ORLEANS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 173 W Marley St.; Orleans, IN 47452-9767 JANUARY 15, 2018 Vol. 2017-18 No. 8 President Vice President Secretary Member Member Member Member
Page 2 ORLEANS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS January 15, 2018 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees in the Office of the Superintendent Orleans Community Schools. Reorganization of the Board --5:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at5:25 p.m. by President, Mr. Barry Bishop. ROLL CALL: Mr. Barry Bishop, President Mr. David Henderson, Vice President Mr. Chad Hager, Secretary Mr. Carl Anderson, Member absent Mr. Steven Johnson, Member Mr. Jonathan Stalker, Member absent Mr. Timothy Whitfield, Member Mr. Gary McClintic, Superintendent RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUESTS 2017-18--125 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-Items Related to the Agenda No one addressed the Board. 2017-18--126 REORGANIZATION OF BOARD PRESIDENT-Motion by Steve Johnson, Seconded by Chad Hager to elect Davy Henderson Vote 4-0-1 (Davy Henderson)
Page 3 VICE PRESIDENT-, Seconded by Tim Whitfield to elect Steve Johnson Vote 4-0-1 (Steve Johnson) SECRETARY-Motion by Steve Johnson, to elect Chad Hager Vote 4-0-1 (Chad Hager) 2017-18--127 ESTABLISH BOARD MEETING DATES & TIMES It was recommended that the Board meet on the 3 rd of each month at the time of 5:30 p.m.. Motion by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--128 APPOINTMENT OF CORPORATION TREASURER It was recommended that the Board appoint Theresa Robbins as the Corporation Treasurer. 2017-18--129 APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY It was recommended that the Board appoint Louise Mason as the Executive Secretary.
Page 4 Seconded by Chad Hager 2017-18--130 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY TREASURER It was recommended that the Board appoint Bridget Knight as the Deputy Treasurer. Motion by Steve Johnson Seconded Tim Whitfield 2017-18--131 LATE ITEMS None was ed. 2017-18--132 PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD No one addressed the Board. 2017-18--133 ADJOURNMENT It was recommended that the meeting be adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Seconded by Chad Hager
BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:29 by President, Mr. David Henderson. ROLL CALL: Mr. David Henderson, President Mr. Carl Anderson, Secretary absent Mr. Barry Bishop, Member Mr. Chad Hager, Member Mr. Steven Johnson, Member Mr. Jonathan Stalker, Member absent Mr. Timothy Whitfield, Member A. President is Chad Hager. Motion by Davy Henderson Vote 4-0-1 (Chad Hager) B. Secretary is Tim Whitfield. Seconded by Chad Hager Vote 4-0-1 C. Investment Report-Theresa Robbins, Corporation Treasurer, ed the 2017 Report to the Board for their review. D. It was recommended that the meeting be adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Page 1 REGULAR MONTHY PUBLIC MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:31 by President, Mr. David Henderson ROLL CALL: Mr. David Henderson, President Mr. Steven Johnson, Vice President Mr. Chad Hager, Secretary Mr. Carl Anderson, Member absent Mr. Barry Bishop, Member Mr. Jonathan Stalker, Member absent Mr. Timothy Whitfield, Member Mr. Gary McClintic, Superintendent RECOMMENDATION AND REQUESTS 2017-18--134 APPROVAL OF MINUTES & EXECUTIVE SESSIONS The Board met in Executive Session and Discussed personnel in Accordance with I.C.5-14-1.5.5-6.1 (b) (5) at 5:00 p.m. It was recommend that the minutes of the regular public meeting of December 13, 2017 be approved with any additions, corrections, or deletions as recommended by the Board, Motion by Steve Johnson Seconded by Chad Hager 2017-18--135 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-Items Related to the Agenda Johnson-Melloh update on Solar Project.
Page 2 2017-18--136 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHERS/PAYROLL CLAIMS It was recommended that the Board approve accounts payable vouchers from December 19-December 31, 2017 and January 1-January 15, 2018. Also, to approve payroll claims for December 22, 2017 and January 5, and to make payroll on January 19, February 2, and February 16, 2018. Motion by Steve Johnson Seconded by Tim Whitfield To approve Contractual Bus Drivers account payable for the above dates. Vote 3-0-2 (Chad Hager & Tim Whitfield) 2017-18--137 FINANCIAL REPORTS Fund Report 2017-18--138 SELECT NEWSPAPER (S) FOR LEGAL NOTICES It was recommended that the Board select The Progress Examiner and the Paoli New-Republican as the newspapers for the publications of legal notice.
