The Indian Creek Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 6:15 P.M. at the Indian Creek Middle School, Mingo Junction. President, Bob Smith, called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. At roll call the following members were present: Dr. John Figel, Mr. Daniel Bove, Jr., Mrs. Kimberly Mark, Dr. Ted Starkey, and Mr. Bob Smith. READING, APPROVAL, SIGNING OF MINUTES #56-06-13 Dr. Starkey moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the May 16, 2013 regular meeting. Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes. Motion approved 5-0. BILLS, FINANCIAL, BANK RECONCILIATION #57-06-13 Mr. Bove moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to approve the bills, financial report and bank reconciliation for the month of May 2013. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes. Motion approved 5-0. INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS I.C.E.A. No representative present. O.A.P.S.E. No representative present. Principal/Admin. Council Steve Cowser, ICHS Principal, David Kell, ICHS Asst. Athletic Director and Jefferson Behavioral Health representatives discussed the proposed student drug screening agreement, reviewed the proposed program and answered questions. COMMUNICATIONS - None. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH T, EXCLUDING ITEM O AND TABLING ITEM J #58-06-13 Dr. Starkey moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to approve items A through T, excluding item O and tabling item J, under New Business. A. Bills to Be Considered, Over $5,000.00 and/or Improper Procedure The Treasurer recommends payment of the following invoices that have been submitted for payment: Piergallini Catering $6,652.50 for Scholars Banquet Jefferson Landmark $24,930.68 for fuel for buses TCB Training & Consulting $8,950.00 or Olweus Bullying Prevention training program OME-RESA $65,793.76 for 2012-2013 internet access service B. Agreement Comp Management, Inc.
The Treasurer recommends entering into an agreement with Comp Management, Inc. for workers compensation, unemployment compensation, and safety administration services for the group rating enrollment period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 in the amount of $4,150.00. The service agreement is in association with the Ohio School Boards Association and the Ohio School Business Officials Association. C. Agreement Bethany College The Superintendent recommends the Board approve an agreement with Bethany College to provide student teachers clinical and field experiences during the 2013-2014 school year. D. Transportation Release The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the request of Virgen Maria DeJesus for her son, Alijah DeJesus to use Indian Creek transportation to and from Almost Home Daycare and the Jefferson County Christian School during the 2013-2014 school year. Approval contingent upon Alijah DeJesus being released to Indian Creek by the Steubenville City Schools Board of Education for transportation purposes only. E. Board Policy The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following changes to Board Policy: Adoptions: GCN-1 Indian Creek Local School District Teacher Evaluation Policy GCN-2 Evaluation of Professional Staff (Administrators Both Professional and Support) Revisions: EHA Records Retention and Disposal GBQ Criminal Records Checks GBR Family and Medical Leave GBR-R Family and Medical Leave Regulations JECB Admission of Non-Resident Students F. Agreement Contract for Services County Educational Service Center to provide services to students assigned to the Jefferson County Alternative School Program during the 2013-2014 school year at a daily rate of $16.00 per student. G. Agreement Contract for Services County Educational Service Center to provide Occupational Therapy services to designated students through the assignment of Sondra Cupini during the period August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. H. Agreement Contract for Services County Educational Service Center to provide Assistant Technology Coordinator services through the assignment of Zachary Murray to Indian Creek four days per week during the period August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. I. Agreement Contract for Services County Educational Service Center to provide EMIS Coordination Services through the assignment of John Polsinelli to Indian Creek during the period August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014.
J. Agreement Jefferson Behavioral Health THIS ITEM WAS TABLED The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into an agreement, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, with Jefferson Behavioral Health to provide drug screening/testing for all student participants in extra-curricular activities. (to be presented at meeting) K. Agreement OME-RESA Fee and Service Structure The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the OME-RESA Fee and Service Structure for the 2013-2014 school year. L. Resolution OME-RESA Cooperative Services The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution to participate in the Cooperative In- Service Program, Cooperative Purchasing Program and Legal Services for 2013-2014. M. Property & Fleet Insurance The Treasurer recommends the Board approve renewal of liability, property and fleet insurance coverage through Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a cost of $81,292.00. N. Agreement Jefferson County Educational Service Center County ESC for the following 2013-2014 service contracts: 1. Professional Development services at $37.00 per pupil. 2. Special Education services at a cost of $645,313.00. O. Agreement Trinity Health System THIS ITEM EXCLUDED FROM MOTION #58 - SEE #58-06-13 The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into an agreement with Trinity Health Systems for the services of an athletic trainer for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost of $15,000.00. P. Agreement Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) The Superintendent recommends the Board approve renewal of membership in CORAS for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost of $325.00. Q. Resolution Grant Award The Superintendent recommends approval of the Ohio Performance Assessment Pilot Project Grant in the amount of $4,400.00 for the 2013-2014 school year. R. Personal Service Agreement The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into an agreement with Arrin Midei to provide speech/language therapy services to designated students for extended summer services beginning June 2013 through July 2013 at a cost of $50.00 per hour per student. S. Personal Service Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into an agreement with Kathy Eddy to provide physical therapy services to designated students for extended summer services beginning June 1, 2013 and ending July 12, 2013 at a cost of $50.00 per hour per student. T. Personal Service Agreement The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into an agreement with Sondra Cupini to provide occupational therapy services to designated students for extended summer services beginning June 3, 2013 and ending July 12, 2013 at a cost of $40.00 per hour per student. Vote on motion: Mr. Smith, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 5-0. Agreement Trinity Health System #59-06-13 Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to enter into an agreement with Trinity Health Systems for the services of an athletic trainer for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost of $15,000.00. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, abstain; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 4-0-1. OTHER MATTERS PERSONNEL APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH J #60-06-13 Dr. Starkey moved and Dr. Figel seconded the motion to approve items A through J under Personnel. A. Resignation Supplemental Personal Service Contract The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation of varsity track assistant coach, Blake Wilson, for personal reasons, for the 2012-2013 school year. B. Employment Supplemental Personal Service Contract WHEREAS this Board has posted the following extra-duty position(s) as being available to employees of the District who hold teaching certificates/licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted said position, and WHEREAS this Board then advertised said position as being available to certificated/licensed and/or non-certificated/ non-licensed individuals not employed by this District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following certificated/licensed and/or non-certificated/non-licensed individuals be employed in the identified position(s) for the 2012-2013 school year. Approval for any position is contingent upon individual showing proof of or obtaining required background checks. Coaching positions also require a Pupil Activity Certificate and CPR training if applicable to position. HOPKINS, James Varsity track assistant coach C. Employment Supplemental Personal Service Contracts WHEREAS this Board has posted the following extra-duty position(s) as being available to employees of the District who hold teaching certificates/licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted said position, and WHEREAS this Board then advertised said position as being available to certificated/licensed and/or non-certificated/ non-licensed individuals not employed by this District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following certificated/licensed and/or non-certificated/non-licensed individuals be employed in the identified position(s) for the 2013-2014 school year.
