REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
BETHEL BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
ELEMENTARY AUDITORIUM
7:00 P.M.
The Board of Education met in regular session Monday, July 25, 2016 in the Elementary Auditorium with
Vice President Brian Moore presiding.
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Moore, Mr. Solch, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Sebastian
Absent: Mr. Hawthorn
Pledge of Allegiance
Addition to the Agenda
Addition to Superintendent’s item 11 – One Year Limited Contract approval of Roman Gabriel,
Maintenance and Grounds Staff, 260 Day Contract, $17.25 per hour.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
Rachael Kiplinger gave comments about SRO, web, band/sports.
David Miller discussed the Home School Policy.
Scott Lawson mentioned concerns related to ECOT.
TREASURER'S ITEMS REQUESTING BOARD ACTION
2017-01
Motion by: Mrs. Sebastian to place items from the treasurer’s report on the consent calendar.
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
The Bethel Board of Education approved the minutes of the following meetings:
June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting
June 23, 2016 Special Meeting
Approval of Payment of Bills
The Bethel Board of Education approved the bills as presented, and authorized payment by
the treasurer.
Approval of Financial Reports
The Bethel Board of Education approved the monthly financial reports as prepared by the
treasurer.
Appointment of Delegate and Alternate to OSBA 2016 Annual Meeting
The Annual Business Meeting is the meeting held each year during the Capital Conference in
Columbus. This year the Capital Conference will be from November 13-16, 2016. Following
are the delegates appointed for the meeting:
Delegate: Joe Solch
Alternate: TBD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
BETHEL BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
ELEMENTARY AUDITORIUM
7:00 P.M.
Seconded by: Mr. Wright
Roll Call Ayes: Mr. Solch, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Sebastian, Mr. Moore
Nays: none
Motion carries 4-0
2017-02
Motion by: Mr. Wright to adopt the consent calendar with items from the treasurer’s report.
Seconded by: Mr. Solch
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. Sebastian, Mr. Solch, Mr. Moore
Nays: none
Motion carried 4-0
INFORMATION FROM THE TREASURER
 Publically thank Karen for her assistance in transition; also Lynn and Brenda
 Currently working on the budget
 Final Appropriations are expected at the September meeting and 5 Year Forecast in October
SUPERINTENDENT'S ITEMS REQUESTING ACTION BY THE BOARD
2017-03
Motion by: Mrs. Sebastian to place items from the superintendent’s report on the consent calendar.
Approval of Certificated Substitutes:
The Bethel Board of Education approved substitute teachers who have been approved by
the Miami County Educational Service Center and are on file in the Central Office. These
are all on an as needed basis for the 2015-2016 school year.
Certified Substitute Pay
The Bethel Board of Education established the substitute teacher pay rate of $85.00 per
day for the 2016-2017 school year.
Resignation of Certified Staff:
The Bethel Board of Education approved the resignation of the following certified
employee, effective August 30, 2016:
Gregory DuVernay
One Year Limited Contracts for New Certified Staff:
Upon the recommendation of the Bethel Superintendent, a one year limited contract will
be issued to the following individuals pending required certification. These contracts will
be effective for the 2016-2017 school year.
Sydney Gerdeman – 7-12 Mathematics
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
BETHEL BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
ELEMENTARY AUDITORIUM
7:00 P.M.
Approval of Change in Contract:
The Bethel Board of Education approved the movement of Daniel Kerns to Masters+15
in accordance with the Salary Schedule, effective August 22, 2016.
Supplemental Employment:
The Bethel Board of Education accepted the recommendation of approval the following
individuals for school year 2016-2017 advisory positions and volunteers commensurate
with the supplemental negotiated agreement:
Tyler Spears
Lara Wolford
Instrumental Music (effective July 18, 2016)
Vocal – HS Music
Resignation of Classified Staff:
The Bethel Board of Education approved the resignation of the following classified
employee, effective July 11, 2016:
Michael Williams, Maintenance and Grounds Staff
Employment of Classified Staff:
The Bethel Board of Education approved the following classified employees on an asneeded basis:
Brenda Wilkins – Accounts Payable Training, effective July 1, 2016
Employment of Substitute Staff:
The Bethel Board of Education approved the following classified substitute for the 20162017 school year, on an as-needed basis:
Rebecca Dupras – Health Care Clinician
SC Strategic Solutions Contract
The Bethel Board of Education approved the annual contract with SC Strategic Solutions
for the 2016-2017 school year for document management, imaging, and workflow
services.
One Year Limited Contract for New Classified Staff:
The Bethel Board of Education approved the following classified employee (pending
FBI/BCI results and drug screening results) for 260 day contract at $17.25 per hour:
Roman Gabriel, Maintenance and Grounds Staff
Seconded by: Mr. Solch
Roll Call Ayes: Mrs. Sebastian, Mr. Wright, Mr. Solch, Mr. Moore
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
BETHEL BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
ELEMENTARY AUDITORIUM
7:00 P.M.
Nays: none
Motion carries 4-0
2017-04
Motion by: Mr. Wright to adopt the consent calendar with items from the Superintendent’s Report.
Seconded by: Mr. Solch
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mr. Solch, Mrs. Sebastian, Mr. Moore
Nays: none
Motion carried 4-0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
2017-05
Mr. Wright moved to enter an executive session to consider the appointment,
employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public
employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public
employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the public employee, official,
licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing and to discuss preparations for,
conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with pubic employees
concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Seconded by Mrs. Sebastian
The Board entered an executive session at 7:42 P.M.
The following members answered roll call:
Mr. Solch
Mrs. Sebastian
Mr. Wright
Mr. Moore
The Board re-entered a regular session at 8:52 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
2017-06
Motion by: Mrs. Sebastian to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by: Mr. Wright
Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Sebastian, Mr. Wright, Mr. Solch, Mr. Moore
Nays: none
Motion carried 4-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:54 P.M.
NOTE: If an executive session is required it may be placed anywhere in the order of the agenda, but often
comes at the beginning or at the end. It is often anticipated in advance that an executive session will be
necessary, but the board may call for such should the occasion arise, even though it does not appear on the
prepared agenda. Executive sessions are permitted for certain specified situations. Only discussion may
take place in executive sessions. Voting must be done in an open meeting.
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Treasurer
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President