MADISON AREA EDUCATIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES UNIT

                                               

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

 

February 6, 2008

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:         B. Goodin                   S. Telfer

                                                R. Hooker                   D. Gullion

                                                T. Patterson

                                                                                                           

STAFF PRESENT:                 C. Griffith                   C. Trader

                                                A. Conover                            

           

 

Mr. Goodin chaired the meeting at the SSU Board Room, 702 Elm Street, Madison, Indiana.  

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:35 A.M.  The Board confirmed that personnel and litigation matters were discussed in Executive Session.  The Minutes of the January 2, 2008, Board of Directors’ Meeting were APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Hooker). 

 

APPROVE AGENDA

 

The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Telfer) the Agenda as presented.

 

FINANCIAL MATTERS:

 

Circulation and Approval of Claim Dockets -The claim dockets were circulated and the following claims were APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Hooker):

      Claims numbered 113 through 239, totaling $190,768.81

      Payrolls totaling $652,201.93

 

      Claims numbered 240 through 379, totaling $213,516.53

      Payrolls totaling $449,752.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PERSONNEL

 

Request Employment --  The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Hooker/Telfer) employment of the following personnel:

 

            a.         Angel Trayler, Homebound Teacher (SoWest), effective 1/18/08 (SoWest HB)

 

b.                  Cynthia Little, ED Aide (Sct 2), effective 1/7/08 to replace Rebekah Polly (Part B)

 

c.                   Tonya Callahan, MoMD Aide (Sct 1), effective 1/28/08 to replace Greg Leas (PIE Local Need)

 

d.                  Amanda McAllister, ED Teacher (Switz), effective 1/2/08 to replace Jennifer Sturgeon (General)

 

e.                   Jennie Grimes, Finance Clerk (Central Office), effective 1/28/08 to replace Teresa Basham who transferred (General)

 

f.                   Patricia Forbes, 1:1 OI Aide (Sct 1), effective 1/2/08 to replace Debra Keown (Sct 1 Specific)

 

g.                  Judy Stoner, Homebound Teacher (MCS), effective 10/1/07 (MCS HB)

 

h.                  DeAnn Klinedinst, Homebound Teacher (MCS), effective 1/7/08 (MCS HB)

 

i.                    Patsy Barnes, MoMD Aide/LPN (MCS), effective 1/22/08 to replace Lisa Schwartz who transferred (Part B)

 

j.                    Carolyn Nowlin, Homebound Teacher (Sct 2), effective 1/18/08 (Sct 2 HB)

 

Request Acceptance of Resignation – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Gullion) the following resignations:

 

a.         Rebekah Polly, ED Aide (Sct 2), effective 12/17/07

 

b.                  Billie Riley, MoMD/Severe Aide/LPN (Sct 2), effective 1/22/08

 

c.                   Gregg Leas, MoMD Aide (Sct 1), effective 1/9/08

 

d.                  Rhonda Smith, MoMD Aide (MCS), effective 2/1/08

 

 

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Request Leave of Absence – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Hooker/Patterson) the following leave of absence:

 

            a.         Durwin Hallgarth, ED Aide (SoWest), FMLA Leave effective 2/20/08 for

approximately 6 to 12 weeks.

 

Report Transfers – The following transfers were reported:

 

a.         Adam Roeseler, 1:1 OHI Aide (MCS) to 1:1 Autism Aide (MCS), effective 1/2/08.

 

b.         Lisa McIntosh, 1:1 Autism Aide (Sct 2) to 1:1 ED Aide (Sct 1), effective 1/14/08.

 

c.                   Brent Walker, 1:1 ED Aide (Sct 1) to 1:1 Autism Aide (Sct 2), effective 1/14/08.

 

d.         Lisa Schwartz, MoMD Aide/LPN (MCS) to School Nurse (MCS), effective

            1/22/08.

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

Bank Signature Cards – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Telfer/Hooker) the application for new bank signature cards as presented.

 

Investment Report/Policy for CY2007 – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Hooker/Patterson) the Investment Report/Policy for CY2007 as presented.

 

Finance Salary Schedule – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Gullion) the finance salary schedule as presented.

 

Annual List of Outstanding Checks – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Telfer) the annual list of outstanding checks as presented.

 

Environmental Laboratories – The Board   TABLED BY MOTION (Hooker/Gullion) the use of Environmental Laboratories to perform air quality tests of the white building.

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

LPP/Eggleston Rental/WINGS – Ms. Griffith stated that she hopes to have an update on the extension of the LPP contract which affects Eggleston rental and WINGS.  She will meet with Bob Marra later in the month.

 

 

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There being no additional business, the Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Hooker) adjournment at 9:43 A.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Connie L. Griffith

Executive Director

 

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