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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 November 16, 2015 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.
October 12, 2015 Work Session (Exhibit 1) October 26, 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) Academic Achievements – Steve Gehlert National Merit Scholar Presentation Perfect Scores on State Assessments b) Fall Athletic Achievements – Steve Gehlert & Elizabeth Gonda Boys Golf Team – OCC Champions Girls State Tennis Tournament – Alexandra Cash – State Qualifier, Division I Singles Middle School Cross Country – Boys, 1st in State Middle School Cross Country – Girls, 4th in State
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3.
VI.
Discussion Items A.
VII.
Presentations/Reports a) Superintendent’s Report – Dr. April Domine b) Board Policy 5336 Care of Students with Diabetes – New – First Reading – Sheila Saunders (Exhibit 3) Updates a) Plain Local Education Association (PLEA) Update, Jill Tuttle b) Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) Update, Colleen Ruiz
Board Liaison Reports
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. Treasurer’s Items for Action 1. 2.
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the October, 2015 Financial Statement. (Exhibit 4) It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following appropriation modification due to increases in the following funds allocations.
Fund
B.
9/28/2015
Inc (Dec) to
11/16/2015
Approved Approp
Appropriations
Approved Approp
009 – Uniform School Supplies
$
370,412.72
$ 2,240.00
$
372,652.72
200 – Student Managed Activity
$
565,665.58
$ 1,626.50
$
567,292.08
300 – District Managed Activity
$
443,574.71
$12,000.00
$
455,574.71
Superintendent’s Personnel Items for Action 1.
Contracts for Certified Staff a) It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following resignations due to retirement. Name Position Effective Date Mary Elizabeth Johnston Language Arts – MS 02/19/16 Cathy Lindemuth Special Education – MS 05/31/16
2.
Motion to Approve Stipends a) It is recommended the Board of Education approve a stipend for the following teachers for Title I Family Literacy Night, not to exceed eight hours at their per diem rate. Payments will be made upon submission of time sheets to the Treasurer’s Office. Name Amanda Coe Kara Kent Michelle Kuebler Tracy Quillin Diana Smith Jason Worthington b)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following Non-Athletic Supplemental Contracts which are based on the negotiated agreement. Name Kimberly Blake Matthew Byrum Michelle Wright
Position SLC Team Leader Art Show Coordinator SLC Team Leader
Group/Step VI / 0 X/VI / 0
Amount $1,128.00 $ 489.00 $1,128.00
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c)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following Athletic Supplemental Contracts which are based on the negotiated agreement and funded by Pay to Participate Fees. Name
3.
Position
Group
Step
Salary
Herb Gregory
Basketball Coach-MS-7th-G
VI
8.2
$ 5,263.00
Sean Hooper
Swim Coach-MS .5
VI
2
$ 1,503.50
Jeff Blunt
Basketball Coach-HS-Head-G
II
6.2
$ 7,518.00
Larry Reichard
Wrestling Coach-HS-Head
II
3
$ 6,390.00
John Coffman
Swim Coach-HS-Assistant Varsity
IV
7.2
$ 6,390.00
Sam Davis
Basketball Coach-HS-Head-B
II
10
$ 9,021.00
Mike Eaton
Basketball Coach-MS-7th-B
VI
10
$ 6,014.00
John Galbreath
Wrestling Coach-MS-8th
VI
10
$ 6,014.00
Ashley Bauer
Basketball Coach-MS-8th-G
VI
4
$ 3,759.00
Sarah Hacker
Cheerleading Coach-MS-7th
VI
7.2
$ 4,887.00
Sarah Sautter
Cheerleading Coach-MS-8th
VI
7.2
$ 4,887.00
Chris Birnbrich
Swim Coach-MS .5
VI
6.2
$ 2,255.50
Dave Howard
Wrestling Coach-MS-7th
VI
8.2
$ 5,263.00
Randy Maxwell
Basketball Coach-HS-JV-G .33
IV
6.1
$ 2,004.67
Andrea McCullough
Cheerleading Coach-HS-JV .5
V
6.2
$ 2,631.50
Julie Guinsler
Cheerleading Coach-HS-JV .5
V
5
$ 2,443.50
Andy Moore
Basketball Coach-MS-8th-B
VI
10
$ 6,014.00
Stephen Was
Basketball Coach-HS-JV-G .33
IV
5
$ 1,879.67
Marc Cofer
Wrestling Coach-HS-Assistant Varsity
IV
10
$ 7,518.00
Tiffany Smith
Basketball Coach-HS-Asst Varsity-G
IV
2
$ 4,511.00
Andrea McCullough
Cheerleading Coach-HS Head-Winter
IV
1
$ 4,135.00
Jerry Tackett
Basketball Coach-HS-Asst Varsity-B
IV
10
$ 7,518.00
Tyler Tingley
Basketball Coach-HS-JV-B
IV
8.1
$ 6,766.00
Hannah Robertson
Basketball Coach-HS-JV-G .33
IV
0
$ 1,253.00
Dave Wharton
Swim Coach-HS-Head-B
II
10
$ 9,021.00
Dave Wharton
Swim Coach-HS-Head-G
II
10
$ 9,021.00
Motion to Approve Classified Contracts a) It is recommended the Board of Education approve the resignation for the following classified staff. Name Position Effective Date Vicki Burdick Educational Assistant 11/30/15 Timothy Jones Grounds Maintenance, Head 11/20/15 Emily Orr Educational Assistant 11/06/15 Colleen Ruiz Aide 11/03/15 Pamela Thomas Aide 11/16/15 b)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the resignation due to retirement for the following classified staff. Name Randall Charles
