Executive Session Minutes Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation Administration Building Board Room Tuesday, August 12, 2014 5:30 pm EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board of School Trustees of the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation met in Executive Session Tuesday, August 12, 2014, in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Board members present: Kathy Vest, Greg Waltz, Joey Dallas, Judy Misiniec and Kevin Parks. Also present, Dr. Tim Edsell, Superintendent. The Executive Session subject matter to be considered is shown on the attached Agenda. The Board of School Trustees of the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation certifies that no subject matter was discussed other than the subject matter specified in the public notice. The Executive Session adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Kathy Vest, President Kevin Parks, Vice President Judy Misiniec, Secretary Joey Dallas, Member Greg Waltz, Member Board of School Trustees NHJ USC School Board Executive Session Minutes Page 1 of 1
Regular Session Minutes Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation Administration Building Board Room Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:00 pm BOARD MEETING: The Board of School Trustees of the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Board members present: Kathy Vest, Kevin Parks, Judy Misiniec, Joey Dallas, and Greg Waltz. Also present: Dr. Tim Edsell, Superintendent, and Roger Young, Corporate Attorney. The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was led by Board President. Kathy Vest, Board President, called the School Board meeting to order at 7:15 pm. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Upon proper motion by Greg Waltz and second by Joey Dallas, the Board approved adding several items to the agenda; an Overnight Field Trip/FFA (new business); Conflict of Interest forms for Susie Baker/Debbie Carter (new business); Homebound Instructor/Kate Schatz (personnel); ICMS Asst. Golf Coach/Jeffrey Button (personnel). CONSENT AGENDA: Upon proper motion by Kevin Parks and second by Joey Dallas, the Board accepted and approved the following items: Financial Report: See Attached Report Claims: See Attached Report Minutes: 1. Executive Session: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 2. Regular Session: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 3. Special Executive Session: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 4. Special Regular Session: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Cafeteria Report: See attached report. Transportation Report: See attached report Maintenance Report: See attached report. Principal s Reports: See attached reports. Technology Report: None this month. Health Services Report: None this month. Director of Instruction Report: See attached report COMMITTEE REPORTS C-9 REPORT: Greg Waltz reported on CTE Innovations grant for $126,000; shared a brochure that listed all schools and sponsors that contributed to making it possible. INLA sponsored a program for a C-9 student taking a landscaping class. This went to Cody Giordano who became Indiana s first Page 1 of 5
certified student with a full industry certification after completing 1000 hours. Cody is legally blind; he was born with a very rare disease. NHJ FOUNDATION: Judy Misiniec stated that there was an article in the Daily Journal this day reporting that the Foundation had given $23,000 back to the teachers in the last two years through money raised at Music at the Creek and payroll deduction from our employees. Music at the Creek will be coming up the last week in September. OLD BUSINESS: Trafalgar Storm Water Easement Project Roger Young reported the work would be in front of the elementary school. The town is asking for a 10-foot easement. Approximately 5 feet will be on school property. The town is requesting we allow them to use the easement. If we do, we will not be able to put any permanent structures on the easement. Roger was going to change the wording in the contract stating that the town should restore the land. Does the Board wish to grant the easement? The work will start in late Winter or early Spring and will be completed as soon as possible. Upon proper motion by Kevin Parks and second by Greg Waltz, the Board approved the Trafalgar Storm Water Easement project. Kathy Vest stated that this will throw our traffic flow into a major flux. If traffic becomes one way, we will have a problem getting the buses in and out of the elementary school. 