001Good afternoon. We'll call this board meeting into well this open session board meeting into session. Mr. Fraser, you call the role, please. >> Miss Matthews >> here. >> Mr. Davidson, >> here. >> Mrs. Baker >> here. >> Dr. Copus >> here. >> Mr. Sprag >> here. >> Thank you. We will um next on our agenda, we will we will have um city council Mr. Joe Lowour come and share about what's going on in the city of Hamilton. [Music] I want to thank you guys for having us today. Uh appreciate everything that's going on, especially our mic's not on. There's no mic. [Music] >> I want to thank everybody for having us today. the we've gotten off to a great start in our school district. Um the the uh convocation was great. Um we appreciated the
002opportunity to talk about some of our highlights. Um as well as express some of the highlights from Hamilton City Schools at our city council meeting last night. I think it's exciting when compared to the 20 schools that are um same type of school districts. Um, it's exciting when our schools are number one in every category. That only makes our city look so much better. It's a selling point that, um, I'm not sure the other districts that are similar to us have. Um, it is part of our growth and it is a major um, attraction to for people to come from outside our city to enjoy Hamilton as well as move into Hamilton. So we're thankful for all the teachers who have done such a good job, all the staff that have done such a great
003job and the board of course. So um congratulations on your first uh first week. Um thank very thankful you're here. So um one thing I do want to talk about is the only thing that I'm going to speak on today is our housing the our housing project to build back that block. Um, this is huge. And last night we voted um to pass the properties on to um Habitat for Humanity. We're very excited about this. We believe in this. We believe this is the next step in moving us forward and helping our neighborhoods become safer places to live, work, and play. We appreciate all the support that was given by the school district. And I truly believe in what you guys are doing. you I believe you guys know as well that this is going
004to uplift our scores even more in the future if we can get people who are the the people who are going to come in and move move into the district. So appreciate everything you guys are doing. Do you have any questions? Thank you guys. Appreciate it. >> Thank you. So thank you so much for coming and sharing. We appreciate and we're um thankful for the partnership with the city as well. Um, next on our agenda, we will have our spotlight by Miss Weisberg. She come share with us. You set me up. You pull pull the mic down. You know, I'm not that tall. So, good evening everybody. Um, I am honored to stand before you tonight to kick off kind of a new tradition that we're going to have here at the board meetings. Um,
005I know you've heard this from Mrs. Blevens all the time, but it's all about the people. And what we'd like to do is take an opportunity at each board meeting and recognize some, you know, community spotlights, some staff spotlights, and some student spotlights all in different avenues as they go across because again, it's about that transparency. um you know knocking down those doors to celebrate our success uh at the district. So this evening uh what you have before you is some representatives of all 13 buildings here. Um I wanted to start off by giving a huge spotlight shout out to all of our custodial staff members. U it we've been blessed with myself and Miss Blevens. I know Mr. Wright's been to all the buildings. Mr. Zary's been on the buildings. You guys have also
006been into some of the buildings. I'll tell you what, um, you know, not only as a teacher when I worked and as a principal, you know, and now in this role, walking through and seeing the hard and dedicated work that all of these folks do, our buildings look topnotch. I mean, they're just absolutely gorgeous. and the hard work and effort that these people put in along with subs that kind of help um our summer crews through food service, uh educational assistance, transportation, and some teachers as well as college students. Our staff members get to come back on on the building like they're brand new. You guys make our places, our kids come in, our teachers come in and just feel that feel that joy. And I don't think we thank you enough. So, we certainly
007wanted to start off the school year by recognizing all your hard work. Uh, Mr. Fein, the coordinator of of building and grounds. It's it's a little bit of a token and I I hope you get the same respect at your buildings, but thank you. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. I'm talking from deep cleaning the entire rooms and if you're talking about specifically when you're looking at elementary buildings, whoa almighty, the things that you find you find there. but deep cleaning the rooms, um refinishing them some of the gym floors, um stripping the the floors and putting refinish on them. We walk through and we're squeaking when you're walk through you can look and see what my hairdo looks like in those floors. It's so it's so nice. And also, I
008mean, think about some of the the summer elements that you have to deal with with outside. All of the rain we had this summer and you still drive around and look just how gorgeous. I talked to you last time about uh you know, you never get a second chance of a first impression and think about that. These guys keep that in mind each and every day. Um you know, when when community members and parents pull up to those buildings and then they walk in, it's just it's the Taj Mahal. So um what I'd like to do is recognize um the custodian staff that came from each building. And I know there's folks that aren't here. We do have a little treat for you that we want to give on the way out. Uh thank you
009to Crumble Cookie. I hope you guys are all cookie fans. Uh, crumble cookies for donations. So would you please stand up and be recognized this evening for your buildings from Bridgeport. Jennifer Jones, Brookwood, Bobby Ryell, Crawford, Kyrie Typton, Fairwood, Carolyn Shannon, Ston, Highland, Brad Combmes, Lyndon, Tanya Middleton, Rididgeway, Kenny Kenny Mcabby or McNab, sorry, Garfield, James Callahan Wilson, Haley Charerelle from the freshman campus, Robert Philpot from Main campus, Crystal Fox. From the Miami School, Greg Robertson, and from Riverview, Angie Wagers, and then again, Mr. Fein, our coordinator of building and grounds. Thank you so much for your work. [Music] Thank you so much, M Miss Wisewell. And want to tell you guys also, thank you so much for all that you do because those buildings do look amazing. I see you guys out there in
010the heat cutting grass and making sure that the grounds are taken care of. And when you, like you said, when you walk in, you see those gym floors, it's like, you know what I mean? So those things are like shining and like glist, you know, like in in the movies, you see like the little sparkly like you can literally see like the little sparkly like so like you guys really take pride in it, you know what I mean? It's not just a job. You can tell that you guys really care and take pride and we appreciate it. I appreciate I know when I walk in the buildings and I see it and pulling up as you know as staff and parents see it, it means something. You know what I mean? To know that your
011kids are being educated, but also the environment makes a difference. So when you see when you walk into a clean environment, it does make a difference. So again, thank you so much and greatly greatly appreciate it. >> I'd just like to add to that, thank you for all that you do, but the other part of it is how important you are to our kids. I know that you interact with them every day and and they look to you and so thank you for that. Thank you for interacting with our children and keeping our schools immaculate. So again, thank you. >> I wanted to thank you also. Um I had an opportunity along with Dr. Copus to go through all the buildings last school year. We went throughout the year from the beginning to the end
012and the buildings were immaculate all year. I mean, the last I think it was first part of May, we went through a building that looked like it like it did at the beginning of the year. And it's just amazing. And I don't think people understand the time that you put in. You're there all night to make sure that when those students get there in the morning, it's a clean building. Everything's taken care of. It snowed. You were out there taking care of the snow and the ice. And we do, we appreciate it because you're taking care of our our students and our staff. And I appreciate it. if I can pile on to this. Um, administration 101 is make friends with your custodial staff. Number two is the lunch lady, but we won't go into
013that. But, uh, thank you. I I realize being in the schools and working in the schools, being at the school at all different hours, um, I've always appreciated the custodial staff. I remember um oh geez name went out at Hamilton High um always wear the hoodie >> Johnny yeah Johnny Johnny and all all the other guys that just worked and women that worked so hard to make sure our schools look good no matter what was going on. Uh you guys get caught into some really crazy situations sometime and I totally understand about that. But just thank you for all you do for us and for your for the kids in your building and like Mrs. As Baker said, having those relationship with kids, it's it's not just the teachers they look forward to. It's everybody
014in the building and when you reach out to kids and they reach out to you, that's what it's all about. All of us working together. So, thank you very much, guys. Appreciate it. >> Yeah. I just on behalf of uh myself, our senior leadership team, I want to thank you. Um we see you. We appreciate you. Uh, I said this last Friday, but you have a choice where you choose to work and you choose to devote your time and energy to this district and it is not unseen. It is not you're not a silent ninja at night, though I don't know how you get it all done at times. Uh, you really truly make a big difference. So, I hope you feel the love if you haven't already from your staff. This district needs you
015and supports you and we appreciate everything that you do. Um, I am going to make you all come together and take a picture before you walk out of here. So that uh but I do um you know this shouldn't be the only time people tell you thank you. But when we started talking about kicking off these spotlights, there's so many amazing people that work and students and community members that make this district thrive, you were at the top of our list. And that's no coincidence. We don't sit where we are and do the things that we do with kids in the classroom if you aren't in your role. It is really important to me that our buildings are beautiful for kids to come into. They should walk into that classroom and go, "Man, this is
016nice. Wow, education provides so much." That doesn't happen with the textbook in front of them. That happens with what you guys do. So, I just want to say thank you on behalf of all of us. I hope it's a great school year. I already heard some of you had some fun situations this week, but it all matters. It really, really does. So, thank you for being here. If we can pause really quick, uh we don't have to take a recess, but we'd like to get a picture of everyone together and then we'll get you with your sweets if you'll take those back to your team. I will tell you this, this is being recorded. So, you can't just take these yummy, delicious cookies that I'm on a diet and can't touch. Um, but they look
017amazing. They are crumble cookies. Please take them back and and extend our thank yous to your team. So Andy, thank you for leaving such a phenomenal team and just thanks again. [Music] >> There you go. Robert, you're short in the front. shy proud. We're proud of Nicely done, guys. Hi. >> Good. [Music] Thank you so much. Absolutely. >> Really? All right. Well, to to our board, just a reminder, are we back on, Steve? I'm sorry. Okay. These will be at every meeting. We'll have some sort of spotlight and um I think it's important. I know we've talked about honoring community agencies, staff, etc. So, if you have any ideas of things that you hear, we have obviously a long list, but I do want to make sure that we're honoring each and every meeting. Um,
018we will have little tokens of appreciation for people at each of the meetings. So, I'm looking forward to what Jesse and Miss Weisber is able to come up with. >> Yep. >> Next on our agenda, we have um Miss Trista Smith with quality control. Quality quality profile. Quality control. >> Quality control. Quality control. >> Quality profile. Sorry. All right. Raising entire screen. [Music] You think um somebody who does technology would have had this already um ready to go >> you mentioned that. Is that what you >> All right. >> Here we go. All right. Now, we're going to go full screen here. All right. So, I have the pleasure of sharing with you the preview of the quality profile for this um school year from the data from last year. I never thought going into
019education 30ome years ago that I'd be a graphic designer, but um I am here and I I actually like joy doing it because I get to see all the wonderful things that the district um is doing. So, the front page obviously we're showcasing our students as we should be and we have our new um uh logos on there. So, um and as we go through I would entertain any feedback, any recommendations um even for the next quality profile if we choose to continue doing it um this way. The first thing I want to point out other than um the logos and um our students is that this year I thought I feel like we needed something different. So we went landscape instead of portrait. So it kind of stands out a little bit more um
020when you're you know walking past and seeing the quality profile. Um so the next page and I think you all have Why is that doing that? [Music] Okay. All right. There we go. Um, so as you can see, we have, um, you know, just a little bit about the, uh, the district. You all are on that, um, page as well, as well as Andrea's welcome letter. And we have our, uh, fiscal uh, responsibility snapshot that, uh, Jeremy provided for it as well. So um kind of the whole captures the whole um district. Uh I also wanted to spotlight our programming. Um we have obviously the Butler Tech um and programs that we have for CTE and of course if you haven't visited already the technology and innovation for the big blue esports that we have
021at the high school which has been uh a a wonderful addition to uh to the high school. Also in there, you will notice that we also spotlighted um the ACES program for the middle schools and many of our steam labs in the elementaryaries, right? Um did I skip that page? I'm sorry. I probably Thank you. Oh, >> the class of 2025. I um I don't know why this is a this is directly from the profile but um in your packets you can see that um we had the spotlight of the graduating class from 2025 with the the statistics and the numbers um and then the college application days um as well as graduation rate and things like that. Um, we do um the Hamilton High School graduation um rate on that profile. I do apologize
022for that. All right. Then we have um some information about the adoptive school or adopt a class um at Lynen, which we have a lot of adopted classes or is that the right way to say that? I'm not sure. Um but we also have it at Wilson. Um and we highlighted some multicultural uh family events as well as our spring preschool programs um with a lot of uh community members coming into the buildings and um showing those pictures there. And then of course the Miami University um college opportunities with that partnership as well. This also goes with um the future planning days at the high school. I'm I'm trying to spotlight a lot of different things from elementary all the way up to the high school. Um you know, sometimes there, you know, the events
023or activities are uh heavy at the high school one year and then and the elementary the following year. And but uh trying to pull it all together in on this one is our students page. So you can see that we have it highlighted. I think it's cut off on your pages, but at the bottom it does uh talk about that this is for our students um more information about our students if that makes sense. So the previous page was um activity no sorry academics um and then we have academics two pages of academics and then the superintendence message school and board information uh and going back to where we were uh with the students I believe there are two pages of students um so the next page is talking about our um wonderful food group
024our food group, our students that represented Hamilton at the state uh statewide uh competition of building those um those venues. That was quite an honor. I think that's pretty great for Hamilton to have. Um and then of course some Shining Star uh with uh um Harper Zerry with a character award. um Payton Davis with uh getting accepted to West Point and um Maddie Wagenfield with uh her perfect precision on not only her singing and dancing but also her her academics with the perfect score on the ACT my name wagon field. And then we also like to highlight our fine arts. Um we have the elementary arts. Uh they do a lot of uh district or I'm sorry community events. So we have those pictures. The visual arts, vocal music, drama, instrumental music. Um it's amaz
025it's always amazing to me to see how talented our people are in our district as well. not just our students but also this the fine arts staff which were recognized at convocation as well. And then of course our athletics page which a lot of achievements there as well um with a lot of um highlights um did you know statements um and our athletic celebration successes that we uh like to celebrate as well. And this is our staff page. So recognizing um our staff for the uh Harry Wilks education uh excellence of the year winners. Um we have our um coaches or anyone who had the the what is it called? The apple owl apple crystal owl award. uh coaches who got um oh he got his 500th win which was uh quite an accomplishment there.
