MADISON AREA EDUCATIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES UNIT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

March 3, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: S. Telfer B. Goodin

E. Jones R. Hooker

T. Patterson

STAFF PRESENT: C. Griffith C. Trader

A. Conover

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

The meeting was called to order at 10:44 A.M. The Board confirmed that personnel matters were discussed in Executive Session. The Minutes of the February 3, 2010, Board of Directors’ Meeting were APPROVED BY MOTION (Goodin/Patterson).

APPROVE AGENDA

The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Telfer/Jones) 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/Goodin):

Claims numbered 106-207, totaling $158,006.93

Payrolls totaling $461,524.39

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PERSONNEL

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

a. Teresa Burow, Credit Recovery Coordinator (Sct 2), effective 8/10 (Sct 2 Stimulus)

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

a. Rhonda Smith, LPP Clerk (Central Office) effective 3/31/10 or the last day of operation of the Large Print Production Facility.

Report Transfers – The following transfers were reported:

a. Ron Meyer, ED Teacher (Sct 1) to ED Teacher (Sct 2), effective 2/8/10

b. Shawn Barrett, ED Teacher (Sct 2) to ED Teacher (Sct 1), effective 2/8/10

c. James Roberts, ED Aide (Sct 2) to ED Aide (Sct 1), effective 2/8/10

d. Cindy Bonsett, Part-Time ED Aide (Sct 2) to Full-Time ED Aide (Sct 2), effective 2/8/10

e. Valerie Houston, Part-Time ED Teacher (Sct 2) to Full-time ED Teacher (Sct 2), effective 2/8/10

f. Kathy Combs, ED Aide (Sct 1) to 1:1 Autism Aide (Sct 1), effective 2/8/10

g. Kathie Fawbush, 1:2 Autism Aide (Sct 1) to 1:1 Autism Aide (Sct 1), effective 2/8/10

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

a. Zsuzsanna Costanzo, Psychologist (MCS), FMLA Leave beginning 2/22/10 for 12 weeks

b. Zsuzsanna Costanzo, Psychologist (MCS), Child Rearing Leave beginning 5/24/10 through January 3, 2011

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Request Administrative Leave - The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Telfer) the following administrative leave:

a. Cathy Fox, MoMD Teacher (Switz), Administrative Leave effective 2/25/10

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

a. Loyed Arnold, ED Teacher (Sct 2), effective 2/5/10

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Retirement of Mr. Robert Hooker –Ms. Griffith noted that Mr. Hooker’s name had been added to the Board Room Plaque recognizing him as having been an SSU Board member for over 10 years. Ms. Griffith stated that Mr. Hooker is an excellent example of a leader and uses great integrity in his decision-making. She stated she learned a lot from him; that he has assisted her in many difficult situations.

Mr. Hooker expressed his thanks to A. Conover, C. Griffith, and C. Trader for their hard work and service to SSU and the Board.

Dr. Elizabeth Jones, Board Chair – Ms. Griffith stated that in lieu of Mr. Hooker’s retirement, Dr. Jones would move up to the Board Chair position.

There being no additional business, the Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Goodin/Jones) adjournment at 10:50 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Connie L. Griffith

Executive Director

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