- Regular Board Meeting of December 15,

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1 - Regular Board Meeting of December 15, The Alliance City Board of Education met in Regular Session on the 15th of December 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Alliance City Board of Education Office. The meeting was called to order and Mr. Heath called the role: Mr. John Frazier, President Mr. John Gasparik, Vice President Mr. Mike Dreger Mr. Jim Edwards Mr. Bill Koch Mr. Talbert and Mr. Heath were also present. Moved by Mr. Edwards and seconded by Mr. Dreger to approve the minutes as stated: 1. November 17, Regular Meeting 2. December 1, Workshop Meeting Vote on Motion: Approve Mr. Frazier Yes Minutes Mr. Gasparik Yes Mr. Dreger Yes Mr. Edwards Yes Five Yeas Motion Passed. STUDENT MEMBER UPDATE - Neil Rogers EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Mr. Dreger and seconded by Mr. Gasparik to approve Superintendent s Report Items A-I as listed below: A. Approve the calendar for the school year. B. Approve the following resolution: Whereas, the District is a participating member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA);; and Whereas, the District therefore has agreed to the rules and regulations promulgated by OHSAA:

2 It is therefore resolved as follows: BOE - December 15, The operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, is prohibited on Alliance City School District premises during District-sponsored contests (including scrimmages and previews), practices, and activities under the auspices of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). 2. District officials may deny admission or entry to anyone attempting to use a UAV until the event has been completed. 3. Any exception to this regulation must be approved in advance by the Superintendent. C. Approve the following Board policies: 1130 Conflict of Interest FMLA Leave (NEW) Single Gender Classes & Activities 2461 Recording of District Meetings Involving Students and/or Parents 3113 Conflict of Interest 3120 Employment of Professional Staff FMLA Leave 4113 Conflict of Interest FMLA Leave (NEW) Sexual Violence 7510 Use of District Premises 8420 Emergency Situations at Schools 8452 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) 8500 Food Services 9211 District Support Organizations D. Approve the reappointment of Jodene Hardy to the Rodman Public Library Board for a term of seven (7) years starting January 1, E. Approve agreement with the City of Alliance to provide a resource officer for Alliance City Schools as the District requests. The actual cost will be paid by the District to the City of Alliance. F. Approve the following resolution: Whereas, the District currently participates in a Medical Insurance plan provided through the Stark County Schools Council of Governments and: It is therefore resolved as follows:

3 BOE - December 15, 2015 The Alliance City Schools Board of Education will offer a Minimum Value plan provided through the Stark County Schools Council of Governments to employees who are not eligible for health insurance per the negotiated agreements, with the employees paying the entire cost, effective January 1, G. Approve overnight trip for the Wrestling Team to attend the Brooke High School Wrestling Tournament in Weirton, West Virginia from January 22, 2016 through January 23, H. Approve the following new courses for Alliance High School and Alliance Middle School Vote on Motion: Approve Mr. Frazier Yes Super. Mr. Gasparik Yes Items A-H Mr. Dreger Yes Mr. Edwards Yes Five Yeas. Motion Passed. Moved by Mr. Edwards and seconded by Mr. Koch to approve Personnel Items A1-5 as listed below: A. Approval of Appointments 1. Classified Staff a. Approve employment of Lina Lin (Lay Ben Toh) to provide interpreting services, $13.68 per hour, days and hours as needed for the school year (Acct. # ). b. Approve employment of David Jellison, Bus Driver, days and hours as needed, currently 4.5 hours per day, 189 workdays per year, 0 years of experience on the Board adopted salary schedule, effective December 2, c. Approve employment of Ronda Pittman, LRC Technician, days and hours as needed, currently 5 hours per day, 185 work days per year, 0 years of experience on the Board adopted salary schedule, effective December 2, d. Approve employment of Cherie Howell, 2.5 hour cafeteria aide at Alliance Early Learning School, days and hours as needed, 180 work days per year, 0 years experience on the Board adopted salary schedule, effective December 14, 2015.

