JEFFERSON LOCAL SCHOOLS Regular Meeting May 8, 2017 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL West Jefferson, Ohio High School, the Jefferson Local Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mr. Garman, Mr. Doran, Mr. Keel, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Harper, Superintendent, Mr. Mullett, and Treasurer, Mrs. Smith. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D.A.R.E. Top Guns led in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS At this time the following visitors were welcomed to the meeting: Margeaux Nichols, Patricia Eisel and Madison and Keira Eisel, and Amber, AJ, Ava, Gemma, & Eli Harding. PRESENTATIONS/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Norwood 5 th Graders to read D.A.R.E. Commitments Presentation by Tech Director, Curt Dennis Mr. Dennis updated on testing, one-to-one initiative and summer projects. Administrative Reports - Mr. Metz updated on building information. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (#2017-70) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Harper that the Board adopt the agenda. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Keel, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Garman, Mr. Harper, and Mr. Doran.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (#2017-71) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board approve the Minutes of Special Meeting, April 5, 2017; Regular Meeting, April 10, 2017. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Harper, Mr. Keel, Mr. Doran, Mr. Garman, and Dr. Hiss. REPORT OF TREASURER MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS (#2017-72) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Harper that the Board approve the Monthly Financial Reports as presented. The vote: Yeas - Dr. Hiss, Mr. Garman, Mr. Harper, Mr. Doran, and Mr. Keel. AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES (#2017-73) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board approve the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources as follows: Fund Amount 001 (General) + $25,000 (interest) 006 (Food Service) + 26,000 The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Keel, and Mr. Garman. AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS (#2017-74) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Harper that the Board approve the Amended Appropriations as follows: Fund Amount 006 (Food Service) + $86,000 (food supplies) 018 (Public School) + 26,000 (climbing wall) 200 (Student Activities) + 10,000 (D.C. trip) The vote: Yeas - Mr. Garman, Mr. Keel, Mr. Harper, Dr. Hiss, and Mr. Doran.
FUND TO FUND TRANSFER (#2017-75) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Keel that the Board approve the following fund to fund transfer: From To Amount 001 (General) 003 (PI) $120,000 The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Keel, Mr. Garman, and Mr. Harper. FIVE-YEAR FORECAST (#2017-76) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board approve the Five-Year Forecast as presented. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Keel, Mr. Garman, Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, and Dr. Hiss. INSURANCE PLANS FOR 2017-2018 (#2017-77) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Keel that the Board approve the following insurance plans for the 2017-2018 school year: a) Property Insurance with Ohio School Plan effective 7/1/17 through 7/1/18 in the amount of $32,217. b) Liability/Violence/Cyber Insurance with Ohio School Plan effective 7/1/17 through 7/1/18 in the amount of $8,091. c) Auto/Fleet & Pollution Insurance with Ohio School Plan effective 7/1/17 through 7/1/18 in the amount of $8,091. The vote: Yeas - Dr. Hiss, Mr. Harper, Mr. Garman, Mr. Doran, and Mr. Keel. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation. ITEMS OF INTEREST Professional Meetings Professional Meeting Reactions
BOARD REPORT Tolles Report - Dave Harper Had a meeting with Mr. Metz regarding testing and he has brought this to Tolles attention. He also updated on various other information. Legislative Liaison - Dave Harper There are many House and Senate Bills still on the table. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES (#2017-78) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Keel that the Board approve the following classified substitutes for the 2016-2017 school year: Janice Melton Emilie Pinyan Laura Nulph Amanda Flowers* *pending background checks The vote: Yeas - Mr. Harper, Mr. Doran, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Kee, and Mr. Garman. DONATIONS (#2017-79) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Harper that the Board accept the following donations: a) $1,000.00 to the Brenneman Scholarship Fund for two $500 scholarships from John Brenneman. b) $500.00 to the Timmons Scholarship from Lubrizol. c) $500.00 to Norwood Elementary for the climbing wall from RadiOhio on behalf of the following boys who helped work the car show: Evan Hostetler, Rylan Archey, Nicholas Fitzpatrick, Zachary Thompson, Evan Reynard, Nathan Reynard. d) $1500 to the Athletic Department for football scoreboard sponsorship from Ares Sportswear. e) $377.50 to Norwood Elementary from Box Tops for Education. f) $66.00 to Norwood Elementary from Skate America.
