MINUTES Norwalk City School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, January 9, 2017, 7:30 pm 8:32 pm Norwalk High School I. OPENING OF REGULAR MEETING A. Call to Order Roll Call The following members answered on roll call: Mr. Kevin Cashen, Mr. John Lendrum, Mr. Steve Linder, Mr. Robert Ludwig, Mrs. Lisa Wick B. Pledge of Allegiance President Cashen led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. Adoption of Agenda Moved: Robert Ludwig Second: Lisa Wick II. RECOGNITION School Board Recognition Month Ohio Governor, John Kasich's proclamation states: "The service provided by the members of Ohio's city, village, local and joint vocational boards of education and educational service centers' governing boards is critical to ensuring high quality public education for Ohio's schoolchildren. Through partnership with teachers, school administrators, staff and parents, school board members provide vital leadership and support for schools, and we thank you for your service and for the positive difference you make throughout our state." Kevin Cashen John Lendrum Steve Linder Rob Ludwig Lisa Wick III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Sharon Linder, Zenobia Rd., Norwalk discussed her nomination to the Norwalk Academic Hall of Fame, Dr. Virginia Showers Ingram. Dr. Ingram is a Class of 1947 graduate and Valedictorian of Norwalk High School and was one of the first women in STEM. IV. TREASURER'S REPORTS 1. December 2016 Financial Reports 2. Waive the reading of and approve the minutes of: Regular Meeting December 13, 2016 3. Education Management Information System position Effective July 1, 2017 change the EMIS position to a 260 day contract. 4. Whaley Sports Wardrobe invoice for $906.00 "then and now" approvals per ORC 5705.41(D) 1/5
5. Donations: Norwalk Music Festival $250.00 Schlink Foundation $21,035.00 Paq Moved: John Lendrum Second: Robert Ludwig Status: Passed Yes: John Lendrum, Robert Ludwig, Kevin Cashen, Steve Linder, Lisa Wick V. PERSONNEL 1. Resignation(s) Pamela A. Sanders Teacher, resignation due to retirement, effective June 1, 2017 Leona Lortcher Supervisor's Secretary, effective January 31, 2017, contingent upon being hired as the Executive Secretary to the Director of Operations as described below 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Employment Executive Secretary Leona Lortcher, Executive Secretary to the Director of Operations, 260 days, step 18, effective Feb. 1, 2017 Leave of Absence Coral Smith, teacher, for the purpose of serving as Dean of Students at Pleasant Elementary, from January 31 through approximately March 10. Appointment Coral Smith, Dean of Students at Pleasant Elementary, from January 31, through approximately March 10, 2017, at a daily rate of $360. Increase of Days/Hours Geri Barker, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year, at current step, effective Jan. 10, 2017 Employment Educational Assistant ELL Anna Joy Snyder, step 0, 180 days, 7.5 hours per day, 95 day probationary period, effective upon completion of all pre employment requirements 7. Special Education Transition Meetings Member rate, up to 2.5 hours each for the 2016 2017 school year for the following: Lisa Arnold Cari Beers Emily Deehr Olivia Doughty Katherine Elmlinger Angela Enderle Paige Foltz Jordan Frado Sarah Furey Becky Fries Callie Stanley Maria Goodsite Danielle Harp Penny Lassen Abby Magato Brock Manlet Jenicka Reamer Julie Riley Ann Sellers ODell Simpson Sue Sowders Sarah Timmis 2/5
8. Labor Management Committee Member rate, up to 12 hours each for 2016 2017 school year: Chris Cloud Sarah Furey Angie Kalizewski Stacey Opper Rod Thimke Lori Griffith Amy Krichbaum Amie Swope Nate Whaley 9. Employment Substitute(s) Certified Nichole Blackwood - effective January 4, 2017 Lorri Murray Stephen M. Sickel Shila Skinn 10. Supplemental and Special Contract(s) Madison Cheek NHS, Asst. Softball Coach, code 7, step 0 Moved: John Lendrum Second: Robert Ludwig Status: Passed Yes: John Lendrum, Robert Ludwig, Kevin Cashen, Steve Linder, Lisa Wick VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS RESOLUTION 2017-1 OF THE NORWALK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVING THE TAX ABATEMENT PROPOSAL OF BORGERS OHIO INC. AND WAIVING THE 45 DAY NOTICE PERIOD FOR REVIEW. WHEREAS, the Board has received notification of an enterprise zone proposal submitted by Borgers Ohio Inc. requesting 100 percent exemption for construction of an expansion to their manufacturing plant in Norwalk, Ohio, which property is situated in the