EDINBURGH COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Edinburgh, Indiana July 16, 2012 The Board of School Trustees met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on this date at the Administration Building, 202 S. Keeley Street, Edinburgh, IN 46124 with Mrs. Hamm presiding. Mrs. Weddle and Mr. Lollar were absent. Also attending were Dr. William Glentzer, Josh Edwards, Kevin Rockey, Tammy Lewis, Susan Ingels, April Mendez, Teresa Killion, Rocky Killion, Micah Heath, Eric Whitlock, Julia Whitlock, Laura Adkins, Rod Steele, Lois Steele, Paula Wright, Traci Foltz, Joanne Hollenbeck, Rick Bechtel, Cindy Bechtel, Julie Chambers, Ben Werne, Edna Whitlock, Frank Whitlock and Todd Tobias. Everyone present was led in prayer by Mr. Hardin and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mrs. Hamm. PRESENTATIONS A. Building Reports Mr. Edwards introduced the new staff members being approved at this meeting and welcomed them to the corporation. Mr. Edwards stated our ISTEP scores improved this year and are improving every year. Mr. Rockey stated we had twenty-seven students attend summer school at the high school. Varsity Volleyball has been busy with team camp and Varsity Boys Basketball just finished up their summer league. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mrs. Hamm invited public comments regarding agenda items. There were no public comments. NEW BUSINESS A. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the June 18, 2012 meeting. 2. Claims for Payment Claims #2698 through and including #2819 and payroll dates of 6/22/12 and 7/06/12. 3. Personnel Recommendation to approve Curtis Chase, Assistant Principal, resignation effective June 29, 2012; recommendation to approve Peggy Kinsey, First
Grade Teacher, resignation effective July 2, 2012; recommendation to approve Allison Miller, Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, resignation effective June 25, 2012; recommendation to approve Melissa O Malley, Title I Instructional Assistant, and Eighth Grade Volleyball Coach, resignation effective June 21, 2012; recommendation to approve Hilary Stinson, Special Education Instructional Assistant and Seventh Grade Volleyball Coach, resignation effective July 9, 2012; recommendation to approve Jennifer Bunton, Title I Instructional Assistant resignation effective July 10, 2012; recommendation to approve Kinsey Schue, MS/HS Life Skills/Emotional Disabilities Teacher & Assistant Athletic Director, resignation effective July 12, 2012; recommendation to approve Julie Chambers for Second Grade Teacher beginning August 1, 2012; recommendation to approve Ben Werne for MS/HS Band Director beginning August 1, 2012; recommendation to approve Tyler DeSpain for Volunteer Assistant Middle School Football Coach; recommendation to approve Micah Heath as Dean of Students beginning August 1, 2012; recommendation to approve Eric Whitlock Fourth Grade Teacher beginning August 1, 2012; recommendation to approve Laura Adkins as Kindergarten Teacher beginning August 1, 2012; recommendation to approve April Mendez as First Grade Teacher beginning August 1, 2012; recommendation to approve Matthew Kittle for MS/HS Computer Technician beginning July 17, 2012. 4. Donations - $5,000.00 from the Conover Foundation for Band Instruments; $3,000.00 from the Conover Foundation for the Early Learning Center; $3,000.00 from the Conover Foundation for Clothe-A-Child; $250.00 from Wells Fargo/Patricia Quillen for the Golf Team fund; $4,200.00 from Prom for a Promise for the Athletic fund to reduce cost of transportation charged to students. 5. Enrollment Estimates Enrollment estimates were presented to the board. 6. 2012 2013 ECA Contracts Recommendation to approve the ECA Contracts for the 2012 2013 school year. 7. Support Staff Wages Recommendation for a 1.57% increase on the support staff pay scale. Recommendation to split the technology exception from $5.16 per hour for one person to $2.62 per hour for the two MS/HS Technology Assistants. Recommendation to move Deputy Treasurer from support staff pay scale to the Administrative Salaries and Support Staff Wage sheet. 8. 2012 2013 Bus Driver Contracts Recommendation for approval of bus driver contracts for the 2012 2013 school year. 9. 2012 2013 Administrative Contracts Recommendation for approval of one year contracts with a 1.8% increase for the principals, $300.00 increase for the varsity football and basketball coaches and additional increases as shown for support staff as shown on the wages sheet. The nurse s contract is being increased by five days.
10. Stipend for Administrators, Certified & Support Staff Recommendation for approval of stipends for administrators, certified and support staff as presented in the board packet. Stipends will be paid August 24, 2012 to help offset the projected 10% increase in medical/dental insurance premiums. 11. Recommendation for approval of the 2011 Annual Financial Report to be advertised in August. Mrs. Taulman moved and Mr. Hardin seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented to the board. There was no further discussion. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no. B. Approval of Alternative School Program for Edinburgh Middle School Mr. Edwards presented the Alternative School Program for Edinburgh Middle School. Mr. Edwards stated the program we participated in at Earlywood was very limited and did not have any options for students who did not have an IEP. Having an Alternative School Program at the Middle School can better serve our students. They will receive work directly from their teacher of record and their teacher can check up on their progress. We can also wean our students from a partial day schedule to a full day schedule. With the Alternative School in our building we will save on transportation costs, a bus driver and bus monitor. Drew Glentzer will be the teacher. Mr. Edwards also stated the Alternative School can be used for credit recovery for High School students with the E2020 program. Mrs. Taulman asked how many students will participate. Mr. Edwards stated one student will start the program. Mr. Rockey stated it depends on how the school year goes. Last year we had five or six attend Earlywood. Mrs. Taulman asked if it was for the 7 th and 8 th grade only. Mr. Edwards stated it is for grades 1 through 12. Mrs. Taulman stated since the program could also be for the High School, she made the motion to approve the Alternative Education Program for the Edinburgh Community School Corporation. Mr. Hardin seconded. There was no further discussion. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no. C. Approval of RISE Evaluation Model Mr. Edwards presented the RISE Evaluation Model. He stated the committee consists of two East Side Teachers, Jennifer Mauntel and Casey Ernstes; and from the Middle School/High School, Stephanie Taylor, David Bauman, Julie Gacsko, Trent Shupperd, Mr.