Position Custodian
Effective Date 01/01/16
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c)
It is recommended the Board of Education amend the contract for classified staff as indicated below. Name Position Richard Ciriachi Bus Driver
d)
Position PC Technician Publication & Technology Senior Technician
Position Educational Assistant Educational Assistant Educational Assistant
Salary/Days $48,465.75/260 $52,170.84/260 $77,389.42/260
Days/Hours 188/6.5 188/7 188/7
Contract Rate/Step 1 Year $19.24/10 1 Year $15.74/0 1 Year $15.74/0
Effective 11/09/15 11/09/15 11/16/15
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following volunteer coaches for club sports, pending satisfactory BCII/FBI checks. Name Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre Damian Hammond Joe Kola Grant Reader
g)
Restructured Position Network Manager Accounts Manager Systems & Data Manager
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the contract for the following classified staff as indicated below. Name Mary Ann Dunn Tamara Harris Pamela Thomas
f)
Effective Date 10/26/15
It is recommended the Board of Education amend the contracts for exempt non-teaching employees as indicated below due to the restructuring of the Technology Department effective 11/16/15. Name Joseph Baker Brian Dawson Douglas Jones
e)
From/To 7 Hours/5.5 Hours
Sport Boys Ice Hockey Bowling Boys Ice Hockey Boys Ice Hockey
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following as classified substitutes for the 2015-2016 school year, pending satisfactory BCII & FBI checks. Name Kerry Gastineau Christy Grimm Carla Karns Linda Lee Lauren Mercer Judy Miller Kathleen Noble Carol Warden Tricia Wirt
C.
Superintendent’s General Business Items for Action 1.
Motion to Approve Field Trips a)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve a field trip to the Ohio Model United Nations Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, December 6-8, 2015 for OMUN high school students. Two days of 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 5)
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b)
It is recommended the Board of Education approve a field trip to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Baroque Violin Shop, Cincinnati, Ohio on March 8, 2015 for seventh grade orchestra students. No costs will be incurred by the district and no school will be missed by students participating in the trip. All necessary paperwork has been completed. (Exhibit 6)
2.
Motion to Approve Software Contract It is recommended the Board of Education approve a three-year contract with ClassLink, Inc. for software licensure for $43,200.00. (Exhibit 7)
3.
Motion to Approve Future School Year Calendars It is recommended the Board of Education approve the school calendars for the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years. (Exhibit 8)
4.
Motion to Approve Course Addition It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following high school course, effective beginning with the second semester of the 2015-16 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
Honors Robotics II – Semester 0.5 Credit Semester 1.1 Weighting This course further develops student problem solving abilities through the use of bioloid and humanoid robots, however, it is a less in-depth study compared to the year-long version of this course. As part of the intial unit, students will gain an appreciation for their respective physical and logical capabilities, interfaces, and communication abilities. In the second unit, students will develop software robotic modules using various programming languages (such as Python and other proprietary languages) to perform new and complex robot behaviors to address a designated real-world classroom need. In the final unit, students will have the opportunity to apply their robotic modules and gained expertise in an associated authentic setting. Project management, active collaboration, and best practice product lifecycle strategies are all key concepts that will be utilized during the final two phases.
IX.
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.
Executive Session: Motion by ____________, Seconded by ____________ to enter into executive session at _________ p.m. as permitted by Section 121.22 (G) (4) of the Ohio Revised Code, for the evaluation or compensation of public employees.
XI.
Adjournment Next Regular Board Meeting: Monday, December 14th, 2015 – 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 5 11/12/15
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.
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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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