MINUTES OF THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH SPENCER
COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION, LINCOLN CITY, INDIANA
IN JANUARY, 2005

The first regular monthly meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the North Spencer County School Corporation was held at the Offices of the Superintendent in Lincoln City, Indiana with the following members present: Mrs. Madonna Kline, Mr. Scot Elliott, Mr. Bill Tempel, Mr. Jim Buckles, Mr. Max Reinke, Mr. Mike Seckinger, and Mrs. Pam Thompson. This meeting was held on Monday, January 10, 2005.

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

Attorney Nordhoff administered the Oath of Office to reelected Board Members Mr. Max Reinke, Mr. Bill Tempel, and Mrs. Madonna Kline.

Regarding election of officers for 2005: Mr. Mike Seckinger nominated Mr. Scot Elliott for President, Mrs. Madonna Kline seconded the nomination. Mr. Mike Seckinger and Mr. Bill Tempel closed nominations for President. Mrs. Pam Thompson nominated Mr. Bill Tempel for Vice President, Mr. Mike Seckinger seconded the nomination. Mr. Max Reinke and Mrs. Madonna Kline closed nominations for Vice-President. Mr. Bill Tempel nominated Mrs. Pam Thompson for Secretary, Mrs. Madonna Kline seconded the nomination. Mr. Bill Tempel and Mr. Mike Seckinger closed the nomination for Secretary. All motions carried unanimously.

Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson, to appoint Virlee Huffman as Treasurer and Virginia Van Kirk as Deputy Treasurer. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles, to set Board Member annual compensation at $2,000.00 and to pay Board Members $50.00 per diem for attending any meeting that is not regularly scheduled, $20.00 per diem for committee meetings and mileage at the recognized corporation rate of reimbursement. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles, to set regular Board Meetings for 7:00 P.M. CST at the Corporation Offices at Lincoln City, Indiana on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Max Reinke made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson, to appoint Arthur C. Nordhoff, Jr. as School Board Attorney with a retainer fee of $6,500.00. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Buckles made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline, to approve a Conflict-of-Interest statement for Mr. Mike Seckinger. The motion carried 6-0 and a copy is included with these minutes. Mr. Mike Seckinger did not participate in the discussion or the vote concerning this matter.

Superintendent Studebaker called for consideration of the minutes of the December 27, 2004. 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 a motion for correction to add Mr. Scot Elliott to Negotiations Committee, Mrs. Pam Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker called for consideration of the Treasurer's Report. Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson for approval. The motion carried unanimously.

The Board considered the Claim Docket listing Claims No. 2393-2472 . A motion to approve the claims totaling $6,377,182.09 was made by Mr. Max Reinke and seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker called for consideration for Heather Tretter maternity leave request beginning February 2005 to February 2006. Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles for approval. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker called for consideration for the appointment of Jo Nance for part-time Teaching Assistant at Nancy Hanks. Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles. The motion carried unanimously.

Board President, Scot Elliott recognized students from Heritage Hills High School government class present at the meeting.

Board members recommended February 2, 2005 for school visits. Dr. Studebaker will prepare a visitation schedule.

Superintendent Studebaker discussed Pool Renovation Phase II. Discussion to be held with VPD&S to review the cost estimates and then to report back.

Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson, to approve transfers and encumbrances from the 2004 Budget. The motion carried unanimously. A copy is included with these minutes.

Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles, to approve the following field trips:
Chrisney Elementary 3rd grade to Indianapolis Zoo January 19.
HHHS Band and Guard students to North Posey February 5.
HHHS Band (Guard & Percussion) to Floyd Central February 12.
HHHS Band to North Central February 19.
HHHS Band (Percussion) to New Albany February 26.
HHHS Band (Guard) to Ben Davis February 26.
The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bill Tempel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline, to approve the professional leave request of Lois Vogel, Mary H. Brown, Dianne Litkenhus, Barb Wilkerson, Deb Kasten to Guided Reading and Writing in Indianapolis February 6-7. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson, to approve the Knights of Columbus to use HHHS January 16, 2:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve Cub Scout Pack 102 use Nancy Hanks March 5, 11:00-3:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve Optimist Club of Santa Claus use HHMS gym January 16, 1:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve Girl Scout Troop 445 use Chrisney Elementary February 7, 3:30-5:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Patriot Dance Team use HHMS January 22 & 29, 10:00-2:00. The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Studebaker reported on Scholarship Foundation Chili Supper and Audit Exit Report.

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 7:37 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 9:30 P.M. CST.

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