SEPTEMBER 9, 2003

SEPTEMBER 9, 2003

The Board of School Trustees of the Anderson Community School Corporation met in the Auditorium of the Administration Center, 1229 Lincoln Street, at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Brian Bays, President, called the meeting to order.

REFLECTION/PLEDGE

Attendees observed a moment of silent reflection and then stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

The following members were present:

Brian H. Bays...................................................................................................... President

Patricia L. Gaither................................................................................... Vice President

Tobi K. Jones.................................................................................................... Secretary

James F. Ault................................................................................... Assistant Secretary

Jean L. Chaille...................................................................................... Board Member

Keith Millikan......................................................................................... Board Member

Irma Hampton Stewart....................................................................... Board Member

Administrators attending the meeting were:

Timothy D. Long.................................................................................... Superintendent

Mikella Lowe........................................................................ Assistant Superintendent

Lynn Black................................................ Director Curriculum/Staff Development

Kevin J. Brown................................................................................. Business Manager

Lennon C. Brown.................................................. Principal, Highland High School

Finger, Mark.......................................... Assistant Principal, Highland High School

Randall Lee..................................................................... Assistant Business Manager

Elizabeth Pritchett........................................................... Director Special Education

Roger Shockley........................................... Dir. Facilities, Health, Safety & Capitol

..................................................................................................... Projects Management

JoDean Washington......................................... Ex. Dir. Community Development

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mrs. Lowe requested the addition of a field trip and personnel items on page 16. Dr. Long requested the addition of the hiring of W. R. Dunkin, for the East Side Elementary School project-which would be addressed under the Architectural Update agenda item.

COMMENTS FROM PATRONS

Mr. Shawn Gregg, 2104 Park Avenue, reported he appreciated the new schools in Anderson, but was concerned about low test scores. Mr. Gregg requested cutting any unnecessary programs until the scores were at least equal to or above the national average. Mr. Gregg was in favor of one new high school, rather than refurbishing the existing two high schools.

Ms. German, Madison County NAACP Education Chairman, questioned changes in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and requested a copy of last year’s book to compare any changes. Mrs. Lowe will get that information to Ms. German.

Ms. Tobi Jones, Board of School Trustees member, referred to an article in U S A Today, quoting First Lady Laura Bush as requesting cash-strapped states to spare funds for the teachers’ salaries from any necessary budget cuts. Ms. Jones is concerned about the number of job applicants that have gone elsewhere and not come to Anderson. Ms. Jones felt the budget cuts have cut too deeply into the staff; that ACS has rising enrollment but a lowering in staff numbers. Ms. Jones asked for consideration that two classes with 30 students and aides, be split into three classes with teachers and no aides. Ms. Jones urged everyone to get to the bargaining table and resolve the issue.

Mr. Jim Janes, 705 Oxford Road, expressed his concern over the tax reassessment and the impact this will have on taxpayers. Mr. Janes urged

caution on all costs until the taxpayers have better information on the reassessment.

Ms. Sheryl Myers, a Highland High School science teacher, spoke of the antiquated phone system at Highland High School that does not even allow her to call the administration center. Ms. Myers reported buying paper and ink jets for student supplies out of pocket. Ms. Myers also reported teaching in very hot conditions in the summer and 60 degree temperatures in the winter. Ms. Myers urged addressing the crumbling high school buildings.

Mr. Thom Earl, proposed renaming the football field at Anderson High School to the James Sutton Field. This would honor past Anderson High School principal and later-Assistant Superintendent, Mr. James Sutton.

ANDERSON FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Mr. Muir reported a Board Member’s comment earlier this evening, regarding a 1950’ish situation. Mr. Muir stated it was a shame that people have to stand up for what they deserve. Mr. Muir reported his honor at being appointed to the Governor’s Indiana Education Roundtable. Mr. Muir reported he had requested release time to attend these roundtable meetings, and this release was denied. Mr. Muir then chose not to attend the next meeting due to lost wages if he did attend. The future meetings for this roundtable will be in September, October, November and December and would start at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Muir would request leaving Anderson at 12:00 noon. Mrs. Stewart responded her hope that the administration would meet with Mr. Muir for a reasonable conversation with regard to this issue. Mr. Millikan reported this would not cost ACS one dime, and that ACS should be honored to have Mr. Muir serve. Mr. Bays reported the real question is ACS’s responsibility and stated that Mr. Muir could attend and take deduct days. Mr. Bays opinion was that it should be without pay.

