MARION LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT May 11, 2015

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1 MARION LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT May 11, 2015 Professional Development Spring technology in-services have come to an end. We had teachers instructing inservices this round. I would like to thank the following Lindsey Schmiesing Plickers Terri Berning, Amanda DeMange, Karla Huwer, and Julie Sommer Google Classroom Michelle Kessen - Utilizing your SmartBoard Technology Purchases 3 Netbook batteries Website renewal for Learn 360 Technology Issues/Concerns/Miscellaneous From a technology standpoint all end of year testing went well. Looking at purchases for the coming year. o Chromebooks for our 1:1 devices Tech Highlights 4 th grade teacher Brenda Rodeheffer is utilizing the ipad mini s in her classroom by using an app called Rocks HD by SproutLabs. It is a multi-sensory exploration of rocks, soils, minerals, and fossils. The app contains pictures of high-interest fossils with captions that the students can stroll through, there are seven video clips that provided students with information about various topics relating to fossils, a Did You Know section that answered most of the students questions about fossils, and a 15 question quiz with questions that ranged from basic remembering questions to applying and analyzing the concepts. Mrs. Rodeheffer explained how she used the app with her students: I used this app by creating a worksheet that guides students through the five sections of the app. The students had questions to answer for each section. The students were put in pairs and each pair had an ipad mini to share. The students favorite sections were the pictures of the fossils and the Did You Know section.

2 Marion Local Board of Education High School Principal s Report Mr. Tim Goodwin May 11, 2015 Prom: Prom was held on April 26 th and everything went very well. Thanks to the Junior Class and Mrs. Sue Bruns for coordinating this event. Congratulations to Loren Hein and Allie Thobe for being named this year s king and queen. Art Awards: Congratulations to Derek Pierron, Kevin Bruns, Amanda Schott, Shayla Bertke, and Rachel Berning for winning awards at the ML spring arts show. Also, congratulations to Kate Smith, Rachel Berning, and Micheala Tangeman for having artwork display at the Governor s Exhibit earlier. Shayla Bertke s work is pictured.

3 Retirement: I would like to publicly thank Jane Heiby for all of her years of service to our school and community. Jane s positive outlook on life will be missed here at school. Teacher Award: Congratulations to Casey Layer for receiving the Outstanding Potential award from the American School Band Director s Association. Mr. Layer received this honor at the spring art s festival this past weekend. Upcoming events: May 15 May 17 May 19, 21 May 21 May 22 Seniors last day/graduation practice Graduation Final Exams Students last day Teacher Records Day/Staff appreciation lunch

4 As of April 30, 2015 See--Finsumm Summary Exhibit (2) Detail Printout Available at Meeting April Payrolls 2 Regular Payments $ 324, Warrant Checks $ 217, Memo Checks $ 75, Refund Checks $ - Total Payroll, Memo & Warrant Checks $ 616, Transfers & Advances April, 2015 None Total Transfers & Advances $ - Total Checks & Transfers $ 616, Cash Fund Receipts April, 2015 $ 739, Reduction of Expenditures $ 9, Refund of Receipts $ - Total Fund Receipts $ 749, April, 2015 Investment Receipts 001-General Fund Now Account-Osgood Bank $ General Fund MMDA Account-Osgood Bank $ 2, General Fund STAR OHIO $ Investment CD's & Securities Multi-Bank Various Securities $ Investment CD Osgood Bank $ Investment CD St. Henry Bank $ Food Service Fund MMDA Account $ Athletic Interest CD $ H.S. Principal Interest CD $ - Total Monthly Investment Receipts $ 3, INVESTMENTS MEMO:MMDA Investment Accounts General Fund $ 3,569, Food Service MMDA $ 69, MEMO: Star of Ohio Investments General Fund $ 192, OSFC Project Fund- Local $ - MEMO: CD'S Osgood State Bank $ - St. Henry Bank $ 800, Key Bank Cusip # 3134G2-7F-3 St. Henry Bank-Athletic $ 28, St. Henry Bank-Actvities $ 9, Memo: Coupons Multi Bank Securities $ - MEMO: Osgood Bank Investments $ -

