MIAMI EAST LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD BITS. Review of July 19, 2010 Regular Board Meeting

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1 MIAMI EAST LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD BITS Review of July 19, 2010 Regular Board Meeting Rusty Miller, board president, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., held in room 602 at Miami East Junior High School. The country was honored by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call was taken with board members Kevin Accurso, Brad Burton, Gayle Carson, Mark Davis, and Rusty Miller in attendance. Also in attendance were: Jodi Metzger, staff member; Don Nuss, Technology Coordinator; Tonya Nuss, parent; Robert Brumbaugh, district resident; Alan Polatka, The Quandel Group; Dennis Schumaker, The Quandel Group; and Melanie Yingst, Troy Daily Newspaper. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments heard. GOOD NEWS RECOGNITION - The Board of Education recognized Jodi Metzger for earning the designation of the Master Teacher status. Mrs. Metzger briefed Board members on the new licensing structure and how master teacher designations fit into it. Mrs. Metzger described to the Board the four new licensure designations: resident Educator License, Professional Educator License, Senior Professional Educator License, and Lead Educator License. Beginning this year current staff members will begin the process of transitioning to one of these four licenses. Board members then thanked Mrs. Metzger for her presentation and for earning the designation of Master Teacher. - The Buehrer Group and the Quandel Group updated the Board of Education on the status of the construction of the new high school. - Mr. Nuss reported on the goals and activities from this year s technology goals. This report is part of the annual reports to Board members regarding the district s strategic plan. - Preliminary results from the Miami East High School OGT standardized test results, Miami East Junior High Achievement Standardized test results, and Miami East Elementary Achievement Standardized test results. TREASURER S REPORT: A. Approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting of June 14, 2010, as presented by the treasurer. B. Approval of the financial statements for June 2010.

Also in attendance were: Jodi Metzger, staff member; Don Nuss, Technology Coordinator; Tonya Nuss, parent; Robert Brumbaugh, district resident; Alan Polatka, The Quandel Group; Dennis Schumaker, The

2 C. Approval of Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY D. Review of bids of June 18, 2010, for the purchase of a new 72-passenger transit style school bus, with options selected. E. Recommend rejecting all bids from the June bus bid opening for the purchase of one new 72-passenger transit style school bus. F. Review and discussion of the information presented at the Special Meeting Work Session regarding the financial status of the district. G. Approval of the Resolution Declaring It Necessary To Levy A Tax In Excess Of The Ten-Mill Limitation. H. Approval of the Resolution Declaring It Necessary To Levy A Replacement Tax And Requesting The County Auditor To Certify Matters In Connection With A Proposed Tax Levy I. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: - Review of Transfers and Advances of Funds as approved at the June 14, 2010 board meeting as follows: ADVANCES FROM TO AMOUNT General Fund ( ) CFAP ( ) $ 76, General Fund ( ) Student Activity- Choir ( ) General Fund ( ) Title IV-A ( ) 1, TRANSFERS TOTALS $ 78, FROM TO AMOUNT General Fund ( ) CFAP ( ) $359, General Fund ( ) Title I ( ) 64, General Fund ( ) Title II-A ( ) 39, TOTALS $464, TOTAL ADVANCES AND TRANSFERS $542, Treasurer s Evaluation Forms The Board recommended waiting until March to complete the treasurer s yearly appraisal.

Approval of the Resolution Declaring It Necessary To Levy A Tax In Excess Of The Ten-Mill Limitation. H.

3 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: A. EMPLOYMENT ITEMS CONT.: 1. Approval of Amy Moore, as a bus driver, on a one-year limited contract, step 0, at the approved board rate of pay, effective for the school year. 2. Approval of extended service days for the school year for the following certified staff: a) Ceal Turnbull High School Counselor 20 days b) Danielle Dillon High School/Elementary Counselor 10 days c) Sandra Finkes Jr. High Counselor 5 days d) Kathy Blair Vocational 3 days e) Wade Meyers AV/Library 6 days The number of days will all be assessed after the school year. 3. Approval of the following persons for supplemental coaching contracts, effective for the school year, based on their years of experience, at the board approved rate of pay: HIGH SCHOOL Girls Assistant Soccer Amanda Campbell Step 0 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 8 th Grade Assistant Football Coach Chris Hellyer Step 0 Volunteer Assistant 8 th Grade Football Coach Adam Schaefer 4. Approval of a contract with Kimberly Rupert for maintenance and upgrade of the district s website, for the school year. B. PURCHASING AGENT: Approval of Todd Rappold as purchasing agent for Miami East Local Schools effective August 1, C HANDBOOKS: Approval of the handbooks for Miami East High School, Miami East Jr.High, Miami East Elementary, District-Wide Staff Handbook, and Bus Driver Handbook as presented at the June meeting. D CLASS FEES: Approval of the class fees, as recommended by the principals for Miami East High School, Miami East Jr. High, and Miami East Elementary.

4 E BOARD OF EDUCATION LEGAL REPRESENTATION: Approval of John Podgurski, as the Miami East Local Board of Education s legal representative, for the school year, on an as needed basis. F CHEMICAL HYGIENE AND SHOP SAFETY PLAN(S): Approval of the Chemical Hygiene and Shop Safety Plans as presented at the June meeting. G. BAND EQUIPMENT TRAILER AGREEMENT: Approval of the band trailer agreement that is recommended to be reviewed annually. H. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP): Approval of the District-Wide Electronic Tele-Communication Services Agreement & Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). I. APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE CONCESSION STAND/ ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING OF THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL COMPLEX: Approval of Thomas & Marker Construction for the General Trades for the Concession Stand/Scorers Box, Regal Plumbing and Heating for the plumbing, and Bender Electrical Contracting for the electric. J. APPROVAL TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUGOUTS FOR THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL COMPLEX AND RECOMMEND REBIDDING THESE GENERAL TRADE BIDS: Approval to reject all bids for the general construction trades for the dugouts and backstops and recommend rebidding this portion of the project. OTHER INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION ITEMS: - Dr. Rappold shared this month s edition of The Board Like It Or Not, You Represent the State. - Thank you letter written on behalf of the school district, to Ron Scott and the Hobart Welding School for their donation of an electronic microscope to the district BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS: - General Discussion(s)

BAND EQUIPMENT TRAILER AGREEMENT: Approval of the band trailer agreement that is recommended to be reviewed annually. H.

5 ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. NEXT MEETING MIAMI EAST K-8 SCHOOL (ROOM 602/604) August 16, :00 P.M.

Moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Carroll to enter into executive session to interview candidates for the Treasurer s position at 5:00 p.m..

Moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Carroll to enter into executive session to interview candidates for the Treasurer s position at 5:00 p.m.. A regular meeting of the Perkins Board of Education was called to order by President Matthew Kosior on June 10, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room, Administrative Service Center, 3714 Campbell Street,