REGULAR MEETING OF THE COVINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES October 10, 2016
VOLUME 2016
NO. 11 ____________________________________________ Ms. Jill Coffing, President ____________________________________________ Mrs. Carolyn Lloyd, Vice President ____________________________________________ Mr. Jeff Dennis, Secretary ____________________________________________ Mr. Randy Randles, Member ____________________________________________ Mrs. Marsha Orr, Member COVINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on October 10, 2016 in the Elementary Library located at 1110 7th Street Covington, Indiana 47932 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by Ms. Jill Coffingat 6:30 p.m. ROLL:
Ms. Jill Coffing Mrs.Carolyn Lloyd Mr. Jeff Dennis
Mr. Randy Randles
Mrs. Marsha Orr
OFFICIAL
Mr. Kirk Booe, Superintendent
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Mr. Phil Cunningham, HS Principal
Mr. Steve Reynolds, MS Principal
Mrs. Alison Karrfalt, EL Principal
Mr. Randy Tolley, Assistant Principal/AD
NEWS MEDIA:
GUESTS:
Mitch, Andrea & Aiden Miller Eric, Sherri & Hannah Crowder Mary Ellen & Xavier Grubbs Marie & Davison McCarty Gina Norman & Ella Johnson Jason & Zoey Anderson
Present Absent Present Present Present Present Absent Absent Present
Absent REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD – October 10, 2016 – 6:30 P.M. 2016­11­157 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Board President, Jill Coffing at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. 2016­11­158 SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE Mrs. Karrfalt and Covington Elementary students Aiden Miller, Hannah Crowder, Zavier Grubbs, Davison McCarty, Ella Johnson and Zoey Anderson, shared some experiences from their overnight trip to Camp Tecumseh. 2016­11­159 ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made that the agenda of the October 10, 2016 regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees be approved as presented. Motion by Mr. Jeff Dennis Seconded by Mrs. Marsha Orr Vote 4­0 2016­11­160 APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made that the minutes of the September 12, 2016 regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees be approved as presented. Motion by Mrs. Marsha Orr Seconded by Mr. Randy Randles Vote 4­0 2016­11­161 CLAIMS Claims 4462, 4475, 4482, 4484, and 4496 were questioned and reviewed by the board. A motion was made that claims numbered 44071 to 4520 be approved as presented. Motion by
Mr. Jeff Dennis Seconded by Mrs. Marsha Orr Vote
4­0 2016­11­162 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None 2016­11­163 BUDGET ADOPTION A motion was made the 2017 Budget for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Transportation Fund be adopted as presented. Motion by
Mr. Randy Randles Seconded by Mrs. Marsha Orr Vote
4­0 A motion was made the 2017 Capital Projects Budget be adopted as presented. Motion by
Mrs. Marsha Orr Seconded by Mr. Jeff Dennis Vote
4­0 A motion was made the 2017 School Bus Replacement Budget be adopted as presented. Motion by
Mr. Jeff Dennis Seconded by Mr. Randy Randles Vote
4­0 A motion was made the 2016­2017 Expenditure Goals be approved as presented. Motion by
Mrs. Marsha Orr Seconded by Mr. Jeff Dennis Vote
4­0 2016­11­164 PERSONNEL A motion was made to approve the following personnel items: Resignation Karen Cox
Custodian Employment Kylee Lucas
Elementary Custodian Jennifer Linville
High School Instructional Assistant ECA’s Varsity Golf
Chorus K­5
HS Wrestling Mike Thompson Mike Thompson Brad Kent Freshman Class Sponsors
Cindy Bushue Patti Burton Corey Smaltz Susan Smaltz Rachel Cotten Robin Brown Eric Stockberger Carolyn Davis Susan Smaltz (1 play) Laura Smiley Jamie Hughes Kelly Taylor Paula Brazas Lindsey Baxter Paula Brazas Lindsey Baxter Laura Smiley Eric Stockberger Chris Willis Steve Reynolds Leighann Shropshire Fawn Cox Scott Myers Amber Thompson Marlissa Brewer Sophomore Class Sponsors
Junior Class Sponsors
Senior Class Sponsors
Drama
HS Yearbook
MS Yearbook
Spell Bowl Elementary
Math Bowl Elementary
Spanish Club HS
French Club HS
NHS High
NHS Middle School
Student Council HS
Student Council MS
FFA
Science Fair MS
NCA
MS Athletic Director
Katie Hardy EL Jodi Snyder EL Jamie Hughes MS Bryan Anderson MS Chad Tanner HS Leighann Shropshire Randy Tolley Joey Holt Weight Room Supervisors
Adam Ballard (contract) Travis Brown Jeff McCoy Motion by Mr. Jeff Dennis Seconded by Mrs. Marsha Orr Vote 4­0 2016­11­165 MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCKER RENOVATION A motion was made that the revised quote for renovation and replacement of the middle school student lockers, by Lee Company, be approved as presented. The installation will be scheduled for Christmas break. Motion by Mrs. Marsha Orr Seconded by Mr. Jeff Dennis Vote 4­0 2016­11­166 2016­2017 CERTIFIED SALARY RESOLUTION A motion was made the certified salary resolution be approved as presented. Motion by Mr. Randy Randles Seconded by Mrs. Marsha Orr Vote 4­0 2016­10­167 TRANSFER TUITION STUDENTS A motion was made that the transfer tuition student list be approved as presented. Motion by Mr. Jeff Dennis Seconded by Mr. Randy Randles Vote 4­0 2016­11­168 STATEMENTS FROM EMPLOYEES/PUBLIC None 2016­11­169 STATEMENTS FROM BOARD None 2016­11­170 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. Mr. Booe provided preliminary financial information from Curt Fletcher of Umbaugh. 2. Mr. Booe informed the board a teacher is taking FMLA and therefore software from Rosetta Stone was purchased for use as Spanish instruction with an aide providing supervision. 3. Mr. Booe congratulated the tennis team on a sectional win, students from the cross country team advancing to Regional, the marching band on a gold rating at recent competition, the volleyball team on a successful season, and Danny Brewer on breaking the school record for career rushing. 4. Mr. Booe informed the board of plans to celebrate the Bi­Centennial on October 12. A block party with food provided by the Beef House will be served through the lunch hour. 5. Mr. Booe provided the board with the latest information the 30A and the finalized ADM count, 892. 2016­11­171 DOCUMENT SIGNING Minutes, claims, contracts, addendums a resolution and budget forms were signed by the board. 2016­11­172 ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. Motion by Mr. Jeff Dennis Seconded by Mr. Randy Randles Vote 4­0 An executive session was held at 6:00 p.m. to discuss personnel. __________________________________ Secretary of the Board