MINUTES OF THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH SPENCER
COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION, LINCOLN CITY, INDIANA
IN SEPTEMBER 2005
The second 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, Mrs. Pam Thompson, Mr. Jim
Buckles, Mr. Bill Tempel, Mr. Mike Seckinger, and Mrs. Madonna Kline. This meeting was held on
Tuesday, September 27, 2005.
President Elliott called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. CDT.
President Elliott called for consideration of the minutes of September 12, 2005 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. 1470-1593. A motion to approve
the claims, with claims totaling $335,285.42 was made by Mrs. Pam Thompson and seconded by
Mrs. Madonna Kline. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Jim Buckles to approve the appointment of Dakota Stephens as non-certified aid
position at the Alternative School. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mr. Max Reinke made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the appointment of Beth Hoffman to replace Pam Sisley at
HHHS. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve the resignation of Candy Wilkerson as home school
instructor for Kelsey Bland. The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the appointment of Alex Isaacs and Tricia Vaal as home
school instructors for Kelsey Bland. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion on field trips. Consensus at this time is to continue as we are, but principals and
central office staff will weigh educational value of upcoming field trips.
Mr. Paul Steinmetz and FFA students presented program for 2005-2006 school year.
Mr. Kevin Hunter presented Adult Education Program.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mrs. Madonna Kline made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel for approval of the following field trips:
HHHS Boys Soccer to Bloomington Oct. 2
HHHS BPA Officers to Bloomington Oct. 15
HHHS BPA to Indianapolis March 5-6-7
HHHS Choir to Owensboro October 21
HHHS BPA to Louisville Oct. 11
HHHS FFA to Lincoln State Park Oct. 23 & 24 (Greenhand Camp)
HHHS FFA to Louisville Oct. 26-29 (Nat l Convention)
HHHS Agriculture students to Dale Park Sept. 29 (Soils Judging)
HHHS Agriculture Students to St. Meinrad Oct. 3
The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Bill Tempel to approve the following professional leaves:
Jennifer Kern to PBA contests in Indianapolis March 5-6-7
Sister Linda Bittner, OSB, Indiana Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages
Conference in Carmel Oct. 20
Robert Moore to Advanced Safety Specialists Meeting in Indianapolis Oct. 26-27
Jennifer Kern to national BPA contests in Orlando, FL, May 10, 11, 12, and 15
Debbie Scott to School Social Workers Conference in Indianapolis November 3-4
Sister Linda Bittner, OSB, Professional Development Facilitators workshop in
Bloomington Dec. 9
The motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mrs. Pam Thompson made the motion,
seconded by Mr. Max Reinke to approve the following use of facilities
Girl Scouts of Raintree Council to use Lincoln Trail cafeteria Sept. 27 at 6:00 P.M.
Lincoln Trail Cub Scout Pack 101 to use Lincoln Trail September 29, 7:00 P.M.
The motion carried unanimously.
Teresa Boyd, Nancy Hanks Elementary, has asked to purchase a loader frame, bucket, and
two turf tires for the tractor. Recommends that we purchase a New Holland 7308 Loader Frame and
60 HD bucket for $2625. She recommends the two tires be purchased at $79.95 each from John s
Tractor Service, Inc. Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson. The
motion carried 6-0 with Mr. Mike Seckinger abstaining.
On the recommendation of Superintendent Keller, Mr. Mike Seckinger made the motion,
seconded by Mrs. Pam Thompson to hire Quality Craft Construction to install access ramp at HHHS
in the amount of $11,956.25. The motion carried 5-1 with Mr. Jim Buckles abstaining.
Superintendent Keller reported on the following:
IAPSS-ISBA Conference
Pool update
Final ADM count
Mr. Bill Tempel made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Madonna Kline to approve bus route 16
decrease of 1 mile. 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)(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 8:30 P.M. CDT.
The Board reconvened into Executive Session at 8:42 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 10:25 P.M. CDT.

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