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AG E N D A B O AR D O F E DU C AT I O N RE G U L AR M E E TI NG February 22, 2016 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. The Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts, Mershad Hall 100 West Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany, OH 43054
OUR VISION To become the leader in reinventing education.
OUR MISSION To ensure the development of high achieving, ethical, self-directed, and intellectually curious citizens of the world.
OUR PROMISE To provide a culture that encourages students to pursue and realize their dreams and aspirations through passionate, inspired teaching and learning and personalized programs and services accomplished in collaboration with our entire community.
I.
Meeting Called to Order/Roll Call
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Approval of the Board Minutes A. B.
January 7, 2015 Organizational Meeting (Exhibit 1) January 7, 2015 Regular Meeting (Exhibit 2)
IV.
Additions to the Agenda/Approval of the Agenda
V.
Communication to the Board A.
Superintendent’s Items 1. Recognition a) 2016 Central Ohio Regional Scholastic Art Award Winners – Ms. Juliette Montague 2.
Presentations/Reports a) Superintendent’s Report – April Domine b) Post Audit Report – Nick Chisek, CPA, Julian & Grube, Inc. c) Enrollment Projection Report – Tracy Healy, Future Think d) Superintendent Search Proposal – Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates e) Superintendent Search Proposal – Ray and Associates
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3.
VI.
Discussion Items A. B.
VII.
Updates a) Plain Local Education Association (PLEA) Update, Kris Fuller b) Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) Update
Board Liaison Reports Board Policy – Second Reading – Michael Sawyers 3122 and 4122 Equal Opportunity Employment 1422 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment 1623, 3123, and 4123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination In Employment 2260 Nondiscrimination and Access To Equal Educational Opportunity 2260.01 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based On Disability 2423 School To Work Program - Recommendation to Rescind and Delete
Public Participation Members of the public are invited to address the Board of Education. (Please see Instructions for Public Participation at end of agenda).
VIII.
Consent Agenda Items A.
Board Items for Action 1. Accept the resignation of Dr. April Domine, Superintendent effective 07/31/16.
B.
Treasurer’s Items for Action 1. It is recommended the Board of Education approve the December, 2015 Financial Statement. (Exhibit 3) 2. It is recommended the Board of Education approve the January, 2016 Financial Statement. (Exhibit 4) 3. It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following appropriation modification due to increases/decreases in the following funds allocations.
Fund
C.
12/14/2015
Inc (Dec) to
2/22/2016
Approved Approp
Appropriations
Approved Approp
011 - Rotary-Special Services
$
500,000.00
$200,000.00
$
700,000.00
018 - Public School Support
$
221,500.00
$6,000.00
$
227,500.00
200 - Student Managed Activity
$
568,792.08
$25,000.00
$
593,792.08
Superintendent’s Personnel Items for Action 1.
