BOARD MINUTES

Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation

July 10, 2007

The regular session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on July 10, 2007 at 7:10 P.M. in the administration building. Members present were Jamie Bell, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, Tim Adams, Larry Thayer and Superintendent Stephen Patz. Also present were Keith Majewski, Gloria Holland, Patty Huff, Dave Neff, Dennis Carrigan, Mary Jo Rowell, Janie Eldridge, Sue Walcott, Renee Cole, Debbie McKinley, Julie Wilson, Sue Mitchell, Andrea Levi, Shelia Wilson, Nancy Swart and Robert White.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members of the Board reviewed minutes from the June 12, 2007 Board meeting. The minutes were approved by signature.

Members of the Board reviewed claims. After a brief discussion, the claims were approved by signature.A copy of the most recent audit report from State Board of Accounts was presented to the board members for their review.

Mr. Patz recommended Dea Oser be approved as the High School Cheerleading Coach. Ms. Oser has been the coach for the past few years. Upon motion by Larry Thayer and seconded by Tim Adams to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Larry Thayer, Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts and Jamie Bell.

Mr. Patz presented a maternity leave from School Nurse, Jamie Works. The leave was requested from delivery date to December 3, 2007. Upon motion by Corey Potts and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Corey Potts, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Larry Thayer and Jamie Bell.

The Superintendent presented a letter of resignation from Jeff Smith, High School English/Special Education Teacher and Track Coach. Mr. Smith accepted a teaching position Taylor High School in Cleves, Ohio. It was noted that Mr. Smith has done a great job here and will be missed. Upon motion by Larry Thayer and seconded by Tim Adams to accept the resignation, members voted as Larry Thayer, Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts and Jamie Bell.

Mr. Patz presented the recommendation of Chandra Phillips as the new Kindergarten Teacher. It was noted that Mrs. Phillips student taught at the Kindergarten level and did a long-term medical leave in a kindergarten classroom. Upon motion by Felix Massey III, and seconded by Tim Adams to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Corey Potts,

Mr. Patz recommended Sissy Potter Sissy Potter and Lisa Adams for the Instructional Aide positions. Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Adams have both worked for the School Corporation in the past and come highly recommended. Mrs. Adams will be paid out of additional Title I funds that the school will receive this year. Upon motion by Corey Potts and seconded by Felix Massey III, members voted as follows: Aye – Corey Potts, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Larry Thayer and Jamie Bell.

The Superintendent recommended David Bowman be hired as School Bus Driver to fill the open position of retired Michael Liggett. Mr. Patz noted that Mr. Bowman has held extra curricular positions for the school has done a fine job. Upon motion by Larry Thayer and seconded by Felix Massey III, members voted as follows: Aye – Larry Thayer, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Larry Thayer and Jamie Bell.

David Neff presented pictures and an update on the building project. He stated that the High School roof should be completed in the next three days. Mr. Massey addressed a concern of the work around the old roof would cause a problem with leaks in the future. Mr. Neff stated that any problem areas were patched as they were found. The mason work at both buildings has been completed. Painting has begun in the Home Ec. and Shop areas with the cabinetry and appliances to soon be installed. The final touches to the last kindergarten classroom were being completed. Programming of the door security system would begin tomorrow. There was a brief discussion concerning handicap accessibility and the possible use of a wireless system. Mr. Patz noted that the wallpaper was in the process of being removed from a number of classrooms and will be painted.

Mr. Patz recommended accepting the Athletic Policies for both buildings as it is at the current time. The Assistant Principals will research area schools on the handling of grades for students who are involved in extracurricular activities. A report will be brought back to the Board prior to Christmas. Upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Corey Potts to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, Tim Adams, Larry Thayer and Jamie Bell.

Jamie Bell, Board President, presented an update for the Wellness Committee and reviewed the goals and accomplishments. She stated that there was a health fair, health & wellness tips and programs, a cafeteria survey conducted of the staff and students with the information being reviewed with Cafeteria Supervisor Sandy Ande-Walker, along with other information and programs. After a brief discussion, Ms. Holland commended Jamie Works, School Nurse, on the programs, information and time she provided for the program. (Information on file)

Mr. Patz made a recommendation of tabling the Volunteer Policy until the next meeting in order to provide more time to review the information. Upon motion by Larry Thayer and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Larry Thayer, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Corey Potts and Jamie Bell.

Mr. Patz presented the Non-Certified Evaluation Policy for the seconded reading for approval. After a brief discussion on changing the wording of item #8 to "Daily checks and cleans/dust furniture in areas assigned by the building Principal/Director of Maintenance". Upon motion by Corey Potts and seconded by Felix Massey III to accept the policy with the change, members voted as follows: Aye -–Corey Potts, Felix Massey III, Tim Adams, Larry Thayer and Jamie Bell.

The Superintendent presented the bids for milk and beard. There were two bids received, one bid for milk from Trauth Dairy and one for bread from Interstate Brands. Mr. Patz noted that both bids were from the companies already in service with the school. After a brief discussion, upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Larry Thayer to accept the bids, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Larry Thayer, Tim Adams, Corey Potts and Jamie Bell. (bids on file)

The Superintendent presented a School Budget and Accounting Report. Mr. Patz stated that a law was passed by legislature requiring the DOE and State Board of Accounts to come up with a system to track funding because politicians believed not enough money was being spend on classroom personnel, supplies, etc. The change could mean a current account number could be changed to as many as five, if not more account numbers. With the limited staff at the administration office, these changes could have a major impact on the already stretched personnel. In the end, there is the possibility that these changes could have the complete opposite effect than intended. Mr. Patz stated that it might not be until a few months in to the 2008 budget year before the total impact would be evident. However, it is possible that additional personnel may be needed in order to implement this mandate.

Mr. Patz presented future meeting dates to meet the September 30, 2007 budget deadline. After a brief discussion, meetings will be schedule for September 4th and 18^th instead of the regular date of September 11^th. This will provide time for any corrections to the budget publications. The next regular meeting will be move to August 9^th due to conflicts with the August 14^th meeting date. A meeting for 9:30 A.M. on July 20^th has been tentatively set for personnel issues.

There was a brief discussion on full day kindergarten. There was a request for a public meeting to discuss the concerns and questions that parents may have on curriculum, busing, lunches, etc. Ms. Holland stated that there would be an open house for Kindergarten only to address these issues for this school year and the possibility of looking into a Jump-Start Program in future years.

Tim Adams, board member, presented concern of an accident that happened at the end of the 4^th of July fireworks. After a brief discussion, Mr. Patz stated that the matter was being looked into and the insurance companies have been notified.

There was a brief discussion on possible future projects to be purposed for the next budget such as the hallway tile by the High School Cafeteria, the storage building behind the High School, the pine trees along the High School and track area.

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 was adjourned at 8.20 P.M.