026So we like to highlight our staff there as well. >> And I'm telling you it's hard to find the space for everything that we we can do. We could highlight an awful lot. Um but I feel like this is the you know a good representation of our district. And again like um uh Mr. Lowour said, you know, it's a good drawing point to our district when these are out there and they say, "Oh, wow. Look at all these things." Um, but it's hard to narrow it down. That's for certain. Um, the next page is community because we're all about community as well. So, you can see how our students are participating out in uh the district of course with 17 strong, which is uh the freshman building has uh their own group there. I think
027Highland has one too. Um, and I'm sure that's spreading. Um, it get it gets contagious once it starts in one building. Our Halloween trunker treats that we participated with um, Alex or I'm sorry, Xander and uh, the bulldog. Uh, and a couple other things. The mini pitch um at the soccer field at Riverview or not soccer, it's mini pitch. Um, and then yeah, uh, what's the top one there again? Oh, the the middle school. Um, >> yep. Yep. And then lastly, we just have the last page with our school on it with a new logo. I'm sorry, with all of our schools on it. Uh, and uh, just the information where they can contact the schools there. >> Awesome. >> Well done. >> That's beautiful. I like that. Real vibrant. Real nice. >> Where where
028will these be distributed? >> Um so in the past we've uh put them out in the lobby areas here. Uh we've also sent them to businesses around town >> um so that they could just be spread out. All of the buildings have them at in their lobbies as well. Um I know back in the day um I used to receive it as a resident. I don't know if that's something we're going to continue, but I'll let Andrea answer that question. But, um, yeah, I I think we we can get this out there to as many people as possible. We will share it on our website, um, on Twitter and Facebook. Uh, >> I don't know whether it's possible. You might want to share it with realtors. >> Yeah, that >> I think some of them
029have gone there before. Yes, >> we usually time this about the same time that our school report cards come out. And the reason the reason reason for that is report cards are simply one data point at one point in time. Our district is so much more than that one score that they report out. So we try to push these out at the same time. However, in uh connecting with parents and our district, I don't think a lot have seen this. And so as part of my community newsletters that are going to go out, this is going to be featured so that parents see it. We're really going to promote this in a bigger way. I want to thank Trisha Smith for all her work on this. This starts about six months before what you see
030sitting in front of you. She's already taking pictures for next year's. >> Um, and it is hard to continue to reinvent. And there are so many things, but we want people to pick this up and say, "Wow, >> look at what they have for everybody." >> You know, I there were some sitting out in the lobby. I remember it was last year. I was waiting on a board meeting. I got >> Yeah. >> It was outdated, not very well done. This is awesome. Uh this we've talked about how we have to promote our schools. Now we have to sell our schools thanks to the state um with finances. Right here is a great marketing tool. You did an excellent job. >> Very good job. >> Thank you. >> I'm proud of our district. Um so
031I hope that shows throughout this work just because you know I'm born and raised here. I bleed blue. So, um >> I want it to look good and and really promote cuz not just in the looks, but we do offer all of this. Some people don't understand that. >> So, it Yeah. >> And we we wanted it was really important to both myself and Trisha. Typically, we meet and we go over these and then we publish. But you as the board, you're the face of a lot of our programming and decisions that we make. And so, we wanted to put it in front of you in this draft form. If you have any suggestions, I I I I really appreciate everyone giving Trisha the accolades because this it's a this is a monumental project. However,
032if you have, you know, sometimes we're in the work every day, we don't see some of those special things. So, in your interactions or something that you'd like to see highlighted in future events, please let us know or in future additions, please let us know. >> Yeah, send them my way. just say, "Hey, this would be a great spotlight for the quality profile and I'll add it in there." >> Great job. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. Thank you so much. Appreciate that. >> Thank you, Trisha. >> Thank you. >> I appreciate you hearing me out. >> Absolutely. >> Let's see. I don't think we have anything left on the agenda. I'll consider a motion to adjourn into executive session. Please. >> I'll make that motion. Second. >> Um Mr. Fraser, if you can call the
033role, please. >> Mrs. Baker, >> yes. >> Mr. Davidson, >> yes. >> Dr. Copus. >> Yes. >> Miss Matthews. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sprag. >> Yes. [Music] >> Thank you, Hamilton teachers, for everything you've done for us the last 12 years. We are looking forward to our senior year. >> Thank you teachers and welcome back. >> Well, welcome back Hamilton City School District staff. Looking forward to a great year of of the city partnering with the school district for great things to happen. This is a a wow time, a wonderful time to to be in a city of Hamilton that's meant for our students, meant for teachers, meant for all of us. This is a great time in Hamilton and a great time for Hamilton City School District. You have proven so much to us
034and uh you've been great partners. >> Thank you teacher for being so kind to me. >> My favorite teacher is Mrs. Builter is because um she reminds me of my sister cuz she was my sister's third grade teacher. Thank you for giving me like giving me a boost for like getting up to like third grade because without you I want to be in third grade. So thank you Miss Holly and Binsberry for helping me get a boost to third grade. >> Hello champions of education. I just want to take a moment and welcome you back for the new school year. Also also want to tell you you're not going back just for the new school year. You're going back to your purpose, your passion, your ability to take every child to the next level. So,
035as you start the new school year, I just want to tell you to win the day by stacking one win up at a time. That child needs you. And can't no one do it like you. The best educators ever. Thank you. >> I really like Mr. Lewis. He's really funny. He's also really kind and he cares about his students. I don't have no favorite teachers cuz cuz all my teachers treat everybody with respect and kindness and I love how they're always um helping us. >> From everyone here at Rose Automotive, we wish you a very successful 2526 school year. >> I would like to thank all my teachers for role modeling responsibility and good character, helping us to become greater people each day. Thank you for helping us learn and grow every day. We love
036you. >> I've been thinking about Mr. Arnold cuz he's smart, kind, and funny. And Mrs. Baker, she knows how to write and she's kind and smart. Miss Bowling is a world changer that I ever known in my whole entire life. And and she teached me so much that that so I can make it to success. I'm John Gadulli from the Hamilton Community Foundation. I'd like to take this opportunity to say welcome back and thank you to one of the most important groups that we have in our city. The Hamilton City School employees make a difference every day in the lives of so many people. We're so appreciative and welcome back for the new year. >> I chose Mr. Wilson because he buzzed my hair in class in fourth period for me and he's just a
037kind-hearted soul and he helps everybody out with their work. Thank you to Miss Nicolinko, Miss Nagas, Miss Caselli, and to Miss Jackie. >> They make me feel like uh I'm safe. >> I would like to say thank you to the Hamilton staff for being how receptive they are. They're great listeners, and I hope you look forward to your experience here. >> The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome you back to school. You have such an important role to shape our future leaders and entrepreneurs to dream big, think boldly, and create fearlessly. Every classroom as a launchpad in every idea that you ignite has the power to shape the future of our community. Thank you for what you do. >> Thank you for all your hard work and helping us make be successful.
