PRESENTATIONS Mr. Seth Allen of Preferred Benefits presented about self-funded insurance plans.

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1 BENJAMIN LOGAN BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular June 17, 2013 The Benjamin Logan Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 17, 2013, in the Benjamin Logan Central Office Board Room at 7:00 PM with the following members answering the Roll Call: Susan Allen, Bill Ramsey, Jason Robson, John Stanford, and Keith Stoner. Superintendent Ms. Lytle and Treasurer Mr. Kuehnle were present. The pledge of allegiance was recited. APPROVE MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mr. Stoner to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, The minutes were distributed as required by law and, in the absence of any corrections, shall be approved as printed. Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Stanford, Yes. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Seth Allen of Preferred Benefits presented about self-funded insurance plans. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to approve the agenda with addendum as presented. Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. APPROVE FINANCIAL ITEMS Mr. Ramsey moved, seconded by Dr. Robson to approve the financial items as listed: Roll Call: Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT The Treasurer/CFO recommends approval of the financial report, including investments, for May 2013, as presented. INCREASE/DECREASE/TRANSFER AND AMEND APPROPRIATIONS The Treasurer/CFO recommends to increase/decrease/transfer and amend appropriations as follows: Appropriation Increases: Student Science Grants 6.00 for Account Transfer: Food Service Account 21, from General Fund (001) INCREASE/DECREASE/TRANSFER AND AMEND APPROPRIATIONS Authorize the treasurer to increase/decrease/transfer and amend the fiscal year 2013 appropriations as needed to close out the fiscal year. Furthermore, the treasurer is required to report to the board those increase/ decrease/transfer and amendments that were necessary to close fiscal year ADVANCE AND TRANSFER FUNDS Authorize the treasurer to advance and transfer cash between funds as needed to close out fiscal year Furthermore, the treasurer is required to report to the board, those advances and transfers that were necessary to close fiscal year APPROVE AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES #4 The Treasurer/CFO recommends the approval of Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources #4 for fiscal year 2013 as presented.

2 APPROVE FINANCIAL ITEMS Mr. Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the financial items as listed: Roll Call: Ramsey, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes. TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY14 Approve the temporary appropriations for FY14 to be 50% of the FY13 appropriations. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MORGAN STANLEY The Treasurer/CFO recommends the approval of the Resolution for Corporate Cash Account with Morgan Stanley, as presented. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP IN COMP MANAGEMENT The Treasurer/CFO recommends the approval of joining the Ohio School Boards Association group rating program administered by CompManagement. MOTION FOR SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to approve the Logan County Insurance Consortium s plan to move to a self-funded model Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to table the motion. Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes. APPROVAL OF RESIGNATIONS Mrs. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to accept the resignation as listed: Roll Call: Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes. Tim Newman - ES 4 th Grade - effective June 22, 2013 EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to approve the unpaid suspension issued by the Superintendent to Tony Grant for the dates as listed: Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes. BE IT RESOLVED by the Benjamin Logan Local School District Board of Education that it affirm the three day, unpaid suspension issued by the Superintendent to Tony Grant for the following dates: May 29, May 30 and May 31, EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED STAFF Mr. Stanford moved, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve a one-year contract for the listed individuals effective the school year, contingent upon completion of all O.R.C. employment requirements: Roll Call: Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes. Leslie Bailey ES Intervention Specialist Step 1 Bachelor s Degree Samantha Spidle ES Teacher Step 1 Bachelor s Degree Ann Stanley ES Teacher Step 1 Bachelor s Degree EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED STAFF Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mrs. Allen to approve a one-year contract for the listed individual effective the school year, contingent upon completion of all O.R.C. employment requirements: Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Abstain; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes. Chelsey Dixon ES Teacher Step 0 - Masters 2

