I.C.E.A. Jonathan Hoover, I.C.E.A. President, was present. No report. O.A.P.S.E. No representative present.

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1 Following are minutes of the regular meeting of the Indian Creek Board of Education for the month of February The Indian Creek Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. at I.C.M.S. Mingo Junction. President Bob Smith called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. At roll call the following members were present: Dr. John Figel, Mr. Daniel Bove, Jr., Mrs. Kimberly Mark, Dr. Ted Starkey and Mr. Bob Smith. READING, APPROVAL, SIGNING OF MINUTES # Mrs. Mark moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2013 planning session and the January 10, 2013 organizational and regular board meetings. Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes. Motion approved 5-0. BILLS, FINANCIAL, BANK RECONCILIATION # Mr. Bove moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to approve the bills, financial report and bank reconciliation for the month of January Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes. Motion approved 5-0. INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS I.C.E.A. Jonathan Hoover, I.C.E.A. President, was present. No report. O.A.P.S.E. No representative present. Principal/Admin Council Mrs. Cecilia Fritz, Principal of Hills Elementary, introduced teacher Melissa Brown. Melissa Brown, Hills Elementary 5 th Grade Math Teacher, Student Senate Advisor and Character Education Advisor discussed the following: START Program Destination Imagination Accelerated Reading Program Mark Wade Project Pride Program Jump Rope for Heart American Heart Association community service project DARE Program Veterans Day Program sponsored by Character Education and Student Senate Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Relay for Life Math programs Math is a Blast Math OAA and incorporation of math across all curriculum, including art, physical education, library and various other school classes and projects Math Mentor Program The Board of Education thanked Mrs. Brown for her presentation and Principal Fritz and Hills Elementary and staff for all they do.

2 Cliff Allan addressed the Board in executive session. COMMUNICATIONS - None EXECUTIVE SESSION # Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to go into executive session to consider one or more, as applicable, of the marked items with respect to a public employee or official: 1. _x Appointment 2. _x Employment 3. _x Dismissal 4. _x Discipline 5. _x Promotion 6. _x Demotion 7. _x Compensation 8. _x_investigation of charges/complaints (unless public hearing requested) Vote on motion: Mr. Smith, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 5-0. Time: 6:31 P.M. Executive session ended at approximately 8:45 P.M. All members were present and the regular meeting resumed. OLD BUSINESS # Dr. Starkey moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to approve item A under Old Business A. Board Compensation Pursuant to the Ohio Constitution, Article II, Section 20, regarding Board member compensation, the Treasurer recommends the Board rescind Resolution #5-1-13, Item J, from the January 10, 2013 Organizational Meeting. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 5-0. ACCEPT ADDENDA # Mrs. Mark moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to accept an addendum to include items K through M under New Business and items E through H under Personnel. Vote on motion: Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes. Motion approved 5-0.

3 NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH M, EXCLUDING ITEM E # Mrs. Mark moved and Dr. Starkey seconded the motion to approve items A through M, excluding Item E. A.Bills to Be Considered, Over $5, and/or Improper Procedure The Treasurer recommends payment of the following invoices that have been submitted for payment: Jefferson Landmark, Inc. $13, for heating oil for Wayne Elementary Jefferson Landmark, Inc. $24, for fuel for busses Redrock Fence Co. $7, for chain link Hills Elementary playground Step-By-Step Learning, LLC $28, for phonological awareness and decoding kits (paid for With Title I and IDEA B funds) Jim Davis Enterprises $10, for repairing parking lot at Hills Elementary AEP Energy $3, for electric service at Hills Elementary (improper procedure) AEP Power $9, for various District electric service for December (improper procedure) Jefferson Co ESC $3, for visually impaired unit aide 2 nd quarter payment (improper procedure) The following are invoices for the Middle School Project and are paid for with Middle School Project funds: AEP $11, for electric service at middle school for December (improper procedure) Redrock Fence Company $27, for guardrail and sidewalk fencing Southeast Security Co $6, for 48 port switch Wenger Corp. $9, for music stands and chairs Wood Electric $414, for pay application #22 for electric contractor (improper procedure) Colaianni Construction $509, for pay application #17 for general contractor (improper procedure B. District Calendar The Superintendent recommends the Board approve adoption of the District Calendar for school year C. Board Policy The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following changes to Board Policy: Revisions: GCBB Professional Staff Supplemental Contracts IGBJ Title I Programs (previously Parent Participation in Title I Programs) IGD Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities

4 IGDJ Interscholastic Athletics D. Board Compensation Pursuant to the Ohio Constitution Article 11, Section 20, the Treasurer recommends the Board set Board members compensation at $ per meeting attended, up to a maximum of twenty-four Board meetings per year. The Board agreed the per meeting compensation will remain the same at $80.00 per meeting. E. Resolution TABLED Pursuant to the recommendations of State Auditor, Dave Yost, during the District s performance audit, the Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board adopt a resolution to close Wayne Elementary School at the conclusion of the school year, and further request the Board to grant authorization to the Superintendent to reassign staff, as per the ICEA and OAPSE Negotiated Agreements, and assign students to the remaining buildings to maximize facility usage and balance the fiscal budget. F. OSBA & Legal Assistance Fund Memberships The Superintendent recommends the Board approve renewal of membership in the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) for calendar year 2013, at a cost of $5, and the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for calendar year 2013 at a cost of $ G. Appropriation Modifications The Treasurer recommends approval of the following appropriation modifications that are necessary to fulfill purchasing requests: Supplemental appropriations of $2, for Student Activity Funds (200): $ for ICMS Media Club (936F) and $1, for ICMS Student Council Supplemental appropriations of $263, for Middle School Project Local Interest Fund ( ) H. Establish Fund and Appropriate The Treasurer recommends that fund , Jefferson County ESC Best Practice Grant FY13, be established and $ be appropriated. I. Establish Fund and Appropriate The Treasurer recommends that fund , OSFC Middle School Project Budget Amendment #2 Fund be established and $656, be appropriated. J. Sale of Board-Owned Property As a result of the public auction held on January 26, 2013, the Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board approve the sale of the Board-owned property located at 110 Steuben Street in Mingo Junction, Ohio, for the amount of $25,000.00, to Gold Nugget Properties, LLC.

