BOTKINS — The Botkins Local School Board of Education met Monday night and discussed plans for the completion of the track.
Garmann/Miller drew up an idea for plans on how to make the space handicap accessible with the addition of 200 bleacher seats and a building to store equipment, restrooms, and a concession stand in. The board liked the plan; the issue comes with finding a way to fund the project.
The information on the costs will be presented to the boosters next month so maybe a fundraising campaign can be started.
The board also heard updates on the building. They continue to work on completing minor items with the building project. The cameras/lights will be installed on the north parking lot. The electrical outlets for bus plug-ins have been installed on the west parking lot of the school. Still issues with the boiler system in the athletic complex.
They heard a presentation by Ashlee Zimpfer and Carrie Topp concerning adding a Learning Trail with stations for primary students. The learning trail will be in honor of Cara Meyer and paid for with money collected by the kindergarten class. A plan is in the works to gather supplies. It would be located near the playground.
Ryan Gutman and National Honor Society officers Jared Goubeaux and Taylor Doseck discussed their service project to Booneville, Kentucky.
Also at the meeting, the board:
• Approved the treasurer’s report by fund, the Investment report, and cash balance report as presented.
• Accepted the $4,000 donation from the ABC’s for the purchase of I-pad technology.
• Issued a contract to Phil Snider for April 1, through Aug. 15, 2016, and hired Josh Schwartz as JV Baseball Coach.
• Moved to participate in Ohio School Comp for the 2017 Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program. The third party administration is CompManagement. Enrollment fee is $130.
• Learned a new scholarship fund will be established with the Community Foundation.
• Accepted the resignation of Mary Lou Pitts due to retirement.
The board also adopted a resolution of commendations for:
• The 7th Grade boys basketball team and Coaches Rick and Heath Geyer were named Shelby County League Champions and ended their season with a 15-3 record.
• Joe Shuga was a District Qualifier in the 100 Back. He was seeded 30th and placed 25th with a time of 1.00.72, as a personal best.
• Jonathon Yenser qualified for State by receiving 1st place for Extemporaneous Public Speaking at the District FFA Public Speaking contest.
• Emma McName, Emma Ewry, and Chloe Richardson qualified for the Regional Power of the Pen.
• Drew Ewry, Jared Goubeaux, Amber Buehler, Bella Ewry, and Olivia Ewry finished 1st in the small school division and 2nd overall at the Wright State Scholastic Bowl competition.
• SSA Choir received straight I’s at District competition qualifying them for the State competition.
