INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES
Regular Meeting of December 12, 2023

A regular meeting of the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Indian Hill High School Multi-Purpose Room, 6865 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 inaccordance with notices sent to each member. Mr. Sumerel, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and roll call showed the following members as present:

Mrs. Aichholz Mr. Sumerel

Mrs. Singh Mr. Tullis

Also present were Kirk Koennecke, Melissa Stewart, Mick Davis, Jim Nichols, Julie Pfeiffer, Libby Callan, John Harder, Suzy Koennecke, Betsy Gentile, Lauren Gentene, Jeff Damadeo, Drew Renner, Amanda Spoko, Whitney Buell, Danielle Lintz, Andy Gruber, Heather Hidgon, Nate Eigher, Jennifer Theiss, Wendy Silvius, Erin Owens, Sarah Kellett, Monica Sewell, Dawson Aichholz, Lori Klinedinst, Molly Poling, Jenny Burton, Chris Patek-MSA, Mike Mendenhall-MCS, Pete Becker-Skanska, Chris Soto-Skanska, Steve Seeger, Cash Hayden, Dylan Dykes, Eric Cimini and others.

ADOPTION OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA (122301) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded by Mr. Tullis, to adopt the agenda of the regular business meeting of the Indian Hill Board of Education. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Superintendent Koennecke led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTARY – There was no public commentary.

CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Thank You Video Feature: Braves Madness

We congratulate Indian Hill Elementary School teacher Amanda Sopko for earning the 2023 Mid-Career STEM Educator Award during the Tri-State STEM+ Conference on Tuesday, November 14 at Northern Kentucky University. Sopko was recognized as being a champion of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) instruction.

Recognition of our CEO/Superintendent Kirk Koennecke for being named as a finalist for the prestigious National Association of School Superintendents 2023 Superintendent of the Year award.

Jeff Damadeo presented a Strategic Plan Update.

Jim Nichols and the Project Team provided an Operations Update.

First Reading: Board of Education Meeting Dates (February 2024-January 2025) 	February 20, 2024 (3rd Tuesday)
	March 19, 2024 (3rd Tuesday) 	April 9, 2024 (2nd Tuesday)
      May 28, 2024 (4th Tuesday)       June 25, 2024 (4th Tuesday)
	August 13, 2024 (2nd Tuesday)
	September 10, 2024 (2nd Tuesday) 	October 8, 2024 (2nd Tuesday)
      November 26, 2024 (4th Tuesday)       December 10, 2024 (2nd Tuesday)
	January 14, 2025 (2nd Tuesday) - including Organizational Meeting
o Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Alternate date for Organizational Meeting in case of inclement weather

APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP (122302) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the following overnight field trips:

Indian Hill High School Junior State of America - Washington D.C. 2/14/24-2/18/24
Indian Hill High School Indoor Track Club - University of Akron Indoor Track & Field Facility 2/2/24-2/3/24

INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES – December 12, 2023

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE IMPRACTICABILITY OF TRANSPORTATION AND OFFERING PAYMENT TO PARENTS IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION (122303) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the following resolution:

The Superintendent of Schools, Kirk Koennecke recommends that the board of education adopt the following resolution:

Roll call vote was as follows:
Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

ADOPTION OF THE INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE CONTINUITY PLAN (122304) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the resolution. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

PERSONNEL ACTIONS, TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (122305) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the approve the following personnel matters as recommended by the Superintendent:

INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES – December 12, 2023

Approval of Supplemental/Personal Service Contracts (2023-2024) Travis Snyder, Model UN, $1,500.00
Eric Cameron, MS Wrestling Assistant Coach, $2,000.00 Chris Arington, Girls JV Assistant Coach, $3,100.00

Change of Non-Certified Staff Contracts/Salaries (2023-2024)
Jennifer Burton, Executive Administrative Assistant, adjusted 2024 Salary, $2,628.42/pay through July 19, 2024 Rachel Price, Executive Administrative Assistant, adjusted 2024 Salary, $2,441.24/pay through July 19, 2024 Linda Woolridge, Accounting Supervisor, adjusted 2024 Salary, $2,634.17/pay through July 19, 2024

Third Party Payment
Megan Gattermeyer, Miami University, $600.00

Roll call vote was as follows:
Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (122306) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the minutes the November 28, 2023 regular meeting. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, abstain Mr. Tullis, aye

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS (122307) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the financial reports as presented for the month ended November 30, 2023. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS (122308) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the following contracts:

NorthPoint Advisory Services LLC, In-kind services for Athletic Fieldhouse Project
Hamilton Clermont Cooperative, Implementation and Data Migration to PowerSchool, DASL access for FY25, $78,115.14

Roll call vote was as follows:
Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

APPROVAL OF 2024 OSBA MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING ELECTRON SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR SCHOOL MANAGEMENT NEWS, AT A COST OF $10,782.00 (122309) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the 2024 OSBA membership. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

APPROVAL TO PAY NOW/THEN INVOICE (122310) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve to pay the following now/then invoice:

Trane Company, Emergency Repair to High School Chiller, $11,918.00

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES – December 12, 2023

APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF APPROPRIATION(S) (122311) – Mrs. Aichholz moved, seconded byMr. Tullis, to approve the following change of appropriations:

Increase Fund 018 (Public School Support Fund) by $36,975.00 Increase Fund 300 (Student Managed Activities) by $150,240.00 Increase Fund 551 (Title III-Immigrant) by $2,818.00
Increase Fund 584 (Student Support & Academic Enrichment) by $845.38 Increase Fund 590 (Improving Teacher Quality) by $3,129.84

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

ELECTION PRESIDENT PRO TEM TO SERVE JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH THE ELECTION OF NEW BOARD PRESIDENT – Mr. Tullis nominated Craig Sumerel. With no further nominations, all members present voiced aye for Mr. Sumerel to serve as President Pro Tem.

APPROVAL OF A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT FOR CFO/TREASURER, MICK DAVIS, AUGUST 1, 2024 – JULY 30, 2029 (122312) – Mrs. Aichholz, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to approve a five-year contract for CFO/Treasurer Mick Davis. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

RECOGNITION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION SERVICE – NANCY AICHHOLZ

ADJOURNMENT (122313) – Mrs. Singh moved, seconded byMr. Sumerel, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Indian Hill Board of Education at 7:41 p.m. Mrs. Aichholz honorarily adjourned the meeting. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mr. Sumerel, aye

\ __________________________________________ Board President

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

______________________________________________ CFO/Treasurer