BoardMinutes

James A. Garfield School District
Board of Education Minutes
(unofficial until adopted at the next Board meeting)

The mission of the James A. Garfield Local Schools is to serve our district by

providing educational opportunities for all to become lifelong learners and

productive members of society.

1998
1999

2000

Organizational Meeting - January 6, 2000

The budget hearing took place at 7:15 p.m. and ended at 7:30 p.m.

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 7:30 p.m. for the annual Organizational Meeting.

I, Michael Cooper, swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of
America and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and will perform faithfully the duties
of my office as a member of the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield Local
School District in Portage County, Ohio.
Michael Cooper
Michelle Seckman, Treasurer
I, Gary Foy, swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America
and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and will perform faithfully the duties of my
office as a member of the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield Local School
District in Portage County, Ohio.
Gary Foy
Michelle Seckman, Treasurer

President Pro-Tempore Michael Mikula called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.

President Pro-Tempore Michael Mikula led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A
moment of silence was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Michael Cooper, Gary
Foy, and Michael Mikula. James Kennedy arrived at 7:55 p.m.

Also present were Sharon Foy and Samantha Foy.

00-1 Michael Cooper nominated Michael Mikula for president of the James A. Garfield
Local Board of Education for the 2000 calendar year.
Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to close nominations for president.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Vote confirming Michael Mikula for president of the board for the 2000 calendar year:
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-2 Patricia Brett nominated Michael Cooper for vice-president of the James A. Garfield
Local Board of Education for the 2000 calendar year.
Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by G. Foy to close nominations for vice-president.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming Michael Cooper for vice-president of the board for the 2000 calendar year:
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-3 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve bonds in the amount of
$20,000 each for the Treasurer, the Superintendent, and the Board President.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-4 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to set regular monthly meetings of the
Board of Education for the fourth Thursday of every month, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with
the following exceptions: November will be held the fifth Thursday, November 30, 2000,
and December will be held the third Monday, December 18, 2000. Regular monthly meetings will be held in the Middle School Library.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-5 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to establish a Service Fund for board
members an appropriate $7,500.00 for this purpose.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-6 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to invest interim
inactive funds at the most productive interest rate whenever funds are available and
payable to the school district during the 2000 calendar year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-7 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills
within the limits of the appropriations resolution as bills are received and when the
merchandise is received in good and usable condition during the 2000 calendar year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-8 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to secure
advances from the County Auditor when funds are available and payable to the school district.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-9 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to approve the use of single signature
checks for the General Account and payroll clearing accounts through the organizational meeting of 2001.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-10 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Superintendent to act
as Purchasing Agent for the school district through the organizational meeting of 2001.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-11 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Superintendent to
employ such personnel as is needed for emergency situations and authorize payment for
work done, at existing rates, if not approved by the board.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-12 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the use of the following
firms as legal counsel for the Board of Education for the 2000 calendar year: "Christley,
Herington, and Pierce" and "Squire, Sanders and Dempsey".
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-13 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the use of Ricciuti, Balog
& Partners Architects as the architect of record for the Board of Education for the 2000 calendar year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-14 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Treasurer to make all
necessary modifications within budget accounts to clear the deficit balances. Such
modifications will be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-15 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Treasurer to make
advances from the General Fund.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-16 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Superintendent to
suspend non-teaching and teaching personnel; provided such suspensions comploy with
procedures as provided by Ohio law and such suspensions are presented for approval by
the Board at the next regular meeting.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

James Kennedy arrived at the meeting; 7:55 p.m.

I, James Kennedy, swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of
America and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and will perform faithfully the duties
of my office as a member of the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield Local
School District in Portage County, Ohio.
James Kennedy
Michelle Seckman, Treasurer

00-17 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to dispense with reading the minutes at
each meeting provided they are mailed to Board members prior to the meeting at which they will be considered.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-18 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the Record-Courier as the
official newspaper of general circulation for legal notices.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-19 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to confirm the existing policies of
the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education are in effect for the 2000 calendar year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula appointed James Kennedy as Legislative Liaison and let
stand all existing committees of the calendar year 1999.

00-20 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize continued membership in
the Portage Area Schools Council of Governments - Health, Property and Fleet Insurance Consortium.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-21 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to appoint the Superintendent to serve
as a trustee on the Portage Area Schools Consortium to represent the James A. Garfield
Local School District and appoint the Treasurer to act as an alternate.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-22 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve mailing Board meeting
notices to those who submit stamped, self-addressed envelopes, except the Record-Courier and the Weekly Villager.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-23 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the tax budget for fiscal year 2001 as follows:
WHEREAS school districts must adopt an annual budget for the coming school year (July
1, 2000 through June 30, 2001) by or about January 15, 2000; and
WHEREAS the county budget commission has no authority to either increase or reduce
the rate of any voter approved tax levy, although it does have authority and duty to adjust
the amounts required from general property tax to conform to the needs demonstrated by
the budget (ORC 5705.31 and 5705.341; Baker's Text, Section 5.04); and
WHEREAS such budget is more of an administrative exercise than of revenue generating
significance, in that the "January budget" is commonly referred to as the "asking for"
budget (vs. the July appropriations measure which actually deals with expected funds);and
WHEREAS the "asking for" budget document is available to the public to review in the
Treasurer's office; now
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget is approved as presented; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED under the provisions of ORC 5705.30, the Treasurer
shall deliver a copy of the approved budget on the prescribed form to the County Auditor
on or before 1/20/2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-24 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve NEOLA's continuing update
service for calendar year 2000 at an annual fee of $1,380.00.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-25 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve continued membership
in the Community, University and Educational Purchasing Association (C.U.E.) for fiscal years 2000 and 2001.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-26 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Superintendent and
Treasurer to submit proposals, establish fiscal accounts, receive, appropriate, and transfer
funds, and begin program operations for grants and programs.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-27 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to authorize the Superintendent to
advertise for bids and to sell property when needed.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Charles Klamer gave the superintendent's report.

President Michael Mikula called a special meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 6:00
p.m. for the purpose of accepting bids, possibly awarding contracts and any other
necessary and immediate business.

Superintendent, Charles Klamer read, for the first time the following possible policy
update/revision: Gifted Education and Identifications (2464)

President Michael Mikula called a special meeting on Saturday, January 22, 2000 from
8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of an Administrative Retreat and any other
necessary and immediate business. The retreat will be held at the Manor House at Punderson State Park.

James Kennedy left the meeting; 8:25 p.m.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to adjourn; 8:48 p.m.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Cooper declared the motion passed.

January 13, 2000

James A. Garfield Local School District
Special Board Meeting - January 13, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School
Library at 6:00 p.m. for a special meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting
to order at 6:11 p.m.

President Michael Mikula dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence
was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Michael Cooper, Patricia Brett, Gary
Foy, and Michael Mikula. James Kennedy was absent.

An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items.
Present were Shaun Turner from the Record Courier and Eric Placek of RP Carbone.
Arriving later in the meeting were Neil Wallace (6:19), Chris Turner (6:28) and Greg
Adamson (6:28).

