The mission of the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools is to provide an
exemplary education so that all students become responsible participants in society.
School Board Notes
2009-2010 January 4, 2010
The Tipp City Board of Education met on Monday, January 4, for its annual reorganization meeting at the Board of Education office. Board members present: Kate Johnsen, president pro tempore; Carla Frame, John Muldowney, Tom Merritt and member-elect Frank Maus.
The mission of the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools is to provide an
exemplary education so that all students become responsible participants in society.
New Members Take Oath
Mr. Tom Merritt administered the oath of office to Mrs. Carla Frame, who was reelected for another 4-year term on the Board of Education in November; and Mr. Frank Maus, who was newly elected in November. Congratulations and thank you to Mrs. Frame and Mr. Maus for their willingness to serve the students in Tipp City Schools as board members.
Election of Officers
The board elected officers for 2010 as follows:
· President – Mrs. Kate Johnsen
· Vice President – Mrs. Carla Frame
Meeting Frequency, Time and Place
The Board of Education will continue to hold its regular monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month. The next regular meeting will be at 7 p.m., Monday, January 25, at the board office, 90 S. Tippecanoe Drive.
Standing Committee Assignments
Board members accepted the following committee assignments for 2010:
· Athletic Council – Tom Merritt & Frank Maus
· DARE Committee – Carla Frame
· Legislative Liaison – Carla Frame
· Miami Valley CTC – John Muldowney
· Tipp Monroe Community Services – Tom Merritt
· Tipp City Economic Development – Frank Maus
· Tippecanoe Educational Endowment – John Muldowney
· Student Achievement Liaison – Kate Johnsen
· Superintendent's Advisory Committee – Carla Frame & Kate Johnsen
· Business Advisory Council – Frank Maus & Tom Merritt
· Tipp City Arts Council – Kate Johnsen
Resolution to Advance Taxes
The board approved a resolution for the Miami County Auditor to advance tax funds for the 2010 year to the Treasurer of Tipp City Schools. This is an annual resolution.
Other Actions
In other business, the board:
· Approved continuing membership in the Ohio School Boards Association
· Approved Tipp City Schools' participation in an Ohio Department of Education program to implement a Race to the Top grant project.
Records Commission Meeting
Prior to the Reorganization meeting, the district held a brief "Review of Public Records" policy 8310.