The East Liverpool Board of Education met in Regular session on September 11, 2017, at the Westgate Administrative Center, 810 West Eighth Street, East Liverpool, Ohio, at 6:00 P.M. with the following members present: Patricia Persohn Sarah Porter Richard Wolf Larry Walton Also Present: Randy Taylor, Superintendent Kathy Jo Laughlin, Treasurer, President led the Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance. 17-09-415 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes moved; seconded to approve the following minutes with corrections: August 28, 2017, Regular Meeting 17-09-416 Executive Session moved; seconded to go into executive session at 6:35 p.m. to consider the appointment of a public official, to interview candidates for the vacant position of Board Member. Abstain Motion carried 3-0 17-09-417 Return/Action from Executive Session Return from Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. September 11, 2017 Page 1
moved; Mrs. Persohn seconded to approve appointing Matt Handley to fill Mr. Cowan s vacant position. Abstain Motion carried 3-0 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Everything is off to a good start at the beginning of the year. The Grades 7-12 Chromebook Rollout was today and the kids appear to be very happy. Correspondence None Old Business None NEW BUSINESS None TREASURER S RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTS 17-09-418 Financial Reports & Appropriations Resolution moved; seconded to approve the following: Financial Reports & Appropriations Resolution (one vote on the following) a. Approve Financial Reports, Vouchers Issued Report and Investment and Interim Deposit Reports for August 2017. b. Approve Appropriation Modifications, Increases and Decreases for August 2017. c. Approve Donations for August 2017. September 11, 2017 Page 2
REGULAR MEETING SUPERINTENDENT S RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTS 17-09-419 Personnel Salary Adjustment moved; seconded to approve the following appointment for the 2017-2018 school year: Nancy Flores, Spanish Teacher at East Liverpool High School for the 2017-2018 school year. Ms. Flores will be placed on Step B-0 (Retire/Rehire) of the approved salary schedule, which is $32,361.42. 17-09-420 Personnel Salary Adjustment moved; seconded to approve the following appointment for the 2017-2018 school year: Barbara Jeffries, 4 th Grade Teacher at LaCroft Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year. Ms. Jeffries will be placed on Step B-0 (Retire/Rehire) of the approved salary schedule, which is $ 32,361.42. 17-09-421 Personnel Certified Extra-Curricular Appointment moved; seconded to approve the following: Alexis Schuller, as Student Council Advisor (Elem) at Westgate School. Ms. Schuller will be placed on Step 0 of the approved September 11, 2017 Page 3
salary schedule, which is $399.78. 17-09-422 Personnel Certified Extra-Curricular Appointment moved; seconded to approve the following: Janis Pridemore, as Destination Imagination Coordinator for East Liverpool City Schools. Ms. Pridemore will be placed on Step 2 of the approved salary schedule, which is $856.70. 17-09-423 Personnel Technology Assistant moved; seconded to approve the following: Jack Graham to provide technology assistance for East Liverpool City Schools. Mr. Graham will be working 35 hours per week for one month (from Sept. 5-Oct. 4) at a rate of $12.00 per hour. 17-09-424 Personnel Inter-Rater Team moved; seconded to approve the following: 10 Intervention Specialists as members of the IEP Inter-Rater Team for the 2017-2018 school year: 1. Megan Gearhart September 11, 2017 Page 4
2. Julie Cianfarano 3. Kim Creaturo 4. Jennifer Miller 5. Emily Gunning 6. Donna Ahart 7. Sandi Stafford 8. Karen Hazel 9. Jill Monroe 10. Brooke Birch REGULAR MEETING 17-09-425 Personnel Resignation moved; seconded to approve the following: Resignation for the 2017-2018 school year. Patricia Milhoan Cafeteria Aide at North Elementary School, effective September 6, 2017. 17-09-426 Personnel Resignation moved; seconded to approve the following: Resignation for the 2017-2018 school year. Cindy Wolfe 7 hour Teacher s Aide at LaCroft Elementary. Ms. Wolfe is exercising her right under Article 12.04 of the OAPSE Master Agreement to return to her former position as bus aide. Her resignation is effective September 11, 2017. September 11, 2017 Page 5
REGULAR MEETING 17-09-427 Personnel Non-Certified Extra-Curricular Appointment moved; seconded to approve the following: Appointments for the 2017-2018 school year. Cindy Wolfe, 5 hour Bus Aide. Ms. Wolfe will be placed on Step 9 of the approved salary schedule, which is $13.19 per hour. 17-09-428 Personnel Non-Certified Extra-Curricular Appointment moved; seconded to approve the following: Appointments for the 2017-2018 school year. Shelby Stowers, 3.5 hour Teachers Aide at Westgate Pre-School. Ms. Stowers will be placed on Step 0 of the approved salary schedule, which is $11.50 per hour. 17-09-429 Personnel Substitute Secretaries moved; seconded to approve the following: Substitute Secretaries for the 2017-2018 school year. 1. Courtney Harrison-DuBray September 11, 2017 Page 6
17-09-430 Personnel Substitute Cafeteria Aides/Workers moved; seconded to approve the following: Substitute Cafeteria Aides/Workers for the 2017-2018 school year. 1. Patricia Milhoan 17-09-431 Personnel Substitute Custodians moved; seconded to approve the following: Substitute Custodians for the 2017-2018 school year. 1. Patricia Milhoan 17-09-432 Personnel Seasonal and Casual Workers moved; seconded to approve the following: Substitute Seasonal and Casual Workers for the 2017-2018 school year. This appointment shall be retroactive to September 5, 2017. 1. Kade Reynolds September 11, 2017 Page 7
