MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION COVENTRY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Tuesday, The Coventry Local School District Board of Education convened the on Tuesday, at 6:00 p.m. at Lakeview Administration Office, 2910 S. Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44319. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Wohlgamuth (Board President). Mr. Muccio took roll call. The following members were present on roll call: Also present: Mr. Andrews, Mr. Davis, Mr. Skaggs, Mrs. Tavenier, Mr. Wohlgamuth Mr. Russell Chaboudy, Superintendent Mr. Matthew Muccio, Treasurer Mr. Wohlgamuth led everyone in a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wohlgamuth asked for a motion for approval of the minutes, it was moved by Tavenier, Resolution seconded by Skaggs that the Board approves the minutes of the following meetings: No. 16-36 a) February 9, 2016 b) March 7, 2016 Special Meeting
Page 2 TREASURER S RECOMMENDATIONS Acting upon the recommendation of Matthew Muccio, Treasurer, it was moved by Skaggs, Resolution seconded by Tavenier that the Board approve and place on file the February 2016 financial No. 16-37 reports. Acting upon the recommendation of Matthew Muccio, Treasurer, it was moved by Andrews, Resolution seconded by Skaggs, that the Board approve the addition of Elementary School Assistant No. 16-38 Principal position to the Administrative Salary Schedule per Exhibit T-1. Acting upon the recommendation of Matthew Muccio, Treasurer, it was moved by Tavenier, Resolution seconded by Skaggs, that the Board approve the mutual release acknowledging the payoff and No. 16-39 release claims of Coventry Local School District HB 264 Energy Conservation Loan Phase #2 Note, Obligation 604226487, by both parties (PNC Bank and Coventry Board of Education) per Exhibit T-2. Mr. Muccio discussed with the Board that Coventry Local Schools should start an investment Resolution account with STAR Ohio (both STAR and STAR Plus). Mr. Muccio discussed the reasons and No. 16-40 benefits of having a STAR Ohio bank account. Mr. Wohlgamuth discussed, and all members present agreed to initiate the account. Mr. Muccio will proceed with starting.
Page 3 SUPERINTENDENT S RECOMMENDATIONS Acting upon the recommendation of Russell Chaboudy, Superintendent, it was moved by Resolution Tavenier, seconded by Andrews, that all of the following items appearing in the agenda No. 16-41 constitute the consent calendar and are adopted by one single motion, unless a member of the Board requests that any such item be removed from the consent calendar and voted upon separately: a) It is recommended that the Board grant 2015-16 supplemental contracts for the following spring coaches. Baseball Volunteer Coach: Erik Spinelli JV Softball Coach: Kara Bauman, Year 1, Step 1 b) It is recommended that the Board hire the following as a Title I Paraprofessional Reading Support (long term) to replace Sarah Bessolo. Taylor Bryan (Note: Please see Exhibit S-1 for cost saving. This position is fully supported by Title I funding. Miss Bryan meets the Title I definition for highly qualified paraprofessional.) c) It is recommended the Board approve an increase in days for the following the following employee. This increase is from three days a week to four days, and will begin with the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. Jennifer Hudak Speech Pathologist (NOTE: This increase of one day per week is due to the new configuration of the schools. Jennifer will work at Coventry High School for all speech needs and at Coventry Elementary School for 4 th grade, testing of new students in any grade at Coventry Elementary School, scholarship student across the district and preschool transitions. This extra help is needed at the elementary level where the number of students needing services is in excess of what one speech pathologist can manage. This is an increase cost of approximately $15,000 for the district.)
Page 4 Acting upon the recommendation of Russell Chaboudy, Superintendent, it was moved by Resolution Skaggs, seconded by Tavenier, that all of the following items appearing in the agenda No. 16-42 constitute the consent calendar and are adopted by one single motion, unless a member of the Board requests that any such item be removed from the consent calendar and voted upon separately: (Note: Second Reading) (Note: Exhibit S-3) a) It is recommended that the Board adopt the revised and/or deleted policies and procedures per Exhibit S-2. b) It is recommended the Board approve the donations to the Parent Mentor for the Special Education Family and Awards Night on. Donations will be used as door prizes for the event. The water and chips donations will be served during dinner: c) It is recommended that the Board approve the following purchase orders over $1,000 per Exhibit S-4: d) It is recommended the Board approve the contract for PSI. These are for services at St. Francis De Sales School and they will be using their auxiliary funds for school psychology services. It is for 25 hours and will paid through Non Public IDEA funds. The amount to be approved is $1,173.00. e) It is recommended the Board approve the contract with NEOnet 24 month Managed Internal Broadband service for wifi management at new high school beginning on July 1, 2016 at a cost of $5,427.00 per year. (NOTE: The Neonet contract services are at the same price per access point that we currently pay at the other buildings.)
f) It is recommended the Board approve the following contracts for AT&T: Page 5 1. AT&T PRI 36 month renewal for our main telephone connectivity to our district beginning on July 1, 2016 at a cost of $407.50 per month. 2. AT&T 24 month renewal Business Local Calling Plan for 2 dedicated lines for emergency calls and rollover for the district beginning on July 1 2016 at a cost of $25.00 per month per line. 3. AT & T 36 month new Business Local Calling Plan for 9 dedicated lines to be installed at the new high school location for emergency services including 911, elevators, fire and alarm beginning on 05/23/2016, meaning the contract will commence on or about that date depending on when the lines are installed at a cost of $25.00 per month per line. 4. AT & T 36 month Centrex Service renewal beginning on July 1 2016 at a cost of $206.85 per month. (NOTE: The AT&T PRI Contract renewal results in a savings of $52.60 per month. The AT&T Business Local Calling Plan for the 2 emergency lines results in a savings of $1.10 per month per line. The Centrex contract renewal is resulting in a savings due to the termination of 10 vacated lines. ) g) It is recommended that the Board approve the following Pay to Participate fees with the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year: Grades 9-12 Grades 7 & 8 $100 per sport $75 per sport Ayes Andrews, Skaggs, Tavenier, Wohlgamuth Nays Davis
Page 6 Acting upon the recommendation of Russell Chaboudy, Superintendent, it was moved by Resolution Tavenier, seconded by Skaggs, that the Board accept a reduction in days for Turkeyfoot No. 16-43 Elementary for the 2015-16 year. The last day for students will be Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Last day for teachers will be Thursday, June 2, 2016. (Note: This recommendation is based on the need to move TKF modular. Due to Coventry switching to instructional Hours from days, this will not adversely affect TKF students. With this change, Turkeyfoot students will still be 51 hours over the state minimum.) BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Andrews discussed a possible font logo change and new policy language. (Note: First Reading) EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Tavenier, seconded by Andrews that the Board recess to Executive Session at 7:09 p.m. Resolution for the purpose of (1) the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion No. 16-44 or compensation of an employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, official, licensee or student requests a public hearing. Mr. Chaboudy and Mr. Muccio were invited into Executive Session. The Board returned from Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. with the following members present: Mr. Andrews, Mr. Davis, Mr. Skaggs, Mrs. Tavenier, and Mr. Wohlgamuth.
Page 7 There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Tavenier, Resolution seconded by Skaggs to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. No. 16-45 Robert L. Wohlgamuth, BOE President Attest: Matthew Muccio, Treasurer