REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST FOUNTAIN SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES September 12, 2013 VOL. 2013-14 NO. 4 Mr. Doug Davenport, President Mr. Eli Hoagland, Vice President Mr. Nick Davis, Secretary Mrs. Donna Deel, Member Mr. Jeff Fishero, Member
SOUTHEAST FOUNTAIN SCHOOL CORPORATION Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on September 12, 2013 in the Fountain Central Library 750 East U.S. Hwy. 136 Veedersburg, Indiana 47987 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by Board President, Mr. Doug Davenport, at 6:30 p.m. ROLL: Mr. Doug Davenport, President Mr. Eli Hoagland, Vice President Mr. Nick Davis, Secretary Mrs. Donna Deel, Member Mr. Jeff Fishero, Member Mr. Doug Allison, Superintendent OFFICIAL GUESTS: Mrs. Diana Spence, Principal Mr. Phil Cunningham, Assistant Principal Mr. Pat Culp, Principal Mrs. Jacinda Smith, Assistant Principal Mr. Brian Moore, Activities Director NEWS MEDIA: Rose Schmitt, Commercial News Journal Review, Tina McGrady Jennifer Baldwin, Fountain County Neighbor Review Republican GUESTS: Tammy Allen Marsha Orr Stephanie Campbell Johnathon Hoagland Lisa Hoagland
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD - September 12, 2013 6:30 P.M. 2013-14--030 ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made that the agenda of the September 12, 2013 regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees be approved as presented. Motion by Mr. Nick Davis Seconded by Mrs. Donna Deel 2013-14--031 APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made that the minutes of the August 8, 2013 regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees be approved as presented. Motion by Mr. Eli Hoagland 2013-14--032 ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS A. Claims A motion was made that claims numbered 830 to 1015 be approved for payment as presented. Motion by Mrs. Donna Deel Seconded by Mr. Eli Hoagland B. Elementary Paving Project A motion was made that the quote from Hesler Paving & Contracting in the amount of $243,910 for paving, stiping and curb work be approved as presented. Motion by Mr. Jeff Fishero Seconded by Mr. Nick Davis C. Rainy Day Expenditure A motion was made that $13,697.75 be paid to G & F Construction from Rainy Day Fund for the baseball concession press box. Motion by Mr. Eli Hoagland
D. Rainy Day Expenditure A motion was made that $41,915 be paid to Hesler Paving & Contracting from Rainy Day Fund for the concrete and asphalt around the football concession area. Motion by Mr. Nick Davis Seconded by Mrs. Donna Deel E. Rainy Day Expenditure A motion was made that $39,459 be paid to Interstate Builders from Rainy Day Fund for the electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and interior of the football concession project. Motion by Mr. Eli Hoagland F. Rainy Day Expenditure A motion was made that $16,985 be paid to Superior Fence Company from Rainy Day Fund for new fencing around the football field and baseball field. Motion by Mrs. Donna Deel Seconded by Mr. Nick Davis G. 2014 Budget Public Hearing on the 2014 Budget. No comment was made. H. 2014, 2015, 2016 Capital Projects Plan Public Hearing on the 2014, 2015, 2016 Capital Projects Plan. No comment was made. I. 2014 Bus Replacement Plan Public Hearing on the 2014 Bus Replacement Plan. No comment was made.
2013-14--033 REPORTS J. Rainy Day Expenditure A motion was made that $8,862 be paid to Superior Fence Company from Rainy Day Fund for the barricade gate and posts on northwest parking lot. Motion by Mr. Nick Davis High School Mr. Culp reported that the FFA sent a thank you note to the board and administration for allowing them to attend the National Convention. Mr. Culp reported that Doug Keeling made a film in mass media class that was in the final round in a National Contest. New York City will air the film. Congratulations to Doug! Mrs. Jacinda Smith spoke about the new bullying legislation. There is a new element for electronic bullying. They have prepared a power point presentation to show and educate all students during RTI. All staff members will also be trained to respond to incidents of bullying. There is also a new anonymous tip line on our website. Elementary School Truancy Program Stephanie Campbell spoke to the board regarding the new Fountain County Attendance Initiative program. All administrators from Fountain County gathered to incorporate one attendance policy county wide. The purpose of the program is to work with students and families before attendance becomes an issue for court decision. The board will discuss participation and possible handbook change for next month. 2013-14--034 STATEMENTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Allison thanked Stephanie Campbell for her hard work in organizing the attendance program. Students and families will greatly benefit. Mr. Allison also thanked the administrative team for their positive energy. 2013-14--035 DISCUSSION ITEMS Jeff Fishero spoke regarding the new parking lot and traffic flow. Hesler Paving did a great job. Traffic flow is improving and signs should be up soon. 2013-14--036 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Marsha Orr thanked the board and administration for the walls and elementary library upgrade. She also thanked the maintenance team and Eric Cunningham for their work. The library is beautiful and so much quieter.
2013-14--037 STATEMENTS/CONCERNS OF THE BOARD None. 2013-14--038 DOCUMENT SIGNING Claims and minutes were signed. 2013-14--039 ADJOURNMENT At 6:56 p.m. a motion was made to adjourn. Motion by Mr. Jeff Fishero Seconded by Mr. Eli Hoagland 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 5-14-1.5-6 (d). Secretary of the Board