MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING. Thursday, June 25, 2015

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1 MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 25, 2015 (These minutes have been approved by the Board of Education. Approval will be considered at the next Board meeting.) MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE 7:00 A.M. Call to Order Pledge to Flag Roll Call: Bruce Kirkpatrick, President David Miller, Vice President Charlie Andrews Rob Dawson Mike Henry Others Present: Dave Lewis Superintendent Debbie Black Treasurer/CFO Kim Pittser Asst. Superintendent Bill Franke Business Manager Rob Enochs MTHS Principal Jason Binegar MTMS Asst. Principal Mike Bernard Special Education Director 6-12 Debbie Southward MTES Asst. Principal Amy Boston Curriculum Director K-5 Ryan Davis MTES Dean of Students Aaron Hammond MTHS Athletic Director Mission Statement of Miami Trace: The mission of the Miami Trace Local School District is to provide an effective educational program to engage every student in becoming a life-long learner and a responsible, productive citizen. Vision Statement of Miami Trace The Miami Trace Way: The Miami Trace community freely chooses to emphasize high standards in order to promote an environment conducive to learning, character building, and social well-being. Our methods may change in time, but The Miami Trace Way shall be a constant companion, our true measure of success. Since 1963 Public Participation: None. Agenda Adoption: The board president made the following changes to the agenda: (1) moved the item concerning depository agreements from the consent to regular agenda and (2) changed the 1

2 description of the Title I program from Targeted Assistance to School Wide (#11-A, consent agenda). The board president then inquired if there was a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion 15/106: Mr. Dawson moved to adopt the agenda with the changes. Mr. Henry Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, CONSENT AGENDA Minutes: The minutes for the June 9, 2015, regular meeting were submitted for approval. Resignation: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following resignations: A. Emily Dietsch-Knauss, Teacher, effective July 6, 2015 B. Marie R. Gill, Teacher, effective August 5, 2015 Employment: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following individuals to be employed as indicated: A. Certificated: ( School Year) Katie Ginn, Teacher, BA, Step 0 (pending receipt of official transcripts) B. Classified: ( School Year) 1. Vivian Casto Assignment: Route Assistant (Continuing Contract) 2. Sean Thomas Rohlfing Assignment: General Maintenance, Step 2, effective July 8, 2015 C. Substitute Bus Drivers: 1. Tina Anderson 2. Robert Davis 3. Phil Gant 4. Peggy Moore 5. Randa Redding 6. Sarah Rose 7. Brandy Smith 8. Megan Southward 9. Heather Stout D. Substitute Bus Mechanics: 1. Jason Cline 2. Rose Glaze 3. Brenda Johns 4. Rick Leeth 5. Judy Russell 6. Megan Southward E. Parent Mentor: Pam Thornburg Paid at a rate of $19.00 per hour to be paid from the Parent Mentor Grant (contingent upon approval of the Parent Mentor Grant) F. Substitute Cooks: 1. Suzette Burchett 2. Melissa Gillenwater 3. Janet Hunt 4. Kendal Muncie 5. Joni Smith 6. Deshna Stinson 7. Carolyn Trimble 2

3 G. Energy Specialist: ( School Year) Ryan Barnard One-year contract at a rate of $15, H. Supplemental/Pupil Activity Contracts: ( School Year) 1. Building Technology Specialists: a. Cortney Brackens b. Krissy Cooper c. Laura Hottinger d. Kendal Klingenstein e. Phil McNamara f. Kim Palm g. Cherise Roberts h. David Thomas i. Jackie Trimble j. Carrie Walton k. Joyce Wolfe 2. Athletics: ( School Year) a. Jack Anders Paid Freshman Football Coach b. Kyle McConnaughey Paid Golf Coach (Boys) c. Kim Schirtzinger Paid Tennis Coach (Girls) d. Josh Thoroman Paid Head Soccer Coach, Step 5 (Boys) e. Caitlin Zook Paid Head Soccer Coach (Girls) I. Summer School Physical Education Teacher: James Hatert, Teacher, effective June 1, 2015 J. Gifted Program $25.00 per hour: ( School Year) 1. Susie Berry 2. Amy Ford 3. Amy Gustin K. Summer Reading Camp $25.00 per hour, effective June 1, 2015: 1. Rebekah Bennett 2. Jamie Watt 3. Jennifer Carson 4. Hannah Reed 5. Katelyn Chester 6. Jordan Dewitt 7. Kyla Ousley 8. Brandi Green 9. Jennifer Pitstick 10. Courtney Rapp 11. Melissa Steele L. Miami Trace Middle School Career Based Intervention Program (CBIP) Student Workers for the School Year at a rate of $4.12: 1. Alexa Carson 2. Tobias Cline 3. Nicole Jo Conrad 4. Alexander Duncan 5. Kaitlyn Ellswroth 6. Skyler Garcia 7. Hailey Gilpen 8. Mackenzie Grafstrom 9. Heather Hinkley 10. Hunter Houser 11. Mackenzie Jean 12. Brayden Landenburg 13. Landon Elijah Lyons 14. Robert Maag 3

