Certification by Treasurer of Compliance with Meeting Requirements Rules. Mr. Dana moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, to approve the

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1 Geneva Area City Board of Education October 19, 2016 The Board of Education of the Geneva Area City School District met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., October 19, 2016, in the High School Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by President Wilt. Roll Call: Present: Mr. Arndt, Mr. Brashear, Mr. Dana, Ms. Fisher, Mrs. Wilt, Superintendent Kujala, and Treasurer Lillie Absent: Visitors & Guests: None Administrative Assistant Horvath; Principals Burzanko, Doherty, Penzenik, and Wetherholt; Assistant Principal Markijohn; GATA representatives; newspaper reporters and other citizens Certification by Treasurer of Compliance with Meeting Requirements Rules Pledge of Allegiance Correspondence Agenda Modification Hearing of Public Mrs. Wilt led the Pledge of Allegiance There was none Several agenda modifications were made. There was none Approval of Minutes Mr. Arndt moved, seconded by Ms. Fisher, to approve the minutes of the regular session on September 21, 2016, as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call: YES: Arndt, Brashear, Dana, Fisher, and Wilt. Motion Financial Report Mr. Brashear moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, to approve the September, 2016 financial report as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call: YES: Brashear, Dana, Fisher, Wilt, and Arndt. Motion Approval of Invoices Mr. Dana moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, to approve the September, 2016 invoices as paid and listed by the Treasurer. Roll Call: YES: Dana, Fisher, Wilt, Arndt, and Brashear. Motion Informational Items Current Investments (see addendum file) 1

2 Legislative Report A-Tech Report Mr. Dana did not have a legislative report, but made the Board aware of an article on Cleveland.com about the difference between districts that have and those that have not. The report showed a listing of seven northeast Ohio counties with their per student spending by district. Orange City and Beachwood City were two of the highest spending districts in the state with $21,628 and $21,166 per student respectively. Mr. Brashear reported that Mr. Hudson replaced Mr. Petro for Ashtabula Area City Schools on the Atech Board. Report of the Superintendent Bus/Maint. Garage Update Mr. Kujala gave an update on the new Bus/Maintenance Garage Project. Mr. Kujala shared a power point presentation showing pictures of the new Bus/Maintenance Garage Addition to the Krzic building and the improvements made to Krzic. Five-Year Forecast seconded by Ms. Fisher, approval of the Five-Year Forecast projection of revenues and expenditures for the current fiscal year and the ensuing four (4) fiscal years, and significant assumptions upon which the numbers are based, as required by HB 412. Mr. Lillie asked four students to distribute copies of the Five-Year Forecast to everyone in the audience. He then explained that the forecast shows three years worth of actual revenues and expenditures, and then five years which are forecasted. He directed everyone s attention to the Total Revenue and Total Expenditure lines on the forecast, and noted that it is easy to see that the District s revenues have been very flat while expenditures continue to grow. On the revenue side, the largest area of funding comes from the state, where we are funded on a guarantee. This guarantee has been targeted by Governor Kasich for phase out, and if eliminated, Geneva would lose over $1.6 million in funding. This guarantee wouldn t be necessary if the state would fund traditional public schools adequately. On the expenditure side we see continued increases in salaries, fringe benefits, and purchased services. Mr. Lillie noted that from FY2003 to FY2011, the District s expenditures exceeded revenues in the General Fund for eight out of nine years, and at that rate, the District would have run out of money before FY2013. The District began making cuts to help avoid the deficit, but after two failed attempts at the ballot in November 2011 and August 2012, the District made massive cuts and employees wages were frozen for two years. For the last five years, the District has survived on these cuts, although a few teaching positions have been restored. This past year, the excess of revenues over expenditures was only $19,846. With expenditures rising and revenue flat, the forecast shows deficit 2