Contracts for Certified Staff a) It is recommended the Board of Education employ certified staff as indicated below for the 20152016 school year, pending satisfactory BCII/FBI check. Name Position Salary Effective Date Cynthia Thornton Intervention Specialist $59,006.00 01/19/16 b)
It is recommended the Board of Education amend the contracts for certified staff as indicated below due to completion of graduate credits. Name Position From To Effective Date Salary Jeremiah Hunt Social Studies Teacher MA +15 MA +30 12/10/15 $74,076.00 Ashley Langenderfer Math Teacher MA+15 MA +30 01/12/16 $64,652.00 Melissa Mackey 4th Grade Teacher MA +30 MA +45 01/05/16 $91,778.00 Audrey Marshall Kindergarten Teacher BA +20 MA 01/25/16 $65,246.00 Stacey Raymond Chemistry/Bio Teacher MA +30 MA +45 12/20/15 $79,806.00 Barry Ward Wellness Teacher MA MA +15 01/05/16 $83,054.00 Nathan Woos Math Teacher BA+20 MA +30 01/13/16 $54,591.00 c)
It is recommended the Board of Education amend the following certified contract. Name Position From To Effective Date Salary Anna Maccombs Speech Language Pathologist .6 FTE 1.0 FTE 02/23/16 $50,431.00 2
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d)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following athletic supplemental contracts for the 2015-16 school year, pending satisfactory BCII/FBI checks. Name
Position
Group
Step
Salary
Dan Evans
Baseball Coach - HS - 9th .5
V
4
$2,255.50
Jonathan Braund
Baseball Coach - HS - 9th .5
V
1
$1,503.50
David Starling
Baseball Coach - HS - Head
III
5
$6,390.00
Andrew Moore
Baseball Coach - HS - JV
V
10
$6,766.00
Chris Brown
Lacrosse Coach - HS - Head B
III
4
$6,014.00
David Ferguson
Lacrosse Coach - HS - Head G
III
7.1
$7,142.00
Ari Schottenstein
Lacrosse Coach - HS - JV - B
V
1
$3,383.00
Jonathan Ulry
Lacrosse Coach - HS - JV - G
V
7.1
$5,639.00
Stephen Benedict
Softball Coach - HS - Assistant Varsity .5
IV
10
$3,759.00
Jenna Greenberg
Softball Coach - HS - Assistant Varsity .5
IV
0
$1,879.50
Stephanie Andrick
Softball Coach - HS - Head
III
5
$6,390.00
Tim Goodrich
Softball Coach - HS - JV .5
V
4
$2,255.50
Tiffany Goodrich
Softball Coach - HS - JV .5
V
1
$1,691.50
Greg Flecher
Track Coach - HS - Assistant
V
6.1
$5,263.00
John Galbreath
Track Coach - HS - Assistant
V
10
$6,766.00
Margaret White
Track Coach - HS - Assistant .5
V
1
$1,691.50
Crickett Anderson
Track Coach - HS - Head - B
III
10
$8,270.00
Otis Winston
Track Coach - HS - Head - G
III
9.1
$7,894.00
Marc Thomas
Tennis Coach - HS - Head - B
IV
7.1
$6,390.00
Jesse Shivener
Tennis Coach - HS - JV- B
V
0
$3,007.00
Michele Oldenquist
Tennis Coach - MS - B
VI
5
$4,135.00
Sarah Bores
Softball Coach - MS - 7/8
VI
0
$2,255.00
Michael McCann
Baseball Coach - MS - 7/8
VI
7.1
$4,887.00
Amy Glenn
Track Coach - MS
VI
10
$6,014.00
Patrick Samanich
Track Coach - MS
VI
6.1
$4,511.00
James Joseph
Track Coach - MS
VI
8.1
$5,263.00
Ryan Hoobler
Track Coach - MS
VI
4
$3,759.00
e)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve a child care leave for Kelly Haire, kindergarten teacher effective 03/08/16 through 05/27/16 and the 2016-2017 school year.
f)
It is recommended the Board of Education accept the resignation of Cavin Bodouin, K-1 teacher, effective 07/10/2016.
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2.
Motion to Approve Stipends a)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following teachers for up to 20 hours of committee work at the rate of $23.00 per hour per negotiated agreement as members of the K-5 Mathematics Committee. Payment will be made upon submission of approved time sheets to the treasurer’s office. Name Jennifer Callahan Michelle Cervantes Lola Elmer Marlene Gundlach Jessica Herrmann Angela Hensley Secrest Megan Labuhn Susan Norman Jaime Slane Kalia Sweitzer Rebecca Wanless
b)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following teachers for up to 15 hours of committee work at the rate of $23.00 per hour per negotiated agreement as members of the Data Warehouse Committee. Payment will be made upon submission of approved time sheets to the treasurer’s office. Name Joeseph Armpriester Celisa Finley Ryan Hoobler Mark McNichols Beth Parmer Sara Peterson Tracy Samanich Kathy Samson Kelley Schubert Rebecca Wanless Audra Wheeler Nathan Woos
c)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following teachers for up to 25 hours of curriculum related coordination work for the greenhouse at the 2-8 Learning Facility. Payment will be made at the curriculum work rate of $20.00 per hour per negotiated agreement upon submission of approved time sheets to the treasurer’s office. Name Peter Barnes Alison Laughbaum
d)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following people at $8.00 per hour as ticket takers for the athletic events for 2015-2016 school year. Name Carol LaFollette Colleen Ruiz Jilian Faulhaber Karen Brosnan Kathy Athey Kathy Maguire Kelly Ferguson Kim Dillon Marlene Donaldson Mary Lea Goodrich Patricia McLellan Vicky Meyer 4
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3.
