The Indian Creek Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:15 P.M. at the Indian Creek Middle School, Mingo Junction, Ohio. President Kimberly Mark called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. At roll call, the following members were present: Dr. John Figel, Mr. Daniel Bove, Jr., Mrs. Kimberly Mark, Dr. Ted Starkey and Mr. Bob Smith. READING, APPROVAL, SIGNING OF MINUTES #61-08-18 Mr. Smith moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the July 19, 2018 regular meeting. Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes. Motion approved 5-0. BILLS, FINANCIAL, BANK RECONCILIATION #62-08-18 Mr. Bove moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the bills, financial report and bank reconciliation for the month of July 2018. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes. Motion passed 5-0. INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS Wintersville Police Chief, Art Fowler, discussed the partnership with the District and Wintersville Police Department for a second resource officer for the District. He thanked the Board of Education, District Administration, Mayor Gale and Wintersville Councilmembers for supporting the partnership. I.C.E.A. President Karen Lloyd discussed what the teachers have been doing over the summer months to get ready for the upcoming school year. She also discussed the tour of recently constructed school buildings in preparation for the building of new facilities. O.A.P.S.E. No representative present. Principal/Administrative Council Hills Elementary Principal, Michelle Minto, discussed preparations for the upcoming school year, the open house and back-to-school pool party. Wintersville Elementary Principal, Lorie Jarrett, discussed preparations for the upcoming school year and the back-to-school pool party. IC Middle School Principal, Dr. Holly Minch-Hick, discussed the Making Middle School Work Grant and the new elective courses for the 2018-2019 school year. She also discussed the back-to-school pool party. Michael Burns, Managing Director Public Finance, Robert W. Baird & Co., discussed the financing side of the bond issue. He discussed the presentation to the Moody s Rating Service. He discussed the rating from the agency, the sale of the bonds and the closing and funding of the bonds on August 29, 2018. COMMUNICATIONS - None. OLD BUSINESS None.
ACCEPT ADDENDA #63-08-18 Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to accept an addendum to include items H through K under New Business and items H and I under Personnel. Vote on motion: Mr. Smith, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 5-0. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH K #64-08-18 Dr. Starkey moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve items A through K under New Business. A. Sale of Board Property The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the sale of International School Bus #10, which has exceeded its useful life and repair. B. Athletic Rates The Treasurer recommends the Board approve the 2018-2019 admission rates to athletic events as submitted by the athletic director. The Board discussed the possibility of a family rate pass and requested it be discussed at the next Athletic Board meeting. INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018-2019 ATHLETIC EVENT TICKET PRICING TICKET PRICE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: RESERVED SEASON TICKETS $5.00 PRE-SALE STUDENTS $4.00 PRE-SALE ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION $5.00 PRE-SALE GAME RESERVED $6.00 PRE-SALE GAME RESERVED - SENIORS $5.00 NIGHT OF GAME - ALL TICKETS $6.00 TICKET PRICE ADULT STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL: BOYS BASKETBALL $5.00 $3.00 GIRLS BASKETBALL $5.00 $3.00 BOYS SOCCER $5.00 $3.00 GIRLS SOCCER $5.00 $3.00 WRESTLING (junior high included) $5.00 $3.00 VOLLEYBALL $5.00 $3.00 BASEBALL $5.00 $3.00 SOFTBALL $5.00 $3.00 TENNIS $5.00 $3.00 TRACK $5.00 $3.00 CROSS COUNTRY $5.00 $3.00 * no admission charged for golf
JUNIOR HIGH: JR HIGH VOLLEYBALL $5.00 $3.00 JR HIGH BASKETBALL - BOYS & GIRLS $5.00 $3.00 JR HIGH FOOTBALL $5.00 $3.00 JR HIGH FOOTBALL (1 GAME ONLY) $4.00 $2.00 JR HIGH TRACK $4.00 $2.00 * Junior High Wrestling matches are held with the high school STUDENT PASS FOR ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS $35.00 SENIOR PASS - GENERAL ADMISSION FOR ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS $40.00 C. Bills to Be Considered, Over $5,000.00 and/or Improper Procedure CDW Government, Inc. $12,301.32 for Chromebooks Bricker & Eckler, LLP $6,697.00 for legal expenditures for middle school project Pro-Vision, Inc. $17,201.40 for bus cameras (paid with permanent improvement fund) Jim Davis Enterprises $11,376.00 for patching District drives and parking lots Liberty Distributers $5,171.25 for paper for Wintersville Elementary McGraw Hill $10,572.09 for elementary reading consumable workbooks American Electric Power $9,198.69 for ICMS power for June (improper procedure) American Electric Power $4,877.89 for ICHS power for June (improper procedure) Nutrition, Inc. $5,087.94 for June summer food program costs (improper procedure) D. Financial Statement Outside Organization The Indian Creek athletic Boosters support organization has submitted the required financial report verifying that at least 70% of the organization s expenditures were for student activities as required per Board Policy IGDK. The Treasurer recommends acceptance of this report and authorization for the organization to continue as a school support group and use the District name in fundraising campaigns for the 2018-2019 school year. E. Substitute Support Staff Compensation The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board annually establish support staff substitute rates and recommend the following rates for the 2018-2019 school year: Substitute bus drivers driving rate of $12.50 per hour All other classified substitutes, including summer help, at minimum wage Substitute teachers - $80.00 per day F. Board Policy The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following changes to Board Policy: Revisions: DIF Revenue from Investments (was Investment Procedures)
G. Resolution The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the School District Board to enter into a resolution of acceptance in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Exceptional Needs Program (Lapsed) 2F.
