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	Charles E. Fink
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	4431 W. St. Rd 28
	Frankfort, IN 46041
	765-659-1339

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Tuesday, 14 November 2006

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^{2 HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE}
Period 1 - 10:15 am -10:43 am
Period 2 - 10:48 am - 11:16 am
Period 3 - 11:21 am - 11:50am
Period 5 - Normal Time
Period 4 - 1:15-1:45
Period 6 - 1:50-2:20
Period 7 - 2:25-3:00

PROCEDURES FOR TEMPORARY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
^{Emergency - Snow Days -- Storm Warning}

^{Decision is based upon information received from the following sources:

A. County Highway Department E. Bus Drivers
B. State Highway Department F. Principals
C. State Police - Lafayette G. School Patrons
D. Sheriff's Office H. Other available information

Bus Driver procedure for School Administration on days in question: the County Highway and State Highway garages, State Police, Sheriff's office and Bus Drivers will be contacted to determine road conditions. When road conditions are considered dangerous and bus transportation would be canceled for the day, the following radio stations will provide news on school closing prior to 7:30 A.M. Usually a report on canceling transportation and school closing would be for one day only.

It is possible that only one or two bus routes would be closed. When this happens, schools will be open, but pupils living on this bus route will not be counted absent.

Please do not call school personnel concerning school closings. Those responsible for making the decision are either out checking roads or need their phone lines free to gather information; other school personnel receive their information at the time it is announced over the air. You are urged to listen to one of the following on mornings when weather conditions might provide a question whether school will be open or not:

Radio Station Location Dial
WILO AM Frankfort l570 WSHW FM Frankfort 99.7
WASK AM Lafayette l450 WASK FM Lafayette 98.7
WKOA FM Lafayette 105.3 WAZY FM Lafayette 96.5
WKHY FM Lafayette 93.5

TV Station Location
TV-18 Lafayette
Channel 13 Indianapolis}

School Board

Phil Snellenbarger, Vice-President, represents Jackson Township and began his term in August 2000. Mr. Snellenbarger works for Jenkins/Snellenbarger Realty and can be reached at (765) 325-2583.

Tim DeLong, Member, is the Perry Township representative and began his term in August 2006. Mr. DeLong works for SIA and can be reached at (765) 523-2054.

R. Craig Seager, President, is the At-Large representative and began his term in August 2002. Mr. Seager works for Eli Lilly and Company, and can be reached at (765) 296-2873.

John Morris, Secretary, represents Madison Township and began his term in August 2004. Mr. Morris works for Forests Products and can be reached at (765) 296-8411.

Dr. Tim Snyder, Member, is the Washington Township representative and began his term in August 2006. Dr. Snyder is a Pediatric physician and can be reached at (765) 296-8241.

School Board Meeting Agenda

School Board of Trustees

R. Craig Seager, President

Philip Snellenbarger, Vice President

John Morris, Secretary

Timothy K. DeLong, Member

Timothy M. Snyder M.D., Member

March 18, 2008

Clinton Prairie School Corporation

4431 W. State Rd. 28

Frankfort, IN 46041

Regular Session – 6:30 P.M.

AGENDA OF REGULAR MEETING

Please see information on the back of page 1 for explanation of agenda items and guidance on public comments.

AGENDA OF REGULAR MEETING
Please see information on the back of page 1 for explanation of agenda items and guidance on public comments.
Time Item Topic Action Policy
7:00

CALL TO ORDER

1.
Pledge of Allegiance

2.
Welcome

3.
Oath of Office

4.
Re-Organization
X

5.
Appointment of School Attorney
X

6.
Appointment of School Treasurer
X

7.
Legislative Liaison
X

8.
Policy Liaison
X

9.
Clinton Prairie Foundation Board Representative
X

10.
Safety Deposit Box
X

11.
Newspaper Designation
X

12.
Approval of Agenda (additions or deletions?)
X

13.
Public Comments – Everyone please sign-in. If speaking, please state your name and limit comments to five minutes.See the back of page 1 for additional information /guidance.