2 nd Reading NEOLA Presented by Andy Cline last month; Mr. Cline asked the Board to accept the 2 nd reading of the following NEOLA policies: Bylaw 0151.1; Policy 1630.01 (FMLA/new); Policy 1662 (Anti- Harassment/new); Policy 3362/4362/5517 (Anti-Harassment/revised); Policy 3419.01, 4419.01 (Privacy Protections of Self-Funded Group Health Plans/revised) [delete]; Policy 3419.02/4419.02 (Privacy Protections of Fully Insured Group Health Plans/revised); Policy 3430.01/4430.01 (FMLA/revised); Policy 511 (Determination of Legal Settlement and Eligibility for Enrollment of Students without Legal Settlement in the Corporation/revised); Policy 5517.01 (Bullying/revised); Policy 5630.01 (Use of Seclusion & Restraint with Students/revised) [substitute local policy]; Policy 6144 (Investment Income/revised); Policy 6151 (Bad Checks & Uncollectable Debts/revised); Policy 7217 (Possession of Firearms & Weapons by Visitors/revised); Policy 7510.01 (Use of Corporation Physical Fitness Facilities/new); Policy 8510 (Wellness/revised) [substitute local language]. NEW BUSINESS Conflict of Interest Disclosure/Statement Forms Upon proper motion by Greg Waltz and second by Joey Dallas, the Board approved the Conflict of Interest forms being filled out annually by any Administrator who has a family member working in the Corporation. (These forms will be kept on file in the Administration Office.) American Red Cross Facilities Agreement Upon proper motion by Judy Misiniec and second by Kevin Parks, the Board approved the agreement between American Red Cross and NHJ to use our intermediate and middle schools as shelters in case of a serious emergency. Technology Department received a donated server from Infinite Campus Upon proper motion by Greg Waltz and second by Kevin Parks, the Board approved the Technology Department receiving a donated server from Infinite Campus. 1 st Reading Policy 9270 (Equivalent Instruction for Compulsory Attendance Compliance Purposes) Dr. Edsell made a recommendation to accept this policy. Roger Young, the Corporate Attorney, suggested the Board approve this policy by suspending the second and third reading due to the urgency of students getting started in the class they may wish to attend. Upon proper motion by Greg Page 2 of 5
Waltz and second by Kevin Parks, the Board suspended the rules to have the second and third reading of Policy 9270. Upon proper motion by Judy Misiniec and second by Joey Dallas, the Board adopted Policy 9270, which allows homeschooled children to attend school for part of a day and to participate in extra-curricular activities or clubs. Upon proper motion by Joey Dallas and second by Kevin Parks, the Board reinstated the rules that were suspended earlier regarding second and third readings of policy. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Town of Trafalgar Roger Young drew up the agreement based on last year s agreement which calls for one officer in the morning and one in the afternoon. The agreement needs to be signed by Dr. Edsell, notarized, and sent over to the Trafalgar Town Council. Upon proper motion by Greg Waltz and second by Joey Dallas, the Board approved the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Town of Trafalgar. Stipend for Two Administrators for Additional Administrative Duties for 2013-2014 School Year Upon proper motion by Judy Misiniec and second by Kevin Parks, the Board approved a one-time stipend of $4,800 for Andy Cline and a one-time stipend of $1,800 for Sean Zachery for additional administrative duties during the 2013-2014 school year. NHJ Breakfast Price Change for the 2014-2015 School Year Upon proper motion by Joey Dallas and second by Judy Misiniec, the Board approved the breakfast price change for the 2014-2015 school year. Overnight Field Trip/FFA/State Soils Contest/10.17-10.18.14 Upon proper motion by Greg Waltz and second by Kevin Parks, the Board approved the overnight field trip by the FFA. Personnel/Employment: Dr. Edsell ask the Board to accept the Personnel/Employment package in its entirety as presented. Personnel: A. Resignations/Retirements/Terminations 1. Resignation: ICIS 3 rd grade teacher/angela Williamson 2. Resignation: ICMS Special Ed Instruction Asst./Marcia Zupancic 3. Resignation: NHJ Bus Driver/Cindy Boyd 4. Resignation: ICES PT Cook/Sheila Hornberger 5. Resignation: ICMS Head Golf Coach/Bob Smith 6. Resignation: ICMS Volunteer Golf Coach/Donna Smith 7. Resignation: ICMS/ICHS Head Diving Coach/Susan Burbank B. Transfers/Leaves: 1. Transfer: NHJ Substitute Teacher to 5 th grade Special Ed. Asst./Amanda Johnson 2. Transfer: ICIS Special Ed. Asst. to 4 th grade Teacher/Lora Kyle 3. Transfer: NHJ Sub Cook to ICES PT Cook/Lora Love 4. Transfer: NHJ Sub Bus Driver to ICMS Special Ed Asst./Lisa Gruner 5. Transfer: NHJ Sub Bus Driver to FT Bus Driver / Lisa Gruner Page 3 of 5
