The Botkins Board of Education met in regular session on May 9, 2012, and took the following actions: * Board members learned that we receive about $100,000 in Special Education IDEA Part B funds. This money pays for the cost of educating these students. * Approved the minutes of the April 11, 2012, Board of Education regular meeting. * Approved the Financial Report by Fund, the Investment report, and cash balance report as presented. * Approved the amended 5-year forecast as presented. * Approved a transfer from the General Fund to the Severance fund for $25,000 due to Janice Locker and Eileen Hemmert retiring. * Amended the Certificate of Estimated Resources and made supplemental Appropriations. * Approved the Then and Now purchase order to K&K tours for $6000 * Reviewed Committee reports * Board resolutions of commendation: Lindsey Schneider - named State FCCLA officer for 2012-13 school year FCCLA Chapter Showcase Manual Jr. Team participants received Gold rating and qualified for Nationals. 1st in State in proficiencies - Jordan Fledderjohann - Goat production Amanda Koch - Nursery Operations Livestock Judging Team - 2nd in State - Derek Shaffer, Jordan Fledderjohann, Seth Aufderhaar, Logan Russell * Approved the overnight trips -- FCCLA National Convention - July 6-12, 2012 -- Orlando, Florida Volleyball camp, July 19-21 -- Maumee Bay, Toledo * Hired personnel for supplemental for 2012-13 school year at a salary to be determined: Adam Fullenkamp Athletic Director Brett Meyer Boys Varsity Basketball Jason Liette Boys varsity basketball assistant Phil Groves Boys JV basketball Alex Hoying Boys freshman basketball Jeff Roberts Boys 8th grade baskeetball Brad Bergman Boys 7th grqade basketball Don Mack Girls varsity basketball Allison Mack Girls varsity basketball assistant Mike Maurer Girls JV basketball Brett Meyer Boys summer basketball coordinator Don Mack Girls summer basketball coordinator Ryan Gutman Coed varsity & JH cross country coach Fred Schmerge Coed varsity & JH cross country assistant coach Bryan Trego Varsity volleyball coach Andy Rammel Varsity volleyball coach assistant Tricia Mullen JV volleyball coach Haley Furrow 7th grade volleyball coach Bryan Trego Summer volleyball coordinator Andy Rammel Summer volleyball coordinator Brett Meyer Golf and JV golf Kristin Ruppert High school cheerleader advisor Heather Thaman Head swimming coach Kevin Lynch Varsity boys soccer coach Joe Welker Varsity girls soccer coach Beth Armstrong Yearbook advisor Lynn Pleiman Academia team Paula Owen Musical director Olivia Schneider Musical assistant director Dan Knepper Musical art director Melissa Grunden Show choir director Melissa Grunden HS/JH solo and ensemble Jeremy Pleiman Publicity agent Jeremy Pleiman 7th grade advisor Jason Liette 7th grade advisor Tom Platfoot 8th grade advisor Ryan Gutman 8th grade advisor Stacy Braun Freshman class advisor Chad Berning Freshman class advisor Phil Groves Sophomore class advisor Melissa Grunden Sophomore class advisor Andy Rammel Junior Class advisor Bryan Trego Junior class advisor Tom Platfoot Junior class prom advisor Bryan Trego Junior class prom advisor Janine Schmitmeyer Senior class advisor Lynn Pleiman Senior class advisor Andy Rammel National Honor Society Ryan Gutman National Honor Society Melissa Grunden Music Unlimited Keith Puschel Senior Commencement Jeff McPheron Student council advisor Sybil Koenig Adult volunteer coordinator Paula Owen Pep Band Connie Schneider Fall activities director Jeff McPheron Winter activities director Lynn Pleiman FTA advisor Gina Rogers Gifted coordinator Maria Westgerdes Gifted coordinator * Approved a contract with Carol Riggle, CPA for FY 2012 GAAP accounting and assistance and for the FY 2012 Modified Cash Basis Reports as needed. Cost would be $4730 for GAAP and $1375 for Modified Cash Basis. * Approved the resolution to align with Shelby County ESC effective July 1, 2012, per ORC. * Approved summer seasonal workers as presented @ $7.70 per hour: Tech aide - John-Michael Haught @ $7.70 per hour. Andrea Bergman, Jonathan Fisher, Mitchell Goubeaux, Zach Greve, Christian Hoskins, Ashley Adams, Rachelle Maurer, Roger Miller, Josh Schwartz * Approved a 1-year contract for Julie Schneider for the 2012-13 school year effective August 2012 at a salary to be adopted. * Accepted the resignation of Roland Oakley effective May 18, 2012. * Accepted $300 from Sue Schneider for Gary Schneider Memorial Scholarship and $250 from Carl & Phyllis Serr for a scholarship. * Approved the new policy on Bullying to include electronic. UPDATES -- * We received 3 Emerson Climate grants; Sara Brown - Super Citiens: Saluting and Celebrating our Country and Veterans Fred Schmerge - Extending learning with an iPad Michele Meyer - Practicing and reviewing key comprehension skills at appropriate reading level to improve student achievement. * Summer school will take place in July. * Graduation is Sunday, May 27, at 2:00 PM * Reviewed the RttT update Adjourned Connie Schneider Superintendent Botkins Local School |
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