4 15. Aaron Miller 16. Aaron Morris 17. Brooklyn Poole 18. David Rutherford 19. Tapanga Sanderson 20. Gavin Taulbee 21. Mathew Warner 22. Anna Williams 23. Hailey Williams 24. Kaytlyn Wilson 25. Kaytlyn Young M. Extended Service Days: (FY15) 1. Matt Barga 4 additional days 2. Shirley Preston 4 additional days Elementary Volunteer: ( School Year) Lee Anne Layman MCO Enrollment for BWC: The treasurer recommended that the board approve enrollment with Comp Management Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) as the managed care organization (MCO) for workers compensation claims effective July 1, Third-Party Administrative Services: The treasurer recommended that the board approve an agreement with CompManagement for third-party administrative services for workers' compensation claims for policy year Enrollment for services begins September 21, 2015 Cashiers: The treasurer recommended that the following employees be approved to serve as building cashiers for school year: A. Central Office Teresa Streitenberger B. Bus Garage Joni Daniels-Blouse C. MTHS Nanci Sexten, Joni Henderson, Bev Walters, Kim Spangler D. MTMS Virginia Makselan, Edie Kay Jacobs, E. MTES Joyce Schlichter, Pam Robertson, Nita Green, Jana Self, Aimee Lindsey F. MTHS Food Service Judy Smith, Sharon Smith, Vicky Leeth, Joanne Marting, Jackie Williams G. MTMS Food Service Jennifer Pauley, Cathy Riley, Misty Wilson H. MTES Food Service Christy Dunlap, Kristina Queen, Jackie Williams, Linda Hays, Pat Noble, Tracy Oesterle Petty Cash/Change Funds: The treasurer recommended that the board approve the FY2016 petty cash/change funds as follows and approve the custodians as listed: Building Custodian Change Fund Petty Cash Central Office Teresa Streitenberger $ $ Bus Garage Joni Daniels-Blouse $ - $ MTHS Cafeteria Sharon Smith, Vicky Leeth $ $ - MTMS Virginia Makselan $ - $ MTMS Cafeteria Jennifer Pauley $ $ - MTES Joyce Schlichter $ - $ MTES Cafeteria Christy Dunlap, Kristina Queen $ $ - MTJH Athletics Debbie Southward $ $ - MTHS Athletics Jenna Persinger $2, $ - 4

5 Athletic Checking Accounts and Cashier Custodians: The treasurer recommended that the following athletic checking accounts and cashiers/custodians be approved for FY2016: MTJHS Debbie Southward $1, MTHS Athletics Jenna Persinger $3, Participation in State Grants: The treasurer recommends that the board approve the following state grant at the listed estimated amount for FY2016: A. Alternative Challenge Grant $19, B. Parent Mentor Grant $25, Participation in Federal Grants: The treasurer recommended that the board approve the following federal grants at the listed estimated amounts for FY2016: A. Title I School Wide $616, B. Title IIA Improving Teacher Quality $115, C. IDEA Special Education $552, D. Title VI-B Rural & Low-Income $ 44, E. Early Childhood Special Education $ 13, Miami Valley Educational Computer Association (MVECA) Contract: (See Exhibit A.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve a purchased services contract with Miami Valley Educational Computer Association (MVECA) for field technician services for the term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, Miami Valley Educational Computer Association (MVECA)Services Agreement : (See Exhibit B.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the renewal of the agreement with Miami Valley Educational Computer Association (MVECA) for computer services for FY16 for the time period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, Agreement: (See Exhibit C.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the agreement between Fayette County Memorial Hospital and Miami Trace Local Schools for athletic trainer services from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at no cost. Membership Fees: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the annual professional membership fee of $ each to the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) for the following positions: elementary principal, elementary assistant principals, and curriculum director. Membership Fees: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the annual professional membership fee of $ each to the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) for the following positions: high school principal, high school assistant principal, middle school principal, middle school assistant principal, and secondary curriculum director. Membership Fees: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the annual professional membership fee of $ each to the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) for the two special educations directors. Work Calendars for Van Drivers and Great Oaks Bus Driver: (See Exhibit D.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the work calendars for various van drivers and the Great Oaks bus driver as presented. 5

6 Membership Renewal: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the annual membership renewal with SOITA (Southern Ohio Instructional Technology Association) for the school year in the amount of $1, for membership and an additional cost of $2, for technology professional development, total amount of $3, to be paid out of the district technology budget. Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Services: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) services for the school year (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) at a rate of $ Middle School Book Club Fees: The superintendent recommended that the board approve a book club fee of $25.00 per student membership for school year. Donations: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following donations: A. Donations for the FY15 (See Exhibit E.) B. $ from Lucky You to be deposited in the MTHS Vocal Music Fund C. $1, from ABC Club to be deposited in the MTHS Vocal Music Fund D. $1, from an anonymous person to be deposited in the MTHS Vocal Music Fund Use of Facility: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the request from Jared Ralph with the Fayette County YMCA to use the fields/dugouts for the youth t-ball and coach pitch league games and practices on Monday Thursday from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on June 15, 2015, through August 6, (pending receipt of insurance paperwork) Security Voice Contract: (See Exhibit F.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the three year contract with Security Voice for the term of July 1, 2015, to June 20, 2018, for One Call Now Connect Plus services. Each year will be invoiced separately and will be paid out of the district technology budget. FFA Contract: (See Exhibit G.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the contract with Ohio Expositions Commission and Miami Trace FFA. Motion 15/107: Mr. Andrews moved to approve the consent agenda items. Mr. Miller Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, REGULAR AGENDA Depository Agreements: The treasurer recommended that the board approve depository agreements with the following financial institutions for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2020, for the district's active and interim funds: A. Merchants National Bank B. First State Bank C. U.S. Bank D. The Huntington National Bank E. Fifth Third Bank F. PNC Bank 6

7 Motion 15/108: Mr. Miller moved to approve the depository agreements. Mr. Dawson Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, Employment: The superintendent recommended that the board approve supplemental employment of Chris Miller as a girls golf coach for the school year. Motion 15/109: Mr. Andrews moved to employ Mr. Miller as recommended. Mr. Henry Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, abstain; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, Amended Appropriations: (See Exhibit H.) The treasurer recommended that the FY 2015 amended appropriations be approved as presented. Motion 15/110: Mr. Henry moved to approve the appropriations. Mr. Dawson seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, Temporary Appropriations: (See Exhibit I.) The treasurer recommended that the FY2016 temporary appropriations be approved as presented. Motion 15/111: Mr. Miller moved to approve the temporary appropriations. Mr. Andrews Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, Cashiers: The treasurer recommended that the following employees be approved to serve as building cashiers for school year: A. MTHS Gina Andrews B. MTMS Dawn Dawson C. MTMS Food Service Debbie Miller Motion 15/112: Mr. Dawson moved to approve Mrs. Andrews. Mr. Henry seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, abstain. Motion carried. Motion 15/113: Mr. Miller moved to approve Mrs. Dawson. Mr. Andrews seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, abstain. Motion carried. Motion 15/114: Mr. Andrews moved to approve Mrs. Miller. Mr. Henry 7

8 Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, abstain; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, Petty Cash/Change Funds: The treasurer recommended that the board approve the FY2016 petty cash/change funds as follows and approve the custodians as listed: Building Custodian Change Fund Petty Cash A. MTHS Gina Andrews $ - $ B. MTMS Cafeteria Debbie Miller $ $ - Motion 15/115: Mr. Miller moved to approve Mrs. Andrews. Mr. Dawson seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, abstain; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, Motion 15/116: Mr. Dawson moved to approve Mrs. Miller. Mr. Henry Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, abstain. Motion carried. Memorandum of Agreement: (See Exhibit J.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the Memorandum of Agreement as presented. Motion 15/117: Mr. Henry moved to approve the memorandum of agreement. Mr. Dawson Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, abstain. Motion carried. Non-Bargaining Hourly Staff: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following regarding non-bargaining hourly staff, and the treasurer recommended board approval for treasurer s office employees: Effective July 1, 2015, where it is determined by the Business Manager, or Treasurer for treasurer's office staff, that an employee's Associate's Degree is related to and is of benefit to the employee's current classification, and for which it is not a requirement or preferred status for the classification, there will be an amendment to the salary schedules to include a separate classification schedule to reflect a 10% increase on the base salary of the respective classification. Upon approval, qualifying non-bargaining unit employees will be placed on the new salary schedule at a step equal to their current step on the original salary schedule prior to obtaining their Associate's Degree. If prior to July 1, 2015, an employee was hired and placed on a step level which reflected advanced education or preferred education (whether required or preferred status), said employee is not eligible for this salary increase. Motion 15/118: Mr. Dawson moved to approve the recommendation regarding non-bargaining staff. Mr. Henry Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, High School Project Update: The superintendent, treasurer and business manager updated the board on the new high school project. The rating presentation is scheduled for July 13 in Chicago and the 8

9 district and the OFCC/OSFC are in the process of architect and construction manager selections. The district is electing to use the construction manager at risk method for the construction of the high school. Administrative Reports: A. Energy Specialist Report Mr. Ryan Barnard B. Assistant Superintendent Report Mrs. Kim Pittser Bullying Report C. Superintendent Report Mr. David Lewis Future Board Meeting Dates: A. July 14, 2015 Miami Trace Board Office 6:00 P.M. B. August 11, 2015 Miami Trace Board Office 6:00 P.M. C. August 25, 2015 Miami Trace Board Office 6:00 P.M. D. September 8, 2015 Miami Trace Board Office 6:00 P.M. Board Members Reports Public Participation: None. Executive Session: The board president inquired if there was a motion to enter into executive session in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section (1) regarding the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of public employees. 7:52 a.m. Motion 15/119: Mr. Andrews moved to enter into executive session. Mr. Miller seconded the Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, Regular Session: 8:20 a.m. Adjournment: 8:20 a.m. Motion 15/120: Mr. Dawson moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Henry Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, President Treasurer/CFO 9