Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

November 14, 2005

 

 Vice President Schwader called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

Members present:  Ms. Schwader, Ms. Cunefare, Mr. Newlan, Mrs. Pool, and Mrs. Potts. 

 

Members absent:  Mr. Norvill and Mr. Dearing 

Guests:  Mr. Vandemore, Jackie Kinsman, Brooke Sharp, Paige Kinsman, Joan Stieglitz, Gigi Giunta, Kayla Shaw, Becca Britton, Rhonda Britton, Kalee Cunefare, and Kari Wertz.

 

Citizens Request/Public Participation:

 

Mrs. Wertz introduced the students who participated at Speech Contest.  The students then demonstrated their winning speeches.  7th graders, Paige Kinsman and Brooke Sharp, received a first place.  5th grader, Kalee Cunefare, received a second place.  7th graders, Becca Britton and Kayla Shaw, received a first place.  Vice President Schwader congratulated all participants and thanked them for performing their speeches for the Board.

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

Approve minutes of the October 20, 2005 regular meeting as presented:

 

Motion by Potts, seconded by Pool to approve the October 20, 2005 regular meeting minutes as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Approve executive session minutes of the October 20, 2005 regular meeting as presented:

 

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Potts to approve the October 20, 2005 executive session minutes as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

 

Vice President Schwader asked for any corrections or updates. 

 

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Potts to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:              Cunefare, Newlan, Pool, Potts, and Schwader

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

 

Approval of Warrants:

 

The following items were discussed:  Magazine sub caption for the library.  Mr. Berthold received $850.00, but should have received $800.00.  He will receive $750.00 next month according to Superintendent Mueller.  Mrs. Potts asked about mileage from July to present. 

 

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Newlan for approval of warrants as presented.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:              Newlan, Pool, Potts, Cunefare, and Schwader

 

NAYS:            None

 

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

 

A.     Levy Report:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that the levy will have to be adopted from previous levies due to the fact that the County Assessor is not done yet.  Mueller has been in contact with the County Assessor and requests can only be done by fax, not phone.  He faxed a second request and called again.  EAV and new growth figures weren’t done yet.  He called the County Commissioner, but did not receive a return call.  They said it should be done the first week in December.  A Levy Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, December 19th, at 5:30 p.m. before the December Board Meeting. 

 

B.     Discipline:

 

Superintendent Mueller reported that there have been three suspensions involving two students since the October Board Meeting.  There are 182 students and 154 have not received any discipline as of 11-14-05.  The following discipline offenses have occurred by grade level:

 

Grade Level

Number of Total Offenses

8th

9

7th

20

6th

26

5th

1

1st – 4th

5

 

Vice President Schwader asked what happens with an athlete who is ineligible to play due to poor grades.  Mr. Vandemore stated that they are to attend practice, but not games.  The student can’t be a spectator at a school event.

 

 

 

 

Assistant Principal Report:

 

Mr. Vandemore passed out the School Report Card.  Some notables were:

ü      99% Parent Contact – he stated that it should have been 100%

ü      Pupil/Student ratio – under State average

ü      Teachers with experience – this will change due to retirees

ü      Expenditure by function – 6.4% above the State average

ü      Overall Student Performance – eliminated Writing and Social Studies

ü      Grade Level Test Results

Ø      3rd Grade:  93.1% met or exceeded in Reading

                                    96.6% met or exceeded in Math

Ø      4th Grade:  75% met or exceeded in Science

Ø      5th Grade:  94.4% met or exceeded in Reading

       100% met or exceeded in Math

Ø      7th Grade:  77.8% met or exceeded in Science

Ø      8th Grade:  88.4% met or exceeded in Reading

                                          61.5% met or exceeded in Math

 

Mr. Vandemore reported that every class did very well.  Progress was shown in all grade levels.  He stated that problem students were being looked at and letters were being sent home every week to their parents.

 

Committee Reports:

 

A.     Building:

 

Superintendent Mueller relayed that he had received a bid of $4,000.00 from Purdue to seal and paint the path off of the parking lot.  He contacted four companies for bids and this was the only one that he received.  After discussion it was decided to wait until after winter to make the repairs.

 

Superintendent Mueller also received an estimate from Kroll Heating and Air Conditioning to air condition the upstairs and to up the amp service to 800 amps.  The cost of four air conditioning units would be in excess of $52,000.  The cost to up the amp service would be over $12,000.

 

Old Business:

 

A.     School Board Convention Details:

 

Superintendent Mueller provided all Board Members with a packet (maps and directions were included).  He directed them to keep all receipts and to turn them into him after the convention.  Meals and non-alcoholic beverages would be covered.  Mileage would be reimbursed at 48 ½¢ per mile.  Everyone is to meet on Friday at 7:15 a.m. at the Embassy Suites lobby.  Superintendent Mueller told the Board Members to contact him with any questions.

 

The new volleyball uniform dilemma was revisited.  Mrs. Heyder could not order additional uniforms.  The current 8th grade style has been discontinued.  There are two options to choose from:  1.  Brunk’s:  $46.25 each with a total cost of $1,110 for 24 uniforms.  2.  Team Works:  $21.45 for each jersey and $9.00 for each pair of shorts with a total cost of $730.80 for 24 uniforms.  Mrs. Heyder recommends option 1 – Brunk’s.  Board member Ms. Cunefare inquired about PTC paying for one half of the cost.  Mrs. Britton who was a visitor stated that if concessions showed a profit PTC would pay for one half of the cost.  After discussion Mr. Newlan motioned and Mrs. Potts seconded to purchase 12 uniforms from Brunk’s (option 1) not to exceed $600.00.    

 

On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:              Pool, Potts, Cunefare, Newlan and Schwader

 

NAYS:            None

 

New Business:

 

A.     Resolution to Adopt Tentative Levy:

 

Superintendent Mueller stated that on Monday, December 19th, at 5:30 p.m. a special meeting will be held to adopt the tentative levy.

 

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Pool to adopt the tentative levy on Monday, December 19th.  On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

 

YEAS:              Potts, Cunefare, Newlan, Pool and Schwader

 

NAYS:            None

 

 

Other Business: 

 

The Robein K-5 Holiday Program will be held on Thursday, December 15th, at 7:00 p.m.  The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, December 19th.

 

Motion by Potts, seconded by Cunefare to adjourn to executive session at 7:17 p.m.  Motion carried.

 

Executive Session:

 

 

 

 

 

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Steve Norvill, President                                                              Chris Dearing, Secretary