President Brashear led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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1 Geneva Area City Board of Education November 16, 2011 The Board of Education of the Geneva Area City School District met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., November 16, 2011, at the Geneva High School, in the auditorium. Work Session The Spanish Club trip to Costa Rica approved last fall has been cancelled. Mrs. Zappitelli explained that there would be no construction update tonight. Bids for Furnishings, Fixtures, and Loose Equipment were opened on Thursday, November 10, We were hoping to have a recommendation from Scaparotti Construction Group tonight, but due to the delay of one week in the bid opening and BSHM Architects attendance at OSBA s Capital Conference, the item has been removed from this Board agenda. The architects weren t available for interviews with the apparent low bidders, so the recommendation will be postponed until the next Board meeting. The initial bids did come in well below the estimates for the individual packages. Mrs. Wilt asked what was being done to fix the Walker Funeral Home property after damage from construction. Mrs. Zappitelli said she would look into it. At 7:00 p.m., the regular meeting was called to order by Mr. Brashear. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Visitors & Guests: Mr. Behm, Mr. Brashear, Mr. Foote, Mr. Trice, Mrs. Wilt, Superintendent Zappitelli, and Treasurer Lillie None Administrative Assistant Horvath; Principals Candela, Doherty, Haskins, Penzenik, and Wetherholt; Assistant Principals Belconis and Markijohn; GATA and OAPSE representatives; newspaper reporter and other citizens Certification by Treasurer of Compliance with Meeting Requirements Rules The Treasurer reported that we were in compliance with meeting notification rules. Pledge of Allegiance Correspondence President Brashear led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Zappitelli read a letter from the Ohio Department of Education and the State Board of Education recognizing the District for our performance on the Local Report Card during the school year. A certificate was also presented in recognition of exceptional effort and success in advancing to the designation of Effective.

2 Mr. Lillie presented a letter from the Ohio Department of Education indicating that our current five-year forecast shows a negative fund balance for fiscal year The letter notifies us, as required by RC , that the district must submit a proposal that will allow the district to avoid this deficit. The letter also informs us that the district could be placed in fiscal caution if we fail to submit an acceptable proposal Agenda Modification Hearing of Public Approval of Minutes Several modifications were made. Mr. Brashear announced that the Hearing of the Public would be moved to the beginning of the Superintendent s report. Mr. Foote moved, seconded by Mrs. Wilt, to approve the minutes of the regular session on October 19, 2011, as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call: YES: Behm, Brashear, Foote, Trice, and Wilt. Motion carried. Financial Report Mr. Trice moved, seconded by Mr. Behm, to approve the October, 2011 financial report as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call: YES: Brashear, Foote, Trice, Wilt, and Behm. Motion carried. Approval of Invoices Mr. Behm moved, seconded by Mr. Foote, to approve the October, 2011 invoices as paid and listed by the Treasurer. Roll Call: YES: Foote, Trice, Wilt, Behm, and Brashear. Motion carried. Informational Items - Current Investments (see addendum file) Legislative Report A-Tech Report No report was given. No report was given Report of the Superintendent District Update & Mrs. Zappitelli gave a short powerpoint presentation on where the Hearing of the Public District stood after the November levy failure. While the District would finish the current fiscal year with a cash balance around $700,000, FY2013 projections showed a negative balance of over $600,000. Obviously, the District cannot continue to operate with a deficit. The public was asked what they wanted the district to look like in the future. The public was given the opportunity to ask questions and give input. A sign-up sheet was passed around for those interested in hosting a coffee or small group sessions where input could be given and questions could be answered. All answers at this meeting and any others would be published and circulated by . At the end of the public portion, a show of hands was taken as to whether the District should go back on the ballot for new money or make cuts. Approximately 187 of the 191 people in attendance raised their hands to go back

