School Board Meeting Minutes
BOARD MINUTES
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation
September 30, 2009
A special session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on September 30, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Administration Building. Members present were Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Felix Massey III, and Superintendent Stephen Patz.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Patz recommended Tamara Merida as the new ROD aide who will be working with a hearing impaired student and will be paid a rate of $15.50 per hour. This pay rate if contingent upon the enrollment and need of the hearing impaired student(s). Upon motion by Timothy Elbright and seconded Christopher Whitham to accept the recommendation, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, and Felix Massey III.
The Superintendent requested permission to hire a long-term substitute aide to fill the position vacated by Jenny Roeder. Ms. Roeder is acting as an LPN to help with H1N1 paperwork, but the funding for this position will run out at the end of this semester. Upon motion by Christopher Whitham and seconded by Harlan Holt Hoffman to grant permission, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Timothy Elbright, and Felix Massey III.
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.
Upon motion by Timothy Elbright and seconded by Christopher Whitham to adjourn the meeting, members voted as follows: Aye – Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, and Felix Massey III.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
The Board approved the following extra-curricular sponsors:
Angela Wilson – Middle School Drama Club
Andrea Levi, Nancy Swart, Jennifer Mossburger – Middle School Academic Team
Kristin Market – Middle School SADD
Nancy Swart – National Junior Honor Society/Concessions
Chris Nobbe – High School Girls’ Head Track
William Bollier – High School Girls’ Assistant Basketball
The Board approved Joseph Hite as bus driver.
Andrea Levi attended with a group of students and did a presentation of the Pre-Engineering class.
Jenny Roeder was approved for the LPN position which has become necessary due to the H1N1 virus and the added work for our nursing staff.
The Board approved the sale of surplus TV’s and ceiling mounts at OCEMS. Closed bids will be accepted.
Mr. Patz presented the 2010 Budget for review.
The Board agreed to proceed with a project in conjunction with the City and the Park Board to develop a parking lot and landscaping. This it to prevent parking on the grass near the high school softball field and park area.