November 2019

The BOE met on November 13th for the regular board meeting and took the following actions:

  • Heard from Audrey Gutman regarding school colors and logo.

  • Approved the minutes of the October 10th Board of Education regular meeting.

  • Approved the Treasurer's report by the fund, general fund detail activity, the Investment report and 5-year review of the general fund activity.

  • Approved the following Then and Now purchase orders.

Scholastic Book Fair, PO# 58097 in the amount of $3,563.73 for the Book Fair.

Walsworth Publishing PO# 57942 in the amount of $5,298.68 for the 2019 final yearbook payment.

  • Approved the 5-year forecast for the Botkins Local School District as presented.

  • Approved the membership renewal to join the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for the 2020 year at a cost of $104.50.

  • Approved the renewal of the five-year depository agreement with First National Bank of New Bremen.

  • Approved to disburse $225 (or any amount up to $250) from the Botkins Local School Foundation held by the Community Foundation to be used to sponsor the chosen student to attend the HOBY Conference.

  • Approved the Washington, D.C. trip for the Class of 2025 to leave at 6:00 AM on October 20th, 2020 and return on October 24th, 2020 at 11:45 PM.

  • Adopted the following Resolution of Commendations: FFA Dairy Judging Team - 7th at the National Dairy Judging Contest; Golf Team - 3rd at Sectionals, District Runner-Up, and 12th at State; Boys Cross Country Team - SCAL Runner-Up, District Runner-Up, 4th place at Regionals and 10th at State; Boys Soccer Team - WOSL Champions, District Champions, Regional Champions, State Final Four.

  • Hired the following: Heather Buehler-After-school tutor (through the MRESC), Lori Kremer-Sub-Custodian, Susan Covelli-Athletic Ticket taker, Renee Wildermuth-Athletic Ticket-taker

  • Approved that the transportation to Sidney Christian Academy is impractical and the Board will pay Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hott in lieu of providing such services.