BOARD MINUTES
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation
December 8, 2009
The regular session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on December 8, 2009 at 7:42 P.M. in the Administration Building. Members present were Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Corey Potts, Christopher Whitham, Felix Massey III, and Superintendent Stephen Patz. Also present were Gloria Holland, Keith Majewski, Robert White, Jared Grever, Rachel Thomas, Krystal McCardle, Ariel Hays, and Greg Smart.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the Board reviewed minutes from the November 10, 2009 meeting. Upon motion by Timothy Elbright and seconded by Corey Potts to approve minutes, members voted as follows: Aye –Timothy Elbright, Corey Potts, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Christopher Whitham, and Felix Massey III.
Members of the Board reviewed claims. Upon motion by Christopher Whitham and seconded by Corey Potts, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham, Corey Potts, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Timothy Elbright, and Felix Massey III.
Mr. Patz presented the resignation for Assistant Baseball Coach from Darrin Monhollen. Upon motion by Harlan Holt Hoffman and seconded by Timothy Elbright to accept the resignation, members voted as follows: Aye – Harlan Holt Hoffman, Timothy Elbright, Corey Potts, Christopher Whitham, and Felix Massey III.
The Superintendent requested permission to advertise for bids on a 72-passenger bus. It was noted that for the past few years the school has purchased buses through the Wilson Center in order to be part of a larger buying pool. As a result of recent audit confusion, until the Wilson Center Bid process is rectified, Mr. Patz stated that it would be best for the school to seek their own bids. Upon motion by Harlan Holt Hoffman and seconded Christopher Whitham to seek the bids, members voted as follows: Aye - Harlan Holt Hoffman, Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Corey Potts, and Felix Massey III.
Mr. Patz requested permission to advertise for the 4-hour custodial position with the recommendation to make it a permanent position. No benefits will be offered because this position will not offer enough hours to qualify. Mr. Patz noted that the position has been filled by substitutes and has made a difference in the elementary. After a brief discussion, upon motion by Corey Potts and seconded by Harlan Holt Hoffman to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Corey Potts, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Timothy Elbright, Christopher Whitham, and Felix Massey III.
The Superintendent requested to transfer appropriations within the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Transportation Fund as usually done this time of year. Upon motion by Christopher Whitham and seconded by Harlan Holt Hoffman to grant the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Timothy Elbright, Corey Potts, and Felix Massey III.
Mr. Patz noted that it is important to watch news from the State as far as budget cuts are concerned. There are already recommendations to cut budgets for higher education and some pension matching plans. There was a brief discussion on the concerns of lost revenue.
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.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.