Monroe Central Board of School Trustees
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2012
Monroe Central High School
Millennium Room
Parker City, Indiana
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES:
A. Election of officers for the January 2012-December 2012 year.
 Dr. Robbins, Superintendent, opened the floor to nominations for President.
Dave Ludington made a motion to elect Mike Elder as School Board President
for the January 2012 thru December 2012 term. Clyde Shaffer seconded the
motion and it carried 5-0. Mike Elder thanked everyone for their vote and
confidence in him then took over the meeting.
 Newly elected Board President Mike Elder opened the floor to nominations
for Vice President and Secretary of the Board. Clyde Shaffer made a motion
for Kim Oliphant as the Vice President of the January 2012 thru December
2012 term. Dave Ludington seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Dave
Ludington made a motion for Bob Chalfant to be the Secretary of the January
2012- thru December 2012 term. Kim Oliphant seconded the motion and it
carried 5-0.
B. Election of the Indiana School Boards Association Delegate.
 Clyde Shaffer made a motion to have Kim Oliphant continue as the ISBA
Delegate. Dave Ludington seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
C. Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Monroe Central Board of School Trustees
was called to order at 6:08 p.m.by newly elected Board President Mike Elder. Board
members Dave Ludington, Clyde Shaffer, Kim Oliphant and Bob Chalfant were
present. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Robbins, Technology Specialist Brent
Headland, Director of Student Services Reece Mann, High School Principal Adrian
Moulton, Elementary Principal Julie Northcutt, Assistant Elementary Principal Nick
Middleton, Athletic Director Mike Thornburg, Director of Operations Ron Downing,
as well as Chris Brunette, Diana Dull and Angie Longnecker. Patrons present were
Mandi Puckett, Karly Puckett, Christa Kritsch, Carol-Anne Kritsch, Mary Denger
(News Gazette) and Recording Secretary Patsy Smithson.
D. Celebrations
 Mrs. Northcutt was happy to share that we have enrolled 13 new students
since the Christmas Break.
 Mr. Moulton shared that he is very proud of our athletes and that of late he
had heard several comments on the great sportsmanship of our students and
athletes during the Girls Basketball Tourney.
 Mr. Elder complimented the two students who were inducted into our 1000
point club; Logan Thomas and Makayla Thurman.
 Ms. Longnecker and two of our second grade students took the floor. Ms.
Longnecker introduced students Karly Puckett and Carol-Anne Kritsch and
shared that they came to her one day at recess and said they wanted to be
involved in helping sick people. After talking about what they could do, they
planned a trip to the Parker Nursing Home. They met with the Activity
Director to go over the rules while they were there. While sharing about the
singing, crafts and etc. they also presented a slide show of pictures with some
of the residents and the activities. Mrs. Burris’s class also went with Ms.
Longnecker’s Class to help in handing out Christmas cards and caroling. The
classes adopted two residents at nursing home.
E. Comments from Patrons:
 None
F. Consent Agenda:

Clyde Shaffer made a motion to approve the Claims/Finance and Minutes
as presented with additions. Dave Ludington seconded the motion and it
carried 5-0.
G. Appointments: (B.A.R.)

Kim Oliphant made a motion to approve the following appointments for
the January 2012 thru December 2012 term:
Corporation Treasurer-Diana Dull
Corporation Deputy Treasurer-Cindy Perry
School Board Secretary-Patsy Smithson
Corporation Legal Counsel-DeFur Voran/Steve Murphy
Newspaper of Record-Winchester News Gazette
Corporation Bank of Deposit-Mutual Bank
Farmland Public Library Appointment-Krista Matlock
Dave Ludington seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
SUPERINTENDENT: FINANCIAL
A. “State of the Corporation”
 Dr. Robbins shared about his meeting with staff. Discussed enrollment,
fund balances and etc. Had approximately 50-60 in attendance. He also
thanked Kim Oliphant and Mike Elder for attending.
B. Fund Report (I.O.)
 Dr. Robbins shared information on the Fund Report and said the end of
year looked good.
C. Athletic Department Fund Report (I.O.)
 The floor was opened for any questions directed to Mr. Thornburg
D. Fund Raising Requests (B.A.R.)
 Dave Ludington made a motion to approve of the Fund Raising Requests
with addition. Kim Oliphant seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
E. Copier Bid-Van Asdel:
 Dave Ludington made a motion to approve the purchase of 5 copy
machines for the corporation. Bob Chalfant seconded the motion and it
carried 5-0.
PERSONNEL (B.A.R.):
A. Classified Recommendation Bob Chalfant made a motion to approve the hire of Patricia Bishop as a
substitute teacher during maternity leave of Audrey Young, JH Algebra
I/Geometry teacher during approximately January 16 to April 1. Clyde
Shaffer seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
B. E.C.A. Recommendations:
 Clyde Shaffer made a motion to approve the hire of the following ECA
positions with additionVarsity Boys Golf Coach- Kyle Wilson
Varsity Girls Track Coach-Pam Howell
Reserve Girls Softball Coach-Monte Gaddis
JH Girls Track Coach-Dana Deffendall
Varsity Boys Baseball Coach-Don Duncan
JH Boys Track Coach-Chris Gourley
Varsity Girls Softball Coach-Bob McGrath
Varsity Boys Vol. Basketball Coach-Logan Thomas
Varsity Boys Vol. Basketball Coach-Kyle Bean
Varsity Volleyball Coach-Kelsey Brandl
Bob Chalfant seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
A. Study Trips (B.A.R.)
 Clyde Shaffer made a motion to approve the Study Trips as presented.
Kim Oliphant seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
B. Corporation Data/Academic Testing Presentation (I.O.)
 Mr. Mann shared info on testing and results. He also complimented
the principals on scheduling of the M Class and Aquity.
C. Remediation Plan (I.O.)
 Mr. Moulton and Mrs. Northcutt both shared the plans they have in
place for remediation in their buildings. Also that transportation will
again take place for students staying after school to participate in the
programs.
OPERATIONS:
A. Building Project Update
 Mr. Downing shared that the roof is completed, gave an update on the
boilers. They are looking into lighting. Possibly LED lights instead of
the florescent. Looking into solar lights for outside.
B. Water Test/Iron Filter Update
 Mr. Downing shared that our water sample tested .0125 state requires
it to be .010. Sent out compliance letter. Mr. Downing said that they
are taking steps to have 100 gallons of water back flush the filters. He
is getting quotes on well pumps. They are still working on it but are
making progress.
 Mr. Downing also shared that they are still looking into quotes
concerning our drainage issue.
INPUT FROM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATION
Some discussion was brought up about the sign out front of the High School by the
highway. After discussing about electricity to it and etc, Dave Ludington made a motion
to give Dr. Robbins authority for spending money for a sign out front. Clyde Shaffer
seconded the motion and it carried 4-1.
Mike Elder again thanked all for electing him as President of the Board. He also shared
that he feels our kids at Monroe Central are very fortunate.
Bob Chalfant commented that he too agrees with Mr. Moulton and is very proud of the
sportsmanship of our students. He feels our school, administration and students are top
notch.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting: February 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
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President:_______________________________________
Secretary:_______________________________________
School Board Minutes
Executive Session #1
January 10, 2012
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President:________________________________________
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