submitted by Russell Bretz

The regular meeting of the North Baltimore Local Board of Education was held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 5:30pm in the Wolfe Community Room of the North Baltimore Public Library.

After a brief report from Treasurer, Eve Baldwin, the Board watched an impressive demonstration by High School Math Teacher, Rob Luderman (photo above). He explained how the math lesson is presented on an interactive white board which is downloaded on the internet site, edmoto.

Students can view the next day’s lesson before they come to class. Students can access the lesson whenever they choose. The audio part of the lesson is recorded directly into the computer and students can practice the lesson and then use class time to ask questions if they have any. Mr. Luderman indicated that student participation and performance has increased dramatically since he started this practice.

After brief reports from the building administrators (posted , the Board moved on to Superintendent’s Recommendations.

Accepted the resignation of Sarah Bugner for the 2nd semester portion as MS Team Leader for the 2012-13 school year.

Approved the following supplemental contracts for the 2012-13 school year:

Brian King---Jr. High Wrestiling – Step II

Justin Shafer---Volunteer Wresting Assistant

Wade Ishmael---Volunteer Wresting Assistant

Josh Meggitt---Volunteer Wrestling Assistant

Julie Traver---MS Team Leader – 50% (2nd semester)

Approved recognition of an indoor track program from January 2013 through March 2013 to allow students to compete in the state indoor track meets as members of our district. All costs, travel and liability will be the individual’s responsibility.

Approved a resolution to apply for membership in the Midland Athletic League in all non-football sports at the high school level and limited league membership in middle school sports based on total number of contests allowed by OHSAA starting in 2014-15.

Approved the 2013 Membership with Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) at a cost of $100.

Approved a change order to Whitta Construction for the Larry Woodruff Field House Project for installation of shower liners, forms and pour concrete for a total cost of $2,617 from account 003-000.

Approved the 2012-13 Membership to Hospital Purchasing Service (HPS) for $700 from food service 006.

Approved the annual membership to the Ohio School Council for the 2012-13 school year at a cost of $320 to be paid from General Fund 001 and pro-rated/retro active to August 9, 2012.

Approved membership to the Ohio School Council as presented for Cooperative purchasing programs for the 2012-13 school year at a cost of $400 retro-active to August 9, 2012 from food services 006.

Accept the Wellness Benefit Stipend rom the Wood County Health Consortium of $2,200 to be used in conjunction wiith the district Wellness Program to be deposited to the District’s Support Fund 018-9418.

Accepted the annual scholarship donation from PepsiAmerica of $1,000 to be deposited in the 019-9801 fund.

Accepted the donations of proceeds received from the crops harvested at the 2012 Tiger Drive property of $12,043 for the 2012 season to be deposited to Local Revenue General Fund.

Accepted a donation from Mr. and Mrs. Wasbro of $50 to NB Middle School for the purchase of library books with funds deposited in the MS Principal account 018-9118.

Accepted a conation of books from Mr. Olwen Pritchard calued at $200 to Powell Elementary.

Accepted donations form the following towards the fifth grade camp trip to Camp Campbell Gard 2012:

North Baltimore Masonic Lodge $100

McDonald’s $420.11

Mark and Voni Detamore $20

Powell Parents Club $485

Tony and Laura Damon $100

North Baltimore Eagles $500

Olwen Pritchard $200

Dr. Gregg Glamm $50

Hancock wood Electric $50

North Baltimore Lions Club $200

North Baltimore News $50

Dennis Miller $50

No Committee reports were given.

The next regular meeting of the North Baltimore Local Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 5:30pm in the Wolfe Community Room of the North Baltimore Public Library.