Motion to Approve Classified Contracts a) It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following classified contracts. Name Position Days/Hours Contract Rate/Step Effective Date Cedric Daniels Bus Driver 188/5 1 Year $20.64/5 02/10/16 Gregory Gideon Mechanic 260/8 1 Year $20.33/5 02/17/16 Karen McCullough Secretary 221/8 1 Year $19.86/10 02/22/16 Theresa Nakama Bus Driver 188/3 1 Year $18.46/0 01/04/16 Gayle Wetzel Aide 188/1.25 1 Year $10.35 02/01/16 Andrew Wirt Bus Driver 188/5 1 Year $20.09/3 01/19/16 b)
It is recommended the Board of Education accept the resignation of Gary Orr, Bus Driver effective 02/29/16 due to retirement.
c)
It is recommended the Board of Education accept the resignation of Lynn Guthrie, Receptionist effective 02/25/16.
d)
It is recommended the Board of Education amend the contract of Andrew Wirt, Bus Driver from 5 hours to 3 hours effective 02/22/16.
e)
It is recommended the Board of Education amend the classified contract for Pam Rocco, Food Service Worker from 3.5 hours to 5 hours, effective 01/07/16.
f)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve Linda Lee as a classified substitute for the 2015-2016 school year pending satisfactory BCII/FBI background check.
g)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following as athletic volunteers for the 2015-2016 school year pending satisfactory BCII/FBI background check. Name Mark Childs – Track Wendy Doyle – Softball Brent Stark – Softball
D.
Superintendent’s General Business Items for Action 1.
Motion to Approve Field Trip a) It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following international educational experiences offered in conjunction with EF Education First for spring and summer 2017. These opportunities will meet all board policies and all required paperwork will be submitted as details are finalized. These experiences will follow the same model for chaperones, expenses, and scholarships as established in prior EF service learning trips. Final field trip forms will be presented to the Board of Education when all the following details are finalized. Final decisions as to whether these courses are available to students will depend on the following factors: 1) 2) 3)
Sufficient numbers of students register for the international experience Available staffing to lead and chaperone the international experience Superintendent approval
International Educational Experiences • AP English Literature Tour – England – June 2017 (Exhibit 5) • Global Student Leaders Summit in Turin, Italy – July 2017 (Exhibit 6) • Madrid, Barcelona and Mallorca – March 2017 (Exhibit 7) • Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai – June 2017 (Exhibit 8) • Connecting to Culture and Service in China – June 2017 (Exhibit 9) • The Ancient Mediterranean Tour (MS) – Rome – June 2017 (Exhibit 10)
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b)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve a STEM Expedition to Hoedspruit, South Africa on June 15 – 30, 2017. This experience is offered in conjunction with Nature Guide Training. No cost will be incurred by the district and all necessary paperwork has been submitted. (Exhibit 11)
c)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve a field trip to the FIRST Robotics Competition, Buckeye Regional Competition at Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio on March 17 – March 19, 2016. No cost will be incurred by the district and all necessary paperwork is completed for this trip. (Exhibit 12)
d)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve a field trip to the FIRST Robotics Competition, Queen City Regional Competition at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio on March 31 – April 2, 2016. No cost will be incurred by the district and all necessary paperwork is completed for this trip. (Exhibit 13)
e)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve a field trip to The Friendship Cup at Sports Express Volleyball Center in Mason, Ohio on July 18-20, 2016 for the varsity team members to participate in a tournament team camp. No school will be missed by students participating in this trip. No costs will be incurred by the district and all necessary paperwork has been completed. (Exhibit 14)
2.
