November 24, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Presenter:
Kevin Clark/Tana Herring
Description:
High School Professional - Shawn Mize
Elementary School Employee - Jill Urbina |
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III. Introduce Students of the Month.
Description:
Elementary - Harlee Paul
Intermediate - Haley Shaver Middle School - Landry Mays High School - Logan Paynter |
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IV. Recognize Cross Country teams.
Presenter:
Kodi Huff
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V. Open forum.
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VI. Discussion/Action: Hear and approve the 2013-14 audit from the firm of Smith Lambright & Associates, P.C.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson/Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve 2013-14 audit as presented.
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VII. Discussion/Action: Designate a portion of the fund balance for future building, athletic facilities, transportation, grounds, capital improvement projects and assistance with payment of debt services.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Designate $1,000,000 of the $3,338,237 of the 2013-14 fund balance to be used as described above.
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VIII. Slide show presentation on bullying prevention.
Presenter:
Kelly Smith
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IX. Discussion/Action: Consider changing December board meeting date to December 15, 2014.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
Description:
Recommendation: Set December board meeting date for December 15, 2014.
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X. Discussion/Action: Amend the 2014-15 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
We need to amend the budget for the payment to Centerpoint.
Recommendation: Approve amendment as presented. |
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XI. Discussion/Action: Approve the 2014-15 District Improvement Plan.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
This is something we are required to do on a yearly basis.
Recommendation: Approve District Improvement Plan as presented. NOTE: You can find this document under the "Extras" tab in BoardBook. We will also have a hard copy for you at the meeting. |
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XII. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions to Board Policy FDA(Local) regarding interdistrict transfers.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Review changes to policy.
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Consider dedication of public interest in road or right-of-way from Elkhart I.S.D. to the County of Anderson.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve the dedication of public interest in road or right-of-way to the County of Anderson.
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Add Bilingual/ESL/LEP paraprofessional position.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
We have several students on our elementary and intermediate campuses that do not speak English. We are needing this position to be able to assist the staff and students. This staff member will split her time between both campuses.
Recommendation: Approve adding the Bilingual/ESL/LEP paraprofessional position. |
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XV. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XV.i. Minutes - October 27, 2014 regular meeting
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XV.ii. Tax Report
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XV.iii. Financial Report
Description:
Not available at this time.
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XV.iv. Accounts Payable
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XV.v. Elementary Principal Report
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XV.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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XV.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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XV.viii. High School Principal Report
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XV.ix. Technology Director Report
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XV.x. Director of Special Programs Report
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XV.xi. Superintendent Report
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XV.xii. Miscellaneous
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XVI. Closed Session:
Description:
Ratify resignation of Rebecca Manning (4th grade aide). NO ACTION NEEDED ON THIS ITEM.
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XVII. Re-open meeting.
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XVIII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
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XIX. Adjourn.
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