METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PIKE TOWNSHIP
Regular Meeting
April 28, 2016
The Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township met in a regular session on
Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Elementary School Cafeteria. Present at the meeting
were: Mrs. Randolph, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Huffine, Mr. Abrams, Mr. Downs, Mr. Metzler, Mrs. Poore,
members; and Mr. Jones, Superintendent.
Ms. Sarah Dorsey, Communications Officer, presented a district update to the Board. Ms. Dorsey
reflected on the following:
National Latin Exam Winners
We are celebrating all of Pike High School’s Latin scholars. This group had more medalists than any year
since our participation in the National Latin Exam in 1993, with one gold medalist, nine silver medalists,
and 18 certificate awardees.
PHS Receives 4th Consecutive Washington Post Recognition
Pike High School was once again ranked as one of the most challenging high schools in the Nation. This
is the fourth consecutive year we have made the list. We are ranked 33rd in the state and 1,789 in the
country, which is up 99 spots from last year.
NASC Sets Food Rescue Food Collection Record
In their first week of participating in the Food Rescue Program, New Augusta Public Academy South set
a food collection record.
PHS to Celebrate National Decision Day
Our PHS family will be celebrating National Decision Day tomorrow. They are encouraging all of our
students who will be going to a college, university, trade school, vocational school, or the military to
participate in the festivities. There will be music, laughter, photos and fun. Students and staff have been
encouraged to wear their college gear and photos will be tweeted out using the #reachhigher hashtag.
Ms. Amy Dorn, Choir Director at Guion Creek Middle School informed the Board of a grant in the
amount of $2,500.00 that her classroom students received from the Pike Township Educational
Foundation. The grant will allow her students to perform their first musical, The Lion King, Jr. on
Friday, May 13th (7pm) & Saturday, 14th (7pm). After Ms. Dorn’s announcement, the Guion Creek
Middle School Choir performed a segment of the play.
Mrs. Pat Burton, asked Mr. Andrew Stainbrook, Pike High School Choir Director to the podium. Mr.
Stainbrook expressed his appreciation to Superintendent Jones and the Board of Education for
recognizing/supporting/encouraging the performing arts. Mr. Stainbrook recognized the following
students for their hard work and commitment to the Pike High School performing arts:
The following Performing Arts students were recognized:
A.J. Owens
Chris Durham
Kaleb Burnside
Andre Rivera
Cullen Booth
Kalyn Ricker
Andrew Huerta
Deja Hodgens
Kandace Rippy
Ashanti Brown
Erin Mansell
Ky Freeman
Aubaine Rutland
Fatma Niang
Lani Spurlock
Austin Shores
Heidy Escamilla Vazquez
Lorin Breen
Makenzie Phillips
Megan Olson
Sam Teague
Sara Russell
Sarah Shado
Shaila Dyson
Brandy Payne
Braxton Miltenberger
Bryce Greene
James Davis
Jim Rueff
Kacey Ramsey
Lorin Breen
Lucas Sadenwater
Madeline Flight
Stephanie Whitlock
Taylor Flight
Mr. Kevin Kempton, Eagle Creek Elementary School Principal presented the Superintendent’s Above &
Beyond Award and gifts to Ms. Janet Jones for her determination and unwavering commitment to get to
work to support the students and staff of Pike Township Schools. Mr. Kempton explained, “Ms. Jones
takes two city buses to get to the bus stop in the district, and then she walks from the city bus stop, to the
school where she works.” Ms. Jones expressed her appreciation.
Miss Conley, Guion Creek Elementary School Principal honored two of her teachers for their tremendous
support and commitment to the students at Guion Creek Elementary School. These ladies go above and
beyond the regular classroom duties to support the students of this district. Miss Conley presented the
Superintendent’s Above & Beyond Award to Mrs. Paula Kitchen and Mrs. Karen Rabideau.
Mr. Raul Rivas, Director of School Facilities & Security joined by Ms. Belvia Gray, representing
Umbaugh, presented the Final Blue Ribbon Report to the Board. In a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Rivas
and Ms. Gray shared the following information:
Where We’ve Been.......
