Ohio Hi-Point board approves five-year forecast, prepares for state cuts

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – As the school year winds down, the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Wednesday night in the Hi-Point Inn and approved a five-year forecast presented by Treasurer Eric Adelsberger.  Preparation for the future was the theme of the forecast as anticipated state cuts played a big role in planning financially for the district.  Overall, while the district remains in strong financial condition, the five-year forecast was completed in a proactive manner to keep it that way.
    Adelsberger estimated in his projected five-year forecast a 25% cut in the projected general fund revenues beginning in 2012 in order for the district to begin planning.
    Satellite Director Deb Wortman reported that due to low enrollment and in cooperation with Marysville High School’s administration, the Biomedical Science Satellite located in Marysville would not be offered during the 2010-2011 school year.  However, students currently planning to take the program will have the option of traveling to the Urbana South Campus where Biomedical Science is also offered. 
    Wortman also advised the board that they are currently keeping a watchful eye on enrollment in the Graham High School Agriculture Satellite program and the remaining Satellite programs offered at Upper Scioto Valley High School.  If numbers do not meet expectation, staffing decisions will need to be made.
    High School Associate Director Joel Staudter reported on the high school’s preparation for Convocation, which is scheduled for next Thursday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Campbell Hill on the Bellefontaine campus.  In the condition of inclement weather the ceremony will be held at Bellefontaine High School’s Gymnasium.
    Darlene Chiles, adult education director, highlighted the upcoming Adult and Continuing Education Division’s first-ever all-adult program graduation ceremony, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at Bellefontaine High School.  The ceremony will honor completers in all adult programs, including nursing, Adult Basic Literacy Education and more.
    The board recognized the May Students of the Month from the high school. Brandon Gamble, a senior Electronics Engineering student from Riverside High School, and Catelyn Parker, a senior Cosmetology student from West Liberty-Salem High School, were nominated by Ohio Hi-Point staff for the honor and received recognition during the board meeting.
        In other board action:
•    Approved the report of the treasurer
•    Heard the legislative liaison report from board member Warren Stevens (Urbana City Schools)
•    Accepted the resignation of Sue Reeves (ABLE/GED Evening Instructor) effective June 30, 2010, for personal reasons
•    Approved the employment of Jeniffer Brubaker to a one-year limited contract effective July 1, 2010
•    Approved the employment of Tracy Franck for tech support in Adult Education at an extended hourly rate per current salary
•    Approved extended day contracts for Lori Ludwig, Amy Nicol, Jean Burden, Mark Curtner, Patricia Floro, Sharon Halter, Earl LeVan, Amy Main
•    Rescinded and re-issued classified continuing contracts for two-year administrator contracts for Don Jaunzemis (Business Operations Coordinator) and John Case (Technology Coordinator)
•    Removed Brian Moots (USV Board Representative) from the Board of Education for non-attendance per Board Bylaw #0146 and swore-in new USV Board Representative Bill Lowery
•    Approved professional meeting requests for John Wilson, Deb Purcell, Laura Donnelly, Tammy Heitmeyer, Sally Andrews, Cheryl Hess, five to-be-named staff members for the High Schools That Work Summer National Conference and Tom Carrig
•    Approved the donation of a tool set for use in the Auto Technology program from SkillsUSA of Leesburg, VA
•    Resolved that the Board of Education authorizes a request of a waiver for Minimum School Year Standards and Minimum Operating Standards which would allow the district to dismiss students two hours early four times for the 2010-2011 school year for staff professional development
•    Approved the 2010 Spring Advisory Committee minutes
•    Recognized staff members for their service and accomplishments. Five years of service: Donna Atkinson, Judy Fletcher, Cindy Harlan, Cheryl Hess, JoAnn Ventresco, Dawn Wallace; 10 years of service: John Case, Lavena Hubble, Lisa McCullough, Darlene Roll; 15 years of service: Bonnie Dooley, Lynne Hall, Angie Walls, John Wilson; 20 years of service: Joyce Lyon; 25 years of service: Becky Smith; 30 years of service: Deb Baker
•    Approved the 2010-2011 District Calendar
•    Approved revised and new job descriptions for various district positions
•    Approved the lease of the Eastcrest Elementary School (Kenton City Schools) for Satellite programs at the newly established Ohio Hi-Point Career Center North Campus
•    Approved the lease between Ohio Hi-Point Career Center and Clark State Community College for the establishment of a fire training facility next to the Land Lab on the property of Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
•    Approved the closing of school during the 2009-2010 school year on January 8, February 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 26 and March 26, due to hazardous weather conditions
•    Noted that the last day for seniors is June 4, 2010, for juniors on June 8, 2010, and for staff on June 9, 2010
The next meeting of the board of education will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Hi-Point Inn.

ABOUT OHIO HI-POINT CAREER CENTER
    The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center develops our most valuable resource –people-- by providing quality career-technical and academic education programs.
    The two-year career-technical high school serves junior and senior students from 14 school districts and offers more than 30 career training programs at the Hi-Point campus and satellite locations. Hi-Point also provides adult and continuing educational programming, ABLE/GED programs and Project SEARCH.
For more information on all programs, visit www.ohiohipoint.com.