Reconvened to Public Session at 7:07 p.m. President Wintjen led the assembly in the Salute to the Flag followed by a moment of silence.

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1 The Laurel Board of Education held their regular meeting on December 13, 2017, in the Laurel Middle High School Cafeteria. The following board members were present: Linda Wintjen, President; Sabrina Isler, Vice-President; Brad Lee; Brent Nichols; Shane McCarty; Shawn Larrimore, Executive Secretary and Ashley Giska, Assistant Superintendent. Also in attendance were: Lori Lewis, Susan Whaley, Julie Butters, Rick Evans, Matt Marine, Brandon Snyder, Dave Hudson, Todd Simpson, Sue Darnell, Mark Johnson, Brad Hastings, Don Zook, Crystal Ellison, Sarah Tull, Tara Ritchie, Madison Carey, Zeniah Holland, Taja Ricketts, Alana Roberts and Scott Bleile, Seaford/Laurel Star as documented on the guest list. 1. Call to Order Call to Order President Wintjen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Executive Session Sabrina Isler moved seconded by Shane McCarty and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the recessing to executive session to discuss collective bargaining and/or pending or potential litigation and/or personnel at 6:01 p.m. Reconvened to Public Session at 7:07 p.m. President Wintjen led the assembly in the Salute to the Flag followed by a moment of silence. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence 3. Review/Revision/Approval of Agenda Approval of Agenda It was moved by Shane McCarty seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve tonight s agenda as submitted. 4. Review/Revision/Approval of Minutes It was moved by Shane McCarty seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education meeting of November 15, It was moved by Shane McCarty seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of November 15, Recognition of Guests Laurel Middle School FFA Students and Ms. Sarah Tull reported on the trip and shared their experiences during the National FFA Convention held in October FFA students professional posters created by FedEx were displayed. FFA shirts were given by students to each Board Member, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent as a thank you for their support. 6. Communications and Announcements/Board Participation Shane McCarty opened with sharing his attendance at a beautiful concert last evening held at LMHS, truly amazed at what our middle school students can do, amazed at the support shown in the auditorium-standing room only, very proud to listen to students perform; new winter season is here; spoke of accolades from community members and others received over past several weeks on how well we re progressing, which cannot be done without the Team that is in place and our Superintendent for putting that team together. BOE APPROVED_1/17/18 Page 1 of 7

2 Sabrina Isler wished everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza. Hoping everyone is in the spirit of just being kind to one another, as adults we should be examples for our kids; continue to work on making things even better; attended North Laurel concert that was very wonderful and music teacher had great energy; we have a great showing of what students are learning in class and showing through performance; encouraged everyone to continue to do wonderful things. Linda Wintjen commented on the Philip Hartman dinner fundraiser even on how wonderful it was, the Culinary program prepared awesome food; fundraiser raised $7,000.00; Mr. Marine and Ms. Allman did a wonderful job in organizing the event and thank you to AI DuPont for allowing Phillip to attend the event. Encouraged everyone to enjoy winter break have a Merry Christmas. Brent Nichols shared his experience at North Laurel on learning about Endowment of the Arts; participated in judging classroom door holiday decorations at Middle School, very impressive displays; spoke highly of the Delaware Day Competition at North Laurel and the life sized mannequins created by the students which were very impressive; looking forward to Freeman Foundation Mural reveal at Middle School taking place on Tuesday evening; attended Middle School band concert which was standing room only; shared his vision for Laurel where school is like the hub of a wheel and spokes being the community, the students and the families extremely happy with how things are progressing in the district. Brad Lee welcomed everyone and commented on attending the Chorus concert last week, it was wonderful, accolades to Dr. Evans for organizing and Mr. Bratton for doing a great job with the program; thank you to Principals and staff for first 4 months of school year; encouraged everyone to remember what the holidays are about, enjoy family and friends, reflect on those who are no longer with us. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 7. Public Participation No Public Participation. 8. Reports a. Financial Report Monet Smith, Director Finance and Human Resources, reported on the November 30, 2017 financial report. Financial Report i. FY18 Final Proposed Operating Budget It was moved by Shane McCarty seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the FY18 Final Proposed Operating Budget, as submitted. BOE APPROVED_1/17/18 Page 2 of 7

3 b. Construction Report i. Construction Change Order for Laurel Elementary School Project. Construction Report 1. It was moved by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brent Nichols and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve change order Change Order A5-09 for Conventional Builders, Inc. in the amount of $ for cost to install ice water shield at roofs edge to meet insulating air barrier requirements. c. Directors Reports No reports. d. Principals Reports No reports. e. Assistant Superintendent s Report No report. f. Superintendent s Report No report. 9. Unfinished Business 2 nd Reading; The Laurel School District Student Attendance Policy and Regulations Addendums i. It was moved by Shane McCarty seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve 2 nd Reading of JE/JE-R Policy and Regulations on Student Attendance, Addendums for grades K-8 and 9-12, as submitted and found on the District web site in the Board of Education Policies section. Unfinished Business 10. New Business New Business a. School Choice It was moved by Brent Nichols seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the school choice application for Ty Junea Griffin as a 11 th grade student at Laurel High School for 2017/2018 School Year from the Seaford School District, currently attending Laurel School District. School Choice b. Fundraisers Approval of Fundraisers It was recommended by Brad Lee seconded by Shane McCarty and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve fundraisers as a group. It was recommended by Brad Lee seconded by Brent Nichols and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve fundraisers as submitted: i. Recommend to retro-actively approve request of Michelle Allman, Laurel High School, to host Culinary Pasta Dinner fundraiser for Phillip Hartman on Friday, December 8, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Laurel Middle High School Cafeteria for purpose of raising funds to support student s health expenses. ii. Recommend to approve request of LMS PTO to sell Fisher s Popcorn beginning February 2018 through March 2018 at Laurel Middle School BOE APPROVED_1/17/18 Page 3 of 7