038Hope you guys have a fun time with new students. They teach us how to um write and learn some numbers and like spell things. >> I would have to say my math teachers, Miss Taylor, and Miss Hayne, because anytime you walk in there, they'll put a smile on your face and let their classroom be really welcoming. >> Welcome back to this school year, all you wonderful educators. And I'm Sammy Broyals from Miami University. And I just want to take this time to thank you for pouring into all the students this year. all the things that you do as one plants, the other one's water and it's an increase to our community how you give back and you never know what that little seed would do to change a student's life by that small word of
039encouragement like Mr. Nichols did to Ty Smallwood and encourage him to be an educator and now we have a principal now at the high school. Thank you for all that you do. >> All the teachers like in fourth grade are very sweet and very caring about people. They help like they're understanding and they understand if you're feeling something that they're there to help you. And they like my teachers and my other teachers, they all come to my softball games and like sports and they're supportive and they're they're just like so many things I can't even name. >> I choose Mrs. Hendrickx, our safety security monitor, because she's like everybody's school mom and is there for everyone. >> Thank you to all my teachers who I've had in the past to help welcome me into Hamilton
040as I moved in. >> Uh, thank you to all my teachers who believe in me and help me throughout all my years at Hamilton. >> Welcome back teachers. Thank you for all the fun we're going to have this year. >> On behalf of 17 Strong, we welcome you to this exciting new school year and we wish you much success. >> I would like to thank Miss Crouch. She is one of my favorite teachers. Love her. >> Thank you for all the staff in Miami student. You know, something more in Spanish. >> Mr. Pay is my favorite because he's somebody that you can really trust and put all of your emotions into. >> The thing about a teacher is they are really small and they teach us things. They like teach us math, how to spell,
041and how to write um really really good. And I want to say thank you to all the teachers. >> Welcome back to school educators. Just know that all the work that you're doing at the school during the school day is reinforced with the work that we do after school at Boys and Girls Club. While we're heading into continuing to grow our partnership with the school, we're expanding this year to open up a new club at Lynen Elementary School just like we opened up two years ago at Highland Elementary. Just know that all of the great things, all of the learning is reinforced in the after school thanks to our awesome partnership between Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton and Hamilton City School District. Good luck and have an amazing school year. >> I love Hamilton
042City School District because Wilson is amazing school and the staff are all so helpful to help the students grow. >> We love Wilson because our teachers help us win. >> We love Wilson because they help us get our education right. >> We love Liy. You love Wilson so much. The teachers are so nice and they're very helpful whenever you need them. >> Thank you, Wilson. Welcome back. >> Thank you for being my teacher. >> Thank you for being good teachers. >> We love our teachers at Crawford Woods. >> Welcome back. >> Thank you for being our teachers. The first day is so important just that the kids feel reassured that they know where they're going and that they're supported. If they have a bad first day, it just makes them nervous after that. So, we
043just want to make them feel like they know what they're doing and that people are here to help them. >> We're always excited to welcome our uh Fairwood Falcons back to school. Um, lots of energy, lots of excited faces. I think we only had two sets of tears. I think Wilson is special because the staff here is so committed. They're all working together. They're all teaming together. They are ready for these kids and they're excited to meet them. >> We want to continue to be a safe place for them where they can grow socially, academically, and emotionally. We're here to help grow your kids. Um if you need anything, give us a call. We're here to support you guys. >> Our phrase this year is going to be every night every day because we are
044the Wilson Knights. So, it's to make every kid feel connected and supported every day. >> We love Arrow. Arrow is new this year. Um, but most of the kids were just, you know, full-on smiles, happy to see the dog here. Welcome anytime. We are here to support our kids, to support our staff, and to grow, grow, grow. [Music] Arrow is the Hamilton City Schools District's first therapy dog. Um, she is certified through the AKC as a certified therapy dog. Um, she is here for our students and our staff and uh is just a part of our the Hamilton community >> and I'm just so impressed with her poise. Um, she is so well trained and just does a great job already uh to lighten all of our moods. I I couldn't be thankful enough to
045leadership Hamilton Hamilton Community Foundation and the Pauls and Stripes College for preparing such an amazing partner. We couldn't have asked for a better dog. I know Andrea just saw the benefit and all the research that was behind how therapy dogs make a solid impact with students, you know, through attendance and grades and behavior and she did a lot of research herself and brought it to the team and wanted to take the project on. And this is one proactive strategy that local communities are using to help build resilience, kindness, positivity. There's a lot of research out there about how a therapy dog will lower anxiety and stress, which so many of our young people and our staff are facing on a day-to-day basis. Our goal is to get a dog for each of our buildings. Um,
046as you know, there's a lot of needs that go around and Arrow is just one. We're very large district. And so, our goal is to onboard four to five dogs a year that would allow us to eventually get there in the next few years to a dog per school. that will allow that dog to become really a part of that school culture. Through community donations, through different agencies, we've been able to raise the money completely so that not one district dollar is being used for this. >> She's calm, mild manner, just very sweet, very gentle, listens very well. A lot of love, a lot of love, a lot of happiness, um a lot of energy behind it, which is great. Welcome everybody to Garfield Middle School. My name is Josh Margger. I'm the principal here
047at Garfield. Tonight we are here to commemorate a legendary coach, teacher, and family man from the Hamilton community, Coach Tim Reid. I was fortunate Yeah. I was fortunate enough to have played for coach Reed, as I'm sure many of you in the crowd were. We often talk about how many wins coaches have or how many years they coached, but typically we don't hear many stories or talk about what really matters, which is the lessons that coaches teach their players that go beyond sports. One thing that sticks out to me that I still bring up to this day is a conversation I had with Coach Reed in high school. He was talking about how important it was that we are good people and not just good players. Of course, he had his own way to explain
048this. He said, "Marroom, it's not about the X's and the O's. It's about the Jimmies and the Joe's." At at that time, I just thought that was funny, but I I didn't understand what he was really saying. Um, and since then, I've thought a lot about that frequently in my day-to-day work. Without a good group of people around me to support me, I would not have been as successful in life. The people we have on our team in life are the most important teammates we will have. Coach Reed was not just a great coach, but a great person. I am sure many of us in this room are glad he was on our team. I would now like to welcome up our next speaker to the podium. Please help me give a warm welcome to
049Coach Reed's son, Jimmy Reid. Good evening everyone. Uh first off, I'd like to thank everyone for coming on the behalf of my family. Um my mother uh Diane Reed, my sister Shannon Reed, my grandma Willa Reed, my uncle Wes Reed. Um it is incredible seeing everyone come together to celebrate this special moment. As many of you already know, our dad was a very humble man and he would have a hard time accepting all of this being done on his behalf. Dad spent 32 years teaching and his efforts have made a lasting impact on many lives. This was very apparent with the outpouring of love from the community since his passing. He left his mark on many people's hearts and we are all better for knowing Tim Reid. Our family would like to thank Josh Marram
050and the pre the principal here at Garfield and the board of education for making all of this possible. Also, we would like to thank the community for keeping his memory alive and sharing with us the impact that he left on the hearts of everyone that came into contact with him. He is truly missed. I was going through some pictures the other day and I came across some statements made about my father. I'd like to share with you a quote from Walter Vickers. I started teaching at Garfield in the 1985 along with Tim. We coached basketball together the years I was in Hamilton. Like everyone who knew Tim in any manner, I was immediately impressed by his kindness, calmness, and genuine care for all people. Tim was a treasure for all students he served at Hamilton.
051I know that words cannot express how good things about my father and that I know that words cannot express good things about my father and that left. Sorry guys. Okay. I know that words cannot express good things about my father and that the life he led. We pray that future scholars and student athletes see his name on the court and become cur curious and inspired. I know I may be biased, but my dad was a pretty awesome guy. This floor dedication truly gives him the recognition he deserves. His incredible legacy will live on with this floor dedication and the Tim Reed scholarship that has been made in his memory. Um, can the board members please stand up >> on on of the scholarship legacy fund. [Applause] You guys, you guys do an awesome job with
052everything you do. Um, as many of you know, there is a legacy fund created in dad's memory. Since 2019, the Coach Tim Reed Legacy Fund has provided over 35 scholarships to collegebound seniors from Talawanda High School and Hamilton High School. Coach Reed exemplified the traits associated with an outstanding teacher and coach. Honesty, integrity, loyalty, respectfulness, responsibility, humility, compassion, and fairness were all strong principles and core values that coach Reed modeled daily when interacting with his students, co-workers, players, and people. Our hope is that the floor dedication reaches the community of Hamilton and inspires the young students. His legacy will live on for many years to come and we are very appreciative of everyone that made this happen. Thank you. [Applause] At this time, I would like to bring up Miss Diane Reid, um, and also
053Coach Reed's mother, um, and also city council member Tim Nab for a ribbon cutting ceremony. >> Everybody's going to get a haircut. [Applause] We would like to welcome you for the first time to Coach Reed Court. Okay, before we conclude, and I am gonna let everybody walk around and talk because I know you guys want to do that. Um, before we conclude, I just need to thank a few people um for helping make this event possible. Uh, all of our Hamilton City School officials, including those who brought these giant scissors. Um, please give them a round of applause for supporting this. I would also like to thank our Hamilton City School Superintendent, Miss Andrea Blevens, and our school board members who supported this event. Please stand so everybody knows who you are so we can
054give them a round of applause. I have to thank Mr. Kilby, uh, Mr. Jeff Kilby, Mr. Tom Scheler, and all of our custodians who work behind the scenes with the company who completed this project. They do a wonderful job. I would be remiss not to thank the person that runs this gym, uh, Mr. Jimmy Seismore, for helping me design all this and staying involved the entire time. Shout out to Jimmy Seismore. Of course, I'd like to thank Miss Diane Reed and Coach Reed's entire family for helping make this night possible and always supporting our schools. [Applause] And finally, I feel like I'm giving an award speech or something. Uh, finally, uh, most importantly, I'd like to thank Coach Reed for his patience and for always taking care of the Jimmies and the Joe's. Thank you
055guys for coming out today. Um, thanks Coach Reed. And, uh, feel free to hang around, grab some waters out front and uh, converse. Thanks for coming. So this is Hamilton's pre-apprenticeship program enables the kids to learn core fundamentals of all these different industries. State of Ohio recognizes it for construction, manufacturing, agriculture, architecture, and engineering. So these are core fundamentals for all of those different industries. We don't like to call it even a core curriculum anymore. We call it a confidence class. So it's to give you confidence in using hand tools, using power tools, understanding what you're learning in class and how it applies to the real world and careers that are available for you. So there's two different aspects to it. So in order to complete the class, the kids complete a series of quizzes
056based off the curriculum and they also have to attend class so much. So they're actually getting hands-on instruction from Durana employees on site. The kids are actually working with them. They're exploring on that side. We do it to the curriculum. They do it to the quizzes. However, if the kid chooses to go the next level, they're able to take what's called the credential course. So, they're now able to go and get a full credential from it. So, even if they don't do it now, the beauty of it is they can take it later on in life. And it's the first half of 39 different apprenticeships that are out there in the industry. They're ready to go. Um they're ready to go right into the workforce right now today. So, we want employers in the Hamilton