14.
Consent Agenda – See Appendix A
X

7:15

ASSURANCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

15.
Early Intervention Grant

16.
Staff Recommendation
X

17.
Bread, Milk & Fuel Bids
X

18.
School Lunch
X

19.
Cash Tuition
X

20.
Contracts
X

21.
2009,2010,2011 Capital Projects Fund
X

22.
2009 Budget
X

8:00

POLICY REVIEW

23.
Mission of the Corporation
X

8:15

ADJOURNMENT

24.
Announcements / Informational Items

25.
Assessment of Meeting

26.
Official business of the Board concludes with a passed motion.
X

The next regular board meeting of the Clinton Prairie School Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. at the Corporation Office, 4431 W State Rd 28, Frankfort IN.

    Consent Agenda Items
In a quick and efficient manner, the consent agenda allows the Board to act on a block of items that require a motion, thereby allocating time for more important matters. Therefore, items on the consent agenda are to be discussed by exception only. That is, if there are questions or corrections, they should be addressed. Otherwise, a prompt motion to approve the consent agenda should be made and acted upon.

Minutes
Claims
  PLEASE NOTE: The Clinton Prairie Board of School Trustees has determined that the Board Chairperson must reserve the right to limit the time of any discussion or debate and to terminate such whenever it is deemed to be an impasse or takes an inflammatory or derogatory direction. Name calling, profanity or boisterous language cannot be tolerated. The Board reserves the right to change any item on the agenda by order of priority or to discuss any item they deem to be of special interest to the participating audience. SPECIAL NOTE: Any material, papers, photos or petitions entered for evidence shall become part of the record and must remain in the files of the Clinton Prairie Board of School Trustees. Such evidence cannot be returned and the person(s) offering such shall be informed that they are not entitled to the return of evidence after it has been introduced for record. Persons who are hearing impaired or deaf and who will require interpreter services for these meetings should notify Charles E. Fink, Superintendent, in writing at 4431 W State Rd 28 Frankfort IN 46041-7129; or by telephone at (765) 659-1339. Notification must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Consent Agenda Items

In a quick and efficient manner, the consent agenda allows the Board to act on a block of items that require a motion, thereby allocating time for more important matters. Therefore, items on the consent agenda are to be discussed by exception only. That is, if there are questions or corrections, they should be addressed. Otherwise, a prompt motion to approve the consent agenda should be made and acted upon.

Minutes

Claims
PLEASE NOTE: The Clinton Prairie Board of School Trustees has determined that the Board Chairperson must reserve the right to limit the time of any discussion or debate and to terminate such whenever it is deemed to be an impasse or takes an inflammatory or derogatory direction. Name calling, profanity or boisterous language cannot be tolerated.
The Board reserves the right to change any item on the agenda by order of priority or to discuss any item they deem to be of special interest to the participating audience.
SPECIAL NOTE: Any material, papers, photos or petitions entered for evidence shall become part of the record and must remain in the files of the Clinton Prairie Board of School Trustees. Such evidence cannot be returned and the person(s) offering such shall be informed that they are not entitled to the return of evidence after it has been introduced for record.
Persons who are hearing impaired or deaf and who will require interpreter services for these meetings should notify Charles E. Fink, Superintendent, in writing at 4431 W State Rd 28 Frankfort IN 46041-7129; or by telephone at (765) 659-1339. Notification must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
The public commentary section of tonight’s meeting will allow patrons the opportunity to address the board, especially those with input regarding agenda items. It should be remembered that often the quickest and easiest way to answer questions about our schools’ policies, personnel or administrative practices is to follow the "chain of command," meaning that your inquiries can be addressed better if they are made to the persons closest to your concern. The board, generally, will not take action on items during meetings, but will instead direct an appropriate administrator or employee to follow up on an issue.
Public commentary is not a time to bring up specific matters of personnel or a time to criticize individual parents, students, teachers or anyone else. If anyone does have a specific complaint, then that person should make an appointment through the superintendent or building administrator or contact a board member directly.
The time limit for an individual or representative is five minutes. If you begin discussing items that may violate an individual ’s right to privacy, you will be stopped. You may be asked to stop if the chairperson feels that your comments are inappropriate for this type of public meeting. Patrons are asked to display appropriate decorum. Please introduce yourself when recognized by the chairperson.

