1. technology and computing

MARION LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
April 13, 2015
Professional Development
As of March 31st, fifty-five staff members participated in technology in-services this year for a total
of 316 hours of training.
Technology Purchases
 Microsoft EES license agreement has been renewed.
 Web-based subscriptions for BrainPop and Tumblebooks have been renewed.
Technology Issues/Concerns/Miscellaneous
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Marion Local Board of
Education, administration, staff, students, and community for the honor and
privilege of serving as the Technology Coordinator for such an outstanding
educational institution.
Much has changed in the field of teaching over the past 15 years, and
technology has definitely had an impact in this arena. Regardless of state budget cuts, Marion Local
Schools has stayed committed to providing students with the necessary tools to be prepared for a
future where creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration will be key skills. The
preview of the 2015 K-12 Horizon Report demonstrates that Marion Local is on the cutting edge of
educational technology. I leave with the confidence that Marion Local will stay a leader in new
technology and instructional strategies.
I wish all involved with educating students in the Marion community the very best in the years ahead
as you progress towards graduating students that are college and career ready young adults.
Thank you,
Dot Garman
Marion Local Board of Education
High School Principal’s Report
Mr. Tim Goodwin
April 13, 2015
Franklin B Walter:
Congratulations to Allie Thobe for being named as this year’s nominee from
Marion Local. Allie was presented her award at a banquet on April 1st.
Drama Play:
Congratulations to the students and Mrs. Lefeld for their successful drama
production over the weekend.
Upcoming events:
April 14
April 20
April 22
April 25
April 29,30
April 30
May 3
May 7
May 11
Art Club field trip to Columbus
Freshman trip to Mercer Health
Earth Science field trip
Prom
Testing (May 4th and 5th also)
State FFA Convention
Spring Arts Festival
Senior Award Night
Band Banquet
Marion Local Board of Education
Elementary Principal’s Report
Monday, April 13, 2015
1. Congratulations to Brennan Schlecty who participated in the state portion of the
Geography Bee. Brennan is the first student from Marion Local to move to this level of
competition.
2. Congratulations to Rachal Wolters who participated in the regional spelling bee held in
Lima on Saturday, March 21. Rachal finished in the top 10 students and should be proud
of this wonderful accomplishment!
3. Kindergarten screening was held in March. We screened 57 students and anticipate 60
students (through previous holds and open enrollment) for kindergarten next year.
4. We had numerous student participate in Junior High Solo and Ensemble on Saturday,
March 28. Most students and groups received the highest rating of a I. Congratulations
to both Mr. Layer and Ms. Rhonemus for their efforts in preparing these students.
5. The final round of testing for students in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social
Studies should be finished during the first week of May.
As of March 31, 2015
March Payrolls
Warrant Checks
Memo Checks
Refund Checks
Total
Transfers & Advances
General toTitle II-A
See--Finsumm Summary
Detail Printout Available at Meeting
2 Regular Payments & 1 Supplemental
$
$
$
$
$
378,396.55
239,628.10
115,852.61
162.04
734,039.30
$
1,500.00
$
$
1,500.00
735,539.30
March, 2015
$
$
$
$
1,335,666.29
10,634.24
(162.04)
1,346,138.49
Now Account-Osgood Bank
MMDA Account-Osgood Bank
STAR OHIO
$
$
$
2.95
2,039.72
8.30
Multi-Bank Various Securities
Osgood Bank
St. Henry Bank
MMDA Account
CD
CD
Total Monthly Investment Receipts
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
99.73
31.86
2,182.56
$
$
3,426,838.80
65,880.01
$
$
192,633.62
-
$
$
800,000.00
$
$
28,612.13
9,900.00
Payroll, Memo & Warrant Checks
March, 2015
Salary Expenses
Total Transfers & Advances
Total Checks & Transfers
Cash Fund Receipts
Reduction of Expenditures
Refund of Receipts
Total Fund Receipts
March, 2015 Investment Receipts
001-General Fund
001-General Fund
001 General Fund
001 Investment CD's &
Securities
001 Investment CD
001-Investment CD
006 Food Service Fund
300 Athletic Interest
018 H.S. Principal Interest
INVESTMENTS
MEMO:MMDA Investment
Accounts
General Fund
Food Service MMDA
MEMO: Star of Ohio
Investments
General Fund
OSFC Project Fund- Local
MEMO: CD'S
Osgood State Bank
St. Henry Bank
Key Bank
St. Henry Bank-Athletic
St. Henry Bank-Actvities
Memo: Coupons
Multi Bank Securities
MEMO: Osgood Bank Investments
Exhibit (2)
Cusip # 3134G2-7F-3
$
-
Treasurer’s Report
April 13, 2015
Motion Items
Exhibit 2
Changes to Permanent Appropriations
 Increase Auditor & Treasurer Fees $6,000 due to increase in revenue
 Increase 300 Fund Athletic Fields Site Improvement by $12,000 for softball and
baseball diamond improvements
 Decrease Title I Federal Funds $51.03 due to decrease in allocation
 Decrease Title II-A Federal Funds $189.76 due to decrease in allocation
Changes to the Certificate of Estimated Resources
 Decrease Title I Federal Funds $51.03 due to decrease in allocation
 Decrease Title II-A Federal Funds $189.76 due to decrease in allocation
Additional Motion Items
Resignation of Anne Thobe
 Approve the resignation of Anne Thobe effective June 30, 2015.
