June 19, 2008
The Board approved the new social studies curriculum. The new foreign language curriculum was presented for review.
The Board approved an agreement with Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine to provide athletic training services for the 2008-09 school year at a cost of $4,500. The Board approved school fees for 2008-09. There were no changes in the elementary and junior high fees. High school fees were increased for photography and a few classes where workbook costs increased.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $ 844,655.05 |
| Receipts for May 2008 | $2,822,403.27 |
| Disbursements for May 2008 | $2,631,945.78 |
| Ending Balance | $1,035,122.54 |
May 15, 2008
The Board approved the proposal to change the adopted grading scale and the weighting of classes. The new social studies curriculum was presented for review.
The Board approved membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2008-09 school year. The Board approved the list of graduating seniors from the Class of 2008. Only those students who complete all of the graduation requirements will be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremonies.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $1,075,161.05 |
| Receipts for April 2008 | $1,961,333.55 |
| Disbursements for April 2008 | $2,191,839.55 |
| Ending Balance | $ 844,655.05 |
April 22, 2008
At a special meeting of the Board, Mr. Kieth Klinefelter was approved as the next principal of Wm. H. Harrison High School. Mr. Klinefelter is currently the principal of Ross High School and has administrative experience at Finneytown High School as well. He received a two-year contact effective August 1, 2008.
The Board also accepted the resignations of Mrs. Carol Rosenburg, aide and Mrs. Pattie Robben, secretary.
April 17, 2008
A proposal to change the adopted grading scale and the weighting of classes was presented. It will be brought to the next meeting for consideration.
The Board approved a new Board policy that restricts the idling of vehicles near our schools. The policy is designed to improve the air quality in the schools and to conserve fuel.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $1,867,591.41 |
| Receipts for March 2008 | $1,692,174.55 |
| Disbursements for March 2008 | $2,484,604.91 |
| Ending Balance | $1,075,161.05 |
March 20, 2008
The results of the district’s value-added scores were shared with the Board. Overall, our students showed growth.
The high school Science Olympiad team has qualified for the State Finals in Columbus. The Board will consider a new Board policy that restricts the idling of vehicles near our schools. The policy is designed to improve the air quality in the schools and to conserve fuel.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $ 402,382.76 |
| Receipts for February 2008 | $4,020,734.14 |
| Disbursements for February 2008 | $2,555,525.49 |
| Ending Balance | $1,867,591.41 |
February 21, 2008
Changes to the high school registration bulletin for 2008-09 were approved.
The Board approved the plan to close Elizabethtown Elementary School at the end of the school year due to structural problems at the school. The plan includes: closing Elizabethtown, making Hooven Elementary School a K-6 building, adjusting the attendance boundaries so the students on Morgan Road and areas east would attend Miamitown Elementary School.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $1,183,139.41 |
| Receipts for January 2008 | $2,003,553.27 |
| Disbursements for January 2008 | $2,784,309.92 |
| Ending Balance | $ 402,382.76 |
January 31, 2008
The Board of Education met in a special session at 3:00 pm. Dr. Roberts was appointed the Treasurer Pro Tem for this meeting. He was responsible for calling the roll and keeping the minutes.
There were no communications and no comments from the general public.
The Board discussed Board policies and operating procedures relating to goal statements, operating protocol, officer selection and professional development for Board members.
January 10, 2008
OGT testing results were reviewed. The high school summer school registration bulletin was approved.
The administration presented a plan to close Elizabethtown Elementary School at the end of the school year due to structural problems at the school. The plan includes: closing Elizabethtown, making Hooven Elementary School a K-6 building, adjusting the attendance boundaries so the students on Morgan Road and areas east would attend Miamitown Elementary School. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 23. The meeting will be held at Hooven Elementary and will begin at 7:00. This plan will be brought to the February Board of Education meeting for a vote.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $1,666,622.91 |
| Receipts for December 2007 | $1,582,133.52 |
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Disbursements for December 2007 |
$2,065,617.02 |
| Ending Balance | $1,183,139.41 |
December 20, 2007
There were no agenda items for this meeting.
At a special Board meeting held on December 18, 2007, the Board approved a Tax Increment Financing agreement with the City of Harrison. The TIF allows the city to use tax monies from the new Kroger store for infrastructure improvements. The agreement stipulates that the city will reimburse the school district from the TIF service fund in lieu of the anticipated tax revenue the district would have received without the exemption.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $2,098,828.03 |
| Receipts for November 2007 | $2,507,390.73 |
| Disbursements for November 2007 | $2,939,595.85 |
| Ending Balance | $1,666,622.91 |
November 15, 2007
Due to a change in state law, the Suspension/Expulsion policy will allow students a 14-day period to appeal an expulsion versus the previous 10-day period. The Board adopted this change.
