The Board of Education of the Mansfield City Schools District met in a regular session at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday,, at the Raemelton Administration Building, 856 West Cook Road, Mansfield, Ohio. Renda Cline, President, called the meeting to order. The roll was as follows: Members Present - Ms. Cline, Mr. Cliff Crose, Mrs. Dina Davis, Mr. Chris Elswick, Ms. Monica Hubbard ----------------- 5 Members Absent None ------------------------------------------------------------- 0 Superintendent Brian Garverick was in attendance along with members of the community and staff. 14-24 Resolution to Appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore Mrs. Davis moved and Ms. Hubbard seconded the appointment of Cathy Troyer as Treasurer Pro Tempore for this Board of Education meeting Roll Call: Aye: Mr. Elswick, Mr. Crose, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Hubbard, Ms. Cline ----------- 5 Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 14-25 Resolution to Adopt the Meeting Agenda Mrs. Davis moved and Ms. Hubbard seconded the motion to adopt the agenda for the, Board of Education Meeting. Roll Call: Aye: Mr. Crose, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Hubbard, Mr. Elswick, Ms. Cline --------------- 5 Nay: None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 Presentation: Introduction of STAR graduate, Zhaneshia Mekeeba Marie France 14-26 Resolution for an Executive Session Ms. Cline moved that the board go into Executive Session for the consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee, official, or student. Mrs. Davis seconded the motion. Roll Call: Aye: Mrs. Davis, Mr. Crose, Ms. Hubbard, Mr. Elswick, Ms. Cline --------------- 5 Nay: None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 The Board went into executive session at 7:08 p.m. The Board returned from executive session at 8:10 p.m. Page 1
14-27 Resolution to return from Executive Session Ms. Cline moved and Mr. Elswick seconded the motion to return from executive session Roll Call: Aye: Mrs. Davis, Mr. Crose, Ms. Hubbard, Mr. Elswick, Ms. Cline --------------- 5 Nay: None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 Board Development: Ms. Cline shared that she had recently attended a Board President s Workshop presented by the OSBA. She found the workshop very helpful and informative. She hopes that she can apply some of the concepts learned in order to make improvements and positive progress with this board. Superintendent s Report: Calamity Days update Superintendent Garverick reported that severe weather forced the closing of schools on 12 days since Jan. 6. Malabar Intermediate School was closed an additional day because of a water line break. The state allows five calamity days during the school year but the legislature is considering a bill that would allow an additional four days, he said. If that bill passes district schools still will have to make up three days, barring any possible additional closings. Malabar will have to make up four days. Treasurer s Report: Mrs. Troyer presented the Board Meeting minutes for approval and read the gifts to the district. Board Matters: 14-28 Resolution to approve STAR graduates Ms. Hubbard moved and Mrs. Davis seconded a motion to approve STAR Graduate Roll Call: Aye: Ms. Hubbard, Mr. Elswick, Mr. Crose, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Cline ---------- 5 14-29 Resolution to Approve Consent Agenda I: Mr. Elswick moved and Ms.Hubbard seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda I: Approval of the Minutes Regular Board Meeting, January 21, 2014 Special Board Meeting January 28, 2014 Special Board Meeting February 4, 2014 Page 2
Approval of Recommended January Financial Transactions, including the following donations to the district: A donation of $200.00 from Richland Bank to Malabar Intermediate School toward costs related to Math Literacy Night which will be held March18, 2014. Donations totaling $1,800.00 from the Mansfield Fire Department Recreation Club to the school district for educational purposes A large donation of home furnishings, linens and kitchen items valued at $1,700.00 were donated by Rick and Geri Moser to the MH House at 153 North Linden Road. A donation of $100.00 from Ophinell Davis to Mansfield Senior High School, to be used as the principal decides A donation of $1,000.00 from Regional Manufacturing Coalition to Mansfield Senior High s Robotics Club. Be it resolved that the Board of Education does not grant approval to override current procedures for health insurance benefits enrollment Roll Call: Aye: Ms. Hubbard, Mr. Elswick, Mr. Crose, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Cline --------- 5 14-30 Resolution to Approve Consent Agenda II: Ms. Cline moved and Mr. Elswick seconded a motion to approve the following recommendations of the Superintendent: Approval of Contracted Services: a. Contracted consultant services agreement between Metropolitan Education Council and the Mansfield City Schools for evaluation and work related to monitoring and support of energy usage and energy conservation district wide. Contract will not exceed $2,375.00 and will be paid quarterly from general fund. Approval of Personnel Actions. a. Resignations Certificated, Non-Certificated, Supplemental Certificated Kimberly Fairchild Eff: 2/10/14 Substitute Teacher Non-Certificated Carol Culler Eff: 1/15/13 Substitute Secretary Penny Hersman Eff: 1/29/14 Substitute Paraprofessional Substitute Secretary Page 3