5 K. Agreement Wintersville Baseball Association The Superintendent recommends the Board approve to continue the agreement with the Wintersville Baseball Association to grant the Association exclusive use of the athletic fields at 587 Bantam Ridge Road, Wintersville, Ohio, and Indian Creek High School, 200 Park Drive, Wintersville, Ohio for Association games, practices, and related activities. This agreement shall remain in effect for one year from the date of its execution. (attachment) L. Preschool Sliding Fee Schedule The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the sliding fee scale for preschool for the school year. (attachment) M. Board Policy The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following changes to Board policy: (attachments) Revisions: ICBEA Reading Skills Assessments and Interventions (Third Grade Reading Guarantee) ICBEA-R Reading Skills Assessments and Intervention Regulations Vote on motion: Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes. Motion approved 5-0. OTHER MATTERS PERSONNEL APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH H # Mr. Bove moved and Mrs. Mark seconded the motion to approve items A through H under Personnel. A. Employment Classified Substitute List The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following individuals for inclusion on the classified substitute list. Approval is contingent upon individual obtaining or showing proof of the required background checks. DARLING, Cathleen Bus driver FETTY, Janice Bus driver MORELLI, Rich Custodian SHEPHERD, Leanna Classroom aide, secretary, cafeteria B. Employment After-School Intervention and After-School OGT Intervention

6 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following individuals in the positions listed for After-School Intervention to be held March 12 through April 18, 2013, and After-School OGT Intervention to be held February 25 through March 7, $18.00 per hour: Mary F. Lucas, Lynn Mikesell, Donna Ardito, Ken Herron Teachers & Substitute $16.67 per hour: Jane Bennett, Kim Carnahan, Mary L. Morgan, Amanda Roach, Beverly Brenda, Lori Roberts, Brittany Sperlazza, Claudia Barrett, Vangelle Stakian, Lola Ellsworth, Joann Mulrooney, Ellie Churchman, James Mort, Kristi Sciarra, Megan Evans, Ken Herron, Sarah Houser, Linda Kolbus, Patricia Peckins, Ashley Vitello, Toni Voltz; Ruthann Rankin, Cathy DiBenedetto, Willemijn Lambright, Michelle Paulowski, Gina Guiliani, Amy Palma, Kristen Wiggam, Keith Swearingen $7.85 per hour: Brenda Hyde, Linda Scarabino, Deborah Conn C. Employment Classified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Crystal Davis, in the position of bus attendant, effective February 1, One-year, probationary contract and salary pursuant to the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement. Position is 5 days per week, 184 days per year. Employment is contingent upon individual obtaining or presenting proof of required background checks. D. Employment - Classified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Debra Baker, in the position of bus driver, effective February 1, One-year, probationary contract and salary pursuant to the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement. Position is 5 days per week, 184 days per year. Employment is contingent upon individual obtaining or presenting proof of required background checks. E. Employment After-School Intervention and After-School OGT Intervention The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following individuals in the positions listed for After-School Intervention to be held March 12 through April 18, 2013, and After-School OGT Intervention to be held February 25 through March 7, Teachers & Substitute $16.67 per hour: Darlene Armstrong, Jennifer Barnett, Clarice Otto, Amy Geddis F. Resignation Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation request of intervention teacher, Jenna Provenzano, for personal reasons, effective March 8, Ms. Provenzano resigns after 3½ years of service to the District. G. Classified Substitute List The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following individuals for inclusion on the classified substitute list. Approval is contingent upon individual(s) obtaining or showing proof of the required background checks. FITHEN, Edward Custodian, bus driver

7 H. Athletic Workers The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following individuals as spring athletic workers for the school year: Jean Miller, Theresa Miller Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Dr. Figel, yes. Motion approved 5-0. REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS a. Student Achievement Mrs. Kimberly Mark congratulated the ICHS Girls Varsity Basketball team and coaches for making it to the district tournament, the 8 th grade BMAC winners and the District Spelling Bee winners. b. Legislative Dr. Ted Starkey no report. REPORT OF BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES - No report. REPORT OF TREASURER/CFO Mrs. Todoroff reviewed the health insurance renewal. REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Chappelear recognized the teachers for their work with the new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System, as well as the Principals and their work with the new Ohio Principal Evaluation System. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Rocchi read a statement regarding the closure of Wayne Elementary. SPECIAL MEETING # Mrs. Mark moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to hold a special meeting on February, 28, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. at the middle school to discuss and consider the closure of Wayne Elementary. ADJOURNMENT # Mrs. Mark moved to adjourn. Time: 9:07 P.M. ATTEST: Board President Treasurer