BOARD IN REVIEW
Regular Session
May 10, 2010
The Board of Education of Eaton Community Schools met in Regular Session on May 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the East Elementary
cafeteria. All board members were present. President Rick McKinney called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. The agenda was adopted as presented. There were no visitors present who wished to be recognized.
The board convened executive session at 6:05 p.m. to discuss employment of a public employee. Open session was resumed at
7:10 p.m.
In Other Opening Business, the board approved removing Item III. 5. I. from the agenda.
All business of the treasurer, Priscilla Dodson, was approved including moving Ann Tolliver to 150 hours on the pay scale.
Congratulations Ann! Mrs. Dodson also presented an update of the 5-year forecast for 2010 and the current enrollment figures sent to
her by EMIS coordinator, Smokey Morton.
The board approved Item III. 2 Second Reading and Adoption of Policies and Regulations as follows: Credit Flexibility, File:
IGBM; Credit Flexibility, File: IGBM-R; and Interscholastic Extracurricular Eligibility, File: IGDK.
MVCTC representative, Doug Mowen, said the MVCTC board meeting will be Tuesday night (5-11-10). He announced that the
Katie Moses scholarship fund at MVCTC has been established. MVCTC is expecting 1, 023 sophomores next year. Mr. Mowen, as
representative to the Parks and Recreation board, stated that there had not been a meeting, therefore, no report.
Superintendent Brad Neavin reported that Cindy Neanen is in Columbus reading grants. Bruce Elementary has applied for over
$500,000 in grant money and one of the requirements for receiving grant money is that we provide a volunteer to go to Columbus to
read grants. Mr. Neavin reported on H.B. 366 and H.B. 407. Through “Race to the Top”, we are applying for $100,000 for our
district if we qualify. On behalf of Citizens for Quality Schools, Mr. Neavin thanked all for their help in the bond levy campaign. The
bond levy passed by 125 votes. Monday, May 17 is our last Citizens for Quality Schools meeting. The Resolution Requesting
Authority to Issue Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) allows us to make application to the OSFC for authorization to
issue interest free bonds to be used for the construction, rehabilitation, or repair of a public school facility. Opti-Vise will be
presenting an update of the core network management program and other computer services they provide us at the June meeting. Mr.
Renner expressed concern that the state continues to send mandates down for the schools that are unfunded. This needs to stop.
A written report from Cindy Neanen, Director of Education, is on file in the Treasurer’s Office for anyone who would like to read it.
Bruce Elementary Principal Kip Powell reported that, for 2010-11, Bruce Elementary staff will begin their workday with 40 minutes
of collaboration time. The building emphasis for next year will be co-teaching, differentiation of instruction and improving RTI for
struggling students (Response to Intervention). With the purchase of portable computer labs (via federal funds), Bruce students will
have computer lab weekly. Using the portable labs, they plan on providing parents a Power Point presentation produced by their child
explaining their academic growth and behavior as well as a printout of academic indicators and their child’s progress. Mr. Powell’s
report, as well as written reports from Pam Friesel, East Elementary Principal; Kern Carpenter, Middle School Principal; and Jim
Ingham, High School Principal are available in the Treasurer’s office for anyone who would like to read them.
Under Other Old Business, Mr. McKinney announced that in the past week, junior high girls track placed second in the SWBL. Five
school records were broken. The Washington D.C. 8 th grade trip is coming up and will involve a wreath laying ceremony at the tomb
of the unknown soldier.
The resignation due to retirement of Teresa McGhee, Secretary, was approved effective July 1, 2010.
One-year contracts for the 2010-2011 school year (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011) were granted to Nick Flynn – ½ time; Rachel Auld –
½ time; Karen Shehata – ¾ time.
Angela Massie was employed as a Cafeteria Worker, effective May 17, 2010.
Certificated Staff Supplemental Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year were granted to Matt Hopkins, Assistant Football (1/2
stipend); Nick Flynn, High School Assistant Cross Country; Tim Holland, 7th Boys Basketball; Rick McCollum, 8th Boys
Basketball; Randy Titkemeyer, Varsity Girls Basketball; Ty Tolliver, 8th Girls Basketball; Mark Silvers, Varsity Wrestling; Randy
McKinney, Reserve Basketball.