3 on the ballot. However, the audience was a very small representation of the 62% who voted no at the last election. It was also pointed out that the District would have to make cuts for next year whether a new levy passed or failed during the course of RttT Update NEOLA Mrs. Zappitelli gave an RttT Update. The RttT Transformation Team is continuing to meet monthly to work on the goals set forth for Year Two in the Scope of Work. The Team has broken in to subgroups for each of the four Assurance Areas and have added staff to these teams to work on the goals. Upon Mrs. Zappitelli s recommendation, Mrs. Wilt moved, seconded by Mr. Foote, to approve a motion to accept the following new/revised/replacement policies for Board adoption. Policy numbers are: Roll Call: YES: Trice, Wilt, Behm, Brashear, and Foote. Motion carried. H.S. Band Trip to Washington D.C. Upon Mrs. Zappitelli s recommendation, Mr. Trice moved, seconded by Mrs. Wilt, approval for the Geneva High School Band to travel to Washington D.C. for a Festival Performance. The dates for the trip are April 19, 2011 through April 22, Mr. Behm asked if the band was raising all the funds for the trip, and Mr. Brashear assured him that they were. Roll Call: YES: Wilt, Behm, Brashear, Foote, and Trice. Motion carried Personnel Upon Mrs. Zappitelli s recommendation, Mr. Behm moved, seconded by Mr. Trice, the following personnel actions for the contract year: a. F.M.L.A. Donna R. Dingle, Bus Driver and Cafeteria Worker, leave of absence from 10/19/11 through 11/29/11. The leave will be designated under the Family Medical Leave Act. Kathy J. Rosebrugh, Special Needs Assistant, leave of absence from 10/17/11 through 10/25/11. The leave will be designated under the Family Medical Leave Act. Patricia A. Sturm, Bus Driver and Special Needs Assistant, leave of absence from 01/16/12 through 04/30/12. This leave will be designated under the Family Medical Leave Act. Candy L. Urcheck, Counselor, leave of absence from 10/31/11. The leave will be designated under the Family Medical Leave Act.

4 b. Change of Contract Ann M. Craig, from Custodian I, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, 8 hrs./day, 10 mos./year to Pony Express, High School, 3.5 hrs./day, 9 mos./year and Cafeteria Worker, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, 2.25 hrs./day, 9 mos./year, effective 11/07/11 Theresa M. Grimmett, Bus Garage, from Special Needs Assistant, hoursto-be-assigned, 9 mos./year to Bus Driver, 4.5 hrs./day, 9 mos./year, effective 11/07/11 Karen L. Ozbolt, Cafeteria, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, 9 mos./year from 2 hrs./day to 2.25 hrs./day, effective 11/07/11 c. Resignation Kelly A. Chapman, Bus Driver and Cafeteria Worker, effective 11/16/11 d. Reinstatement from RIF Marie E. Desmarais, Special Needs Assistant, hours-to-be-assigned, Austinburg Kindergarten 1/2-time, Mondays, Wednesdays, and alternating Fridays, 9 mos./ year, effective 11/07/11 e. I recommend the hiring of the following personnel on a one-year contract, to be paid according to the adopted wage guidelines, subject to meeting certification requirements of the State of Ohio, as well as a satisfactory physical examination, background check and/or other training, if applicable: 1) Extra Curricular Frank B. Armeni - Freshman Boys Basketball Anthony Cardaman - Freshman Wrestling Christian H. Stamper - Assist. Var. Wrestling, effective 10/26/11 2) Substitute Teacher Diane M. Craig 3) Adult Substitute Secretary & Educational Assistants Virginia M. Barnes Christine S. Cruea Theresa M. Saba Pegi J. Shupska, effective 11/09/11 Kathy L. Tobias

5 4) Substitute Custodian I Arthur B. Bearce Thomas M. Pachell Ralph L. Rounds Kathy L. Tobias 5) Substitute Custodian II/III Arthur B. Bearce Thomas M. Pachell Ralph L. Rounds 6) Cafeteria Pony Substitute Cindy L. Cloos 7) Substitute Bus Driver Christine S. Cruea 8) Activity Worker, effective 11/14/11 Gabe McCleod Roll Call: YES: Behm, Brashear, Foote, Trice, and Wilt. Motion carried. Volunteer Coach Upon Mrs. Zappitelli s recommendation, Mr. Foote moved, seconded by Mrs. Wilt, Board approval of the following volunteer coaches for the school year. Robert Bennett - Wrestling, effective 10/24/11 Russell Brown - Wrestling, effective 11/07/11 Cindy Zrubek - Swimming, effective 10/19/11 Roll Call: YES: Brashear, Foote, Trice, Wilt, and Behm. Motion carried. Adjournment Mr. Foote moved, seconded by Mr. Behm, to adjourn the regular session at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: YES: Foote, Trice, Wilt, Behm, and Brashear. Motion carried. The foregoing is a true and accurate record of the minutes and proceedings of the regular session held by the Board of Education of the Geneva Area City School District on November 16, 2011.