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MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
November 10, 2009
The Board of Trustees of the Oak Hill
United School Corporation met at the
Administration Office in Mier on
Tuesday, November 10, 2009. All Board
Members were present. Also present were
Superintendent Joel Martin, Business
Manager Debra Smith, Greg Perkins, Terry
Renbarger, Mike McDivitt, and Nijaul
Drollinger. Representing the media was
Donna Burchick of the Oak Hill Times.
REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Dana Biggs, President,
called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2.
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Mr. McDivitt opened the
meeting with reflection and prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Biggs led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
4.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
By consensus, the minutes of the regular
meeting and executive session of October
27, 2009, were approved.
5.
PERSONNEL
Mr. Martin made the following personnel
recommendations for Board
consideration. Mr. Martin also answered
a question.
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NAME |
SCHOOL |
POSITION |
ACTION |
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Anna Brenner |
High School |
Cafeteria Worker |
Assignment |
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Bobby Hart |
Junior High |
Diving Coach |
Assignment |
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Mike Mullinix |
Junior High |
Wrestling Coach |
Assignment |
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Chris Tarlton |
High School |
Assistant Wrestling Coach |
Assignment |
Motion to Approve: Kent L.
Sumpter
Second:
Kevin Pearson
Vote: 7
Ayes 0 Nays
6.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
There was no continuing
business.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Consideration of
Fundraising Requests
Mr. Martin stated that there were
several fundraising requests. The
Basketball Boosters requested a Hoop
Shoot at varsity basketball games and
tenderloin dinners on November 25th,
December 22nd, and January 16th.
The Boys’ Basketball Program requested
to sell apparel from November 16th
through January 1st. The
Music Department requested a Show Choir
and Pep Band Dessert Theatre on December
7th and 9th. A
question was addressed by Mr. Martin.
Motion to Approve: Ryan
Smith
Second: Kevin
Pearson
Vote:
7 Ayes 0 Nay
B.
Consideration of
Request to Accept Donations
Mr. Martin said there were
three donations for the Oak Hill High
School Fellowship of Christian Athletics
that needed Board action. Amboy Friends
Church donated $101, and the Converse
Church of Christ donated $365 and $250.
One question was answered by Mr. Martin.
Motion to Approve: Doug
Daugherty
Second:
Scott Dubois
Vote:
7 Ayes 0 Nays
C.
Consideration of
Resolution to Borrow from the Indiana
Bond Bank for 2010
Mr. Martin asked the Board
for permission to borrow from the
Indiana Bond Bank for anticipated
borrowing for 2010 cash flow needs.
Borrowing anticipated for these funds:
General Fund, $250,999; Debt Service,
$361,469; Capital Projects, $377,502;
Transportation, $279,865; and Bus
Replacement, $168,730. One question was
answered.
Motion to Approve: Steve
Fagan
Second: Kevin
Pearson
Vote: 7
Ayes 0 Nays
D.
Consideration of Request to Dispose of
Surplus/Obsolete Equipment
Mr. Martin asked the Board for
permission to dispose of approximately
250 computers that are 10-12 years old.
The disposal pick up is free. One
question was answered.
Motion to Approve: Kent L. Sumpter
Second: Ryan
Smith
Vote: 7 Ayes
0 Nays
8.
CLAIMS
A motion was made to accept
regular claims #653 through #771.
Motion to Approve: Ryan Smith
Second:
Kent L. Sumpter
Vote:
7 Ayes 0 Nays
9.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
A.
Business Manager’s Report and
Announcements
*Updated Fund Balances
*Interest Earnings Report
B.
Superintendent’s Report and
Announcements
*H1N1 Vaccination Distribution Report
(Special thanks to School Nurse
Brenda Finicle)
*Common School Loan Application Update
*Updated Roofing Information
*State Board of Accounts Auditors are
present at OHUSC
10.
CELEBRATIONS
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BUILDING/ADMINISTRATOR |
EVENT |
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Swayzee Elementary
Terry Renbarger, Principal |
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Praised 6th
grade student Claire Walker
for her Veteran letter.
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Praised Kathy Shelton
for the Veteran’s Day
ceremony.
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Praised Storm Wright for
being the most improved
student.
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Sweetser Elementary
Nijaul Drollinger, Principal |
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Praised Brenda Finicle,
Ron Hershberger, Joel
Martin, and the High School
Custodian for their work to
get OH students immunized
for H1N1.
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High School
Mike McDivitt, Principal |
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Praised the FFA and Ms.
Barrett and Mr. Calloway for
the Trunk or Treat in which
300-400 kids participated.
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Junior High
Greg Perkins, Principal |
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Praised three English
students for their writing
projects: Samantha Derby,
Rebecca Messer, and Landon
Morris.
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Praised the Student
Council canned food drive.
Mrs. Furnish’s 7th
grade class and Mrs. Shugart’s 8th
grade class were the winners. |
11.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board met in Executive Session
according to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1
(b), (2), (A) and (D).
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