NORTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

NINE HUNDRED TWELFTH MEETING

The members of the Board of School Trustees of the North Putnam Community School Corporation held their Nine Hundred Twelfth (912) Meeting, Special Session, Thursday, September 1, 2005, 7:00 PM, at the North Putnam Community School Corporation Administration Office, 300 North Washington Street, Bainbridge, IN 46105.

Board members present: Dale McGaughey

Patricia Baldwin

Debra Sillery

Mark Fordice

Carl Blau

Board members absent: Jon Buser

Charlie Boller

Superintendent present: Murray F. Pride

Administrative Assistant absent: Kevin Emsweller

Attorney, absent : Gene Hostetter

President Dale McGaughey called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

PUBLIC HEARING:

President McGaughey opened the public hearing. Superintendent Pride stated that the budget had been properly advertised and the law requires a public hearing in regards to the 2006 Budget, 2006 Capital Projects Fund and the 10-Year Bus Replacement Plan.

1. Public Hearing on the proposed 2006 Budget was opened by President McGaughey

There being no comments or questions from patrons or board members, the Budget Hearing was closed.

2. Public Hearing on the proposed 2006, 2007 and 2008 Capital Projects Fund was opened by President McGaughey

There being no comments or questions from patrons or board members, the Public Hearing on the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Capital Projects Fund was closed.

3. Public Hearing on the proposed 10-Year Bus Replacement Plan was opened by President McGaughey.

There being no comments or questions from patrons or board member, the Public Hearing on the 10-Year Bus Replacement Plan was closed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Superintendent Pride recommended the approval of the request for the TSLA to travel to Plainfield, Camp Camber and Craig Middle School in Plainfield for an overnight trip on September 8 & 9, 2005.

After discussion, Mark Fordice motioned to approve the overnight trip request for the TSLA to travel to Plainfield as recommended by Superintendent Pride. Debbie Sillery seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of five (5) ayes and zero nays.

PERSONNEL:

Superintendent Pride recommended the following North Putnam Community School Corporation and Old National Trail Special Services Cooperative personnel:

I.  Personnel:

1. Resignation, Non-Certified Staff:

A. Dee Wendling High School

Athletic/Administrative Secretary

Effective September 2, 2005

B. Rhonda Galloway Bainbridge Elementary

Instructional Assistant

Effective August 17, 2005

2. Transfer, Non-Certified Staff:

A. Mildred Herbert Bainbridge Elementary

From ONT Instructional Assistant

To Corporation Instructional Assistant

New Position

Effective August 22, 2005

B. Lisa Asher Bainbridge Elementary

From ONT Instruct Asst. at Greencastle HS

To Corporation Instructional Assistant

Effective August 23, 2005

3. Employment, Non-Certified Staff:

A. Amber Goode Bainbridge Elementary

Instructional Assistant

Replacing Christie Herrman

Effective August 23, 2005

B. Jill Ferguson Roachdale Elementary

Instructional Assistant

New Position

Effective August 29, 2005

4. Resignation, Extra-Curricular Staff:

A.  Linda Patrick 8th Grade Volleyball Coach

5. Employment, Extra-Curricular Staff:

A. Michelle Spencer 8th Grade Volleyball Coach

B.  Aaron Allee Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach

C. Valerie Preecs & Middle School Cross Country Volunteer Coach

Jeff Salyers

OLD NATIONAL TRAIL SPECIAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE

I. Personnel:

1.  Termination, Non-Certified Staff:

A. Sara Pringle North Putnam Middle School

Interpreter for Hearing Impaired

Effective August 15, 2005

2. Resignation, Non-Certified Staff:

A. Jodi Clodfelter North Putnam Middle School

Instructional Assistant

Effective August 16, 2005

B. Carrie Myers Greencastle Middle School

Instructional Assistant

Effective August 16, 2005

C. Michele Huelsmann Mill Creek East Elementary

Instructional Assistant

Effective August 12, 2005

3. Employment, Non-Certified Staff:

A. Judy Kennedy Middle School

Instructional Assistant

Replace Jodi Clodfelter

Effective September 12, 2005

B. Casey Purvis Mill Creek East Elementary

Instructional Assistant

New Position

Effective August 22, 2005

C. Rena Harmon Mill Creek East Elementary

Instructional Assistant

Replace Debbie Bell

Effective August 16, 2005

D. Tina Fogle Greencastle Middle School

Instructional Assistant

Replace Carrie Myers

Effective August 16, 2005

E. Shelley Fields Bainbridge Elementary

Instructional Assistant

Replace Mildred Herbert

Effective August 22, 2005

Debbie Sillery motioned to approve the above North Putnam Community School Corporation and Old National Trail Special Services Cooperative personnel as recommended by Superintendent Pride. Patricia Baldwin seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of five (5) ayes and zero (0) nays.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mark Fordice moved for adjournment of the Nine Hundred Twelfth (912) Meeting at 7:07 PM. Debbie Sillery seconded the motion, and it carried by a vote of five (5) ayes, zero (0) nays.

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Dale A. McGaughey, President Mark A. Fordice, Member

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Patricia Baldwin, Vice-President Charlie Boller, Member

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Debra Sillery, Secretary Jon Buser, Member

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Carl Blau, Member