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Annual BusinessMeetingMinutes
2017 Report of the Secretary
The Secretary’s Report consists of the Minutes of the IASA Annual
Business Meeting held on Friday, September 29, 2017.
I.
Call to Order and Declare a Quorum is Present—President
Dr. Thomas Bertrand
President Dr. Thomas Bertrand called the meeting to order
at 9:50 a.m. A quorum was present.
II.
Acknowledgment of Dr. Jason D. Henry as Parliamentarian
President Bertrand appointed Dr. Jason D. Henry,
Superintendent of Sesser-Valier Comm #196, to serve as
Parliamentarian of the Annual Business Meeting.
III.
Approval of the September 30, 2016 Annual Meeting
Minutes
There being no changes, a motion was made by Mr.
Stephen Murphy, seconded by Ms. Victoria Tabbert, to
approve the September 30, 2016 Annual Business Meeting
Minutes as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote.
IV.
2017 Annual Report
A. General Finances of the Association—Ms. Paula
Hawley, Treasurer
Ms. Paula Hawley reported on the financial health
of the association noting that IASA again finished
the year ending June 30, 2017 in sound financial
condition. She added the auditors noted the annual
audit revealed no material findings or irregularities.
Ms. Paula Hawley thanked the members of the Budget
Committee for their service and acknowledged the
honor it is to serve as Treasurer this past year.
B. Executive Director’s Report—State of the Association
Report—Dr. Brent Clark, Executive Director
Dr. Brent Clark, Executive Director, thanked the Board
of Directors and IASA staff for their service this
past year. His report began with a timeline of IASA from
2006-Present, highlighting the accomplishments over the
past 11 years including the most recent, SB 1947 Evidence-
Based Model being signed into law August 31, 2017. He
noted other heavy issues need tackled, including, but not
limited to:
• Teacher shortages
• Social and emotional health issues for students
• Continued annual funding for schools
Dr. Clark noted the challenges the membership faced the
past couple of years have been difficult, but we have
turned a corner.
A motion was made by Mr. Mark Cross to accept the
Independent Auditor’s Financial Summary as presented in
the FY 2017 IASA Annual Report along with the acceptance
of all reports. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jeff Fetcho
and unanimously approved by a voice vote.
V.
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
VI.
New Business
There was no new business.
VII.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Victoria Tabbert to adjourn the
meeting. The motion was seconded by Dr. Scott Goselin, and
the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Buss
Secretary and Wabash Valley Director