BLUE RIVER CAREER PROGRAMS REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 17, 2019 The Blue River Career Programs’ Governing Board met in regular session, Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 12:00 pm in the board meeting room of the career center, 801 St. Joseph Street, Shelbyville.
Board members present were David Finkel, Vince Sanders, Mark Nigh and Travis Beck. Superintendents present were Chris Hoke, Bob Evans and Paula Maurer. Also present was Sandy Hensley, Treasurer.
President David Finkel called the meeting to order at 12:00. He stated that Mr. Shaw was unable to attend today due to personal reasons. He introduced Travis Beck as the new board member representing Southwestern Consolidated Schools. He takes the place of Linda Isgrigg.
RECOGNIZE GUESTS AND ASK FOR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None present.
ACTION ITEMS REORGANIZE AND ELECT OFFICERS TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
Mark Nigh moved to appoint David Finkel as board president. Vince Sanders seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Vince Sanders moved to appoint Mark Nigh as vice president. Travis Beck seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Travis Beck moved to appoint Vince Sanders as secretary. Mark Nigh seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mark Nigh moved to appoint Sandy Hensley as treasurer and Sharon Fansler as assistant Treasurer. Vince Sanders seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Travis Beck moved to appoint Denny Harrold as board attorney. Mark Nigh seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Travis Beck made a motion to have the regularly scheduled board meetings be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon at the career center. Mark Nigh seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2018 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Minutes of the December 11, 2018 board meeting were presented for approval. Mark Nigh made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Vince Sanders seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
REVIEW AND APPROVE CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Prewritten claims 712-728, regular claims 1-58, and payroll claims for pay dates 12/12/18, 12/19/18, 1/2/19 and 1/16/19 were presented for approval. Vince Sanders made a motion to approve the claims and payrolls as presented. Mark Nigh seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST PERMISSION FOR SKILLSUSA, BPA, HOSA AND FCCLA STATE & NATIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Permission was requested for the student clubs to be able to register for State and National contests. It was explained there could be a short turnaround time and arrangements may need to be made prior to the next board meeting. Individual out-of-state and overnight field trip requests will be brought before the board for approval. Travis Beck made a motion to approve the request for student club registrations. Mark Nigh seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE BPA OVERNIGHT TRIP
The proposal for an overnight trip was included in the packet. Steve Gardner, advisor for the BPA club, has a student that has qualified to attend the State contest in Indianapolis on March 10-12, 2019. Mark Nigh made a motion to approve the overnight request as presented. Vince Sanders seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE DONATION
Mr. Steve Gardner has made a donation in the amount of $200 to be used for BPA contest expenses. Mark Nigh made a motion to approve the donation as presented. Travis Beck seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE BRCP 2019-2020 DAILY SCHEDULE
The proposed 2019-2020 BRCP daily schedule was included in the packets. There was discussion regarding some potential changes with one of the school corporation’s start time, which could affect the career center’s daily schedule. Mark Nigh made a motion to table this agenda item until the February meeting. Travis Beck seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE CONTRACT OF DENNY HARROLD, ATTORNEY
The contract of Denny Harrold for 2019 legal services was included in the packet. There is an increase in the hourly rate from $170 to $180 per hour. It was recommended that we continue with Mr. Harrold for the coming year. Mark Nigh made a motion to approve Denny Harrold’s contract as presented. Vince Sanders seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM SANDY BOSTIC
A letter of resignation from Sandy Bostic was included in the packet. Sandy is the Adult Education coordinator. She is resigning effective June 30, 2019 to pursue a nursing degree. She is a valued employee and will be greatly missed. Mark Nigh made a motion to accept Sandy Bostic’s resignation letter. Vince Sanders seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BRCP OPERATING AGREEMENT
A copy of the 2019 Amended Operating Agreement was included in the packet. Southwestern and Northwestern school boards have already reviewed and approved the agreement. Southeastern and Shelbyville will take action at their next board meetings. REPORTS Fund Report The fund report was included in the board packets. Sandy Hensley explained that the new funds have been established. Mr. Finkel asked Sandy to review each fund and its purpose for the benefit of our new board member. NEOLA Policy Update (first reading) Mr. Finkel referenced the summary that Mr. Shaw prepared. He stated that he has reviewed the updates personally. BRCP Open House/Chili Supper – February 4, 2019 An invitation to the open house/chili supper was included in the packet. The event is from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Other None reported.
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
None presented.
NEXT BRCP GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The board will have a planning retreat on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:00 am. The next regular board meeting will be held on February 12, 2019 at 12:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
David Finkel adjourned the meeting at 12:25 pm.