BOARD MINUTES

Regular Meeting of the Board August 13, 2007 7:00 P.M.

WELCOME- Roger Henry, Debbie Smith - absent

REPORTS

PRESCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

After discussion about contractors not transporting preschool students on school buses a motion was made by Bruce Guernsey, seconded by Mike Biesecker, and carried unanimously to require contracted bus route owners/driver to continue the transportation of preschool students as they have in the past.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUESTS

CASH TRANSFER REQUEST:

I recommend the Board approve the following cash transfer request for the 2007-08 school year with approval contingent on space availability and parents providing transportation:

Western Boone Jr/Sr High

• Garrison Hull, 11^th grade – parent Lonnie Hull
• Tiffany Sloan, 11^th grade – parents David & Lisa Sloan
• Emily Sloan, 8^th grade – parents David & Lisa Sloan
• Chase Cunningham, 10^th grade – parents Mark & Beverly Cunningham
• Shelaina Reid, 6^th grade – parents John & Catherine Reid

Board motion:

Motion: Bruce Guernsey Second: Bill Noland (discussion) Vote: unanimous

INNER-COORPORATION TRANSFER REQUEST:

I recommend the Board approve the following inter-school transfer request for the 2007-08 school year with approval contingent on space availability and parents providing transportation:

Thorntown Elementary

• Drake Pike, 4^th grade; Dawson Pike, 3^rd grade; Destiny Pike, 1^st grade – parent Jill Pike
• Jody Miller, 6^th grade – parents Rusty & Marijane Miller

Board motion:

Motion: Bill Noland Second: Mike Biesecker (discussion) Vote: unanimous

BUDGET:

I recommend the Board approve the advertisement of the 2008 Budget, CPF Plan, and Bus Replacement

Plan.

Board motion:

Motion: Bill Noland Second: Bruce Guernsey (discussion) Vote: unanimous

SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT:

I move the Board approve the form of contract and addendum drafted by our board president and school attorney and authorize the trustees to sign them on behalf of the corporation.

Board motion:

Motion: Don Lamb Second: Mike Biesecker (discussion) Vote: unanimous

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:

I recommend the Board approve an additional assistant Athletic Director at Western Boone. This position will be added to the ECA schedule with a yearly payment of $1898 beginning this school year.

Board motion:

Motion: Bill Noland Second: Mike Biesecker (discussion) Vote: unanimous

PERSONNEL:

Resignations:

Karen Taylor – Instructional Assistant at Western Boone effective July 31, 2007.

Danny Toney – Custodian at Western Boone effective August 31, 2007.

Employment:

Susan Neese, Teacher – Western Boone

Adam Martin, Teacher – Western Boone

Paula Housley, Custodian – Western Boone

Kim Harrison – maternity leave for Carrie Ransom 8/13 – 12/21

Jennie Henry – maternity leave for Becky Crawford 8/12 – 12/21

Joy Gehm – maternity leave for Kylene Gott 8/12 – 10/12

Kathy Keith – maternity leave for Kelly Fettig 8/27 for 8 weeks

ECA:

Western Boone

Jennifer Brunty & Brooke Walden – Junior Class Sponsors

Ryan Hawkins & Krista Marconett – Sophomore Class Sponsor

Ryan Hawkins – Honor Society

Kim Hatch, Jennifer Brunty, & Michele Threlkeld – Foreign Interst Club

Kim Hatch – Cheerleader Sponsor – 7^th grade

Kim Hatch – Cheerleader Sponsor – 8^th grade

Kathy Fox & Jody Burks – Brain Game

Adam Martin – Jr High Cross Country Coach

Dana Pierce – Volleyball Coach – 7^th grade

Dave Hanson – JV Girls Soccor Coach

Lindsay Good – JV Volleyball Coach

Krista Marconett – 9^th grade Volleyball Coach

Granville Wells

Jennie Henry – Spell Bowl

Rene McCoskey – Math Bowl

Paula Zimmerman – Yearbook

Channa White – Vocal Music

April Turner – Visual Art

Allyson Gardner & Beth Juillerat – Student Council

Tres Barker, Sue Birge, & Carrie Barker – Afternoon ROCKS

Angie Popplewell & Lisa Climer – 5^th /6^th Volleyball

Bob MacBeth – 5^th Boys Basketball

Brian Hole – 5^th Girls Basketball

Jerry Revell – 6^th Girls Basketball

Thorntown

Jane Lawson – 6^th grade Volleyball Coach

PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:

Western Boone:

Becky Graham – Special Ed/Sign Language Aide– Cindy Tompkins class

Beth Hight – Jr High Special Ed Aide

Jeannie Shaw – High School Special Ed Aide

Dana Pierce – Jr High Special Ed Aide

Laura Myers – Study Hall Aide

Lisa Pierce – Remediation Aide

Mary Riley – Special Ed Aide – Mrs. Tompkins class

Sandy Sills – High School Special Ed Aide

Tammy Clanton – Vocational Ed Aide

Teresa Shepherd – Media Center Aide

Thorntown Elementary:

Michelle Martin – Extended Care AM Preschool Aide - CAPE

Jody Ames – Special Ed Aide

Jill Brindle – Special Ed Aide

Kim Clouser – Remediation Aide

Vicki Evans – AM Extended Care – PM Special Ed Aide - CAPE

Amy James – Special Ed Aide

Andrew Johnson – AM Special Ed – PM Preschool Aide

Lora Martin – Title I Assistant

Lora Rapp – Title I Assistant

Janice Strawmyer – Preschool – CAPE (Mohler)

Carol Haney – Speech Pathology Assistant

Granville Wells:

Jackie Eadie – AM Life Skills Aide & PM Preschool Aide - CAPE

Julie Lester – AM Opportunity Room Assistant

Sheri Riegel – Special Ed Assistant

Melanie Gall – Life Skills Assistant

Jennie Schaefer – Preschool Assistant - CAPE

Beverly Booms – Preschool Assistant (Developmental PK)

Tammy Cook – Special Ed Remediation Assistant – Opportunity Room

Sue Birge – Special Ed Assistant (Autistic –IEP)

Lisa Climer – Special Ed Assistant ( MiMd- IEP)

Courtney Mustin – Life Skills Assistant

Joan Doreff – Life Skills Assistant – ½ day

Board motion:

Motion: Bruce Guernsey Second: Don Lamb (discussion) Vote: unanimous

CLAIMS

The corporation treasurer and business manager will be available to answer questions regarding

claim items.

The chair will entertain a motion to accept the consent agenda items of personnel, and claims as presented.

Board motion:

Motion: Don Lamb Second: Bruce Guernsey (discussion) Vote: unanimous

OTHER BUSINESS OF THE BOARD

INFORMATION:

· Danny Ramsey request for driveway access

· Mark Neal Thank you letter

· SAT 2400 Program

· ISBA-IAPSS Annual Fall Conference October 1-2, 2007

· Thank you for the staff luncheon