School Board Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF MEETING

CLINTON PRAIRIE SCHOOL CORPORATION

JANUARY 15, 2008

The Clinton Prairie School Corporation Board of Trustees met in regular session January 15, 2008 at 6:30 P.M., at the administrative office building, 4431 West State Road 28, Frankfort, Indiana. Present were Board Members John Morris, Craig Seager, Philip C. Snellenbarger and Tim Snyder; Superintendent Charles E. Fink, Attorney Richard L. Langston, Sharon Kelley as recording secretary and David Larsh.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

There was no public commentary.

After the board discussed the new budgeting account numbers, the consent agenda was approved on a motion by Dr. Snyder and seconded by Mr. Morris. The vote was unanimous. The consent agenda included the December 18, 2007 minutes, the January 15, 2008 claims and a facility use request from Carrie Summers to hold Girl Scout meetings in the cafeteria the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

General APV #5612-5613

Rainy Day APV #5614

Debt Service APV #5615

General APV #5616

Clearing APV #5617

General APV #5618-5620

Capital Proj. APV #5621

Transp. APV #5622

Ret/Severance APV #1

Clearing APV #2

General APV #3-5

Ret/Sev. APV #6

General APV #7-9

Capital Proj. APV #10

General APV #11-13

Clearing APV #14-15

General APV #16

Clearing APV #17-30

General APV #31-66

Capital Proj. APV #67-103

Transp. APV #104-110

Sch. Lunch APV #111-119

Title II APV #120

General APV #121

Clearing APV #122

General APV #123

Payroll APV #124 Payroll Checks #20577-20594

Deposit Advice #66388-66534

Payroll APV #125 Payroll Checks #20595-20610

Deposit Advice #66535-66676

Mr. Larsh discussed replacing all of the 1961 lockers on the first floor of the junior-senior high school. The board received a quotation from Lee Company, Inc. totaling $106,790.00 for delivery and installation. The school maintenance staff will remove and dispose of the existing lockers. After discussion, Dr. Snyder moved, with a second by Mr. Morris, to accept the proposal from Lee Company, Inc. for the purchase and installation of new lockers with the understanding that the school corporation will remove the old lockers. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Morris moved to have the current officers serve as the Board of Finance for the calendar year 2008. Mr. Snellenbarger seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mr. Snellenbarger moved to allow the year-end fund transfers as presented and to adopt the following Resolution. Dr. Snyder seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

RESOLUTION ON TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION

It being determined by the Board of Education of Clinton Prairie School Corporation,

Clinton County, Indiana, at its regular meeting January 15, 2008, that certain budget

categories are presently deficit and that a transfer of appropriations is now necessary from

certain budget classifications where a surplus now exists.

It is resolved in making the necessary transfer of appropriations, it shall not require

the expenditure of more money than the total amount set out in the budget as finally

determined under this article.