Mr. Millikan moved to grant Mr. Muir time to attend the Governor’s Indiana Education Roundtable. Mrs. Jones seconded the motion.

Mrs. Stewart moved to table the motion. Mrs. Gaither seconded. The move to table was voted yes by: Mr. Ault, Mr. Bays, Mrs. Chaille, Mrs. Gaither, and Mrs. Stewart. The move to table was voted no by: Mrs. Jones and Mr. Millikan. Mr. de la Bastide of the Herald Bulletin, requested information on all 2003 leaves for administrators, by name and cost.

POLICY FORMATION READING

The Board, once again, addressed policies and made the following suggestions.

0140, page 8 of 11: Mrs. Stewart wanted to omit “ONLY” in phrase, “Act only upon the recommendation of the Superintendent”. Dr. Long reported “ONLY” allows for a consistent point of contact to be with the Superintendent. The board agreed to the following: “In order to maintain such desirable relationships, the Board should act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent as to employment and dismissal matters.”

144.3, page 9 of 11: Change from “by July 15^th meeting” to, “Annually during the month of July.”

151.1: Finance committee of the Board and the financial officers of the corporation were discussed with no suggested change in wording.

0166: “Mail the agenda four days” should be “four working days.”

0175: Clarify wording to be: “shall be eligible for reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the policy of the corporation.” (this refers to policy of 0144.1)

1028 HEARING

Dr. Long announced the purpose of this hearing was to give the public information about the proposed High School Rejuvenation Project. The first phase of this project would involve the majority of classrooms at both Anderson High School and Highland High School. The rejuvenation of these buildings would allow for no lost instructional time for students due to heat/cold issues that are faced at this current time. Rejuvenated high schools would attract families to Anderson and the rejuvenation would bring both facilities into line. Dr. Long reported the low interest rates at this time would be a positive for going ahead with Phase I of this project.

Proposed plans showed relocating the football track at Highland High School and the new academic portion of the building. The Anderson High School plan showed the front of the building, toward Madison Avenue, would be the new construction. The track/football field would remain in the same location. The Phase I plan shows Anderson High School with 315,000 square feet and Highland High School with 323,000 square feet. The initial part of Phase I would be to air condition the areas as quickly as possible. The total construction (hard) costs for both facilities for Phase I is listed at $32,600,000.00 and this figure is not to exceed $40,000,000.

Dr. Long recommended the use of an Owner’s Representative for this project and recommended Mr. Richard Banks for that job. Mr. Sid Baker, of Indiana Public Finance Group, reported the State Property Tax Control Board set standards for reasonable fee structures for the architects, attorney’s, underwriters and loose equipment for any project. The size of the bond issue is listed at $40m, with the lease term being 24 years. The interest rate is listed at 5.94%, with the range of rates between 3.75% and 6.50%. The average annual lease payment would be $4,238,826. The estimated property tax impact on a $75,000 assessed value home would be an annual increase of $74.37, with a monthly increase of $6.20. Dr. Long reported working with six corporate sponsors for alternative financing.

Patron Mr. Shawn Gregg felt renovating the two high schools was not a long-term solution and that the job needed to be done right the first time.

An unnamed patron from the audience questioned what is done with any leftover money. Dr. Long responded that other options on the project could then be looked at and added to if there was leftover money.

Mr. de la Bastide, of the Herald Bulletin, questioned the viability of the buildings if only Phase I was completed. Staff answered that everything would still be very usable if only Phase I was completed.

Mr. Mark Finger, assistant principal of Highland High School, reported his work on the last bond issue addressing the high schools and the lack of success with that drive. In the years since that bond drive, the facilities have not improved and staff and students still have problems with heat and cooling. Mr. Finger stated the urgency for the Phase I project to begin.