Supplemental Michelle Crump Eff: 2/6/14 Advisor Class of 2014 Senior High b. Appointments Certificated & Non-Certificated Certificated Linda Cantzler Eff: 1/13/14 CEIS Tutor $22.00/hour, 15.5 hours/week Newman Elementary excludes benefits (Special Education grant funded; Coordinating Early Intervening Services; note: services for all CEIS Tutors have been extended to the end of the 13-14 school year) Laurie Sorrick Eff: 2/4/14 Title I Tutor $22.00/hour; maximum of 20 hours/week Senior High excludes benefits (Grant funded) Leslie Sowl Eff: 2/10/14 Curriculum/Formative Instructional $22.00/hour Practices (FIP) Coordinator less than 30 hours week Conversion Schools excludes benefits (Grant funded) c. Substitutes for the 2013-2014 School Year Teacher Food Service Paraprofessional Brittany Ludwig Tahndieka Odom Brittany Ludwig Kristy Diaz Shannon Wendling Secretary Shannon Wendling Custodian Kyle Tesca d. Supplementals for the 2013-2014 School Year Senior High Robert Wade Baker Jacob Owens Middle School George (Tony) Goad Junior Varsity Girls Softball Coach; 8% Assistant varsity Boys Basketball Coach; 5% (10% split among 2 persons) Disc Jockey services for Student Council Christmas party (reimbursement from Middle School Student Council account) $2,474.96 $1,546.85 $200.00 Read-Achieve-Succeed Book Room Coordinator; grant funded; $1,480 each Teresa Cullen Sherman Page 4
Vanessa Chatman Bonnie Trease Shannon Wendling Woodland Prospect Spanish Immersion Read-Achieve-Succeed School Liasons to Partner Sites; grant funded; $1,000 per school Gabriel Costa Spanish Immersion Michelle Hamrick Sherman Sue Powers Woodland Abbi Schepflin Newman Bonnie Trease Prospect e. Stipends for the 2013-2014 School Year 2013-2014 Stipend for Hosting Student Teachers, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (reimbursed by MVNU) Jason Douglas ($50) 2013-2014 Stipend for Hosting Student Teachers, Kent State University (reimbursed by Kent State) Debra Reynolds Boggs ($200) Library Media Paraprofessionals, 2013-2014 school year, $600.00 per the MSEA negotiated agreement Jackie Beasley Sherman Karen Stallsmith Prospect Robin Burkhardt Woodland Colleen Coy Newman Maxine Johnson Malabar Intermediate Andrea Lutz Malabar Intermediate Eugenia LeMaster Spanish Immersion Tournament Workers for 2013-2014; supporting in positions such as parking, sideline security, ticket takers, table workers; paid as worked, pay rates set by OHSAA depending on position Scott Boddy Michelle Jacobs Ben Williams Chris Wachter Mike Redman Bill Redman Jeff Schwall Bill Flanegan Tonya Flanegan Patty Brooks John Henderson f. Resolution to approve the intent to implement a R.I.F. (Reduction in Force) program for the 2014-2015 school year for certificated staff: WHEREAS, the Superintendent and Treasurer have provided the Board with information regarding the current and projected financial condition of the Mansfield City Schools District, WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the financial information provided and the financial information provided reveals a current and projected deficiency of funding to maintain current levels of staffing and operations, WHEREAS, the Mansfield School Employees Association (MSEA) was notified on November 21, 2013 of the reasons of an intent to implement a Page 5
R.I.F. being: decreased enrollment of pupils over a reasonable period of time, the return to duty of regular staff members after a leave of absence, and the financial condition of the school district, WHEREAS, the notification to the MSEA was consistent with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board and the MSEA. g. Resolution to approve the intent to implement a R.I.F. (Reduction in Force) program for the 2014-2015 school year for non-certificated staff WHEREAS, the Superintendent and Treasurer have provided the Board with information regarding the current and projected financial condition of the Mansfield City Schools District, WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the financial information provided and the financial information provided reveals a current and projected deficiency of funding to maintain current levels of staffing and operations, WHEREAS, the Mansfield School Employees Association (MSEA) was notified on November 21, 2013 of the reasons of an intent to implement a R.I.F. being: decreased enrollment of pupils over a reasonable period of time, the return to duty of regular staff members after a leave of absence, and the financial condition of the school district, WHEREAS, the notification to the MSEA was consistent with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board and the MSEA. Roll Call: Aye: Mr. Elswick, Mr. Crose, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Hubbard, Ms. Cline --------- 5 Future Meeting Dates: Joint Board Meeting: MCS Board of Education - Financial Planning and Supervision Commission February 20, 2014 4:00 p.m. Raemelton Board Room Regular Board Meeting March 18, 2014 7:00 p.m. Dutton Community Room Mansfield Senior High 14-31 Resolution to Adjourn Mrs. Davis moved and Ms. Hubbard seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Roll Call: Aye: Mr. Crose, Mrs. Davis, Ms.Hubbard, Mr. Elswick, Ms. Cline ------------ 5 Ms. Cline declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Renda Cline./, President Rosetta L. Stephens, Treasurer Page 6