Eric Placek gave a brief verbal presentation regarding the Phase 3 High School / Middle
School Additions and Alterations bid results from January 13, 2000, and the
recommendations of RP Carbone. Eric Placek answered questions and provided
explanations to the board.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE
00-28 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to accept all the bids as submitted and
opened and read at noon on Thursday January 13, 2000 in the Board of Education Office
for the phase 3 High School / Middle School Additions and Alterations, specifically
construction packages 2-Site Improvements, 5-Metals, and 10-Lockers; Exhibit A.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-29 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to award a contract to Hummel
Construction Company for the following:
Phase 3 High School / Middle School Additions and Alterations
Site Improvements Base Bid   $   145,900.00
Alternate 10 - Paving    $     12,500.00
Total      $   158,400.00
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula      Nays: None                 Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-30 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to award a contract to Pro Fab, Inc. for the following:
Phase 3 High School / Middle School Additions and Alterations
Metals Base Bid    $   276,969.00
Alternate 1 - 2nd Floor Gym   $     33,000.00
Total      $   309,969.00
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula      Nays: None                 Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-31 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to award a contract to R. G. Industrial
Supplies for the following:
Phase 3 High School / Middle School Additions and Alterations
Lockers Base Bid $ 68,815.00
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-32 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve a contract with Hiram
College to act as the fiscal agent for the student work-study program.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-33 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following Hiram College
students as volunteers for the student work-study program: John Burd, Joseph Detoro,
Kate Kosminkski, Dwayne Pavkovich, Kelly Sonegere, Ian Whittaker, Derek Miller,
Emily Honsa, and Tracie Sutkas.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

PERSONNEL
00-34 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to hire Rose Beck as a substitute
custodian for the 1999/2000 year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Mrs. Chris Turner informed the board that she would like the suspension appeal hearing
of her minor son, Greg Adamson, to be held in open session.

The following individuals were sworn in and gave testimony:
Mr. Neil Wallace, High School Principal
Mrs. Chris Turner
Mr. Greg Adamson

Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to enter executive session for the purpose of
deliberating the testimony given in the suspension appeal hearing; 7:17 p.m. Invited into
executive session was High School Principal-Neil Wallace.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board back in regular session; 7:38 p.m.

00-35 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to uphold the decision of the High
School Principal to suspend Greg Adamson for five days.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Superintendent, Charles Klamer read, for the second time the following possible policy update/revision:
Gifted Education and Identification (2464)

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to adjourn; 7:40 p.m.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed

Special Board Meeting - January 22, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Manor House at
Punderson State Park at 8:30 a.m. for a special meeting for the purpose of a
Board/Administrative Retreat. President Michael Mikula called the meeting to order at
9:02 a.m.

President Michael Mikula dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Michael Cooper, Patricia Brett, Gary
Foy, and Michael Mikula. James Kennedy was absent.

Present were Superintendent Charles Klamer, Treasurer Michelle Seckman, and
Facilitator Louis Trenta. Mr. Trenta led the attendees in discussion and exercises involving:
Trust and Trust Building
Consensus and Consensus Building
Norming for Performing.

President Michael Mikula declared the board in recess for lunch; 12:05 p.m.

President Michael Mikula declared the board back in regular session; 1:10 p.m.

Joing the meeting after the recess were High School Principal Neil Wallace, Middle
School Principal Rosalice Manlove, Elementary Principal David Spiker, and Assistant
Elementary Principal James Savinell.

Mr. Trenta led the attendees in discussion and exercises involving:
Team Characteristics
Trust and Trust Building
Role Relationships
Norming for Performing

President Michael Mikula moved the time of the January 27, 2000 regular board meeting
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to adjourn; 4:14 p.m.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed

Regular Board Meeting - January 27, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School
Library at 8:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting
to order at 8:42 p.m.

President Michael Mikula led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of
silence was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Michael Cooper, Gary
Foy, James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.

An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items.
Present were Rodger Pettit, Guy Pietra, Tony Hetzel, Wayne Bell, Bev Crites, Diane
Carmen, Roger Foy, Terry Foy, Pam O'Brien, Paul Custer, Nancy Custer, Anita Sidwell,
Bob Schaefer, Harriet Schaefer, and Shaun Turner of the Record Courier.

Audience members relayed information regarding their experiences with the coaching
staff of the James A. Garfield Local School District and questioned the hiring process of
coaches at the James A. Garfield Local School District. Board members took part in the
discussion and answered questions.

COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Michael Mikula dispensed with the committee reports.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE
00-36 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting on December 22, 1999, the special meetings on December 27, 1999, January 13,
2000, and January 22, 2000, and the budget hearing and organizational meeting on
January 6, 2000 as submitted.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-37 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the financial reports of December 1999.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-38 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Certificate of
Availability for December 1999:
P.O. No. P.O. Date Inv Date Vendor   Amount
20HS15144 09/20/1999 08/25/1999 Sherman Creative Promo $   774.30
20TR15740 11/19/1999 11/18/1999 Ravenna Tire Service $   619.00
20AO15845 11/30/1999 07/01/1999 Treasurer of State of Ohio $   125.00
20ES15572 11/04/1999 10/28/1999 Alco/Mandala   $   254.65
20HS15882 12/02/1999 12/01/1999 Sports Express   $   266.00
20TR15904 12/08/1999 12/01/1999 Gee-Ville Auto Parts $   113.45
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula    Nays: None    Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-39 Moved M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve a contract with Life Track
Services for the Class of 2000 - five contact letters and two surveys at a fee of $10.00 per
graduate with the students paying $3.00 each for the reunion section of the service.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-40 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with the G.E.A. to add the following supplemental positions for the
1999/2000 school year: High School Intramural Director (3%), Middle School Drama
(5%), and Elementary School Student Council Advisor (4%).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-41 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following fund advances
effective 12/31/1999 to be repaid when funds are available:
FROM: 001-7410-921 $6,972.52
TO: 516-5210-9900 $6,972.52
FROM: 001-7410-921 $8,749.44
TO: 572-5210-9900 $8,749.44
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-42 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to the follow fund advance effective
1/26/2000 to be repaid when funds are available:
FROM: 001-7410-921 $5,166.00
TO: 573-5210-9900 $5,166.00
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-43 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following
budget/appropriation modifications:
001-2490-410
( 14,000.00)

001-2740-850
500.00
001-1100-410
3,000.00

001-2820-481
2,000.00
001-1100-423
14,000.00

001-2820-410
( 2,000.00)
001-1130-410-250
( 8,000.00)

001-2810-512-350
20.00
001-1110-511-150
5,000.00

001-2840-581-350
( 20.00)
001-1120-511-200
( 1,000.00)

001-7410-921
3,000.00
001-2421-443-200
1,000.00

001-2310-890
( 19,500.00)
001-1190-640
8,000.00

455-1110-522-9899-150-16
234.50
001-2219-410
8,000.00

455-1130-522-9899-250-16
( 234.50)
Net Change
0.00

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-44 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Second National Bank of
Warren as a depository for active funds in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars
commencing 2/01/2000 and ending 1/31/2002.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-45 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following alternates and
award contracts as detailed:
Alternate 1
2nd Floor at Gym
Moser Construction Co., Inc.
Hummel Construction Co.
Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal
Antenucci, Inc.
Scotchman Electric
Total:
$     5,624.00
$   28,941.00
$ (12,771.00)
$     3,250.00
$     3,715.00
$   28,759.00
Alternate 4
Auditorium Seating
Hummel Construction Co.
Total:
$   28,500.00
$   28,500.00
Alternate 5
Auditorium Floor

