Quick News 8-11-11

The school offices are now open!

Office hours are 9 am to noon, closed for lunch, then reopened from 1 pm to 3pm.

Middle School Cross Country Conditioned at the Pool

In hopes of improving their performance on land, the TMS Cross Country Team took to the water! The team took advantage of a hot morning and they conditioned in the pool!

CAR WASH!

This past Saturday, the THS Volleyball Team washed cars in the Bud Polley Floor Center parking lot. Thank you to everyone who brought your car to be cleaned! The girls had a great time washing cars and earned over $650!

Meet the Teams!

The community is invited to come out to the high school stadium adjacent to the Tipp City Park on Thursday, August 18^th, to meet a fine group of young people.

5:00 p.m. – JV Boys’ soccer scrimmage.

6:30 p.m. – Meet the Fall Teams/Band

7:30 p.m. – Varsity boys’ soccer scrimmage.

For athletic results go to www.cbcsportsonline.com.

Tippecanoe High School athletic schedules: are available at

www.highschoolsports.net/school/Tippecanoe-High-School-Tipp-City-OH/

Tippecanoe Middle School athletic schedules: are available at  www.highschoolsports.net/school/Tippecanoe-Middle-School-Tipp-City-OH/

Participation Fees should be paid at the Fall Sports Orientation:

For High School Sports; Thurs. August 11^th @ 7:00 pm in the CPA at THS.

This is a mandatory meeting with Matt Shomper for all fall sport athletes and parents.

Tables will be set up one hour ahead of time for fee collection and will resume after the meeting.

All fees must be paid by August 15^th, 2011. Parents please make sure you get a receipt!

Participation Fees – 2011/2012 School Year

Due to cuts in public school state funding, Tipp City Exempted Village Schools will be introducing a participation fee for extra-curricular activities beginning the 2011/2012 school year.  The fees will only be used to off-set the General Fund expenses of the activity and they will allow us to maintain the high level and variety of extra-curricular activities that our students have experienced in the past years.  We will be reviewing this fee schedule on a year to year basis.

High School Fees:

HS Athletic (per season) Fee                             $100

HS Academic Quiz Team Fee                            $100

HS Fall Guard Fee                                            $  75

HS Winter Guard                                              $  50

HS Band                                                           $100     Covers Marching Band and Concert Band Competitions

HS Winter Percussion Fee                                 $  50

HS Devilaire Fee                                               $  50

HS Play (per production) Fee                             $  30

HS Choir Fee                                                    $  30

HS Club Fee (one fee max per student)              $  30

Middle School Fees:

MS Athletic (per season) Fee                             $  75

MS Band Fee                                                    $  25

MS Choir Fee                                                   $  25

MS Club Fee (one fee max per student)             $  20

Elementary Fees:

Elem. Club Fee (one fee max per student)         $  10

Fee Caps:

Individual Cap (per year)                                  $250

Family Cap       (per year)                                  $450

General Guidelines

• It is the family’s responsibility to provide documentation that they have reached either cap.
• School Classroom Fees must be paid or a payment plan set-up by Interims, Friday, September 23^rd, 2011.
• Fee must be paid before the first competition date. If not then the student is ineligible to participate.
• It would be best if fees were paid at the Sports Orientation meeting or in the respective offices.
• Make checks payable to: Tipp City Schools

(If there is a financial need, please fill out the financial need form that will be available in the school offices or on the Tipp City Schools’ website.)

School bus routes will be posted on the school web site August 15^th at www.tippcityschools.com

Re-Register for PAYFORIT!

If your child is moving to a new building this year, you need to go to the PayForIt sight and re-register your child into the current building.

THS Class Schedule Pickups!

Tipp City High school schedule pick-up and fee payment is as following:

Freshman               Tuesday, August 16^th                9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sophomores            Wednesday, August 17^th           9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Juniors                   Thursday, August 18^th              9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Seniors                    Friday, August 19^th                  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Any remaining schedule may be picked up on August 22^nd and 23^rd from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3pm or at Open House on Monday, August 22^nd  (6pm – 8pm).

Sixth Grade and New Middle School Student Orientation!

Tippecanoe Middle School’s 6^th graders and new student orientation is August 17^th at 6:30 p.m.  Sixth graders and new TMS students may pick up their schedule, pay school fees and tour the building.

TMS Schedule Pickups!

Tipp City Middle school schedule pick-up and fee payment for 7^th and 8^th graders begins at 1:00 p.m. on August 18^th.

Fourth Grade Orientation!

L.T. Ball 4^th grade and new student orientation is August 22^nd at 4:30 to 5pm.

You’re Invited – Open Houses August 22!  

Tipp City schools invite parents and community members to attend the annual Open House at each school building on Monday, August 22^nd.  For the convenience of parents with children in more than one school, the district has staggered the times for the open houses:

• Broadway Elementary and Nevin Coppock Elementary, 4-6 p.m.
• L.T. Ball Intermediate School, 5- 7 p.m.
• 4^th Grade and New Student Orientation is at 4:30 p.m.
• Tippecanoe Middle School, 5-7 p.m.
• Tippecanoe High School, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Open House different nights for Broadway and Nevin Coppock!

