CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2018
HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE HALL Immediately following the Organizational meeting

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

The Celina City Board of Education met in regular session on January 8, 2018 at 6:12p.m. in the High School Lecture Hall. Mr. Huber, Mr. Sell, Mr. Shellabarger, Mr. Gilmore and Mrs. Vorhees answered the roll call.

RECEPTION OF PUBLIC
1. Celina Middle School – Eric Dwenger gave a presentation on the PRIDE program-teaching responsibility. Melinda Martin and Doug Smith gave a presentation using GIZMO as a basis for science curriculum rather than text books.
2. Steve Stewart/Eric Dwenger, CEA Co-Presidents, had nothing to report. 3. Carol Henderson, OAPSE President, had nothing to report.
4. School Board Recognition Month. Dr. Schmiesing recognized the Board of Education members for their efforts and dedication.

18-03	On a motion by Mr. Sell, seconded by Mrs. Vorhees, the Board set the agenda as presented.

VOTE: Mr. Huber: Aye, Mr. Sell: Aye, Mr. Shellabarger: Aye, Mrs. Vorhees: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved.

A. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Tom Sommer
1. Approve the minutes of the December 18, 2017 meeting.
2. Approve the December Financial Summary Report showing @ $2.23 million in revenues and @ $3.68 million in expenditures.
3. Approve the Investment Control Report as of December 31, 2017, with an ending balance of $29,864,259.35.
4. Approve the December 2017 SM-2.
5. Approve the December 2017 checks written for $3,392,933.36.
6. Approve the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.
7. Approval of additional activity budgets for 2018. 8. Acceptance of donation:
FROM	TO	AMOUNT	PURPOSE
All Star Driving	High School	(3) $100 gift cert.	Aid disadvantaged students

B. Assistant Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Ken Schmiesing Personnel
1. Approve to hire Cathy Chilcoat, Educational Aide @ Primary School, Step 0 / 187 days / 5 hours, effective 10/23/17, completed 60-day probation.
2. Approve to hire Kelly Braun, Teacher Assistant @ High School, Step 0 / 187 days / 6.75 hours, effective 10/30/17, completed 60-day probation.
3. Approve to hire Rita Bigelow, Custodian @ High School, Step 0 / 260 days / 4 hours, effective 10/31/17, completed 60-day probation.

C. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Ken Schmiesing Personnel
1. Approval of a change of contract for Sarah Young, Physical Ed Teacher @ High / Elementary Schools, requests 1 deduct day for November 22, 2017.
2. Approval of a change of contract for Michelle Miller, Kindergarten Teacher @ Primary School, requests 1/2 deduct day for December 19, 2017.
3. Approve Curtis Doner as a volunteer for Wrestling for the 2017-18 school year.

Head Start
1. Monthly Report
2. Policy Council Handbook & 2017 Community Assessement

After discussion of the consensus agenda and with no items being requested to be removed, Mr. Gilmore called for the vote.

VOTE: Mr. Huber: Aye, Mr. Sell: Aye, Mr. Shellabarger: Aye, Mrs. Vorhees: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Approve the College Credit Plus agreement with Rhodes State for Tri Star Career Tech Programs.

With no other business, Mr. Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.

________________________________ Board President

________________________________ Treasurer