MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Monday, April 10, 2017 (These minutes have not been approved by the Board of Education. Approval will be considered at the next Board meeting.) MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE 5:30 P.M. Call to Order Pledge to Flag Roll Call: Rob Dawson, President Mike Henry, Vice President Charlie Andrews Bruce Kirkpatrick David Miller Others Present: Dave Lewis Superintendent Kim Pittser Asst. Superintendent Debbie Black Treasurer/CFO Bill Franke Business Manager Amy O Dierno Special Education Director PK-5 Staci Hamilton Teacher Tammy Murry Teacher India Smith Paraprofessional Special Needs Aaron Hammond MTHS Athletic Director Katie Abbott Curriculum Director 6-12 Amy Boston Curriculum Director K-5 Bryan Sheets MTHS Asst. Principal Rob Enochs MTHS Principal Katy Zink Technology Coordinator Nicole Fatica-Mavis MTES Asst. Principal Ryan Carter Record Herald Mission Statement of Miami Trace: To provide a quality educational environment with opportunities and relationships that prepares students for future success. Public Participation: None. Agenda Adoption: The board president added the following items to the consent agenda: (1) Matt Platt for employment, (2) facility use request from Shawn Grooms, (3) approval of a contract with MVECA and (4) approval of a sponsorship agreement. The board president inquired if there was a motion to adopt the agenda with the additions: 1
Motion 17/51: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to adopt the agenda with the additions. Mr. Miller seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes: The minutes for the March 27, 2017, regular meeting were submitted for approval. Field Trip: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the request from Mrs. Milstead and Mrs. Hart to visit Dave and Busters in Columbus on April 12, 2017, leaving at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:30 p.m. at no cost to the students. Transportation provided by MRDD. Preschool Handbook: (See Exhibit A.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the Preschool Handbook for the 2017 2018 school year. Employment: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following individuals to be employed as indicated: A. Substitute Mechanic: 1. Skylar Maag as needed from 5-30-17 through 7-14-17 B. Supplementals/Pupil Activity: (2016 2017 School Year) 1. Brianna Mitchell Paid ½ contract for Head Girls Track Coach 2. Matt Platt Paid Assistant Baseball Coach Change Fund & Custodian: The treasurer recommended board approval for a change fund for the daddy/daughter dance held at Miami Trace Elementary on March 31, 2017. Additional Payments: The superintendent recommended additional payment for Resident Educator Mentor Year 2 persons due to a change of the ODE Resident Educator Program Model. Payments for Vicki Cockerill at $248.67 and Jamie Watt at $994.67 serve as additional compensation for their RE Year 2 duties during the 2016 2017 school year. Use of Facilities: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following requests for facility use: A. Request from Theresa Chapman from Terrie s Dance Spectrum to use the high school auditorium, band room, choir room, and media area on June 2, 2017 and June 3, 2017 from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of dance recital. B. Request from Ted Hawk from Jeffersonville Alumni to use the elementary cafeteria and kitchen area on June 2, 2017 (set up) and June 3, 2017 from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. for the purpose of an Alumni Banquet. C. Request from Joe Henry from the Young Cats Softball to use the softball fields on Saturdays from March 27, 2017 through July 27, 2017 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of practice. D. Request from Dawn Swayne to use the elementary cafeteria and gym on May 27, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of graduation party. E. Request from Shawn Grooms with Young Cats Softball Program to use the softball diamonds and the restrooms on the following dates: April 29 and 30 (after noon), July 7, 8, 9 (after noon) for a fundraising tournament for the middle school softball program. Donations: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following donations: A. $100.00 from anonymous donor for MTHS Musical Fund 2
B. $3,000.00 from MT Athletic Boosters for MTHS Athletic Fund for football C. $3,300.00 from MT Athletic Boosters for MTHS Athletic Fund for track Contract: (See Exhibit B.) The superintendent recommended approval of an agreement with the Miami Valley Educational Computer Association (MVECA). Sponsorship Agreement: (See Exhibit C.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the silver sponsorship package with Bagshaw Enterprises, Inc. The board president inquired if there was a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda. Motion 17/52: Mr. Miller moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. Mr. Andrews seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA Resignation: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the resignation from Gina Andrews for the purpose of retirement, effective August 1, 2017. Motion 17/53: Mr. Miller moved to approve the resignation. Mr. Henry seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, abstain; Mr. Dawson, yes. Motion carried. Financial Reports: (See Exhibit D.) The treasurer recommended board approval for the March financial reports. Motion 17/54: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the financial reports. Mr. Henry seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes. Motion carried. MTNCEA Agreement: (See Exhibit E.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the negotiated agreement effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019, with the Miami Trace Non-Certified Education Association. Motion 17/55: Mr. Henry moved to approve the agreement. Mr. Miller seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, abstain; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes. Motion carried. MTEA Agreement: (See Exhibit F.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019, with the Miami Trace Education Association. Motion 17/56: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the agreement. Mr. Andrews seconded the 3
Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes. Motion carried. Non-Bargaining and Administrative Employees: The superintendent recommended board approval of the following for regular, non-bargaining and administrative employees: (1) step increases for continuing staff for each of the FY18 and FY19 contract years and (2) 2.5% increases on the base wages and salaries for positions for each of the FY18 and FY19 contract years. Motion 17/57: Mr. Andrews moved to approve the requests for regular, non-bargaining and administrative employees. Mr. Miller seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes. Motion carried. Change Order Form: The business manager recommended the approval of a change order to Ruscilli Construction for $152,451.06 for additional soil remediation on the new high school project. The cost is paid from project contingency funds. Motion 17/58: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the change order. Mr. Henry seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes. Motion carried. Work Calendars: (See Exhibit G.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the work calendars for the 2017 2018 school year. Motion 17/59: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the work calendars. Mr. Miller seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes. Motion carried. High School Project Update: The business manager provided an update to the board on the new high school project. Administrative Reports: A. Athletic Director Report Mr. Aaron Hammond B. Elementary Report Mrs. Nicole Fatica-Mavis C. Middle School Report Mrs. Katie Abbott D. High School Report Mr. Rob Enochs E. Technology Director Report Mrs. Katy Zink F. Business Manager Report Mr. Bill Franke G. Assistant Superintendent Report Mrs. Kim Pittser H. Superintendent Report Mr. David Lewis Future Board Meeting Dates: A. April 24, 2017 Miami Trace Board Office 5:30 P.M. B. May 8, 2017 Miami Trace Board Office 5:30 P.M. C. May 22, 2017 Miami Trace Middle School 5:30 P.M Retirees reception at 5:00 P.M. D. June 26, 2017 Miami Trace Board Office 5:30 P.M. Board Members Reports 4
Public Participation: None. Emergency Operating Levy Renewal: The board president inquired if there were any questions regarding the emergency operating levy renewal with reduction. There were no questions or comments. Adjournment: The board president inquired if there was a motion to adjourn the meeting. 6:33 p.m. Motion 17/60: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Miller seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes. Motion carried. President Treasurer/CFO 5