CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 431 Stow Avenue Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221

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1 CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 431 Stow Avenue Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Harold E. Wilson Administrative Center 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting I. Call to Order President Pro Tempore A. Roll Call 1. Mrs. Therese Dunphy 2. Mr. Curtis Grimes 3. Mrs. Barbara Gunter _ 4. Ms. Kellie Patterson _ 5. Mr. David Rump _ and the following visitors: CITIZEN S PARTICIPATION Anyone wishing to address the BOE must complete a registration form (inside attendance notebook) and present it to the Treasurer. THE TIME ALLOTTED TO EACH SPEECH IS THREE (3) MINUTES.

2 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page 2 III. Opening Ceremony Ms. Kellie Patterson 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Positive Reflections III. Election of President for Calendar Year 2009 (O.R.C ) 9-1 A. Election Open the floor to nominations for President of the Board for Calendar Year Nomination(s): 1. Barbara Gunter Nominated by Grimes Seconded by _Dunphy (Not required but one or more may be offered) If there is only one (1) nomination, a motion to close nominations and instruct the Treasurer to cast a ballot for the nominee is in order. This motion requires a unanimous vote. If this is done, the individual is declared elected to the Office of President and assumes his/her duties at this time. Motion by Rump Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action B. Oath of Office I, Barbara Gunter, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge my duties as President of the Board of Education of the Cuyahoga Falls City School District, Summit County, Ohio, to the best of my ability and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted during my continuance in said office. 9-2 IV. Election of Vice-President for Calendar Year 2009 (O.R.C ) A. Election Open the floor to nominations for Vice-President of the Board for Calendar Year Nomination(s):

3 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page 3 1. Therese Dunphy Nominated by _Rump Seconded by _Gunter (Not required but one or more may be offered) If there is only one (1) nomination, a motion to close nominations and instruct the Treasurer to cast a ballot for the nominee is in order. This motion requires a unanimous vote. If this is done, the individual is declared elected to the Office of Vice President. Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N B. Oath of Office I, Therese Dunphy, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge my duties as Vice-President of the Board of Education of the Cuyahoga Falls City School District, Summit County, Ohio, to the best of my ability and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted during my continuance in said office. V. Board President Comments 9-3 VI. Approval of Agenda Motion by Rump Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N VII. Board Recommendations 9-4 A. Board Adoption of Bylaws and Policy It is recommended that the Board adopt the existing bylaws and policies for its own operation and the operation of the school system. Second by Gunter Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Approved 4-1 Not Approved Other Action

4 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page B Regular Meeting Schedule It is recommended that the Board set the time, place, and dates for its regular 2009 meetings (O.R.C ) per Attachment #1. Motion by Gunter 9-6 C. Service Fund A motion was made by Rump seconded by Dunphy to amend Option B to 4 th Monday. Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N It is recommended that the Board establish a Service Fund at $15,000 for calendar year 2009, for the purpose of defraying Board members expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties. The law allows this fund to be $2 per pupil or $20,000, whichever is greater (O.R.C ). 9-6A A motion was made by Dunphy and seconded by Rump to reduce the service fund from $15,000 to $5,000. Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action VIII. Treasurer s/cfo s Business Mrs. Kathryn Sines 9-7 A. Tax Budget It is recommended that the Board of Education (1) adopt the 2010 Cuyahoga Falls City School District s Tax Budget (see Attachment #2); and (2) direct the Treasurer/CFO to submit it to the Summit County Budget Commission in a timely fashion as prescribed by law. Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N

5 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page B. Investment of Funds Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer/CFO of Schools to invest interim and inactive funds as prescribed by Ohio Revised Code. Motion by Grimes Second by Gunter 9-9 C. Tax Advances Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Approved_5-0 Not Approved Other Action It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer/CFO of Schools to request school tax advances from the county fiscal officer, when applicable, for calendar year 2009 not to go beyond fiscal year end. Motion by Gunter Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action IX. Comments from the Treasurer/CFO Wished everyone a Happy New Year. X. Superintendent s/ceo s Business Dr. Edwin S. Holland 9-10 A. Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following personnel appointment: 1. Appointment(s) Support Staff Substitute(s) as found in Attachment #3. Motion by Rump Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N