3 EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED STAFF Mr. Stanford moved, seconded by Dr. Robson to approve one-year contracts for the listed individuals effective the school year, contingent upon completion of all O.R.C. employment requirements: Roll Call: Stanford, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen Yes; Ramsey, Yes. Deborah Charbel ES Food Service Step 1 2 ½ hours per day Lynette Rostorfer MS Food Service Step 0 2 ½ hours per day Karen Richardson HS Food Service Step 0 3 ½ hours per day EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPERVISOR CONTRACTS Mr. Ramsey moved, seconded by Dr. Robson to approve two-year Administrative/Supervisor contracts for the above individuals effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015: Roll Call: Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. Certified Administrative Contracts Mark Butler HS Principal Scott Frederick HS Assistant Principal Debra Johnson MS Principal Scott LeVan MS Assistant Principal Shari Rice ES Principal Brian Hunt ES Assistant Principal Sally Stolly Curriculum Director/Gifted Coordinator Andy Higgins Psychologist Alana LeMaster Speech/Language Pathologist Scott Reule Activities Director Classified Supervisor Contracts Judy Culp -- Food Service/Public Relations Dan Defibaugh -- Building and Grounds Richard Sidders -- Transportation Jason Smith -- Technology EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED STAFF Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to approve employment of the listed individual on a two-year contract, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015: Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. Two-Year Limited Contract -- Brian Greavu EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED STAFF Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mrs. Allen to employ the listed individuals on supplemental contracts for extended service for the school year: Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes. Susan Ridge 7 days Susan Headings 7 days Violetta Brown 15 days Nicole Fuller 15 days Gennifer Algire 4 days Spencer Reames 7 days Myles Bowers 10 days Christy Fout 4 days Clinton Steinbrunner 4 days Lora James 30 days Alyssa Morrison 8 days Lois Stoll 8 days James Fawcett 6 Days Matthew Green 6 days 3

4 EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to employ the listed teacher as a Summer School substitute instructor July 16 through August 9, 2013 with planning Meetings beginning May 20, 2013: Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes. Substitute - Megan Cira EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED STAFF Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the listed certified staff to participate in Project Based Learning Summer Training on August 6-7, 2013, with the registration fees to be paid out of RttT funds: Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Abstain; Stanford, Yes. Leslie Bailey Andrew Bistransin Tom Braddock Lisa Cox Amanda Davis Jennifer Davis Chelsey Dixon Kay Dudgeon Andrea Fay Nancy Forsythe Christy Fout Scott Frederick LeAnn Freehauf Deidre Harman Tiann Harner Trish Hemmelgarn Jessica Hilbun Karen Hoffman Ginny Hostetler Jill Hughes Nelly Hughes Lora James Marge Jenkins Debbie Johnson Theresa Krock Shelly Lane Scott LeVan Lori Matthews Amy McCormick Nancy McGuire Jill McKelvey Donna Miller Sherri Morehouse Mary Peitsmeyer Polly Pohlable Gretchen Powell 4 Allison Reule Shari Rice Deepika Scheiderer Luann Schmitmeyer Todd Shadley Lisa Smith Samantha Spidle Alison Spriggs Ann Stanley Nate Stierhoff Lois Stoll Marice Straker Stacy Walterbusch Lori Weyant Robert Wolf Lori Young APPROVE EMPLOYMENT SUPPLEMENTAL Mr. Ramsey moved, seconded by Dr. Robson to employ the individuals on supplemental contracts for the school year and place at the respective level of salary schedule, contingent upon completion of all O.R.C. employment requirements: Roll Call: Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. Bryan Knurek-Freshman Class Advisor Step 3 $ Andrea Fay-Freshmen Class Advisor Step 4 $ (Step adjustment due to previous experience) APPROVE EMPLOYMENT SUPPLEMENTAL Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to employ the individuals on supplemental contracts for the school year and place at the respective level of salary schedule, contingent upon completion of all O.R.C. employment requirements: Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes. Nancy Forsythe - Assistant Cross Country Coach-HS/MS Step 3 $1,534 Jamison Hughes -MS Basketball Coach-Girls (2) Step 4 $2,423 Myles Bowers-Marching Band Director Step 0 $2,423 Clinton Steinbrunner-Assistant Marching Band Director Step 0 $1,292 Michelle Lane-HS Plays Director Step 4 $1,454 Christy Fout -HS Plays Director Step 0 $1,131 Michael Kildow-HS Musical Director Step 4 $2,649 Myles Bowers-HS Musical Orchestra Director Step 0 $1,454 Christy Fout-HS Show Choir Step 4 $3,036 LeAnn Poppe-Freehauf-National Honor Society Advisor Step 0 $808 Lois Stoll-Teaching Assistant Program Coordinator Step 4 $1,615 Violetta Brown-Senior Class Advisor Step 4 $1,001 Brad Jones-Senior Class Advisor Step 0 $808 Amy Evans-Junior Class Advisor (2) Step 0 $1,131

