By: Debbie Campbell
The Evergreen Local Board of Education convened for their regular monthly session Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6 p.m. There were 8 visitors present.
Three art students have been recognized for their work. Emily Eckhardt received 3rd place in the State of Ohio for Ohio Aviation Art Contest and her painting will now go on to compete at the national level. Justin Krempec and Mya Gilmore both received Honorable Mention for their works at the Black Swamp Art Invitational at Northwest State Community College.The Board approved the following:
*$15,725 for the K-12 Prevention Education Initiative Grant
*Approved the request for FMLA for Nicole Zeigler tentatively beginning on April 1, 2020 and tentatively ending May 24, 2020.
*Approved Mandy Rupp as a home instructor/part-time tutor, to be used to tutor a student who was ill and could not come to school on an as-needed basis for the 2019-2020 school year.
*Approved the appointment of Mr. Michael Fischer to the Library Board of Trustees to complete the term vacated by Ms. Shannon Loar, to begin immediately through December 31, 2023.
*Approved a Special meeting of the Evergreen Local Schools Board of Education on April 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm for the purpose of conduction a facilities walk through.
Accepted the following Donations:
- $50.00 gift card from Chief Wauseon for food for breakfast for state testing days.
- $16.22 from Brian Zientek to the Zientek Family Scholarship.
- Tax rates:
- Accepted the amount and rates determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor for FY21.
The District entered into a contract with Beilharz Architects Incorporated to provide the architectural services for the renovation and expansion of the existing high school locker rooms, weight room and athletic office areas, and any other construction associated with this project. The Board agreed to pay Beilharz Architects Inc. a fee amounting to 7.5% of the total project cost.
The Board authorized the Treasurer, Denise Leu to advertise for bids and set the day and time for bid openings as this relates to the renovation and expansion of the existing high school locker rooms, weight room, and athletic offices and any other related work associated with this project.
The Next Regular Meeting will be held on April 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Loren Pennington Learning Center
Debbie can be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com