The Tipp City Exempted Village School Board voted unanimously on a series of routine business items at its meeting, approving a treasurer contract, a high‑school chiller purchase, a batting‑cage replacement and interim payroll services before adjourning at 10:06.
Board leadership introduced the treasurer’s contract for David Stevens and members moved and seconded acceptance. Following brief expressions of thanks to Stevens for his work, the board recorded 'Yes' votes from Thompson, Dillard, Drum and Wert and the motion passed.
The board next approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP 2.1) purchase from Shook Construction to replace chillers at the high school as part of ongoing renovation work. An unidentified speaker described both units as "running on fumes," saying the replacements will be in place for spring and summer; the motion to approve the GMP passed with recorded 'Yes' votes.
Members then approved a proposal from Rogan Athletics Group LLC to remove the damaged LT ball batting cage and install a new cage at a cost of $10,615. Board members said the existing equipment was nearing the end of its useful life and needed for spring baseball and softball. When asked where the funds would come from, staff indicated the permanent improvement fund (also referred to in the meeting as 'permanent approval'); district staff said in‑house crews will handle electrical work unless outside work is later required. The motion passed with recorded 'Yes' votes.
Finally, the board authorized an interim payroll services agreement with Shared Resources Center, effective "November '25" through 06/30/2026 at the hourly rate outlined in the contract, and authorized the treasurer to execute and administer the agreement. Board members were told the contract is intended to bridge a posted payroll opening while the district recruits a permanent hire. The vote passed as recorded.
The meeting closed with a motion to adjourn; the board voted and adjourned at 10:06.
Votes at a glance:
- Treasurer contract for David Stevens: Motion moved by Thompson; seconded by Dillard; recorded votes (Thompson, Dillard, Drum, Wert) — approved.
- Tipp High School Chiller (GMP 2.1 — Shook Construction): Motion moved by McMurray; seconded by Thompson; recorded votes include McMurray, Thompson, Dillard, Drum — approved.
- LT ball batting‑cage replacement (Rogan Athletics Group LLC) — $10,615: Motion moved by Dillard; seconded by Thompson; recorded votes include Dillard, Thompson, Drum, McMurray — approved.
- Interim payroll services agreement (Shared Resources Center), effective November '25–06/30/2026: Motion moved by Dillard; seconded and explained by staff (Mr. Rand); recorded votes include Dillard, McMurray, Drum, Thompson — approved.
The board provided no further public testimony on these items during the meeting; no formal amendments or dissenting recorded votes were entered in the transcript.