6. Transfer: ICES/ICIS PT Custodian to Sub Custodian/Sherri Kotter 7. Medical Leave: ICHS FT Cook/Vena Taylor C. Employment 1. ICHS Social Studies Teacher/Tom Sullivan 2. ICIS Title I Assistant/Jacob Stevenson 3. ICIS Title I Assistant/Sarah Harmon 4. ICES Kindergarten Teacher/Kristina Gubert 5. ICES 1 st grade Teacher Maternity Leave/Carly Britt 6. ICMS ISS/Credit Recovery Supervisor/Connor Houston (coach) 7. ICMS Media Secretary/Beth Summers 8. NHJ Sub Cook/Linda Briggs 9. NHJ Sub Cook/Shana Shipley 10. NHJ Substitute Teachers/Mary Baird, Jeffrey Martin, William Merrick, Vicki Faulkner, Karena Sarber, Dawn Ford, Cassie Meadows 11. Volunteer Football Asst. Coach/Jacob Stevenson 12. Volunteer Football Asst. Coach/Derrick Lacey 13. Volunteer Football Asst. Coach/Tony Smith 14. ICMS Head Golf Coach/Jay Emenhiser (school employee) 15. ICMS Asst. Golf Coach/Jeffrey Button (share stipend with Emenhiser) 16. Homebound Instructor/Mark Appleton 17. Homebound Instructors/Angela Grubb and Lisa Wallace 18. Homebound Instructor/Kate Schatz 19. ICIS PT Title I Teacher /Jennifer Edsell 20. NHJ Bus Drivers for 2014-2015 School Year Upon proper motion by Judy Misiniec and second by Joey Dallas, the Board approved all personnel and employment in its entirety as presented. Dr. Edsell asked Andy Cline to present the I*Step results: There was an increase in math and language arts and an increase in both of these combined for the 3 rd grade when comparing 2013 to 2014. There were similar improvements for 4 th grade. The 5 th grade had improvements in both math and language arts. The sixth and seventh grade had a slight decrease; 8 th grade had an increase n language arts and a decrease in math. Overall corporation had an increase in language arts and a slight decrease in math. We rank 3 rd behind Center Grove and Clark Pleasant in our district. Dr. Edsell stated that being above 90% is phenomenal. Superintendent s Report: Dr. Edsell reported that school got off to a good start. We are approximately two students up from last year. We will be having an open house on Sunday, August 17, to welcome the new administrators. Dr. Edsell thanked the football parents for sprucing up the football field. Thanked everyone for coming up with the corporate calendar. The DOE will provide some workshops for career-ready standards due to the assessments coming in the Spring. Other items from the Board: Kevin Parks: Welcomed Scott Shimer and Dr. Edsell to the Corporation. Judy Misiniec: Judy reported that Fast Track took place on August 2 nd and free school supplies and backpacks were given to over 200 students. Also, the intermediate school will be having family movie night on August 29. Greg Waltz: Asked everyone to remember the young people in our schools who are struggling with some serious health issues. He welcomed all the new administrators and appreciates everyone s hard work and dedication to bring these people into our school system. Joey Dallas: Wanted to report that he met a girl walking on the road to meet bus #59 and is concerned about her safety. Dr. Edsell will speak with Jim Singleton our Transportation Director about this. Page 4 of 5
Kathy Vest: Very excited about the corporate calendar and invited everyone to come to the open house on Sunday. She appreciates everyone s hard work to get everyone in place on the first day of school. ADJOURNMENT: Upon proper motion made by Joey Dallas, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. Kathy Vest, President Kevin Parks, Vice President Judy Misiniec, Secretary Greg Waltz, Member Joey Dallas, Member Board of School Trustees/As Presented Board of School Trustees/Amended Page 5 of 5
Special Regular Session Minutes Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation Administration Building Board Room Wednesday, August 13, 2014 6:30 pm BOARD MEETING: The Board of School Trustees of the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation met for a special meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Board members present: Kathy Vest, Kevin Parks, Judy Misiniec, Joey Dallas, and Greg Waltz. Also present: Dr. Tim Edsell, Superintendent, and Debbie Carter, Business Manager. Dr. Tim Edsell called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was given. There were no additions to the agenda. NEW BUSINESS A. 2015 Budget Workshop The Board members discussed the 2015 Budget Appropriations with the Superintendent and Debbie Carter, Business Manager. It was decided to publish the 2015 Budget as presented on September 4 and September 11, 2014. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Kathy Vest, President Kevin Parks, Vice President Judy Misiniec, Secretary Greg Waltz, Member Joey Dallas, Member Board of School Trustees/As Presented Board of School Trustees/Amended NHJ USC School Board Special Session Minutes Page 1 of 1