MADISON AREA EDUCATIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES UNIT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

January 2, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Goodin S. Telfer

R. Hooker D. Gullion

T. Patterson

STAFF PRESENT: C. Griffith J. Lichlyter

A. Conover

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

The meeting was called to order at 9:52 A.M. The Board confirmed that personnel and litigation matters were discussed in Executive Session. The Minutes of the November 7, 2007, Board of Directors’ Meeting were APPROVED BY MOTION (Telfer/Patterson).

APPROVE AGENDA

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

FINANCIAL MATTERS:

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

Claims numbered 1361 through 1363, 1512-1519, and 0-112, totaling $265,432.24

Payrolls totaling $475,667.86

PERSONNEL

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

a. Kim Hoagland, 1:1 ED Aide (SoWest), effective 11/8/07 (SoWest Specific)

b. DeAnn Klinedinst, Homebound Teacher (MCS), effective 9/18/07 (MCS HB)

c. Luanne Jones, Homebound Teacher (Sct 2), effective 11/12/07 (Sct 2 HB)

d. Melinda Gammons, Homebound Teacher (SoWest), effective 11/16/07 (SoWest HB)

e. Spring Kiefer, 1:1 Autism Aide (Sct 1), effective 12/3/07 (Sct 2 Specific)

f. Amy Mauldin, 1:1 MiMD Aide (Sct 2), effective 12/3/07 (Sct 2 Specific)

g. Leah Anne Becker, Homebound Teacher (Sct 2), effective 11/30/07 (Sct 2 HB)

h. Bruce Johnson, Homebound Teacher (Sct 2), effective 11/12/07 (Sct 2 HB)

i. Brian Grigsby, Homebound Teacher (Switz), effective 11/14/07 (Switz HB)

j. Michelle White, Homebound Teacher (Switz), effective 11/14/07 (Switz HB)

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

a. Michele Brown, Deputy Treasurer (Central Office), effective 1/9/08

b. Debbie Keown, 1:1 OI Aide (Sct 1), effective 12/21/07

c. Debbie Bear, 1:1 Autism Aide (MCS), effective 12/20/07

Request Leaves of Absence – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Telfer/Patterson) the following leaves of absence:

a. Brenda Cahall, ED Teacher (WINGS), FMLA Leave effective 10/30/07, for

approximately 8 weeks.

b. Darrell Mahoney, Director of Special programs (Switz), FMLA Leave effective 11/15/07 for approximately 4 weeks.

Report Transfer – The following transfer was reported:

a. Teresa Basham, Finance Clerk (Central Office) to Deputy Treasurer (Central Office), effective 1/7/07.

ACTION ITEMS

Resolution for Transfer of 2007 Appropriations – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Telfer) resolution for the transfer of 2007 appropriations as presented.

401(a) Annuity Plan Document and Resolution – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Telfer) the 401(a) annuity plan document and resolution as presented.

Donation – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Telfer/Gullion) acceptance of a wheelchair valued at $50.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Child Count – Ms. Griffith submitted a preliminary letter from the state indicating that the child count is in order. Southwestern is down one student that was incorrectly counted.

WHAS – Ms. Griffith stated that the WHAS grant is due on January 18. Two of the directors are currently working on it and plan to use the grant to purchase materials for severe/multiple students.

There being no additional business, the Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Hooker) adjournment at 9:55 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Connie L. Griffith

Executive Director

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