BOARD MINUTES
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation
May 13, 2008
The regular session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on May 13, 2008 at 7:18 P.M. in the Administration Building. Members present were Jamie Bell, Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, Tim Adams and Superintendent Stephen Patz. Also present were Keith Majewski, Gloria Holland, Robert White, Brenden Siekman, Tyler Stegemiller, Cody Grace, and Natasha Spurlock.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the Board reviewed minutes from the April 8th board meeting. The minutes were approved by signature.
Members of the Board reviewed claims. After a brief discussion, the claims were approved by signature.
Mr. Patz recommended Ronna Billingsley as the new High School Cheerleading Advisor. Mr. Patz noted that Mrs. Billingsley has held the position in the past and did a great job. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent presented a letter of resignation from High School Girls Cross Country Coach Pam McClure. Upon Motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Tim Elbright to accept the resignation, members voted as follows: Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, Tim Adams, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent presented a letter of resignation from Middle School SADD Sponsor Sheila Wilson. Upon Motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Tim Elbright to accept the resignation, members voted as follows: Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz presented a maternity leave request for Angela Wilson. Mrs. Wilson is not due until school is out, so the leave may or may not be needed. Mrs. Wilson will return at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. Upon Motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Tim Adams to accept the leave request, members voted as follows: Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent recommended Chris Nobbe as Summer Strength and Conditioning Sponsor. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent presented a letter of resignation from Jason McDaniel as Middle School Cross-Country Coach. Upon Motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Tim Elbright to accept the resignation, members voted as follows: Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, Tim Adams, and Jamie Bell.
Jamie Bell, Board President, recommended the Superintendent’s contract be extended by one year. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz presented the 2008-09 High School Student Handbook for the second reading with the recommendation of accepting the handbook for approval. Upon motion by Tim Elbright and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, and Jamie Bell.
Mrs. Holland and Mr. Majewski gave presentations on the ISTEP results. It was noted that the big change would be in the Graduation exams. The new exams are based on Core 40 Class Assessment for this years 8th graders and could take 2-3 years before the results of the scores are known.
Mr. Patz recommended a change in the Corporation banking institution from People’s Community Bank to Mainsource Bank. Upon motion by Tim Elbright and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz presented a list of items that will be obsolete due to the new classroom cabinetry project and recommended the items be declared as junk (list on file). Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Tim Elbright to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz presented a quote from Poole Group for the demolition and reconstruction of a new Maintenance Storage building for $28,152.00 with recommendation to accept the quote. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent presented a proposal from Carpet World to retile the elementary stage area, the high school cafeteria and entrance, the science classroom and the lobby for a total of $23,884.73 with the recommendation to accept the proposal. Upon Motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Tim Elbright to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, Tim Adams, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz requested approval to go ahead with the fencing of the upper playground at the elementary-middle school and a timetable is to be finalized with McAlister Excavation with the cost not to exceed $25,000.00. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Felix Massey III to approve the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent presented a request from Jennifer Mossburger for an overnight trip to Indianapolis for the National Junior Honor Society. Mr. Patz noted that this is an annual trip for the group and recommended accepting the request. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Tim Elbright to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz presented the recommendations for the 2008-09 Textbook Adoption (list included). The Superintendent noted that a textbook waiver will be needed for the elementary textbooks. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Tim Elbright to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, and Jamie Bell.
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 8:16 P.M.