BOARD MINUTES
RISING SUN-OHIO COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
November 13, 2007
The regular session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on November 13, 2007 at 7:08 P.M. in the administration building. Members present were Tim Adams, Jamie Bell, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, Larry Thayer, and Superintendent Stephen Patz. Also present were Keith Majewski, Gloria Holland, Mary Jo Rowell, Daniel Bonham, Bill Marksberry, Sue Walcott, Lisa Nobbe, and Bob White.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the Board reviewed minutes from the October 9, 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.
Mr. Patz presented the Board with the resignation from Lisa Adams, special education aide. Mr. Patz stated that Mrs. Adams has accepted another position. He noted that she has done a nice job for the Corporation and will be missed. Mr. Patz recommended approving the resignation. 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, Larry Thayer, Tim Adams, and Jamie Bell.
The Superintendent recommended Holly Snelling to fill the position vacated by Lisa Adams. Mr. Patz noted that Mrs. Snelling is a certified teacher and has done extensive substitute teaching for the corporation. Upon motion by Felix Massey III and seconded by Corey Potts, members voted as follows: Aye – Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, Tim Adams, Jamie Bell, and Larry Thayer.
Mr. Patz asked for permission to sell some excess furniture. The furniture is old and was replaced with new during the recent construction project. He asked permission to advertise and take bids in order to sell the furniture. Specific items on file. Upon motion by Larry Thayer and seconded by Tim Adams to approve the request, members voted as follows: Aye – Larry Thayer, Tim Adams, Felix Massey III, Corey Potts, and Jamie Bell.
Bill Marksberry, maintenance supervisor, gave a maintenance report. He discussed the recent power outage at the elementary-middle school, the causes of that outage, and the steps that have been taken to correct the problem. He noted that the outage was not due to the new construction project but was due an existing problem. He showed the Board photos of the affected area. He also discussed a new system of keeping track of HVAC maintenance. He and Ron Lewellyn have devised a system by which all HVAC repairs and routine maintenance will be recorded so that, should any problems arise, everyone will know exactly what maintenance has been performed on each piece of equipment. A brief discussion followed his presentation.
Jamie Bell, Board President, stated that the board has received two applications for the Board position vacated by Larry Thayer’s recent resignation. The Board has asked Mr. Patz to set up interviews with the candidates. These interviews will be conducted by the School Board.
Mrs. Bell also stated that the Board has decided to table the Athletic Grading Policy until more information has been gathered.
The December board meeting has been moved to Wednesday, December 12th due to a home boys’ basketball game. The band will also be performing its annual floor show on that night.
Mr. Patz presented a list that has been compiled of possible projects that could be completed with the leftover construction funds.
The Board inquired about the contract with Walgreens which gives the high school royalties from the sales of sweatshirts. Mr. Majewski noted that the items were in the store but he was unsure as to whether the athletic department has received any royalties to date.
The Board also asked about the progress of the scrolling sign in the high school gymnasium. Mr. Majewski stated that there are 17-18 sponsors for the sign at this time, and it is under production. Mr. Patz stated that the school might receive royalties this year from this project. The sign should be up by the 2nd home boys’ basketball game.
Mr. Patz stated that he has applied for a waiver for the day that was missed by the elementary-middle school due to the power outage. No information is available at this time regarding the waiver.
Corey Potts commented on the nice job performed by the student ambassadors at the elementary-middle school on the day of the open house. Mrs. Holland stated that the students did a nice job and also enjoyed the open house.
Felix Massey III stated that the Broad Based Planning Committee has been formed and has already begun meeting. Members of the committee include teachers, parents, board members, administrators, and counselors.
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 7:58 P.M.