MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 15, 2011 (These minutes have not been approved by the Board of Education. Approval will be considered at the next Board meeting.) ***MIAMI TRACE MIDDLE SCHOOL*** (BLOOMINGBURG) ***5:00 P.M.*** The Miami Trace Local School District Board of Education met in regular session pursuant to O.R.C. Section 3313.15 at the Miami Trace Middle School located in Bloomingburg, Ohio. President Gordon McCarty presided. Call to Order Pledge to Flag Roll Call: Gordon McCarty, President Whitney Gentry, Vice President Rob Dawson Mike Henry Bruce Kirkpatrick Others Present: Dan Roberts Superintendent Joe Black Asst. Superintendent Debbie Black Treasurer/CFO Bill Franke Business Manager Katy Zink Technology Coordinator Kim Pittser Curriculum Director 6-12 Quincey Gray Curriculum Director K-5 Angela Hudson Special Education Director PK-5 Polly Dean Special Education Director 6-12 Julie Reisinger MTES Principal Jeff Conroy MTMS Principal Jason Binegar MTMS Asst. Principal Bronston McCord Ennis, Roberts & Fischer Carole L. Pontious Poly Ann Bennett Steve Zink Blake Pittser Angie Atwood Carol Cramer Gayle Brown Rob Pittser Jake Atwood David Atwood 1
MTMS Staff Members: Rebecca Whitney Barbara Black Amy L. Gustin Victoria Cockerill Cindi Grover Skeet Butts Debbie Rhodes Amy O Dierno Tiffany Bennett Mindy Frye Dana Byrne Bonnie L. Joseph Dan Barnum Ryan Carter Bryan Wolfe Michelle Teis D.J. Brandt Jamie Etzler Susie Berry Melanie Cockerill Jane A. Redman Jenny Makselan Dee Funari Julie Garringer Courtney Donson Monique Hughes David Thomas Aaron Hauer Record Herald Buckeye Country Radio Minutes: The minutes of the February 8, 2011 meeting were submitted for approval. Motion 09/38: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Dawson seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes. Motion carried. Winners' Circle: The board recognized the recent Miami Trace Spelling Bee winners: First Place Blake Pittser and Second Place Jake Atwood. Resolution: (See Exhibit A.) Mr. Black, Assistant Superintendent, reviewed with the board a resolution regarding the teaching of financial literacy and college and career readiness. Motion 09/39: Mrs. Gentry moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Henry seconded the Roll Call: Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes. Motion carried. Public Participation: Mr. Jeff Conroy expressed excitement and appreciation on behalf of his staff for the new building. Mr. Conroy also thanked the Village of Bloomingburg and the Bloomingburg Village Council for all they have done over the years. Ms. Carol Cramer stated on behalf of the Bloomingburg Village Council and residents that it was sad to lose the building but certainly understand and recognize that a new building was needed. She thanked the district for the memories. Employment: The superintendent recommended that the following individuals be employed as indicated: A. Certificated: (FY2011) 1. Peggy Daugherty - Tutor (MA/31) B. Classified: (FY2011) 1. Joni Daniels Placement: Bus Driver/Step 1 2
Motion 09/40: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to employ the individuals. Mr. Dawson seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes. Motion carried. Financial Reports: (See Exhibit B.) The treasurer recommended that the January 2011 financial reports be approved. Motion 09/41: Mrs. Gentry moved to approve the financial reports. Mr. Kirkpatrick Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes. Motion carried. Payment of Invoice: The business manager recommended that the board approve payment of an invoice from Kleingers & Associates in the amount of $24,500.00 from the permanent improvement fund. Motion 09/42: Mr. Dawson moved to approve payment of the invoice. Mr. Henry Roll Call: Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes. Motion carried. Use of Facilities: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the request by Melissa Steele to use the Miami Trace Elementary School cafeteria on March 19, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Fayette County Girl Scouts event pending receipt of a liability certificate. Motion 09/43: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve use of the facilities. Mr. Dawson Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes. Motion carried. Gifts/Donations: The superintendent recommended that the board accept a donation of Christmas decorations to Miami Trace Elementary School from Home Depot #3872 (Hilliard, Ohio) valued at $800.00. Motion 09/44: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the donation. Mrs. Gentry seconded the Roll Call: Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes. Motion carried. Administrative Reports: A. Superintendent's Report - Mr. Dan Roberts 1. Race to the Top Update a. Superintendent's Advisory Council: Characteristics of great teachers 2. Four County School Boards Meeting (March 22, 2011) B. Assistant Superintendent's Report - Mr. Joe Black 3
1. FY2012 school calendar development 2. Summer school course changes 3. Aspiring Leadership Meeting February 23, 6:30 p.m. 4. Thanks to Record Herald and Buckeye Country Radio for media coverage of testing C. Building Project Update - Mr. Bill Franke 1. Move-in preparations continuing 2. Opening Day February 22 D. Future Board Meeting Dates 1. March 1 M.T. High School 7:00 p.m. 2. March 15 Miami Trace Board Room 7:00 p.m. 3. April 5 M.T. Middle School 7:00 p.m. 4. April 19 Miami Trace Board Room 7:00 p.m. E. Miami Trace Middle School (Bloomingburg) Proclamation (See Exhibit C.) Board Member Reports Members expressed appreciation to the staff and residents of Bloomingburg and congratulated athletic teams, spelling bee winners and the mock trial team. Mr. Dawson informed the board that at the latest Great Oaks meeting curriculum issues were discussed and Dr. White retired from Great Oaks and was re-hired for 4 years. Public Participation: Poly Bennett, a 1951 graduate of Bloomingburg, expressed her deep feelings for the school and stated she has many wonderful memories. Executive Session: 5:41 p.m. Motion 09/45: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to enter into executive session in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (1) and (3), regarding the employment of public employees and conferences with an attorney concerning disputes involving pending or imminent court action. Mr. Dawson Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes. Motion carried. Regular Session: 6:29 p.m. Motion 09/46: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to enter into regular session. Mr. Dawson Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes. Motion carried. Adjournment: 6:30 p.m. Motion 09/47: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Gentry seconded the Roll Call: Mr. McCarty, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mrs. Gentry, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes. Motion carried. President 4
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