4 2. Certificated Staff BOE - December 15, 2015 a. Approve amending the annual salary rate of the third year of Michael Schott s Athletic Director contract to $87,505, effective July 1, Alliance Career Centre a. Approve employment of Angela Orlando, Teaching Assistant for the Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing, part-time, days and hours as needed, $20.70 per hour, effective December 2, 2015, (Acct. # ). b. Approve employment of Elizabeth Cadile as part-time Adult Education Cosmetology Instructor at the Alliance Career Centre, days and hours as needed, $20.00 per hour, effective December 15, 2015, pending pre-employment requirements (Acct. # ). 4. Approval of Substitutes a. Approve the following classified substitutes, for the position indicated, and effective date shown: 1. Kathleen Jarvis Sub Teacher Aide November 17, Jerry Wheeler Sub Cafe Aide November 23, David Jellison Sub Bus Driver November 24, Katie Brocklehurst Sub Cafe Aide November 30, Jerry Wheeler Sub Custodian December 7, Jesse Smith Sub Custodian December 8, 2015 b. Approve the following certificated substitutes for the school year: 1. Barbara Bansberg-Schied 5. Supplemental Assignments a. Approve employment of the following personnel, days and hours as needed for school year, for various positions at the Middle School 6-12 Navigator Grant Program: 1. Jenna Hoffman 2. Glenn Davidson

5 BOE - December 15, 2015 b. Approve payment of $100 to Gina Falconer to accompany the Alliance High School Orchestra students at the Solo and Ensemble Event on January 16, 2016 at GlenOak High School (to be paid from Orchestra Account # ). c. Approve payment of $200 to Brian Rodabaugh for designing and teaching the choreography for the Middle School Show Choir Concert (to be paid from AMS Chorus Account # ). d. Approve employment of the following Athletic Department Worker for the school year: 1. Matt Tafe e. Approve the following volunteer coaches for the school year: 1. Mary Brimlow Boys/Girls Bowling 2. Adontis Watson High School Wrestling f. Approve the following supplemental contracts for the school year: 1. Bret Cowden Assist. Show Choir Director non-certificated 2. Greg Gemberling Faculty Manager (replacing the Middle School Events Supervisor supplemental contract previously approved) g. Approve payment to Tracy Kohl for SPDG training held on December 3, 2015, 1.5 hours at her daily rate of pay (Acct. # ) Vote on Motion: Approve Mr. Frazier Yes Personnel Mr. Gasparik Abstain Items A1-5 Mr. Dreger Yes Mr. Edwards Yes Four Yeas. Motion Passed.

6 Moved by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mr. Edwards to approve Operations Item A as listed below: A. Award Bids BOE - December 15, Approve awarding bid through Stark County COG to Cardinal Bus to provide (1) Blue Bird 71 passenger bus in accordance with all Federal, State and Board of Education specifications for the total cost of $76, Vote on Motion: Approve Mr. Frazier Yes Operations Mr. Gasparik Yes Item A Mr. Dreger Yes Mr. Edwards Yes Four Yeas. Motion Passed. Moved by Mr. Edwards and seconded by Mr. Dreger to approve Finance Items A-B as listed below: A. Financial Reports 1. Approve Financial Status Reports for November Approve Board Bills for the month of November 2015 excluding those made to the University of Mount Union and to the City of Alliance. 3. Approve the following Then and Now certificates: PO #137598, #137795, # B. Donations 1. Accept grant donation of $50,000 from the Hoover Foundation for renovation/remodel of the High School for the Alliance Career Centre and the Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing. 2. Accept donation of used refrigerator from Julie Hale to Rockhill Elementary School, estimated value of $ Accept donation of 51 books from an anonymous donor to Northside Intermediate School Library/Media Center, valued at $ Accept donation of two Buddy Benches from Mike Zemrock (one for Parkway Elementary School and one for Rockhill Elementary School), valued at approximately $250.

