DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007

6:30 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

An Executive Session was held at 5:30 p.m. on personnel matters

MINUTES

Present: Harry Fowler, President; Norb Heban, Vice-President; John Adams, Secretary; Lisa Clawson, Member; Sean Burcham, Member; Steve Hall, Assistant Superintendent; Pat Mapes, Superintendent

I. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:30 p.m. Board President Harry Fowler called the meeting to order.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. AMEND AGENDA

A. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Sean Burcham to amend the agenda as presented by Superintendent Mapes. The motion was approved unanimously.

IV. MINUTES

B. A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lisa Clawson to approve the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. The motion was approved unanimously.

V. FINANCE

A. A motion was made by Sean Burcham and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the list of vouchers as presented. The motion was approved unanimously.

B. A motion was made by Sean Burcham and seconded by John Adams to approve payment of year-end expenses from the 2007 budget and to balance accounts prior to year end. The motion was approved unanimously.

C. A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Sean Burcham to approve the transfer and balance of all Capital Project Funds prior to year end with the results to be brought to the final meeting in January of 2008. The motion was approved unanimously.

VI. OLD BUSINESS

A. None

VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

A. School Rocks Presentation – Doug Marshall and Jennifer Conti

Mr. Doug Marshall and Ms. Jennifer Conti presented a program entitled Afternoons Rock in Indiana. This is an after school drug prevention program targeting fifth graders. Ms. Conti informed the Board this program addresses many topics which cover standards she also would like to address with our students.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Certified Staff

1. A motion was made by Sean Burcham and seconded by Lisa Clawson to approve the leave of absence as requested by Karen Bogol effective through the 2007-2008 school year. The motion was approved unanimously.

2. A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by John Adams to approve the leave of absence as requested by Katie Maine effective from approximately January 23, 2008 with an anticipated return date of March 5, 2008. The motion was approved unanimously.

B. Classified Staff

1. The Board was informed of the resignation of Tiffany Edwards as a bus driver effective December 14, 2007.

2. The Board was informed of the resignation of Richard Dickson as a bus driver effective December 14, 2007.

3. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lisa Clawson to approve the leave of absence as requested by Amy Dudley effective from approximately January 3, 2008 with an anticipated return date of March 3, 2008. The motion was approved unanimously.

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Sean Burcham to approve the following recommendations for classified employees items four (4) through eight (8) on the agenda as presented by Superintendent Mapes:

4. Recommendation to employ Penny Webster as a substitute bus driver for the corporation effective immediately pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

5. Recommendation to employ Christine Elliott as a food service employee for a two-hour part time position at Delta High School effective immediately pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

6. Recommendation to employ Lisa Knox as a food service employee for a two-hour part time position at Delta High School effective immediately pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

7. Recommendation to employ Linda Royal as a food service employee for a two-hour part time position at Delta High School effective immediately pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

8. Recommendation to employ Lula Smith as a food service employee for a three-hour part time position at Royerton Elementary School effective immediately pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

The motion was approved unanimously.

9. A motion was made by Sean Burcham and seconded by Norb Heban to employ Lisa Baker as a third shift custodian at Delta High School effective December 1, 2007 pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. The motion was approved four (4) votes in favor with John Adams abstaining.

10. A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Norb Heban to employ Kathy Sammons as a five-hour custodian at Albany Elementary School effective December 5, 2007 pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing. The motion was approved unanimously.

The motion was approved unanimously.

C. Extra Curricular

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Sean Burcham to approve the following extra-curricular positions as presented by Superintendent Mapes:

1. Recommendation to appoint Ricky Sumpter II as an assistant wrestling coach for Delta Middle School effective for the 2007-2008 season pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

2. Recommendation to appoint Seemann Baugh as a seventh and eighth grade assistant swim coach for Delta Middle School effective for the 2007-2008 season pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

3. Recommendation to appoint Trey Sacksteder as a volunteer boy’s basketball coach for Delta High School effective for the 2007-2008 season pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

4. Recommendation to appoint Stephanie Farrar as a volunteer girls tennis coach for Delta High School effective for the 2007-2008 season pending successful completion of all pre-employment testing.

The motion was approved unanimously.

D. Conference Requests/Field Trips

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Sean Burcham to approve the following conference requests and field trips as presented by Superintendent Mapes:

1. Kathy Hottinger, Lisa Cook, and Lisa McKee request permission to attend the IDOE Resources – Indiana Reading Diagnostic Assessments – Reports and Interventions on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Hancock County Library in Greenfield, IN.

2. Doug Wilder requests permission to attend the Ivy Tech. Annual Counselor/Principal Workshop on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Ivy Tech. in Muncie, IN.

3. Julie Titus requests permission to attend the Guidance Counselor Day on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Ball State University in Muncie, IN.

4. Don Harman requests permission to attend the IASP Board Planning Session on Friday, December 7, 2007 at the IASP Office in Indianapolis, IN.

5. Ford Clark requests permission to attend the Beginning Teacher Portfolio Preparation Review on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the East Central Service Center in Connersville, IN.

6. Kate Nunley requests permission to attend the Beginning Teachers Portfolio Preparation Review on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Connersville, IN.

7. Susan DeNeal and Nicole VanDervort request permission to attend the Indiana Statehood Day on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, IN.

8. Don Harman, Frida Cannon, Sheila Piazza, Sheliah Dorton, Amy Claghorn, and Nanette Triplett request permission to attend the INSAI meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at the Holiday Inn/Airport in Indianapolis, IN.

9. Doug Wilder and Randy Glaze request permission to attend the Project Lead the Way Training on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at the UAW/Rolls-Royce Training Center in Indianapolis, IN.

