Members Present:   Ms. Kathy Botkin, Chair
                                  Mr. Donald Koors, Vice-Chair
                                  Ms. Shirley Amond
                                  Mr. Gary Bates
                                  Mr. John Hill for Mr. Robert Marra
                                  Senator Teresa Lubbers
                                  Dr. Eugene White

Members Not Present:  Ms. Cynthia Pittman

Administration Present:  Mr. Jim Durst, Superintendent; Mrs. Rosemary Adams, Principal; Ms. Gail Ringwalt, Principal, Mr. Hal Owens, Asst. Superintendent.

I. Call to Order
Ms. Botkin called the meeting to order and took roll.

II. Special Presentation
Mr. Durst recognized Kathy Botkin for her hard work and tremendous leadership of the ISB Board this year.  Mr. Durst said that Ms. Botkin is "always an advocate for kids and has done an outstanding job at bringing forward issues and concerns to help us become a better school."  A crystal vase was presented to Ms. Botkin.
             Ms. Botkin expressed her thanks to the school faculty and administration for being supportive of her leadership.

Congratulations to Dr. White for his recent appointment to Indianapolis Public School's as the new Superintendent.  It is hoped that he will still be able to be a contributor to the ISB School Board and the ISB community as his work and input have been greatly appreciated.

III. Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the May 16, 2005 meeting were reviewed.  There were no additions or corrections.  Ms. Amond moved for approval of the minutes with no changes; Mr. Koors seconded the motion; motion carried.

IV. Chair Remarks
None

V.  Superintendent's Report

A. School Update

Ms. Amond provided copies of the National Agenda for the Education of Children and Youths with Visual Impairments, Including Those with Multiple Disabilities.  It is a wonderful document which will help us in our decision-making specifically in regards to the ten goals that are listed under the Goal Statement and providing better transition services to our students.

We are currently into the last week of summer school and Assessment of Young Children programs.  AYC has three weeks total for the summer with the first week focusing on three year olds, second week was children with Autism and Deaf/Blindness, and the third week is with five year old children.  Twelve children had registered for the program with 10 actually being able to participate in this wonderful program.  AYC is partially funded by the Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Learners and provides comprehensive assessment for placement of these children in the fall, be it here at ISB or in another public school.
There are currently twenty-two Middle School/High School students here with us for the summer.  Summer school deals primarily with assistive technology, expanded core curriculum, social skills and orientation and mobility.  Eighteen students from the elementary program are currently participating in summer school.

B. Monthly Financial Statements

Mr. Owens presented the May 31, 2005 Monthly Financial Report (Attachment 2).  The school's finances have changed drastically since this report was generated, as we are nearing the end of the year and money is being shifted to cover all points.  Most money has been moved to cover the June payroll since we have three pay disbursements this month.  State Budget Agency has appropriated some of the funds we needed that were set on reserve to our general funds and operations.  There are twenty-six pay periods in the year.  Mr. Durst commends the business office for giving extra effort to this end of the year push. 

C. Personnel Actions Updates

Refer to Personnel Actions Update and Personnel Status Summary (Attachment 3A-3B).
FTE Filled 183, FTE Pending 13, Intermittent Filled 21

D. Vacant Positions

Refer to Vacant Positions - Pending (Attachment 4).  It is the desire of the ISB administration to fill all vacant positions listed.

Mr. Durst request permission from the Board to hire an additional Orientation and Mobility Instructor into the Outreach Program with the intention of expanding our services to other Local Education Agencies.  Mr. Durst will meet with Mr. Marra later in the week to discuss the goals of ISB to move forward as a broker service for Orientation and Mobility to other Local School Corporations.  Dr. White moved to approve the request for an additional Orientation and Mobility instructor for the Outreach Department; Mr. Koors seconded the motion; motion carried.

Mr. Durst took this time to acknowledge Mr. Jones who has been or Interim Residential Director and has been doing a commendable job.  This position is currently posted and administration is actively reviewing possible candidates for that position.  Mr. Jones is a candidate for that position.

E. Physical Plant Update

Churchman Air Conditioning:  Contractor is finishing the "punch list" items.
Upgrade Electrical Service in the Steam Plant:  Contractor has completed the electrical switchover.  Contractor has completed all demo work and is currently working on small items.  Project is complete.
Campus Security:  Designer is finishing construction document drawings and specifications.
Will probably not proceed with this project until summer 2006.
Exterior Campus Lighting:  Public Works has asked fro an outside designer to take over this project.  No designer has been selected at this time.
Renovation of Tunnels:  Work will be completed by the end of this summer.
Retiling of Lower Hallway:  Project is complete.
Reroof Churchman and Keever:  Project Manager has started design development phase.
Tuck Pointing Renovation:  Project will be completed late summer, early fall of 2005.
Repair Roof, F-building:  Project at Public Works with $91,361 available for this project.
Replace Sidewalks:  Project currently underway.
Replace Stage Curtain and Window Curtains:  Project complete.
Recoring Campus:  Installing complete in E, F, and G.  Will move on to other areas.
Replace Sidewalk Along College Avenue:  Estimated cost $20,000, waiting on approval from Public Works.
Replace carpet in Aldur/Lambert:  Paper work for bidding has been sent out to contractors.  Work to be completed by July 29, 2005.