5 Gennifer Algire-Sophomore Class Advisor (2) Step 4 $775 Andrea Fay-Freshman Class Advisor (2) Step 4 $775 Bryan Knurek-Freshman Class Advisor Step 3 $743 Lora James-HS Yearbook Advisor Step 0 $2,423 Gretchen Powell-ES Yearbook Advisor (1/2 Contract) Step 1 $ Darrin Reese-ES Yearbook Advisor (1/2 Contract) Step 1 $ Deepika Scheiderer-MS Newspaper Advisor Step 4 $1,001 Lindsey Triplett -HS Student Government Advisor (2) Step 0 $1,131 Darrin Reese-ES Art Club Step 2 $904 Robert Painter-Key Club Advisor Step 4 $1,001 Arthur Stormer-First Robotics Advisor Step 1 $2,632 Jeff Fay-HS Ohio Model United Nations Advisor (2) Step 4 $775 Bryan Knurek-HS Ohio Model United Nations Advisor Step 0 $646 Bobby Kennedy-Gill-MS Ohio Model United Nations Advisor (1) Step 0 $646 Alex Melton-JETS Advisor (TEAMS) (1/2 Contract) Step 0 $ Arthur Stormer-JETS Advisor (TEAMS) (1/2 Contract) Step 4 $727 Jill Hughes-ES Technology Assistant-$20.00 per hr/not to exceed a combined total of 300 hours Arthur Stormer-HS Technology Assistant -$20.00 per hr/not to exceed a combined total of 300 hours Joslin Lee-HS Technology Assistant -$20.00 per hr/not to exceed a combined total of 300 hours APPROVE EMPLOYMENT SUPPLEMENTAL Mr. Stanford moved, seconded by Mrs. Allen to employ the listed individuals on supplemental contracts for the school year and place at the respective level of salary schedule, contingent upon completion of all O.R.C. employment requirements: Roll Call: Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stoner, Yes. Kae Lynn Lyden-HS Student Government Advisor Step 0 $1,131 Rose Overturf-Junior Class Advisor Step 1 $1,211 Lisa Adams-MS Straight A Club Advisor Step 0 $808 Kathy Watkins-Guard/Majorette/Flags Advisor Step 4 $1,454 Bud Watkins-HS Musical Technical Step 4 $743 Kim Smith HS Assistant Musical Director Step 4 $743 Michael Davis MS Boys Basketball Coach Step 2 $2,100 Mike Henman MS Boys Basketball Coach Step 2 $2,100 Brian Hemmelgarn HS Assistant Football Coach Step 2 $3,392 (Changed from ½ contract to full contract) APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL ITEMS Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to approve the following: Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes. ADOPT END-OF-COURSE EXAMINATIONS The Superintendent/CEO recommends adopting End-of-Course Examinations for American History and American Government beginning the school year. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY LIMA The Superintendent/CEO recommends approval of an agreement with The Ohio State University Lima for student teacher-training placement for the school year as presented. 5

6 APPROVE OVERNIGHT TRIPS FOR THE BENJAMIN LOGAN FCCLA The Superintendent/CEO recommends approving the following overnight trips for FCCLA students and advisors on the dates as listed: June State Officers Meeting (Columbus, OH) July 5-11 National Leadership Conference (Nashville, TN) July Ohio State Fair (Columbus, OH) Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Capitol Hill Leadership Conference (Washington DC) October Fall Leadership Conference (Marengo, OH) December State Officer Meeting (Columbus, OH) Feb 4-5, 2014 State Officer Meeting (Columbus, OH) March 18-19, 2014 State Officer Meeting (Columbus, OH) April 22-25, 2014 State Leadership Conference (Columbus, OH) APPROVE MEMBERSHIP IN OHSAA Mr. Ramsey moved, seconded by Dr. Robson to approve the following resolution of membership for the Benjamin Logan High School and Benjamin Logan Middle School in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the school year: Roll Call: Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. WHEREAS, Benjamin Logan Local School District of 4740 CR 26, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, Logan County, Ohio has satisfied all the requirements for membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association, a voluntary not for profit association; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education/Governing Board and its Administration desire for the schools with one or more grades at the 7-12 grade level under their jurisdiction to be voluntary members of the OHSAA; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION/GOVERNING BOARD that all schools listed on the reverse side of this card do hereby voluntarily renew their membership in the OHSAA and that in doing so, the Constitution and Bylaws of the OHSAA are hereby adopted by this Board as and for its own minimum student-athlete eligibility standards as the Board deems appropriate for the schools and students under its jurisdiction; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the schools under this Board s jurisdiction agree to conduct their athletic programs in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Interpretations and decisions of the OHSAA and to cooperate fully and timely with the Commissioner s Office of the OHSAA in all matters related to the interscholastic athletic programs of the schools. Furthermore, the schools under this Board s jurisdiction shall be the primary enforcers of the OHSAA Constitution, Bylaws, and Sports Regulations and the interpretations and rulings rendered by the Commissioner s Office. The administrative heads of these schools understand that failure to discharge the duty of primary enforcement may result in fines, removal from tournaments, suspension from membership and/or other such penalties as prescribed in Bylaw 11. APPROVE ATHLETIC POLICY HANDBOOK AND ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT 6