Other Informational Items
Five Year Forecast
 I will present the updated five year forecast at the May 11th board meeting along with
necessary changes to appropriations and estimated resources.
Interest Rate Watch
General Fund Money Market
Star Ohio
CD Rates (current lowest rate)
OLD RATES
.75%
.06%
.25%
NEW RATES
.75%
.05%
.20%
Superintendent’s Report
A. Executive Sessions
The Board and its committees and subcommittees reserve the right to meet privately in
executive session solely to discuss one (1) or more of the following issues exempted from
public sessions:
A. consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion,
demotion, or compensation of a public employee, official, or student
B. investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, license, or
student unless such employee, official, licensee or student requests a public meeting;
except that consideration of the discipline of a Board member for conduct related to the
performance of his/her duties or his/her removal from office shall not be held in
executive session
C. consideration of the purchase of property or sale of property at competitive bidding, if
premature disclosure or information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining
advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public
interest
D. discussion, with the Board’s legal counsel, of disputes involving the Board that are the
subject of pending or imminent court action
E. preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public
employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment
F. matters required to be confidential by Federal law or rules or State statutes
G. specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure might reveal information
that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoiding prosecution for a violation
of law
No official action may be taken in executive session. R.C. 121.22
Collective bargaining meetings between employers and employee organizations are private and
not subject to R.C. 121.22. R.C. 4117.21
An executive session will be held only at a regular or special meeting. After the meeting is
convened, any member may make a motion for an executive session, and must state the purpose
or purposes of the session by citing one (1) or more of the reasons set forth above. If the session
is to discuss a personnel matter listed in paragraph A above, the particular subject for which the
session has been called must be identified in the motion. The motion does not need to name the
person. Upon receiving a second to the motion and a majority roll-call vote of those present and
voting, the chairperson shall declare the Board in executive session.
In keeping with the confidential nature of executive sessions, no member of the Board,
committee or subcommittee shall disclose the content of discussions that take place during such
sessions.
All members of the Board, committee or subcommittee are entitled to attend executive sessions.
The Board, committee or subcommittee may invite any other person to attend an executive
session.
“Wisdom ∙ Integrity∙ Service”
B. Motion Items April 2015
1. STAFFING
On the consent agenda is a motion to accept the resignation of Michelle
Mescher as Technology assistant/EMIS Coordinator in order to hire her
as Technology Coordinator effective April 20th. You are also asked to
accept the resignation of Kara Uhlenhake as Agricultural Education
teacher, Sue Bruns as NHS advisor, Patty Lefeld as Freshman Class
Adviser, and Treva Fortkamp as head girls’ basketball coach. Also on
the consent agenda is a motion to hire Carol Bornhorst as the K-8
Guidance Counselor and K-12 School Psychologist with granting 5
extended days to her contract and Gail Mueller as Business/Elementary
Technology teacher. You are asked to hire the following summer
custodial employees that include Alyssa Ruhenkamp, Molly Kindle, and
Ashley Schmidt at $7.95 per hour and on a separate resolution you are
asked to hire Derek Pierron at his second year at $8.20 per hour. Finally,
you are asked to approve the reduction of vacation days for Dot Garman
due to termination of contract by 8 days.
Certified Contracts for renewal include Emily Bohman, Kim Bruns, Lisa
Brunswick, Amanda Demange, Jenny Dippold, Michelle Kessen, Casey
Layer, Julie Overman, Marcus Overman, Laura Post, Hope Rethman,
Amanda Rhonemus, Cody Smith, Dan Thobe, and Tami Winner
Non-Certified contracts for renewal include Gene Evers, Becky
Hemmelgarn, Barb Kahlig, and Pam Seitz.
Supervisors contracts for renewal include Tim Goodwin, Nick Wilker,
Kevin Hartings, Ted Heitkamp, and Cindy Moeder.
Renee Pohlmann has requested a leave of Absence for the 2015-2016
school year and you are asked to accept this request.
2. CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE
On the consent agenda you are asked to approve the classified salary
schedule for the 2015-2016 school year.
3. COLLEGE CREDIT +
On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the memorandum of
understanding between Rhodes State and Marion Local Schools and
Wright State Lake Campus and the Marion Local Schools.
4. GRADUATES
On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the list of prospective
graduates for the class of 2015.
5. POLICIES
On the consent agenda is a motion to approve the first reading of the
following policies. 1530- Evaluations of Principals and other
Administrators, 2114 Meeting State Performance Indicators, 2271
College Credit Plus Program, 2413 Career Advising, 3220 Standards
Based Teacher Evaluation, 5114 Nonimmigrant Students and Foreign
Exchange Students, 5340 Student Accidents, 5350 Student Suicide, 5460
Graduation Requirements, 8390 Animals on District Property, 8400
School Safety which are all recommended from NEOLA.
C. Advisory Items
None
D. Informational Items
FRANKLIN B. WALTER
The banquet took place at Romer’s Catering in Celina this past
Wednesday and I would like to congratulate Allie Thobe for this great
accomplishment and also recognize Ms. Lynn Yates as her teacher of
inspiration that she invited. I did notice two of our teachers at Marion
Local Laura Post and Doug Jutte had children that were Franklin B.
Walter award recipients for St Henry and Minster. Congratulations to
these families also.
MAKE-UP DAYS
We completed a make-up day of school on Thursday, April 2nd and we
are all caught up as of today.
TEACHERS
It is national teacher day May 5th.