Moser Construction Co., Inc.
Scotchman Electric
Total:
$     1,014.00
$   10,704.00
$   11,718.00
Alternate 7
Scoreboards
Hummel Construction Co.
Total:
$     8,611.00
$     8,611.00
Alternate 11 - CW6
Science Casework & Tables
Waller-Duman
Total:
$   53,000.00
$   53,000.00
Total:

$ 130,588.00
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Superintendent, Charles Klamer read, for the third time, the following possible policy update/revision:
Gifted Education and Identification (2464)

00-46 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the update/revision of Gifted
Education and Identification (2464) policy.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-47 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Plan for Identification of
Children who are Gifted.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula    Nays: None    Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
00-48 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant supplemental contracts for
the 1999/2000 school year:
Gwen Gabriel Middle School Assistant Track Coach $1,183.00
Don King Middle School Drama   $1,183.00
Stephanie Byrne Elementary School Student Council
    Co-Advisor    $   473.20
Jane Devol Elementary School Student Council
    Co-Advisor    $   473.20
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula    Nays: None    Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-49 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by G. Foy to grant a personal service contract for
the 1999/2000 school year to Harry Kraft as Middle School Girls' Track Coach ($1,892.80).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-50 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to grant a personal service contract
for the 1999/2000 school year to Diane Carmen as High School Head Softball Coach ($2,366.00).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Mikula Nays: Foy, Kennedy Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-51 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to grant a personal service contract for
the 1999/2000 school year to Buzz Schafer as High School Assistant Softball Coach ($1,892.80).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-52 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to grant a personal service contract for
the 1999/2000 school year to Bill Fetsko as High School Intramural Director ($709.80).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-53 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve Kathy Lohr completing the
bar coding at the High School for InfoOhio at $7.00 per hour; approximately 40 hours.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-54 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to hire substitute teacher for the
1999/2000 school year: Kelli Christopher, Dave Donald, Sherry Jones, Jack Smith, Lisa
Wright, and Robert Wright.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-55 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to hire the following as substitute
employees for the balance of the 1999/2000 school year:
Betty Bozo - Custodian
Diana Sedensky - Custodian
Renda Pettit - Clerk / Aide
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-56 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept the resignation of Virginia
Lentz, Food Service Director, due to retirement, effective April 1, 2000. She will be
entitled to the Retirement Incentive Plan.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to enter executive session for the purpose of
discussing contract negotiations; 10:18 p.m. Invited into executive session were
Superintendent Charles Klamer, Treasurer Michelle Seckman, and Attorney Leigh Herington.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared a recess from 10:18 p.m. until 10:28 p.m.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board back in regular session; 11:08 p.m.

Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn; 11:09 p.m.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Regular Board Meeting - February 24, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School
Library at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting. Vice President Michael Cooper called the
meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Vice President Michael Cooper led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment
of silence was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Michael Cooper, Gary
Foy, and James Kennedy. Michael Mikula arrived at the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
00-57 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to recognize those students who
received all A's for the 2nd and 3rd (JVS) grading periods:
JVS 11th Joanne Bell (2nd & 3rd), Nicole Fry (2nd & 3rd), Cassandra Hardway(2nd), Kimberly Riffle (3rd)
JVS 12th Erika Carley (2nd & 3rd), April LeMaster (3rd)8th Jeff Kaiser, David Sheehan
9th Jack Breese, Mike Hixenbaugh, Kathleen Hrobak, Erin Jackson, Rena Meadows,Zach Sheehan
10th Chris Brooks, Ashley Brosius, Melinda Chanson, Molly Crites, Melanie Dillon,
Chris Dyett, Stephanie Hale, Sarah Heiss, Matt Long, Larissa Miller, Stacie Ochwat,
Monica Porter, Amanda Scarl, Danielle Strope, Jasmine Talameh, Adam Vincent
11th Lydia Bell, Katie O'Bryan, Rachel Rice
12th Alicia Hall, Jennifer Hrobak, Heather Jackson, Ashley Manlove, Joann Stryczny,Sam Talameh
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy Nays: None Mr. Cooper declared the motion passed.

00-58 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to recognize David Sedensky for being
awarded the Maplewood Career Center Student of the Month Award for February.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy Nays: None Mr. Cooper declared the motion passed.

Pictures were taken of students present at the meeting.

Eric Placek of the RP Carbone Company reported on the progress of the construction
project and answered questions.

Kristine Gilmer, the Middle School Art Teacher, gave a presentation of the use of
technology in her art class. Mrs. Gilmer demonstrated the use of power point in testing
and in class presentations.

President Michael Mikula arrived at 7:25 p.m.

An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items.
Present were Jeff Kaiser (Sr.), Pam Kaiser, Jeff Kaiser (Jr.), Dave Sheehan, Kathy Lohr,
Dreama Adkins, Kathy Melega, Pat Hindman, Harriet Gardner, Marjie Jackson, Guy
Pietra, Ann Kalina, Robert Miller, Deborah Miller, Debbie Ellison, Virginia Simpson,
Rosalice Manlove, Kristine Gilmer, Davis Fry, Nicole Fry, Jean Fry, Nancy Hutchings,
Joe Eck, Ronald Stone, Marilee Louk, Marie Bennett, Beverly Girdler, Dave Rogers,
Sheila Rogers, Joe Leonard, Rodger Pettit, John Sedensky, Denis Wolff, Marly Kosinski
of the Record Courier, and Jody Schroath of the Weekly Villager.

Marie Bennett questioned the board as to why she did not receive the most recent custodial job opening.

COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Michael Mikula gave the presidents report and the Maplewood report.
James Kennedy gave the legislative liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the treasurers report.
Charles Klamer gave the superintendents report.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE
00-59 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting on January 27, 2000 as submitted.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-60 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the financial reports of January 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-61 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Certificate of Availability for January 2000.
P.O. #
P.O. Date
Invoice Date
Vendor
Amount
20AO16109
01/06/2000
01/01/2000
NEOLA of Ohio
$195.00
20HS16169
01/14/2000
12/14/1999
Award Fund Raising
$502.00
20TR16209
01/19/2000
10/29/1998
Herb Kay Co.
$160.00
20HS16228
01/24/2000
01/21/2000
Akron Firestone High School
$240.00
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-62 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve tax rates as set by the
Budget Commission of Portage County:
WHEREAS, this Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of Law has
previously adopted a Tax Budget for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing July 1,2000; and
WHEREAS, the Budget Commission of Portage County, Ohio, has certified its action
thereon to this Board together with and estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each
tax necessary to be levied by this Board, and what part thereof is without, and what part
within, the ten mill limitation;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield
Local School District, Portage County, Ohio, that the amounts and rates as determined by
the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of
said School District the rate of each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-63 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Leedar Environmental's option
#3 to fulfill the Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations request for additional
work; install a monitoring well and laboratory analysis of soil and groundwater samples per current BUSTR requirements.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-64 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve a maximum of $30,000
through June 2001 from the General Fund to be used for OhioReads personnel.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-65 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper too accept a donation, with a thank
you, from Rick Kuntz of Rick Kuntz Trucking, for trucking cinders for our track.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-66 Move G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to authorize the Treasurer to establish fund
010-9900 for the Ohio School Facilities Commission Disability Access Grant.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-67 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve a five year contract with
Miller Elevator Service Company for quarterly exams with test included. The first year
cost is $140 each quarter. The hourly cost used in establishing the initial price of this contract was $35.04 per hour.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

