1159 Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Essex Place 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, Ohio 44131 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. Roll Call - Present Anthony Miceli, Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic Administration Present - Bob Mengerink, Bruce Basalla, Jennifer Dodd Public Participation - There was none. Resolution #2018-09-01 Approve the Agenda Motion: Frank Mahnic; seconded by Carol Fortlage Frank Mahnic, Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-09-02 - Accept the August 2018 Financial Statements Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC hereby accepts the Treasurer s Financial Statements for the month of August 2018 including the following reports: General Fund Analysis Report, Cash Position Financial Report by Fund, Schedule of Investments and Bank Reconciliation. Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Christine Krol Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-09-03 Accept the August 2018 Check Register Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC hereby accepts the check register for the month of August 2018. Motion: Carol Fortlage; seconded by Christine Krol Nays: Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic Motion passed 3-2 Page 1 of 6
1160 Resolution #2018-09-04 - Approve the Permanent Appropriations for FY2018-2019 approves the Permanent Appropriations ($113,279,298.90) for the fiscal year 2018-2019. FY 2018-19 Appropriations Fund # Breakdown by Fund 001 General Fund 56,000,000.00 006 Food Service Fund 300,000.00 007 Expendable Trust Fund 8,949.28 014 Rotary Funds 900,000.00 019 Miscellaneous Grants 35,000,000.00 022 Workers Compensation Fund 750,000.00 024 Self Insurance Fund 12,000,000.00 State Grants 432 EMIS Grant (Information Services) 125,000.00 466 Straight Grant 382,000.00 499 Miscellaneous State Grants 1,600,000.00 Federal Grants 506 Race to the Top Grant 1,000.00 516 IDEA TITLE VI B Grant 2,796,280.22 551 Limited English Proficiency Grant 177,392.79 571 Refugee Grant 5,361.49 572 587 590 599 TITLE I Grant IDEA Early Childhood Special Ed. Grant Improving Teacher Quality Grant Miscellaneous Federal Grant 114,578.02 92,775.62 25,961.48 3,000,000.00 113,279,298.90 Total FY2018-2019 Appropriations Motion: Frank Mahnic; seconded by Christine Krol Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli The Treasurer gave the Governing Board a summary of the General Operating Fund, The Essex Building and the Connect Building budget vs actual revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. The handouts were then reviewed with the Governing Board. He also updated the Governing Board on the upcoming financial audit to be performed by the State Auditor s Office. Resolution #2018-09-05 - Approve Reduction in Force (RIF) for Administrative Employee Page 2 of 6
1161 shall reduce in force within the ranks of administrative staff, through the suspension of their 2018-2019 employment contract (s) for financial conditions pursuant to Section 3319.171 of the Ohio Revised Code as determined by the Superintendent. The Treasurer is directed to give written notice of this action not later than September 30, 2018. Karen Mahan: Executive Director: Lorain Digital Academy Motion: Carol Fortlage; seconded by Frank Mahnic Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-09-06 - Approve Reduction in Force (RIF) for Certified Employees shall reduce in force within the ranks of certified staff, through suspension of their employment contract (s) for financial conditions pursuant to Section 3319.17 of the Ohio Revised Code as determined by the Superintendent. The Treasurer is directed to give written notice of this action no later than September 30, 2018. Pamela Hanshum: Math Intervention Specialist: Lorain Digital Academy Motion: Carol Fortlage; seconded by Frank Mahnic Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Frank Mahnic, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-09-07 Approve Reduction in Force (RIF) for Classified Employees shall reduce in force within the ranks of classified staff, through the suspension of their 2018-2019 employment contract (s) for financial conditions pursuant to Section 3319.172 of the Ohio Revised Code as determined by the Superintendent. The Treasurer is directed to give written notice of the action no later than September 30, 2018. Valerie Matthew: Student Support Coach: Lorain Digital Academy Jasmine Montijo: Data Specialist: Lorain Digital Academy Olga Montijo: Administrative Assistant: Lorain Digital Academy Jessica Osidach: Lab IT Manager: Lorain Digital Academy Gail Stephanchick: Financial Specialist: Lorain Digital Academy John Weber: IT Coordinator: Lorain Digital Academy Motion: Frank Mahnic; seconded by Christine Krol Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli Page 3 of 6
1162 The Superintendent reported that Steve Rogaski was not in attendance due to the fact he was having surgery. He updated the Governing Board on the consideration of hiring of Pat Cleary, as a Director of Leadership Services. The Passport School Program Open House will be held on October 23, 2018. Lastly, he updated the Governing Board regarding meetings with the PEP Executive Director, Habeebah Grimes. Resolution #2018-09-08 - Approve Consent Agenda approves the Consent Agenda with the following items: a. Minutes of August 28, 2018 Regular Meeting b. List of Personnel Changes c. List of New Teacher Substitutes-NCSSA d. List of NCSSA Renewals Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Frank Mahnic Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-09-09 - Approve the OSBA Leadership Series approves the OSBA Leadership Series being held at the ESC of Northeast Ohio as an approved training program for board compensation. October 24, 2018: Legal Hot Topics December 6, 2018: Safety and Security in Your District February 5, 2019: Effective Strategies for Board Accountability April 29, 2019: The Basics of Personalized Learning Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Frank Mahnic Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Anthony Miceli Liaison Reports Mrs. Fortlage noted that there were no meetings to report on but she did attend a workshop put on by the Ohio Ethics Commission. Mr. Hocevar mentioned that there would be a Facilities Committee meeting after the Board meeting. Dr. Krol asked administration if there would be a possible OSBA topic for a workshop regarding the State Report cards that would include explanations on the grading system that is being used by the State. Page 4 of 6
1163 Mr. Mahnic had no reports but did thank everyone for their donations and condolences on the loss of his brother. Mr. Miceli noted that there is an insurance committee scheduled for September 25 th at 10:30 a.m. Future Agenda Items Update on the OSBA Leadership Series being held at the ESC Resolution #2018-09-10 - Adjournment at 9:51 a.m. Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Frank Mahnic Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic, Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli ADDITIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER Next Regular Board Meeting, October 18, 2018, Room F @ 8:30 a.m. OSBA NE Regional Fall Conference, October 3rd Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth, Ohio OSBA Capital Conference November 11-13, 2018, Columbus, Ohio AESA November 28 December 1, 2018, Colorado Springs, Colorado NSBA March 30 April 1, 2019, Philadelphia, PA Minutes submitted by Bruce Basalla, Treasurer Minutes approved 10/18/2018 President Treasurer Page 5 of 6
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