After discussion, the board voted to pursue the position, as recommended, with board member Mike Tetzloff voting in opposition.

In other business, Foster proposed replacing lighting on the football field due to cracks and splinters on the poles and the fact that the system is quite old; safety is also a concern due to leaning poles. Funds are available from the General Obligation Bond. Discussion ensued as whether to pay for the project in full, or pay over a period of time which could cost taxpayers more. Foster stated that after researching systems and vendors, the recommended system is top-notch along with the vendor. The maintenance agreement on the proposed lighting system is very good as well. After discussion, the board voted to approve the bid from Musco for a new lighting system for the football field.

As a result of the school system's most recent audit, the state board of accounts directed that the school retroactively approve the pay amount, due to the re-organization of the administration office, of the treasurer and deputy treasurer. Despite the minutes indicating that the central office would be reorganized the salary amounts were not listed properly. The board voted to retroactively approve the pay amount for the corporation treasurer of $21.90 per hour and corporation deputy treasurer of $20.55 per hour beginning Dec. 9, 2013.

Personnel Matters:

The following individuals submitted their retirement requests:

• Janis Miller – Mrs. Miller has been an elementary school teacher for 42 years.
• Candi Reutebuch (elementary school cafeteria only) – Mrs. Reutebuch has been an elementary school cook for approximately 10 years.  She will continue as a bus driver.

Foster thanked them for their years of service, their dedication to education, and wished them well. 

Debra Sheets, Elementary School Cook, has submitted her resignation.

Sandi DeSabatine submitted a maternity leave request for the first semester of the 2016-17 school year.

Meredith Pauley was recommended for the open high school Spanish position.  Mrs. Pauley lives locally, but was teaching in Peru. 

Chelsey Jones was recommended for Mrs. DeSabatine’s maternity leave for the ifrst semester.  Miss Jones is a Culver High School and Manchester University graduate. 

The following extra-curricular positions were recommended:  Barry Day, mddle school football; John King, Dr. Darlene Gordon, Jamie Wenzler, and Cody Hook, Middle School Leadership Council.

After discussion the board approved all requests and recommendations as submitted. 

Other matters and reports

High School students Brant Howard and Jacob Conner were selected as the first and second alternates respectively for the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation School Board Scholarship. Colin McGee is this year’s recipient.

The updated Student/Staff iPad Agreement was submitted for approval. Foster stated that some wording was changed on a couple of items and a secondary agreement for unpaid repairs was added. After discussion, the board approved the Student/Staff iPad Agreement as submitted.

Varsity girls basketball coach Jeff Wagner submitted an overnight field trip request to go to St. Francis College for a D-One Camp from July 14-16 for team building and bonding.  Varsity girls softball coach Jenni Belcher submitted an overnight field trip request to go to the Tippecanoe River State Park July 11-13 for team building and bonding. After discussion, the board voted to approve all requests as submitted.

Foster gave a financial report for the period ending May 31. The Condition of Funds Statement indicated that all Corporation Funds had positive balances, slightly higher than last year.  After discussion, the board approved all claims as presented.otion carried. 

Foster reported on the following: 

• Insley repaired the broken skylight which was broken during their portion of the building project.  

• Indianapolis Roofing, Inc., roofing project is about 95% done. • Bus Inspection was June 9th and went well.   

• The Staff Appreciation Breakfast and Graduation went well. 

• The maintenance crew is working around the building project to get rooms ready for August.

• The chiller at the middle school/high school is not working right now, but will be fixed soon.

• The New York City trip went well along with Washington, DC trip.  Both groups thanked the board for the opportunity. 

During board comment the following were commended:  Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Reutebuch for their years of service.  Mrs. Pauley and Miss Jones were welcomed. 

A tour of corporation facilities followed the meeting.