BOARD MINUTES
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation
February 19, 2008
The regular session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on February 19, 2008 at 7:13 P.M. in the administration building. Members present were Tim Adams, Jamie Bell, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, Tim Elbright and Superintendent Stephen Patz. Also present were Robert White, Gloria Holland, Jack Lillie, Jerry Firestone, and Keith Majewski.
Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board of School Trustees completed Conflict of interest forms. (on file)
Minutes for January 8, 2008 and January 15, 2008 were approved by signature.
Claims were reviewed and after a brief discussion were approved by signature.
The Superintendent recommended Keith Majewski as High School Girls Volleyball Coach for the 2008-09 season. Mr. Patz presented a letter from Mr. Majewski stating that if approved the 2008-09 season, it would be his last year as volleyball coach. Upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Tim Adams to except the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, Corey Potts, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz requested permission to post a new position of Transportation Secretary/Purchasing Agent in the Administration Office. This person would be responsible for transportation records and activities, purchasing of supplies and textbooks and other clerical duties as per the job description. This would be a 12-month position with benefits and a beginning hourly rate of $12.50. This position would be funded by the Transportation Fund and Administrative Office General Fund. Upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Corey Potts to approve the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, and Jamie Bell.
Jack Lillie, IT Administrator, presented a technology report. Mr. Lillie reported that the process has begun for the installation of additional security cameras at the buildings. With the additional cameras, all primary hallways in both buildings would be monitored. At the elementary building the bus loading area, playground and the area outside the cafeteria entrance would be monitored along with the main entrance and parking lot and back parking lot at the high school. The principals will have access to a 17-camera display on a monitor in the office.
Mr. Lillie presented an update on the Smooth Wall School Guardian software that filters internet material to which the students have access. The firewall defends the system from outside attack and blocks unsuitable web content. Mr. Lillie also completed an email upgrade which increased the speed of the program.
Mr. Majewski, on behalf of Mrs. McClure, requested permission from the Board to seek funds from the City Council to help fund the prom. After a brief discussion, the superintendent recommended approval of the request. Upon motion by Tim Elbright and seconded by Tim Adams, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Elbright, Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, and Jamie Bell.
Jerry Firestone presented drawings of the cabinetry project for Elementary/Middle School. The schedule presented was to have a pre-bid meeting after school next week. The proposal set March 11th at 10:00AM as the deadline to receive bids for the project so a recommendation could be presented at the board meeting that night. After a brief discussion on the work timetable, work and material involved, Mr. Patz recommended authorization to go out for bid on the project. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Tim Elbright to approve the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent requested permission to go out for bid to replace/repair portions of the High School roof. This is the roof area of the Industrial Arts room and stage areas with the estimated cost of $120,000. After a brief discussion on the type of renovation and time line, upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Tim Elbright to approve the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, Tim Adams, Corey Potts, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Patz presented a recommendation for the Summer League Fee be set at $25.00 for all participants. After a brief discussion concerning the newly formed summer committee, practice fields, and T-ball, upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Tim Elbright to approve the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Tim Elbright, Tim Adams, Corey Potts, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent presented a request from Mr. Smith for the Student Council annual trip to the Indiana Association of Student Council’s Representative Assembly in Muncie, Indiana. This would be an overnight stay on February 25th and returning on the evening of February 26th. Upon motion by Corey Potts and seconded by Tim Adams to approve the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Corey Potts, Tim Adams, Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Majewski presented information on Discrete Mathematics. Discrete Mathematics is a Core 40 course and can be counted towards the academic honors diploma. It will be for juniors and seniors that do not want or need to take Calculus. After a brief discussion, Mr. Patz recommended approval of the class for the 2008-09 school year. Upon motion by Tim Elbright and seconded by Felix Massey III to approve the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Elbright, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Corey Potts, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent gave a few dates for the Board of Trustees members to mark on their calendars.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Spring Region Meeting at Seymour
September 29-30, 2008 ISBA/IAPSS Fall Conference in Indianapolis.
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 topics specified in the public notice.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.