CURRICULM AND INSTRUCTION
00-68 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Steven Godley as an open
enrollment student, effective 1/31/2000, for the balance of the 1999/2000 school year.
His family recently moved out of the Garfield District.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-69 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the textbook "Nutrition and
Fitness", Goodheart-Wilcox, 2000, for the High School Foods for Fitness Class.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-70 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve a three (3) day release
for seniors; their last will be June 5, 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

PERSONNEL
00-71 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to hire Cindy Hoskins, Angela
Gould-Gill, and Nancy Krupp as substitute teachers for the 1999/2000 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-72 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to accept the resignation of Gwen
Gabriel's supplemental contract as Middle School Assistant Track Coach for the 1999/2000 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-73 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept, with regret, the resignation
of Joanne Kraft, High School Secretary, due to retirement, effective June 30, 2000. She
will be entitled to the Retirement Incentive Plan.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-74 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept, with regret, the
resignation of Sherry Mann, High School Art Teacher, due to retirement, effective June
30, 2000. She will be entitled to the Retirement Incentive Plan.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-75 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy too accept, with regret, the resignation of
Michelle Chenchik, High School French Teacher, due to retirement, effective June 30,
2000. She will be entitled to the Retirement Incentive Plan.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-76 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Mikula to hire Cory Hunt as a substitute
custodian for the balance of the 1999/2000 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-77 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to hire Sharon Schmitz as an eight
(8) hour per day custodian, effective March 1, 2000. She will serve a 90 day probationary period.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-78 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept the resignation of Buzz
Schafer as Junior Varsity Softball Coach for the 1999/2000 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-79 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant the following supplemental
contracts for the 2000/2001 school year:
Matt Hereda - Head Football Coach (16%)
Physical Fitness (4%)
Weightlifting (4.16%)
Mike Dobran - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Jeanette Poole - 7th Grade Volleyball (8.8%)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-80 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve a 16 week tutorial
contract for Richard Masters to coordinate the OhioReads Grant Program, effective February 22, 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-81 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to authorize Mrs. Fran Hurley to
serve as a clerk for the OhioReads Program and to be paid by local funds one additional
hour per work day; she will not exceed 40 hours per week, effective February 15, 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-82 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to hire Kristine Gilmer as a home tutor
for the 1999/2000 school year ($13.87 per hour).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-83 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the resignation of Barbara
Sembach's supplemental contract as Drug Free Coordinator, effective February 17, 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared a recess from 8:15 p.m. until 8:27 p.m.

Mrs. Deborah Miller informed the board that she would like the appeal hearing of her
possible employment suspension to be held in open session.

Mr. Ron Habowski, the board's attorney began the hearing by referring to section
3319.081 of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Habowski questioned Mrs. Miller.

Mr. Joseph Eck, OAPSE representative, asked questions and relayed information
regarding the events.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session for the purpose of
considering discipline of a classified employee and considering the employment of public
employees for supplemental/personal service positions; 8:55 p.m. Invited into executive
session were Superintendent Charles Klamer, Treasurer Michelle Seckman, and Board
Attorney Ron Habowski.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board in regular session; 9:28 p.m.

00-84 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to approve the superintendent's
recommendation that the Board suspend Mrs. Debbie Miller's contract for five days
without pay for neglect of duty, misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to adjourn; 9:31 p.m.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula Nays: None Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

March 23, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School
Library at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting. Vice President Michael Cooper called the
meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

Vice President Michael Cooper led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Michael Cooper, and
James Kennedy. Michael Mikula arrived at the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Gary Foy arrived at the meeting at 7:37 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
00-85 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to recognize Elizabeth Ellison for
having her artwork chosen for the Young People's Art Exhibition, to be displayed at the
State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio for the month of March. Elizabeth Ellison and her
father Edward Ellison were present. Photographs were taken of Miss Ellison and Vice
President Michael Cooper.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy
Nays: None
Mr. Cooper declared the motion passed.

00-86 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to recognize Danielle Maxwell for
having her artwork chosen for the 2000 Ohio Youth Art Month Exhibition, to be
displayed at the STRS building in Columbus, Ohio for the month of March.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy
Nays: None
Mr. Cooper declared the motion passed.

00-87 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to recognize Cassandra Lewis for
having her artwork chosen for the Young People's Art Exhibition, to be displayed at the
State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio for the month of March.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy
Nays: None
Mr. Cooper declared the motion passed.

Present at the meeting were Marie Elium, Teri Eirmann, Becky Russell, Rodger Pettit,
Denis Wolff, Gail Wolff, Elizabeth Ellison, Edward Ellison, Guy Pietra, Robin Barton,
Marly Kosinski of the Record Courier, Eric Placek of the RP Carbone Company, and
Jody Schroath of the Weekly Villager.

President Michael Mikula arrived at 7:17 p.m.

Teri Eirmann, Marie Elium, and Becky Russell represented the Elementary P.T.O. and
informed the board on the progress and plans the P.T.O. had regarding playground
equipment at the Elementary School. The P.T.O. is purchasing eleven items and will be
blocking in an area and filling it with pea gravel. The installation of the equipment is
presently scheduled for the week of June 9, 2000.

Gary Foy arrived at 7:37

An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items.
James Kennedy expressed his thoughts regarding recent incidents at the Middle School
and on communication in regards to those incidents. Discussion among board members
followed.

COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Michael Mikula gave the presidents report and the Maplewood report.
James Kennedy gave the legislative liaison report.
Michael Cooper gave a report on a community meeting he had attended on tax
abatements and on the Labor Management Meeting he attended on Tuesday, March 21,
2000.
Michelle Seckman gave the treasurers report.
Charles Klamer gave the superintendents report.

President Michael Mikula called a special meeting for Tuesday, April 4, 2000 in the
Board of Education Office at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of establishing goals for the
superintendent.

Board Attorney, Leigh Herington, arrived at 8:37 p.m.

Eric Placek of the RP Carbone Company reported on the progress of the construction
project and answered questions.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to enter executive session for the purposes of
preparing for negotiations and also for discussing an evaluation of a public employee;
8:52 p.m. Invited into portions of executive session were Board Attorney Leigh
Herington, Superintendent Charles Klamer, and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board in regular session; 9:44 p.m.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE
00-88 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting on February 24, 2000 as submitted.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-89 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the financial reports of
February 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-90 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept the donation of the book "The
Reader's Companion to the American Presidency" written by Davis Dyer, a James A.
Garfield High School Graduate.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Vice President Michael Cooper asked that a thank you letter be sent.