The following ordinance shall serve as public record of the transfer of appropriation:

GENERAL FUND

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be decreased in the following amounts:

Account 11000, Regular Programs $194,961.47

Account 12000, Special Programs 1,554.78

Account 14000, Summer School Programs 5,812.00

Account 16000, Remediation Programs 67,690.26

Account 21000, Support Services, Pupils 28,379.31

Account 22000, Support Services, Instr. Staff 21,280.59

Account 23000, Support Services, Gen. Admn. 15,983.36

Account 24000, Support Services, School Admn. 69,905.55

Account 25000, Support Services, Operation 134,472.12

& Maintenance

Account 26000, Support Services, Central 94,417.06

Account 34000, Community Services 16,696.00

Account 41000, Nonprogrammed Charges 169.11

$651,321.61

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be increased in the following amounts:

Account 11000, Regular Programs $ 88,117.29

Account 14000, Summer School Programs 38,181.40

Account 21000, Support Services, Pupils 13,336.88

Account 22000, Support Services, Instr. Staff 4,251.94

Account 23000, Support Services, General Admn. 21,957.60

Account 24000, Support Services, School Admn. 26,717.55

Account 25000, Support Services, Operation 273,316.90

& Maintenance

Account 26000, Support Services, Central 39,611.53

Account 29000, Support Services, Other 16,548.96

Account 41000, Nonprogrammed Charges 129,281.56

$651,321.61

DEBT SERVICE FUND

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be decreased in the following amounts:

Account 25000 $ 6,821.00

Account 52200 74,277.15

Account 53100 1,302,919.13

$1,384,017.28

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be increased in the following amounts:

Account 51600 $1,384,017.28

$1,384,017.28

TRANSPORTATION OPERATING FUND

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be decreased in the following amounts:

Account 25510 $ 61,115.27

Account 25540 152,314.37

Account 25560 6,643.00

Account 26400 32,670.68

$ 252,743.32

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be increased in the following amounts :

Account 25420 $ 78.47

Account 25510 30,616.87

Account 25520 23,136.13

Account 25540 193,400.24

Account 26492 5,511.61

$ 252,743.32

2007 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be decreased in the following amounts:

Account 25380 $ 17,173.54

Account 25440 183,331.62

$ 200,505.16

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be increased in the following amounts:

Account 25330 $ 2,465.00

Account 25360 37,139.71

Account 25380 73,979.95

Account 25420 3,009.94

Account 25440 83,910.56

$ 200,505.16

BUS REPLACEMENT FUND

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be decreased in the following amounts:

Account 25550 $ 58,200.00

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be increased in the following amounts:

Account 43100 $ 58,200.00

RETIREMENT/SEVERANCE BOND FUND

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be decreased in the following amounts:

Account 26498 $ 352,963.76

Be it resolved that the appropriation from the following budget classifications shall

be increased in the following amounts:

Account 26492 $ 250,794.38

Account 96011 102,169.38

$ 352,963.76

A copy of this transfer of appropriations will be certified with the County Auditor.

Adopted this 15th day of January, 2008.

NAY YEA

_________________________________ ______________________________

Dr. Snyder moved to accept the resignation from maintenance employee, Tim Criswell, effective January 11, 2008. Mr. Snellenbarger seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mr. Fink reviewed the Annual Performance Report that has to be published between January 15 and January 31, 2008. After a recommendation from Mr. Fink, Dr. Snyder moved to adopt and publish the following goals for expenditure categories along with the Annual Performance Report. Mr. Snellenbarger seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

GOALS FOR EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES

The Indiana Legislature, through Public Law 191-2006, required the governing body of school corporations to establish goals for each category of expenditures that will increase the school corporation’s allocation of taxpayer resources directly to student instruction and learning, in light of the unique circumstances present in the school corporation. The State Board of Education approved the following definitions:

Student Instruction Expenditures are: (1) student academic achievement expenditures, plus (2) student instructional support expenditures.

Other Expenditure Categories are: (3) overhead and operational expenditures, plus (4) nonoperational expenditures.

The Clinton Prairie School Board of Education shall establish the following goal or expenditure categories for the 2008 calendar year or 2007-2008 school year:

The Clinton Prairie School Corporation shall maintain the current levels between the expenditure for student instructional expenditure categories and the other expenditure categories as described in IC 21-10-3-4 for the next fiscal year.