Motion to Approve Tuition Free Attendance It is recommended the Board of Education approve the enrollment of Bruce Gwinn under senior waiver for the 2015-2016 school year.
3.
Motion to Approve Board Policies It is recommended the Board of Education approve revisions or the adoption of Board Policies: 1422, 3122 and 4122 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment 1623, 3123, and 4123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination In Employment 2260 Nondiscrimination and Access To Equal Educational Opportunity 2260.01 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based On Disability
4.
Motion to Approve Board Policy Rescindment and Deletion It is recommended the Board of Education approve the rescindment and deletion of Board Policy 2423 – School To Work Program to align to current law.
5.
It is recommended the Board of Education renew and approve a facility management agreement with Hastings Water Works of Columbus, LLC to serve as the district’s pool manager, lifeguard and instructor provider beginning January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018. (Exhibit 15)
6.
It is recommended the Board of Education adopt revised rental rates for the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts in accordance with the Joint Operating Agreement effective July 1, 2016. (Exhibit 16)
7.
Motion to Accept Donations It is recommended the Board of Education accept the following donations. Item Cash Cash Scotch Pro Laminator Amazon gift cards Cash Cash Cash Cash
For Robotics Robotics Club 2-8 Learning Center High School Literacy Room Author Visits Solar Building HS Robotics Team
Donor Robotics New Albany Robotics Mark Wilson Anonymous Elementary PTO NA Community Foundation NA Community Foundation Ohio Aerospace Institute
Value $ 100.00 $ 2,965.00 $ 78.00 $ 100.00 $10,000.00 $23,630.00 $ 5,500.00 $ 3,000.00
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8.
Motion to Approve Course Additions It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following high school course, effective beginning with the 2016-17 school year. The final decisions as to whether to offer the course will depend on the following factors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Sufficient numbers of students register for the course Sufficient numbers of students are able to successfully schedule the course Available staffing to teach the course Appropriate facilities available to offer the course Appropriate funds are available to offer the course Superintendent approval
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Algebra 1 Connections Elective, All Year 1 High School Credit 9-12 Algebra I Connections covers the same breadth of topic as Algebra I while offering more support for algebraic manipulation and graphing processes. Depth of topic will be considered at appropriate levels with minimum constraints dictated by the National Common Core Standards for Mathematics. Prerequisite: Completion of Common Core 8 and Recommendation from NAMS Mathematics Faculty Calculator Required: TI83, or TI84, or TINspire
Course Name: Course Type /Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Algebra II Connections All Year 1 High School Credit 10-12 Algebra II Connections covers the same breadth of topic as Algebra II while offering more support for algebraic manipulation and graphing processes. Depth of topic will be considered at appropriate levels with minimum constraints dictated by the National Common Core Standards for Mathematics. Prerequisite: Geometry and permission of the Mathematics Department Calculator Required: TI-83, or TI-84, or TI-Nspire
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Goemetry Connections Elective, All Year 1 High School Credit 9-12 Geometry Connections covers the same breadth of topic as Geometry while offering more support for algebraic and geometric manipulations. Depth of topic will be considered at appropriate levels with minimum constraints dictated by the National Common Core Standards for Mathematics. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Connections and Recommendation of the NAHS Mathematics Department Faculty Calculator Required: TI-83, or TI-84, or TI-Nspire
. Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Principals of Engineering (POE) All Year 1 High School Credit 9-12 Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic:
Biomedical Innovations Elective, All Year 1 High School Credit 12 7
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Course Description:
In the final course of the PLTW Biomedical Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution. Prerequisite: Completion of first three courses in the Biomedical Pathway.
