MADISON AREA EDUCATIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES UNIT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

May 4, 2011

MEMBERS PRESENT: S. Telfer B. Goodin

E. Jones P. Deardorff

T. Patterson

STAFF PRESENT: C. Griffith C. Trader

A. Conover

Dr. Jones chaired the meeting at the SSU Board Room, 702 Elm Street, Madison, Indiana.

The meeting was called to order at 1:32 P.M. The Board confirmed that personnel matters were discussed in Executive Session.

The Minutes of the April 6, 2011, Board of Directors’ Meeting were APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Telfer).

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 (Telfer/Patterson):

Claims numbered 308-410, totaling $143,606.13

Payrolls totaling $393,199.90

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PERSONNEL

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

a. Elizabeth “Betsy” Oren, SLP (All Corps), effective at the close of the 2010-2011 school year.

b. Jennifer Gary, SLPA (Scott County), effective at the close of the 2010-2011 school year.

Request Acceptance of Terminations – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Deardorff/Patterson) the following terminations (due to end of stimulus dollars):

a. Madonna Jordan, LD Aide (Switz), effective 5/31/11

b. Donna Brubaker, Kindergarten Aide (Switz), effective 5/31/11

c. Sydney Sefton, LD Aide (Switz), effective 5/31/11

d. Jennifer Abbott, 1:2 Autism Aide (Switz), effective 5/31/11

e. Vicki Bear, LD Aide (Switz), effective 5/31/11

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

a. Becky Schanding, MD Teacher (MCS), FMLA Leave effective 4/7/11 for approximately six weeks.

Report Transfer – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Deardorff/Telfer) the following transfer:

a. Margaret Bowen, 1:3 Autism/OHI Aide (Sct 1) to 1:4 Autism/OHI Aide (Sct 1 & 2), effective 3/7/11

ACTION ITEMS

Budget Committee – The Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Patterson/Deardorff) that the entire board would participate in the budget committee. It was agreed that the committee would meet at the next board meeting.

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Ms. Griffith reported that there had been some flood damage in the building from the heavy rains. ServPro brought in equipment to dry everything out in an effort to prevent mold from growing. We are currently waiting for an estimate on flood insurance. When the estimate is received we will evaluate whether or not it should be added to the current coverage.

Mr. Telfer reminded everyone of the staff development conference at Wooded Glen on Tuesday, July 26. It was previously agreed that the cost of the conference would be shared.

There being no additional business, the Board APPROVED BY MOTION (Deardorff/Telfer) adjournment at 1:38 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Connie L. Griffith

Executive Director

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