MINUTES OF THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH SPENCER
COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION, LINCOLN CITY, INDIANA
IN DECEMBER 2004

The first regular monthly meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the North Spencer County School Corporation was held at the Superintendent Office in Lincoln City, Indiana with the following members present: Mr. Scot Elliott, Mr. Max Reinke, Mr. Jim Buckles, Mr. Bill Tempel, Mr. Mike Seckinger, and Mrs. Madonna Kline. Mrs. Pam Thompson was absent. This meeting was held on Monday, December 13, 2004.

President Elliott called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. CST.

President Elliott called for consideration of the minutes of the November 22, 2004 meeting. Mr. Jim Buckles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel, to approve the minutes as printed. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles, to approve the Treasurer's Report as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.

The Board considered the Claim Docket listing Claims No. 2140-2300. A motion to approve the claims, with claims totaling $446,210.04 was made by Mr. Jim Buckles and seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve the unpaid leave of Marsha Grundhoefer February 25 and February 28. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve the resignation of Lawrence Hess from Junior Class Sponsor position at HHHS effective May 31, 2005. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve the appointment of Lisa Bettag as Destination Imagination Sponsor at Chrisney Elementary. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Max Reinke made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve Annette Altmeyer's 14 day sick leave from Sick Leave Bank. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve the Resolution to Recognize Heritage Hills High School Football Team. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline to approve the Resolution to Recognize Heritage Hills High School Marching Band. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the Resolution to Recognize Heritage Hills High School Boys Cross Country Team. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker discussed School Board Winter Retreat. Dates and details to be discussed at the next board meeting.

Superintendent Studebaker requested permission for 2004 budget encumbrances and transfers. Transportation expenses will be paid from the general fund to operate until the end of the 2004 year. Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel for approval. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mike Seckinger to approve the CPF request of the central office server. The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve the following field trips:
HHMS 8th grade to Jasper K-Mart, December 15.
HHHS Student Council to Community Action Center, December 14.
HHHS Patriot Vibe to Castle High School, February 12.
Nancy Hank's students to the IMAX Theater in Evansville, December 21.
HHHS Band to Paoli High School, February 15, 2005
The motion carried unanimously.

On the recommendation of Superintendent Studebaker, Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve the following professional leaves:
Nikki Crews, Bobbie Wilhelmus, Heather Sisley, and Ashley Peters to Early Intervention workshop to help students struggling with reading and writing in Indianapolis February 6-7.
Janet Tassell, Julie Kemp, and Dianne Litkenhus to a Classroom Walk-through workshop on January 24-25 and February 27-28.
The motion carried unanimously.

Tabled request for Girls Softball facility use - request has been withdrawn.

Superintendent Studebaker reported on the following:
Christmas programs at all schools;
Central office decorations from Mrs. Arnold & Chrisney Elementary students;
Chrisney playground project; and
DWD Grant presented at High School.

School visit dates to be considered at a later board meeting.

Mike Schriefer reported SR 62 may open Wednesday, November 15, 2004.

ISTEP+ Report results presented by Dr. Janet Tassell.

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) and I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(A) 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 7:44 P.M.

The Board reconvened into Executive Session at 8:00 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) and I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(A).

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 9:25 P.M. CST.