BOARD MINUTES
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation
July 20, 2007
A special session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on July 20, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. in the Superintendent’s Office. Members present were Tim Adams, Jamie Bell, Larry Thayer, Corey Potts, and Felix Massey III. Also present were Robert Kelnhofer, Paula Hunt, Keith Majewski, and Denny Carrigan.
Mr. Majewski, High School Principal, was asked to act as Substitute Superintendent for the duration of the meeting as Mr. Patz was called away on a family emergency.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Majewski presented a letter of resignation from Mark Fette, High School Math Teacher. Mr. Fette accepted a teaching position at Lawrenceburg High School. It was noted that Mr. Fette has done a great job here and will be missed. He has indicated that his move is due to his desire to teach closer to home. Mr. Majewski recommended accepting the resignation. 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, Jamie Bell, Corey Potts, and Larry Thayer.
Mr. Majewski presented a letter of resignation from Jeffrey Smith as Summer Remediation teacher. The Board has previously accepted Mr. Smith’s resignation as teacher, but it was necessary for him to resign his summer position as a contract had already been issued. 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, Larry Thayer, and Jamie Bell.
Mr. Majewski presented a recommendation for Robert Kelnhofer for the vacated high school math position. He noted that Mr. Kelnhofer has extensive teaching experience both at the high school level and the college level. Mr. Majewski stated that Mr. Kelnhofer will be an excellent addition to our teaching staff. 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, Jamie Bell, Corey Potts, and Tim Adams.
Mr. Majewski recommended Paula Hunt to fill the vacated high school special education position. Mrs. Hunt relocated to our area this summer and has teaching experience in Tennessee. Mrs. Hunt will be a highly qualified teacher in all of the areas that she will be teaching. Mr. Majewski stated that she will be an excellent addition to our Special Education department. 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, Jamie Bell, Corey Potts, and Larry Thayer.
Mr. Majewski recommended Chandra Phillips as the middle school girls’ cross country coach. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Corey Potts to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Corey Potts, Jamie Bell, Larry Thayer, and Felix Massey III.
Mr. Majewski read aloud the proposed School Volunteer Policy. (Copy attached) No action was taken as this was the first reading.
Mr. Majewski presented the 2007-2008 textbook fees for approval. After a review of the list (attached), Mr. Majewski recommended approval of the fees. Upon motion by Larry Thayer and seconded by Tim Adams to accept the recommendation of the list as presented, members voted as follows: Aye – Larry Thayer, Tim Adams, Jamie Bell, Corey Potts and Felix Massey III.
Mr. Majewski presented a request that the next Board meeting be held on August 9th rather than August 14th. Upon motion by Felix Massey III to accept the request and seconded by Larry Thayer, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Larry Thayer, Tim Adams, Jamie Bell, and Corey Potts.
Mr. Majewski presented a request from Mr. Patz asking that he be allowed to receive sealed bids for the used OCEMS cafeteria equipment. The school will no longer be using this equipment due to construction. Mr. Majewski recommended approval of the request. Upon motion by Tim Adams and seconded by Corey Potts to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Tim Adams, Corey Potts, Jamie Bell, Felix Massey III, and Larry Thayer.
Mr. Majewski requested a motion be made for Mr. Patz to seek a waiver for Mr. Darrin Monhollen to teach the Engineering Design course which is a Project Lead the Way course. This is necessary to allow Mr. Monhollen to teach the course since he has completed the Project Lead the Way training. Upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Corey Potts to grant the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, Jamie Bell, Tim Adams, and Larry Thayer.
There was a brief discussion regarding a loud speaker that possibly fell over during the July 4th fireworks striking a child. Mr. Majewski said he will investigate the incident and the liability, if any, for the Corporation.
Jamie Bell gave a brief update on the summer baseball/softball program. She said that an advisory committee consisting of a coach from each league, the athletic directors, David Brown, and at least one Lion’s Club member will be forming early in 2008. She stated that this Board will help Mr. Brown with the program.
There was a brief discussion regarding the writing of a student athlete policy.
The Board members signed summer contracts.
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 10:24 A.M.