MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 12, 2014 (These minutes have not been approved by the Board of Education. Approval will be considered at the next Board meeting.) MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Pledge to Flag Roll Call: Charlie Andrews, President Bruce Kirkpatrick, Vice President Rob Dawson Mike Henry David Miller Others Present: Dave Lewis Superintendent Joe Black Assistant Superintendent Debbie Black Treasurer/CFO Bill Franke Business Manager Katy Zink Technology Coordinator Gary Campbell Food Service Coordinator Mike Bernard Special Education Director 6-12 Angela Hudson Special Education Director PK-5 Amy Boston Curriculum Director K-5 Kim Pittser Curriculum Director 6-12 Katie Abbott Curriculum Director 6-12 Ryan Davis MTES Dean of Students Mission Statement of Miami Trace: The mission of the Miami Trace Local School District is to provide an effective educational program to engage every student in becoming a life-long learner and a responsible, productive citizen. Vision Statement of Miami Trace The Miami Trace Way: The Miami Trace community freely chooses to emphasize high standards in order to promote an environment conducive to learning, character building, and social well-being. Our methods may change in time, but The Miami Trace Way shall be a constant companion, our true measure of success. Since 1963 Public Participation: None. Agenda: The board president reviewed the changes to the agenda as designated by the yellow highlight. Two additional changes were added: The resignation of Brett Robinson was changed to include all positions and Robert Davis, Cicilia Seymour, Carrie Kratzer and Jessica Wheaton were added to the list 1
of substitute bus drivers to be approved. The board president asked for a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Motion 14/159: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the amended agenda. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, CONSENT AGENDA Minutes: The minutes of the August 4, 2014, special meeting were submitted for approval. Foreign Exchange Student: The superintendent recommended that Arianna Boess be accepted as a foreign exchange student at Miami Trace High School for the 2014 2015 school year. Miss Boess is from Italy and is residing with Todd and Raquel Evans as a part of the AFS program. Middle School Field Trip: The board was requested to approve the middle school eighth grade field trip to Washington DC on May 11, 2015 at a cost not to exceed $600.00 per student. This includes transportation, room, all meals, tee shirts (different colors for each day), and all activities. Resignations: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the resignations of the following: A. Megan Anderson, 3 rd Grade Team Leader, effective August 4, 2014 B. Melissa Conley, 5 th Grade Team Leader, effective July 28, 2014 C. Cherise Roberts, 5 th Grade Building Technology Specialist, effective August 7, 2014 D. Brett Robinson, all positions, effective July 29, 2014 E. Jackie Trimble, 3 rd Grade Building Technology Specialist, effective August 7, 2014 F. Ryan Wintersheimer, Assistant Band Director, effective August 4, 2014 Employment: The superintendent recommended that the following individuals be employed as indicated: A. Certificated Substitute Teachers: (2014 2015 School Year) 1. Janet Abare 2. Joy Bishop 3. Barbara Black 4. Matthew Black 5. S. Jodi Black 6. Elaine M. Butts 7. Mary Ann Carson 8. Richard Castle 9. Christopher Chambers 10. Christine Chaney 11. Jack Chapman 12. Debra Corbell-Grover 13. Cynthia Cox 14. Keri Douglas 15. Kenneth Fliehman 16. Nellda Friend 17. Robert Frost 18. Kathy Ginn 19. Harvey Griffith 20. Jane Ann Hammond 21. Sharon Hartley 22. Teresa Hatch 2