REGULAR MEETING 17-09-433 Approval CCESC Representation moved; seconded to approve the following: That the East Liverpool City School District align with the Columbiana County Educational Service Center to represent the business of the District in compliance with the Business Advisory Council requirements of Ohio Revised Code 3313.82. (Agreement is enclosed.) 17-09-434 Approval Agreement with CC Board of MRDD moved; seconded to approve the following: Agreement with Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities to provide necessary services for our students who attend there. (Agreement enclosed.) 17-09-435 Approval Proposed Board Policies moved; seconded to approve the following: Proposed Board Policies (second reading) (codes attached) 1. DJC Bidding Requirements 2. DN, School Properties Disposal 3. EBCD-R, Emergency Closings 4. *EFG, Student Wellness Program 5. IGAE, Health Education September 11, 2017 Page 8
6. IGCH-R, College Credit Plus (Also LEC-R) 7. *IGD, Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities 8. *IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics 9. *IKF, Graduation Requirements 10. *JED, Student Absences and Excuses 11. JED-R, Student Absences and Excuses 12. *JEDA, Truancy 13. JF, Student Rights and Responsibilities 14. JG, Student Discipline 15. *JGD, Student Suspension 16. *JGE, Student Expulsion 17. KJ-R, Advertising in the Schools 18. LEC-R, College Credit Plus (Also IGCH-R) 19. *AA, School District Legal Status 20. *AFC-1, Evaluation of Professional Staff (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System) (Also *GCN-1) 21. *AFCA, Evaluation of School Counselors (Also AFCA) 22. *GCN-1, Evaluation of Professional Staff (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System) (Also AFC-1) 23. *GCNA, Evaluation of School Counselors (Also AFCA) 24. *IGCH, College Credit Plus (Also LEC) 25. *IL, Testing Programs 26. JFC, Student Conduct (Zero Tolerance) 27. KJ, Advertising in the Schools <version 1><version 2> 28. *LEC, College Credit Plus (Also IGCH) 29. GBCB, Staff Conduct 30. KGB, Public Conduct on District Property 17-09-436 Approval Proposed Board Policies moved; seconded to approve the following: Proposed Board Policies (codes attached) 1. DECA, Administration of Federal Grant Funds 2. DI, Fiscal Accounting and Reporting 3. *DID, Inventories (Fixed Assets) 4. DJF, Purchasing Procedures 5. DN, School Properties Disposal September 11, 2017 Page 9
6. *EF/EFB, Food Services Management/Free and Reduced- Price Food Services 7. *IGBB, Programs for Students Who are Gifted 8. *IGBI, English Learners 9. *IGBJ, Title I Programs 10. *IGBL, Parental and Family Involvement 11. *JN, Student Fees, Fines and Charges 12. DJC, Bidding Requirements 13. DJF-R, Purchasing Procedures 14. *EBC. Emergency Management and Safely Plans 15. EBC-R, Emergency Management and Safety Plans Mr. Cowan 17-09-437 Approval- Ratification of ELEA Agreement moved; seconded to approve the following: Board s ratification of the Tentative Three (3) Year Master Agreement with East Liverpool Education Association. commented that he had a problem with calling all members bargaining unit members, as there are some members that are only members because of the Fair Share Fee and are covered by the contract so should be referred to as Employees Covered by the Contract. He also said that a grievant is a grievant not a bargaining unit member during the entire process of the grievance. also commented that he was tickled pink that the negotiation committee was able to come to an agreement without the use of attorneys. September 11, 2017 Page 10
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS/REPORTS Athletic *None Audit/Finance/Legal/Policy- *None Buildings and Grounds/Transportation- *None Personnel- *None Curriculum & Technology- *None STANDING APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS/REPORTS Fawcett Foundation- Meeting September 14 at 4 p.m. East Liverpool High School Alumni Association City Schools Education and Scholarship Fund- Meeting September 18. Legislative Liaison/OSBA Delegate- *None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Sydney Hill spoke about the 10-day suspension and punishing the person who is defending themselves. said if two people are fighting, he does not think there is another option, especially if the administration cannot see who started the fight. Sydney would like us to look at the policy and see if it could be changed. Mr. Taylor thanked Sydney for speaking at the meeting and showing her leadership. He also said that they look at the policy every year and it has been successful. Kids are to cover up and not fight back. There is a 10-day external suspension for the students if they fight, it has been told to them since they were young and has worked for the most part as a deterrent from fighting. feels that an internal suspension would work better. Sydney said many people will start a fight with a student just to get that student in trouble. The bully wins when you punish both students. September 11, 2017 Page 11
would hope the administration would get to the bottom of things before arbitrarily dolling out punishments. He also wanted to know if there were an appeal process. Mr. Taylor said during the process the administration looks at all aspects and talks to witnesses and keeps their identities secret so there can be no retaliation. BOARD TABLE COMMENTS - Welcomed Mr. Handley and thanked the negotiation teams. - Some time ago he talked with Sam Halstead about installing handrails at Patterson Field Home Stands. 17-09-438 Approval- Handrails at Patterson Field moved; seconded to approve the following: Installing handrails on the home side of Patterson Field. Also, he appreciates that we didn t use legal counsel and amass a huge legal bill. This has been the lowest month for legal counsel and he thanks the administration for making that happen and using their education and common sense rather than calling legal counsel. - *None - Thanked both negotiation teams for handling everything and coming to an agreement Mr. Taylor- Thanked both bargaining teams as he felt both teams put the kids first during all meetings. September 11, 2017 Page 12
Announcements REGULAR MEETING The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. 17-09-439 Adjournment. moved; seconded to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. The foregoing is a true and correct record. These minutes approved by the Board of Education at the Regular Meeting on September 25, 2017. President Treasurer Date September 11, 2017 Page 13