057area to say, "Hey, if Durana taught these guys, they're ready to go. Guys and girls, we have a lot of girls that are coming in the program now. They're ready to go directly into the workforce and come work for my company. They are going to be able to do their OSHA. They're going to be able to understand a power tool. They're going to understand how to work inside of a working environment. What people don't realize is we have so much talent sitting inside that school, sitting inside this community, and it's ready to go. They just need somebody to sit down with them, tell them that we believe in them, show them the confidence, and then to back it up with opportunity. Now, I need employers to step up and say, "Hey, we'll take them because
058they went through this program." [Music] We knew teachers were routinely spending their personal dollars to get their classrooms ready. >> A lot of people don't realize how much money teachers spend out of their own pocket to support their classrooms. >> We have lots of new teachers who don't have anything to prepare their classroom. So, they've got to go out and buy all this stuff. We have teachers who are switching from one grade level to another. And then we have teachers who oftentimes will become certified in another area and so they switch too. So all these people are saying if I'm going to have the best most interesting classroom it's got to be right. And so what do I do? I go shopping. They're spending on average between $500 and $900 a person sometimes annually just
059to get their classrooms ready. Every year I spend hundreds of dollars on my classroom and uh I've never received any outside assistance there and so this was really nice. It put some money back in my pocket. >> There's so many teachers who do have needs and have really legitimate things that they're proposing and I'd like to see us be able to support more. They literally cheered when I emptied a new box of dry erase markers into our bin because we use those supplies every single day and they really appreciate, you know, a new fresh product that's working. >> I believe teachers have been spending their own money forever, but I don't know of many other communities where there is an organization like our foundation that has stepped forward. I think that's really um special. When
060I first saw the application and was asked how I would spend up to $300 in my classroom, I was stumped. Teachers dream of having extra money, and this isn't a question we are asked very often. School supplies are expensive, as are supplemental learning materials and social emotional tools that are all key to a student's success. Teachers often spend their own money to make sure our classrooms are equipped to meet the needs of every student. This is just an outstanding way to say we understand the community foundation is a perfect place to have a fund like this um where we can show support for teachers year in and year out. [Music] Thank you, Hamilton teachers, for everything you've done for us the last 12 years. >> We are looking forward to our senior year. >> Thank
061you, teachers, and welcome back. >> Well, welcome back, Hamilton City School District staff. Looking forward to a great year of of the city partnering with the school district for great things to happen. This is a a wow time, a wonderful time to to be in a city of Hamilton that's meant for our students, meant for teachers, meant for all of us. This is a great time in Hamilton and a great time for Hamilton City School District. You have proven so much to us and uh you've been great partners. >> Thank you teachers for being so kind to me. >> My favorite teacher is Mrs. built her is because um she reminds me of my sister cuz she was my sister's third grade teacher. Thank you for giving me like giving me a boost for like
062getting up to like third grade because without you I wouldn't be in third grade. So thank you Miss Holly and Miss Berry for helping me get a boost to third grade. >> Hello champions of education. I just want to take a moment and welcome you back for the new school year. I also also want to tell you, you're not going back just for the new school year. You're going back to your purpose, your passion, your ability to take every child to the next level. So, as you start the new school year, I just want to tell you to win the day by stacking one win up at a time. That child needs you and can't no one do it like you, the best educators ever. Thank you. >> I really like Mr. Lewis. He's really
063funny. He's also really kind and he cares about his students. I don't have no favorite teachers cuz cuz all my teachers treat everybody with respect and kindness and I love how they're always um helping us. >> From everyone here at Rose Automotive, we wish you a very successful 2526 school year. >> I would like to thank all my teachers for role modeling responsibility and good character, helping us to become greater people each day. Thank you for helping us learn and grow every day. We love you. >> I'm thinking about Mr. Arnold cuz he's smart, kind, and funny. And Mrs. Baker. She knows how to write and she's kind and smart. Miss Bowling is a world changer that I ever known in my whole entire life. And and she teached me so much that that so
064I can make it to success. I'm John Gadulli from the Hamilton Community Foundation. I'd like to take this opportunity to say welcome back and thank you to one of the most important groups that we have in our city. The Hamilton City School employees make a difference every day in the lives of so many people. We're so appreciative and welcome back for the new year. >> I chose Mr. Wilson because he buzzed my hair in class in fourth period for me and he's just a kindhearted soul and he helps everybody out with their work. Thank you to Miss Nicolinko, Miss Nagas, Miss Caselli, and to Miss Jackie. >> They make me feel like uh I'm safe. >> I would like to say thank you to the Hamilton staff for being how receptive they are. They're great
065listeners and I hope you look forward to your experience here. >> The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome you back to school. You have such an important role to shape our future leaders and entrepreneurs to dream big, think boldly, and create fearlessly. Every classroom is a launchpad in every idea that you ignite has the power to shape the future of our community. Thank you for what you do. >> Thank you for all your hard work and helping us make be successful. Hope you guys have a fun time with new students. They teach us how to um write and learn some numbers and like spell things. >> I would have to say my math teachers, Miss Taylor and Miss Hayne, because anytime you walk in there, they'll put a smile on your face
066and let their classroom be really welcoming. >> Welcome back to this school year, all you wonderful educators. And I'm Sammy Broyals from Miami University. And I just want to take this time to thank you for pouring into all the students this year. all the things that you do as one plants, the other one's water. And it's an increase to our community how you give back. And you never know what that little seed would do to change a student's life by that small word of encouragement like Mr. Nichols did to Ty Smallwood. Encourage him to be an educator. And now we have a principal now at the high school. Thank you for all that you do. >> All the teachers like in fourth grade are very sweet and very caring about people. They help like they're
067understanding and they understand if you're feeling something that they're there to help you. And they like my teachers and my other teachers, they all come to my softball games and like sports and they're supportive and they're they're just like so many things I can't even name. >> I choose Mrs. Chrix, our safety security monitor, because she's like everybody's school mom and is there for everyone. >> Thank you to all my teachers who I've had in the past to help welcome me into Hamilton as I moved in. >> Uh, thank you to all my teachers who believe in me and help me throughout all my years at Hamilton. >> Welcome back teachers. Thank you for all the fun we're going to have this year. >> On behalf of 17 Strong, we welcome you to this exciting
068new school year and we wish you much success. >> I would like to thank Miss Crouch. She is one of my favorite teachers. Love her. >> Thank you for all the staff in Miami student. You know, something important in Spanish. >> Mr. Pay is my favorite because he's somebody that you can really trust and put all of your emotions into. >> The thing about a teacher is they are really small and they teach us things. They like teach us math, how to spell, and how to write um really really good. And I want to say thank you to all the teachers. >> Welcome back to school educators. Just know that all the work that you're doing at the school during the school day is reinforced with the work that we do after school at Boys
069and Girls Club. While we're heading into or continuing to grow our partnership with the school, we're expanding this year to open up a new club at Lynen Elementary School, just like we opened up two years ago at Highland Elementary. Just know that all of the great things, all of the learning is reinforced in the afterchool thanks to our awesome partnership between Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton and Hamilton City School District. Good luck and have an amazing school year. >> I love Hamilton City School District because Wilson is amazing school and the staff are all so helpful to help the students grow. >> We love Wilson because our teachers help us win. >> We love Wilson because they help us get our education right. >> We love We love Wilson so much. The teachers are
070so nice and they're very helpful whenever you need them. >> Thank you, Wilson. Welcome back. >> Thank you for being my teacher. >> Thank you for being good teachers. >> We love our teachers at Woods. >> Welcome back. >> Thank you for being our teachers. The first day is so important just that the kids feel reassured that they know where they're going and that they're supported. If they have a bad first day, it just makes them nervous after that. So, we just want to make them feel like they know what they're doing and that people are here to help them. >> We're always excited to welcome our uh Fairwood Falcons back to school. Um lots of energy, lots of excited faces. I think we only had two sets of tears. I think Wilson is special
071because the staff here is so committed. They're all working together. They're all teaming together. They are ready for these kids and they're excited to meet them. >> We want to continue to be a safe place for them where they can grow socially, academically, and emotionally. We're here to help grow your kids. Um if you need anything, give us a call. We're here to support you guys. >> Our phrase this year is going to be every night every day because we are the Wilson Knights. So, it's to make every kid feel connected and supported every day. We love Arrow. Arrow is new this year. Um, but most of the kids were just, you know, full-on smiles, happy to see the dog here. Welcome anytime. We are here to support our kids, to support our staff, and
072to grow, grow, grow. [Music] Arrow is the Hamilton City Schools District's first therapy dog. Um she is certified through the AKC as a certified therapy dog. Um she is here for our students and our staff and uh is just a part of our the Hamilton community >> and I'm just so impressed with her poise. Um she is so well trained and just does a great job already uh to lighten all of our moods. I I couldn't be thankful enough to leadership Hamilton Hamilton Community Foundation and the Pauls and Stripes College for preparing such an amazing partner. We couldn't have asked for a better dog. I know Andrea just saw the benefit and all the research that was behind how therapy dogs make a solid impact with students, you know, through attendance and grades and behavior
073and she did a lot of research herself and brought it to the team and wanted to take the project on. And this is one proactive strategy that local communities are using to help build resilience, kindness, positivity. There's a lot of research out there about how a therapy dog will lower anxiety and stress, which so many of our young people and our staff are facing on a day-to-day basis. Our goal is to get a dog for each of our buildings. Um, as you know, there's a lot of needs that go around and Arrow is just one. We're a very large district. And so, our goal is to onboard four to five dogs a year that would allow us to eventually get there in the next few years to a dog per school. that will allow that
074dog to become really a part of that school culture. Through community donations, through different agencies, we've been able to raise the money completely so that not one district dollar is being used for this. >> She's calm, mild manner, just very sweet, very gentle, listens very well, a lot of love, a lot of love, a lot of happiness, um, a lot of energy behind it, which is great. >> Welcome everybody to Garfield Middle School. My name is Josh Margarm. I'm the principal here at Garfield. Tonight we are here to commemorate a legendary coach, teacher, and family man from the Hamilton community, Coach Tim Reid. I was fortunate Yeah. I was fortunate enough to have played for Coach Reed, as I'm sure many of you in the crowd were. We often talk about how many wins coaches
075have or how many years they coached. But typically, we don't hear many stories or talk about what really matters, which is the lessons that coaches teach their players that go beyond sports. One thing that sticks out to me that I still bring up to this day is a conversation I had with Coach Reed in high school. He was talking about how important it was that we are good people and not just good players. Of course, he had his own way to explain this. He said, "Margroom, it's not about the X's and the O's. It's about the Jimmies and the Joe's." At at that time, I just thought that was funny, but I I didn't understand what he was really saying. Um, and since then, I've thought a lot about that frequently in my day-to-day work.
076Without a good group of people around me to support me, I would not have been as successful in life. The people we have on our team in life are the most important teammates we will have. Coach Reed was not just a great coach, but a great person. I'm sure many of us in this room are glad he was on our team. I would now like to welcome up our next speaker to the podium. Please help me give a warm welcome to Coach Reed's son, Jimmy Reid. Good evening everyone. Uh, first off, I'd like to thank everyone for coming on the behalf of my family. Um, my mother, uh, Diane Reed, my sister Shannon Reed, my grandma Willow Reed, my uncle Wes Reed. Um, it is incredible seeing everyone come together to celebrate this special moment.
