NILES CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

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1 Page 72 NILES CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION At 5:00 P.M., on July 31, 2017, the Niles City School District s Board of Education met in Special Session with the following members present upon roll call: Rebecca DePanicis, Mary Ann McMahon, Tony Perrone, and Bobby Seifert, with Susan G. Longacre presiding. Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Reflection Res. No Adopt the Agenda Mrs. DePanicis moved to adopt the Agenda. (Minute File 17-93) Res. No Approve the Minutes Mrs. McMahon moved to approve the Minutes for the following meetings: (Minute File 17-94) June 8, 2017 Special Board of Education Meeting June 28, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting Roll call: Mrs. McMahon, Mr. Seifert, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Longacre Yes Board Recommendations None Recommendations, Commendations, and/or Presentations None Board Committee Reports Legislative Liaison to O.S.B.A. Mr. Seifert said they finally signed the Budget. There were decreases in the Title Funds and for transportation. He thanked Governor Kasich for all he does for public schools. Athletic Council None T.C.T.C. School Board None Finance Committee None Construction Report Mrs. Thigpen explained the reason for the garage door in the gymnasium. She also said that the Dragon Wagon and ticket booth will be paid for by local donations. All

2 Page 73 the donations will be recognized at a later time. Board Discussion of Current School Issues SunGard Linda Molinaro Communications to the Niles City Board of Education Written Communications The following reports were sent to the Board Members and Administrators from the following departments: (Minute File 17-94) E.M.I.S. Res. No Treasurer s Report A. Mrs. DePanicis recommended to the Board of Education that it accept and/or approve the following: 1. Financial Reports for June, 2017 (Minute File 17-95): Cash Reconciliation, June 30, 2017 Fund Cash Report Check List (Summary/Detail) Interest Report Spending Plan Funds Yearly Revenue and Expenditure Report by Month (SM-2) Cafeteria Fund Construction Financial Statements Employee Benefits Statements Maintenance Fund Athletic Account Transportation Report 2. Appropriation/Budget Adjustments (Minute File 17-95): I.D.E.A.-B, $544, Title I, $1,075, Title II-A, $116, Donations (Minute File 17-95) The City of Niles is waiving the building permit fee and the inspection fees for the Niles Dragon Wagon and the Ticket Booth at Bo Rein Stadium.

3 Page 74 Superintendent s Personnel Recommendations Res. No A. Resignations, Retirements, Leaves of Absence Certified 1. Mr. Perrone moved to approve Sarah Schwartz s resignation as a Physical Education Teacher at Niles McKinley High School and Niles Middle School, effective August 27, (Minute File 17-96) Roll call: Mr. Perrone, Mr. Seifert, Mrs. DePanicis, Mrs. McMahon, and Mrs. Longacre Yes Supplemental 2. Mr. Perrone moved to approve Sarah Schwartz s resignation as the 8 th Grade Girls Volleyball Coach, effective August 27, (Minute File 17-96) Roll call: Mr. Perrone, Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Seifert, and Mrs. Longacre Yes Res. No B. Employment of Personnel/Salary Adjustments Administrative 1. Mrs. DePanicis moved to employ Eric Ulrich as the District s Technology Coordinator, 260 days per year, 8 hours per day. It is further recommended that he be granted a Two- Year Classified Administrative Contract, effective with the beginning of the school year. (Pending BCII/FBI background checks and a successful drug screen.) Certified 2. Mrs. McMahon moved to employ Tiffany Mayorga as an Intervention Specialist at Niles Intermediate School. It is further recommended that she be granted a One-Year Limited Teaching Contract for the school year, and that she be placed at Bachelors, Step 3, effective August 28, Roll call: Mrs. McMahon, Mr. Seifert, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Longacre Yes