 Blue Ribbon Committee formed in 2004
 Committee reviewed and visited all facilities. Comprehensive report presented to School Board
in 2005
 Categorical Facility Needs Matrix developed in 2005 and updated in 2012, 2015
 Serves as guide for building improvements
 2016 Project Needs Matrix
Presentations Over the Years
 May 22, 2008
 June 12, 2008
 November 13, 2008
 April 9, 2009
 September 10, 2009
 December 10, 2009
 January 26, 2012
 February 9, 2012
 January 22, 2015
 April 28, 2016
Matrix Items Completed
 District-wide
o District Roof Repair & Replacement Plan
o District HVAC Scheduled Maintenance Plan
o District Temperature Control Renovation & Replacement Plan
o Updated/Added Safety & Surveillance Equipment
o Kitchen Equipment Repaired and Replaced
o Asphalt Repaired & Replaced
 Central Elementary
o Repaired Cafeteria Columns
o Repaired Roof
o Repaired Playground
o Hallway Wall Covering Replaced
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College Park Elementary School
o New Construction Completed in 2014
o Pre-School Program
o Geothermal Energy
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Deer Run Elementary School
o Major Renovation of Entire Facility
o Courtyards Completed
o New Playground Equipment
o Secured front entrance
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Eastbrook Elementary School
o New Construction completed in 2010
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Eagle Creek Elementary
o Phase I started in August 2014
o Phase II, 2015 – 2016
o Open for students in August 2016
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Eastbrook Elementary
o School opened in August 2010
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Fishback Creek Elementary
o Intercom System and security system added to Office/Entry Area
o Playground Repaired
o Roof Repaired
o Stage Curtains Replaced
o Interior Renovation: Flooring, Painting, and Wall Covering completed
o Secured front entrance
o Added second computer lab
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Guion Creek Elementary School
o New Construction completed in 2012
o Pre-School program
o Geothermal Energy
o Added second computer lab
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New Augusta Public Academy South
o Intercom System and security system added to Office/Entry Area
o Interior and exterior renovation completed in 2013
o New playground added to primary area
o Added second computer lab
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Snacks Crossing Elementary
o Intercom System and security system added to Office/Entry Area
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Guion Creek Middle School
o Intercom System and security system added to Office/Entry Area
o Removed Railings at Entrance & Repaired Concrete
o Football Public Address System & Press Box
o Locker Rooms Painted and Repaired
o Resurfaced Track, Tennis Courts Repaired, Baseball Field Repaired
o Replaced Flooring, Painted Walls & Lockers in Halls in Common Areas
o Roof Restoration
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Renovation of Science Labs
Geothermal Conversion
Interior renovation of offices
Interior floor replacement
Middle School Alternative Program added – interior space renovated
Exterior renovation
Media Center renovated
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Lincoln Middle School
o Intercom System and security system added to Office/Entry Area
o Replaced Flooring, Painted Walls & Lockers in Halls & Common Areas
o Drain Issues Repaired & Painted & Carpeted Band/Choral Area
o Interior renovation of offices
o Athletic Field Irrigation Systems Installed
o Painted and tiled/carpeted 70 Classrooms
o Masonry & EIFS Repaired
o Additional Handicap Door System
o Renovation of Science Labs
o Lockers Repaired & Replaced
o Gym Floor Reconditioned
o Insulation repairs in Media Center
o New flooring in cafeteria
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New Augusta North Public Academy
o Intercom System and security system added to Office/Entry Area
o Interior renovation of offices
o Restrooms Repaired
o Replaced Damaged Doors
o Resurfaced Track
o Replaced Flooring, Painted Lockers & Walls in Common Areas and Atrium
o Bleacher Repaired
o Gym & Locker Rooms Repainted & Lockers Repaired
o Football Public Address System Updated
o Painted & Updated Flooring in 67 Classrooms
o Reconditioned Gym Floor
o Science Labs Renovated
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Pike High School
o Restrooms Painted & Improvements Completed
o Student Locker s Repaired and Painted
o Renovated Art & Science Classrooms; Converted Classroom for Performing Arts Use
o Athletic Entrance Renovated
o Multi-Purpose Stadium
o Pool maintenance (installed timing & scoring systems)
o Connecting Road to Freshman Center Installed
o Musical Arts – Repaired Leaks and Installed Flooring
o Resurfaced Stage Floor
o PPAC - Repaired Roof and Masonry
o PPAC Lamping, Orchestra Shell, Keyboarding Lab, Recording Studio, Signage
o Replaced Flooring & Repainted Classrooms – East Wing
o Painted Gym, Weight Room, Dance Room. Refinished/Replaced Flooring.
o Replaced Two Air Handlers
o Maintenance & Repair of Weight Room Equipment
o Replaced Flooring and Painted 84 Classrooms
o Art Room, Swimming Pool, & Archive Room Roof Sections Repaired
o Front Landscaping
o Tennis Courts Resurfaced, Baseball/Softball Field Renovated, West Gym Balcony Walk
o Gym and Locker Rooms Repaired
o Kitchen Repairs
o Installed Exceptional Learner Area with Restrooms
o Campus Lighting Updated
o Generators Installed
o Terrazzo Repaired & Renovated
o Campus Signage Updated
o Fitness room added
o Construction of new pool started in September 2014.
