WARREN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Thursday, January 12, 2017 Administrative Office Boardroom Organizational Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. I. Call to Order by President Pro Tempore A. Pledge of Allegiance II. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed and Re-appointed Board Members III. Roll Call A. Roll Call B. Adoption of Revised Agenda IV. Election of President A. Nominations B. Close Nominations C. Motion to Elect D. Oath of Office New President now officially presides. V. Election of Vice President A. Nominations B. Close Nominations C. Motion to Elect D. Oath of Office VI. *Public Participation WCVSD Board Agenda 01/12/17 Page 1 of 6
VII. Presentation A. National School Board Recognition Month B. Board Doc Options David Cairns VIII. Establish service fund for the board in the maximum amount authorized by statute (O.R.C. 3315.15). IX. Appointments Recommend appointment of board member(s), effective 1/1/17 12/31/17 to serve on the following: A. Legislative Liaison to OSBA B. Student Achievement Liaison C. WCVSD Board Policy Committee Member(s) X. Treasurer s Report A. Minutes 1. Regular Board Meeting December 15, 2016 B. Financial Report C. Bank Reconciliation/Investments D. Resolutions: 1. Resolution #936-17 Approval for advances on tax settlements 2. Resolution #937-17 Authorizing the Treasurer to pay all bills as they are received 3. Resolution #938-17 Authorizing the Treasurer to invest interim funds 4. Amended Appropriations Resolution #939-17 FY 17 E. Approval of the tax budget XI. New Business A. 2017 WCVSD Board Meeting Dates Recommend approval of the 2017 WCVSD board meeting dates (all meetings start at 6:00 p.m.: 1. February 15, 2017 (Wednesday) July 20, 2017 March 16, 2017 August 10, 2017 April 20, 2017 September 21, 2017 May 25, 2017 October 19, 2017 June 22, 2017 November 16, 2017 December 21, 2017 2. 2017 Work Sessions to start at 5:30 p.m.: May 9, 2017 (Tuesday) October 5, 2017 WCVSD Board Agenda 01/12/17 Page 2 of 6
B. Personnel 1. Resignation Recommend acceptance of the following resignation: Jennifer Prater, part-time custodian Effective: January 13, 2017 2. Revised Contract Recommend approval of the following personnel contract, effective 1/16/17 6/30/17: Jennifer Prater Schedule 23, Step 0 From Part-Time (24 hours per week) to Full-Time (40 hours per week) C. Resolutions Recommend approval of the following board resolutions a-n, which will commence and remain in effect from 1/13/17-1/15/18: a. #940-17 Resolution authorizing reimbursement or prepayment by Treasurer for board of education members, administrators, and other school employees for approved expenses incurred at meetings, conventions, etc. b. #941-17 Resolution authorizing the Superintendent to employ temporary personnel, as needed, subject to vote of ratification by the Board. c. #942-17 Resolution authorizing the Superintendent be appointed as Purchasing Agent for the Warren County Vocational School District. d. #943-17 Resolution authorizing the Superintendent or designee to approve attendance for workshops, meetings and conferences for employees and report as such to the Board. e. #944-17 Resolution authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer to attend meetings of interest on national, state and local levels. f. #945-17 Resolution authorizing the Superintendent to serve as the Board s designee/hearing officer for the purpose of hearing suspension or expulsion appeals, unless the suspension or expulsion is issued by the Superintendent at which time the district s attorney will serve as the hearing officer. g. #946-17 Resolution authorizing Superintendent to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent s acceptance. WCVSD Board Agenda 01/12/17 Page 3 of 6
h. #947-17 Resolution authorizing Superintendent to hire staff during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such hiring shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent s acceptance. i. #948-17 Resolution authorizing Superintendent to approve step increases for non-automatic salary schedules when recommended by supervisor and if financially feasible. j. #949-17 Resolution authorizing Melissa Solazzo, Director of Human Resource and Joel King, Curriculum Specialist as the district s harassment and discrimination compliance officers for staff. Selected employees shall receive and investigate complaints of harassment and discrimination in accordance with board policy. k. #950-17 Resolution authorizing Kim Gambill, Director of Curriculum and Student Development and Joel King, Curriculum Specialist, as the district s harassment and discrimination compliance officers for students. Selected employees shall receive and investigate complaints of harassment and discrimination in accordance with board policy. l. #951-17 Resolution authorizing Director of Curriculum and Student Development (Kim Gambill) as district s Homeless Coordinator. m. #952-17 Resolution authorizing Superintendent to serve as Board s designee for the suspension of employees without pay, not to exceed three days, for actions that constitute a violation of the Board s written rules and regulations, and/or for inefficiency, dishonesty, immoral conduct, insubordination, neglect of duty, misfeasance, malfeasance, and/or nonfeasance. n. #953-17 Resolution authorizing the superintendent to dispose of miscellaneous and used equipment per BOE policy providing the superintendent has determined the property value is less than $10,000 and the property is no longer needed for school purposes. D. Supplemental Contracts 1. Recommend approval of a supplemental contract for extended time for the following individual: Joel King 10 days (to be used between 6/26/17 7/21/17) 2. Recommend approval of a supplemental contract for longer daily schedule than current Master Agreement allows: Juliana Foster $ 1,500.35 for the 16-17 school year WCVSD Board Agenda 01/12/17 Page 4 of 6
E. OSBA Recommend approval of Resolution #954-17 for the submission of the A-Z Effective School Board Award Nomination Form to the Southwest Ohio School Board Association. XII. Upcoming Events January 2017 School Board Recognition Month January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King Day (no school) January 18-19, 2017 Ohio ACTE Legislative Conference February Career Technical Education Month February 15, 2017 (Wednesday) WCVSD Board Meeting February 16, 2017 NTHS Induction and Breakfast February 17, 2017 Winter Break (no school) for high school students and secondary instructors February 20, 2017 Presidents Day (no school) XIII. Informational Items XIV. Superintendent s Report Board Policy Update XV. Executive Session For the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, or compensation of public employees ORC 121.22(G)(1). XVI. Board Member Comments XVII. Adjourn WCVSD Board Agenda 01/12/17 Page 5 of 6
*A maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each board meeting. Each person addressing the board shall give their name and address. Each person shall be limited to three minutes. If several wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. The board s guidelines for public participation will be followed. Mission To prepare youths and adults to make informed career choices and to successfully enter, compete, and advance in a changing world. Vision WCCC is the valued partner of choice within the educational and economic systems of our communities, by providing quality academic and career technical education. We pave the way for a future of opportunities unique to each of our learners. WCVSD Board Agenda 01/12/17 Page 6 of 6