Rockey and Mr. Edwards. He stated there are a lot of forms that explain how things will happen, and there will be a teacher in-service with the corporation on August 2, 2012. Mrs. Taulman made the motion to approve the RISE Evaluation Model. Mr. Hardin seconded. There was no further discussion. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no. D. Approval of Athletic Department Handbook and Fee Dr. Glentzer presented the Athletic Department Handbook and fee. Dr. Glentzer stated there were very little changes in the handbook other than the new concussion policy. The transportation fee dropped this year from $20.00 to $10.00 due to the $4,200.00 donation. Mr. Hardin made the motion to approve the Athletic Department Handbook and $10 transportation fee. Mrs. Taulman seconded. There was no further discussion. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no. E. Approval of Job Description of Dean of Students and Revised Job Description of Middle School/High School Guidance Counselor Dr. Glentzer presented the job descriptions of the Dean of Students and the revised job description of the Middle School/High School Guidance Counselor. Dr. Glentzer stated Mr. Rockey and Mr. Edwards worked on the job descriptions. The Dean of Students job description is a combination of the Assistant Principal and adding testing coordinator to it due to Mr. Heath being the testing coordinator in the past. The Middle School/High School Guidance Counselor job description had not been updated since the two positions were combined to one. Mrs. Taulman made the motion to approve the job description of the Dean of Students and the revised job description of the Middle School/High School Guidance Counselor. Mr. Hardin seconded. There was no further discussion. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no. F. Possibly Renaming Edinburgh Community Middle School/High School Athletic Complex for Steve Hollenbeck Mrs. Hamm stated the discussion of renaming the Middle School/High School Athletic complex will be done on a different format. We will ask Dr. Glentzer how this came
about and then ask for public comments. Dr. Glentzer stated there has been some discussion around the community about renaming the Middle School/ High School Athletic Complex or the High School Gymnasium in memory of Steve Hollenbeck. He met with Rick Bechtel about redoing the sign at the Athletic Complex with the funds donated in Steve Hollenbeck s memory. The sign at the Athletic Complex needs replaced so now would be a good time to rename the Athletic Complex in memory of Steve. Renaming the Athletic Complex for Steve Hollenbeck would be seen by more people in the community than if the High School Gymnasium was renamed for him. Mrs. Hamm stated personally it is the timing. It s not just needing a sign changed at the Athletic Complex; it s what we want to do in memory of Steve Hollenbeck. If we want to do a dedication at a football game this season, it needs to be approved tonight. Mrs. Hamm stated she has talked to Mr. Lollar and Mrs. Weddle since they were not going to be here tonight and she is confident that both are in agreement with renaming the Athletic Complex. Mrs. Taulman made the motion that we rename the Middle School/High School Athletic Complex in memory of Steve Hollenbeck. Mr. Hardin seconded. There was no further discussion. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Dr. Glentzer stated Mrs. Brooke Phillips resigned as Principal at East Side Elementary to be Principal at Maple Grove Elementary in the Center Grove Community School Corporation. Mrs. Taulman made the motion to accept Mrs. Phillips resignation. Mr. Hardin seconded. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no.
BOARD INPUT Mrs. Taulman congratulated the committee for using the Rise Evaluation Model and having the in-service. She also said she is happy about adding the Dean of Students for the Edinburgh Community Middle School/High School. Congratulations to the new teachers, especially Eric Whitlock who was her former student. Mrs. Taulman said she is glad we re naming the Middle School/High School Athletic Complex after Steve Hollenbeck. Mr. Hardin congratulated the new teachers. He also stated when he was in school he thought summer time was fun for everyone. He has learned quickly a lot goes on with the administration, principals and teachers in the summer. Thank you for all of your hard work. Mrs. Hamm thanked Mrs. Phillips for her years as principal at East Side Elementary. Lots of good things happened at East Side under her leadership. Mrs. Hamm stated opening day for teachers is August 1, 2012 our next regular board meeting is August 20, 2012. The ISBA conference is September 24 th and 25 th. Mrs. Hamm reminded the board they need to look at models for evaluating the Superintendent, and the board needs to set up a special meeting to look at the models. Mrs. Hamm welcomed all the new teachers and those who came to support them. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hardin made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Taulman seconded. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no. CATHY HAMM, PRESIDENT GUY HARDIN, MEMBER KIM WEDDLE, VICE-PRESIDENT JUSTIN LOLLAR, MEMBER ALICE TAULMAN, SECRETARY