Page 3 2017-18--139 RETIREMENT It was recommended that the Board approve the retirement of Vicki Ralston as Jr.-Sr. High School Clerical Assistant effective at the end of 2017-18 school year. Seconded by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--140 INDIANA TESTING It was recommended that the Board approve an increase from $48.00 to $49.50 for our drug-testing program for bus drivers. (see attached) Seconded by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--141 EXPANDED CRIMINAL HISTORY It was recommended that the Board approve paying $21.95 for the existing employees background screening to Safe Hiring Solutions, Inc. excluding DCS. Seconded by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--142 2018-19 SCHOOL CALENDAR It was recommended that the Board approve the 2018-19 School Calendar as ed.
Page 4 2017-18--143 EMPLOYMENT It was recommended that the Board approve the following ECA sponsors for the 2017-18 school year. Varsity Track Boys JH Track Boys Varsity Baseball Assistant Baseball Varsity Golf Varsity Girls Track JH Girls Track Varsity Softball Assistant Softball John Smith Jacob Smith Jeremy Bye Michael Stroud Peggy Taylor Mona Roberts Shannon Salmon John Phillips Brian McIntosh Motion by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--144 VOCATIONAL/SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS DRIVER AND BUS MONITOR It was recommended the Board approve the update of employee benefits f or the corporation vocational/special education bus driver and bus monitor positions as ed. Effective January 3, 2018. 2017-18--145 TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST AND ASSISTANT TEHNOOGY SPECIALIST It was recommended the Board approve the Technology Specialist and Assistant Technology Specialist be paid out of the General Fund Beginning with the January 19, 2018 payroll.
Page 5 2017-18--146 TRANSFER OF CASINO FUNDS It was recommended the Board approve the resolution to transfer $20,050 from River Boat Casino Fund to the Textbook Fund to assist in the cost of 2017-18 student textbook fees. Motion by Steve Johnson 2017-18--147 LONG TERM DISABILITY It was recommended the Board approve Long Term Disability benefits to 20 eligible non-certified employees as ed. This will become effective February 1, 2018. Seconded by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--148 DUKE OUTDOOR LIGHTING It was recommended the Board approve the replacement of the 13 Duke outdoor flood lights with LED lights at a cost of $13,321.53. This is to be paid out of Capital Projects. Seconded by Chad Hager
Page 6 2017-18--149 INSURANCE It was recommended the Board approve the annual premium of $68,244.52 from Educational Service Centers Risk Funding Trust (ESCRFT) for property and casualty insurance. This is to be paid from the Rainy Day Fund. Seconded by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--150 OUTSTANDING CHECK It was recommended the Board approve voiding the check (dated May 8, 2015 in the amount of $43.89) that is outstanding and unpaid for a period of two or more years as of the last day of December 2017. 2017-18--151 TRANSFER OF DEBT SERVICE FUNDS It was recommended the Board approve the transfer of $21,484.00 from the Debt Service Fund to the Textbook Rental Fund for unreimbursed textbooks as per the approved 2018 Budget. Motion by Steve Johnson 2017-18--152 BAND TRIP It was recommended the Board approve the request for the Orleans Bulldogs Regiment to travel to Florida in March of 2019.
Page 7 Motion by Tim Whitfield 2017-18--153 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 2017-18--154 PRINCIPALS REPORT Mr. Ellis informed the Board the Cadet Winterguard will compete at Greenwood Saturday and at Zionsville on February 10 th. 6 th Grade has a field trip to the Peaks on Monday the 22 nd. The Choir competes in the Solo and Ensemble competition at Bloomington North on January 27 th. Using funds from the fundraiser we have renewed Accelerated Reader for another year, purchased a subscription to a video creation tool for one of our e-coaches to pilot and have purchased a 3-D printer for Mr. Ryan to use in his class. Mr. Stevens informed the Board sophomores are scheduled to go to North Lawrence Career Center on Friday for a tour of their programs and facilities. OHS will be hosting the Orange County School Safety Commission on Tuesday, January 23 rd. The JV/V Boys Basketball game vs Crawford County has been rescheduled for February 3 rd at noon. The official 2017 graduation rates were released by IDOE this week. The average graduation rate for schools were: Public: 86% Private: 91% Orleans Jr.-Sr. High School: 98% 2017-18--155 LATE ITEMS No late items were ed. 2017-18--156 PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD No one addressed the Board.
Page 8 2017-18--157 ADJOURNMENT It was recommended that the meeting be adjourned at 6:25p.m. REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING-FEBRUARY 20, 2018 AT 5:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION PRIOR AT 5:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEETING