NILES CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

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1 Page 73 NILES CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION At 6:00 P.M., on June 30, 2011, the Niles City School District s Board of Education met in regular session with the following members present upon roll call: Mrs. Traci L. Buttar, Mr. Eric J. Lanham, Mr. Richard J. Limongi, and Mr. Tony Perrone, with Mrs. Marlene O. Rhodes presiding. Mr. Adduci asked to be excused from the meeting for personal reasons. Executive Session At 6:02 P.M., Mr. Lanham moved that, under the provision of O.R.C , the Niles City Board of Education will recess to Executive Session to discuss: 1. The appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of an employee. Roll call: Mr. Lanham, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes At 6:18 P.M., Mr. Limongi moved to reconvene the Board Meeting. Roll call: Mr. Limongi, Mr. Lanham, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Res. No Adopt the Agenda Mr. Limongi moved to adopt the Agenda as presented. (Minute File 11-78) Roll call: Mr. Limongi, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Res. No Approve the Minutes Mr. Perrone moved to adopt the Minutes from the Special Meetings of May 4, 2011, May 5, 2011, and May 9, 2011; the May 19, 2011, Regular Board Meeting; and the Special Board Meeting on May 31, (Minute File 11-79) Roll call: Mr. Perrone, Mr. Lanham, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes

2 Page 74 Communications to the Niles City Board of Education Written Communications--None Public Comments Johnathan White, Shadow Ridge Dr., Niles, Ohio, suggested that the audience give a vote of confidence to the Board of Education. Mr. White also asked that the public not attack the new Superintendent, Mark Robinson. He then asked for an explanation of how the Superintendent can accumulate 400 sick leave days. Marlene Rhodes addressed his question and said that is well within the realm of the law. Sam Ragozine, 1032 Holtz St., Niles, Ohio asked if Mr. Robinson s status is hired or retired and rehired. He wanted to know why it was necessary to hire a firm (O.S.B.A.) to find this guy (Mark Robinson). He also wanted to know how the district can afford to pay Mr. Robinson s new contract, when he (Sam) was not allowed to buy paint for the bathroom of the stadium. Marlene Rhodes addressed his questions. Sam reiterated, How do we do all this when we are always broke? The audience applauded. Tony Perrone addressed Sam Ragozine. Mr. Perrone referred to the letter in the Niles Times, and proceeded to read the letter. Mike Guarneri, 1860 Robin Court, Niles, Ohio, said that there is no doubt that the Board of Education needed to hire a Superintendent to run the school district, but, he pointed out that the new Superintendent has no blood line connections to the community, and that there is no money. He accused the Board of Education of turning their backs on the employees. He wanted to know how, as a Board of Education, they can justify paying the new Superintendent substantially more than the previous Superintendent, while saying no to the teachers. Mr. Perrone tried to respond with the assistance of Mr. Limongi. Fawnda Barker, 1868 Robin Court, Niles, Ohio, read a prepared written statement. (Minute File 11-79) Marlene Rhodes explained about her Facebook page and how it relates to Senate Bill 5. Mr. Limongi informed the audience that the Board had previously talked to Mr. Adduci asking for suggestions for cost saving factors. Mr. Limongi also added that the Board had no direction for the district. Debbie Anderson, 2118 Robbins Ave., Apt. 509, Niles, Ohio, said that the Board knew for the last three (3) years that something like this was going to happen! Why didn t they prepare. Vicki Raptis, 521 Hazel Ave., Girard, Ohio, said that it was disheartening to see this gentleman, from outside the area, come into the school district and make that amount of money, when there is no money for the teachers. Ron Puckett, 18 George St., Niles, Ohio, wondered why the Board of Education hasn t learned any lessons from the auto industry. They hired those expensive C.E.O. s and then the taxpayers ended up bailing the auto companies out. Trisha Smith, the parent of a student, Niles, Ohio, wanted to pay tribute to the teachers. She also stated that her children have had three (3) Superintendents in the past four (4) years. Board Committee Reports Niles City Parks Department Advisory Board None Legislative Liaison to O.S.B.A. None Athletic Council None T.C.T.C. School Board Marlene Rhodes had a prepared written statement entitled June 30, 2011, Report to the Niles Board of Education, T.C.T.C. Report (Minute File 11-79) Student Achievement Liaison None

3 Page 75 Business Advisory Council None Family & Community Engagement None Board Discussion of Current School Issues Principal s Reports Joanna Gatta, Principal at Jackson Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School, reported on the kindergarten graduation. She said that the current school year ended and everyone is getting ready for the 2012 school year. John Yuhasz, Principal at Niles Middle School, said that there will be two weeks of O.G.T. Summer Intervention. Great Job prizes were awarded to the Middle School students at the end of the school year. Carla Rose and Anna Keatley went for training on a new web program. He also discussed the student mentor program. Building Project Reports Marlene Rhodes updated the public on the current O.S.F.C. building projects. Mr. Limongi added some comments about the floor coverings. Mr. Lanham had a few additional comments. Recommendations, Commendations, and/or Presentations--None Res. No Treasurer s Report A. Mr. Perrone recommended to the Board of Education that it accept and/or approve the following: 1. Financial Reports for May, 2011 (Minute File 11-80): Fund Cash Report Check List (Summary/Detail) Investment Report Spending Plan Funds Yearly Revenue and Expenditure Report by Month (SM-2) Monthly Budget/Variance Report Cafeteria Fund Construction Financial Statements Employee Benefits Statements Maintenance Fund Athletic Account Transportation Report 2. Final Appropriations for June 30, 2011 (FY-2011) (Minute File 11-80) 3. Temporary Appropriations for July 1, 2011 (FY-2012) (Minute File 11-80) 4. Approve the Annual Premium renewals with Ohio School Plan, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, (Minute File 11-80) Liability Premium $16,675.00

4 Page 76 Violence Premium 1, Automobile Premium 11, Property Premium 34, Total $64, Roll call: Mr. Perrone, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Superintendent s Personnel Recommendations It is recommended to the Board of Education that the resolutions listed below regarding personnel be approved as submitted: Res. No A. Resignations, Retirements, Non-Renewals Certificated 1. Mr. Lanham moved to approve Christina Brown s resignation as a Teacher of Exceptional Children at Niles McKinley High School, effective July 31, (Minute File 11-81) Seconded: Mr. Limongi Roll call: Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Supplemental 2. Mrs. Buttar moved to approve Eric Jones s resignation as the Assistant Girls Softball Coach for the school year. (Minute File 11-81) Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Res. No B. Employment of Personnel/Salary Adjustments Classified 1. Mr. Lanham moved to approve Debra Hawkes request for time off without pay from her position as a Cook Manager at Washington Elementary School, effective November 14-18, (Minute File 11-82) Roll call: Mr. Lanham, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes

5 Page Mrs. Buttar moved to approve Diana Mostoller s request for time off without pay from her position as an Administrative Assistant at Rhodes Elementary School, effective June 21-23, (Minute File 11-82) Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Perrone, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Certified 3. Mr. Lanham moved to grant continuing contract status (tenure) to the following individual, effective August 24, She has met all of the necessary requirements and has the recommendation of her respective building principal: Claudia L. Freeze, Washington Elementary School Art Teacher Roll call: Mr. Lanham, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes 4. Mr. Limongi moved to approve the following salary adjustment (due to the completion of additional coursework, effective August 24, 2011 (as per the N.C.T.A. Master Contract): Laura M. Revetti, Washington Elementary School, Teacher of Exceptional Children From: Bachelors 3 years experience $33, To: Bachelors years experience $35, Rebekah L. Loveland, Jackson Elementary School, Kindergarten Teacher From: Bachelors 5 years experience $36, To: Bachelors years experience $38, Rita Ragozzino, Niles Middle School, Math Teacher From: Bachelors 9 years experience $43, To: Bachelors years experience $45, Katherine E. Yost, Rhodes Elementary School, Title I Teacher From: Bachelors 9 years experience $43, To: Bachelors years experience $45, Kathleen L. Trunick, Rhodes Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher From: Bachelors years experience $36, To: Masters 4 years experience $38, Victoria R. Janik, Niles McKinley High School, Guidance Counselor From: Masters 33 years experience $62, To: Masters years experience $64, Roll call: Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes

6 Page Mr. Lanham moved to approve extended time for the following individuals, at their per diem rate, for the school year (additional time may be granted with approval from the Superintendent): Carla Dean, Head Band Director, 20 days Loren Gargano, High School Guidance Counselor, 10 days Victoria Janik, High School Guidance Counselor, 10 days Timothy Johnson, Middle School Guidance Counselor, 10 days Nancy Tricomi, Business Education (C.B.E.), 5 days Roll call: Mr. Lanham, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Supplemental 6. Mr. Perrone moved to approve the appointment of the following individuals in their respective activity and/or athletic supplemental positions for the school year and grant each a One-Year Limited Supplemental Contract, as per the N.C.T.A. Master Contract: POSITION PERCENT SALARY NAME Track--Head Girls 12 $3, Holmes-Chambers, Carol Annual Advisor 8 $2, Sprague, Richard Art Guild (9-12) 3 $ DeLucia, Laurie Art Guild (6-8) 3 $ Tricomi, Patricia Band Director 17 $4, Dean, Carla Band Director--Assistant 13 $3, Broennle, Charissa Spanish Club 3 $ Little, Mary Italian Club 3 $ Revmatas, Jessica French Club 3 $ Cox, Stephanie Future Teachers of America 3 $ McMahon, Mary Ann Computer Club 3 $ Wilkins, Richard National Honor Society 3 $ Spagnoletta, Michelle Students Against Drunk Drivers (S.A.D.D.) 3 $ Hardman, Brad Students for the Environment (Science) 3 $ Rovnak, Stephen Student Council Advisor 3 $ Hardman, Brad Key Club 1.5 (split) $ Hardman, Brad Class Sponsors--Senior 3 $ Hines, Caroline Class Sponsors--Junior 3 $ Wilkins, Richard Class Sponsors--Junior 3 $ Papalas, Stephen Class Sponsors--Freshman & Sophomore 3 $ Janik, Victoria Drama Coach 8 $2, Bowman, Susan Elementary Instrumental (Washington) 2 $ Silvestri, Antonio Elementary Instrumental (Jackson/North Rhodes) 2 $ Chambers, Eleanor English Festival Advisor--Niles Middle School 1.5 (split) $ Ledsome, Tracy English Festival Advisor--Niles Middle School 1.5 (split) $ Ciminero, Melissa English Festival Advisor--McKinley High School 3 $ Ries, Chad English Festival Advisor--McKinley High School 3 $ Spagnoletta, Michelle Music--Middle School (Instrumental) 5 $1, Broennle, Charissa Music--Middle School (Vocal) 3 $4, Gargano, Angela

7 Page 79 Prep Bowl Advisor--Niles Middle School Sixth Grade 5 $1, Tomerlin, Joyce Prep Bowl Advisor--Niles Middle School 5 $1, Jackson, Susan Prep Bowl Advisor--McKinley High School 5 $1, Sprague, Richard Speech & Debate Coach--Assistant 8 $2, Holmes-Chambers, Carol Student Newspaper/Video Yearbook 8 $2, Wilkins, Richard Vocal Director--High School 6 $1, Gargano, Angela A.M./P.M. Supervisor Monitor N.M.S. (1 hour per day; half hour in A.M. and half hour in P.M.) $10.00 per hour Zubyk, Alan Roll call: Mr. Perrone, Mr. Lanham, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Resolution to Employ a Non-Licensed Individual For Coaching or Directing a Pupil-Activity Program WHEREAS, the Niles City Board of Education has posted supplemental positions as being available to employees of the District who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such positions; and, WHEREAS, the Niles City Board of Education then advertised these positions as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such positions. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s) be employed as indicated. 7. Mr. Lanham moved to approve the appointment of the following individuals in their respective activity and/or athletic supplemental positions, for the school year, and grant each a One-Year Personal Service Contract, as per the N.C.T.A. Master Contract: POSITION PERCENT SALARY NAME Softball--Assistant Girls 3 (split) $ Hale, Aubrey Softball--Assistant Girls 3 (split) $ Dodgson, Thomas Football--8th Grade 10 $2, Mikesell, Thomas R. Football--Assistant Varsity 15 $4, Gulgas, George Cheerleading--9th Grade 6 $1, DeChristefero, Abbey Key Club 1.5 (split) $ Bowen, Kadie Drama Coach--Assistant 5 $1, Courim, Sharon Drill-Line Advisor 7 $1, Fisher, Holly Majorette Advisor 7 $1, Emch, Stacey Speech & Debate Coach 15 $4, Bassett, Michael Speech & Debate Coach--Assistant 8 $2, Revezzo, John

8 Page 80 Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Perrone, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Superintendent s Business Recommendations Res. No a. Mrs. Buttar moved to approve a Resolution by the School District Board Accepting K-2 Design Development Phase Submission. (Minute File 11-83) Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Perrone, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Res. No b. Mr. Limongi moved to approve the first and final reading of the following new and/or revised policy. (Minute File 11-84) EFF Food Sale Standards Discussion: Mrs. Rhodes added that the O.S.B.A. recommended policies were so much more in compliance than the other providers. Roll call: Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Res. No c. Mrs. Buttar moved to approve the Summer Intervention Program which provides intensive reading intervention for eligible third grade students. This program will be held at Washington Elementary School on August 2-5, 2011, from 8:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. Professional Development for teachers will be held on August 1, 2011, from 8:30 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. It is further recommended that the Board of Education approve the supplemental payments to all certificated staff involved in the intervention training at a rate of $30.00 per hour, upon the approval of an authorized timesheet, and classified employees at their per diem rate. Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Res. No d. Mr. Lanham moved to approve certificated and classified employees for mileage reimbursement at the negotiated rate per mile, for use of their personally owned vehicle for school business use, for the school year, as determined by the Superintendent of Schools. Employees will be paid according to the I.R.S. approved mileage reimbursement rate.

9 Page 81 Roll call: Mr. Lanham, Mr. Perrone, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Board Recommendations Res. No Mrs. Rhodes asked for a motion: 1. Mr. Limongi moved to place Rocco D. Adduci, the current Superintendent, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. Roll call: Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Res. No Mrs. Buttar moved that Mark J. Lucas is hereby appointed as Superintendent Pro Tempore to perform the duties of the Office of Superintendent until further notice, and that his salary shall, by agreement, remain at its current level while he is Superintendent Pro Tempore. Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes Executive Session At 7:22 P.M., Mrs. Buttar moved that, under the provision of O.R.C , the Niles City Board of Education will recess to Executive Session to discuss: 1. Negotiations Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Perrone, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Limongi, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes At 8:25 P.M., Mr. Perrone moved to reconvene the Board Meeting. Seconded: Mrs. Rhodes Roll call: Mr. Perrone, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Lanham, and Mr. Limongi Yes Adjourn At 8:26 P.M., Mrs. Buttar moved to adjourn the meeting.

10 Page 82 Seconded: Mr. Limongi Roll call: Mrs. Buttar, Mr. Limongi, Mr. Lanham, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Rhodes Yes IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER July 04, 2011 July 21, 2011 Independence Day--Closed Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 P.M., Niles Middle School RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Marlene O. Rhodes, President Linda C. Molinaro, Treasurer