The Botkins Board of Education met in regular session on May 12, 2011. The Board took the following actions: * Approved the minutes of the April 13 board meeting. * Approved the financial report by fund. * Reviewed the investment report. * Amended the 5-year forecast. * Transferred $45,000 from the general fund to the severance fund. * Approved the $5000 advance return from the Athletic Fund to the Playground Fund. * Approved the revised certificate and appropriations. * Approved a contract with Carol Riggle CPA for FY11 GAAP accounting and assistance with FY2011 modified cash basis report as needed $4730 for GAAP and $1375 modified cash * Approved the Then and Now purchase order for Excess Costs for Sp. Ed. * Committee Reports Foundation - scholarship recipients have been named and will be announced at graduation. Technology - 3-year technology plan has been approved. This is required for erate funding. * Authorized the superintendent to enter an agreement for a halftime trainer for a 2-year period at no cost to the Board. * Accepted a $2000 donation from the Shelby Shooters. * Approved resolutions of commendation for: Lindsey Schneider - State FCCLA Officer for 2011-12 Shelby Boyd, Rachel Cooper, Lindsey Schneider (FCCLA) - qualified for Nationals Chris Johnson, Caitlin Lane, Claire McCullough, and Logan Pitts (FCCLA) - qualified for Nationals Seth Aufderhaar, Logan Russell, Jordan Fledderjohann, Jordan Marx - 2nd at State in the FFA General Livestock Judging Amanda Koch - 2nd in State in FFA Nursery Operations Placement Proficiency * Approval of overnight trips -- Boys' basketball -- Findlay Camp -- June 20-21 FFA Livestock Judging Camp -- June 27-29 - Columbus Volleyball - Maumee Bay - July 21-23 FFA Big E FFA Livestock Judging - Sept. 15-18 - Springfield, Massachusetts FCCLA - National Convention - July 7-14 - Anaheim, California Language Club trip to France - June 22-30 * Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel issues * Hired the following supplemental positions: Melissa Grunden HS/JH Solo & Ensemble Music Unlimited Sophomore class advisor Musical Assistant Director
Brett Meyer Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach Boys’ Summer Basketball Coordinator Varsity Golf JV Golf
Tom Platfoot Jr. Class Prom Advisor 8th Grade Advisor
Paula Owen Pep Band SH/JH Solo & Ensemble Musical Assistant Director
Jeremy Pleiman 7th Grade advisor Publicity agent
Connie Schneider Fall Activities Director
Keith Puschel Senior Commencement
Andy Rammel Jr. Class Advisor Var. Volleyball Coach Assistant Var. Softball Coach Assistant Summer Volleyball Coordinator National Honor Society ½ contract
Beth Armstrong Yearbook advisor
Bryan Trego Varsity Volleyball Coach Varsity Softball Coach Jr. Class Advisor Junior Class Prom Advisor Summer volleyball coordinator
Stacy Braun Freshman Class Advisor
Lynn Pleiman FTA Advisor Senior Class Advisor Academia Team
Janine Schmitmeyer Senior Class Advisor Girls’ Varsity Basketball Assistant
Jason Liette 7th Grade Advisor Boys JV Basketball
Dan Knepper Art Director Musical
Jeff McPheron Student Council Advisor Winter Activities Advisor
Ryan Gutman 8th grade advisor Coed Var. & JH Cross Country Coach Boys’ Var. Track Coach National Honor Society ½ contract
Chad Berning Freshman Class Advisor
Phil Groves Boys’ Freshman Basketball Coach JV Baseball Coach Sophomore Class Advisor
Fred Schmerge Girls’ Varsity Track Coach Co-ed Var. & JH CC Assistant Coach
Sybil Koenig Adult Volunteer Coordinator
Alex Hoying 8th grade boys' basketball coach
Jeff Roberts 7th grade boys' basketball coach
Heather Thaman Swim Team Coach
James Johnson High school track coach
Kevin Lynch Head soccer coach
Kristin Ruppert H.S. cheerleading advisor
Tricia Mullen JV volleyball coach
* Approved a resolution to accept the resignation of Connie Schneider as superintendent for retirement purposes effective at the conclusion of May 31, 2011; further resolved that Connie Schneider is employed as superintendent for a term beginning June 2, 2011, and at the conclusion of July 31, 2011. Be it further resolved that Connie Schneider is employed for a term of August 1, 2011, and ending July 31, 2014, at a rate to be determined. * Hired the following summer seasonal workers: Morgan Fullenkamp Brock Fullenkamp Trent Bergman Justin Schwartz Josh Schwartz Jonathan Fisher Andrea Bergman Cameron Greynolds Rachelle Maurer
Evan Dietz/John Haehn as tech aides for $7.40 per hour, not to exceed 30 hours weekly. * Postponed the decision of Brown Double C tax abatement until further consultation and a special board meeting scheduled and held prior to May 24, 2011. * Heard updates on the following: ^ Received 5 Copeland grants: Erica Scully The Kindle Experience Michelle Meyer Improving Reading Achievement Luanne Powell Readiness is a Key to Success Lisa Kindelin Ro-Botkins – “Food Factor” Robotics Bryan Trego Exploring History Through Podcasting ^ Summer School will take place in July ^ Graduation is Sunday, May 29, at 2:00 pm ^ Discussed progress of RttT -- Staff development has been set. ** Set a special Board Meeting for May 24th at 6:00. Adjourned.
Connie Schneider, Supt. Botkins Local School
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