23. Susan Jones 24. Loretta Keech 25. Brenda Keltner 26. Krystal Matthews 27. Rebecca Matthews 28. Debra Melvin 29. Loretta Miller 30. Charles Bill Newland 31. Brenda Riley 32. Wesley Ruth 33. Jerry Savage 34. Susan Shuler 35. Kenneth Snapp 36. Nicole Sullivan 37. Amber Walters 38. Dawn Wilson 39. Randolph Yankowski 40. Karen Yeager B. Classified: (2014 2015 School Year) 1. Case Manager: a. Leslye Arnold, Step 4, Effective August 11, 2014 2. Central Office Substitute Secretaries: a. Karen Enochs b. Kristin Sockman 3. Substitute Cooks: a. Teresa Chaffin b. Debra Davis c. Brandi Jenkins d. Linda Foster e. Stacy Lovett f. Kristina Queen g. Mary Jane Queen h. Sandra Rodgers i. Amy Vincent 4. Substitute Custodians: a. Melissa Burns b. Catherine Murphy c. Martha Smith 5. Substitute Educational Support Personnel: a. Julie Carter b. Annette Garland c. Kelli Frantz d. Teresa Hynes e. Jennifer Pendergraft 6. Substitute Bus Drivers: (Pending completion of all required certifications) a. Phillip Gant b. Lester Sanders c. Robert Davis d. Carrie Kratzer e. Cicilia Seymour f. Jessica Wheaton 7. Substitute Case Manager: a. Amy Foster at a rate of $15.81 per hour as needed C. Supplementals/Pupil Activity Contracts: (2014 2015 School Year) 1. CORE Intervention Specialist (to be paid at a rate of $19.00 per hour) a. Bridgette Bowers Miami Trace Middle School 3
b. Debra Corbell-Grover Miami Trace Elementary c. Susan Jones Miami Trace Elementary d. Dawn Smith-Weston Miami Trace Elementary D. Miami Trace Middle School Career Based Intervention Program (CBIP) Student Workers for the 2014 2015 School Year at a rate of $4.12: 1. Savannah Beatty 2. Daniel Billingham 3. Baylee Burchett 4. Ethan Chace 5. Hannah Clemons 6. Jessica Cordell 7. Savannah Craig 8. Haley Carr 9. Daniel Everhart 10. Allison Fullmer 11. Brianna Harrison 12. Haleigh Himes 13. Cole Howland 14. Kristyn Ison 15. Hayden Knapp 16. Charley Knaub 17. Skylar Maag 18. Colleen McCoy 19. Jacob Morris 20. Savahna Queen 21. Tabitha Simon 22. Zach Sizemore 23. Noble Smith 24. Sierra Stout 25. Branson Warner E. ESL Translator: (2014 2015 School Year) 1. Melanie Langley at a rate of $25.00 hour, effective August 20, 2014, on an as needed basis F. Resident Educator Mentors, Year 1 (RE1): 1. Heather Seyfang 2. Nicole Fatica-Mavis 3. Cortney Brackens 4. Courtney Hagler 5. Ellen Businger 6. Aaron Hauer 7. David Thomas 8. Shari West 9. Robin Hart G. Resident Educator Mentors, Year 2 (RE2): 1. James Hatert 2. Marie Hatert 3. Angy Trent 4. Heather Seyfang 5. Courtney Hagler 6. Nicole Fatica-Mavis 7. Christina Schingledecker 8. Courtney Donson 9. Kyle McConnaughey 4
H. Non-Resident Educator Mentors: 1. Christy Johnson 2. Phil McNamara 3. Glenn Custis 4. Carrie Skinner 5. Michele Teis 6. Dee Funari 7. Mike Bernard/Cynthia Reynolds 8. Kim Pittser 9. Rob Pittser New Funds: The treasurer recommended that the board approve the establishment of a Middle School Library Fund and a High School Book Club Fund effective FY15. Cashier: The treasurer recommended approval of Linda Hays as a middle school food service cashier for 2014 2015 school year. Workers Compensation Program: The treasurer recommended that the board approve participation in the 2015 Workers Compensation Group Retrospective Rating Program. Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewal: The superintendent recommended that the board renew the membership with the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce effective for the 2014 2015 school year at a cost of $765.00. Transportation Agreement: The board was requested to approve an agreement with the Fayette County Community Action/Fayette County Transportation for transportation of student SSID#KL7616602 to and from Miami Trace Middle School each day school is in session for the 2014 2015 school year at a cost of $1.50 per day. Donations: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following monetary donations: A. $200 from the Fayette County Junior Fair Livestock Sales Committee to the high school B. $1,700 from the MT Athletic Boosters to the High School Football Camp Fund C. $1,650 from the MT Athletic Boosters to the High School Athletic Fund D. $50 from Richard & Amy Wilson to the High School Baseball Fund E. $50 from Tom & Judy Rambo to the High School Baseball Fund F. $30 from Tammy Girton to the High School Baseball Fund G. $250 from Club Apartments Group LTD to the High School Baseball Fund H. $20 from Karen Hoppes to the High School Baseball Fund I. $50 from Gene & Nancy Elliott to the High School Baseball Fund Parent Transportation Reimbursements: The board was requested to approve reimbursement for transportation of the following students by parents/guardians: A. Linda Deck to transport student SSID# EJ2404770 B. Brandy Cox to transport student SSID# FY1791929 C. Sharon Cox to transport student SSID# QI7216210 Motion 14/160: Mr. Miller moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. Mr. Henry seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, 5