5 Motion Items Exhibit 2 Changes to Permanent Appropriations Treasurer s Report May 11, 2015 Decrease Employees Retirement/Insurance Benefits Decrease Transfers & Advances Create new account for Public School Support-Central Office Increase 022 OHSAA Tournament Fund for baseball & softball expenses Establish new budgets for 300 Athletic Camps Fund Changes to the Certificate of Estimated Resources Created new account for transfer of football tournament funds Increase/Decrease revenue sources to reflect actual receipts Increase 002 Fund revenue to reflect actual receipts Increase 003 Fund revenue to reflect actual receipts Increase/Decrease 006 Food Service revenues Create new account for Public Schools Support-Central Office Increase 022 OHSAA Tournament for estimated baseball & softball ticket sales Increase 034 Classroom Facilities Maintenance to reflect actual receipts Increase/Decrease 300 Athletic Fund revenue to reflect estimated receipts Establish new budgets for 300 Athletic Camps Fund Additional Motion Items Appropriations I reviewed the appropriation and revenue accounts to determine where adjustments were needed. I tried to offset some of the increases with decreases especially in salaries. Employees Retirement/Insurance Benefits decreased as a result of some employees switching insurance plans from family to individual along with eliminating the Traditional PPO plan. I also decreased advances because less advances are necessary due to the RttT Grant being complete. Five Year Forecast I am currently working on finalizing the 5 year forecast. I will pass out this information at the meeting Monday night. It is hard to forecast the next five years when the state s biennial budget for the next two years hasn t even been finalized. In the Governor s proposal we will lose $81,514 in and $80,699 in In the House of Representatives version of the budget we would receive additional revenue of $341,960 in and $367,607 in This is a difference of $871,780 over 2 years. That difference is significant and after hearing Senator Keith Faber speak last week, I don t anticipate the Senate to be as generous as the House with their proposal. ODE has recommended that we choose one of these two proposals for our forecast since the budget will not be finalized before the

6 deadline. I have chosen to use the Governor s proposal because I do not want to include additional revenue in the forecast that may not be in the final budget. Workers Compensation TPA Ask you to approve Comp Management as our Third Party Administrator at a cost of $225 for the 2016 calendar year. Other Informational Items Certification of Excess Costs for Open Enrolled Special Ed. Students We received $34, in April and $7, in May for a total of $41, in additional funds on the foundation settlements as a result of filing Form SF-6 with the Department of Education to collect excess costs for special education students who are open enrolled in our district. General Property/Casualty, Liability & Bus Insurance I am currently collecting quotes for insurance for next fiscal year. I will be presenting my recommendation in June for your approval. Interest Rate Watch OLD RATES NEW RATES General Fund Money Market.75%.75% Star Ohio.05%.06% CD Rates (current lowest rate).25%.20%

7 Superintendent s Report A. Executive Sessions The Board and its committees and subcommittees reserve the right to meet privately in executive session solely to discuss one (1) or more of the following issues exempted from public sessions: A. consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee, official, or student B. investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, license, or student unless such employee, official, licensee or student requests a public meeting; except that consideration of the discipline of a Board member for conduct related to the performance of his/her duties or his/her removal from office shall not be held in executive session C. consideration of the purchase of property or sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure or information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest D. discussion, with the Board s legal counsel, of disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action E. preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment F. matters required to be confidential by Federal law or rules or State statutes G. specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoiding prosecution for a violation of law No official action may be taken in executive session. R.C Collective bargaining meetings between employers and employee organizations are private and not subject to R.C R.C An executive session will be held only at a regular or special meeting. After the meeting is convened, any member may make a motion for an executive session, and must state the purpose or purposes of the session by citing one (1) or more of the reasons set forth above. If the session is to discuss a personnel matter listed in paragraph A above, the particular subject for which the session has been called must be identified in the motion. The motion does not need to name the person. Upon receiving a second to the motion and a majority roll-call vote of those present and voting, the chairperson shall declare the Board in executive session. In keeping with the confidential nature of executive sessions, no member of the Board, committee or subcommittee shall disclose the content of discussions that take place during such sessions.

