The second regular monthly meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the North
Spencer County School Corporation was held at the Superintendent Offices in Lincoln City, Indiana with the following members present: Mr. Scot Elliott, Mr. Bill Tempel, Mrs. Pam Thompson, and Mr. Mike Seckinger, Mr. Jim Buckles and Mrs. Madonna Kline. This meeting was held on Monday, December 22, 2003.

President Elliott called the regular meeting to order at 7:03p.m. CST.

President Elliott called for consideration of the minutes of the December 8, 2003 meeting. Mr. Jim Buckles made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline, to approve the minutes as printed. The motion carried unanimously.

The Board considered the Claim Docket listing Claims No. 03-1987 through No. 03-2091. A motion to approve the claims, with claims totaling $226,899.50 was made by Mr. Bill Tempel and seconded by Mr. Mike Seckinger. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles, to accept the following resignation:
Phil Etienne from the position of HHHS Girls Tennis Assistant Coach. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline, to approve the appointment of Erica Eckert for part-time position of Special Needs Pre-School Teaching Assistant at Nancy Hanks Elementary. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker presented the Resolution to Extend Temporary Loans for signatures. Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mike Seckinger for approval. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker submitted the quote from Hoosier Business Machines, in the amount of $8514.00, for a copier for Heritage Hills High School. Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker requested approval for the Board of Trustees Retreat 2004 to be held January 30 and January 31 at St. Meinrad Arch abbey. Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson to approve the request. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker requested approval to apply for Title II Part A, Title II Part D, Title IV Part A and Title V. Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mike Seckinger to approve the request. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker requested approval for an Amendment to Reductions for 2003 Budget. Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson. The motion carried unanimously.

President Elliott appointed himself, Mr. Mike Seckinger, Superintendent Studebaker and Administrative Assistant Schriefer to comprise the School Corporation Negotiations Committee.

Superintendent Studebaker presented Key Club information submitted by Mr. Dan Scherry and Mr. Kevin Hunter. Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline for approval. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker presented information regarding Kindergarten Roundup. Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles, to approve the following field trip requests:
HHHS Business Professionals of America to Ivy Tech, Evansville, January 10, 2004.
HHMS 8th Grade to Dale Community Center, March 9, 2004.
HHMS 7th & 8th Grade Dance Team to Owensboro Riverpark, February 12, 2004
The motion carried unanimously.


Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson to approve the following professional leaves:
Jerrilyn Klueh, Indianapolis IMEA Music Conference, January 16-17, 2004.
Duane Lorey, Cathie Gehlhausen, Larry Hess, Jennifer Kern, Indianapolis, NCA Spring Conference, March 11-12, 2004.
Susan Grundhoefer, Duane Lorey to Chicago, IL for NCA Annual Meeting on March 29-30, 2004.
The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Debbie Scott use Chrisney Elementary for Afternoons Rock in Indiana After School Programs. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Dave Grundhoefer, representing the Santa Claus Optimists to use the Blue Gym, January 4, 1:30 p.m. for Pass, Dribble, and Shoot Contest. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson to approve The Knights of Columbus use the White Gym, January 11, 1:30 p.m. for a free throw contest. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker reported on the following:
Money receipt for 457B-VEBA pension bonds.
Receipt of $2.3M from Auditors office, remaining money to be received in January.
Success on school holiday programs and staff holiday celebrations at all schools
Administrative Guidelines for Facility Use.
Discussion held regarding upcoming school visits.

A motion to adjourn the meeting for the purpose of entering into Executive Session to discuss: Personnel I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) was made by Mr. Bill Tempel and seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles. The motion carried unanimously.

President Elliott officially and properly adjourned the meeting at 7:38 P.M.

The Board reconvened into Executive Session at 7:45 P.M. with the same members present for the purpose of discussion regarding the following:
Personnel I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)

The Board certifies, with the adoption of these minutes, that this was the only discussion and activity held during said Executive Session.

President Elliott officially and properly adjourned the Executive Session at 8:55 P.M. CDT.