August 18, 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: Mr. Bayless, Miss Gilmore, Mr. Ambrose, Mrs.
Kane, and Mrs. Simms-Parks.
Others present: Mr. Schall, Mr. Lackey, Mrs. Basson, Mr. Inskeep, Mrs. Mears, and Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Simms-Parks welcomed and thanked the new student videographers, Sammy Webb and Bella
Peatree for the year.
Adoption of the Agenda: Mr. Bayless moved to approve the adoption of the agenda with the following
changes: Item V B, it will be a resolution to amend House Bill 70 and we will add Item VIII B, a report on
the survey and also under Item X, Business Service Agenda, Item B 2 and Item XII E, the Instructions
Services Agenda. Miss Gilmore seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bayless, yes; Miss Gilmore,
yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Mrs. Simms-Parks asked everyone to please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Miss Gilmore moved to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2015 meeting. Mrs. Kane seconded the
motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bayless, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mrs.
Simms-Parks, yes.
Recognition and Reports:
Mr. Bayless stated there were two resolutions, Calling on the Ohio General Assembly to Change State
Law to Ensure Greater Accountability and Transparency for Ohio Charter Schools and reviewed the
highlights of the resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Ambrose seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; and Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Mr. Bayless also spoke on the resolution to amend House Bill 70 to reject and protest the manner in
which this legislation was passed, that we implore the members of the Ohio General Assembly, the State
Board of Education and Governor John R. Kasich to seek amendments to House Bill 70 and the academic
distress commission procedures that will preserve enhanced democracy and local control and moved for
approval. Miss Gilmore seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bayless, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mr.
Ambrose, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mrs. Simms-Parks, yes.
Mrs. Simms-Parks stated that Mr. Bayless is our legislative liaison and that is why he brought these items
to the board’s attention.
Board Committee Reports:
Mr. Ambrose updated the board on the status of Ahmad Doucet and gave an update on the 800+ people
that came out to support the family at the 5K walk/run that was held on August 16, 2015 at Kettering
Middle School.
Hearing of the Public Regarding Agenda Items: none
Information for Decision-Making:
Mrs. Simms-Parks stated the upcoming meetings on September 1, 15 and October 6 at 6 p.m. will be in
the Recital Hall at Kettering Fairmont High School.
Mrs. Simms-Parks also introduced Mr. Paul Fallon, of Fallon and Associates to talk about the results of
the public opinion survey conducted within the school district and answered questions. Mr. Inskeep
suggested that this type of survey should be given every 6-24 months to see strengths and where
improvements are needed.
Decisions of the Board: none
Human Resource Services Agenda:
Miss Gilmore moved to adopt the Human Resource Services Agenda as presented. Mrs. Kane seconded
the motion. Roll Call Vote: Miss Gilmore, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mr. Bayless, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mrs.
Simms-Parks, yes.
Business Services Agenda:
Mr. Bayless moved to approve the Business Services Agenda as amended. Mrs. Kane seconded the
motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bayless, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes, Mrs. Kane, yes, Mrs.
Simms-Parks, yes.
Instructional Services Agenda:
Mr. Bayless moved to approve the Instructional Services Agenda as amended. Mrs. Kane seconded the
motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bayless, yes; Miss Gilmore, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mrs.
Simms-Parks, yes.
Office of the Treasurer Agenda:
Miss Gilmore moved to approve the Office of the Treasurer Agenda. Mrs. Kane seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Miss Gilmore, yes; Mrs. Kane, yes; Mr. Ambrose, yes; Mr. Bayless, yes; Mrs. Simms-Parks,
yes.
Hearing of the Public: none
Mrs. Simms-Parks stated at this time they will be entering into a Board Work Session and will be
meeting in the conference room of the library in the high school and would not be coming back to
conduct any new business. Mrs. Simms-Parks adjourned the regular meeting.
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Lori Simms-Parks, President
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Daniel Schall, Treasurer