Approximately 100 people consisting of parents, staff and community members attended a meeting about safety and security in the Miamisburg City Schools on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Miamisburg High School. The focus was on the various measures that are in place within the district, as well as procedures that are followed in the buildings to maintain the safety and security for the students and staff on a daily basis. City of Miamisburg Public Information Officer Gary Giles served as moderator of the panel. Other members of the panel included: Miamisburg School Board President Chris Amsler, Miamisburg City School District Superintendent Dr. David Vail, Director of Business Scott Gilbert, Ohio Department of Education District 3 Representative Charlotte McGuire, Scott Scriven lawyer Julia Bauer, Sheriff Phil Plummer, Miami Township Police Chief Ron Hess, Miamisburg Police Chief John Sedlak, Miamisburg Schools Resource Officer Ryan Copsey and MHS student Abigayl Cochran. A PowerPoint presentation was presented, panel members spoke to the group and members of the audience were given the opportunity to ask questions of the panel.  If you have any questions, you may call Dr. David Vail, Superintendent at (937) 866-3381.

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In order to provide information about safety and security in the Miamisburg City Schools, there will be a Community Meeting this Wednesday, August 15, 2018. The meeting will be held at Miamisburg High School in the commons area. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6 PM and should last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. The focus will be on the various measures that are in place within the district, as well as procedures that are followed in the buildings to maintain the safety and security for the students and staff on a daily basis. A short presentation by the school district will be followed by statements from a state board member, legal counsel, law enforcement officials, and a current student, as well as a question and answer period. If you have any questions, you may call Dr. David Vail, Superintendent at (937) 866-3381.

The Miamisburg City School District Administrative Staff has been holding various Opening Day sessions throughout the past few days to gear up for the 2018-19 school year. New staff members were welcomed to the team on Thursday, August 2nd at an orientation designed to introduce them to policies and procedures at Miamisburg City Schools. Classified staff began on Friday, August 3rd. Monday, August 6th was the first day for teachers. 

Board of Education President Chris Amsler and Superintendent Dr. David Vail welcomed the group back, while Treasuer/CFO Tina Hageman discussed finances and changes in payroll. Miamisburg Classroom Teachers Association (MCTA) President Jason Curry, along with members Stephanie Hager, Mandie Sands and Rob Erhart, spoke of their passion of teaching. They asked all staff to continue to make each day a positive one for students. All of them could remember the teacher who inspired them to choose the teaching profession. They reminded their peers that they also will be remembered as an inspiration to the students they serve each day.

The MCTA Friend of Education Award was presented to Phyllis Davis. Phyllis was nominated by her son, Elementary Art teacher Ben Davis, who thanked her for all the time she volunteered over the years helping him prepare his classrooms, tagging student art projects, etc. Ben's nomination can be read here.

Kathy Barker, Patti Bennett, Gina Elson, Belinda Jovanov, Bryan Myers, Karla Myers, and Tony Ross were presented their 25-year pins and were thanked for their years of dedication to Miamisburg. Tracy Wattercutter received her Master Teacher banner to hang in her classroom.

All Miamisburg staff are looking forward to a great 2018-19 school year and are looking forward to seeing students Wednesday.

Phyllis Davis and Family	Tony Ross, Bryan Myers, Karla Myers, Kathy Barker, Belinda Jovanov, Gina Elson and Patti Bennett	Tracy Watercutter

Miamisburg City Schools and the MCS Parent Advisory Council present Parent University, a new series of free workshops focused on engaging with our community regarding a variety of topics of interest. Click here to view the attached save the date flyer with topics and dates so you can mark your calendar and plan to attend.