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Greenhouse renovated
Added Additional Security Cameras
Pike Career & STEM Center: Culinary, Cosmetology & Barbering areas completed 2015
Aquatic Center 2016
HVAC STEM Center, August 2016
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Pike Freshman Center
o Roof replacement
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Pike Performing Arts Center
o Roof Drain Line Repair
o Stage lighting improvements
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Administrative Service Center
o Renovation of Facility (Board Room, Hallways, Office Space, Secured Entrance)
o Reduced Size of Conference Room C and Added Two Offices
o Remodeled Back of ASC with Offices and Training Rooms (2)
o Added Two Additional Training Rooms
o Renovated Exterior of Building
o Board Room Window Repairs
o Courtyard renovation
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Transportation & Facilities Center
o Interior renovation
o Bus parking lot expansion project
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Training Center
o Restrooms Upgraded & Remodeled
o Exterior Painted and Landscaped
o Painted Conference Rooms & Hallways
o Additional Outdoor Lighting Installed
Questions were answered and comments made.
Minutes of the regular meeting held on April 14, 2016 having been circulated among members of the
Board of Education, Mr. Metzler moved:
They be approved as written.
Mr. Huffine seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
The Superintendent recommended the Department of Human Resources Report be approved as presented
and placed on file in the office of the Director of Human Resources.
Mr. Downs moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved. Mr. Metzler recognized two retirements
listed on the Human Resources Report: Janice Glenn and Vic Stewart. Mr. Metzler acknowledged the
tremendous service provided to the district by Mrs. Glenn and Mr. Stewart.
Mrs. Poore seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
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The Superintendent recommended the Bids for the ASC Conference Center be approved as presented and
placed on file in the office of the Director of School Facilities & Security.
Mr. Downs moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mrs. Richardson seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
President Randolph combined the following items as one action item:
D. Contract
o Professional Services – Invent Now, Inc. (academic and personal enrichment student camp)
E. Donations
o Middle School Books – DonorsChoose
o Monetary Donation – Ella Hereth
o Monetary Donation (math game app for Ipads) – Pike Township Lions Club
o Monetary Donation (teacher grant) – Pike Township Lions Club
o Monetary Donation (physics class materials) – Pike Township Lions Club
o 2 New Bicycles and Helmets – McDonalds/Mr. James Poore
o Monetary Donation – Aqua Management Services
o Monetary Donations – Andrew R. Schenck and Ibrahim Y. Swidan
o Monetary Donation/Wellness Award– Ascension Health Ministry Service Center
o Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cords & Surge Protectors – Laticrete International/Grady
McGee
The Superintendent recommended the following items:
D. Contract
o Professional Services – Invent Now, Inc. (academic and personal enrichment student camp)
E. Donations
o Middle School Books – DonorsChoose
o Monetary Donation – Ella Hereth
o Monetary Donation (math game app for Ipads) – Pike Township Lions Club
o Monetary Donation (teacher grant) – Pike Township Lions Club
o Monetary Donation (physics class materials) – Pike Township Lions Club
o 2 New Bicycles and Helmets – McDonalds/Mr. James Poore
o Monetary Donation – Aqua Management Services
o Monetary Donations – Andrew R. Schenck and Ibrahim Y. Swidan
o Monetary Donation/Wellness Award– Ascension Health Ministry Service Center
o Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cords & Surge Protectors – Laticrete International/Grady
McGee
be approved as presented and placed on file in the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Mrs. Richardson moved:
The Superintendent’s recommendation be approved.
Mr. Metzler seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
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Board Member Items
Mr. Downs recognized a Boy Scout who was sitting in the audience. The Scout was from Troop #269;
they meet at St. Andrews.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Ms. Lorie Pettiford, Dr. Gary Gilbert, Mrs. Megan Ahlers, Mrs. Pat Burton, Mr. David Holly, Mrs. Cindy
Huffman, Ms. Mary Kay Hunt, Mr. Joe Lampert, Mr. Raul Rivas, Mrs. Linda Searles, Ms. Sherry
Shelton, Dr. Larry Young, Ms. Sarah Dorsey, Mr. Jameel Adams, and Mr. Michael Woods, staff
members.
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