The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of March 16, 2010, 6:00 p.m., in the Unit Office.

            The meeting was called to order by Board President John Ewald.  Roll Call was as follows:  Present – Danny Anselment, Steve Becker, Krystal Donelson, Randy Kirsch, Tom Maulding, Rodney Rubenacker, and John Ewald.   

            Motion by Becker, second by Donelson to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the February 16, 2010 regular board meeting, minutes from the March 3, 2010 special board meeting, the Treasurer’s Report, budget report, bill listing, destruction of Executive Session Audio Tapes Older than 18 months per Code, Final Adoption: Revised Policies GAAA, ED & ED-1, JBCBC & JBCBC-R, KABA & KABA-R, 1& 2.  First Reading:  Policies BCA, GBRL, JAA, JDH and JGI.  Out of state trip:  Dahlgren 1st grade to St. Louis, MO on May 7, 2010, Senior Band Trip to Fort Walton Beach, FL on April 5-8, 2010, ES 4th graders to New Harmony, IN on April 22, 2010 and ES 3rd graders to St. Louis, MO on May 21, 2010.  Also, to approve the following volunteer drivers for the Senior band trip:  Jerry and Chris Brock-Jones, Mike and Marilyn Lewis and Rick and Teresa Miller.  Roll Call Vote –Voting Yes – Becker, Donelson, Anselment, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenaker, and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            CORRESPONDENCE –  None.

VISITORS – None. 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Status

Mr. Mitchell received a request from Dennis Lynch asking the Board to allow parent volunteers to ride the bus to trap shooting practices to help chaperone students.  The Board verbally approved the request with no objections.

Mr. Mitchell asked for the Board’s input on restricting long field trips or out of state trips now or wait until the 2010-2011 school year.  The Board agreed that the staff should be judicious in choosing trips they are requesting to take this year but also agreed not to make restrictions until the new school year.

Mr. Mitchell stated that the State still owes the District approximately $476,910 in mandated categoricals and grants.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board a tentative end of the year school calendar with the following:  May 22, 2010 high school graduation; May 26, 2010 last full day of student attendance; May 27, 2010 teacher institute day and May 28, 2010 report card day with an early dismissal.

Mr. Mitchell told the Board that the District did not receive money from the Technology grant that he and Troy had submitted.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board a tentative 2010-2011 school calendar stating that the first day of school is August 17, 2010.

Mr. Mitchell gave the Board a copy of the Summer League treasurer’s report stating that the summer league committee is planning on purchasing bleachers for the athletic fields.

 

Mr. Mitchell received a request from Jeff Rush asking the Board to approve the raffling of a rifle to raise money to send students to an offensive lineman camp this summer.  The Board verbally declined the request due to the District having a policy in place forbidding firearms to be raffled off.

            OLD BUSINESS –

            The Board authorized Mr. Mitchell to approve a request from the Dahlgren teaching staff to purchase (6) Active Boards with funds raised by the Dahlgren PTA and money donated by the Multi-Township. 

            Mr. Mitchell suggested the building and ground committee comprised of Tom Maulding, Rodney Rubenacker and John Ewald (Alternate) schedule a meeting to discuss and prioritize various summer projects that need to be considered.  The committee set a meeting for Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Unit Office.

NEW BUSINESS-

Motion by Anselment, second by Kirsch to set the high school graduation for May 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Mr. Mitchell distributed a copy of several proposed job descriptions for future consideration by the Board and affected unions.  He has provided copies to the union representatives affected and will work with them to develop final drafts.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to enter in to executive session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, dismissal, and performance of specific employees; student disciplinary action and expulsion hearings; and pending litigation.  Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes –  Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to come out of executive session at 9:05 p.m.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

            Motion by Donelson, second by Maulding to approve the minutes from executive session.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Kirsch to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Michelle Johnson, teacher aide, beginning February 19, 2010.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Anselment second by Rubenacker to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request from Melissa Kaufman, teacher, beginning approximately May 3, 2010.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Maulding to accept the letter of resignation from Patti Miles, teacher aide, effective March 1, 2010.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Kirsch to approve the following volunteer high school assistant coaches for the spring, 2010 season:  Kane Smith and Rhet Vaughan- baseball.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Kirsch to approve John and Debbie Wellen as Team Quest volunteer sponsors for the spring, 2010 contest.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

 

 

Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to eliminate the Head Teacher positions for East Side and Pre-School at the end of the 2009-2010 school year.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Anselment to eliminate the following personnel-related positions due to a reduction-in-force at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  English Language Coordinator, Coordinator of High School Boy’s Basketball, Freshman Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball Coach, Elementary and Freshman Volleyball Coach, One Assistant Football Coach and Flag Football Coach, One Assistant Track Coach, Assistant Golf Coach, Assistant Varsity Baseball and Softball Coach, Elementary Scholastic Bowl and Challenge Saturday.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to approve the resolution to honorably dismiss Janice Crow as Family Resource Center Coordinator due to a reduction-in-force at the end of the 2009-2010 school year.  Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Becker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker, and Ewald.   Motion carried.