10. Julie Brown requests permission to attend the PowerSchool Users’ Meeting on Friday, December 14, 2007 at Kokomo High School in Kokomo, IN.

11. Steve Hall, Lori Koza, and Julie Titus requests permission to attend LAS Links English Proficiency Assessment Training on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at the H. Dean Evans Building in Indianapolis, IN.

12. Kathy Hottinger, Lois Nauman, Jennifer Winkhart, Judy Reynolds, Betty Johnson, Kindel Gray, Loraine Toney, Carrie Cooper, Kim Clanin, Nancy Studebaker, Amy Claghorn, Angela Decker, Joey Gossett, Cheri Ridley, Julie Blakely, and Lourdes Davis request permission to attend the 2008 Textbook Fair on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Horizon Center in Muncie, IN.

13. Susan DeNeal requests permission to attend the 2008 NCSS Great Lakes Regional Conference on Thursday and Friday, February 28-29, 2008 at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

14. Nicole VanDervort requests permission to take the We the People Eighth Graders from Delta Middle School to IUPUI-University Place Conference Center on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to compete in the We the People State Competition.

The motion was approved unanimously.

E. Information and Proposals

1. Superintendent

a. ISBA School Law Seminar Registration

Superintendent Mapes informed the Board there is a School Law Seminar to be held by the Indiana School Boards Association scheduled for Friday, December 14, 2007.

b. A motion was made by Sean Burcham and seconded by Lisa Clawson to approve the request to accept a donation for a Portable PA Sound System at DeSoto Elementary School. The motion was approved unanimously.

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lisa Clawson to approve the following recommendations of Greg Hinshaw to accept the requests by Megan Shelton and Lauren Jobe for early graduation as presented by Superintendent Mapes:

c. Request for Early Graduation

d. Request for Early Graduation

The motion was approved unanimously.

e. East Central Educational Service Center Update

Superintendent Mapes informed the Board we have saved over $25,000.00 by belonging to the East Central Educational Service Center. It is good to see the dollars saved for the corporation by our membership with the service center.

2. Assistant Superintendent

a. A motion was made by Sean Burcham and seconded by Norb Heban to approve the request to surplus various computer parts as listed from Eaton Elementary School and presented by Assistant Superintendent Hall. The motion was approved unanimously.

b. Richard Tompkins requests permission to use the gym at Albany Elementary School for Corn Hole Games from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at a rental fee of $25.00 per hour.

The request to use the gym at Albany Elementary School was withdrawn at this time due to conflicts with the Albany Youth Basketball League’s use of the gym.

c. Ball Wellness Grant

Assistant Superintendent Hall informed the Board we were notified of the second year’s approval for our wellness grant, which will bring $10,000 dollars to the corporation and will allow us to continue with plans for the fitness trails at Delta High School and Delta Middle School. We will continue to look at ways to improve the awareness of health and fitness for our corporation.

d. Health Screening Project

Assistant Superintendent Hall advised the Board every facility in the corporation will be participating in a program called Passports to Health, a program which encourages all employees to participate in fitness activities. Assistant Superintendent Hall informed the Board he would like to kick off this new fitness awareness program with a voluntary health screening for our employees. The screening would be completed by the County Health Department at a cost of $10.00 per employee to the Corporation and would involve blood tests for glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides as well as a blood pressure check. All screenings would be voluntary and employees would receive a confidential letter with the results of their test. Screenings would be made available to the public as well at a cost of $5.00 per person.

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Sean Burcham to approve the Delaware County Health Department’s Program for health screening with a nominal cost for our patrons. The motion was approved unanimously.

3. Director of Maintenance

a. DHS Phase II Project Update

Director of Maintenance, Barry Harris, informed the Board the project is moving slowly. Hopefully they will finish by January, but the punch list appears to be long.

Director of Maintenance, Barry Harris stated the Delta Middle School Project is moving forward and he should be able to bring a schedule for this project to the next board meeting.

Superintendent Mapes informed the board the building principals have been notified of a feasibility study and plans are moving forward.

IX. LETTERS/NOTES

A. None

X. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Lisa Clawson – I would like to thank everyone for coming this evening. Thank you also to our employees for all their hard work for our school corporation. Great work Mr. Hall in extending the wellness grant.

John Adams – I would like to recognize Royerton Elementary School for providing the bulletin board in the boardroom for this month. It is good to see our administrators here. Thank you all for coming. Thank you Mr. Marshall and Ms. Conti for your wonderful presentation. Thank you as well Mr. Hall for pursuing the wellness grant. We appreciate the hard work that has gone into these projects.

Norb Heban – I appreciate everyone for coming out this evening. Mr. Marshall and Ms. Conti, thank you for approaching us with this wonderful program.

Sean Burcham – I would concur with my fellow board members. I appreciate all the hard work. It’s nice to see our administrators here.

Harry Fowler – I would concur with my fellow board members. Mr. Hall, thanks for the hard work on extending the grant. It is great to keep that program going. Also, health screening for our corporation will be a great thing for our employees. Mr. Marshall and Ms. Conti, thank you for the presentation. I think it is going to be a good program. We would love to see all our elementary schools participate.

XI. FUTURE MEETINGS

A. The next meeting of the Board of School Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Sean Burcham to change the date of the next meeting of the Board of School Trustees to Monday, December 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building as presented by Superintendent Mapes. The motion was approved unanimously.

B. The ISBA School Law Seminar will be held on Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis, IN.

C. The ISBA Board member Leadership Seminar will be held on Friday, January 18, 2008 at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis, IN.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Lisa Clawson and Board President, Harry Fowler adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

An executive session was held following the business meeting to discuss litigation issues.

HARRY FOWLER

NORB HEBAN

JOHN ADAMS

LISA CLAWSON

SEAN BURCHAM