June 25, 2013 Riverside Local Schools Library 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Board President Don Klingler called the meeting of the Riverside Board of Education to order. Answering present at roll call: Robert Bender, Brian Knight, Brian Wright, Greg Krisher and Don Klingler. Pledge of Allegiance Hearing of Visitors There was no hearing of visitors. Discussion High School Principal Andy McGill highlighted spring Athletic achievements and updated the Board on summer training camps underway. Mr. McGill also reviewed the preliminary data from the Ohio Achievement Assessments. Maintenance and Transportation Supervisor Jason Bell provided an update on the status of the new school bus. The bus is scheduled for delivery in late July. Mr. Bell also informed the Board that repair or replacement of the two boilers is necessary due to damage with both units. The Building and Grounds committee will be meeting to put together a plan of necessary improvements in the next couple of weeks. Technology Coordinator Cindy Garrett updated the Board on the status of the new computers and the implementation of the new email system. Ms. Garrett also gave an update on the District Technology plan which was created in 2010, highlighting several accomplishments which the District has made. Superintendent Scott Mann discussed class sizes in the elementary school and possible solutions for class size reduction. Mr. Mann also discussed with the Board the possibility of publishing a newspaper for periodic mailing to the community. The purpose of the paper would be to recognize student achievements, provide an update on events throughout the District, and to share information with the community. Mr. Mann and Mr. Bell discussed the HB264 plan which was presented by Energy Optimizers with the Board. Mr. Mann presented the energy savings and building enhancements that can be achieved through the program. The Board tabled further discussion until the Building and Grounds committee develops the maintenance plan. Mr. Mann gave an update on Race to the Top FY14 application status and potential use of funds. Treasurer Jennifer Blackford discussed with the Board the importance of maintaining an appropriate level of Unrestricted Fund Balances in the General Fund for long term financial stability. Ms. Blackford suggested the Board adopt a policy establishing an appropriate level of unrestricted General Funds to be on hand for operational needs at two months operating expenditures. If the General Fund Balance does not meet the established threshold the Board and the Treasurer pledge to be in active planning to develop a plan of fiscal health for the District. After a discussion regarding operating expenditures was held, the Board agreed such a policy should exist as accountability to the citizens of the District. The Board will review the matter at the next Board meeting. A discussion was then held regarding the District s income tax levies. The 1.25% and.75% income tax levies will both expire in December 2014. Ms. Blackford presented to the Board the estimated amount of collection from the 2% income tax levy was approximately $1,300,000 during the last calendar year. A reduction of the income tax to 1.75% would be expected to generate $1,144,000 per year. After thorough discussion the Board determined that the income tax will be placed on the November 5, 2013 general election ballot at a reduced rate from the current 2% income tax. The Board committed to making fiscally responsible decisions and maximizing the resources available for educating the students while reducing the amount of income tax collected. RESOLUTION 36.13 Robert Bender moved and Brian Wright seconded motion to approve the resolution of necessity for a School District income tax, as presented. (See attached) Roll call: Robert Bender yes, Brian Wright yes, Brian Knight yes, Greg Krisher yes, and Don Klingler yes. Motion carries
RESOLUTION 37.13 Brian Knight moved and Brian Wright seconded motion to approve the Superintendent s consent agenda items as follows: Employ the following certified staff members on one-year limited supplemental contracts for extended service per the 2013-2014 adopted salary schedule: Connie Beatty Guidance 20 days Karen Wisse Family & Consumer Sciences 10 days Alex Szaruga Band 25 days Employ Dawn Core, Kellea Wilkinson, Susie Carr, and Debbie Hughes as summer school teachers August 5-9 with preparation days of August 1-2 at a rate of $15.00 per hour for up to 29 hours each. Accept the resignation of Craig Sammetinger, Vocational Agriculture and Lindsay Wyan, Business effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 contract. Approve adoption of the end of the end of course exam for American History and Government as developed by the District until the Ohio Department of Education releases their approved version. Roll call: Robert Bender yes, Brian Wright yes, Brian Knight yes, Greg Krisher yes, and Don Klingler yes. Motion carries. RESOLUTION 38.13 Robert Bender moved and Greg Krisher seconded motion to approve the Treasurer s consent agenda