INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 8, 2024

A regular meeting of the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the IndianHillCommunity Room, 6855DrakeRoad,Cincinnati,OH45243inaccordancewithnoticessenttoeachmember. Mr. Marx, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and roll call showed the following members as present:

Mr. Marx
Mr. Tullis

Mrs. Singh		Mr. Sumerel Mr. Warfel

Also present were Jim Nichols, Kirk Koennecke, Whitney Buell, Heather Higdon, Melissa Burgess, Jennifer Theiss, Jenny Burton, Wade Ward and others.

ADOPTION OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA (102401) – Mr. Sumerel moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, 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 – Mr. Marx led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTARY

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CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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We congratulate Indian Hill Varsity Tennis Program Director and Coach Wade Ward named National Federation of High School Coaches Ohio Girls Tennis Coach of the Year. As the varsity coach for the girls, Coach Ward won the Division 2 Team State Championship in 2023, after having an undefeated season, beating the Division 1 State Champions twice. As the varsity coach for the boys, Coach Ward has won two Division 2 Team State Championships (2022 and 2024) and been runner-up twice (2018 and 2021), also winning a Singles State Championship in 2018 (Andrew Pregel) and a doubles State Championship in 2022 (Tejas Pisati and RJ Poffenberger).

We celebrate Indian Hill Middle School educator Jessica Ball who was named a finalist for the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) national Educator of the Year. Ball will be recognized during the national convention in November. Ball teaches sixth grade math within Indian Hill Middle School. IHMS Principal Lauren Gentene said her ability to embrace new professional learning opportunities to bring enhanced technology practices into her teaching has proven valuable to students.

We congratulate five of our talented Indian Hill High School student-musicians who were selected to perform with the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) All-State Choir and Orchestra ensembles for 2025. Each student applied in May of 2024 by sending in a recording of a solo piece from the OMEA solo and ensemble contest repertoire. Students performing in choir include Nate Reich, Melissa Muench, and Freddie Kong. Students performing in the orchestra include Aaron Scott and Grace Yu.

We congratulate Indian Hill Athletic Director Brian Phelps on earning the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) esteemed Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) credential. According to the NIAAA, this accomplishment is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence in athletic administration.

We welcomed former professional athlete Chris Singleton to campus, to lead the third event in a new Leadership Summit on The Hill series on Thursday, October 3. In addition to presenting his children’s book to Indian Hill Primary School and Indian Hill Elementary Schools students, the inspirational thought leader presented lessons on leadership to Indian Hill Middle School and Indian Hill High School students, joined by community members in the Sue Harder Memorial Performing Arts Center. The free event was hosted in partnership with Humanex and the Indian Hill PTO.

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INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES – October 8, 2024

SECOND READING OF THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR – (102402) - Mr. Sumerel moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the 2025-2026 calendar.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS (102403) – Mr. Sumerel moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the following field trip:

Indian Hill High School Quiz Team - Defiance, Ohio, November 15, 2024 - November 16, 2024

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE IMPRACTICABILITY OF TRANSPORTATION AND OFFERING PAYMENT TO PARENTS IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION (102404) – Mr. Tullis moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the following resolution:

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INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES – October 8, 2024

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

PERSONNEL ACTIONS, TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (102405) – Mr. Sumerel moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the following personnel matters as recommended by the Superintendent:

Approval of Science of Reading Professional Development Stipend to be reimbursed under House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly
William Guy, $400.00 Kelly Blom, $400.00 Thomas Whitt, $1,600.00
Megan Gattermeyer, $1,600.00 Travis Snyder, $400.00

Approval of Adjustment of Science of Reading Professional Development Stipend to be reimbursed under House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly
Bryan Daniel, $1,600.00

Approval of Classified Staff Contracts (2024-2025) Zachary Smith, Educational Aide, $18.00/hr

Approval of Supplemental/Personal Service Contracts (2024-2025) Raelyn Cowherd, Athletic Worker, $15.00/hr
Josh Myers, Athletic Worker, $15.00/hr
Ricardo Hill, Boys Basketball Head Coach, $10,300.00 Ricardo Hill, Jr., Boys Basketball JV Head Coach, $4,020.00
Rob Starkey, Boys Basketball 9th Grade Head Coach, $5,900.00 Fred Tudor, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, $2,800.00 Carlitos Anderson, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, $2,680.00 Brian Shaw, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, $2,000.00 Jonathan Higgins, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, $500.00 Don Louden, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, $1,700.00
Brice Hill, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, $1,400.00 Mike Grant, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, $500.00 Julius King, Boys Basketball 8th Grade Coach, $4,000.00 Steve Metz, Boys Basketball 7th Grade Coach, $4,000.00

