October 20, 2015
A DVD of the meeting is available through the Treasurer’s office.
Mrs. Simms-Parks called the regular session meeting to order in the Recital Hall at Kettering
Fairmont High School.
The roll was called with the following members present: Miss Gilmore, Mr. Bayless, Mrs. Kane,
Mr. Ambrose, and Mrs. Simms-Parks.
Others present: Scott Inskeep, Dan Schall, Kari Basson, and Ken Lackey
Mrs. Simms-Parks asked for motion to adopt the agenda. Mr. Bayless moved to adopt the
agenda with an addendum for an executive session for Item 14 and adjournment Item 15. Miss
Gilmore seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bayless, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mrs. Kane,
yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; and Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Mrs. Simms-Parks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Simms-Parks asked for a motion of the minutes. Miss Gilmore moved to approve the
minutes of the September 29, 2015 Joint City School Board Meeting and the October 6, 2015
regular meeting minutes. Mrs. Kane seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Miss Gilmore, yes;
Mr. Bayless, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Recognition and Reports:
Mr. Alexander spoke about Fairmont High Schools new teleconferencing capabilities, via
polycom, from the library at Fairmont and how they can teleconference with people from
around the country and around the world. This will benefit students as well as teachers.
Board Committee Reports:
Mrs. Kane shared some of the activities that were going on in the month of October for Youth
Month. At the beginning of October were some Asset Ambush Days, where a group of
volunteers visited all the classrooms, grades 6 – 12, at Van Buren, Kettering Middle School,
Fairmont High School as well as St. Charles, St. Albert’s and Alter. The purpose was to let our
students and youth know they are valued here in Kettering. They also distributed coupon
cards to each of those students. Last week, there was an event called “Youth Can Do”. There
were 11 booths that were made up of non-profit organizations and faith based organizations
and they engaged the kids in different activities. This Saturday, October 24 from 9 until noon, is
“Make a Difference Day” at Berwin Park. The last thing is a youth meeting on Monday, called
“Thrive”, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kettering Recreational Center. During that meeting, the
Kettering youth will be discussing a large scale project that they are trying to get underway.
Hearing of the Public Regarding Agenda Items:
Mr. Ambrose gave an update on Ahmad Doucet. His mother is preparing him for the transition
back home in the next couple of months.
Information for Decision-making:
Mrs. Simms-Parks stated that the upcoming meetings will be at 6 p.m. in the Recital Hall at
Kettering Fairmont High School on November 3, 17 and December 15. Mr. Inskeep and Dan
Schall asked the board if they may have a work session on November 17 prior to the regular
board meeting. They have been meeting with various community groups and will update the
board on the capital improvement facility issues that they have been working on. They are
asking the board members to meet at 5 p.m. on that day.
Decisions of the Board: none
Human Resource Services Agenda:
Mr. Bayless moved that the Human Resource Services Agenda be approved as presented. Mrs.
Kane seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Miss Gilmore,
yes; Mr. Bayless, yes; and Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Business Services Agenda:
Miss Gilmore moved to approve the Business Services Agenda as presented. Mrs. Kane
seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bayless, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mr.
Ambrose, yes; and Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Office of the Treasurer Agenda:
Mr. Bayless moved to approve the Office of the Treasurer Agenda as presented. Mrs. Kane
seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Kane, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mr.
Bayless, yes; and Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Hearing of the Public: none
Mr. Bayless moved to adjourn the regular meeting and go into an executive session to discuss
the employment of a public employee. Mrs. Kane seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr.
Bayless, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; and Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Mrs. Simms-Parks stated they will not be coming back to conduct further business and
adjourned the meeting.
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Lori Simms-Parks, President
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Daniel Schall, Treasurer