DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006

6:30 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

An Executive Session was held at 6:00 p.m. on personnel matters

MINUTES

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

Absent: Steve Gookins, Superintendent

I. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:30 p.m. President Sean Burcham called the meeting to order.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. AMEND AGENDA

A. A motion was made by Harry Fowler and seconded by Norb Heban to amend the agenda as presented. The motion was approved unanimously.

IV. MINUTES

A. A motion was made by Harry Fowler and seconded by Lisa Clawson to approve the minutes of the business meeting and executive session held on Tuesday, July 18, 2006. The motion was approved unanimously.

V. FINANCE

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

VI. OLD BUSINESS

A. Policy #8154 – Commercial Sponsorship – First Reading

Assistant Superintendent Hall introduced Mr. Mike Jones, Delta High School Athletic Director and Mr. Greg Hinshaw, Delta High School Principal to answer any questions regarding the Commercial Sponsorship Policy. A discussion followed on the needs of the athletic department and the effects of this policy on individual sports teams. The policy is designed to bring consistency and accountability to commercial sponsorship within the athletic department.

B. Health Procedures Handbook – Second Reading

A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Lisa Clawson to accept the Health Procedures Handbook as presented by Assistant Superintendent Hall. The motion was approved unanimously.

C. Technician Level II Job Description – Second Reading

A motion was made by Harry Fowler and seconded by John Adams to approve the Technician Level II Job Description as presented by Assistant Superintendent Mapes. The motion was approved unanimously.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

A. None

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Certified Staff

1. No recommendation was made to employ a Delta High School Band teacher effective for the 2006-2007 school year.

2. A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by Harry Fowler to employ Josiah Parker as a Delta Middle School Industrial Technology Teacher effective for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion was approved unanimously.

3. No recommendation was made to employ a Delta Middle School Music Teacher effective for the 2006-2007 school year.

4. No recommendation was made to employ a Special Education Teacher at Albany Elementary School effective for the 2006-2007 school year.

B. Classified Staff

1. The Board was informed of the resignation of Lowell Huffman as a bus driver for the corporation.

2. The Board was informed of the resignation of Julia Huston as a secretary at Delta Middle School.

3. No recommendation was made to employ a secretary for Delta Middle School.

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Norb Heban to employ the following classified staff as presented by Assistant Superintendent Hall:

4. Employ Lisa Metzger as a secretary at Delta High School.

5. Employ Christy May as a Title I Instructional Aid for Albany Elementary School.

6. Employ Robin Starrett as a Route Bus Driver upon completion of CDL requirements.

7. Employ Denise Bland as a Route Bus Driver upon completion of CDL requirements.

8. Employ Kevin West as a Route Bus Driver upon completion of approved pre-employment testing and CDL requirements.

9. Employ Lori Parker as a Bus Aide upon receiving approved paperwork from pre-employment testing and training.

10. Employ Pam Brelage as a nurse for Delta Middle School.

The motion was approved unanimously.

11. No recommendation was made to employ a full time security officer at Delta High School.

12. No recommendation was made to employ a part time security officer for the Corporation.

13. No recommendation was made to employ a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Delta High School effective for the 2006-2007 school year.

14. A motion was made by Harry Fowler and seconded by Lisa Clawson to post a Student Services Administrative Assistant position as a 260 day full time position to be review after 90 days as presented by Assistant Superintendent Hall. The motion was approved unanimously.

By consensus of the Board the Superintendent was given authority to hire prior to the next board meeting with the exception of the security guard positions. All candidates will be brought to board for final approval.

C. Information and Proposals

1. Superintendent

a. Opening of School

Ø August 14 Employee Meeting

Ø August 16 First Student Day

Assistant Superintendent Mapes advised the Board all members are invited to attend the August 14 corporation staff meeting held at Delta High School beginning at 7:45 a.m. Board President, Mr. Burcham was invited to say a few opening words.

b. ISBA/IAPSS Fall Conference

The ISBA/IAPSS Fall Conference will be held on September 25-26, 2006. All Board members need to get their registrations in tonight to reserve their rooms.

c. SA5 School Lunch and Textbook Report

Assistant Superintendent Mapes informed the Board the SA5 school lunch and textbook report was available for their review. The cost of school lunches will not need to be increased this year.