H. Agreement Trinity Health System School of Nursing The Superintendent recommends the Board enter into an agreement with Trinity Health System School of Nursing to provide clinical learning facilities and preceptors for a Preceptorship Clinical Experience. Agreement effective from August 2018 through December 2018. I. Agreement Resource Officer The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the revised agreement with the Wintersville Police Department for the services of a Resource Officer for the 2018-2019 school year. J. After School Care The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the Ohio Department of Education After School Care Rules 2004 and subsequent Policies and Procedures for Approved Care Centers in two elementary school locations to maintain licensing requirements. K. Agreement Jefferson Behavioral Health The Superintendent recommends the Board enter into an agreement with Trinity Health Systems to provide appropriately licensed individuals for behavioral health service requested by Indian Creek for designated students. Agreement period for the 2018-2019 school year. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 5-0. OTHER MATTERS PERSONNEL APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH I #65-08-18 Mr. Bove moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to approve items A through I under Personnel. A. Employment Extra-Duty Supplemental Contracts The Superintendent recommends the employment of the following certificated/licensed individuals in the positions listed. One-year limited contracts for the 2018-2019 school year. If required for the position, individuals must have Pupil Activity Permits issued by the Ohio Department of Education, valid for the 2018-2019 school year. Wintersville Elementary After School Physical Activities Director Rachel Vince B. Employment Classified Substitute List The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following individual(s) for inclusion on the classified substitute list for the positions listed for which they currently qualify and for any subsequent positons for which they may qualify. FREY, Natalie Cafeteria, secretary, paraprofessional aide PATTERSON, Ricky Custodian, cafeteria RUSNAK, Angela Secretary, cafeteria, paraprofessional aide
C. Employment Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Kristin Davies in the position of science teacher at Indian Creek Middle School, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. One year contract, 184 days per year, salary and benefits pursuant to the ICEA Negotiated agreement. Employment contingent upon Ms. Davies obtaining or showing proof of valid Ohio licensure, the required background checks and drug testing. D. Resignation Classified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation request of Hills Elementary paraprofessional, Shelly Polsinelli, for personal reasons, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. Mrs. Polsinelli resigns after 3 years of service to the District. E. Employment Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Jaycee Gotschall in the position of vocational business teacher at Indian Creek High School, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. One year contract, 184 days per year, salary and benefits pursuant to the ICEA Negotiated agreement. Employment contingent upon Ms. Gotschall obtaining or showing proof of valid Ohio licensure, the required background checks and drug testing. F. Employment - Classified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Lawrence Thompson in the position of afternoon custodian at Wintersville Elementary, effective July 20, 2018. One-year probationary contract and salary pursuant to the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement. Position is 260 days per year, 5 days per week, 7 hours per day. G. Employment Classified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Amber Good in the position of cook/cashier at Wintersville Elementary, effective August 27, 2018. One-year probationary contract and salary pursuant to the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement. Position is 186 days per year, 5 days per week, 2.5 hours per day. H. Employment Classified The Superintendent recommends the employment of Nancy DiBiase in the position of paraprofessional (MH Aide) at Hills Elementary. One-year probationary contract effective August 27, 2018 and salary pursuant to the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement. Position is 186 days per year, 5 days per week, 5.75 hours per day. I. Resignation - Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approved the resignation request of ICMS Language Arts teacher, Sean Beresford, for personal reasons, effective September 1, 2018. Mr. Beresford resigns after 3 years of service to the District. Vote on motion: Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes. Motion approved 5-0.
REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS a. Student Achievement Mr. Bob Smith commended the following: ICHS Cheerleaders for placing 2 nd at the Jefferson County Fair Cheerleading Competition ICMS Cheerleaders for placing 6 th at the Jefferson County Fair Cheerleading Competition Mrs. Mark commended the ICHS Marching Band for their performance at band camp and the parade at the Jefferson County Fair. b. Legislative Dr. Ted Starkey no report. REPORT OF BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES - No report. REPORT OF TREASURER/CFO Mrs. Denise Todoroff discussed the recent tax value complaints filed with the Jefferson County Board of Revisions. REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - Mr. John Belt discussed the following: Painting of the bus garage and roofs Security upgrade at ICMS Storm damage to ICMS HVAC system Lights at the football field Backflow test at Wintersville Elementary Guest WiFi at the football stadium REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT - Dr. T.C. Chappelear discussed the following: Teacher professional development New science and social studies curriculum Chromebook 1:1 program moving to 9 th grade and will now encompass the 5 th through 9 th grades Noted that he is looking forward to the upcoming school year and thanked the staff for their preparations ADJOURNMENT #66-08-18 Mrs. Mark moved to adjourn. All Yes. Time: 7:05 P.M. ATTEST: Board President Treasurer