7 BOE - December 15, Accept donation of $100 from Farmers National Bank to the Alliance Middle School for the 8th Grade Honors Trip. 6. Accept donation of $130 from an anonymous donor to the Alliance Early Learning School to be used for the students needs Vote on Motion: Approve Mr. Frazier Yes Finance Mr. Gasparik Yes Items A-B Mr. Dreger Yes Mr. Edwards Yes Five Yeas. Motion Passed. BOARD PRESIDENT S REPORT Thank you to retiring Board members. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. Board Workshop to be held January 6, 2016, at 5:30pm at the Administration Office. B. Regular Board of Education meeting to be held January 19, 2016 at 6:30pm at the Administration Office. C. Board Organizational meeting to be held on January 6, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the Administration Office. SUPERINTENDENT S REMARKS Thank you to Mr. Edwards and Mr. Dreger CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m., President, Treasurer

8 - Organizational Meeting of January The Alliance City Board of Education met for an Organizational Meeting on the 6th of January, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the Alliance City Board of Education Office. The meeting was called to order and Mr. Heath called the role: Mr. John Frazier, President, Pro Tempore Mr. John Gasparik Ms. Sally Ailes Ms. Elayne Dunlap Mr. William Koch Mr. Talbert and Mr. Heath were also present. Moved by Mr. Frazier and seconded by Mr. Koch to nominate Mr. John Gasparik as President of the Alliance Board of Education. Vote on Motion: Vote on Motion: Nominate Mr. Frazier Yes Mr. Gasparik Mr. Gasparik Yes as President Ms. Ailes Yes Ms. Dunlap Yes Five Yeas. Motion Passed. Mr. Gasparik was declared President of the Alliance Board of Education and assumed the office. Moved by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mr. Gasparik to nominate Mr. Frazier Vice-President of the Alliance Board of Education. Vote on Motion: Vote on Motion: Nominate Mr. Frazier Yes Mr. Frazier Mr. Gasparik Yes as Vice- Ms. Ailes Yes President Ms. Dunlap Yes Five Yeas. Motion Passed.

9 Organization Meeting - January 2016 Mr. Frazier was declared Vice-President of the Alliance Board of Education and assumed the office. Moved by Mr. Frazier and seconded by Mr. Dunlap that the Board approve the Consent Agenda Organizational Resolutions: RESOLUTIONS Regular meetings of the Alliance Board of Education shall be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Offices, 200 Glamorgan Street. Board workshops are scheduled to be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Offices. Said Board of Education may set an alternate date or other locations as determined by the Board Board members shall be compensated at $ per monthly meeting. Such compensation shall be paid only for meetings attended and shall not exceed twenty-four meetings in Calendar year Board members shall be reimbursed at the rate of $.40 per mile when using their private vehicles for Board business Under provisions of Ohio Revised Code Section the Board of Education of the Alliance City School District does hereby establish a Service Fund, such fund to be set aside as an account within the General Fund, and therein hereby appropriated for the purpose of said "Service Fund" the sum of $20,000 which amount shall be incorporated into the appropriations of this school district for the year That the Board of Education of the Alliance City School District authorize the Treasurer to sign checks for the withdrawal or transfer of funds which have been deposited in the: Charter One Bank Key Bank Huntington Bank First Merit Bank Star Ohio Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC Consumer National Bank The bond of the Treasurer shall be fixed at $100,000.00, and that the Treasurer be authorized and directed to provide bond satisfactory to the Alliance Board of Education.

10 Organization Meeting - January The Alliance Board of Education hereby authorizes and directs the Treasurer to secure advances from the county auditor when funds become available to the school district That the Alliance Board of Education authorizes and directs the Treasurer to invest interim funds at the most productive interest rate whenever funds are available consistent with primary objective of preservation of principal The Alliance Board of Education hereby authorizes the Treasurer to pay all bills within the limits of the appropriation resolution as bills are received and when merchandise or services have been received or rendered and approved for payment by the Superintendent or his designee That the Alliance Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to employ such temporary personnel as is needed. Such employments to be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting, providing all employment documentation is in order The Alliance Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designated assistant to serve as the purchasing agent for the school district including purchases from Federal Surplus Property The Alliance Board of Education hereby agrees to renew its membership in the Ohio School Boards Association at the current membership rate plus subscriptions to: Briefcase and to join the Legal Assistance Fund of OSBA The Alliance Board of Education hereby authorizes and directs the Superintendent to act as administrative officer for all Federal and State Grants and for entitlements, and to make application for any such grants and entitlements which are beneficial to the school district. The Superintendent is authorized to appoint project directors as needed from the district staff. Such directors' salary, if any, shall be paid from project revenue whenever possible The Alliance Board of Education hereby authorizes retaining the law firms of Squire Patton Boggs, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, Krugliak Wilkins Griffith & Dougherty, Lane Alton & Horst, LLC, Britton Smith Peters & Kalail and Bricker & Eckler to handle certain legal matters which are beyond the legal expertise of the city law director as determined by the Board of