Increase in the student instructional expenditure categories are not possible due to the unique circumstance of the need to pay for interest on temporary loans because local property taxes have not been collected. The result of lack of payment to the district of local property taxes has caused the Corporation to take out loans to meet financial obligations. In addition, the law requires capturing all expenditures, direct and indirect from whatever source. The fact that there will be an expenditure from the Debt Service Fund that is categorized as a non-student instructional expenditure will likely skew the percentage expended. The result will more than likely show an increase in expenditure in the non student instructional category which would not have occurred if the local property taxes were collected in a timely fashion.

In addition, the certified instructional staff expenditures are bound by the Master Contract language through the 2008-09 school year.

After discussion, Mr. Snellenbarger moved to accept the Excel Edge as part of the continuing curriculum until further notice. Mr. Morris seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Excel Edge is a program to prepare students taking the SAT test.

Mr. Morris moved to allow the appointment of Rachel Moore to the Colfax Library Board. The second was by Dr. Snyder and the vote was unanimous. Her term expires December 31, 2011.

Dr. Snyder moved to accept the corrected NEOLA policies Professional Staff 3121 and Support Staff 4121. The second was by Mr. Morris and the vote was unanimous.

Informational items: 1) Board members received a copy of a letter sent to Indiana Department of Transportation, Mr. Alan Plunkett, Director of the Crawfordsville District concerning the accident that happened at the intersection of Indiana State Rd 28 West and County Road 450 W on January 8.

Mr. Snellenbarger moved, with a second by Mr. Morris, to adjourn the meeting to executive session at 8:15 P.M. pursuant to I.C. 5-14-1.5-6(b)(8). The vote was unanimous. The governing body discussed no subject matter in the executive session other than the subject matter specified in the public notice.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. on a motion by Mr. Morris and a second by Dr. Snyder. The vote was unanimous.

John Morris, Secretary

Attest:

President

Vice President

Member

Clinton Prairie Foundation

Dear Friend of Clinton Prairie, School funding is not an exact science. There are many opportunities for superior education that are not being met simply because of a lack of resources. Tax dollars cannot provide all of the educational opportunities that our children should have. The Clinton Prairie Foundation will provide financial support for many endeavors that will enrich the students of our district and also touch the entire community. The Foundation's directors ask for your help in keeping the scholastic achievement of the children in our community competitive with those in other communities, states and nations. Your generosity will not only enrich the lives of the children it touches; it is an investment in the future.
What is the Foundation? The Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation. Its purpose is to raise funds from private sources for the enrichment of the Clinton Prairie School Corporation. Who administers the Foundation? The Foundation is controlled by a volunteer Board of Directors who are citizens of graduates of the Clinton Prairie School Corporation.	How will the funds be used? The funds will be used to supplement the educational programs of the schools as well as student scholarship funding. The Foundation does not replace tax dollars that come into the district. The Foundation supports educational areas of enrichment and scholarship where there are not enough tax dollars to provide support.
	Board of Directors Mr. Jerry Haan - President Mrs. Ann Johnson - Vice President Mrs. Rita Neidlinger - Secretary Mrs. Tammy Oberle - Treasurer Mr. Pete Clark - Member Ms. Nancy Elsea - Member Mr. Charles Fink - Member Mrs. Martha Hill - Member Mrs. Julia Hoffman - Member Mr. Roger Miller - Member Mr. John Morris - Member
How do I make a tax-deductible contribution to the Foundation? If you are an individual donor, you may simply make your check payable to:
Clinton Prairie Foundation "Investing in the Future" 4431 W. St. Rd. 28 Frankfort, IN 46041
If you represent a business or corporation, you may need to make arrangements that are especially suited to your organization. Please feel free to discuss your plans wit any member of the Board of Directors. After receiving your gift, the Foundation will send a letter of appreciation that will identify (for tax deductions or other documentation) the amount of your gift. Your contribution may be designated toward scholarship or Clinton Prairie program support.

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