Mr. Muir, of the Anderson Federation of Teachers, questioned extra acreage at the Anderson Elementary School plus an empty home sitting on the Erskine property and wondered about the time-frame for sale of same.

Dr. Long responded the objective would be to sell sooner than later.

Mr. Jack Larimore, an Anderson Community School employee, reported the need for more technology support for the corporation.

Mr. Thom Earl questioned new square footage in Phase I. Anderson High School is listed at 135,000 with Highland High School at 132,000.

Following no more audience questions, the 1028 Hearing was closed by Mr. Bays, President of the Board.

EXHIBIT A

1028 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Anderson Community School Corporation board of School Trustees at a regular meeting on July 22, 2003, determined to hold a public hearing on September 9, 2003, in accordance with I.C. 20-5-52-2 for the purpose of answering questions and listening to taxpayers’ comments and any evidence they may present about the proposed renovation of and improvements to the Anderson High School and Highland High School buildings (the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Anderson Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees has carefully studied all of the known options and feels that the proposed Project is in the best interest of the present and future students to be served by these facilities; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Project will be constructed for the purpose of providing an improved educational program and environment for students;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the projected cost of the renovation of and improvements to Anderson High School is $16,300,000 and the projected cost of the renovation of and improvements to Highland High School is $16,300,000 and projected nonconstruction costs of $7,400,000 resulting in total project costs of $40,000,000;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the projected $40,000,000 will be funded by one or more of the following: Capital Projects Fund, Common School Fund Loan, General Obligation Bond Issue, and Building Corporation Bond Issue with an anticipated impact on the Debt Service Fund tax rate of 20.1 cent per $100 assessed valuation based on an estimated $1,525,000,000 assessed valuation beginning in 2004.

Passed and adopted this 9^th day of September, 2003.

On a motion by Mr. Ault, seconded by Mrs. Chaille, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 1028 Resolution.

EXHIBIT B

PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the Anderson Community School Corporation (the “School Corporation”) published notice of a preliminary determination hearing on August 19, 2003 in the Anderson Herald Bulletin and Elwood Call-Leader and mailed such notice to any organizations requesting such notice as provided in Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-3.1; and

WHEREAS, a preliminary determination hearing has been held in accordance with said notice and Indiana law; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of School Trustees of the School Corporation preliminarily determines to enter into a lease for the renovation of and improvements to the Anderson High School and Highland High School buildings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the lease will be for a maximum term of 24 years with a maximum annual lease rental of $3,523,000. The maximum annual lease rental has been estimated based upon an estimated principal amount of bonds of $40,000,000 and estimated interest rates ranging from 3.75% to 6.50% and total interest costs of $35,912,728. The School Corporation expects to incur annually $457,000 in operating costs for which a new facilities appeal may be sought and currently expects to appeal for an increased adjusted base levy to pay these estimated costs. The purpose of the lease is to provide for the renovation of and improvements to the Anderson High School and Highland High School buildings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Board of School Trustees is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of this preliminary determination in accordance with Indiana law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if a petition pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-20-3.1 is filed, the Secretary of the Board of School Trustees is hereby authorized to publish a notice of the applicability of the petition and remonstrance process pursuant to Indiana law.

Passed and adopted this 9^th day of September, 2003.

On a motion by Mrs. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Millikan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Preliminary Determination Resolution.

UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

ANDERSON ELEMENTARY

Mr. Richard Banks reported Anderson Elementary up and running and the process for close-out proceeding, and being essentially complete.

ERSKINE ELEMENTARY

Mr. Ron Downing, reported the binder in the visitor parking area 75% complete at the Erskine site and stated the project was on schedule even with all the rain experienced recently.

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY

Mr. Mike Montgomery, reported final plans for the two-phase building site were distributed today for the East Side Elementary School with the bid date of October 9, 2003. Contractors would be working on-site a short time after the bidding.