g) $797.10 to Norwood Elementary from Lifetouch Photography. h) $2.63 to Norwood Elementary from The Kula Foundation (Kellogg donations). The vote: Yeas - Mr. Garman, Mr. Doran, Mr. Keel, Dr. Hiss, and Mr. Harper. APPROVE GRADUATING SENIORS (#2017-80) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Keel that the Board approve the Seniors for graduation on May 27, 2017 in accordance with ORC 3316.61. Barring failures during the last grading period, these students will have completed the minimum State and Local requirements to receive a High School Diploma, except for foreign exchange students who will be given a certificate of attendance and completion from West Jefferson High School. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Keel, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Garman, Mr. Harper, and Mr. Doran. APPROVE STUDENT FEE LISTS FOR 2017-2018 (#2017-81) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Keel that the Board approve the Student Fee Lists for 2017-2018 for Norwood Elementary, West Jefferson Middle School and West Jefferson High School as presented. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Harper, Mr. Keel, Mr. Doran, Mr. Garman, and Dr. Hiss. FIRST READING TO ADOPT/AMEND BOARD POLICY AND/OR PROCEDURES (#2017-82) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Doran that it be duly noted in the minutes that this is the first reading to amend/adopt the following Board policies/procedures as presented: a) Amend Board Policy/Procedure KG-P & KG-E/Building Rental/Community use of Facilities b) Amend Board Policy/Procedure KG-P-1 & KG-E-1/Property Rental/Community Use of District Grounds The vote: Yeas - Dr. Hiss, Mr. Garman, Mr. Harper, Mr. Doran, and Mr. Keel.
SECOND READING/ADOPTION OF AMENDED POLICY DJC/BIDDING REQUIREMENTS (#2017-83) In accordance with ORC 3313.20 and Board Policies BF, BFB and BFC, it is required that the Superintendent submits in writing to the Board and that two separate readings at two separate meetings are completed before policy can be adopted or amended. The first reading was heard at the April 10, 2017 regular board of education meeting. Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Keel that the Board approve amending Board Policy DJC/Bidding Requirements as presented. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Keel, and Mr. Garman. SERVICE AGREEMENT W/MADISON-CHAMPAIGN ESC FOR 2017-2018 (#2017-84) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board approve the Service Agreement with the Madison-Champaign ESC for 2017-2018 as presented. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Garman, Mr. Keel, Mr. Harper, Dr. Hiss. Nos - Mr. Doran. RESIGNATIONS W. MORGAN (#2017-85) Moved by Mr. Keel and seconded by Mr. Harper that the Board accept the resignation of Wanda Morgan as a special education aide at Norwood Elementary effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Keel, Mr. Garman, and Mr. Harper. A. HABAYEB (#2017-86) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board accept the resignation of Andrew Habayeb as a special education aide at West Jefferson Middle School effective August 15, 2017. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Keel, Mr. Garman, Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, and Dr. Hiss. EXTENDED SERVICES FOR SUMMER 2017 (#2017-87) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Dr. Hiss that the Board approve a supplemental contract for Morgan Stage to provide Extended School Year Services for a student effective June 8-August 12, 2017 for up to a total of 8 hours at the rate of $21.59 per hour. The vote: Yeas - Dr. Hiss, Mr. Harper, Mr. Garman, Mr. Doran, and Mr. Keel.
EXTRACURRICULAR CONTRACTS FOR 2017-2018 (#2017-88) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Dr. Hiss that the Board approve the following one-year extracurricular contracts for the 2017-2018 school year: Jillann Henry Freshman Class Advisor, step 1 (742.08) Joyce Rhoades Sophomore Class Advisor, step 6 (2597.28) Jen Miller Junior Class Advisor, step 6 (2597.28) Jen Haskins Senior Class Advisor, step 6 (2597.98) Jen Miller HS Student Council Advisor, step 6 (2597.98) Elmer Broecker HS/MS Instrumental Music, step 6 (5565.60) Rachel Herman HS/MS Vocal Music, step 3 (3710.40 Rachel Herman HS/MS Musical, step 3 (2226.24) Jenny Siddiqi HS National Honor Society, step 6 (2597.98) Brooke Simmons HS Yearbook Publication, step 2 (2597.98) Amy Gravlin HS Art Show Advisor, 3% (1113.12) The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran and Dr. Hiss. Nos Mr. Harper and Mr. Keel. Mr. Garman abstained. Motion Failed. CLASSIFIED CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS (#2017-89) Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Keel that the Board renew the following classified contracts in accordance with ORC 3319.08(A) beginning with the 2017-2018 school year: One Year Teri Allison Asst. Treasurer Jane Breckenridge Supt. Secretary Two Year Emma Hockenbery Aide Dana Belcher Mechanic Bonnie Ward Bus Driver Amber Riebel Custodian (part-time) Melissa Roach Cafeteria Continuing Petra Cochran Aide The vote: Yeas - Mr. Garman, Mr. Doran, Mr. Keel, Dr. Hiss, and Mr. Harper.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mr. Harper and seconded by Mr. Garman that the Board adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Keel, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Garman, Mr. Harper, and Mr. Keel. Meeting Adjourned. President Treasurer