077As many of you already know, our dad was a very humble man and he would have a hard time accepting all of this being done on his behalf. Dad spent 32 years teaching and his efforts have made a lasting impact on many lives. This was very apparent with the outpouring of love from the community since his passing. He left his mark on many people's hearts and we are all better for knowing Tim Reed. Our family would like to thank Josh Marram and the the principal here at Garfield and the board of education for making all this possible. Also, we would like to thank the community for keeping his memory alive and sharing with us the impact that he left on the hearts of everyone that came into contact with him. He is truly missed. I
078was going through some pictures the other day and I came across some statements made about my father. I'd like to share with you a quote from Walter Vickers. I started teaching at Garfield in the 1985 along with Tim. We coached basketball together the years I was in Hamilton. Like everyone who knew Tim in any manner, I was immediately impressed by his kindness, calmness, and genuine care for all people. Tim was a treasure for all students he served at Hamilton. I know that words cannot express how good things about my father and that I know that words cannot express good things about my father and that left. Sorry guys. Okay. I know that words cannot express good things about my father and that the life he led. We pray that future scholars and student athletes see
079his name on the court and become curious curious and inspired. I know I may be biased, but my dad was a pretty awesome guy. This floor dedication truly gives him the recognition he deserves. His in incredible legacy will live on with this floor dedication and the Tim Reed scholarship that has been made in his memory. Um, can the board members please stand up on on of the scholarship legacy fund. [Applause] You guys, you guys do an awesome job with everything you do. Um, as many of you know, there is a legacy fund created in dad's memory. Since 2019, the Coach Tim Reed Legacy Fund has provided over 35 scholarships to collegebound seniors from Talawanda High School and Hamilton High School. Coach Reed exemplified the traits associated with outstanding teacher and coach. Honesty, integrity, loyalty, respectfulness,
080responsibility, humility, compassion, and fairness were all strong principles and core values that Coach Reed modeled daily when interacting with his students, co-workers, players, and people. Our hope is that the floor dedication reaches the community of Hamilton and inspires the young students. His legacy will live on for many years to come and we are very appreciative of everyone that made this happen. Thank you. [Applause] At this time, I would like to bring up Miss Diane Reid, um, and also Coach Reed's mother, um, and also city council member Tim Nab for a ribbon cutting ceremony. >> Everybody's going to get a haircut. [Applause] We would like to welcome you for the first time to coach Reed Court. Okay, before we conclude, and I am gonna let everybody walk around and talk because I know you guys want
081to do that. Um, before we conclude, I just need to thank a few people um for helping make this event possible. Uh, all of our Hamilton City School officials, including those who brought these giant scissors. Um, please give them a round of applause for supporting this. I would also like to thank our Hamilton City School Superintendent, Miss Andrea Blevens, and our school board members who supported this event. Please stand so everybody knows who you are so we can give them a round of applause. I have to thank Mr. Kilby, uh, Mr. Jeff Kilby, Mr. Tom Scheler, and all of our custodians who work behind the scenes with the company who completed this project. They did a wonderful job. I would be remiss not to thank the person that runs this gym, uh, Mr. Jimmy Seismore,
082for helping me design all this and staying involved the entire time. Shout out to Jimmy Seismore. Of course, I'd like to thank Miss Diane Reed and Coach Reed's entire family for helping make this night possible and always supporting our schools. And finally, I feel like I'm giving an award speech or something. Uh, finally, uh, most importantly, I'd like to thank Coach Reed for his patience and for always taking care of the Jimmies and the Joe's. Thank you guys for coming out today. Um, thanks Coach Reed. And, uh, feel free to hang around, grab some waters out front and uh, converse. Thanks for coming. So this is Hamilton's pre-apprenticeship program enables the kids to learn core fundamentals of all these different industries. State of Ohio recognizes it for construction, manufacturing, agriculture, architecture, and engineering. So these
083are core fundamentals for all of those different industries. We don't like to call it even a core curriculum anymore. We call it a confidence class. So it's to give you confidence in using hand tools, using power tools, understanding what you're learning in class and how it applies to the real world and careers that are available for you. So there's two different aspects to it. So in order to complete the class, the kids complete a series of quizzes based off the curriculum and they also have to attend class so much. So they're actually getting hands-on instruction from Durana employees on site. The kids are actually working with them. They're exploring on that site. We do it to the curriculum. They do it to the quizzes. However, if the kid chooses to go to the next level,
084they're able to take what's called the credential course. So, they're now able to go and get a full credential from it. So, even if they don't do it now, the beauty of it is they can take it later on in life. And it's the first half of 39 different apprenticeships that are out there in the industry. They're ready to go. Um they're ready to go right into the workforce right now and today. So, we want employers in the Hamilton area to say, "Hey, if Durana taught these guys, they're ready to go. Guys and girls, we have a lot of girls that are coming in the program now. They're ready to go directly into the workforce and come work for my company. They are going to be able to do their OSHA. They're going to be
085able to understand a power tool. They're going to understand how to work inside of a working environment. What people don't realize is we have so much talent sitting inside that school, sitting inside this community, and it's ready to go. They just need somebody to sit down with them, tell them that we believe in them, show them the confidence, and then to back it up with opportunity. Now, I need employers to step up and say, "Hey, we'll take them because they went through this program." We knew teachers were routinely spending their personal dollars to get their classrooms ready. >> A lot of people don't realize how much money teachers spend out of their own pocket to support their classrooms. >> We have lots of new teachers who don't have anything to prepare their classroom. So, they've
086got to go out and buy all this stuff. We have teachers who are switching from one grade level to another. And then we have teachers who oftentimes will become certified in another area and so they switch too. So all these people are saying if I'm going to have the best most interesting classroom it's got to be right. And so what do I do? I go shopping. They're spending on average between $500 and $900 a person. Sometimes annually just to get their classrooms ready. Every year I spend hundreds of dollars on my classroom and uh I've never received any outside assistance there and so this was really nice. It put some money back in my pocket. >> There's so many teachers who do have needs and have really legitimate things that they're proposing and I'd like
087to see us be able to support more. They literally cheered when I emptied a new box of dry erase markers into our bin because we use those supplies every single day and they really appreciate, you know, a new fresh product that's working. >> I believe teachers have been spending their own money forever, but I don't know of many other communities where there is an organization like our foundation that has stepped forward. I think that's really um special. When I first saw the application and was asked how I would spend up to $300 in my classroom, I was stumped. Teachers dream of having extra money, and this isn't a question we are asked very often. School supplies are expensive, as are supplemental learning materials and social emotional tools that are all key to a student's success.
088Teachers often spend their own money to make sure our classrooms are equipped to meet the needs of every student. This is just an outstanding way to say we understand the community foundation is a perfect place to have a fund like this um where we can show support for teachers year in and year out. [Music] Thank you, Hamilton teachers, for everything you've done for us the last 12 years. >> We are looking forward to our senior year. >> Thank you, teachers, and welcome back. >> Well, welcome back, Hamilton City School District staff. Looking forward to a great year of of the city partnering with the school district for great things to happen. This is a a wow time, a wonderful time to to be in a city of Hamilton that's meant for our students, meant for
089teachers, meant for all of us. This is a great time in Hamilton and a great time for Hamilton City School District. You have proven so much to us and uh you've been great partners. >> Thank you teachers for being so kind to me. >> My favorite teacher is Mrs. built her is because um she reminds me of my sister cuz she was my sister's third grade teacher. Thank you for giving me like giving me a boost for like getting up to like third grade because without you I want to be in third grade. So thank you Miss Holly and Binsberry for helping me get a boost to third grade. >> Hello champions of education. I just want to take a moment and welcome you back for the new school year. I also also want to
090tell you, you're not going back just for the new school year. You're going back to your purpose, your passion, your ability to take every child to the next level. So, as you start the new school year, I just want to tell you to win the day by stacking one win up at a time. That child needs you. And can't no one do it like you, the best educators ever. Thank you. >> I really like Mr. Lewis. He's really funny. He's also really kind and he cares about his students. I don't have no favorite teachers cuz cuz all my teachers treat everybody with respect and kindness and I love how they're always um helping us. >> From everyone here at Rose Automotive, we wish you a very successful 2526 school year. >> I would like to
091thank all my teachers for role modeling responsibility and good character, helping us to become greater people each day. Thank you for helping us learn and grow every day. We love you. >> I'm thinking about Mr. Arnold cuz he's smart, kind, and funny. And Mrs. Baker, she knows how to write and she's kind and smart. Miss Bowling is a world changer that I ever known in my whole entire life. And and she teached me so much that that so I can make it to success. >> I'm John Gadulli from the Hamilton Community Foundation. I'd like to take this opportunity to say welcome back and thank you to one of the most important groups that we have in our city. The Hamilton City School employees make a difference every day in the lives of so many people.
