MIAMI EAST LOCAL SCHOOLS
BOARD BITS
Review of July 19, 2005
Regular Board Meeting
Mark
Davis, board president, called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., held
at Miami East PreK-8 School. The country was honored by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Roll
Call was taken with board members Mark Davis, Rusty Miller, Lucy Taylor, and
Harold Brumfield in attendance.
Public Comments
Mr. Robert Brumbaugh addressed the BOE
with concerns about the proposed development outside Troy, referred to as the
“Brown Annexation”. Concerns included
the effect of a larger enrollment on the current facilities and programs
offered in the district. Mr. Brumbaugh
inquired what the district was doing to stop or slow down this new potential
development. Mr. Davis replied that as
a district, there was little legally we could do to stop the development. Mr. Rappold shared that the district shared
similar concerns with the new development as Mr. Brumbuagh had described. “We are not opposed to development” stated
Mr. Rappold, but “we are gravely concerned about the effect of rapid growth to
the district”. Mr. Rappold shared that
he has had discussions with council members in Troy imploring them to give
consideration to any zoning approval to its effect on the school district.
Good News Recognition
Marie Carity, Amanda Hill, and Tyler Church shared their experiences in attending a summer FFA trip to Washington D.C. Both Amanda and Tyler shared their experiences at a leadership conference and what they had learned and activities they participated in during the conference. Both students remarked that they had met students from around the country and appreciated the activities that led to food being donated to a local food bank.
2004 -2005 Preliminary District-wide Test
Scores. Mr. Rappold shared preliminary
test scores from 2004-2005 test results.
Mr. Rappold complimented the districts’ parents, students, staff, and
administration in a wonderful job this year!
Included in the test scores were 21 indicators (tests) and the district
has tentatively passed 18 out of the 21 tests.
Mr. Rappold attributed this outstanding result on a team-wide effort by
everyone in the district.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
A. Approval of
the minutes of the regular board meeting of June 21, 2005.
B. Approval of the financial statements for
June 2005.
C.
Approval of the Amended Certificate of
Estimated Resources
for FY 2006.
. D. Discussion of placing an additional ½%
School District Income Tax, for General
Operating Expenses, on the November
2005 ballot.
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E. Discussion of placing an additional ½%
School District Income Tax, for General
Operating Expenses, on the November
2005 ballot.
F.
Approval of a resolution prepared by Peck,
Shaffer & Williams, LLP
entitled
“Resolution Proposing The Levy Of An Annual Tax For School District
Purposes On The School District Income Of Individuals And Of Estates And
Requesting The Ohio Department Of Taxation To Certify Matters In
Connection
With A Proposed Tax Levy”. Two
options were approved. The first option
would be
for earned income of
individuals. The second option would be
taxable income of
individuals and estates.
G. Approval of a four (4) year contract, effective with the
re-organizational
meeting in January, 2006, for Michael Sommer, as
treasurer/CFO.
H.
Approval of 2 registrations for the 2005
O.S.B.A. Capital Conference
to be held
November 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio, at $225.00 each, for
registrants 1-5,
(if more than five registrants, a flat fee of $1,200 would apply)
with complimentary
passes for spouses.
I.
Other Information:
Review of transfers and
advances of funds as approved at the June 21, 2005 regular
board meeting as follows:
ADVANCES
FROM TO AMOUNT
General
Fund (001-0000) Student Interv.
(460-9405) $ 14,662.29
General
Fund (001-0000) Title V
(573-9205) 1,205.41
General
Fund (001-0000) Title II-A
(590-9905) 9,471.95
General
Fund (001-0000) Title II-D
(599-9005) 952.77
$
26,292.42
I.
Other Information Cont.:
Review of transfers and
advances of funds as approved at the June 21, 2005 regular
board meeting as follows
cont.:
TRANSFERS
FROM TO AMOUNT_
General
Fund (001-0000) Idea-B
(516-9605) $103,064.18
General
Fund (001-0000) Title I
(572-9105) 34,303.57
General
Fund (001-0000) Title II-A
(590-9905) 12,771.90
General
Fund (001-0000) Title II-D
(599-9005) 894.20
$151,033.85
School Finance Newsletter -
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SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. EMPLOYMENT ITEMS:
1. Approval
of Christine Perry’s request for unpaid leave for
September 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12, 2005.
2.
Approval of extended
service days for the 2005-06 school year
for the following staff:
a) Ceal Turnbull – High School Counselor – 20
days
b)
Craig Vasil – Counselor – 5 days
c) Sandra Finkes
– Jr. High Counselor – 5 days
d) Kathy Blair – Vocational – 3 days
e) Mark Rose – OWA – 10 days
f) Wade Meyers – AV/Library – 6 days
The number of days should all be
assessed for the 2005-06 school year.
3.
Approval to rescind
Melody Sowry and Kathleen Blair’s supplemental
contracts as sophomore class advisors and instead recommend
approval of
Melody Sowry as the sophomore class advisor and Kathleen
Blair as an
volunteer only.
B. PURCHASING AGENT:
Approval of Todd Rappold as
purchasing agent for Miami East Local Schools effective August 1, 2005.
C. 2005-06 SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Approval of the modification of the 2005-06 school calendar
for the 2005-06 school year. The
2005-2006 calendar will now include January 3, 2006 as the date for students to
return and Friday, March 24 will be a day school will be in session.
D.
2005-06
HANDBOOKS:
Approval of the 2005-06 handbooks for
Miami East High School,
Miami East Jr.High, and Miami East Elementary
Schools.
E.
2005-06
CLASS FEES:
Approval of the 2005-06 class
fees, as presented by the principals
for Miami East High School, Miami East Jr. High, and
Miami East Elementary.
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F.
ASPHALT
PAVING PROJECT AT MIAMI EAST HIGH SCHOOL:
Approval of Patriot Paving to complete
the Miami East High School paving project at a cost of $68,160.00.
G. 2005-2006 DISTRICT TUITION RATE:
Approved the Miami East tuition rate
for the 2005-2006 school year at a rate of $3,300.03, as set by the Ohio
Department of Education.
H. 2005-06 BOARD OF EDUCATION LEGAL
REPRESENTATION:
Approval
of John Podgurski as the Miami East Local Board of Education’s legal representative
for the 2005-06 school year, on as a needed basis.
In
addition, Approved of Subashi, Wildermuth, & Ballato Professional
Association
for legal representation regarding property issues, on an as needed
basis.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
- The Board
– “Why Sticking With Policy Matters”
and “Raising Standards Without
Raising Costs” - Addendum #12
- Review of the 2005 District-Wide Staff Handbook
BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS:
- General Discussion(s)
ADJOURNMENT:
NEXT MEETING
MIAMI EAST K-8 SCHOOL
August 16, 2005
7:00 P.M.