Non-Certificated Staff Supplemental Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year were granted to Chad Lee, Assistant Football (1/2
stipend); Robbie Sams, 7/8 Football; Blake Pieratt, Program Assistant Cross Country; Jamie McNutt, Reserve Girls Soccer; Denny
Shepherd, Varsity Boys Basketball; Kevin Schaeffer, Boys 9th Basketball; Tonna Ditmer, 7th Volleyball; Donnie Caylor, Program
Assistant Cross Country; Bruce Porter, Varsity Boys Soccer; John Tackis, Boys Reserve Soccer.
Certificated Staff Extra-Curricular Supplemental Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year were granted to Lori Pack, First Grade
Level Leader; Carolyn Thalls, Third Grade Level Leader; Steve Moeller, District Website Coordinator.
Non-Certificated Staff Extra-Curricular Supplemental Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year were granted to Carolyn Walker,
Thursday/Saturday School and Martha Hill, Drama Director – HS (1/2 stipend). Mr. Renner stated that he appreciated how well the
students and Mrs. Hill did with the spring musical this year.
The board approved employment of numerous Substitute Teachers and Home Instruction Tutors for the 2010-2011 school year. Also
approved for the 2010-2011 school year were numerous non-certificated substitute secretaries, aides, custodians, cafeteria workers,
and bus drivers.
JoAnna Conley and Matt Hunt were employed as Transportation Department Helpers for the period June 29 through July 20, 2010.
Thomas Borucki, Janice Wentzell, Vicki Smith and Molly Eck were employed as Custodian Helpers for the period June 7 through
August 20, 2010. Jaye Hood was employed as a Maintenance Helper for the period June 7 through August 20, 2010. Scott Burnett,
Becky Jennings and Lorri White were employed as Painters for the period June 7 through August 20, 2010.
Craig Hewitt, Dave Montgomery and Todd Perry were approved as volunteer coaches for various sports.
The Resolution Requesting Authority to Issue Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) was approved by the board.
The Student-Parent Handbooks for 2010-11 for all buildings and the Eaton High School Registration Handbook for 2010-11 were
approved. The board had some questions on cell phone usage and wanted to be certain that our policy is uniform in all buildings’
handbooks. The wording regarding breathalyzer testing and TB testing of students was discussed in length.
The tentative graduation list for 2010 was approved. Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Avenue
Field.
The board approved annual membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Professional development was approved for Bruce teachers and para-teachers to attend instruction in co-teaching, differentiation and
team building June 13-16, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina; to be funded through federal funds. Professional development was
approved for Pam Friesel to attend the SDE Train-the-Trainer Institute for Differentiated Instruction June 14-18, 2010 in New
Orleans, Louisiana; to be funded through federal funds. Professional development was approved for Hollingsworth East Elementary
and Bruce Elementary Teachers/Staff and two para-professional/tutors to attend two Literacy Collaborative Seminars to be held at
East Elementary on June 8 and 9, 2010; to be paid through federal funds.
Out-of-state travel was approved for Ron Neanen, Dorothy Stoltz, Jim Ingham, Jessica DeHart and Randy McKinney to
chaperone the IU East field trip for the Junior Class and for Ron Neanen and Bob Ebright to attend a football clinic in Lexington,
Kentucky. Some board members discussed the number of professional days used by staff. Mr. Neavin will provide a report to the
board on the number of staff professional days used.
An out-of-state student trip for the French Club to Richmond, Indiana on May 17, 2010 was approved.
Three obsolete textbooks were declared as surplus to be disposed of. These books were new in 2009 but came misprinted by the
vendor and were replaced at no charge.
Lunch prices for the 2010-11 school year for all grade levels remained the same. Breakfast increased to $1.70.
Free Use of Facilities was approved for the Preble County Agricultural Society and 3 rd/4th Boys/Girls Recreational Basketball.
Various athletic summer camps were approved.
District membership in SOITA (Southwestern Ohio Instructional Technology Association) was approved for 2010-11.
Numerous donations for scholarships, senior citizens’ luncheon and the EHS football fundraiser fund were gratefully accepted.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
The next board of education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
in the East Elementary cafeteria.