092We're so appreciative and welcome back for the new year. >> I chose Mr. Wilson because he buzzed my hair in class in fourth period for me and he's just a kindhearted soul and he helps everybody out with their work. Thank you to Miss Nicolinko, Miss Nagas, Miss Caselli, and to Miss Jackie. >> They make me feel like uh I'm safe. >> I would like to say thank you to the Hamilton staff for being how perceptive they are. They're great listeners, and I hope you look forward to your experience here. >> The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome you back to school. You have such an important role to shape our future leaders and entrepreneurs to dream big, think boldly, and create fearlessly. Every classroom as a launchpad in every idea that you
093ignite has the power to shape the future of our community. Thank you for what you do. >> Thank you for all your hard work and helping us make be successful. Hope you guys have a fun time with new students. They teach us how to um write and they learn some numbers and like spell things. >> I would have to say my math teachers, Miss Taylor, and Miss Hayne, because anytime you walk in there, they'll put a smile on your face and let their classroom be really welcoming. >> Welcome back to this school year, all you wonderful educators. And I'm Sammy Broyals from Miami University. And I just want to take this time to thank you for pouring into all the students this year. All the things that you do as one plants, the other one's
094water. And it's an increase to our community how you give back. And you never know what that little seed would do to change a student's life by that small word of encouragement like Mr. Nichols did to Ty Smallwood and encourage him to be an educator. And now we have a principal now at the high school. Thank you for all that you do. All the teachers like in fourth grade are very sweet and very caring about people. They help like they're understanding and they understand if you're feeling something that they're there to help you. And like my teachers and my other teachers, they all come to my softball games and like sports and they're supportive and they're they're just like so many things I can't even name. >> I choose Mrs. Hendricks, our safety security monitor,
095because she's like everybody's school mom and is there for everyone. >> Thank you to all my teachers who I've had in the past to help welcome me into Hamilton as I moved in. Uh, thank you to all my teachers who believe in me and help me throughout all my years at Hamilton. >> Welcome back teachers. Thank you for all the fun we're going to have this year. >> On behalf of 17 strong, we welcome you to this exciting new school year and we wish you much success. >> I would like to thank Miss Crouch. She is one of my favorite teachers. Love her. >> Thank you for all the staff in Miami student. something in Spanish. >> Mr. Pay is my favorite because he's somebody that you can really trust and put all of your
096emotions into. >> The thing about a teacher is they are really small and they teach us things. They like teach us math, how to spell, and how to write um really really good. And I want to say thank you to all the teachers. >> Welcome back to school educators. Just know that all the work that you're doing at the school during the school day is reinforced with the work that we do after school at Boys and Girls Club. While we're heading into continuing to grow our partnership with the school, we're expanding this year to open up a new club at Lynden Elementary School, just like we opened up two years ago at Highland Elementary. Just know that all of the great things, all of the learning is reinforced in the after school thanks to our
097awesome partnership between Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton and Hamilton City School District. Good luck and have an amazing school year. >> I love Hamilton City School District because Wilson is amazing school and the staff are all so helpful to help the students grow. >> We love Wilson because our teachers help us win. >> We love Wilson because they help us get our education right. We love Li. We love Wilson so much. The teachers are so nice and they're very helpful whenever you need them. >> Thank you, Wilson. Welcome back. >> Thank you for being my teacher. >> Thank you for being good teachers. >> We love our teachers at Crawford Woods. >> Welcome back. >> Thank you for being our teachers. The first day is so important just that the kids feel reassured that
098they know where they're going and that they're supported. If they have a bad first day, it just makes them nervous after that. So, we just want to make them feel like they know what they're doing and that people are here to help them. >> We're always excited to welcome our uh Fairwood Falcons back to school. Um, lots of energy, lots of excited faces. I think we only had two sets of tears. I think Wilson is special because the staff here is so committed. They're all working together. They're all teaming together. They are ready for these kids and they're excited to meet them. >> We want to continue to be a safe place for them where they can grow socially, academically, and emotionally. We're here to help grow your kids. Um if you need anything, give
099us a call. We're here to support you guys. >> Our phrase this year is going to be every night every day because we are the Wilson Knights. So, it's to make every kid feel connected and supported every day. >> We love Arrow. Arrow is new this year. Um, but most of the kids were just, you know, fullon smiles, happy to see the dog here. Welcome anytime. We are here to support our kids, to support our staff, and to grow, grow, grow. [Music] Arrow is the Hamilton City Schools District's first therapy dog. Um, she is certified through the AKC as a certified therapy dog. Um, she is here for our students and our staff and, uh, is just a part of our the Hamilton community >> and I'm just so impressed with her poise. Um, she
100is so well trained and just does a great job already uh, to lighten all of our moods. I I couldn't be thankful enough to leadership Hamilton, Hamilton Community Foundation, and the Pauls and Stripes College for preparing such an amazing partner. We couldn't have asked for a better dog. I know Andrea just saw the benefit and all the research that was behind how therapy dogs make a solid impact with students, you know, through attendance and grades and behavior. And she did a lot of research herself and brought it to the team and wanted to take the project on. And this is one proactive strategy that local communities are using to help build resilience, kindness, positivity. There's a lot of research out there about how a therapy dog will lower anxiety and stress, which so many of
101our young people and our staff are facing on a day-to-day basis. Our goal is to get a dog for each of our buildings. Um, as you know, there's a lot of needs that go around and Arrow is just one. We're very large district. And so, our goal is to onboard four to five dogs a year that would allow us to eventually get there in the next few years to a dog per school. that will allow that dog to become really a part of that school culture. Through community donations, through different agencies, we've been able to raise the money completely so that not one district dollar is being used for this. >> She's calm, mild manner, just very sweet, very gentle, listens very well. A lot of love, a lot of love, a lot of happiness.
102Um, a lot of energy behind it, which is great. Welcome everybody to Garfield Middle School. My name is Josh Margger. I'm the principal here at Garfield. Tonight we are here to commemorate a legendary coach, teacher, and family man from the Hamilton community, Coach Tim Reid. I was fortunate Yeah. I was fortunate enough to have played for coach Reed, as I'm sure many of you in the crowd were. We often talk about how many wins coaches have or how many years they coached, but typically we don't hear many stories or talk about what really matters, which is the lessons that coaches teach their players that go beyond sports. One thing that sticks out to me that I still bring up to this day is a conversation I had with Coach Reed in high school. He was
103talking about how important it was that we are good people and not just good players. Of course, he had his own way to explain this. He said, "Marroom, it's not about the X's and the O's. It's about the Jimmies and the Joe's." At at that time, I just thought that was funny, but I I didn't understand what he was really saying. Um, and since then, I've thought a lot about that frequently in my day-to-day work. Without a good group of people around me to support me, I would not have been as successful in life. The people we have on our team in life are the most important teammates we will have. Coach Reed was not just a great coach, but a great person. I'm sure many of us in this room are glad he was
104on our team. I would now like to welcome up our next speaker to the podium. Please help me give a warm welcome to Coach Reed's son, Jimmy Reid. Good evening everyone. Uh first off, I'd like to thank everyone for coming on the behalf of my family. Um my mother uh Diane Reed, my sister Shannon Reed, my grandma Willa Reed, my uncle Wes Reed. Um it is incredible seeing everyone come together to celebrate this special moment. As many of you already know, our dad was a very humble man and he would have a hard time accepting all of this being done on his behalf. Dad spent 32 years teaching and his efforts have made a lasting impact on many lives. This was very apparent with the outpouring of love from the community since his passing. He
105left his mark on many people's hearts and we are all better for knowing Tim Reid. Our family would like to thank Josh Marram and the pre the principal here at Garfield and the board of education for making all of this possible. Also, we would like to thank the community for keeping his memory alive and sharing with us the impact that he left on the hearts of everyone that came into contact with him. He is truly missed. I was going through some pictures the other day and I came across some statements made about my father. I'd like to share with you a quote from Walter Vickers. I started teaching at Garfield in the 1985 along with Tim. We coached basketball together the years I was in Hamilton. Like everyone who knew Tim in any manner, I
106was immediately impressed by his kindness, calmness, and genuine care for all people. Tim was a treasure for all students he served at Hamilton. I know that words cannot express how good things about my father and that I know that words cannot express good things about my father and that left. Sorry guys. >> Okay. I know that words cannot express good things about my father and that the life he led. We pray that future scholars and student athletes see his name on the court and become cur curious and inspired. I know I may be biased, but my dad was a pretty awesome guy. This floor dedication truly gives him the recognition he deserves. His incredible legacy will live on with this floor dedication and the Tim Reed scholarship that has been made in his memory. Um,
107can the board members please stand up >> on on of the scholarship legacy fund. [Applause] You guys, you guys do awesome job with everything you do. Um, as many of you know, there is a legacy fund created in dad's memory. Since 2019, the Coach Tim Reed Legacy Fund has provided over 35 scholarships to collegebound seniors from Talawanda High School and Hamilton High School. Coach Reed exemplified the traits associated with an outstanding teacher and coach. Honesty, integrity, loyalty, respectfulness, responsibility, humility, compassion, and fairness were all strong principles and core values that coach Reed modeled daily when interacting with his students, co-workers, players, and people. Our hope is that the floor dedication reaches the community of Hamilton and inspires the young students. His legacy will live on for many years to come and we are very appreciative
108of everyone that made this happen. Thank you. [Applause] At this time, I would like to bring up Miss Diane Reid, um, and also Coach Reed's mother, um, and also city council member Tim Nab for a ribbon cutting ceremony. >> Everybody's going to get a haircut. [Applause] We would like to welcome you for the first time to Coach Reed Court. Okay, before we conclude, and I am gonna let everybody walk around and talk because I know you guys want to do that. Um, before we conclude, I just need to thank a few people um for helping make this event possible. Uh, all of our Hamilton City School officials, including those who brought these giant scissors. Um, please give them a round of applause for supporting this. I would also like to thank our Hamilton City School
109Superintendent, Miss Andrea Blevens, and our school board members who supported this event. Please stand so everybody knows who you are so we can give them a round of applause. I have to thank Mr. Kilby, uh, Mr. Jeff Kilby, Mr. Tom Scheler, and all of our custodians who work behind the scenes with the company who completed this project. They did a wonderful job. I would be remiss not to thank the person that runs this gym, uh, Mr. Jimmy Seismore, for helping me design all this and staying involved the entire time. Shout out to Jimmy Seismore. Of course, I'd like to thank Miss Diane Reed and Coach Reed's entire family for helping make this night possible and always supporting our schools. [Applause] And finally, I feel like I'm giving an award speech or something. Uh, finally, uh,
110most importantly, I'd like to thank Coach Reed for his patience and for always taking care of the Jimmies and the Joe's. Thank you guys for coming out today. Um, thanks Coach Reed. And, uh, feel free to hang around, grab some waters out front and uh, converse. Thanks for coming. So this is Hamilton's pre-apprenticeship program. It enables the kids to learn core fundamentals of all these different industries. State of Ohio recognizes it for construction, manufacturing, agriculture, architecture, and engineering. So these are core fundamentals for all of those different industries. We don't like to call it even a core curriculum anymore. We call it a confidence class. So it's to give you confidence in using hand tools, using power tools, understanding what you're learning in class and how it applies to the real world and careers that
111are available for you. So there's two different aspects to it. So in order to complete the class, the kids complete a series of quizzes based off the curriculum and they also have to attend class so much. So they're actually getting hands-on instruction from Durana employees on site. The kids are actually working with them. They're exploring on that side. We do it to the curriculum. They do it to the quizzes. However, if the kid chooses to go to the next level, they're able to take what's called the credential course. So, they're now able to go and get a full credential from it. So, even if they don't do it now, the beauty of it is they can take it later on in life. And it's the first half of 39 different apprenticeships that are out there
112in the industry. They're ready to go. Um they're ready to go right into the workforce right now and today. So, we want employers in the Hamilton area to say, "Hey, if Durana taught these guys, they're ready to go. Guys and girls, we have a lot of girls that are coming in the program now. They're ready to go directly into the workforce and come work for my company. They are going to be able to do their OSHA. They're going to be able to understand a power tool. They're going to understand how to work inside of a working environment. What people don't realize is we have so much talent sitting inside that school, sitting inside this community, and it's ready to go. They just need somebody to sit down with them, tell them that we believe in
113them, show them the confidence, and then to back it up with opportunity. Now, I need employers to step up and say, "Hey, we'll take them because they went through this program." We knew teachers were routinely spending their personal dollars to get their classrooms ready. >> A lot of people don't realize how much money teachers spend out of their own pocket to support their classrooms. >> We have lots of new teachers who don't have anything to prepare their classroom. So, they've got to go out and buy all this stuff. We have teachers who are switching from one grade level to another. And then we have teachers who oftentimes will become certified in another area and so they switch too. So all these people are saying if I'm going to have the best most interesting classroom it's
114got to be right. And so what do I do? I go shopping. They're spending on average between $500 and $900 a person sometimes annually just to get their classrooms ready. Every year I spend hundreds of dollars on my classroom and uh I've never received any outside assistance there and so this was really nice. It put some money back in my pocket. >> There's so many teachers who do have needs and have really legitimate things that they're proposing and I'd like to see us be able to support more. They literally cheered when I emptied a new box of dry erase markers into our bin because we use those supplies every single day and they really appreciate, you know, a new fresh product that's working. >> I believe teachers have been spending their own money forever, but
115I don't know of many other communities where there is an organization like our foundation that has stepped forward. I think that's really um special. When I first saw the application and was asked how I would spend up to $300 in my classroom, I was stumped. Teachers dream of having extra money, and this isn't a question we are asked very often. School supplies are expensive, as are supplemental learning materials and social emotional tools that are all key to a student's success. Teachers often spend their own money to make sure our classrooms are equipped to meet the needs of every student. This is just an outstanding way to say we understand the community foundation is a perfect place to have a fund like this um where we can show support for teachers year in and year out.