6 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page 6 Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action 9-11 B. Law Firms It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent or Treasurer to utilize at their discretion, the following law firms during the 2009 calendar year: 1. Britton, Smith, Peters & Kalail Summit One, Suite Rockside Road Cleveland, OH Squires, Sanders & Dempsey 4900 Key Tower 127 Public Square Cleveland, OH Bricker & Eckler, LLP 100 S. Third Street Columbus, OH Roetzel & Andress 222 S. Main Street Akron, OH C. Publication of Record Gunter A/N Patterson Abstain Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Approved 4 Not Approved Other Action 1 It is recommended that the Board of Education designate the Falls News Press as the official publication of record for the posting of all legal advertisements for the Cuyahoga Falls City School District. Motion by Patterson Second by Died for lack of a second Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Approved Not Approved Other Action

7 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page A motion was made by Grimes seconded by Dunphy to designate the Akron Beacon Journal as the official publication of record for the posting of all legal advertisements for the Cuyahoga Falls City School District. Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action 9-14 D. Temporary Employment or Emergency Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent/ CEO of Schools to employ temporary or emergency personnel when needed during calendar year Such employments will be reviewed by the Board of Education at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion by Rump Second by Gunter Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N 9-15 E. Purchasing Agent It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent/CEO of Schools or the Superintendent s/ceo s designee as purchasing agent for the District. Second by Rump Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action 9-16 F. State and Federal Funds/Grants It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent/ CEO and Treasurer/CFO of Schools to apply for all available state and federal funds and grants. Motion by Grimes Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N

8 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page G. Waiver Day It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent/ CEO of Schools to seek a waiver of one (1) instructional day for the school year from the Ohio Department of Education for the purpose of staff development. Motion by Gunter Second by Rump Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N 9-18 H. Board Representative It is recommended that the Board of Education re-appoint Betsy Booth as our representative to the Cuyahoga Falls Library Board of Trustees for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, Motion bygunter Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action I. Comments from the Superintendent/CEO XI. Board Business Dr. Holland thanked Board for appointing Betsy Booth as Board representative to the Cuyahoga Falls Library Board of Trustees Dr. Holland visited Governor s office on school funding Dr. Holland congratulated Board School Board Recognition Month 9-19 A. Freeze on Board Funds It is recommended that the Board of Education implement a freeze on mileage and professional development funds for all Board members for Motion by Patterson

9 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page 9 Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N 9-20 B. Ohio School Boards Association Membership It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the continuation of our membership with the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) for calendar year 2009, including a subscription to the Briefcase and School Management News. Our dues are $6, Motion by Grimes Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Approved 4-1 Not Approved Other Action 9-21 C. OSBA Legal Assistance Fund Consultant It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Service Contract for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, at a cost of $ Motion by Rump Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Approved 4-1 Not Approved Other Action 9-22 D. Future Agenda Items Mrs. Dunphy asked about internet site pilot XII. Informational Items A. It should be noted that Board of Education Members receive their agendas several days prior to the actual meeting. Thus, they have had the opportunity to study it, ask questions, etc. B. The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cuyahoga Falls High School Library. C. A copy of an unabridged Board agenda is on the table. After the meeting, citizens are welcome to review it.

10 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page 10 D. Per O.R.C , any elected member of a Board of Education and his/her dependent children and/or spouse may annually opt to be covered by the District s benefit plan, if said member pays the certified cost of such coverage. Payments shall be made quarterly in advance to the Treasurer. The statute requires that any Board member who opts for this coverage shall submit his/her request in writing, this action shall be publicly announced, and recorded as part of the official minutes of the meeting. Accordingly, if anyone would like such coverage, s/he should be prepared to let it be known at this meeting. Ms. Therese Dunphy Yes No Partial Mr. Curtis Grimes Yes No Partial Ms. Barbara Gunter Yes No Partial Ms. Kellie Patterson Yes No Partial Mr. Davis Rump Yes No Partial XIII. Comments from the Public No comments were made. XIV. Comments and/or Committee Reports from Board Members Mr. Rump no comments Mrs. Dunphy congratulated Dr. Holland and Dr. Wilson on school funding; and on bell ringing in December. Mr. Grimes distributed handout of OSBA student newsletter Success Ms. Patterson - distributed handout on Education Trust; and commented on Ms. Horner at the Akron Symphony. Mrs. Gunter commented on the bell ringing in December and the new lockers at Roberts Middle School looks great. A. Presidential Appointments Financial Forecasting Advisory Committee Mr. Grimes Mr. Rump 2. Legislative Liaison Mr. Rump 3. Cuyahoga Falls Schools Foundation Mr. Grimes 4. Student Achievement Liaison Mrs. Dunphy 5. Park and Recreation Liaison Mr. Heath 6. Policy Review Committee Mrs. Dunphy Ms. Patterson 9-23 XV. Adjournment was at 8:00 p.m.

11 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Page 11 Gunter A/N Patterson A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Approved_5-0 Not Approved Other Action Board President Treasurer/CFO