3 spending growing each year until the District is out of money in FY2020. The Board is now contemplating being on the ballot in November 2017, but if unsuccessful, the Board would have to consider additional cuts. Mr. Dana asked about the revenue from casinos that was supposed to provide additional funding to schools. Mr. Lillie explained that while we receive a little over $130,000 per year in casino revenue, that represents less than 1% of our total revenue and doesn t come close to replacing the state funding that has been lost. Roll Call: YES: Arndt, Brashear, Dana, Fisher, and Wilt. Motion Personnel seconded by Mr. Dana, the following personnel actions for the contract year: a. FMLA Renee A. Hollis, Teacher, leave of absence from 09/29/16 through 11/03/16. This leave will be designated under the Family Medical Leave Act. b. Change of Contract Kathleen D. Kany, Bus Driver, Bus Garage, 9 mos./year, from 4.5 hrs./day, to 4.75 hrs./day, effective 10/03/16 Linda K. Zupancic, Cafeteria, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, 6 hrs./day, 9 mos./year, from Head Cook to Kitchen Manager, effective 9/26/16 c. Reinstate from RIF Sherry A. Bruinsma, Special Needs Assistant, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, hours-to-be-assigned, 3 days/week, 9 mos./year, effective 10/11/16, with a two-year contract. d. Resignation- Extra Curricular Corinne M. Ball - 7th & 8th Gr. Girls Track, effective 09/27/16 Penny L. Thomas - Freshman Cheer Advisor, effective 09/26/16 Rachel N. Wilson - Varsity Cheer Advisor, effective 10/08/16 e. 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. 3

4 1) Extra-Curricular Alice G. Herrick - Freshman Cheerleader Advisor, effective 9/27/16 to 10/27/16 2) Homebound Tutor Robert M. DiPofi, effective 10/10/16 Jennifer L. Howard, effective 10/05/16 3) Cafeteria Worker Theresa M. Grimmett, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, 2.0 hrs./day, 9 mos./year, effective 10/03/16 4) Adult Substitute Secretary and Educational Assistant Ruth M. Hamrick Barbara J. Peet Mary L. Ramey 5) Substitute Housekeeper Chelsea A. Hakola 6) Activity Worker Joseph Carroll Jeffrey Kohli Roll Call: YES: Brashear, Dana, Fisher, Wilt, and Arndt. Motion Volunteers seconded by Mr. Dana, approval of the following volunteer coaches for the school year: Russ Brown - Wrestling Will Distler - Wrestling Tom Goff - Wrestling Jay Iapaolo - Wrestling Patti Walker - Swimming Roll Call: YES: Dana, Fisher, Wilt, Arndt and Brashear. Motion Executive Session Upon Mr. Kujala s recommendation, Mr. Arndt moved, seconded by Ms. Fisher, that the Board hold an executive session for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a 4

5 public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee or official, unless the employee requests a public hearing, and for the purpose of preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment. Went into executive session at 7:52 p.m. Returned from executive session at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: YES: Fisher, Wilt, Arndt, Brashear, and Dana. Motion GATA Contract Upon Mr. Kujala s recommendation, Mr. Dana moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the Board approve the tentative bargaining agreement with the Geneva Area Teachers Association (GATA) effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, ratified by the GATA membership on Monday, October 17, (see addendum file) Roll Call: YES: Wilt, Arndt, Brashear, Dana, and Fisher. Motion Aquatic Center Usage Agreement seconded by Mr. Arndt, approval of the Aquatic Center Usage Agreement with SPIRE for the season, effective /01/16. (see addendum file) Roll Call: YES: Arndt, Brashear, Fisher, and Wilt. ABSTAIN: Dana. Motion Other Mr. Kujala mentioned that this evening after the Board meeting, the administrators and he have been invited by the Spencerian Society to a special open house. This corresponds with instruction that has been taking place with Master Penman Harvest Crittenden. We will have the opportunity to see many of the samples and letters that have been created and look forward to attending. Mrs. Wilt announced to the students in attendance that the Geneva Recreation Director was still looking for volunteers to earn community service. Mr. Arndt noted that many of the things from which students have benefited have come through volunteers. Adjournment Mr. Brashear moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, to adjourn the regular session at 8:14 p.m. Roll Call: YES: Brashear, Dana, Fisher, Wilt, and Arndt. Motion 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 October 19,