Approval for any position is contingent upon individual showing proof of or obtaining required background checks. Coaching positions also require a Pupil Activity Certificate and CPR training if applicable to position. BENNETT, Jessica Varsity girls soccer head coach FITHEN, Lisa 7-12 Cheering assistant coach POMPA, Rachel Varsity girls soccer assistant coach D. Employment Extra-Duty Supplemental Contracts The Superintendent recommends the employment of the following certificated/licensed individuals in the positions listed. One-year, limited contracts for the 2013-2014 school year. Employment contingent upon individuals obtaining of showing proof of student activity certification and CPR training if applicable to position. 7-12 Cheering head coach Gina Giuliani WES Whole Faculty Study Group Facilitator Karen Lloyd Hills Elementary Whole Faculty Study Group Facilitator Amy Rusnak District Technology Coordinator David Moffat 7-12 Cheering assistant coach Amanda Brockway ICHS English Department Head - 4 days extended service Patricia Dalesio E. Employment Classified Substitute List The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following individual(s) for inclusion on the classified substitute list. Approval contingent upon individuals obtaining or showing proof of required background checks. CRUST, Frank Custodian, secretary MURRAY, Trevor Custodian (summer work) F. Resignation Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation request of high school language arts teacher, Georgia Toothman, effective June 1, 2013, for retirement purposes. Mrs. Toothman retires after 25½ years of service to the District. G. Resignation Classified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation request of bus driver, Connie Geary, for personal reasons, effective June 1, 2013. Mrs. Geary resigns after an additional year of service to the District. H. Resignation Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation request of Andrea Kidd, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, for personal reasons. I. Employment Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Susan Gossett, in the position of high school English teacher, effective for the 2013-2014 school year. Employment contingent upon individual obtaining the required background checks and valid certification/ licensure. One-year contract and salary as per the ICEA Negotiated Agreement. J. Employment Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Courtney Shaffer, in the position of intervention teacher, effective for the 2013-2014 school year. Employment contingent
upon individual obtaining the required background checks and valid certification/licensure. One-year contract and salary as per the ICEA Negotiated Agreement. Vote on motion: Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes. Motion approved 5-0. REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS a. Student Achievement Mrs. Kimberly Mark - No report. b. Legislative Dr. Ted Starkey No report. REPORT OF BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES - No report. REPORT OF TREASURER/CFO - Mrs. Todoroff discussed real estate tax valuation complaints as received by the Jefferson County Auditor. REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - Dr. Chappelear discussed the following: Ohio Performance Assessment Pilot Project for ICHS Math and History Department personnel. A grant of $4,400.00 was awarded for this project. Summer Reading Program Currently have 35 students participating in targeted intervention for grades KDG 2 nd. Program is funded through the Third Grade Reading Guarantee Grant. ED Works Program Working with the high school staff and the ED Works Program to explore the possibility and opportunity to become an early college for high school in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students can graduate with a certification, associate s degree or two years of college credit while attending ICHS. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT - No report. EXECUTIVE SESSION #61-06-13 Mrs. Mark moved and Dr. Starkey seconded the motion moved to go into executive session to consider one or more, as applicable, of the marked items with respect to a public employee or official: A. To consider one or more, as applicable, of the check-marked items with respect to a public employee or official: 1. Appointment 2. Employment 3. Dismissal 4. Discipline 5. Promotion 6. Demotion 7. Compensation 8. Investigation of charges/complaints (unless public hearing requested) B. To consider the purchase of property for the public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding. C. Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action. D. Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment. E. Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes. F. Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoid prosecution for a violation of the law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Indian Creek Local School District Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session of items A 1-8 as listed above. Vote on motion: Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes. Motion approved 5-0. Time: 7:19 P.M. Executive session ended 8:23 P.M. All members were present and the regular meeting resumed.
ADJOURNMENT #62-06-13 Mrs. Mark moved to adjourn. Time: 8:25 P.M. ATTEST: Board President Treasurer