00-91 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve a contribution to the annual
staff "Spring Fling" in the amount of $300.00.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-92 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to establish
fund 588-0000 for Telecomm (E-Rate) Grant.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-93 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Amended Certificate of
Estimated Resources for the 1999/2000 fiscal year (Total All Funds: $16,732,313.85).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-94 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve budget/appropriation
modifications as follows:
001-2219-410
(159,475.00)

200-4130-890-9324-250
130.00
001-1900-474
184,475.00

200-4630-890-9448
100.00
001-1100-410
10,000.00

200-4600-890-9453
3,600.00
001-1100-423
12,000.00

300-4100-510-9366-250
400.00
001-2720-430
25.00

300-4600-460-9367-250
(2,200.00)
001-1130-740-250
12,500.00

300-4600-510-9367-250
2,200.00
001-2490-844
11,000.00

459-1290-513-9900-150
2,000.00
001-2421-890
1,000.00

459-1290-516-9900-150
28,000.00
001-7200-910
55,000.00

497-2720-640-9900
(93,750.00)
001-7410-921
20,000.00

516-1226-511-9899
17.41
001-2850-760-9194
(8,454.00)

516-1229-474-9899
21.08
006-3120-423
4,600.00

516-2140-511-9899
289.35
006-3120-560
(4,600.00)

516-2214-141-9899
(239.27)
018-2421-590-9801-250
850.00

516-2214-149-9899
331.16
018-2920-590-9807-250
125.00

516-2413-141-9899
(91.72)
018-2920-590-9820-202
7,200.00

516-2413-640-9899
(328.01)
018-2920-590-9821-201
80.00

516-7420-922-9899
1,799.90
018-2920-419-9822-203
1,300.00

516-7420-922-9900
9,313.52
018-4591-590-9822-200
(1,800.00)

572-7420-922-9900
8,743.44
018-4591-740-9822-200
140.00

573-1120-640-9899
965.00
018-4591-890-9822-200
360.00

584-2170-410-9899
(1.10)
018-2421-490-9830-150
2,000.00

584-1900-511-9899
1.10
018-2920-490-9830-150
430.00

584-2170-410-9900
(193.28)
018-2421-590-9830-150
(2,430.00)

584-1900-511-9900
193.28
018-2920-590-9831-150
500.00

584-7420-922-9900
305.57
019-2190-519-9899-150
(336.95)

010-5500-620-9900
125,000.00
019-7500-930-9899-250
336.95

588-2421-441
2,000.00
019-2190-519-9902-250
955.00

032-2211-410-9900-150
2,000.00
032-2211-511-9900-150
1,000.00

032-2211-430-9900-150
3,000.00
200-4140-890-9314-250
100.00

200-4120-890-9313-250
5,000.00
200-4610-890-9317-250
700.00

200-4110-890-9320-250
600.00
200-4110-890-9321-250
1,250.00

032-2211-111-9900-150
(6,000.00)
573-7420-922-9900
5,166.00

200-4559-143-9319-250
(100.79)
200-4559-890-9319-250
(1,625.00)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-95 Move P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Amended Permanent
Appropriations for the 1999/2000 fiscal year:
Fund
Total Appropriation
001 General Fund
$   8,433,260.00
Total General Fund
$   8,433,260.00
018 Public Support
$   108,282.50
019 MHJ Grants
$   3,347.95
032 Venture Capital
$   25,000.00
300 District Managed Activ.
$   52,659.00
416 Teacher Development
$   6,202.31
432 EMIS
$   5,000.00
447 DPIA
$   21,022.00
455 Instructional Mat'ls
$   10,256.08
459 OhioReads
$   30,000.00
499 Misc. State
$   2,450.00
516 Title VI-B
$   95,979.72
572 Title I
$   243,912.29
573 Title VI
$   13,511.00
584 Drug Free
$   9,512.53
588 E-Rate
$   2,000.00
599 Title VI-R
$   33,053.00
Total Special Revenue
$   662,188.38
002 Bond Retirement
$   425,015.00
Total Debt Service
$   425,015.00
004 Building Project
$   5,605,000.00
010 Ohio School Facilities
$   125,000.00
450 School Net Plus
$   61,543.51
454 Tech Equity
$   1,741.00
497 Emergency School Repair
$   0.00
Total Capital Projects
$   5,793,284.51
006 Food Service
$   345,000.00
009 Uniform Supplies
$   21,726.88
Total Enterprise
$   366,726.88
007 Trust
$   21,565.66
Total Trust
$   21,565.66
200 Student Managed Activ.
$   44,788.40
Total Agency
$   44,788.40
Total All Funds
$   15,746,828.83
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
    Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-96 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Amended Five Year
Financial Forecast.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

CURRICULM AND INSTRUCTION
00-97 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve Holly, Carrie, Brian, Sarah and
Samantha Anderson as open enrollment students, effective 4/23/2000, for the balance of
the 1999/2000 school year. Their family will be moving out of the Garfield School
District.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-98 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the job description for the
Food Service Director.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-99 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the job description for the
Assistant Secondary Principal.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Discussion took place regarding the 2000/2001 school calendar and its relation to
construction considerations.

Discussion took place regarding the Building Crisis Plans. Board members expressed
desired changes in the plans. Revised plans will be presented at the April regular board
meeting for board adoption.

James Kennedy left the meeting at 10:12 p.m.

PERSONNEL
00-100 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to hire Mary Gable as a 3 hour per
day special education teacher, effective 3/7/2000 through 6/9/2000 at 46% of the base
pay.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-101 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept the resignation of Janet
Phelps, Dietary Aide, due to retirement, effective June 30, 2000. She will be entitled to
the Retirement Incentive Plan.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-102 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by P. Brett to accept, with regret, the resignation
of Frances Michael, Budgetary & Student Activity Clerk, due to retirement, effective June
30, 2000. She will be entitled to the Retirement Incentive Plan.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-103 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to accept, the resignation of Franziska
Hurley, Title I Clerk, due to retirement, effective June 30, 2000. She will be entitled to
the Retirement Incentive Plan.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-104 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by P. Brett to hire Rosemary Wysznski, Lorri
Calapa, and Jill Gates as substitute teachers for the 1999/2000 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-105 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to grant supplemental/personal service
contracts for the 1999/2000 school year:
Don Rowinsky - Drug Free Coordinator ($800.80)
Jay Newcombe - Junior Varsity Baseball Coach ($1,892.80)
Dan Paris - Junior Varsity Softball Coach ($1,892.80)
Deral White - Middle School Boys Track Coarch ($1,892.80)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-106 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve David Kish as a volunteer to
work with the baseball program.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-107 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to grant a one year contract as Food
Service Director to Mr. Jeff Gordon, effective April 1, 2000, at an salary of $29,000.00.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-108 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to hire Sharon Schmitz as a substitute
custodian, effective 2/26/2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-109 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to grant a personal service contract to
Kelli Christopher as Middle School Track Assistant ($1,183.00) for the 1999/2000 school
year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-110 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to grant a personal service contract to
Jane Parker as 8th grade Volleyball Coach (8%) for 2000/2001.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by M. Mikula to adjourn; 10:46 p.m.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

April 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Board of Education
Office at 6:30 p.m. for a special meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting to order
at 6:35 p.m.

President Michael Mikula dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Michael Cooper, Patricia Brett, Gary Foy,
James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.

President Michael Mikula appointed Patricia Brett to take minutes of the meeting.

Present at the meeting was Superintendent Charles Klamer.

Discussion took place regarding the following topics:
Progress on the Building Project
Changing the School Mascot
Possible creation of a James A. Garfield Alumni Association
Closing High School Gym prior to end of school year.
Graduation Date

Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to enter executive session for the purpose of
evaluating a public employee; 7:35 p.m. Invited into executive session was Superintendent
Charles Klamer.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board back in regular session; 8:12 p.m.

Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn; 8:15 p.m.
     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
     Nays: None
               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed

April 17

James A. Garfield Local School District
Special Board Meeting - April 17, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School
Library at 7:30 p.m. for a special meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting
to order at 7:30 p.m.

President Michael Mikula dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of
silence.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Michael Cooper, Patricia Brett, Gary
Foy, James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.

Present at the meeting was Sarah Carley.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE
00-111 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following change
orders and award contracts for :
Moser Construction Co., Inc.
   Provide overdig for foundations $ 7,315.00
   Revise kitchen foundation          104.50
   Provide foam for frost slabs          360.00
   Total      $ 7,779.50
Hummel Construction Co.
   Stairs at auditorium stage per county $ 3,927.00
   Recessed entrance foot grilles       9,418.00
   Total      $13,345.00
Scotchman Electric
   Revise panel DPA per engineers $ 1,680.00
   Rough-in at new exterior locker door         308.00
   Total      $ 1,988.00
Conti Corp.
   Sanitary Line Changes   $11,837.00
   Total      $11,837.00
RG Industrial Supplies
   293 built in combination locks $ 3,458.00
   Total      $ 3,458.00
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
     Nays: None
                Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-112 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the following change
order and approve a contract to :
Moser Construction Co., Inc.
   Tiered auditorium flooring   $13,450.00
   (this will be concrete poured over foam)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
     Nays: None
                Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.
00-113 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following change
orders and approve contracts for the shell package for the Board / Administration offices
for approximately $120,000 as follows:
Moser Construction Co., Inc (concrete) $    8,000.00
RG Industrial Supplies (steel)    $ 13,711.00
Hummel Construction Co. (general trades) $ 42,250.00
Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal (roofing) $ 16,500.00
Metro Window & Glass Co. (glazing) $ 13,932.00
Conti Corp. (plumbing)    $    3,500.00
(allowance)
Antenucci, Inc. (HVAC)    $ 10,500.00
(allowance)
Scotchman Electric (electrical)   $    4,050.00
(allowance)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
     Nays: None
                Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-114 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve substituting red split-faced
block veneer for the red brick on the exterior of the middle school - this will result in an
eventual credit.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to set graduation for the Class of 2000 for
Saturday, June 10, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in Price Gym at Hiram College.
Patricia Brett withdrew her motion.
Gary Foy withdrew his motion.

00-115 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the kindergarten schedule
for the 2000/2001 school year to be Mondays and Thursdays, and Tuesdays and Fridays,
with Wednesdays being the alternate day for each class (Wednesday to be the alternate
day rather than Monday).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

PERSONNEL
00-116 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to hire Megan Longfellow as a job
coach, funded by Title VI-B, at $6.50 per hour, 6 hours per week, effective April 20, 2000
through May 11, 2000 (21 hours total).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-117 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to hire Marne Patterson as a home
tutor for the 1999/2000 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Discussion took place regarding the following topics:
Graduation
Building Project

Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to adjourn; 8:27 p.m.
     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
     Nays: None
               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed

Special Board Meeting - April 27, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Board of Education
Office at 6:00 p.m. for a special meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting to
order at 6:12 p.m.

President Michael Mikula dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of
silence.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Michael Cooper, Patricia Brett, Gary
Foy, James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to enter executive session for the purpose of
reviewing negotiations with public employees and to also discuss the employment of
public employees; 6:13 p.m. Invited into executive session were Attorney Leigh
Herington, Superintendent Charles Klamer, and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.
     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
     Nays: None
        Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Mr. James Kennedy excused himself from executive session from 6:37 p.m. until 6:50
p.m.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board back in regular session; 7:01 p.m.

Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to adjourn; 7:01 p.m.
     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
     Nays: None
            Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed

Regular Board Meeting - April 27, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School
Library at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting
to order at 7:10 p.m.

President Michael Mikula led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of
silence was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Michael Cooper, Gary
Foy, James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
00-118 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to recognize community members
who participated I the Supervision With A Principal program - Candy Alessi, Casey
Everett, Aaron King, Rodger Pettit and Ray Sawyer.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Dr. David Spiker gave a brief overview of the S.W.A.P program prior to the resolution.
Mr. Casey Everett, Mr. Rodger Pettit, and Mr. Ray Sawyer were present for the
resolution and for photographs to be taken. Mrs. Shelly Everett was also present.

00-119 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to recognize those students who received
all A's for the third and fourth (JVS) grading period:
JVS 12th Erika Carley, April Lemaster, David Sedensky
JVS 11th Joanne Bell, Nicole Fry, Kimberly Riffle, Jessica Sidwell
12th Jennifer Hrobak, Ashley Manlove, Sam Talameh
11th Lydia Bell, Leanne Brosius, Kristin Fields, Sarah Girt, Rachel Rice, Marie
Shipman
10th Ashley Brosius, Melinda Chanson, Molly Crites, Melanie Dillon, Stephanie Hale,
Sarah Heiss, Matthew Long, Larissa Miller, Monica Porter, Danielle Strope, Yvette
Summers, Jasmine Talameh, Adam Vincent
9th Jack Breese, Carolyn Flint, Kathleen Hrobak, Erin Jackson, Rena Meadows,
Zachary Sheehan
8th Cheryl Diroll, Karen Hoskin, Nicole Huzl, Jeffrey Kaiser, David Sheehan
7th Alex Bell, Aaron Boyle, Kristen Cooper, Alex Ellerhorst, Stacy Girdler, Andrew
Ohl, Cory Yeagley
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Erika Carley, Sarah Girt, Carolyn Flint, Cheryl Diroll, Aaron Boyle, Stacy Girdler, and
Cory Yeagley were present for the resolution and for photographs. Parents, guardians,
and siblings also present were Sarah Carley, Sarah Girt, Sue Ann Girt, Gary Girt, Sherry
Diroll, Mark Diroll, John Boyle, Lindsay Boyle, Larry Girdler, Beverly Girdler, and
David Yeagley.

00-120 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to recognize Greg Collins for earning
Best of Show honors at the OAEA Northeast Regional Youth Art Month Exhibition at
Case Western Reserve for his fantasy collage.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-121 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to declare May 10, 2000 as Teacher
and Support Staff Recognition Day.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-122 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to extend congratulations to the
James A. Garfield students who were recently inducted into the Maplewood Career
Center National Honor Society: Senior April Lemaster, and Juniors Joanne Bell,
Kimberly Riffle and Jessica Sidwell.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Cooper declared the motion passed.