Motion by Maulding, second by Rubenacker to dismiss the following probationary teacher aides effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  Deborah Harrelson, Melissa Goin, Jessica Stover, Pam Uselton and Heather Gunther.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes- Maulding, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Kirsch to approve the resolution to honorably dismiss the following teacher aides due to a reduction-in-force at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  Michael Milligan, Melissa Mullins, Brad Tedford, Beverly Gordon, Kathy Smith, Ashley Allen, Angela Golliher, Sharon Biggerstaff and Michelle Johnson.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Kirsch, Anselment, Donelson, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to dismiss the following non-certified hourly employees effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  Rebecca Winemiller, Deana Meade, Billee Davis, Eddie Fry and Sharon Shay.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Maulding, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Rubencaker to approve the resolution to honorably dismiss the following contractual, non-certified support personnel due to a reduction-in-force at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  Kathy Biggerstaff, Pam Bridwell, Kenny Miller, Susan Mosby and Ingrid Drone.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Rubenacker, Anselment, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Maulding to approve the resolution to honorably dismiss the following non-contractual, non-certified support personnel due to a reduction-in-force at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  Jaime Brock and Erin Kelly.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Kirsch, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to approve the resolution of non-reemployment for the following first year probationary teachers at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  Michelle Middendorf, Ashley Green, Abbi Buchanan and Staci Haile.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Rubenacker to approve the resolution of non-reemployment for the following third year probationary teachers at the end of the 2009-2010 school year:  Jenny Allen, Amy Deen, Marcy Hood, Cassandra Hutchcraft, Krystle Jones, Melissa Kaufman and Bethany Moore.  Roll Call Vote- Voting Yes – Donelson, Rubenacker, Anselment, Becker, Kirsch, Maulding and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Rubenacker, second by Maulding to place the following first year teachers on second year probationary status for the 2010-2011 school year:  Brian Blades and Chassity Rapp.  Roll Call Vote –Voting Yes – Rubenacker, Maulding, Anselment, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Donelson to place the following second year teachers on third year probationary status for the 2010-2011 school year:  Jamie Ellis, Jason Hall and Jennifer Irvin.  Roll Call Vote –Voting Yes – Kirsch, Donelson, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Donelson, second by Kirsch to place the following third year teachers on fourth year probationary status for the 2010-2011 school year:  Joy Battagliotti, Lisa Fetcho, Enrique Guzman, Heather Mellott, Hillary Nottmeyer and Chad Payne.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Donelson, Kirsch, Anselment, Becker, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Becker to place the following fourth year teachers on tenure status for the 2010-2011 school year:  Sandra Aydt, Chrissy Cockrum, Jeff Fetcho, Dustin Haile, Beverly Mead, Brooke Medlin, Terri Newbury, Keith Welch, Janet Wellen and Amanda Woodrow.  Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Anselment,, Becker, Donelson, Kirsch, Maulding, Rubenacker and Ewald.  Motion carried.

Motion by Anselment, second by Maulding to authorize to advertise for the 2010 summer season positions:  Summer League Umpires and Concession Workers and Summer Maintenance Workers, Field Workers, and Bus Mechanic Helper.  Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.

Motion by Becker, second by Anselment to expel Student A for 365 days and recommended to attend the SPARC program if qualified, and if not then recommended to attend the Safe School in Mt. Vernon.  Temporary placement at SPARC until testing qualification is determined.

Motion by Kirsch, second by Maulding to expel Student B for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year and first quarter of the 2010-2011 school year with alternative placement at the SPARC program.

Motion by Anselment, second by Rubenacker to expel Student C for 365 days and recommended to attend the Safe School in Mt. Vernon during that time.

Motion by Becker, second by Donelson to adjourn.  Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

 

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                                                                                    Board President

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                                                                                    Board Secretary