116[Music] Thank you, Hamilton teachers, for everything you've done for us the last 12 years. >> We are looking forward to our senior year. >> Thank you, teachers, and welcome back. >> Well, welcome back, Hamilton City School District staff. Looking forward to a great year of of the city partnering with the school district for great things to happen. This is a a wow time, a wonderful time to to be in a city of Hamilton that's meant for our students, meant for teachers, meant for all of us. This is a great time in Hamilton and a great time for Hamilton City School District. You have proven so much to us and uh you've been great partners. >> Thank you teachers for being so kind to me. >> My favorite teacher is Mrs. built her is because um
117she reminds me of my sister cuz she was my sister's third grade teacher. Thank you for giving me like giving me a boost for like getting up to like third grade because without you I want to be in third grade. So thank you Miss Holly and Miss Berry for helping me get a boost to third grade. >> Hello champions of education. I just want to take a moment and welcome you back for the new school year. I also want to tell you, you're not going back just for the new school year. You're going back to your purpose, your passion, your ability to take every child to the next level. So, as you start the new school year, I just want to tell you to win the day by stacking one win up at a time.
118That child needs you and can't no one do it like you, the best educators ever. Thank you. >> I really like Mr. Lewis. He's really funny. He's also really kind and he cares about his students. I don't have no favorite teachers cuz cuz all my teachers treat everybody with respect and kindness and I love how they're always um helping us. >> From everyone here at Rose Automotive, we wish you a very successful 2526 school year. >> I would like to thank all my teachers for role modeling responsibility and good character, helping us to become greater people each day. Thank you for helping us learn and grow every day. We love you. >> I'm thinking about Mr. Arnold cuz he's smart, kind, and funny. And Mrs. Baker. She knows how to write and she's kind and
119smart. Miss Bowling is a world changer that I ever known in my whole entire life. And and she teached me so much that that so I can make it to success. I'm John Gadulli from the Hamilton Community Foundation. I'd like to take this opportunity to say welcome back and thank you to one of the most important groups that we have in our city. The Hamilton City School employees make a difference every day in the lives of so many people. We're so appreciative and welcome back for the new year. >> I chose Mr. Wilson because he buzzed my hair in class in fourth period for me and he's just a kind-hearted soul and he helps everybody out with their work. Thank you to Miss Nicolinko, Miss Nagas, Miss Caselli, and to Miss Jackie. >> They make
120me feel like uh I'm safe. >> I would like to say thank you to the Hamilton staff for being how receptive they are. They're great listeners, and I hope you look forward to your experience here. >> The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome you back to school. You have such an important role to shape our future leaders and entrepreneurs to dream big, think boldly, and create fearlessly. Every classroom is a launchpad in every idea that you ignite has the power to shape the future of our community. Thank you for what you do. >> Thank you for all your hard work and helping us make be successful. Hope you guys have a fun time with new students. They teach us how to um write and they learn some numbers and like spell things.
121>> I would have to say my math teachers, Miss Taylor and Miss Hayne, because anytime you walk in there, they'll put a smile on your face and let their classroom be really welcoming. >> Welcome back to this school year, all you wonderful educators. And I'm Sammy Broyals from Miami University. And I just want to take this time to thank you for pouring into all the students this year. All the things that you do as one plants, the other one's water. And it's an increase to our community how you give back. And you never know what that little seed would do to change a student's life by that small word of encouragement like Mr. Nichols did to Tai Smallwood. Encourage him to be an educator. And now we have a principal now at the high school.
122Thank you for all that you do. All the teachers like in fourth grade are very sweet and very caring about people. They hope like they're understanding and they understand if you're feeling something that they're there to help you. And like like my teachers and my other teachers, they all come to my softball games and like sports and they're supportive and they're they're just like so many things I can't even name. >> I choose Mrs. Hendricks, our safe and security monitor, because she's like everybody's school mom and is there for everyone. >> Thank you to all my teachers who I've had in the past to help welcome me into Hamilton as I moved in. Uh, thank you to all my teachers who believe in me and helped me throughout all my years at Hamilton. >> Welcome
123back teachers. Thank you for all the fun we're going to have this year. On behalf of 17 strong, we welcome you to this exciting new school year and we wish you much success. >> I would like to thank Miss Crouch. She is one of my favorite teachers. Love her. >> Thank you for all the staff in Miami student. something important in Spanish. >> Mr. Pay is my favorite because he's somebody that you can really trust and put all of your emotions into. >> The thing about a teacher is they are really small and they teach us things. They like teach us math, how to spell, and how to write um really really good. And I want to say thank you to all the teachers. >> Welcome back to school educators. Just know that all the
124work that you're doing at the school during the school day is reinforced with the work that we do after school at Boys and Girls Club. While we're heading into or continuing to grow our partnership with the school, we're expanding this year to open up a new club at Lynen Elementary School, just like we opened up two years ago at Highland Elementary. Just know that all of the great things, all of the learning is reinforced in the afterchool thanks to our awesome partnership between Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton and Hamilton City School District. Good luck and have an amazing school year. >> I love Hamilton City School District because Wilson is amazing school and the staff are all so helpful to help the students grow. >> We love Wilson because our teachers help us win.
125>> We love Wilson because they help us get our education right. >> We love Liy. We love Wilson so much. The teachers are so nice and they're very helpful whenever you need them. >> Thank you, Wilson. Welcome back. >> Thank you for being my teacher. >> Thank you for being good teachers. We love our teachers at Crawford Woods. >> Welcome back. >> Thank you for being our teachers. The first day is so important just that the kids feel reassured that they know where they're going and that they're supported. If they have a bad first day, it just makes them nervous after that. So, we just want to make them feel like they know what they're doing and that people are here to help them. >> We're always excited to welcome our uh Fairwood Falcons back
126to school. Um lots of energy, lots of excited faces. I think we only had two sets of tears. I think Wilson is special because the staff here is so committed. They're all working together. They're all teaming together. They are ready for these kids and they're excited to meet them. >> We want to continue to be a safe place for them where they can grow socially, academically, and emotionally. We're here to help grow your kids. Um if you need anything, give us a call. We're here to support you guys. >> Our phrase this year is going to be every night every day because we are the Wilson Knights. So, it's to make every kid feel connected and supported every day. >> We love Arrow. Arrow is new this year. Um, but most of the kids were
127just, you know, fullon smiles, happy to see the dog here. Welcome anytime. We are here to support our kids, to support our staff, and to grow, grow, grow. [Music] Arrow is the Hamilton City Schools District's first therapy dog. Um she is certified through the AKC as a certified therapy dog. Um she is here for our students and our staff and uh is just a part of our the Hamilton community >> and I'm just so impressed with her poise. Um she is so well trained and just does a great job already uh to lighten all of our moods. I I couldn't be thankful enough to leadership Hamilton Hamilton Community Foundation and the Pauls and Stripes College for preparing such an amazing partner. We couldn't have asked for a better dog. I know Andrea just saw the
128benefit and all the research that was behind how therapy dogs make a solid impact with students, you know, through attendance and grades and behavior and she did a lot of research herself and brought it to the team and wanted to take the project on. And this is one proactive strategy that local communities are using to help build resilience, kindness, positivity. There's a lot of research out there about how a therapy dog will lower anxiety and stress, which so many of our young people and our staff are facing on a day-to-day basis. Our goal is to get a dog for each of our buildings. Um, as you know, there's a lot of needs that go around and Arrow is just one. We're a very large district. And so, our goal is to onboard four to five
129dogs a year that would allow us to eventually get there in the next few years to a dog per school. that will allow that dog to become really a part of that school culture. Through community donations, through different agencies, we've been able to raise the money completely so that not one district dollar is being used for this. >> She's calm, mild manner, just very sweet, very gentle, listens very well, a lot of love, a lot of love, a lot of happiness, um, a lot of energy behind it, which is great. >> Welcome everybody to Garfield Middle School. My name is Josh Margarm. I'm the principal here at Garfield. Tonight we are here to commemorate a legendary coach, teacher, and family man from the Hamilton community, Coach Tim Reid. I was fortunate Yeah. I was fortunate
130enough to have played for Coach Reed, as I'm sure many of you in the crowd were. We often talk about how many wins coaches have or how many years they coached. But typically, we don't hear many stories or talk about what really matters, which is the lessons that coaches teach their players that go beyond sports. One thing that sticks out to me that I still bring up to this day is a conversation I had with Coach Reed in high school. He was talking about how important it was that we are good people and not just good players. Of course, he had his own way to explain this. He said, "Margroom, it's not about the X's and the O's. It's about the Jimmies and the Joe's." At at that time, I just thought that was funny,
131but I I didn't understand what he was really saying. Um, and since then, I've thought a lot about that frequently in my day-to-day work. Without a good group of people around me to support me, I would not have been as successful in life. The people we have on our team in life are the most important teammates we will have. Coach Reed was not just a great coach, but a great person. I'm sure many of us in this room are glad he was on our team. I would now like to welcome up our next speaker to the podium. Please help me give a warm welcome to Coach Reed's son, Jimmy Reid. Good evening everyone. Uh, first off, I'd like to thank everyone for coming on the behalf of my family. Um, my mother, uh, Diane Reed,
132my sister Shannon Reed, my grandma Willow Reed, my uncle Wes Reed. Um, it is incredible seeing everyone come together to celebrate this special moment. As many of you already know, our dad was a very humble man and he would have a hard time accepting all of this being done on his behalf. Dad spent 32 years teaching and his efforts have made a lasting impact on many lives. This was very apparent with the outpouring of love from the community since his passing. He left his mark on many people's hearts and we are all better for knowing Tim Reed. Our family would like to thank Josh Marram and the the principal here at Garfield and the board of education for making all of this possible. Also, we would like to thank the community for keeping his memory
133alive and sharing with us the impact that he left on the hearts of everyone that came into contact with him. He is truly missed. I was going through some pictures the other day and I came across some statements made about my father. I'd like to share with you a quote from Walter Vickers. I started teaching at Garfield in the 1985 along with Tim. We coached basketball together the years I was in Hamilton. Like everyone who knew Tim in any manner, I was immediately impressed by his kindness, calmness, and genuine care for all people. Tim was a treasure for all student. >> All right, then we'll uh call this meeting to order. If we could all stand for our pledge. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for
134which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. >> I'll accept the motion for the approval of the board agenda. [Music] >> Second. Mr. Fraser, if you can call the role for us, please. >> Mr. Davidson, >> yes. >> Dr. Copus, >> yes. >> Miss Matthews, >> yes. >> Mr. Sprag, >> yes. >> Mrs. Baker, >> yes. >> Thank you. I'll accept the motion for the approval of minutes. Please >> make that motion. >> Second. [Music] >> Mr. Fraser, if you can call the RO, please. >> Dr. Copus, >> yes. >> Miss Matthews, >> yes. >> Mr. Sprag, >> yes. >> Mrs. Baker, >> yes. >> Mr. Davidson, >> yes. Thank you. At this time, we will have um public participation. Also, our public participation policy, it