Mr. Koors asked if we had found a solution to the upgrading of the fire alarm system in the residential services area.  Mr. Durst explained that at this time all projects going into the next biennium have been placed on hold.  This project would include upgrading fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, intercom system, and various other issues pointed out in the Fire Marshall's report.

VI.  New Business

A. Donations and Contributions

Refer to Donations and Contributions Under $499.00 and Donations and Contributions Over $500.00 (Attachment 5).  Under Total = $5524.07 , Over Total = $3714.44
Mr. Koors moved to accept all donations over $500.00; Dr. White seconded the motion; motion carried.

B. Driving State and Personal Vehicles Policy - Second Reading

Mr. Durst did make all changes that were requested in the last meeting.  Specifically, he would asked the Board to note the changes made to copying Driver's license information, which will be handled by the Human Resources Office, and he also identified the number of days in which an employee has to inform the Superintendent of a suspended license.  Ms. Amond moved to accept this policy with changes; Mr. Bates seconded the motion; motion carried.

C. Evaluation of the Superintendent Policy

Suggestion from the last meeting were taken into consideration and changes made.  Changes made were to the language that clarifies the position of the Superintendent and compensation.
Although this policy was not addressed at the Board meeting in May it will not need a second reading since Board members were able to look it over for revisions prior to the June meeting.
Dr. White has requested that the wording be changed throughout the document to replace the current title of Superintendent to the title new title of Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Durst will make all necessary changes regarding the new title.  It was moved by Dr. White to accept the policy with changes; Mr. Koors seconded the motion; motion carried.

D. Procurement of Food

Thank you to Jill Overton for providing information regarding ISB price cost at our last Board meeting to help us identify the approach the Board would like to take on this matter.  And thank you to Senator Lubbers for acting so quickly on this issue and collecting more information from various sources finding that Wabash foods should not cost anymore than Gordons.  Wabash contacted Mr. Durst immediately and sent out a new price book and informed  Mr. Durst about changes we should look for in the future.  Ms. Overton was asked to take a tour of the Wabash facility and she found them to be very efficient, orderly, and helpful and looks forward to a promising future with them.

E. Schedule ISB Board Meetings for the Upcoming School Year

Schedule was approved and accepted as presented.  Dates for Registration and the Annual Holiday Program were requested from Board members.  Mr. Bates moved to accept the meeting dates as presented; Dr. White seconded the motion; motion carried.

F. Contracts

The Board had approved most contracts at the previous Board meeting, however ISB has hired the librarian position that had been vacant for several months.  Ms. Mae Woodley will be stepping into that position at the beginning of the school year and will be paid through federal funding.  Becker Computer Services rate was increased.  Becker Computer Services is partially funded as much as 80%-90% through our free and reduced lunches program.  Ms. Amond approved to accept the new contracts; Mr. Bates seconded the motion; motion carried.
Mr. Hill asked if we were currently sharing any contracts with ISD.  Mr. Durst stated that at this time we have no shared contracts with ISD at this time.  At this time ISD does not have a Superintendent.  Any changes will need to be discussed with the three member committee at the school.

G. New Playground for Aldur/Lambert

The Letterman playground had lead based paint on the equipment and instead of opting to have the equipment sandblasted and repainted, which could cause the paint to leach into the surrounding grounds; the school will take out the old equipment and replace it with new equipment.  It seemed a more prudent choice to make.  We have a design that will cost $43,000 to replace the equipment and to make it handicap accessible may bring that estimate up.
Mr. Durst requested that the Board allow this project to go forward by approving up to $75,000 in spending to replace the playground.  The project would be covered at this time from the school's Donations and Contributions Fund, but Mr. Durst will take steps to have the money reimbursed by the Letterman Foundation or other sources.  Dr. White moved to make available the funds to reconstruct the playground; Mr, Koors seconded the motion; motion carried.

VII. Public Comments
None

VIII. Board Comments
Mr. Durst thanked many of his staff who have made this a successful year.  Mr. Bill Neal, Mr. Charlie Foster, Ms. Rosemary Adams, Ms. Gail Ringwalt, Ms. Wingert, Ms. Mynatt, Mr. Owens, and Ms. Overton.

Mr. Durst also thanked the Board for their tenacity and support this year.  Each member has brought strengths to the table and as a result of their leadership and dedication to ISB we will continue to move forward.

Dr. White wanted to thank Ms. Botkin for her leadership; transitioning from parent to board member to board chair is outstanding.  Also, Senator Lubbers for her dedication and tenacity in pursuing issues for ISB's benefit.
Dr. White would also like to encourage the school to continue its collaboration with Washington Township by inviting the incoming Superintendent to be a member of the Board.  He feels this collaboration has been very successful and would like to see it move forward with the changes that are occurring in Washington Township.  He would like to continue to be a member of the Board depending on the time constraints that will be placed on him by his new position.  It has been a great opportunity to serve the Board over the years.

Senator Lubbers added that she would like to thank Mr. Durst for his leadership this year.  Mr. Durst has transitioned through many changes in this school and has done it well because he has the trust and respect of the people who work with him. 
Senator Lubbers would also like to see Dr. White continue as a Board member as he has been committed to the school and its students for many years.

IX. Next Meeting
August 22, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. in the Aldur/Lambert Multipurpose Room

X. Adjournment