Demolition nearly complete
The demolition of the 1967 high school began in July. Currently, there are only four classrooms still standing.
Travis Pauli, math and technology teacher, gave a presentation about the new high school technology that is being introduced this school year during the Fairless Board of Education meeting held Aug. 15.
Superintendent Michael Hearn said the teachers will have access to Promethean interactive screens in each classroom. Promethean is a tool to deliver greater impact on learning, interactive whiteboards, software and audience response systems with tools to support communication, collaboration, creativity and learning.
“Former Superintendent Broc Bidlack and I viewed a demonstration of Promethean in Columbus, and it was a natural fit for us,“ Hearn said. “The demolition of the 1967 high school began in July. Currently, there are only four classrooms still standing. The major part of the demolition is completed. The work will continue for the next two weeks.
“Eslich Wrecking Co. of Louisville is doing the demolition. We are sad to see the former high school torn down, but we will start to make new memories in the new building.”
Plans are to fill in the area, seed and grade it, and turn it into green space.
The board also did the following:
—Accepted the resignations of Kelly Bailey, secretary, effective July 31; Colleen Matheny, paraprofessional for fourth grade through fifth grade, effective Aug. 1; Barbara Bryan, head cook, effective Aug. 4; Kim King, monitor, effective Aug. 7; Theresa Lemus-Santos, fall head drama; and Cheryl Haswell, fall drama assistant.
—Reassigned Deanna Miller to middle school head cook.
—Issued one-year probationary contracts for Taylor Solvey, bus driver; Kimberly King, high school secretary; Roxanne Fike, transportation secretary; and Dean Rodger, Alyssa Craver, Michel Short, Savanah Rose, Kimerly Manack and Brandy Bishop, all classified instructional aides.
—Granted one-year supplemental contracts to David Fogle, Adam Amato, Laura Johnson, Kari Miller and Travis Pauli, all resident educator mentors, and Jamie Webb, math department head.
—Granted one-year supplemental contracts to nondistrict teachers Robert Miller, freshman football; Carley Thomas, middle school volleyball; and Amanda Brinley, middle school cheerleading, for fall.
—Appointed board member Ken Killian as the Ohio School Board Association delegate for the annual conference in November.
—Entered into an agreement with SmArts Partnership Grant between ArtsinStark and the district at a cost of $2,500.
—Approved membership in the Coalition for Equity and Adequacy for 2023-24 at a cost not to exceed $623.
—Approved a memorandum of understanding between the district and the Village of Brewster for school resource officers for the 2023-24 school year at an estimated cost of $52,000.
—Gave approval to transportation bus routes and stops for the 2023-24 school year.
—Passed a resolution to expand employment of substitute teachers that will focus on student teachers prior to receiving a bachelor’s degree.
Other recognition
Board President Jody Seward recognized at least 50 teachers who received service district one-time stipends for their years of teaching in the district that ranged from 20-30 years. Twenty-year teachers received $250, teachers of 25-29 years received $350 and 30-year teachers received $750.
The next board meeting will be held Sept. 19 at 6:15 p.m. in the Fairless High School cafeteria, 800 Seventh St. SE, Brewster.