7 Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to approve the Benjamin Logan Athletic Policy Handbook and the Athletic Code of Conduct as presented. Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes. ADOPT NEW/REVISED/REPLACEMENT POLICIES Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to approve the policies as deleted, new, revised, replacement, or technical correction as presented: Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes Special Meetings Revised 1481 Use of Employee s Personal Property at School Revised 1520 Employment of Administrators Revised 1530 Evaluation of Principals and other Administrators Revised 2270 Religion in the Curriculum Revised 2431 Interscholastic Athletics Revised Third Grade Reading Guarantee Revised Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra Technical Curricular Activities 3131 Reduction in Staff Revised 3220 Standards Based Teacher Evaluation Replacement Evaluation of Teachers on Limited Contract Deleted 5460 Graduation Requirements Revised Safe Operation of Motorized Utility Vehicles by Students New 6110 Grant Funds Revised APPROVAL OF SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES FOR Mr. Stanford moved, seconded by Mrs. Allen to approve the school lunch prices for the school year: Price are in compliance with Section 205 (Equity in School Lunch Pricing). Roll Call: Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stoner, Yes. Elementary Lunch $2.35 HS/MS Lunch $2.60 Reduced Lunch $0.40 Adult Lunch $2.85 MS/ES Breakfast $1.30 MS/ES Reduced Breakfast $0.30 Extra Milk $0.40 APPROVAL OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to approve participation in the National School Lunch Program for the school year. Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes. APPROVE FEE SCHEDULES Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mrs. Allen to approve the fee schedules for the high school, middle school, and elementary school for the school year as listed: Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes. High School - $70.00 Middle School - $60.00 Elementary - $50.00 APPROVE SALE OF JOHN DEERE PLANTER 7

8 Mrs. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to approve the sale of a six row John Deere planter with dry fertilizer boxes and monitor. Roll Call: Allen, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes. APPROVAL OF NEX ABATEMENT Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to approve the NEX abatement as presented. Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Dr. Robson moved, seconded by Mr. Ramsey to approve the following: Roll Call: Robson, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. APPROVE UPDATE SERVICES WITH NEOLA The Superintendent/CEO recommends approval of services with NEOLA for updated board policies for the school year. APPROVE PARENT PARTICIPATION IN TITLE I PROGRAM POLICY The Superintendent/CEO recommends the approval of Parent Participation in Title I Program Policy for the school year. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH BELLEFONTAINE PHYSICAL THERAPY LTD The Superintendent/CEO recommends entering into an agreement with Bellefontaine Physical Therapy Ltd. effective August 1, 2013 through June 20, 2014 at the following rates per hour: Occupational Therapist $66.00 per hour Occupational Therapist Assistant $60.50 per hour APPROVE CONTRACT WITH WEST CENTRAL OHIO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CONSORTIUM The Superintendent/CEO recommends entering into a contract with the West Central Ohio Assistive Technology Center (ATC) Consortium effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost of $900 as presented. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH WORKS INTERNATIONAL The Superintendent/CEO recommends entering into an agreement with Works International from September 2012 through September 2015 for student bullying and violence reporting system services at a cost of $ per year. ACCEPT DONATIONS Mr. Ramsey moved, seconded by Dr. Robson to approve the donation of the following: Roll Call: Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. Donation of flag repair from Frank Lee and Janice Hall. $19, Ohio Performance Assessment Pilot Project grant for 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th grades. $ from Benjamin Logan ES PTC for a video camera for the elementary. $3, from the Benjamin Logan ES PTC for the Third Grade Columbus Zoo trip. $2, from the Benjamin Logan Music Boosters for technology hardware and software for the middle school choir room. $ grant from Walmart Local Community Contribution Program for MS Global Gateways First Lego League. The volunteer services of the following individuals: Jana Mitchell Assistant HS Girls Golf Coach 8

9 Don Epps Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach Mychal Cox Assistant HS Football Coach COMMENTS/CONCERNS The board will meet July 1, 2013 at 6:30 PM to discuss levy options. Mr. John Adams, 5/3 Bank, will be at the July 15, 2013 meeting to discuss financing options. The Transportation Committee met May 21, 2013 at 3:30 at Central Office. The discussion focused on routes for next year, JVS bussing, and adding help for the transportation supervisor. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Ramsey moved, seconded by Dr. Robson to adjourn into executive session at 8:48 PM to discuss a legal issue. Roll Call: Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Stoner, Yes; Allen, Yes. 9:49 PM-The Board returned from executive session-no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Stoner moved, seconded by Mr. Stanford to adjourn at 9:49 PM. Roll Call: Stoner, Yes; Stanford, Yes; Allen, Yes; Ramsey, Yes; Robson, Yes. President Attest 9