4 Page Mrs. McMahon moved to employ Joseph McConnell as a Physical Education Teacher at Niles McKinley High School and Niles Middle School. It is further recommended that he be granted a One-Year Limited Teaching Contract for the school year, and that he be placed at Bachelors, Step 0, effective August 28, (Pending BCII/FBI background checks and a successful drug screen.) Seconded: Mrs. DePanicis Note: Mrs. Thigpen thanked Scott Libert, Tracie Parry, and Carolyn Rinehart for their assistance with the interviewing process. Roll call: Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Perrone, Mr. Seifert, and Mrs. Longacre Yes 4. Mrs. McMahon moved to approve the following salary revisions, due to the completion of additional coursework, effective August 28, 2017: Leeann Burns, Second Grade Teacher at Niles Primary School From: Masters Step 5 To: Masters + 30 Step 5 Cathleen Matash, School Nurse at Niles McKinley High School From: Bachelors Step 3 To: Bachelors + 15 Step 3 5. Mrs. DePanicis moved to approve ten (10) days of extended time for Laura Revetti, at her per diem rate, for the school year. Supplemental 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,

5 Page 76 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: 6. Mrs. McMahon moved to approve the appointment of the following individual in their respective activity and/or athletic supplemental positions, for the school year, and grant him a One-Year Personal Service Contract, as per the N.E.A. Master Contract: Position Percent Name Volunteer Tennis 0 Swift, James Superintendent s Business Recommendations Res. No a. Mrs. McMahon moved to approve A Resolution Determining To Proceed To Submit To The Electors Of The Niles City School District The Question Of An Additional Tax Levy, Pursuant To Sections Through Of The Revised Code. (Minute File 17-98) Res. No b. Mrs. McMahon moved to approve the agreement between the Trumbull County Educational Service Center and the Niles City School District regarding Trumbull Virtual Learning Academy (T.V.L.A.). (Minute File 17-99) Seconded: Mrs. DePanicis Roll call: Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Perrone, Mr. Seifert, and Mrs. Longacre Yes Res. No c. Mrs. McMahon moved to approve the Agreement between the Niles City School District Board of Education and Suburban School Transportation Company, Inc. (Minute File ) Roll call: Mrs. McMahon, Mr. Seifert, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Longacre Yes

6 Page 77 Res. No d. Mrs. McMahon moved to approve the following Resolution: (Minute File ) WHEREAS, the Niles City School District, Trumbull County, Ohio, entered into a Classroom Facilities Assistance Program with the Ohio School Facilities Commission on March 3, 2009; and, WHEREAS, all construction has been completed and all contractual obligations have been met; and, WHEREAS, the final reconciliation of the Niles City School District s Project Construction Fund (Fund 10) with the Ohio School Facilities Commission has been completed. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Niles City School District, Trumbull County, Ohio, approve the Certificate of Project Completion and authorize the President and Treasurer to execute the Certificate; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to close the Project Construction Fund (Fund 10) and dispose of the remaining funds in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, Section Note: Mrs. Longacre thanked Mrs. Molinaro. Res. No e. Mr. Seifert moved to approve the Local Professional Development Committee (L.P.D.C.) representatives for the school year, in accordance with the N.E.A. Master Contract, Article VI, Section 6.26, as follows: Ann Woloschak $1, Caroline Hines $ Carol Pantelis $ George Sprague, Jr. $ Roll call: Mr. Seifert, Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Longacre Yes Res. No

7 Page 78 f. Mrs. DePanicis moved to authorize the Treasurer to pay certificated staff involved in the Kindergarten Registration/Screening to be held on August 22, 2017, at their per-diem rate, upon the approval of an authorized timesheet. Res. No g. Mrs. McMahon moved to approve K & K Insurance to provide Group Voluntary Student Accident Insurance coverage for all students in grades K-12, for the school year (no cost to the district). Roll call: Mrs. McMahon, Mr. Seifert, Mrs. DePanicis, Mr. Perrone, and Mrs. Longacre Yes Res. No h. Mrs. DePanicis moved to approve the Agreement between Eastern Ohio Education Partnership and the Niles City School District. (Minute File ) Note: Mrs. Thigpen pointed out the dates listed below. Board Discussion of Current School Issues Work Session (Levy Committee) (Minute File ) Note: Numerous community members attended the Work Session. Adjourn At 6:36 P.M., Mrs. McMahon moved to adjourn the meeting. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

8 Page 79 August 17, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting, 5:00 P.M., at the Administration Building August 28, 2017 Staff In-Service Day First Day for Staff August 29, 2017 First Day of Classes for Students Grades 1-12 August 29, 2017 First Day of Classes for Kindergarten Girls August 30, 2017 First Day of Classes for Kindergarten Boys RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Susan G. Longacre, President Linda C. Molinaro, Treasurer