8 All members of the Board, committee or subcommittee are entitled to attend executive sessions. The Board, committee or subcommittee may invite any other person to attend an executive session. Wisdom Integrity Service B. Motion Items May STAFFING On the consent agenda is a motion to accept the resignation of Renee Wilker as Jr. High girls volleyball coach and Julie Overman as part time Spanish teacher. You are asked to approve a one year contract for Amber Pohl as a teacher, Matt Elsass as the Agriculture Education teacher, Ron Kuess as second shift custodian, Erica Fullenkamp as Social Studies teacher, and Casey Witt as Social Studies teacher. You are also asked to approve Beth Streib as head girls basketball coach, approve a $3,000 stipend for Gail Mueller as assistant technology coordinator this summer, approve the transfer of Sandy Bruns, approve the transfer of Janet Heitkamp, approve the transfer of Bev Seger with extended days and a paid stipend of $5,000 for EMIS coordinator, and approve the extended service days for the following employees. Sue Bruns 30 days, Lisa Brunswick 5 days, Jenny Dippold 15 days, Matt Elsass $3,000 stipend, Casey Layer 30 days, Gail Mueller 15 days, and Keith Westrick 10 days. Band summer volunteers up for approval include Nick Baird, Amanda Rhonemus, and Rachel Meiring. 2. CAMPS On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the 2015 Flyer football camp, Lady Flyer basketball camp, Summer Hoops basketball camp, and the volleyball camp. You are also asked to approve the following summer camp advisors Dan Thobe, Dan Koenig, Tim Goodwin, Greg Bruns, Marcus Overman, Jason Scheer, and Cody Smith. Finally you are asked to approve the budget, revenue schedule, and salary schedule for these camps. 3. FIELD TRIP

9 On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the senior band members leadership spirit camp on June 1-2, 2015 in Cleveland, OH. There is a motion to retroactively approve the FFA students to attend the State FFA convention in Columbus, OH on April 30th and state dairy judging finals in Columbus, OH on April 25 th. 4. TECHNOLOGY DEVICE PURCHASE On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the purchase of 198 Chromebooks and managing software at a cost $. 5. PT SERVICES On the consent agenda is a motion to approve a contract with PT Services for athletic trainer needs. 6. CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE On the consent agenda is a motion to re-approve the classified salary schedule since a revision has been made to the stipend paid for EMIS coordinator. 7. POLICIES On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the second and final reading of the following policies. 1530, 2114, 2413, 3220, 5114, 5340, 5350, 5460, 8390, 8400, and ESC On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the Mercer County ESC Service Agreement to provide services for the school year. 9. FLOORING QUOTE On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the High School flooring quote from Minster Concrete Coatings at a cost of $19, OHSAA On the consent agenda is a motion to approve membership with the OHSAA for the school year.

10 11. FUND RAISER On the consent agenda is a motion to approve a fund raiser for the Cheerleading camp fund to operate a stand at the Maria Stein Countryfest. 12. TRI STAR On a separate resolution is a motion to approve and support the future growth of our Tri Star 2.0 platform to look at one location for Tri Star and incorporates STEM based learning and more opportunities for students in our district. C. Advisory Items None D. Informational Items 1. GRADUATION Graduation will be on May 17 th at 1:00. Please let me know if you will be able to attend. 2. LAST DAY The students last day will be May 21 st and teacher work day is May 22 nd. There will also be a staff appreciation luncheon and awards ceremony at noon on the 22 nd. 3. FLYER FITNESS Once again we will be sending our employees home for the summer break with a wellness challenge. The Flyer Fitness challenge consist of a variety of approved exercises for 2000 minutes from May 24 th through August 21 st. Our wellness team encourages our staff to get involved and be healthy.

11 4. FACILITIES After meeting with our facility committee it is our recommendation to the Board of Education to conduct a feasibility study of our school grounds to better determine what possibilities we have, such as location and options. It is believed that our district would better be served by having an architect come in and conduct this study to help us plan into the future.