Wednesday, August 24^th – Broadway Elementary Kindergarten Open House

5 – 6 p.m. for morning kindergarten

6 – 7 p.m. for afternoon kindergarten

Thursday, August 25^th – Nevin Coppock Elementary Kindergarten Open House

5 – 6 p.m. for morning kindergarten

6 – 7 p.m. for afternoon kindergarten.

The first day of kindergarten for both schools – Monday, August 29th.

Attention: Parents of 2011-2012 7th grade students!

There are immunization requirement changes that will affect the incoming 2011-2012 seventh (7th) grade students. Approved Means of Immunization Pursuant to Sections 3701.13 and 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states;

Effective with the 2010-2011 school year, and each year thereafter, one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis, adolescent and adult formulation) or Td (Tetanus and diphtheria adult) vaccine shall be required prior to entry into the seventh (7th) grade.  This dose is intended to be administered as a booster dose for students who have completed the required doses of the initial series of DTaP/DT/Td.

Verification of immunization must be received in the school office by the first day of classes August 24, 2010.  Additional information can be obtained from your family physician or you can contact the school.

The Tipp City Schools Board of Education approved placing a Renewal Levy on the ballot.

The Tipp City Board of Education voted on July 14th, 2011, to combine two of its emergency levies into one issue for a period of five years, for NO NEW TAXES and place it before the voters of Tipp City at the election on November 8, 2011. By combining the two emergency levies it will renew a total of $3,690,000 per year. The Board Members agree that a five-year collection for the renewal emergency levy is a good fit for the district.

• Tipp City Exempted Village Schools’ website: www.tippcityschools.com  is full of important information please go there often to stay updated on the district and your child’s schools’ happenings.

• Reminder to Parents of students who ride the bus:  On September 5^th we will resume taking babysitter/daycare changes. All students are assigned back to their home addresses each school year for bus transportation.  We don’t assume they will be back at the same daycare/sitter from the previous year.

The first two weeks of a new school year are challenging enough for bus drivers without multiple changes for students.  Thank you!

• KIT-TV is now streaming the Board of Education Meetings and other Tipp City School activities on line. To view go to: http://kittv.pegcentral.com

August 2, 2011

Dear Community Members:

As you are probably aware, the state had an $8 billion deficit in the budget to balance.   To address this deficit, the Governor and State Legislature have chosen to reduce state funding in various areas.  As a result of a reduction in state funding, school budgets are being cut, including our budget here in Tipp City.

The cuts are significant.  Current estimates reflect a loss in state funding of $570,514 which equates to a 3.3% reduction in General Fund revenues.  It is also estimated that we will be cut $740,682 in Personal Property Tax Reimbursement which represents an additional reduction of 4.3% in General Fund revenues.  Combining those cuts total $1,311,196 which represents a reduction of General Fund revenues of 7.6% in the current FY2012 Fiscal Year (7/1/2011 – 6/30/2012).  At this time we are scheduled to lose an additional $312,500 in FY2013 (7/1/2012-6/30/2013) in the Personal Property Tax Reimbursement.

The total estimated General Fund loss for the two year period is $1,623,696 or 9.4% for the 2 year period based on revenues for FY2011 which just ended.

Again, these amounts are an estimate at this point in time.  However, our budget is going to see a substantial reduction.  Every student, parent, and school system employee will be affected.

This is a difficult time for our community.  However, the board and our administration have plans to minimize the effect.  Our Treasurer, Joe Smith, has been tracking the financial information, and providing the best information possible to make thoughtful decisions.  We have strong, stable leadership from Dr. John Kronour and Joe Smith (and their team) to help us through these tough changes.

Other positives of our school system include…

1. DEDICATED STAFF AND TEACHERS – We are fortunate to have quality people educating our students.  They are going to be asked to make financial sacrifices, have larger classes, and work longer hours.
2. STRONG PARENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT – The Tipp City community provides unbelievable support to our schools.  Tipp City Council, Monroe Township Trustees, the school support organizations and other volunteers help positively shape our students.
3. REDUCED COSTS – The entire school system, including the students, have worked together to reduce unnecessary costs in our daily operations.  We are also seeing the financial benefits of our technology and green investments.

The school is preparing for the changes now.  We want to avoid, or at least delay, coming back to you- the taxpayer-for additional money.  We know it is not a good time.

There will be a renewal levy on the November ballot.  This levy will not increase current taxes.  If it were to fail, it would be a brutal 3^rd strike of funding for our district.

We encourage feedback from the community on how best to address these situations.  Feel free to contact any school administrator, Dr. Kronour, Dr. Kumpf, Mr. Smith, or any school board member.  For detailed financial information, please contact Joe Smith.

Contact information: 

Superintendent; Dr. John Kronour jpkronour@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Gretta Kumpf gkumpf@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Treasurer Joe Smith; jesmith@tippcity.k12.oh.us.

Board President Carla Frame; cframe@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Board Vice President Tom Merritt; tmerritt@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Board member Frank Maus; fmaus@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Board member Kate Johnsen: kjohnsen@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Board member Scott Dixon: sdixon@tippcity.k12.oh.us

Sincerely,

Carla Frame, Tom Merritt, Frank Maus, Kate Johnsen and Scott Dixon

Tipp City Exempted Village Schools Board of Education