HIRING OF OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. Long recommended Richard Banks to continue employment, as an Owner’s Rep., on the East Side Elementary and high school projects. Mr. Banks’ contract for Anderson Elementary will end at the end of September, 2003. The monthly fee for this would be $.8,950.00. Dr. Long recommended a twelve-month contract. Mrs. Stewart questioned the following issues: Mr. Banks’ being paid during time off, along with the Board receiving complete reports in a timely manner, and reviewing the work of the contractor should take priority for Mr. Banks. Mr. Banks reported that if he is absent more than two days from the project, a substitute would do the job at no fee to ACS. Mr. Banks felt all the listed concerns were valid and was willing to comply. Mrs. Gaither made a motion to approve the hiring of Richard Banks as Owner’s Rep. for the East Side Elementary and high school projects, contingent on the concerns listed above. Mr. Ault seconded the motion. The motion passed with five ayes. Mrs. Jones and Mr. Millikan voted no.

HIRING OF W. R. DUNKIN

Mr. Millikan was not aware of the salary fee for Mr. Dunkin. Mr. Kevin Brown, Business Manager, reported that fee was negotiated by himself and Dr. Long. The fee for the East Side Elementary project was set at $575,000. The information was given to the Board at the July 22, 2003 meeting. Mrs. Stewart reported the average percentage range for fees as between 3.4% to 8-9%, with the Dunkin fee set at between 4-4.5%. Mr. Ault moved to hire W. R. Dunkin as construction manager for the East Side Elementary School and the high school projects. Mrs. Chaille seconded. The voted passed with four ayes, with Mrs. Jones, Mr. Millikan and Mrs. Stewart voting no.

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

Dr. Long reported on the upcoming Indiana School Boards Association meeting October 9, 2003 in Hagerstown at 6:00 p.m. and invited the Board members participation.

RESOLUTION OF APPROPRIATIONS

Mr. Kevin Brown, asked for approval of the following resolution:


















school corporation the following:




	Total Fund


TOTAL APPROPRIATED - ALL FUNDS		84,902,000

Passed and adopted by the Board of School Trustees this 9th day of September 2003.




	Brian Bays, President


	Patricia L. Gaither, Vice President


	Tobi K. Jones, Secretary


	James F. Ault, Assistant Secretary


	Jean L. Chaille, Board Member


	Keith Millikan, Board Member


	Irma Hampton Stewart, Board Member

On a motion by Mrs. Gaither, seconded by Mrs. Chaille, the Board voted unanimously to approve this resolution.

RESOLUTION OF TAX RATES

On a motion by Mr. Ault, seconded by Mrs. Gaither, the Board voted unanimously to approve this resolution.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2004 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND PLAN

This resolution is adopted by the Board of Trustees of Anderson Community School Corporation of Madison County, Indiana.

Whereas, a School Capital Projects Fund has been established; and

Whereas, the Board of Trustees is required under IC 21-2-15 to adopt a plan with respect to the capital projects fund; and

Whereas, the Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the capital projects fund plan on the 12^th day of August, 2003 at 1229 Lincoln Street, Anderson, Indiana.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the plan for Anderson Community School Corporation, for the years 2004 to 2006, is hereby incorporated by reference into this resolution, and is adopted as the Board of Trustees’ plan with respect to the School Capital Projects Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees shall submit a certified copy of this resolution (including the adopted plan) to the Department of Local Government Finance as required by IC 21-2-15-9 for approval.

Adopted this 9^th day of September, 2003.

AYE NAY

Attest: , Secretary of Board of Trustees

On a motion by Mrs. Chaille, seconded by Mrs. Gaither, the Board voted unanimously to approve this resolution.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE YEAR 2004

BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN

The Board of Trustees of Anderson Community School Corporation of Madison County, Indiana, hereby adopts the following Resolution:

WHEREAS, a School Bus Replacement Plan has been established; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is required under IC 21-2-11.5-3.1 to adopt a plan with respect to School Bus Replacement; and

WHEREAS, the Board of School Trustees held a public hearing on the plan on the 12^th day of August, 2003, at the Administration Center, 1229 Lincoln Street, Anderson, Indiana.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of School Trustees that the plan entitled 2004 Bus Replacement Plan, for the years 2004 through 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference into this resolution, and is adopted as the Board of Trustees’ plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees shall submit a certified copy of this resolution and adopted plan, as required by statute, to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for approval.

ADOPTED this 9^th day of September, 2003.

On a motion by Mr. Ault, seconded by Mrs. Chaille, the Board unanimously voted to approve this resolution.