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
OSU Mandarin V All Year 1 High School Credit, 1.2 Weight 9-12 Individualized Track Mandarin Chinese second level spoken communication, development of reading skills, and written composition. Individualized Track. Progress is sequential from one credit hour to the next with a demonstrated proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. Closed to native speakers of the language. Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese IV Dual credit with OSU-Application required for college credit
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Columbus State Community College (CSCC) Physical Geology Elective, 1 Semester 1 High School Credit, 1.2 Weight 9-12 General principles of physical geology are introduced including, the origin, composition, structure and dynamics of planet Earth. Topics are explored within the general context of plate tectonic theory and include: minerals and rocks, weathering and erosion, geological time, hydrology, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, oceans, landforms and natural resources. Laboratory work involves the practical application of geologic principles such as rock and mineral identification, geologic and topographic map interpretation; simulation of stream, ocean, glacier, and tectonic behavior; analysis of on-line data from USGS, NOAA, NASA, GIS and commercial geologic sources; and field experiences in the 80-acre Wetland Nature Preserve.
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
All Girls Wellness 1 Semester .25 credit P.E. 9-12 This curriculum is a female-only class, designed to give students the optimal environment for participation. This class is offered to females who are interested in learning more about how to maintain a healthy active lifestyle beyond weight training and traditional physical education activities. The curriculum will highlight the significance of lifetime physical fitness, leisure time activities and nutrition. Examples of these activities may include: Badminton, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Frisbee Golf, Self-Defense, and components of fitness, body image, Fitness training sessions, and various sport competitions.
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Health Required 1 Semester (.5) 9-12 Health combines the concepts, topics, information, and skills formerly offered in physical education and health. The integration of these subject areas helps students foster an awareness and understanding of these interrelationships through the study of the components of wellness, including personal fitness, health, and nutrition.
Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Lifetime Sports 1 Semester .25 credit P.E. 9-12 This curriculum will highlight the significance of lifetime physical fitness, leisure time activities and sportsmanship. Lifetime Sports activities will focus on court and field games. Examples of these activities may include: Ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee Golf, Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis Pickle Ball, Fitness and Table Tennis. This class will also stress the importance of performance, sportsmanship and rules and regulations. The class will focus on overall wellness and all students will Fitness Test three times within the semester. 8
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Course Name: Course Type/Length: Credit: Target Demographic: Course Description:
Stress Management 1 Semester .25 credit P.E. 9-12 This course includes an overview of stress and its impact on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness. Coping strategies, relaxation techniques, healthy eating behaviors, and physical activities for stress reduction including yoga, pilates, zoomba will be explored.
Course Name Modifications:
IX.
KAP English 12, previously KAP British Literature KAP Law and Government, previously KAP Honors Law and Government Lifetime Sports, Previously Wellness
Public Participation Members of the public are invited to address the Board of Education. (Please see Instructions for Public Participation at end of agenda).
X.
Adjournment Next Work Session: March 14, 2016 - 6:30 p.m. – The McCoy Center, Mershad Hall Next Regular Board Meeting: March 28, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. – The McCoy Center, Mershad Hall
Notes: Instructions for Public Participation The Board of Education recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public participation at every regular meeting of the Board and shall publish rules to govern such participation in Board meetings. The presiding officer of each Board meeting at which public participation is permitted shall administer the rules of the Board for its conduct. The presiding officer shall be guided by the following rules: A. Public participation shall be permitted as indicated on the agenda. B. Anyone having a legitimate interest in the actions of the Board may participate during the public portion of a meeting. C. Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. D. Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation, if and when appropriate. E. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration. F. No participant may speak more than once during each period of participation. G. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually. H. Tape or video recordings are permitted, providing the person operating the recorder has received approval from the Superintendent prior to the Board meeting and agrees to the placement of the equipment and to abide by the following conditions: 1) No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience; 2) no interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session; 3) no commentary, adjustment of equipment, or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session.
I.
The presiding officer may 1) interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant’s statement when the Statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; 2) request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; 3) request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person’s conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; 4) call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; 5) waive these rules. The portion of the meeting during which the participation of the public is invited shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes at the beginning of the meeting early in the agenda.
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