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Don Louden, Boys Basketball 7th and 8th Grade Coach, $2,700.00 Mike Grant, Boys Basketball 7th and 8th Grade Coach, $2,200.00 Rachel Smith, Girls Basketball Head Coach, $10,700.00
Kaitlyn Shurts, Girls Basketball JV Head Coach, $7,300.00 Chris Arington, Girls Basketball JV Assistant Coach, Volunteer Sade Tucker, Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, $5,400.00 Caleb Poston, Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, $5,700.00
Scot Leach, Girls Basketball 8th Grade Coach, $5,000.00 Sarah Leach, Girls Basketball 7th Grade Coach, $5,700.00 Nate Eigher, Wrestling Program Director, Volunteer
Joe Castenir, Wrestling Head Coach, $6,250.00 Casey Abrams, Wrestling Assistant Coach, $4,150.00 John Mark, Wrestling Assistant Coach, $3,650.00
Will Thomure, Middle School Wrestling Head Coach, $4,000.00 Eric Cameron, Middle School Wrestling Assistant Coach, $4,150.00 John Jacobs, Wrestling Assistant Coach, $3,800.00
Kealli Cummings, Wrestling Assistant Coach, Volunteer
Matt Harrison, Swimming High School Head Coach, $7,300.00 Allison Dicke, Swimming High School Assistant Coach, $3,800.00 Susan Burns, Swimming Middle School Head Coach, $3,800.00 Eric Bass, Swimming Middle School Assistant Coach, $2,250.00 Ken Dunlap, Swimming Middle School Assistant Coach, $2,250.00 Andrea Gjestvang, Diving Head Coach, $3,800.00
Katherine Arnold, Diving Assistant Coach, $2,250.00 Ellen Hughes, Bowling Program Director, $2,250.00 Tyler Stansbury, Bowling Head Coach, $5,000.00 Todd Geis, Bowling Assistant Coach, $3,800.00 Kristen Brewer, Cheer Head Coach, $5,900.00 Alexandra Hart, Cheer Assistant Coach/JV, $3,800.00
Leah Topits, Cheer Middle School Head Coach, $2,775.00 Britney Derisi, Cheer Middle School Coach, $2,250.00 Susan Savage, Indoor Track & Field Head Coach, $2,775.00

Retirements/Resignations
Qiana Walker, Educational Aide, effective 9/24/24

Adjustment of Supplemental/Personal Service Contracts (2024-2025) Lucy Pavlick, Yoga Club, $750.00
Laura Hofrichter, Yoga Club, $750.00

Tuition Reimbursement
Kristi Booth, Xavier University, $1,807.00 Travis Snyder, Sullivan University, $660.00

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (102406) – Mr. Tullis moved, seconded byMr. Sumerel to approve the minutes the September 17, 2024 regular meeting. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

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APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS (102407) – Mr. Tullis moved, seconded by Mr. Sumerel, to approve the financial reports as presented for the month ended September 30, 2024. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL TO PAY NOW/THEN INVOICES (102408) – Mr. Tullis moved, seconded by Mr. Sumerel, to approve the payment of the following now/then invoices.

TruCraft, Transportation Roof, $9,550.00

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS (102409) – Mr. Tullis moved, seconded by Mr. Sumerel, to approve the establishment of the following student activity accounts for 2024-2025:

High School Unified

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS (102410) – Mr. Tullis moved, seconded by Mr. Sumerel to accept the following donations:

IH Foundation, High School, MiniOne PCR, $1,100.00
IH Foundation, Entrepreneur Center, Consultant Partnership, $20,000.00 Rick Phillips, Athletics, Volleyball Uniforms and Equipment, $10,000.00

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

OTHER BUSINESS BY BOARD/ADMINISTRATION – The Board sang Happy Birthday to Jim Nichols.

ADJOURNMENT (102411) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded byMrs. Singh, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Indian Hill Board of Education at 6:56 p.m. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye
Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye		Mr. Sumerel, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

__________________________________________ Board President

______________________________________________ CFO/Treasurer

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