Clinton-Massie Schools’ upcoming levy proposal may be for 6 mills

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ADAMS TOWNSHIP — Clinton-Massie officials anticipate that the property tax levy on this fall’s ballot will be either 6 mills or a little less, say 5.75 mills.

At Monday night’s board of education meeting, the process to propose a tax levy continued as board members unanimously declared a need for a levy. At the school board’s session next month, board members will vote on the dollar-figure goal for the tax issue to generate yearly.

That dollar figure is expected to be $1.6 or $1.5 million — a goal of $1.6 million would line up with a 6-mill levy, Clinton-Massie Superintendent Matt Baker said following Monday’s regular meeting.

Earlier this year, Baker said district voters will be asked to approve a fixed-sum emergency levy. He said the annual property tax bill for an owner of a $100,000 home would increase by $210 if a 6-mill fixed-sum emergency levy were to pass.

Finances will have to be stabilized if Clinton-Massie is going to be the best district in the region, the superintendent said in March at a community forum.

In terms of getting the word out about the levy and educating voters, Baker said a leadership group comprised of approximately 40 people in the community will meet to look at logistics and firm up plans.

Kevin Abt, the new dean of instruction at Laurel Oaks, attended the Clinton-Massie board meeting to introduce himself and speak briefly about new developments at the career development campus in Wilmington. Clinton-Massie High School is an affiliate school to Laurel Oaks, which is part of the Great Oaks network of four career campuses in southwest Ohio.

A new program at Laurel Oaks this upcoming school year will be heavy equipment operator. Abt said there already are 20 juniors enrolled in the program, and the maximum number is 25.

He also spoke about a new district-wide Great Oaks position that Clinton-Massie may wish to utilize. Sarah Taylor, whom a Great Oaks spokesperson said Tuesday is a seasoned professional with lots of ideas, will serve in the role of career specialist.

Taylor can work with Oaks-affiliated school districts to find out what they need to help their students make good career choices, the spokesperson said.

Abt told Clinton-Massie officials, “She [Taylor] can be a resource for you if you need curriculum material or any kind of program materials for your career technology program.”

Clinton-Massie teacher Samantha Webb was presented a Consistently Making A Difference (CMAD) award. Her nominees said Webb encouraged children to take part in this year’s Clinton County Earth Day poster contest, and then she went to an evening award ceremony to show support for two winners from Clinton-Massie Elementary.

A required public hearing was held during the board meeting to consider the proposed retire-and-rehires of health and physical education teacher Dan McSurley and of bus driver Carolyn Lee. There was no explicit opposition from the public at the hearing; attendee Eileen Brady asked a couple questions concerning the rationale of the practice itself.

Reach Gary Huffenberger at 937-556-5768.

Clinton-Massie teacher Samantha Webb receives a Consistently Making A Difference (CMAD) award. Clinton-Massie school board member and Vice President Chris Harrison stands alongside the award winner.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/06/web1_cmad_p_f.jpgClinton-Massie teacher Samantha Webb receives a Consistently Making A Difference (CMAD) award. Clinton-Massie school board member and Vice President Chris Harrison stands alongside the award winner.

Kevin Abt, the new dean of instruction at Laurel Oaks Career Campus, introduces himself to Clinton-Massie board members and other district officials.
http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/06/web1_abt_p_f.jpgKevin Abt, the new dean of instruction at Laurel Oaks Career Campus, introduces himself to Clinton-Massie board members and other district officials.
Campaign leadership group consists of about 40 people

By Gary Huffenberger

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NEWS RELEASE from Clinton-Massie: Clinton-Massie recently went through its annual health inspection. In the Annex front gym, it was noticed there were some holes in the floor that could be potential tripping hazards. When the health inspector learned of the date (1981) when the floor was installed, he was leery of the materials used at that time by certain manufacturers. He suggested the district should test the floor for mercury. On the morning of June 15, results were received and district officials became aware there is an unacceptable amount of mercury (though a very small percentage of the total floor materials) for the district to allow activity on that surface. The gym was immediately closed and all activities including the YMCA were rerouted to the rear annex gym.

District officials are working closely with the EPA to remove all materials not acceptable for daily use, the news release stated. The floor will be removed and a new floor will be installed.

The school district understands there may be questions. Please feel free to contact Superintendent Matt Baker at 937-289-2471.

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