MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING

HELD

April 04, 2006

            The Board of Trustees of the Oak Hill United School Corporation met in special session at the Administration Office on Tuesday, April 4, 2006.  All Board Members were present except Mark Johnson and Dennis Messersmith.  Also present were Superintendent James W. Smith, Joel Martin, Gerald Guy, Jim Wilson, Eric Wolf, Steve Fagan, Ryan Smith, Mike Mark, Lori Reaves, and Jerry Smith.  No one was present representing the news media.

1.         CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Toby Middlesworth, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m..

2.         CONTINUING BUSINESS

            A.  Presentation of Background for Oak Hill Junior/Senior High School Building Project

            The superintendent presented information regarding the steps taken since November of 2004 that led to the actions being requested tonight.

            B.  Presentation of Renovation/Addition Plans

            Mr. Guy and Mr. Wilson presented final drawings representing the solutions to facility issues that were discovered/expressed during the facility study.  Questions from Board Members were addressed by Mr. Guy and Mr. Wilson.

            C.  Presentation of Cost Estimates and Construction Schedule

            Mr. Wolf presented revised cost estimates for the plans presented by Mr. Guy and Mr. Wilson.  In addition, Mr. Wolf outlined a tentative construction schedule for the project.

            D.  Consideration of Approval of Construction Documents and Permission to Advertise for Bids

            The superintendent recommended approval of the construction documents and permission to advertise for bids to complete the building project.  Dana Biggs moved to approve both items and Scott Dubois seconded the motion.  It passed by a vote of 5-0.

            E.  Presentation of Future Timelines for Project Approvals

            The superintendent outlined significant dates leading to the beginning of construction and the completion of the project.

            Before adjournment, the architects, construction manager, high school principal, patron group, and the Board of School Trustees were thanked by the superintendent for their hard work and support necessary to make the project a reality.

3.         ADJOURNMENT      

            The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m..