The Beaver Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 10, 2014, at 6:30 P.M., in the Beaver Local High School Room 2. Action on agenda items for the regular session of the meeting was preceded by a work session open to the public. ATTENDANCE BOARD MEMBERS: Mr. Barnett Mr. Campbell Mr. Croxall Mr. Shultz Mr. Eisenhart OTHERS: Mr. Polen, Superintendent Mr. Barrett, Treasurer Administrators and Supervisors Other interested and concerned citizens and employees CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Board President, Mr. Eisenhart. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. The roll was called noting all members were present. M-14.23 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Mr. Shultz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 2014 and the special meeting of January 23, 2014. Roll Call: Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. M-14.24 FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Croxall moved, seconded by Mr. Barnett, to approve the financial reports for the month of January 2014 as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call: Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. M-14.25 FORMAL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mr. Croxall moved, seconded by Mr. Shultz, to formally adopt the agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. REPORTS TO THE BOARD: The Board heard reports from the following: Building Construction CORE Meeting Career Center 1
BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Board President Eisenhart appointed the following committees for 2014: Athletic Committee Cafeteria Curriculum Finance Labor Management Policy Transportation Community Advisory Building & Grounds John Campbell / Jerry Barnett Lance Shultz / Jerry Barnett Bill Croxall / Lance Shultz Greg Eisenhart / Lance Shultz John Campbell / Bill Croxall Jerry Barnett / Greg Eisenhart Bill Croxall / Jerry Barnett Lance Shultz / Bill Croxall John Campbell / Greg Eisenhart M-14.26 2014/15 CALENDAR ADOPTION Mr. Shultz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent to adopt the calendar for the 2014/2015 school year as submitted (Exh. 14-3). Roll Call: Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. CONTRACT/MAHONING COUNTY REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS After Mr. Campbell moved, the recommendation to approve the contract with the Mahoning County Regional Council of Governments (COG) for the term beginning January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 to provide educational services for the district died due to a lack of a second. M-14.27 FISCAL MATTERS APPROPRIATIONS ADDITIONS, PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR MOWING Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Croxall, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent and treasurer to approve the following: Fiscal Matters - Appropriations Additions Approve the following appropriation additions for FY2014: Title VI-B (#599-9814) $34,145.17 Community Benefits Initiative Grant (#019-9414) 2,500.00 2
M-14.27 FISCAL MATTERS APPROPRIATIONS ADDITIONS, PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR MOWING (Continued): Permission to Advertise for Mowing Grant permission to advertise for mowing quotes for the three elementary buildings, High School, Football Stadium, Administration buildings area, soccer field/track area, and Middle School grounds for the mowing season of 2014. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. M-14.28 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Shultz moved, seconded by Mr. Croxall, and upon the recommendation of the board president to enter into executive session for the consideration of the letting of personnel contracts for the appointment, employment, dismissal, compensation of an employee or official. Roll Call: Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. M-14.29 RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION Mr. Shultz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell to return to regular session. Roll Call: Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. M-14.30 PERSONNEL MATTERS RESIGNATIONS, AWARD EMPLOYEE CONTRACT, FMLA, SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS, SUBSTITUTES, VOLUNTEERS Mr. Shultz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent to approve the following: Resignations Accept the following resignations: Michael Spinella - effective January 31, 2014 Bonnie Wichryk - due to retirement, effective February 14, 2014 Wayne Christen - due to retirement, effective March 21, 2014 Award Employee Contract Award a 2-hr HS Cook position, according to Article XIII (Dual Classification) of the OAPSE Agreement, to Karen Sprouse, effective January 24, 2014. 3
M-14.30 PERSONNEL MATTERS RESIGNATIONS, AWARD EMPLOYEE CONTRACT, FMLA, SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS, SUBSTITUTES, VOLUNTEERS (Continued): Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Approve the following leave as per FMLA (adjusted dates): Brianne Hall - Dec.12, 2013 - Jan. 21, 2014 Steven Hall - Dec.12, 2013 Jan. 21, 2014 Supplemental Contracts Approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2013/2014 school year: William Grischow - MS Track Jessica Darrah - MS Track Steve Dawson - HS Head Baseball Coach (step 3) Bobby Flint - HS Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach Seth Cox - JV Assistant Baseball Coach Brock Grafton - JV Assistant Baseball Coach Brittany Barrett - JV Assistant Softball Coach Rich Shilling - JV Assistant Softball Coach Substitutes Approve the following as substitutes on an as needed basis for the 2013/14 school year, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and certifications: Teacher/Homebound Instructor Custodian Charles Dolsonich Barbara Rawson Sharon Hall Bernard Schmidbauer Carmen Nair Secretary Sylvia Glad Heather Mondak Educational Aide Sylvia Glad Volunteers Supt. Polen recommends the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2013/2014 school year: Blake Grafton - Baseball Nathan Sanford - Baseball Jordan Fetty - Baseball Roll Call: Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. 4
M-14.31 STUDENT MATTERS STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Shultz, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent and having met the criteria, to approve the Beaver Local Boys Basketball Boosters as a student support group for the 2013/14 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. REPORTS The Board heard reports from the Administrators and Supervisors on their respective departments. M-14.32 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: Mr. Shultz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Barnett, yes; Mr. Croxall, yes; Mr. Eisenhart, yes. Motion approved. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Beaver Local High School Room 2. 5