Thursday, September 25, 2014

Regular Meeting

MEETING NOTICE:
Are the items on this agenda being considered with the best interests of the children of the Pike Schools as the prime consideration?

1. CALL TO ORDER

Subject: A. Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 1. CALL TO ORDER

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2. FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE

Subject: A. Patrons are asked to identify themselves for the record; 3-minute time limit per person

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 2. FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE

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3. DISTRICT UPDATE

Subject: A. Superintendent Jones

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 3. DISTRICT UPDATE

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4. OTHER ITEMS

Subject: A. Sarah Dorsey, Communications Officer

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 4. OTHER ITEMS

Type: Information

Ms. Dorsey will update the district regarding upcoming events.

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5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Subject: A. Superintendent's Above & Beyond Award Recognition (Pat Burton)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 5. REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Type: Recognition

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6. ACTION ITEMS

Subject: A. Minutes of the Board of Education Regular Meeting (September 11, 2014)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action, Minutes

Recommended Action: Superintendent's Recommendation: The Minutes of the Board of Education Regular Meeting - September 11, 2014 be approved as written.

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Subject: B. Human Resources Report (Joe Lampert)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

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Subject: C. Approval of the 2014-2015 Master Teacher Contract (Joe Lampert)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

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Subject: D. Approval of the Administrative Salary Adjustment (Joe Lampert)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

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Subject: E. Approval of the Classified Staff Salary Adjustment (Pat Burton)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

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Subject: F. International Baccalaureate Exam Grant (Cindy Huffman)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

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Subject: G. Contracts (Linda Searles)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

Contracts

Blackboard Connect Renewal (communication tool)
Scholastic Software Renewal (educational software applications)
Noble of Indiana (vocational services for exceptional learners)
IDOE/St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf (student residential/non-residential services)
Professional Services – Deb Teuscher (planetarium lessons)
CIESC (elementary student reading and math tutoring)
Learning for Life MOU (exceptional learners self-sufficiency skills training)
CIESC (management of 21^st CCLC programs at two middle schools)
Arts for Learning (teaching artists to implement A4L literacy lessons and STEM related residences)
Professional Services – Dr. Lori Desautels (professional development)
Professional Services – TJ Insights, Inc. (consulting and external evaluation for 21^st CCLC grant – Cohort #6
Professional Services – TJ Insights, Inc. (consulting and external evaluation for 21^st CCLC grant – Cohort #7)

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Subject: H. Donations (Linda Searles)

Meeting: Sep 25, 2014 - Regular Meeting

Category: 6. ACTION ITEMS

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

Donations

Monetary Donation – Target Take Charge of Education Program
Monetary Donation – Pike Township Education Foundation
Classroom Supplies Donation 1 – DonorsChoose
Classroom Supplies Donation 2 - DonorsChoose

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7. BOARD MEMBER ITEMS

8. ADJOURNMENT