2. Steve Hall, Assistant Superintendent

a. Federal Grants Update

Assistant Superintendent Hall informed the Board information was included in their packet regarding federal grants. Many of the federal grants have severe cutbacks. Assistant Superintendent Hall suggested we begin looking for alternative ways to fund some of our current programs in these areas.

3. Pat Mapes, Assistant Superintendent

a. Annual Financial Report

Assistant Superintendent Mapes advised the Board the annual financial report was ready to be published. A copy was provided in the board packet for their review.

b. Update DHS Project

Assistant Superintendent Mapes informed the Board there has been a lot accomplished in the last two weeks on the Delta High School construction project. By our first student day on August 16, 2006, the classrooms will be ready to go and roads and drives surrounding the school will be open to keep the flow of traffic on pace. The south parking lot will continue to be a staging area for work crews. The project has encountered many unexpected expenses, but as issues have been discovered, they have been fixed and the building is now in excellent condition.

c. A motion was made by Norb Heban and seconded by John Adams to accept the donation of twelve VCR/DVD players at DeSoto Elementary School from the DeSoto PTO as presented by Assistant Superintendent Mapes. The motion was approved unanimously.

4. Director of Maintenance

a. None

5. Director of Transportation

a. 2006-2007 Bus Driver’s Handbook

Director of Transportation, Don Walburn, and Assistant Director, Kim Kemper were present to answer any questions regarding the new 2006-2007 Bus Driver’s Handbook. There were a few changes due to updating procedures and duplicate information.

b. Report on Bus Inspection

Director of Transportation, Don Walburn, informed the Board bus inspection went well although not perfect. A couple issues were found which were too small to see. Those will be fixed as soon as possible. The rest of the inspection was very good.

IX. LETTERS/NOTES

A. Assistant Superintendent Mapes presented a letter of thanks from Kayla Lassiter for the purchase of her pig at the 4-H auction. All building principals, along with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents attended the 4-H auction to support our students.

X. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Norb Heban – I would like to thank Don Walburn, Kim Kemper, and Donnie Williams for all the hard work at the bus terminal. I would also like to thank Greg Hinshaw and Mike Jones for the hard work on consolidating sports’ sponsorships. It is good to see Tom Marquell present this evening. Thank you all for coming.

John Adams – I also appreciate all the hard work at the bus terminal and with Mr. Jones and Mr. Hinshaw. It is also good to see some of the other Principals here. It is good, as well, to see Tom Marquell. I’m having a good time on the Board.

Lisa Clawson – I would also like to thank Don Walburn for the good work at the bus terminal. Thank you to everyone for coming and for everyone’s hard work on current projects.

Harry Fowler – It is great to see so many of our employees here. I appreciate all the effort at the high school and all our buildings to get ready for school to open. Thank you all for coming.

Sean Burcham – I concur with my fellow Board members. Thank you all for coming. A special thanks to Don Walburn as I know the work it takes to keep the busses in such excellent condition.

XI. FUTURE MEETINGS

A. A new employee orientation meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2006 beginning at Central Office at 8:00 a.m.

B. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2006 with a work session on the 2007 budget beginning 5:00 p.m. and a business session at 6:30 p.m. at the administration building.

C. ISBA/IAPSS Fall Conference will be held on Monday and Tuesday, September 25-26, 2006 at the Indiana Convention Center/RCA Dome.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by John Adams and seconded by Harry Fowler and President Sean Burcham adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

XIII. An executive session followed the business meeting on personnel matters.

SEAN BURCHAM

HARRY FOWLER

NORB HEBAN

JOHN ADAMS

LISA CLAWSON