ORLEANS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 173 W Marley St.; Orleans, IN 47452-9767 DECEMBER 18, 2017 Vol. 2017-18 No. 8 President Vice President Secretary Member Member Member Member
Page 2 ORLEANS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS December 18, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees in the Office of the Superintendent Orleans Community Schools. Executive Session of the Board--5:00 P.M. Regular Public Meeting of the Board --5:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:45 by President, Mr. Barry Bishop. ROLL CALL: Mr. Barry Bishop, President Mr. David Henderson, Vice President Mr. Chad Hager, Secretary Mr. Carl Anderson, Member Mr. Steven Johnson, Member absent Mr. Jonathan Stalker, Member Mr. Timothy Whitfield, Member Mr. Gary McClintic, Superintendent RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUESTS 2017-18--106 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 recommended that the minutes of the special board meeting of November 9, 2017 and regular public meeting of November 21, 2017 be approved with any additions, corrections, or deletions as recommended by the Board. Motion by Davy Henderson Seconded by Chad Hager
Page 3 2017-18--107 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-Items Related to the Agenda Johnson-Melloh 2017-18--108 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHERS/PAYROLL CLAIMS It was recommended that the Board approve accounts payable vouchers from November 22- November 30, 2017 and from December 1-December 18, 2017. Also, to approve payroll claims for November 24 and December 8, 2017 and to make payroll on December 22, 2017 and January 5, 2018. Motion by Chad Hager Seconded by Jon Stalker To approve Contractual Bus Drivers accounts payable for the above dates. Motion by Jon Stalker 2017-18--109 FINANCIAL REPORTS Fund report. 2017-18--110 RESIGNATION It was recommended that the Board approve the resignation of Eileen Gowin as study hall monitor effective the last day of the 2017-18 school year. Motion by Chad Hager Seconded by Tim Whitfield
Page 4 2017-18--111 EMPLOYMENT It was recommended that the Board approve Delores Sketo as a cafeteria substitute, pending expanded criminal history. Motion by Carl Anderson Seconded by Chad Hager 2017-18--112 SCHOOL ATTORNEY CONTRACT It was recommended that the Board renew the contract for Attorney James C. Tucker as the school corporation attorney for the calendar year 2018. Motion by Jon Stalker Seconded by Davy Henderson 2017-18-113 ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTS It was recommended that the Board approve a one year extension to the administrator contract for Mr. Stevens and Mr. Ellis through June 30, 2020. Motion by Carl Anderson Seconded by Chad Hager 2017-18--114 YEAR-END TRANSFERS It was recommended that the Board give the corporation treasurer the authority to make transfers within funds to complete year-end financial transactions. Motion by Tim Whitfield Seconded by Jon Stalker
Page 5 2017-18--115 FIELD TRIP It was recommended the Board approve the overnight field trip for the FFA to Purdue University for the State Forestry Contest, December 8-9 2017. Motion by Chad Hager 2017-18-116 AMMENDMENT It was recommended the Board amend the minutes of the November 21, 2017 meeting, item 2017-18--103 to state $7000.00 not $7900.00 of the cafeteria fund will be used for the Non-Certified Employee Stipend. Motion by Davy Henderson 2017-18--117 AUTHORITY TO FILL VACANCIES It was recommended that the Board grant Mr. McClintic the authority to fill any teaching or support staff vacancies, which may occur for Semester II of the 2017-18. Motion by Carl Anderson Seconded by Jon Stalker 2017-18--118 HIGH SCHOOL BOILERS It was recommended the Board approve the replacement of the digital controller for high school boiler system by Johnson Controls at a cost of $6,084.39
Page 6 Motion by Davy Henderson 2017-18--119 JOB DESCRIPTIONS It was recommended the Board approve the updates to the following Food Service job descriptions as ed: Food Service Secretary Cook Coordinator/Kitchen Manager Motion by Tim Whitfield Vote 7-0 2017-18--120 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Mr. McClintic informed the Board about the Teacher Appreciation Grant and negotiated stipend distributed to teachers on 12/7/17. Non-Certified received stipend on 12/7/17. Textbook Rental funds from the Orange County Community Supporting Organization was received and applied to the students textbook rental amount. Textbook rental invoices will be sent in late January. Criminal History checks on school employees will begin in late January. This is to be paid by the school corporation. 2017-18--121 PRINCIPALS REPORT Mr. Ellis informed the Board that report cards on go home on January 3 rd - This will be the last paper report card unless parent opt in to continue to Receive paper. Preschool students visited Mitchell manor to Christmas Carol for the residents-student Council students went along to help. The Student Council visited Wal-Mart to shop for Angel Tree gifts. The Elementary has started a Bulldog Walk this year. Every week one student is chosen from each classroom. On Friday afternoon, all students come into the hallway and cheer as the Bulldog Walk participants walk the halls. Teachers have spent the first semester implementing Go Math the new
Page 7 math series. This series is tougher and should help our students understand the state standards better. Mr. Stevens informed the Board finals will be Tuesday, December 19th and Wednesday, December 20 th. OHS would like to recognize Coach Tom Bradley for obtaining his 300 th career win at Orleans Jr.-Sr. High School. Under the federal legislation called the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Indiana s general diploma would no longer be counted towards a school s graduation rate. Indiana has made a request to the USDOE for a waiver of this rule for the current school year. Requests were due on December 2 nd. We are now waiting on their ruling. Based on predictions, if the waiver is not granted, it could cause OHS to not receive credit for 10 graduates. Schools across the state are facing the same challenge. 2017-18--122 LATE ITEMS It was recommended the Board approve the Payment Direction for Payment from Project Escrow account as ed. Motion by Davy Henderson 2017-18--123 PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD No one addressed the Board 2017-18--124 ADJOURNMENT It was recommended that the meeting be adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Motion by Chad Hager SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING-JANUARY 15, 2018 AT 5:30 P.M. EXCUTIVE SESSION PRIOR