CLAIMS

Mr. Kevin Brown, recommended the approval of the following claims numbered 4947 to 5519:

On a motion by Mrs. Chaille, seconded by Mr. Millikan, the Board unanimously approved the listed claims.

INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

Mr. Brown recommended acceptance of the insurance settlement for the Valley Grove roof issue, in the amount of $264,000. On a motion by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mrs. Gaither, the Board voted unanimously to accept this insurance settlement amount.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Mrs. Lowe, Assistant Superintendent, recommended the Board’s approval for the following Human Resource items.

II Human Resources

A. Action

NEW HIRES

CERTIFIED

Jeffrey B. Bates – Computer Teacher – South Side Middle School – Effective 8/28/03.

Marci L. Cochran – Third Grade Teacher – Forest Hills Elementary School – Effective 8/29/03.

Adrianne Rae Floyd – Science Teacher – High School Options – Effective 8/18/03.

James C. Fuller – Half Time Academic Advancement Teacher – College Corner/Park Place Elementary Schools – Effective –9/8/03.

Lucretia Goe – Second Grade Teacher – Anderson Elementary School – Effective 8/19/03.

Sara R. Hale – Kindergarten Teacher – Forest Hills/Valley Grove Elementary Schools – Effective 8/27/03.

J. Thomas Morgan – Fourth Grade Teacher – Forest Hills Elementary School – Effective 8/29/03.

Jennifer E. Jones – Moderate Mental Disabilities/Severe Mental Disabilities Teacher – College Corner Elementary School – Effective 8/20/03.

Anna L. Juncker – Art/Special Education Teacher – East Side Middle School – Effective 8/19/03.

Jennifer Hudson Roberts – Kindergarten Teacher – Meadowbrook/Twenty-fifth Street Elementary Schools – Effective 8/27/03.

Kristy Winkle Sroufe – Kindergarten Teacher – Robinson Elementary School – Effective 8/21/03.

David L. Suchocki – First Grade Teacher – Anderson Elementary School – Effective 9/2/03.

Angie Towle – Fifth Grade Teacher – Valley Grove Elementary School – Effective 8/21/03.

Kellie C. Young – Learning Disabilities Resource Teacher – Robinson Elementary School – Effective 8/19/03.

Michelle N. Rose – Half Time Fifth Grade Teacher –

Robinson Elementary School – Effective 9/8/03

NEW HIRES

NON-CERTIFIED

Gail Bitner – One-on-One Instructional Assistant – Autism Spectrum Disorder – Effective 8/19/03

Allison Canady – One-on-One Special Education Instructional Assistant for Medically Fragile Student – Anderson Elementary School – Effective 8/25/03.

Kendrick Clark – One-on-One Special Education Instructional Assistant for an Autistic Child – North Side Middle School – Effective 8/25/03.

Linda Dubuque – Special Education Instructional Assistant – Killbuck Elementary School – Effective 8/19/03.

Hallie Lozowski – Classroom Instructional Assistant for Fourth Grade – Edgewood Elementary School – Effective 9/4/03.

Jennifer L. Snyder – Secretary – North Anderson Elementary School – Effective 8/26/03.

Cynthia Stookey – One-on-One Instructional Assistant – Tenth Street Elementary School – Effective 8/22/03.

Susan Waters – Classroom Instructional Assistant for First Grade – Tenth Street Elementary School – Effective 9/2/03.

Elizabeth Warmke – Classroom Instructional Assistant for Fifth Grade – Killbuck Elementary School – Effective 8/21/03.

Amiee Gilley – Emotional Disabilities Special Education Instructional Assistant – South Side Middle School – Effective 9/8/03.

Beth Ann Kennedy –Classroom Instructional Assistant for Fifth Grade - Killbuck Elementary School – Effective 8/29/03.

Olga Pardo – Emotional Disabilities Special Education Instructional Assistant – Anderson High School – Effective 9/8/03.

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS

Megan Caudill – New Futures Learning Center at Greenbriar – Effective 8/19/03.

Lisa Murray – New Futures Learning Center – HS Options – Effective 8/25/03.

