NORTHWESTERN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OF SHELBY COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
July 12, 2012
The Board of School Trustees of the Northwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County met in regular session on Wednesday, July 12, 2012, at 7:00p.m. at the Administrative Office. Members present:John Merlau, Rick Persinger, Terry Morgan, Tim Kelly, andKen Polston. Jeremy Miller was absent.
1)Opening Items
Board President, Mr. Merlau called the meeting to order,and opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no comments from patrons.
2)Consent Agenda
a. Minutes - A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mrs. Pardue to approve the minutes of the June 13 regular board minutes as previously e-mailed. Motion passed 6-0.
b. Claims – A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Polston to approve the claims as presented in the total amount of $1,018,564.97. Motion passed 6-0.
3)Superintendent’s Report
a. Certified Personnel – Dr. Robbins submitted resignations from Robbie Geile, Matt Dunham, Jim Perry and Kristen Byker. A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mrs. Pardue to accept the resignations. Motion passed 6-0.
Dr. Robbins recommended hiring the following: Alex Higgins, high school/middle school Art; Adam Page, middle school 6th grade Math; Richard Ballard, middle school 7th grade Social Studies; MarlissaBoilanger, middle school 6th grade science; Keith Starost, high school geometry; Josh Landis, Director of Technology, Amber Maurice, middle school Guidance. Dr. Robbins also recommended a reassignment of job description for Rhonda Hill to become Director of Student Support Services. A motion was made by Mr. Polston and seconded by Mr. Morgan to approve the recommendations. Motion passed 6-0.
b. Classified Personnel – Dr. Robbins recommended hiring Cheryl Blocher to fill the middle school Instructional Assistant/Life Skills position. A motion was made by Mrs. Pardue and seconded by Mr. Persinger to approve the recommendation. Motion passed 6-0.
c. ECA Personnel – Dr. Robbins presented Ryan Day’s resignation as Summer Band Brass Tech and Woodwind Tech. A motion was made by Mr. Polston and seconded by Mr. Persinger to accept the resignation. Motion passed 6-0.
Dr. Robbins presented recommendations to hire the following: Tyler Hamblin, Summer Band Brass Tech and Woodwind Tech; Greg Hill, high school Cross Country Coach; Amy Sanders, high school Assistant Volleyball Coach; Amy Lawyer, 8th grade Volleyball Coach; and Abby Travis, 7th grade Volleyball Coach. A motion was made by Mr. Polston and seconded by Mr. Persinger to approve the recommendations. Motion passed 6-0.
d. Transfer Tuition–A motion was made by Mrs. Pardue and seconded by Mr. Morgan to approve allowing the following out-of-district students to attend Triton Central Schools in the 2012-2013 school year:
Staci Chambers, Traci Chambers, Griffin Reid, Tamia Squires, Makaela Hill, Kennedy Kissick, Ashton Sturm and Cullen Cook.
e. Budget Timeline- Dr. Robbins presented a timeline for completing and submitted the 2013 budget.
f. Building Project Update – Dr. Robbins reported on progress for completed the Phase II Renovation project. Meetings are being held to address a punch list that consisted of approximately 700 items. Currently, the list has been reduced to 380 items. We will not release any money until the list is completed. Mr. Polston suggested scheduling a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting to review this project and the 2012 project.
Dr. Robbins reported that the 2012 multi-purpose building project is on a tight schedule to be completed by the first home football game. There is a contingency plan in place. Mr. Persinger questioned whether the school side of the building is to have 2 serving windows. The building only has 1 blocked in currently. Dr. Robbins will address this with Bill Klennert.
Mr. Morgan reported that they are ready to begin the Mendenhall Gateway project, but are waiting on the State of Indiana to release the permit. They are continuing to sell bricks.
4)Input from School Board Members and Administration
Mr. Polston thanked Greg Hill for taking the cross country coach position.
Mr. Persinger questioned when Board reorganization is required. Dr. Robbins and Mr. Thopy researched this and found that organization will occur in January of 2013.
5)Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Kelly and seconded by Mr. Morgan to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion passed 6-0.
______President______Vice President
John MerlauJeremy Miller
______Secretary______Member
Ken PolstonTim Kelly
______Member ______Member
Terry MorganMary Pardue
______Member
Rick Persinger