The Board approved the high school wrestling trip to Wadsworth, Ohio on December 28-29, 2007. The Board recognized Tina Emmick and Bob Hyle of the Harrison Press for their selection to the Ohio School Board Association Media Honor Roll.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $2,705,217.78 |
| Receipts for October 2007 | $1,792,841.95 |
| Disbursements for October 2007 | $2,399,231.70 |
| Ending Balance | $2,098,828.03 |
October 23, 2007
The Suspension/Expulsion section of Board policy includes letters to students and parents explaining their rights. Due to a recent state law, the district’s expulsion policy will be changed to allow students a 14-day period to appeal an expulsion versus the previous 10-day period. The Board approved an updated public records policy.
The Board approved the latest five-year financial forecast and authorized the treasurer to submit the forecast to the state. The Board established the date for the annual organizational meeting and the regular January meeting. Both will be held on January 10, 2008 at the Harrison High School library. The Board approved the 2007-08 school year calendar.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $3,126,430.86 |
| Receipts for September 2007 | $2,188,111.07 |
| Disbursements for September 2007 | $2,609,324.15 |
| Ending Balance | $2,705,217.78 |
September 20, 2007
Presented an updated public records policy for review. This policy will be approved at the October meeting. Approved the web page coordinators at each school.
The audit committee met with the state auditors on August 29, 2007. The district will receive a clean opinion. The Board approved the High School Ecology Club trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Junior School Chorus trip to the Cedar Point Music Showcase Festival.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $3,514,751.31 |
| Receipts for August 2007 | $2,109,384.08 |
| Disbursements for August 2007 | $2,497,704.53 |
| Ending Balance | $3,126,430.86 |
August 23, 2007
Approved a change to Board Policy allowing students to carry and self-administer epinephrine autoinjectors with physician’s approval. Reviewed the final version of the state’s 2006-07 Local Report Card.
Changed the October Board of Education meeting date from October 18, 2007 to October 23, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Miamitown Elementary School library beginning at 7:30 pm.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $ 659,605.94 |
| Receipts for July 2007 | $5,649,481.22 |
| Disbursements for July 2007 | $2,794,335.85 |
| Ending Balance | $ 3,514,751.31 |
July 19, 2007
Approved the revised math curriculum that was brought to the June Board of Education meeting. Approved the Latchkey agreement with Generations Learning and Activity Center for the 2007-08 school year.
Changed the August Board of Education meeting date from August 16, 2007 to August 23, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Harrison High School library beginning at 7:30 pm.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $ 603,803.10 |
| Receipts for June 2007 | $1,758,506.04 |
| Disbursements for June 2007 | $1,702,703.20 |
| Ending Balance | $ 659,605.94 |
June 21, 2007
Approved handbook changes for 2007-08. Approved the following student fees for 2007-08: a fee of $15 for elementary, $27 for grade seven, $31 for grade eight, $13 for high school plus individual class fees based on the student’s schedule.
Approved cafeteria prices for 2007-08 (unchanged). Approved the annual eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. to be taken May 14-17, 2008.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $2,217,801.03 |
| Receipts for May 2007 | $1,430,159.00 |
| Disbursements for May 2007 | $3,044,157.13 |
| Ending Balance | $ 603,803.10 |
May 23, 2007
Approved the adoption of math textbooks K-12. Presented committee reports from the groups that examined budgeting, high school counseling, elementary libraries and district curricular offerings.
Approved membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Approved entering into agreement with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center and Catapult Learning to provide special education services for the 2007-08 school year.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $2,787,511.60 |
| Receipts for April 2007 | $1,640,414.32 |
| Disbursements for April 2007 | $2,210,124.89 |
| Ending Balance | $2,217,801.03 |
April 19, 2007
Approved the recommended policy changes to the Student Code of Conduct and to include language to prevent bullying and intimidation in the Hazing policy.
Approved the athletic training services agreement with Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine for the 2007-08 school year at a fee of $4,500.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $4,356,366.55 |
| Receipts for March 2007 | $1,384,065.24 |
| Disbursements for March 2007 | $2,952,920.19 |
| Ending Balance | $2,787,511.60 |
March 15, 2007
Presented recommended policy changes to the Student Code of Conduct and to include language to prevent bullying and intimidation in the Hazing policy.
Approved the replacement bus bid with Miami Valley International for one 72-passenger bus at a price of $66,250. Accepted a proposal from the Crosby PTA to build a shelter on the grounds of Crosby Elementary School.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $ 987,929.05 |
| Receipts for February 2007 | $5,692,932.27 |
| Disbursements for February 2007 | $2,324,494.77 |
|
Ending Balance |
$4,356,366.55 |
February 15, 2007
Approved revisions to the high school registration bulletin for the 2007-08 school year.
Approved an agreement with the Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities to provide special education services to children with intense educational needs for the 2007-08 school year. Authorized the taking of bids for one 72-passenger diesel bus for replacement.
| Beginning Balance in the General Fund | $2,115,721.58 |
| Receipts for January 2007 | $1,194,544.89 |
| Disbursements for January 2007 | $2,322,337.42 |
| Ending Balance | $ 987,929.05 |