Present at the meeting along with those already listed were Dee White, Judy Hecky, Lois
Kennedy, Rachel M. Wilson, David Winchell, Polly Winchell, Crystal Debolt, Elaine
Long, Diane Davis, Andrea Stevens, Janice Brown, Frank Brown, Becky Russell,
Michael Hagans, Guy Pietra, Marie Bennett, and Jody Schroath of the Weekly Villager.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda
items:
* Rodger Pettit spoke briefly regarding the history of the school district.
* Frank Brown, Lois Kennedy, Elaine Long, Marie Bennett, Judy Hecky, Jan Brown, and
other audience members spoke to the board about reinstating Middle School
Cheerleading.
* Patricia Brett introduced the topic of offering incentives for seniors who pass all five
parts of the 12th grade proficiency test, such as offering them the elective of opting out of
final exams.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE
00-123 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting on March 23, 2000 and the special meetings on April 4, 2000 and April 17, 2000
as submitted.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-124 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the financial reports of
March 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-125 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Certificate of
Availability for March:
P.O. #
P.O. Date
Invoice Date
Vendor
Amount
20SN16187
3/01/00
1/25-2/14/00
Apple Computer, Inc.
$13,622.00
20AO16335
2/01/00
1/17/00
Debbie Hutter
$112.84
20MA16418
2/08/00
1/31/00
Energy Controls
$187.55
20MA16612
3/03/00
2/01/00
Garrettsville Hardware
$246.62
20ES16613
3/04/00
3/03/00
Follett Educational
$723.76
20HS16664
3/10/00
2/29/00
Alco/Mandala
$264.08
20BP16684
3/15/00
2/29/00
PSI Environmental
$3,087.75
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-126 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve "exempting" the High
School Athletic Department (fund) from repaying the $3,500.00 loan received from the
Board of Education in July/August 1999.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-127 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Georgia Lee Alford
Scholarships for the Class of 2000 in the amounts of $1,200 for the top ten students and
$120 for the next ten students (#11 through #20) as follows:
#1 - #10 Ashley Manlove, Sam Talameh, Jennifer Hrobak, Heather Jackson, Jessica
Wojciak, Kelly Roberts, Ericka Carley, Tiffany Yeagley, Marcia Long, and JoAnn
Stryczny
#11 - #20 Alicia Hall, Angela Burkey, Heather Andrews, Jeffrey Ellerhorst, Shawn
Ohl, Megan Roach, David Sedensky, Anna Freitag, Roxanne Rader, and Russell Maxwell
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-128 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the following donations:
$2,000.00 Athletic Boosters to High School Athletics
$   500.00 Susan and Gary Clark to the Elementary Reading Program
$   803.00 Guy Pietra to the High School Baseball Program
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
    Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-129 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconed by M. Cooper to approve the following fund
transfers per the Superintendent's recommendations and approval according to Board
Policy 6610, effective 4/30/2000:
From: 200-7200-910-9437 (Class of 1995) $135.15
To: 018-5100-9801-252    $135.15
From: 200-7200-910-9439 (Class of 1996) $306.20
To: 018-5100-9801-252    $306.20
From: 200-7200-910-9440 (Class of 1997) $ 10.55
To: 018-5100-9801-252    $ 10.55
From: 200-7200-910-9441 (Class of 1990) $147.72
To: 018-5100-9801-252    $147.72
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
    Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-130 Move M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the following fund transfer,
effective 4/30/2000:
From: 001-7200-910 $39,288.65
To: 001-5100-9194 $39,288.65
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-131 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the James A. Garfield
Local School District Student Activity Handbook effective with the 2000/2001 school
year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-132 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Fiscal Year ended June
30, 1999 Audited GAAP Basis Financial Report.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-133 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the superintendent's
objectives for the year 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-134 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve a budget revision for
the Middle School Principal's Miscellaneous Account.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-135 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept a donation from the
Middle School Volunteer Parents in the amount of $607.00 toward the cost of the 8th
grade students to the Cleveland Playhouse ($390.00) and the 7th grade students to the
Akron Aeros game ($217.00).
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-136 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the proposal from Rob
Maur Excavating & Trucking, Inc. to complete the baseball and softball field work, not to
exceed $31,850.00.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-137 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve Buckeye Bleachers to
relocate what is needed of the High School Gymnasium bleachers to the Park Avenue
Middle School for $5,390.00.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-138 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve selection of new colors
for the interior of the High School and new Middle School.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the Crisis Plans for each
building.

00-139 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to table the Crisis Plans for each
building until the May 25, 2000 regular meeting.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-140 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Band Camp at
Slippery Rock University from 7/30/2000 to 8/4/2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-141 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Open Enrollment
program for the 2000/2001 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-142 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the following seniors for
graduation provided they meet all state and local requirements:
Daniel Ray Adamson Jr.
Claudia Alvardo - Honorary Diploma
Heather Fallon Andrews
Walter Angeli
Michael A. Bacon
Ryan Matthew Beatty
Daniel Louis Berdella
Jennifer Josephine Louise Boccia
Adrianne Ann Bolger
Angela Rychelle Burkey
Erika Lynn Carley
Heidi Renee Cottrell
Jaclyn Marie Cuddy
Justin Richard Dlugokecki
Garrett Lee Elam
Jeffrey Aaron Ellerhorst
Scott Allen Ernst
Eric Allan Louis Etling
Alene Marie Falkenstein
Vincent Todd Fortney
Barbara Fortz
Anna Marie Freitag
Antoinette Elise Gagnon
Kara Ann Garrett
Tiffany Lee Glassner
Rebecca Ann Gullett
Alicia Kathleen Hall
Melody Ann Hecky
Matthew John Hixenbaugh
David Lee William Honzu
Jennifer Leigh Hrobak
Heather Marie Jackson
Joel Benjamin King
Brian David Allen Kline
Robert Alexander Kohli
Anna Cecilia Kozlow
Joshua Adam Kumher
Michael Lahey III
Justin Lars Larson
Caleb Cecil Lawson
James Jay Leet Jr.
April Michelle Lemaster
Jeremy Michael Lemaster
Matthew James Lisk
Marcia Kay Long
Bruce Joseph Manista II
Ashley Elizabeth Manlove
Jennifer Louise Marshall
Brian Charles Masters
David Michael Matota
Stephanie Gale Matzek
Russell Louis Maxwell
Matthew Louis McCarty
Paul Michael Miller
Sarah Jill Moran
David Michael Mullins
Stacy Lynn Needs
Sara Megan Neiss
Shawn Ronald Ohl
James Robert Overly
Robert Jarvis Penney II
Megan Rae Phillips
Kathleen Jean Post
Ryan David Pratt
Michael Shawn Prosen
Roxanne Marie Rader
Megan Marie Roach
Kelly Margaret Roberts
Sean Ann Sanders
David Allan Sedensky
Heather Lynn Sledz
Amanda Jean Smith
Abby Jean Stewart
Megan Kathleen Stottlemire
Christina May Strok
JoAnn Marie Stryczny
Sam Joseph Talameh
Jason Charles Thomas
Rachel Lynn Thompson
Ivy Leigh Tompkins
Charles Joseph Vanek III
Paul Wayne Vincent
Adam Clint Watters
Adam James White
Patricia Mary Lynn White
Scott Martin Windsor
Jessica Marie Wojciak
Danielle Lenora Wolfe
Tiffany Marie Yeagley

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-143 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the 2000/2001 School
Calendar.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-144 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the intent to hold
elementary summer school during the summer of 2000.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

PERONNEL
00-145 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the non-renewal of Mary
Gable's teaching contract for the 2000/2001 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-146 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to grant the following classified
contracts for the 2000/2001 school year:
Jan Brown (kindergarten aide)   - continuing
Judi Gyulai (custodian)   - 2 year
Heather Jusek (study hall monitor) - 2 year
Patricia Hoobler (dietary aide) - continuing
Connie Sickels (clerk)    - continuing
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
    Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-147 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to separate Michael Stiles
teaching contract to be voted upon separately from the following recommendation of
teaching contracts.
Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy
Nays: Brett, Mikula
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-148 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant the following teaching
contracts for the 2000/2001 school year:
Belinda Balazs - 3 year
Don King - 1 year
Jody Bartlett - 1 year
Amy Kroll - 1 year
Kristen Bizjak - 1 year
Larry Kuhlman - 1 year
Stephanie Byrne - 1 year
Sara Martin - 1 year (tutor)
Mike Cook - 1 year
Kathy Nagle - 1 year
Heidi Cornicelli - 3 year
Linda Paolucci - 1 year
Randy Cutlip - 3 year
Pat Singelyn - 1 year (tutor)
Richard Cyrus - 1 year
Lisa Sturgeon - 1 year
Julie DeMassimo - 3 year
Jennifer Tackett - 1 year
Jan DeVol - Continuing
Nicole Vigh - 1 year
Mike Dobran - 1 year
Cindy Vincent - 1 year (tutor)
Keri Dornack - 1 year
Greg Walker - 1 year
Gwen Gabriel - 1 year (tutor)
Deanna White - 1 year (tutor)
Steve Howell - 3 year
Angela Zervas - 3 year
Matt Jordan - 1 year

Mike Kelly - 3 year

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Mr. James Kennedy removed himself from the meeting; 9:10 p.m.