135is on our website for you to read. Um also, you have three minutes for comments. >> It's on. So, my name is Katie Mcabby. I'm the president of Hamilton Classroom Teachers Association. We're at 633 High Street, Sweet 2011, Hamilton, Ohio 455011. Um, I just came up to say that we want to compliment the district on our convocation. Um, it kind of set the tone. There is a different vibe in the air right now and everybody seems happy to be here and they are so excited about Arrow Blue. I came here all about the dog. Um, but it it has truly set the tone for the year. So hopefully it will put a positive spin on everything and we are turning the page into a positive step forward. So I just want to come up and
136say thank you for a nice convocation and appreciate everybody and we look forward to a great year. >> Great. >> Thank you so much for the comments. We appreciate that. We'reating >> um glad to be working with you guys on that. So that was great. Yeah, I thought the confirmation was amazing. Amazing. >> Good job, Andrea. >> Yeah, good job. Amazing. Yeah, I actually got a comment from one of the custodians that said Brad Combmes who and he said I said, "What'd you think?" And he goes, "That was actually the very first time that we've ever been asked to do that." And I said, "Well, good. You should have been there." So, good job. >> Amazing. >> All right. Next up on our agenda, we have our superintendent's comment, Miss Andrea Blevens. >> Well, thank
137you. Thank you, President Matthews. Um, first I do just want to thank uh Mrs. Makabe won for not only her nice words, but for being the brave, I don't know if you want to call it tribute or victim who spoke on behalf of three of our four unions that morning. That meant a lot to me. Um I sat down with all four of our union presidents over the summer and talked about how things are and ways that we can open those doors of communication. Um and I'm really excited. So I'm glad to hear that the the tone I feel it just like you that's in my comments today. Um I think it's been an excellent start to the school year. Uh, I want to thank all of our staff, students, and families for that. We
138have been busy settling into our new routines, and everyone has helped welcome this year in with excitement. It It's tangible. You can feel it in the buildings. Our enrollment center, I want to acknowledge, they have gone above and beyond to process enrollments. Our custodial team, which we honored here tonight, uh, have our buildings looking in tip-top shape. Food service are serving up delicious meals. I almost had to stop for a crispy or a spicy chicken sandwich yesterday because that's something I hear is amazing. Um, and transportation is hopping. Uh, with everyone, including our director of transportation and our router getting on buses to ensure that kids are getting to and from. Uh, please note that with transportation and with a new year, there are going to be delays. There are going to be hiccups as
139we work and settle into things. So, just to our families and our students, continue to be out at the bus stops 5 to 10 minutes before uh your scheduled stop so that we can make sure uh that that students are there and getting picked up and understand that they might be home later than normal as we learn our new routes. We usually give it about two weeks before we adjust some of our buses and and figure out those pickup times. So, if they have any questions, I encourage them to reach out to their buildings and our transportation department. I also want to give a big shout out to a few key people who are working really hard to get the great things happening in Hamilton City Schools out. Um Jesse Wisro who you saw earlier,
140the man behind the camera over there, Steve Cwell with TV Hamilton and Jeff Archable for helping with some awesome Hamilton videos including the welcome back uh therapy dog, our our Aeroblue therapy dog video. Our journal news writers Michael Pitman and Michael Clark actually met with Mr. Clark today to say he wants to feature Hamilton City Schools in an article once a week, which it is great to see them coming to us. >> Um, as well as Channel 5 for their great coverage. I know all of us know how special this district is, but it's really nice to see the larger public seeing it. So, just a huge shout out to all of the hours and editing and uh Steve has done a nice job making us look really good on TV Hamilton. So, thank you,
141Steve. >> Did Steve do that video for at the uh with the kids in it? He did do >> that was the to me that was the highlight of that whole convocation. That was really good. >> What was really neat is him and Jesse last spring ran ran around just as a proactive piece. I said I would like to have a video that includes our kids and I think he was maybe saying some words under his breath those last few weeks of May, but man, it paid off and came together in such a beautiful way. So, I know that doesn't that's not just done with a click of a button. So, thank you. Uh lastly, next week brings big Hamilton energy. I don't know how else to say that as we prepare for our cross
142town rivalry with Ben. Uh while we're friends off the field, this spirited week is one for the books. Um I'm really excited though to celebrate that the the the celebration is going to kick off actually this Saturday where athletes and coaches from both teams are volunteering and giving back to the community. They're uh partnering with 17 Strong's Cube to clean up the city. And I just love that to see our youth in action. It's more than just the score at the end of the game. I know a certain coach that's hoping the score on the blue side's a little higher than the score on the green side, but it's nice to see for our entire town the energy. Um to all of our community, uh help fire up our boys by going in on the
143all going all in on the daily spirit themes next week and really proving that we are as strong as ever. Uh be sure to get your shirts for the game that are on sale. Those are the cross town showdown shirts that they have. Um, all proceeds go to that. That is not a fundraiser for us. That is a fundraiser that all the proceeds go to Booker T. Washington's community center. So, if you've not gotten your shirt, uh, please do so. And then join us for a great night. Hoping for great weather, uh, weather, good, friendly, healthy competition, and I would really like a win for the whole city. >> Where can you get the shirts? >> The shirts you can get at Hamilton High School. uh if you just call they'll they can connect you
144with where I I'm not sure what their exact hours are >> at different places. >> I I I'm not sure that they are this year. I think they're mostly on our campus and on bins. And then last this evening, President Matthews, uh just a preview of what is on our agenda tonight. You'll see a number of items. The first being anou about Aeroblue. Um but it is theouou for any of our owners of the dogs. You know what's amazing about this program is we have dedicated employees who take on the responsibility beyond 8 to 4. These dogs become theirs. They are 24 hours a day belonging to our owners and that's a big sacrifice. We want to make sure that our employees understand what that means to sign up for this program. So, tonight you're
145going to uh be presented with a blankouou that any and all owners that go through this program and are approved to do this will then subsequently sign and have on file. That and the proof of liability insurance will live in our treasurer's office to ensure that our district and our employees are covered in this process. We also have our HR agenda which has a number. We haven't met in three weeks. It's been a while. Uh, so our HR agenda is quite numerous, 360 items on this one that include a number of resignations, retirements, hiring, extra hours, sort of thing. And then our consent agenda. There's everything from approval of our afterchool tutoring program that we do. Our agreement with some of our third-party therapy providers that's at no cost to our families, but it is
146current it's in our schools, which makes it nice and convenient. as a working mom, it's nice to know that it's right there and I wouldn't have to get them across town. There's also uh in there some different curriculum programs that are up for approval, including uh new to you, which is our curriculum that we use with our um students in our most restrict most restrictive environment. So, our unique curriculum, our our students that are alternatively assessed. You'll also see we have some service agreements for students that require placements at Warren County Educational Service Center. You know, as a large public school district, we serve all and we spare no expense to make sure that kids get what's needed for them. And sometimes if our own organization cannot provide that, we will find the organization that
147can do that. So, that is included in there. Um, and and there's a lot of other just kind of little items on there. I will draw your eye to under technology. If you remember earlier in the summer, we approved upgrading our cameras for four of our elementary schools. The remaining four are up tonight. Ford Edge has done a really nice job getting that done. Uh I feel great that we're going to have great technology in each of our buildings to make sure safety is a priority. And then in business operations, there's just a few things on there that we annually have to approve. One being our school bus stops. So once a year, uh we have to approve all of those. Uh we'll make Lauren drive them after the board meeting today. Oh, you already
148did that today. Okay. Um but there's also things uh for instance, we have to identify if there's a hazard area. So we typically bus any student that is over a mile away from um the the building that they attend. However, there are particular spots in the city that we deem as too hazardous to allow kids to walk. Um and there's a process that goes through that. Uh this year there is a um a new sidewalk that has been put in by Ridgeway and so that it's going to be great. Now we did not feel comfortable enough going ahead and removing bus service this year, but we've already put out information or will be putting out information to our Ridgeway families that next year if they're affected and will no longer receive bus transportation. So you'll
149be approving that this evening. And um then just a few other uh pieces on here, some some water softeners for the kitchen. And it's kind of that all in the kitchen sink this first board meeting in August. >> President Matthews, those are all of my comments this evening. >> Awesome. Thank you so much for the updates. Greatly appreciate it. >> Next on our agenda, we have our um as you were speaking out, our therapy dog handler. Everyone's had a time to review it. >> Yeah. >> We'll accept the a motion. >> So move. >> Second. >> If you could call the role, please, Mr. Fraser. >> Miss Matthews? >> Yes. Mr. Sprag, >> yes. >> Mrs. Baker, >> yes. >> Mr. Davidson, >> yes. >> Dr. Copus, >> yes. >> Thank you. Next on our
150agenda, we have our human resources. I'll accept a motion. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Thank you. Mr. Fraser, if you could call the role. >> Mr. Sprag. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Baker. >> Yes. >> Mr. Davidson? >> Yes. >> Dr. Copus? >> Yes. >> Miss Matthews? >> Yes. >> Next up, we have our consent agenda. I'll make a motion. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Mr. Fraser, can you call the role? >> Mrs. Baker? >> Yes. >> Mr. Davidson? >> Yes. >> Dr. Copus? >> Yes. >> Miss Matthews? >> Yes. >> Mr. Sprag? >> Yes. >> Uh, next up on our agenda would be um our finance agenda. And that would be all on you, Mr. Fraser. >> Thank you, President Matthews. Uh, we have a relatively short uh finance agenda this evening. Um,
151as with the consent, uh, we have a couple of annual items on here. We we have the normal treasurer reports, of course, cash position and the cash reconciliation. Um, on an annual basis, we approve uh commercial paper reporting. That's an investment uh vehicle that we are allowed to use. Um, first year was last year, so this will be the second time that you'll be seeing that. Um, and then we have the items that we get from SWOKA. our ITC. So that would include things like our finance software uh and student softwares like progress book and EMIs and then also we get our internet connections and our phone service and those types of things through SWOKA. So that's exhibit one and exhibit 2 uh under SWOOKA. And then again, um, we have donations. We have we
152seems like we have donations every every meeting. And, um, again, we've got over $10,000 in donations. Uh, this time it's, uh, both from the AMVETS. And those are my items this evening. >> Okay. Thank you, sir. I'm walk up to a motion to accept the finance agenda. >> I move to accept. >> Second. >> Thank you, Mr. Fer. If you can call the role, please. >> Mr. Mr. Davidson, >> yes. >> Dr. Copus, >> yes. >> Miss Matthews, >> yes. >> Mr. Sprag, >> yes. >> Mrs. Baker, >> yes. >> Awesome. Our uh next meeting will be on August, Thursday, August 28th here at the 5:33 Dayton beginning at 400 p.m. I'll accept the motion for adjournment. >> So moved. >> Second. >> We call the roll or no. >> We We don't have to
153on an adjournment. >> Yeah, you just did. There you go.