Edison Local and Norwalk City School Districts, and WHEREAS, the Board is aware that the City s negotiating committee has approved the proposal, which includes a provision for 40% of the abated taxes to be paid directly to the affected schools, in this case, Edison, Norwalk, and EHOVE, over a ten year term; and WHEREAS, the Board is aware that the implementation of the project requires approval by the Board prior to the 45 day review period allowed by Ohio Revised Code 5709.62, so that the project may commence as soon as possible; BE IT RESOLVED, by the Norwalk City School District as follows, to wit: SECTION 1: That the Board hereby approves the proposed agreement for tax abatement submitted by Borgers Ohio Inc. to the City of Norwalk for a 100 percent exemption on real property taxes for a period of ten years, as approved by the City negotiating committee on January 4, 2017, with the agreed stipulation that Borgers Ohio Inc. will pay directly to the affected schools an amount equal to 40% of the abated tax. 3/5
SECTION 2: That the Board hereby waives the 45 business day review period for the proposed agreement so that the Norwalk City Council may consider this matter as soon as practicable in the interest of allowing the project to commence as needed by the business. WHEREFORE, the Resolution shall be in full forces and effect from and after the earliest period allowed by law. RESOLUTION 2017-2 OF THE NORWALK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVING THE TAX ABATEMENT PROPOSAL OF NEW HORIZONS BAKING COMPANY AND WAIVING THE 45 DAY NOTICE PERIOD FOR REVIEW. WHEREAS, the Board has received notification of an enterprise zone proposal submitted by New Horizons Baking Company requesting 100 percent exemption for construction of an expansion to their manufacturing plant in Norwalk, Ohio, which property is situated in the Norwalk City School District, and WHEREAS, the Board is aware that the City s negotiating committee has approved the proposal, which includes a provision for 40% of the abated taxes to be paid directly to the affected schools, in this case, Norwalk and EHOVE, over a ten year term; and WHEREAS, the Board is aware that the implementation of the project requires approval by the Board prior to the 45 day review period allowed by Ohio Revised Code 5709.62, so that the project may commence as soon as possible; BE IT RESOLVED, by the Norwalk City School District as follows, to wit: SECTION 1: That the Board hereby approves the proposed agreement for tax abatement submitted by New Horizons Baking Company to the City of Norwalk for a 100 percent exemption on real property taxes for a period of ten years, as approved by the City negotiating committee on January 4, 2017, with the agreed stipulation that New Horizons Baking Company will pay directly to the affected schools an amount equal to 40% of the abated tax. SECTION 2: That the Board hereby waives the 45 business day review period for the proposed agreement so that the Norwalk City Council may consider this matter as soon as practicable in the interest of allowing the project to commence as needed by the business. WHEREFORE, the Resolution shall be in full forces and effect from and after the earliest period allowed by law. 2. Authorize the Superintendent to notify administrators of the dates of expiration of their contracts and to notify them that they have the right to meet with the Board to discuss their contracts: Dan Bauman Jeff Braumberger Brad Cooley Jennifer King Adam Kreischer Josh Schlotterer V. Janice Smith Gary Swartz 3. Job Descriptions Executive Secretary to the Superintendent Executive Secretary to the Director of Operations Secretary to the Director of Support Services/Director of Technology Secretary to the Director od Pupil Services 4/5
4. Allow Sunday participation in state tournaments, in cases of inclement weather Moved: Robert Ludwig Second: Lisa Wick B. Items for Discussion Whitney Field bleachers The Board discussed the bleachers at Whitney Field and directed the Superintendent to set up a meeting to further look into options. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION For the following purpose(s): The employment and compensation of an employee. Move: Robert Ludwig Second: Lisa Wick VIII. ADJOURNMENT Time into executive session 8:07 pm. Let the minutes reflect the Board resumed regular session at 8:32 p.m. Mr. Ludwig moved to adjourn and Mrs. Wick seconded. By a vote of all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 pm. Kevin Cashen, Board President Joyce Dupont, Treasurer 5/5