BOARD MINUTES
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation
August 11, 2009
The regular session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on August 11, 2009 at 7:05 P.M. in the Administration Building. Members present were Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Felix Massey III, and Superintendent Stephen Patz. Also present were Gloria Holland, Keith Majewski, Patty Huff, Jamie Works, and Robert White.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the Board reviewed minutes from the July 14th and the July 30th, 2009 meetings. The minutes were approved by signature.
Members of the Board reviewed claims. Upon motion by Christopher Whitham and seconded by Timothy Elbright, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham,. Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, and Felix Massey III.
Mr. Patz recommended accepting Tina Rumsey’s resignation as assistant high school track coach. Mr. Patz noted that Ms. Rumsey has done this for a number of years and has done a nice job. Upon motion by Timothy Elbright and seconded by Harlan Holt Hoffman to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, and Felix Massey III.
The Superintendent presented the Expanded Criminal History Check policy for the second reading. Mr. Patz recommended adoption of the policy as written. Upon motion by Harlan Holt Hoffman and seconded by Christopher Whitham to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Harlan Holf Hoffman, Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, and Felix Massey III.
Jamie Works, school nurse, was present to discuss the H1N1 virus and its possible impact on the School Corporation. Ms. Works reviewed facts surrounding the H1N1 virus and stated that the school corporation is working in conjunction with the Ohio County Health Department to release timely and accurate information as it becomes available. She stated that all information that is released will come directly from the Centers for Disease Control or the State Health Department. Right now, the focus is on preventing the virus by the use of proper hygiene and cleaning practices. All children who develop flu-like symptoms must be tracked by school personnel and reported to the State Health Department. Students will not be permitted to come back to school until they are fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours. These new guidelines will put a strain on the current school personnel. As a result, possible funding for another health care professional was discussed. Mr. Patz stated that all school personnel will attend an in-service this Friday, August 14th, to make them aware of the current situation and guidelines. The Superintendent requested permission to pursue funding from the City Council and County Council to hire another person to help with the necessary paperwork and follow-up procedures. Upon motion by Timothy Elbright and seconded by Christopher Whitham to grant permission, members voted as follows: Aye – Timothy Elbright, Christopher Whitham, Harlan Holt Hoffman, and Felix Massey III.
Mr. Patz presented a report on the Southeastern Career Center. Rising Sun was a charter member of the Career Center when it was formed and still sends 35-40 students a year. The Career Center is funded by each of the member schools and is a separate entity which is audited by the State Board of Accounts. The Career Center Board of Directors is made up of superintendents from each member school. Over the years, the programs have grown and changed due to the changing demands in the workforce.
The Superintendent stated that the 2010 Budget Hearing will be at the regularly scheduled September meeting with the adoption being at the October meeting.
Mr. Patz also commended the transportation staff for a job well done with 100% of our buses passing bus inspection in July.
The Board of School Trustees of the Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation did not discuss any subject matter in executive session other than the topic specified in the public notice.
Upon motion by Christopher Whitham and seconded by Timothy Elbright to adjourn the meeting, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, and Felix Massey III.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.