4 (grades 5 th -8 th ) for purpose of raising funds for LMS PTO. Cost range $2.00 to $ c. Rentals Rentals i. It was recommended by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to retro-actively approve with Facility Fee and Custodial Fee waived, for request of Chief Dan Wright, Laurel Police Department, for use of Laurel High School gymnasium and athletic field to hold Applicant Testing on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ii. It was recommended by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve with Facility Fee waived, Custodial Fee applied for request of Chelsea Glanden, Laurel Wrestling Club, for use of Laurel Middle High School Cafeteria, Middle and High School gymnasiums on Friday evening, January 5, 2018 to setup for Laurel Wrestling Tournament being held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Equipment request consist of Microphone, Sound System, Scoreboard, tables and chairs. iii. It was recommended by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve with Facility Fee waived and Custodial Fee waived for request of Julia Dulis, Girl Scout Troop 52, for use of Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School (location of use as determined by Building Administrator) to host Girl Scout Meeting beginning on Wednesdays in December 2018 until June 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30/8:00 p.m. d. Professional Trip(s) No Trips. Professional Trips e. Laurel School District Board of Education and Laurel Education Association Inc. Agreement ; Ratification i. It was recommended by Sabrina Isler seconded by Shane McCarty and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the Laurel School District Board of Education and Laurel Education Association Inc. Agreement Ratification, as submitted. 11. Items for Presentation and Review (Policy and Resolution) 1 st Reading; The Laurel School District Schools Disciplinary Consequence Matrix, Revised 1. Recommend 1 st Reading of The Laurel School District Schools Disciplinary Consequence Matrix Revised, as submitted and found on the District web site in the Board of Education Policies section and as found at The Laurel School District Sites. This policy is available for review by the community at The Laurel School District buildings and on the district website. Community input is welcome and should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools no later than Tuesday, January 16, BOE APPROVED_1/17/18 Page 4 of 7

5 12. Possible Action on Executive Session Items Approval of Personnel It was moved by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brent Nichols and unanimously Attachment A. 1. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to accept the retirement request of Cordelia Harmon as a teacher effective March 1, 2018, or at a mutually acceptable date prior to March 1, It was moved by Shane McCarty seconded by Brent Nichols and unanimously Attachment B. 1. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve Jazmine Snell as the Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Laurel High School for the school year, effective December 13, (Ms. Snell was previously approved at the October 18, 2017 Board of Education meeting as the Volunteer Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Laurel High School.) 2. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve Jarek Lugo as the Volunteer Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach at Laurel High School for the school year, effective December 13, Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve Humberto Hernandez as the Volunteer Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach at Laurel High School for the school year, effective December 13, (The coach was in good standing during the SY.) 4. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve Jessica Kramer as the Varsity Head Girls Soccer Coach at Laurel High School for the school year, effective December 13, Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve Thomas Curt Bunting as the Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Laurel High School for the school year, effective December 13, Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to rescind the offer of employment to Brian Hearne as the Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Laurel High School for the school year, retroactive to mid-way through the season. (Per the attached from Jerry Mears, Mr. Hearne was good with being a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach at Laurel High School. Personnel is still waiting on his resignation letter from this position.) 7. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve Phillip Hastings as the Varsity Assistant Football Coach at Laurel High School for the school year, effective December 13, (Mr. Hastings was previously approved at the July 19, 2017 Board of Education meeting as the Volunteer Assistant Football Coach at Laurel High School.) It was moved by Shane McCarty seconded by Sabrina Isler and unanimously Attachment C. 1. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to accept the retirement request of Dale Oddo as a secretary in the Laurel School District, effective March 1, BOE APPROVED_1/17/18 Page 5 of 7

6 2. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve the employment of Gary Trout as an Additional Adult Support Paraprofessional at North Laurel Elementary School effective December 13, 2017 or other mutually agreeable date. The start date is January 3, This is a temporary position through June 7, Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve the employment of Kim Trivits as a Paraprofessional at North Laurel Elementary School effective December 13, 2017 or other mutually agreeable date. The start date is January 3, This is a temporary position through June 7, Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to approve the employment of Thomas Curt Bunting as an Additional Adult Support Paraprofessional at Laurel High School effective December 13, 2017 or other mutually agreeable date. The start date is February 1, This is a temporary position through June 7, It was moved by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brad Lee and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the personnel actions as listed in Personnel Attachment D. 1. Recommendation to the Laurel Board of Education to accept the retirement request of Donn Steele as an administrator in the Laurel School District, effective July 1, Attachment E. administrative contract for Ashley Giska for 3 years, from July 1, 2018 through June 30, Attachment F. administrative contract for Craig Wearden for 2 years, from July 1, 2018 Attachment G. administrative contract for Todd Simpson for 2 years, from July 1, 2018 BOE APPROVED_1/17/18 Page 6 of 7

7 Attachment H. administrative contract for Brandon Snyder for 2 years, from July 1, 2018 It was moved by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brent Nichols and unanimously Attachment I. administrative contract for Petrina Giles for 2 years, from July 1, 2018 Attachment J. administrative contract for Monet Smith for 2 years, from July 1, Future Agenda Items Future Agenda Items a. Next Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at LMHS Cafeteria. 15. Adjournment Adjournment It was moved by Sabrina Isler seconded by Brent Nichols and unanimously carried by roll call vote to adjourn the December 13, 2017, Laurel School District Board Meeting at 7:50 p.m. Signed: Shawn Larrimore Executive Secretary BOE APPROVED_1/17/18 Page 7 of 7