REGULAR AGENDA Employment: The superintendent recommended the following: A. Classified: (2014 2015 School Year) 1. Central Office Substitute Secretary: a. Jane Henry 2. Substitute Educational Support Personnel: a. Jane Henry Motion 14/161: Mr. Dawson moved to approve the employment. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Henry, abstain; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, Amended Temporary Appropriations: (Exhibit A) The treasurer recommended that the FY2015 amended temporary appropriations be approved as presented. Motion 14/162: Mr. Henry moved to approve the amended temporary appropriations. Mr. Kirkpatrick seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, Financial Reports: (Exhibit B) The treasurer recommended that the board approve the July 2014 Financial Reports. Motion 14/163: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the July financial reports. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, Resolution: (Exhibit C) The treasurer recommended that the board approve a resolution accepting the tax rates for tax year 2014. Motion 14/164: Mr. Henry moved to approve the tax rates for 2014. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, Resolution: (Exhibit D) The treasurer requested the board s consideration for approval of a resolution regarding the settlement and termination of four property agreements with the Washington C.H. City Board of Education. Motion 14/165: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve resolution. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, Contract: (Exhibit E) The superintendent recommended that the board approve a contract for special education services with Pioneer Center, Chillicothe, Ohio, for 2014 2015 school year. Motion 14/166: Mr. Dawson moved to approve the contract. Mr. Henry seconded the motion. 6
Roll Call: Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, Hourly Substitute Rates: (Exhibit F) The business manager requested the board s consideration concerning hourly substitute rates, effective August 11, 2014. Motion 14/167: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the hourly substitute rates effective August 11, 2014. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, Legal Services: The board was requested to authorize the treasurer to sign an engagement letter retaining the legal services of Dinsmore regarding the purchase of land in an amount not to exceed $23,000. Motion 14/168: Mr. Henry moved to authorize the treasurer to sign an engagement letter retaining the legal services of Dinsmore as requested. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, Administrative Reports: Board Members Reports Public Participation: None. A. Business Manager Report Mr. Bill Franke 1. Safety Update 2. Maintenance Update B. Assistant Superintendent Mr. Joe Black 1. Policy Update 2. Report Card Review 3. Orientation for New Staff 4. Open Houses C. Superintendent Report Mr. David Lewis 1. Bond Issue Campaign Committee 2. Successes for 2013 2014 3. Opening Day 4. Endorsement from Southern Ohio ESC 5. SOESC/OSBA Professional Development 6. Board Meeting Times for September and October potential time change D. Future Board Meeting Dates: 1. August 26, 2014 Miami Trace Board Office 7:00 P.M. 2. September 9, 2014 Miami Trace Board Office 7:00 P.M. 3. September 23, 2014 Miami Trace Board Office 7:00 P.M. 4. October 14, 2014 Miami Trace Board Office 7:00 P.M. Executive Session: The board president asked for a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to O.R.C. Section 121.22 (2) concerning the purchase of land. Motion 14/169: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to enter into executive session. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, 7
7:52 p.m. Regular Session: 8:08 p.m. Adjournment: 8:17 p.m. Motion 14/170: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Henry, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, President Treasurer/CFO 8