Terrell Rolling – New Futures Learning Center at Greenbriar – Effective 8/19/03.

Carol J. Ruh – New Futures Learning Center at Greenbriar – Effective 8/20/02.

TITLE 1 INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS

Rhonda Cantrell – Title 1 Instructional Assistant – Pre-School Ebbertt Education Center – Effective 8/19/03.

Teresa Parke – Title 1 Instructional Assistant – Pre-School – Ebbertt Education Center – Effective 8/19/03.

II. Human Resources

B. Action

RESIGNATIONS

CERTIFIED

Karis Allen – Fifth Grade Teacher – Killbuck Elementary School – Effective Immediately.

David Bradford – Health/Physical Education Teacher – East Side Middle School – Effective Immediately.

Jerry Eder – Industrial Arts Teacher – Anderson/Highland High Schools – Effective Immediately.

Joseph Edwards – Fourth Grade Teacher – Robinson Elementary School – Effective Immediately.

RESIGNATIONS

NON-CERTIFIED

Michelle McDaniel – Behavior Intervention Facilitator – Robinson Elementary School – Effective 9/8/03.

II. C. Action

LEAVES

CERTIFIED

Diane Airhart – Extend Professional Leave – Effective 2003-2004 School Year.

II. Human Resources – Additional Items

D. Action

MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT

REASSIGNMENT OF POSITION

Mary Anne Heineman – Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent – Effective 9/3/03.

Discussion was held regarding the continued Professional Leave for Mrs. Diane Airhart to include the 2003-04 school year. Mrs. Stewart moved to approve the Human Resource items listed on pages 12, 13, 14, and 15, with the exception of the leave for Mrs. Airhart to be addressed at a later time. Mrs. Chaille seconded. There were five yes votes, with Mrs. Jones and Mr. Millikan voting no. Mrs. Jones then moved to approve the items listed on page 16, with Mr. Ault seconding and the Board unanimously approving the items on page 16.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION

FIELD TRIPS/CONFERENCE LEAVES

FIELD TRIPS

Mrs. Lowe recommended the approval of the following field trips with an additional item mentioned earlier. High school students and their teacher are requesting travel to Bernberg, Germany-sister city to Anderson- in October and will miss eight days of school. The only cost to ACS would be for a substitute teacher during that period of time. Students will fund their own trips.

NJROTC Fifty (50) members of NJROTC plan to travel to

Camp Atterbury, Indiana, and Blue’s Campsite

(near Camp Atterbury) on September 12-13, 2003,

for leadership training, marksmanship, physical

fitness, etc. Cost: $25 each Transportation: ACS

School Bus No school days missed

NSMS Thirty (30) 8^th Grade students plan to travel to

Washington, D.C., on October 20-22, 2003, to

experience our nation’s capitol. Cost: $713.00

Transportation: Gold Line Bus and U.S. Airways

School days missed: Three

Mrs. Stewart moved to approve the listed field trips with the proviso that there is no additional cost to ACS other than for the substitute teacher for the Germany trip. Mrs. Chaille seconded. The vote passed with six ayes. one no.

CONFERENCE LEAVES

Mrs. Lowe recommended the Board’s approval for the following conference leaves:

ELEMENTARY STAFF CONFERENCE LEAVES

September 9, 2003

1. Nancy Ertel, Title I

Climbing the Data Ladder, Frankton, IN-August 14-15, 2003

No Sub No Cost

The following Forest Hills staff attended the Mars Mission, Brownsburg Challenger Learning Center, Brownsburg, Indiana, on September 2, 2003. Subs: Extra Curricular

2. Carole Greenwalt Sub No Cost

3. Christi Melton Sub No Cost

4. Janet Olive Sub No Cost

The following Robinson staff attended the Robinson Summer Retreat, in French Lick, Indiana, on August 4-6, 2003. No Subs Costs: 710-22110-332-024