items as follows: Approve minutes of the regular board meeting of May 20, 2013 and the special board meeting of June 10, 2013 as presented. Approve May 2013 month end financial reports including bank reconciliations, SM2 Report, SM2 Monthly Budget to Actual Report, fund balance report (FINSUM), Check Register Report, and BUDSUM budget versus actual report. Approve invoices and expenditures paid in the amount of $632,387.46 for the General fund and $172,202.84 for all other funds for a total of $804,590.30 for the month of May 2013. Significant and/or atypical expenditures for May were as follows: Regular Payroll $422,894.49 (Three pay month) Payroll Related Benefits $140,481.89 Bank of New York $28,012.50 Debt payment interest Approve Final Appropriation Resolution and Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2013. Approve the following modifications to Appropriations and Estimated Resources as follows: Food Service Fund (fund 006) $16,000 Athletic Fund (Fund 300) $13,000 Approve transfers as follows: $9,155.69 from General Fund (fund 001) to Uniform School Supplies (fund 009) $6,925 from Athletic Fund (fund 300) to Athletic Pay to Participate (fund 300-9009) $4,634.27 from Athletic Fund (fund 300) to Athletic Travel fund (fund 300-953A) Approve the establishment of fund 019-9016 Consolidated Care Guidance Grant for the purpose of recording grant activity for Guidance Department grant received from Consolidated Care for suicide and bullying prevention. Approve the following donations: $375 from Vic Klingelhofer to benefit the Washington DC Trip $750 from Consolidated Care Inc for the OSPF Kognito Grant to benefit the Guidance Department to be used for suicide and bullying prevention. $100 from Connie Beatty for a stipend Ms. Beatty received from Wright State University for supervising a graduate student during the Spring 2013 semester $385.07 from Riverside Athletic Boosters to help pay for camps and shootouts $1,800 from Riverside Athletic Boosters to pay for a portion of the Baseball infield repairs
Approve the following student activity sales for fiscal year 2013-2014: Approve the FCCLA to conduct Valentine s Day sucker sales with a sales price of approximately $0.50, but potentially varying depending on purchasing price of the suckers, cards, and bows. Approve the FCCLA to continue to sell subs and salads every other Thursday to staff as a service project with the sales price varying between $2.50 and $4.00 depending on the item ordered. Approve the FCCLA to continue to sell Otis Spunkmeyer cookies after school twice weekly and on the sub days at a sales price of 1 cookie for $0.40 and 5 cookies for $1.00. Approve the FCCLA to continue to sell concessions at the craft show to be held in September 2013; cost of items vary. Approve 2013-2014 insurance premiums to The Ohio School Plan as follow: Auto $5,909, Property $17,219, Liability of $5,350 and Violence $505.00; for a total annual premium of $28,983. Approve contract with Sheakley UniService, Inc. in the Ohio Schools Council consortium to be the District s third party administrator for Worker s Compensation with an enrollment fee of $765 and projected group premium of $13,405.00. Approve the following severance payment amount for retiring employees: Janet Bell $6,088.05 Nancy Hall $7,389.38 Approve the following advances of funds: $18,378.37 from the General Fund (001) to the Title VIB Fund (516) $10,000.00 from the General Fund (001) to the Title I Fund (572) $4,347.90 from the General Fund (001) to the Title VIB Low and Rural Development fund (599) In accordance to Board Policy 6610 regarding Student Activity Funds, Ohio Revised Code 5705.14, and the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following fund transfers to the 001 General Fund and dispose the funds after the transfer: Fund 200 914A Class of 2012 in the amount of $581.46 Approve the estimated resources and temporary appropriations for FY 2013-14, as presented. Approve the FY 2013-14 allocations funded through the Consolidated Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP). Approve contract with Bellefontaine Physical Therapy Ltd for Occupational Therapist Services for 2013-2014 school year at a rate of $66 per hour for Occupational Therapist Services and $60.50 per hour for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Services. Roll call: Brian Knight yes, Robert Bender yes, Brian Wright yes, Greg Krisher yes, and Don Klingler yes. Motion carries. RESOLUTION 39.13 Greg Krisher moved and Brian Wright seconded motion to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of one of the following: 1. To prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees concerning compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Roll call: Brian Knight yes, Robert Bender yes, Brian Wright yes, Greg Krisher yes, and Don Klingler yes. Motion carries. Time In: 7:39 pm Time Out: 8:48 pm Robert Bender moved and Brian Knight seconded motion to adjourn. All board members present answered in favor of adjournment (8:48 p.m.)
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