INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 13, 2020

A regular meeting of the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., in the Indian Hill High School Multipurpose Room, 6865 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 in accordance with notices sent to each member. Mrs. Aichholz, President, called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and roll call showed the following members as present:

Mrs. Aichholz Mrs. Lewis

Dr. Hooker	Mrs. Johnston Mrs. Singh

Mrs. Johnston was present via Zoom. Also present were Kirk Koennecke, Melissa Stewart, Mick Davis, Jim Nichols, and Andrew Cox. Bill Deters was present via telephone.

ADOPTION OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA & ADDENDUM (102001) - – Dr. Hooker moved, seconded by Mrs. Lewis, to adopt the agenda of the regular business meeting of the Indian Hill Board of Education. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (102002) – Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Dr. Hooker, to move into Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. In accordance with O.R.C. 121.22(G) – (1): To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mrs. Lewis, aye

Dr. Hooker, aye	Mrs. Johnston, aye Mrs. Singh, aye

Also present in Executive Session were Mr. Koennecke, Dr. Stewart, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Nichols. Bill Deters was present via telephone.

The Board moved from Executive Session at 6:56 p.m. and went to recess. The Board returned from recess and resumed its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. with all members present. Bill Deters left the meeting; Andrew Cox and Amy Campa entered the meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mr. Koennecke led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance with those in attendance.

CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Koennecke discussed the recently released Niche rankings and the statewide feature by Spectrum News.

Recognition of Sophie Chabris: Sophie created the Indian Hill High School (IHHS) Corona Care Callers Program to facilitate meaningful connections between students, particularly those who are part of Indian Hill’s Brave Virtual Academy (BVA). More than 100 IHHS students signed up to volunteer their time for virtual meetings with BVA students.

Indian Hill High School (IHHS) shines the spotlight on educational leader and Latin Teacher Mark Atwood who was recently named a 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Distinguished Teacher. Atwood was nominated by IHHS Class of 2020 graduate and current Columbia University student Liz Radway for the prestigious recognition.

The Indian Hill School District congratulates all Braves who were nominated for a District record-setting 25 video programs as part of the 2020 Blue Chip Awards. Indian Hill won 13 Blue Chip Awards with 11 nominated programs earning Runner Up for a total of 24 recognized video programs.

Indian Hill High School (IHHS) congratulates senior Amitesh Verma and freshman Arjun Verma for each earning the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award. Amitesh Verma was recognized for volunteering around 270 hours over a period of 12 months at various organizations; Arjun Verma dedicated a summer to volunteering with Groundwork Ohio River Valley.

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Dr. Kim Given discussed the ability to provide a flexible option with Brave Virtual Academy. Dr. Given mentioned the resilience and creativity shown by students in this new environment. BVA had an excellent beginning and 428 K-12 students in the District are enrolled; a majority of the students are from Indian Hill Elementary School.

FIRST READING OF THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR – Mr. Koennecke presented the proposed 2021-2022 school calendar.

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PERSONNEL ACTIONS (102003) – Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to approve the following personnel matters as recommended by the Superintendent:

Approval of Non-Certified Staff Contracts/Salaries (2020-2021) Monica Mroz, Bus Monitor, $15.00/hr
Julie Pyles, Bus Monitor, $15.00/hr

Josh Robertson, High School Media Aide, $19.00/hr

Kendra Thomas, Middle School Media Aide, 29/hrs per week, $19.00/hr

Approval of Classified Substitutes (2020-2021) Tabitha Fite, Bus Driver

Approval of Supplemental/Personal Service Contracts (2020-2021)

Rachael Smith, Varsity Girls Basketball, $7,969.00	Jonathan Cobb, JV Girls Basketball, $5,236.00 Maria Napolitano, Varsity Girls Basketball Asst., $4,000.00
Kaitlin Shurts, JV Girls Basketball Asst., $4,581.00 Jessica Arington, 8th Grade Girls Basketball, $3,927.00
Sarah Leach, 7th Grade Girls Basketball, $3,927.00	Nate Eigher, Varsity Wrestling, $6,200.00 Kaelli Hector Cummings, Varsity Wrestling Asst., $4,650.00
Adam Sayers, Varsity Wrestling Asst., $3,000.00