5. Lazarus Fields No Cost

6. Rebecca Gomez Cost: $91.00

7. Kendra Peters-Guiterrez No Cost

8. Deanna McNeese No Cost

9. Mary Shafer No Cost

10. Carmen Singer No Cost

11. Audrey Wetz No Cost

12. Charleen Potasnik, Academic Advancement

Indiana Historical Museum, Indianapolis-September 26, 2003

Sub: 303-22130-135-000 Cost: 303-22130-332-000 - $32.40

SECONDARY STAFF CONFERENCE LEAVES

1. Diane Walker, AHS

Student Services Summer Conference/Peer Helper, Columbus, IN

July 15-17, 2003-Cost: 375-22130-332-003 - $395.38

2. Aaron Ayres, HHS

Ball State Student Teacher Information Fair, Muncie, IN

September 25, 2003-Sub: Paid by PDS (Ball State)

The following EEC staff plan to visit Noblesville High School on October 1, 2003 (a.m. only). Subs and Costs: 140-11590-332-000

3. Sheila Cox No Sub Cost: $18.00

4. Lynn Griffey-Ennis Sub: a.m. No Cost

5. Vickie Riggins, EEC/ESMS

Fall PDF Roundup, Indianapolis-September 12, 2003

Sub: 553-13100-135-000 Cost: 553-22130-332-000 - $47.40

6. Vicki Builta, ESMS

AIME 2003 Fall-Telling Our Story at Your Library, Indianapolis

November 6, 2003-Sub: 375-22130-135-006 Cost: 375-22130-332-006 - $177.40

SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF CONFERENCE LEAVES

1. Diana Nall, SSMS

ISTAR Training, Connersville, IN -August 26, 2003

Sub: 521-12950-135-000 No Cost

The following staff visited the Indiana Blind School in Indianapolis, on September 4, for training in Braille for a College Corner Kindergarten student.

Subs: 521-12950-135-000 Costs: 521-22130-332-000

2. Donna Dumas No Sub Cost: $32.40

3. Barb Whittaker Sub Cost: $32.40

FOOD SERVICE STAFF CONFERENCE LEAVES

The following staff attended the National Association Food Service Equipment Manufacturers Conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 4-7, 2003.

Cost: Food Service Account

1. Larry Muckenhirn Cost: $975.70 (9/4 p.m. only)

2. LeAnna Muckenhirn Cost: $527.50 “ “

Accounts:

140-11590-332-000 = Carl Perkins/EEC

303-22130-135/332-000 – Gifted/Talented (Beth Clark)

375-22130-135/332-XX = Individual Buildings

521-12950-135/332-000 = Special Ed (Beth Pritchett)

553-13100-135/332-000 = Adult Basic/EEC

710-22110-332-024 = Title I (Beth Clark)

Mr. Millikan moved to grant the conference leaves, with Mr. Ault seconding. The Board voted unanimously to approve the leaves.

REVISIT HUMAN RESOURCE ITEM

Following further discussion, Board Member Mr. Millikan moved to grant the extended certified leave for Diane Airhart, effective for the 2003-04 school year. Mr. Ault seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve this leave.

ROOF REPAIR EMERGENCY/EBBERTT EDUCATION CTR.

Mr. Roger Shockley, Director Facilities, Health, Safety and Capital Projects, asked for the Board’s approval to declare an emergency situation regarding the roof at Ebbertt Education Center. By declaring an emergency, the bidding process can be bypassed and the ensuing project can be done in a timely manner. Mr. Shockley reported the age of the listed roof at approximately 20 years with repairs needed on the seams and fasteners. Estimated repair costs would be in the range of $37,000 to $40,000. Mrs. Stewart moved to allow this emergency repair not to exceed $40,000. Mrs. Gaither seconded. The Board voted unanimously to approve this repair.

OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Millikan moved to have all future Board of School Trustees meetings recorded for clarification. Mrs. Stewart seconded with the Board voting unanimously.

In response to questions regarding board member’s liability, Mr. Millikan reiterated receiving a “legal opinion” just on plain white paper, no stationery, no signature, and asked for clarification of that. Dr. Long responded he would provide that.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.

ANDERSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

Brian H. Bays, President

Patricia L. Gaither, Vice President

Tobi K. Jones, Secretary

James F. Ault, Assistant Secretary

Jean L. Chaille, Board Member

Keith Millikan, Board Member

Irma Hampton Stewart, Board Member