REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST FOUNTAIN SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

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1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST FOUNTAIN SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES January 11, 2018 VOL No. 7 Mr. Chadd Yager, President Mr. Eli Hoagland, Vice President Mr. Nick Davis, Secretary Mrs. Donna Deel, Member Mr. Jeff Fishero, Member

2 SOUTHEAST FOUNTAIN SCHOOL CORPORATION Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on January 11, 2018 in the Administrative Office 744 East U.S. Highway 136 Veedersburg, Indiana CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by Board President, Mr. Chadd Yager, at 6:30 p.m. ROLL: Mr. Chadd Yager, President Mr. Eli Hoagland, Vice President Mr. Nick Davis, Secretary Mrs. Donna Deel, Member Mr. Jeff Fishero, Member Mr. Douglas Allison, Superintendent OFFICIAL: Mr. Darren Haas, Principal Mrs. Kelli Morgan, Assistant Principal Mr. Bill Chestnut, Principal Mrs. Ashley Hammond, Assistant Principal Mr. Brian Moore, Director of Student Activities NEWS MEDIA: Commercial News Journal Review Fountain County Neighbor Review Republican GUESTS: Tammy Allen Bob Minnick Jim Hershberger Kim Sowers Marilyn Minnick Jan Hershberger Dan Sowers Linda Hagen Cheryl Yager Brooky Grubbs Audrey Smith CJ Yager Janet Butts Amy Liebrandt Jenele Foxworthy Abe Sowers Elaine Cunningham Melissa Foxworthy-Ayres Amber Hudson Jill Sillery Jill Duncan Tracie Minnick Lucas Deel Angie Young Brad Minnick Karen Webster Kedric Sowers Debbie Meuser

3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD January 11, :30 P.M ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1. A motion was made that Chadd Yager be elected President of the Board of School Trustees. 2. A motion was made that Eli Hoagland be elected Vice President of the Board of School Trustees. 3. A motion was made that Nick Davis be elected Secretary of the Board of School Trustees ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made that the agenda of the January 11, 2018 regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees be approved as presented APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made that the minutes of the December 14, 2017 regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees be approved as presented.

4 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Kim Sowers read a letter to the board addressing concerns of the job of elementary secretary/treasurer. Dan Sowers asked questions regarding the hiring and firing of non-certified personnel and accountability to the public. Brooky Grubb spoke and voiced concerns regarding the harassment and bullying of employees. Elaine Cunningham questioned past personnel situations ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS A. Claims A motion was made that claims numbered 6861 to 6949 be approved as presented. B. Personnel 1. A motion was made that Brianna Alexander be employed as the elementary secretary/treasurer effective January 3, A motion was made that the resignation of Whitney Shoaf be approved as presented. 3. A motion was made that Tawnya Keith be employed full time as elementary custodian.

5 C. Board of Finance A motion was made that the officers of the Board of School Trustees be elected as officers of the Board of Finance for calendar year D. Treasurer A motion was made that Cindy Alward be appointed as Treasurer of Southeast Fountain School Corporation for calendar year E. Deputy Treasurer A motion was made that Tammy Allen be appointed as Deputy Treasurer of Southeast Fountain School Corporation for calendar year F. School Board Attorney A motion was made that Stuart Weliever with Henthorn, Harris, Weliever and Petrie be retained as the school corporation attorney on an as needed basis. G. Small Claims Representative A motion was made that Cindy Alward be appointed as small claims representative for Southeast Fountain School Corporation for the 2018 calendar year.

6 H. Transfer of Funds Ordinance A motion was made that the Rainy Day Transfer of Funds Ordinance be approved as presented. I. Transfer of Funds Ordinance A motion was made that the Transfer of Funds Ordinance for the intrafund transfers be approved as presented. J. Phone Quote A motion was made that the quote from Pinnacle Voice and Data Systems in the amount of $34,993 for new telephones be approved as presented. K. Gasoline and Fuel Products A motion was made that the quote from Ceres Solutions for gasoline and fuel products be approved as presented. (This was the only bid received.) L. Resolution to Authorize Liability Payment A motion was made that the resolution to authorize liability payment be approved as presented.

7 M. Donation A motion was made that the $1,000 donation from Performance Services ($500 for Fountain Central Jr-Sr High School and $500 for Southeast Fountain Elementary School) be approved as presented REPORTS Elementary Mr. Haas reported that the Kindergarten and 1st grade classes would be attending the Disney on Ice performance next week in Indianapolis. Professional development is ongoing with aides and teaching staff. M&M's (Mustang Mentors) currently taking place consists of approximately 25 staff members reaching out to 75 at risk students on a daily basis. High School Mrs. Hammond welcomed Dustin Wells as the new social studies teacher replacing Bailey Carpenter. She also reported the 2nd Community Night will be January 17th from 6:30-8:00. Lots of activities are planned STATEMENTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Allison wanted to recognize and thank the transportation department and bus drivers for their efforts and hard work during the recent bad weather. They have done a great job working together to transport all the students safely to school DISCUSSION ITEMS None STATEMENTS/CONCERNS OF THE BOARD None DOCUMENT SIGNING Claims, minutes and contracts were signed ADJOURNMENT At 7:13 p.m. a motion was made to adjourn. I do hereby certify that no information was discussed in executive session other than the subject matter specified in the public notice according to IC (d). Secretary of the Board