1st in 100 meter high hurdles and 300 low hurdles at sectionals this spring. Jesse went on to finish 3rd at conference which qualified him for state where he finished 18 th. Mr. Fentress addressed the Board to explain what a great accomplishment this is. MINUTES Mrs. Rahe made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2012 Board meeting. Mr. Hummel seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Rullman made a motion to approve extending the current Board offices of President, Vice President and Secretary until January as discussed at the June 4, 2012 Board meeting. Mrs. Rahe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. BOARD APPOINTMENTS Dr. Mehrle made the following recommendations for Board appointments: School Treasurer, Rebecca Heller; Co-School Treasurer, Robert Rollins; Deputy Treasurer, Norma Henke; Recording Secretary, Angie Conety; Due Process Hearing Officer, Eric Lows (DS, MHS, MS, SDMS), Rob Moohead (AES), and Todd Bowers (SDHS); School Safety Specialist, Rob Moorhead; and School Board Attorney, Larry Eaton. Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the recommended Board appointments as presented by Dr. Mehrle. Mr. Luhrsen seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ISBA CONVENTION DELEGATE Mr. Luhrsen made a motion to appoint Mr. Ferguson as ISBA Convention Delegate. Mrs. Raab seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ISBA CONVENTION ALTERNATE Mr. Luhrsen made a motion to appoint Mr. Cutter as ISBA Convention Alternate. Mrs. Raab seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
SDHS ATHLETIC COUNCIL Mrs. Rahe made a motion to appoint Mr. Hummel as the SDHS Athletic Council Board representative. Mr. Luhrsen seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. SDHS HALL OF FAME Mr. Luhrsen made a motion to appoint Mr. Rullman as the SDHS Hall of Fame Board representative. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. SD SCHOOLS ENDOWMENT CORPORATION DIRECTORS Mr. Luhrsen made a motion to appoint Mr. Rullman and Mr. Hummel as Board representatives, and Judy Hizer and Judy Ullrich as community members for the SD Schools Endowment Corporation Directors. Mrs. Rahe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. WELLNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL Mr. Luhrsen made a motion to appoint Mr. Hummel and Mrs. Raab as Board representatives for the Wellness Advisory Council. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. BOARD OF FINANCE OFFICERS Mr. Luhrsen made a motion to appoint Mr. Rullman as President and Mr. Hummel as Secretary to the Board of Finance Officers. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. APPROVAL FOR PARTICIPATION Dr. Mehrle requested the Board’s approval for continued participation in the following programs: At-Risk Program; Title I Program; Title II Program, Part A – Class Size Reduction, and Part D – Technology; Title III Program – English Language; Title IV, Safe and Drug Free Schools; Title V, Innovative Education Program; Gifted & Talented Program; Prime-Time Program; R.O.D. Special Education Co-Op; School Food and Nutrition Program; Southeastern Indiana Career Center; Southeastern Learning Center; Wilson Education Center; Indiana School Boards Association; American Association of School Administrators; Indiana Association of Public School Supt.; Indiana Web Academy; and Authorization to Sign Agreements for Alternative Services and Private Residential School Placements. Mr. Ferguson made a motion to continue participation in the programs as presented by Mr. Mehrle. Mrs. Raab seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. PERSONNEL Upon the recommendation of Mr. Moorhead, Mr. Fentress and Coach Mosley, Dr. Mehrle recommended the Board approve Mr. John Litchholt for the position of Girls’ Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach beginning with the 2012 season. Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve Mr. Litchholt as the Girls’ Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach. Mr. Rullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP REQUEST Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Selmeyer requested the Board’s permission to take approximately 220 South Dearborn High School Marching Band and Show Choir students to Disney World in Orlando, Florida from March 22 – 28, 2013. The Marching Band students will perform at a parade at a Disney park and the Show Choir students will be performing on a stage at a Disney park or venue. Mrs. Rahe made a motion to approve the requested field trip. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. FOOD SERVICE – MILK BIDS Mr. Rollins presented to the Board Mrs. Mills’ recommendation on dairy bids for the 2012-2013 school year as bids were received from Prairie Farms Dairy and Borden Dairy. Mrs. Mills’ recommended Borden Dairy as the major milk distributor for the 2012-2013 school year using cartons. Mrs. Raab made a motion to accept Mrs. Mills’ recommendation for Borden Dairy as the major milk distributor (using paper cartons). Mr. Rullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL – PAY INCREASE Mrs. Mills recommended the Board approve a 3% pay increase for the food service personnel. Mr. Rollins informed the Board, although the food service program is self-sufficient and a pay increase would not affect the general fund, other South Dearborn employees have not received a pay increase in recent years. The decision was left to the Board. The Board chose to table the pay increase at this time until further information could be at hand for the next Board meeting. Mr. Hummel made a motion to table Mrs. Mills’ recommendation for a 3% pay increase for the food service personnel. Mrs. Raab seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Mrs. Rahe made a motion to approve the payroll vouchers as presented. Mrs. Raab seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. CLAIMS VOUCHERS Mr. Hummel made a motion to approve the claims vouchers as presented. Mr. Rullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. FIRST READING – POLICY 2.0-21-1 Dr. Mehrle presented Policy 2.0-21-1, Types of Meetings with changes reflecting the timing of the policy. Discussion followed on making changes to Policy 2.0-21-1 to reflect the time change of a Board year run January 1 to December 31. Policy 2.0-21-1 will be brought back for adoption at the August 6, 2012 Board meeting with recommended changes. FIRST READING – POLICY 2.0-21-1-2 Dr. Mehrle presented Policy 2.0-21-1-2, Organizational with changes reflecting the timing of the policy. Discussion followed on making changes to Policy 2.0-21-1-2 to reflect the time change to organize by electing a president, vice president and secretary to January of each year. Policy 2.0-21-1-2 will be brought back for adoption at the August 6, 2012 Board meeting with recommended changes. FIRST READING – POLICY 2.0-11-2 Dr. Mehrle presented Policy 2.0-11-2, Methods of Election with changes reflecting the timing of the policy. Discussion followed on making changes to Policy 2.0-11-2 to reflect the time change of electing a president, vice president and secretary to January of each year. Policy 2.0-11-2 will be brought back for adoption at the August 6, 2012 Board meeting with recommended changes. STUDENT WELLNESS REPORT Mr. Heller attached minutes from the Wellness Advisory Council meeting for the Boards review. The Wellness Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 to review any recommended changes to the policy. After a short discussion, no questions were presented. FIVE-STAR TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC Mr. Rollins presented a packet to the Board regarding Five-Star Technology Solutions, LLC for technology support. Mr. Rollins requested the authority to proceed and have Five-Star do a presentation at the August Board meeting. The Board requested Mr. Rollins obtain bids from 2 or 3 more companies. The Board is requesting to set up a block of time for the companies to present a presentation to the Board for questions or concerns they may have. The discussion will resume at the August Board meeting. CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION Mr. Moorhead and Mr. Fentress introduced Mr. Ed Brush from Dearborn County Hospital who presented to the Board a presentation on Concussion Management. The new law, IC 20-34-7, Student athletes: Concussion and Head Injuries took effect July 1, 2012.