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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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