Robby Johnson, Varsity Wrestling Asst., $1,650.00	John Jacobs, Middle School Wrestling, $3,100.00 Ethan Arcuri, Middle School Wrestling, $3,100.00	Kristen Brewer, Varsity Winter Cheer, $4,650.00 Alexandra Hart, JV Winter Cheer, $2,325.00
Sarah Klunk, Middle School Winter Cheer, $1,937.00	Tim Burch, Varsity Boys Basketball, $7,749.00 Branden Miller, Varsity Boys Basketball Asst., $6,200.00	Manny Lanker, JV Boys Basketball, $6,200.00 Adam Burch, 9th Grade Boys Basketball, $6,200.00
Richard Whitt, 8th Grade Boys Basketball, $4,650.00

Julius King, 7th Grade Boys Basketball, $4,650.00	Ray Noble, MS/HS Dive Coach, $3,487.00 Matthew Harrison, Varsity Swimming, $5,037.00	Devin Adler, MS Swimming Asst., $1,540.00 Allison Dicke, HS Swimming Asst., $3,487.00	Susan Burns, MS Swimming, $2,712.00 Jessica Brown, Athletic Seasonal Site Supervisor, Winter, $2,500.00
Trista Emmons, Concessions Winter, $1,500.00	Bert Sheard, I-Team Social Studies, $2,700.00 Liz Smallwood, Mentor, $1,525.00	Amy Smart, Mentor, $1,525.00
Danielle Lintz, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr

Amy Campa, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr	Amy Smart, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Jessica Brown, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr
Bryan Daniel, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Nick Carpenter, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Jennifer Anders, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Mari Mileham, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Lauren Watts, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Barb Danver, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Michal Eubanks, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr Mark Atwood, Curriculum Work 10/7/20, $35.00/hr

Tuition Reimbursement

Amanda Taylor, Braves University, Ashland University, $540.00 Patricia Sutton, Braves University, Ashland University, $540.00
Amy Smart, Ignite Your Professional Teaching Practice, Dominican University, $515.00 Julie Ryan, Braves University, Ashland University, $540.00
Megan Klosterman, Ignite Your Professional Teaching Practice, Domincian University, $280.00 Megan Klosterman, Braves University, Ashland University, $180.00
Ashley Morrison, Braves University, Ashland University, $360.00 Leslie Lakamp, Braves University, Ashland University, $540.00
Brittany Cannon, Creating Online Learning, Ashland University, $540.00 Katie Dillenburger, Braves University, Ashland University, $540.00 Laura Gentile, Braves University, Ashland University, $360.00

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Melanie Broxterman, Equitable Learning With Assistive Technology, Lourdes University, $382.00 Kelly Vaughn, Dynamic Lesson Design, Communicate Institute Walsh, $549.00

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mrs. Lewis, aye

Dr. Hooker, aye	Mrs. Johnston, aye Mrs. Singh, aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (102004) – Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 regular meeting. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mrs. Lewis, aye

Dr. Hooker, aye	Mrs. Johnston, aye Mrs. Singh, aye

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS (102005) - Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to approve the financial reports as presented for the month ended September 30, 2020. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mrs. Lewis, aye

Dr. Hooker, aye	Mrs. Johnston, aye Mrs. Singh, aye

APPROVAL OF NEW CONTRACTS (102006) – Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to approve the following new contracts.
Sonya Horton, Services for Student, per Student’s Individualized Educational Plan, $30/hour (replaces contract from September agenda)
Stepping Stones, Inc., Step Up Program for two students, $14,200.00/month.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mrs. Lewis, aye

Dr. Hooker, aye	Mrs. Johnston, aye Mrs. Singh, aye

APPROVAL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS (102007) – Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to approve the following new student activity accounts.

Fix n Give Club HOSA
Technology Student Association (TSA)

APPROVAL TO PAY INVOICES (102008) – Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to pay the following invoices in accordance with Section 5705.41 (D)(1):

Zonar Systems, Inc, Transportation Routing Software, Annual Service, $13,284.00 Naviance, Inc., Naviance Essentials Solution, $3,699.05
Rockwern Academy, Laptops, Reimbursement of CARES Act Funds, $3,880.85 Hamilton County ESC, VOIP Telephone Service and Internet, 1st Quarter, $21,047.00 Hamilton County ESC, SLP, St. Vincent Ferrer, $3,071.47
Hamilton County ESC, Instructional Services, Rockwern, $7,561.96 Hamilton County ESC, Intervention Specialist, St. Vincent Ferrer, $5,992.00
Hamilton County ESC, K-12 Curriculum Revision Consultation & Support, $11,250.00 Hamilton County ESC, SLP, All Saints, $6,646.93
Hamilton County ESC, Hearing Impaired SST, $3,207.40

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mrs. Aichholz, aye Mrs. Lewis, aye

Dr. Hooker, aye	Mrs. Johnston, aye Mrs. Singh, aye