11 Organization Meeting - January 2016 Education and/or Superintendent on an as needed basis. The Board of Education authorizes the superintendent to select and employ legal counsel and to initiate legal action to protect and/or defend the interests of the Board/District. Such actions may include but are not limited to appeals of tax issues, workers and unemployment compensation, litigation and actions before administrative agencies The Alliance Board of Education hereby adopts the tax budget as presented in Exhibit 'A' The Alliance Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent or his designee to approve or deny activity fund intents, purposes and budgets as submitted The Alliance Board of Education authorizes the Treasurer to attend public records training on behalf of the Board of Education members The Alliance Board of Education authorizes the Treasurer to issue blanket purchase orders not exceeding $3, The Alliance Board of Education authorizes the Treasurer to distribute interest earnings to General, Permanent Improvement, Food Service, District Agency, Auxiliary Services, Endowment Funds and any other fund the Treasurer deems appropriate at the month end. At the end of each month each individual fund balance will be divided by the total fund balance of all funds. Each percentage is then multiplied by the total amount of interest earned for the month. All interest in funds not listed above will go to the General Fund The Alliance Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when the Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignation shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent s acceptance The Alliance Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or non-teaching positions on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote or ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be

12 Organization Meeting - January 2016 Vote on Motion: deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee s acceptance of the Superintendent s offer Vote on Motion: Mr. Gasparik Yes Mr. Frazier Yes Ms. Ailes Yes Ms. Dunlap Yes Five Yeas. Motion Passed. Mr. Gasparik adjourned the meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m., President, Treasurer

13 - Board Workshop - January 6, The Alliance Board of Education met for a Board Workshop on the 6th day of January, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alliance City Board of Education Office. The meeting was called to order and Mr. Gasparik called the role: Mr. John Gasparik, President Mr. John Frazier, V. President Ms. Sally Ailes Ms. Elayne Dunlap Mr. Bill Koch Mr. Talbert, and Mr. Heath were also present. Executive Session Moved by Mr. Frazier and seconded by Ms. Ailes that the Board move into Executive Session to discuss the employment, dismissal, discipline, or investigation of charges or complaints against an employee at 5:31p.m Vote on Motion: Move into Mr. Frazier Yes Executive Mr. Gasparik Yes Session Ms. Ailes Yes Ms. Dunlap Yes Four Yeas. Motion Passed. The Board moved into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:59 p.m. Treasurer s Agenda December Financial Reports Stark County Auditor Tax Year 2015 valuation, millage and tax estimates FY2015 Audit Superintendent s Agenda Substitute teacher pay rate Public records request for anti choking device Report card roll-out 2016 Workshop Topics: February Workshop Topics Phase II AHS/Career Centre Project building start times and transportation schedule

14 March Workshop Topics Staffing - Part I (including possible non-renews or additional needs) Phase II AHS/Career Centre Project, Success Program redesign and relaunch AMS schedule update/northside schedule update April Workshop Topics Staff for Phase II AHS/Career Centre Project Administrative contracts Teacher contracts/tenure May Workshop Topics Staff for Phase II AHS/Career Centre Project Finalize start and end times for buildings/transportation June Workshop Topics July Workshop Topics Course of study adoption for new courses Workshop - January 6, 2016 Personnel Recommendation to hire half-time Special Needs Assistant at Alliance Early Learning School Megan Green Pre-school teacher - recommendation to approve Long Term Child Care Absence sub pay once 60th day is reached Resignation of Erin Sawyer, Speech Pathologist, effective January 22, 2016 The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m., President, Treasurer