In other business, the board was informed of the one contingency remaining in the wind energy contract. NIPSCO continues to work on the details of the
connection point at the schools. There is still hope of having the turbine in place and producing electricity by December.

Also in other business, there was discussion on the “Outside Use” of school buses, meaning the use of a school bus for things other than transporting students to school or school-sponsored events. The school corporation would like to continue to serve the non-for-profit organizations in the community but the school’s insurance company sees this as an additional risk requiring some type of
premium change.

The board accepted the resignations of social studies teacher Ryan Wolfe, and cafeteria employee Shelley Watts.

The board approved employment for the following:

1. Contracts for non-certified employees and fall sports coaches. These contracts are status quo with no increases in salary being given.
2. Kathryn Stradling – Special Needs Teacher at the Elementary
3. Marc Hall – Middle School Social Studies Teacher
4. Amanda Shidler – Temp Contract – Special Needs Teacher at the High School
5. Paige Anliker, Brittany Mendiola and Beverly Boisselier – Cafeteria

The board passed the resolution granting approval for the members of the board and the superintendent to participate in professional growth opportunities during the 2011-12 school year.

The annual conflict of interest forms were passed out and signed by the superintendent and board members.

Approval was given to the board appointments for the 2011-12 school year as presented.

A motion was passed to appoint Jody Melton to the Jasper County Public Library Board as presented.