MINUTES OF THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH SPENCER
COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION, LINCOLN CITY, INDIANA
IN MAY 2005
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, Mr. Max Reinke, Mrs. Pam
Thompson, Mr. Jim Buckles, Mr. Mike Seckinger. Mrs. Madonna Kline was absent. This meeting
was held on Monday, May 23, 2005.
President Elliott called the regular board meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. CDT.
President Elliott called for consideration of the minutes of the May 9, 2005 meeting, and
Executive Sessions on May 16, 2005. Mr. Jim Buckles made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam
Thompson, to approve the minutes as printed. The motion carried unanimously.
The Board considered the Claim Docket listing Claims No. 613-716. A motion to approve
the claims, with claims totaling $355,857.80 was made by Mrs. Pam Thompson and seconded by Mr.
Max Reinke. The motion carried 5-0 with Mr. Mike Seckinger abstaining.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the transfer of Susan Carey from Chrisney
Elementary to Nancy Hanks Elementary. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the
motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson to approve the appointment of Lynn Keller as summer
school teacher at David Turnham. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve the appointment of Cheryl Moesner and Janessa
Steckler as summer school teachers at Nancy Hanks. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Bill Tempel made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve the appointment of Holly Stafford as upper level
summer school teacher at Nancy Hanks, salary from Safe-Haven funds. The motion carried
unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Max Reinke made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Mike Seckinger to approve the appointment of Seth Grundhoefer as
summer maintenance at Lincoln Trail for 108 hours this summer. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the appointment of Andy Bunner and Matt Stricklen
as full time summer maintenance help at Heritage Hills. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the appointment of Mary Ann Brumfield as German
teacher at Heritage Hills High School for 2005-2006 school year. The motion carried unanimously.
Acting Superintendent Mike Schriefer requested approval of the NCA/PL 221 Plans for each
school. Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles for approval. The
motion carried unanimously.
Acting Superintendent Schriefer submitted received estimates to fix the fire wall at David
Turnham. Dianne is recommending the low bid from Quality Craft Construction. Mr. Jim Buckles
made the motion, seconded by Mr. Mike Seckinger to approve Quality Craft Construction. The
motion carried unanimously.
Acting Superintendent Schriefer submitted received roof repair estimates for Lincoln Trail.
Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve Cron Roofing at
$5,750.00. The motion carried unanimously.
Set a meeting for Monday, June 6, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. This will be considered the first regular
or special meeting of the month (to be decided at the meeting). Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Max Reinke. The motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles, to approve the
following field trip requests:
Heritage Hills Middle School grade 8 to Washington, DC October 19-22, 2005
Heritage Hills Middle School grade 8 to Evansville, May 24.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the following
professional leaves:
Jennifer Hauser, Lois Vogel and Dianne Litkenhus to Columbus, OH, June 8-9.
Paul Steinmetz to West Lafayette, June 21 23 for FFA Conference.
Debbie Scott to Nashville, TN, June 21-24 for School Social Work Institute.
Lois Vogel, Lynn Keller, and Dianne Litkenhus to Indianapolis, June 29-30.
Tricia Vaal, Annette Altmeyer, and Melanie Sermersheim to Indianapolis, July 28-29, Oct
12-13, and December 9, 2005 for IPLA Teacher Coaching Training.
Melanie Sermersheim to Bloomington, IN on June 27-30.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Max Reinke made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Spencer County
ARC use a classroom at Heritage Hills for summer remediation for special needs students The
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson to approve Vincennes
University use Heritage Hills High School welding lab of an Introduction to Welding class.
Discussed need for a fee. The motion carried unanimously.
Acting Superintendent Schriefer reported on the following:
Pool Project putting up forms, build plywood wall to protect pool, looking at bathroom
flooring.
Chrisney/David Turnham projects receiving calls, hope for good alternative.
Music awards from ISSMA for 04-05 school year.
HHHS Graduation May 28, 3:00 p.m.
Alternative School Graduation May 24.
Mr. Jim Buckles commended Ms. Stutzman for music at Baccalaureate.
Mr. Max Reinke made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to recommend insurance
rebate given to non-certfied personnel and administrators at same rate as the certified staff of
$120/family plan and $60/single plan. The motion carried unanimously.
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)(4) 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 6:57 P.M.
The Board reconvened into Executive Session at 7:15 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)(4)
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 9:00 P.M. CDT.

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