MINUTES OF THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH
SPENCER COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION, LINCOLN CITY, INDIANA MAY 2005
The first 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 and Mrs. Madonna Kline. This meeting was held on Monday, May 9, 2005.
President Elliott called the regular board meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. CDT.
President Elliott called for consideration of the minutes of the April 25, 2005 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 a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson, to approve the Treasurer s
Report as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
The Board considered the Claim Docket listing Claims No. 529-612. A motion to approve the claims
totaling $209,325.65 was made by Mr. Jim Buckles and seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel. 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 non-renewal of non-permanent part time contract of Kelly
Ruxer at Chrisney Elementary. 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 non-renewal of non-permanent part time contract of Melissa
Stienecker at HHHS. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion,
seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline to approve the resignation of Donna Kouns, evening custodian at Nancy
Hanks Elementary. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve David Hochgesang, Biology teacher and Assistant Track Coach at
HHHS. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve Kara Hobbs, English teacher and Yearbook Sponsor at HHHS. The
motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion,
seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline to approve Brenda Gogel, evening custodian, and Brenda Kress and Carol
Fetter as summer custodial assistants at Nancy Hanks Elementary. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve Susan Roos as secretary at Chrisney 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 Heather Sisley as summer school teacher at Chrisney
Elementary, Ben Lawalin and Nikki Crews as ½ time summer school teachers if 2 sections are needed. The
motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion,
seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline to approve Alternative School Summer appointments of Mary Balbach 21
hours, Elaine Daubenspeck 21 hours, Sr. Linda Bittner 21 hours, Jason Wilkerson 21 hours, and Charlene
Hess 34 hours. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve Paul Steinmetz as Summer Agriculture teacher at HHHS. The
motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Ryan Akers and Jimmy Jones as summer band instructors. The
motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of the Interview Committee, Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion, seconded by
Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Becky Bates as Librarian at Lincoln Trail and Chrisney Elementary. The motion
carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer and Dr. Kosco, Mrs. Madonna Kline
made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson to approve Ashley Peters to full time ½ Kindergarten
and ½ time 4th grade at Chrisney Elementary. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Angie Burch as Librarian at HHHS. The motion carried
unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mr. Jim Buckles made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve Dr. John Kosco to continue as principal as well as teach PE (1-6)
and Health (4-6) at Chrisney Elementary. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve Bonnie Hohl as summer school teacher at Lincoln Trail if 15
students enroll. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve Molly Fischer as Student Council co-sponsor at HHHS. The
motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to correct the mistake of 16 ½ days sick leave bank to 16 for Nikki Crews.
The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve a one time payment, based on experience, per teacher, with another
$120 for teachers on a family plan insurance and $60 for single plans. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Schriefer, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve summer volleyball camp, summer football camp, and summer
basketball camp for boys and girls. The motion carried unanimously.
Acting Superintendent Schriefer requested approval to apply for Gifted/Talented grant. Mrs. Pam
Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles. The motion carried unanimously.
Acting Superintendent Schriefer requested approval to apply for Title I grant. Mr. Max Reinke made
the motion, seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles. The motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion, seconded by Mr. Max Reinke, to approve the following field
trip requests:
Chrisney Destination Team to Knoxville,TN for DI National Finals May 25-29.
Heritage Hills FFA to State Conference, West Lafayette June 13-16.
Heritage Hills FFA to Chrisney, May 13 and Saturday, May 21 to work on Habitat Home.
Chrisney Elementary Choir to Bakes Rest and Woodmont Health Care, May 24.
Lincoln Trail Choir to North Spencer Child Development and Scenic Hills, May 20.
Heritage Hills Middle School Student Council to Indianapolis, June 1.
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 following professional leave:
Rob Moore to Greenwood, IN for NCA Training, July 25-July 26.
The motion carried unanimously.
On the request of Acting Superintendent Mike Schriefer, new forms for Civil Rights Compliance,
and plan approval discussed. Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline and
Attorney Art Nordhoff approval. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Acting Superintendent Mike Schriefer, Jennifer Hohne requests
formation of National Technical Honor Society at HHHS. Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by
Mr. Mike Seckinger. The motion carried unanimously
Acting Superintendent Schriefer reported on the following:
A. Pool renovation has begun.
B. Commencement is May 28, 3:00 p.m. at Amphitheatre.
C. Alternative School graduation May 24, 2005.
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. Max Reinke. The
motion carried unanimously.
President Elliott officially and properly adjourned the meeting at 8:08 P.M.
The Board reconvened into Executive Session at 8:15 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)(9) and I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(A)(B).
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 11:15 P.M. CDT.

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