SR framed pictures to be sold at carnival
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

A unanimous vote by the South Ripley School Board of Trustees gave Superintendent Ted Ahaus the go ahead to auction old framed sectional pictures at a silent auction during the school carnival set for this Friday, October 28. New pictures have been reprinted and can be seen at the high school. It was noted that proceeds from the auction will benefit the South Ripley Athletic Department.

Several personnel items were on the agenda at the regular meeting of the board held October 17. They include:

· The resignation of Lloyd Strohl effective December 23, 2005. Strohl was approved for a leave of absence pursuant to an agreement from August 26, until December 23, 2005.

· Todd Crabill was approved as a substitute teacher for the absence of Strohl. Since Crabill does not hold a teaching license, he will be paid 15 days as a substitute and then paid at the beginning daily rate of a teacher. He will receive no benefits. The motion made by Robert Garcia, and seconded by Keith Mathews, carried with a unanimous vote. The decision will be reevaluated prior to the end of the first semester.

· Leah Hafer was approved to substitute teach in the absence of Sarah Dennis, who will be off on maternity leave from November 7, 2005, until February 10, 2006. Hafer will be paid 15 days as a substitute and then the daily rate of a beginning teacher since she doesn't hold a teaching license. No benefits will be provided.

· Superintendent Ahaus recommended approval to expand the hours of the previously posted special education aide position from 3.5 hours per day/four days a week to 4.5 hours per day/five days a week. This was due to an additional special education student attending South Ripley. It was noted that placement of this student is being contested by the parent. The recommendation for additional hours/days is contingent upon the new student remaining in the classroom.

· Liconda Stutler was recommended to be hired as special education aide for Mrs. Dunker's class.

· Sharon Martin was granted an FMLA leave from September 13 until October 10, 2005.

· An FMLA request from Diana Smith was retroactive from October 10, 2005, to continue until she is released by her doctor.

· Molli Walker received unanimous approval to extend her leave of absence from December 21, 2005, until the end of the second semester of the 2005-2006 school year.

· Sam Durham was approved as Boys Varsity Track Coach for the 2005-2006 school year.

· An FMLA request from Dixie Franklin from October 25, 2005, until December 8, 2005, was approved.

In other business: Annette Sieverding was congratulated as the 2005-2006 DAR Good Citizen for South Ripley High School. She was presented a certificate of recognition, pen set, and a Raider sticker from Board President Jim Miller.

Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Hafft were granted a trip request to attend the National Council of English Teachers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from November 17-21. Registration fees of $385 will be paid by the school, with the teachers covering the remaining costs.

It was approved that the South Ripley Music Department could sell musical instruments that are no longer being used. The proceeds will benefit the music department.

The regular meeting of the South Ripley School Board of Trustees will be held November 28, instead of November 21.

The Administration Office will be closed from noon on October 19 through Friday, October 21 for carpet installation.

An impact aide distribution was received on September 29 in the amount of $12,246, according to Lana Miller, business manager.

Present at the meeting were board members: Chris Bradford, Robert Garcia, Keith Mathews, Randy McIntosh, Jim Miller, Ralph Miller; Superintendent Ted Ahaus and School Attorney Merritt Alcorn. Jim Samples was absent.