00-149 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to grant a one year teaching contract
to Michael Stiles for the 2000/2001 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Mr. James Kennedy returned himself to the meeting; 9:12 p.m.

00-150 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to grant a two year limited
administrative contract to Craig Morgan as Secondary Assistant Principal, effective
August 1, 2000 at a salary of $52,000.00.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula
Nays: None
Abstain: Kennedy
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-151 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to grant supplemental contracts for
the 2000/2001 school year as follows:
Mike Cook   - Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach (16%)
Mike Cook   - Middle School Athletic Director (12%)
Julie DeMassimo - Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach (16%)
Tony Strope & Jeff Torda - High School Assistant Varsity Basketball
Co-Coaches (10% Split)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
    Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-152 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant personal service contracts
for the 2000/2001 school year as follows:
Diane Carmen - Varsity Volleyball Coach (12%)
Randy Etling - Head Soccer Coach (12%)
Deral White - High School Head Cross County Coach (8%)
Elaine Long - High School Cheerleading Advisor (8%)
John Zelenak - High School Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach (10%)
Deral White - High School Assistant Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach (10%)
Alan Harbert - Head Wrestling Coach (12%)
Jeff Gordon - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: Foy
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-153 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant a new one year contract
for the 2000/2001 school year to Renee Chlysta to teach French.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-154 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve Teri Tucker as a
volunteer to work with the 2000 High School track program.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-155 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Ed Semple as a volunteer to
work with the 2000 High School cross country team.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-156 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to hire Kendra Moore as a
substitute teacher for the 1999/2000 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to adjourn; 9:22 p.m.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula
Nays: None
Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

May 2000

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – May 25, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

President Michael Mikula led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Michael Cooper, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

00-157 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to recognize and honor employees retiring from the James A. Garfield Schools:

Michelle Chenchik - French Teacher, 26 years

James Cullinan - High School Assistant Principal, 8 years

Franziska Hurley - Title One Clerk, 26 years

Joanne Kraft - High School Principal’s Secretary, 21 years

Virginia Lentz - Food Service Director, 21 years

Sherry Mann - Art Teacher, 24 years

Frances Michael - Accounts Payable / Budgetary Clerk, 30 years

Janet Phelps - Dietary Aide, 25 years

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Present for the resolution were Michelle Chenchik, Franziska Hurley, Joanne Kraft, Virginai Lentz, Sherry Mann, Frances Michael, spouse Al Michael, Janet Phelps, and spouse Bill Phelps. Mr. Klamer and Mr. Mikula presented each with plaques and Mr. Klamer took photographs to record the event.

00-158 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to recognize the 4 x 800 relay team of Jeff Ellerhorst, Colin Ricks, Adam Vincent and Paul Vincent for winning the District III race and setting a new District and school record of 8:10.88.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Eric Placek of the R.P. Carbone Company gave a construction update.

Present at the meeting along with those already listed were Lois Kennedy, Frank Brown, Becky Russell, Guy Pietra, Katie Pietra, David Spiker, Rodger Pettit. Helene Christopher, and Shaun Turner of the Record Courier.

An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:

· Guy Pietra asked the board why Middle Cheerleading was not on the agenda.

· President Michael Mikula addressed Mr. Pietra’s question.

· James Kennedy expressed his disappointment that Middle School Cheerleading was not

on the original agenda.

· Interactive discussion between the board and the audience continued on the topic of Middle School Cheerleading.

COMMITTEES AND REPORTS

President Michael Mikula gave the presidents report and the Maplewood report.

James Kennedy gave the legislative liaison report.

Michelle Seckman gave the treasurers report.

Charles Klamer gave the superintendents report.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

00-159 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 27, 2000 and the special meeting on April 27, 2000 as submitted.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-160 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the financial reports of April 2000.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-161 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Certificate of Availability for April:

P.O. #	P.O. Date	Invoice Date	Vendor	Amount
20HS16769	4/04/00	3/23/00	Circle Systems Group	$ 465.00
20MA16787	4/05/00	3/14/00	Garrettsville Hardware	$ 233.57
20ES16893	4/19/00	4/17/00	AVR Sonovation	$ 390.06
20BP16947	4/25/00	3/31/00	PSI Environmental	$1925.50
20HS16956	4/25/00	4/20/00	Goodtime Cruise Line	$6405.25

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-162 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to accept the following donations:

$1000.00 Athletic Boosters to High School Athletics

$500.00 Family of Inez Moore (Don Moore, Carol Canfora to the Elementary School for Library books

$50.00 Mrs. Maur to the Elementary School for books

$320.00 Kim Miklich to the Elementary School reading program

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-163 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve student accident insurance for 2000/2001 with the Howell-Viggers Company.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-164 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following construction change orders:

CANCEL:

$13,000.00 Moser Construction – auditorium flooring

$ 5,000.00 Waller-Duman – science room water distiller

$ 8,600.00 Hummel Construction – High School Gym Scoreboard

ADD:

$ 1,773.00 R.G. Industrial – 3^rd row of lockers in Middle School locker room

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-165 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve contracting with Aapex Analytical, Inc. to handle the asbestos abatement over-site and air monitoring for the high school remodeling project.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-166 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve contracting with Leedar Environmental, Inc. for site assessment and Tier I evaluation for an estimated $10,011.00.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-167 Move J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following fund advance, effective 4/30/2000, to be repaid when funds are available:

From: 001-7410-921 $485.88

To: 584-5210-9900 $485.88

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-168 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following fund transfer, effective 4/30/2000 (required portion of OSFC Disability Access Grant):

From: 001-7200-910 $31,250.00

To: 010-5100-9900 $31,250.00

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-169 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve continued membership in the OSBA Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program for the 2000/01 year per the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Section 4123.29 ORC mandated the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to create a workers’ compensation group rating plan which would allow employers to group together to achieve a potentially lower premium rate than they may otherwise be able to acquire as individual employers;

WHEREAS, the Ohio School Boards Association has created a workers’ compensation group rating and risk management program which will potentially reduce the workers’ compensation premiums for the school district;

WHEREAS, the Ohio School Boards Association has retained GatesMcDonald & Company as the servicing agent to perform administrative, actuarial, cost control, claims, safety consulting services and unemployment claims services for program participants;

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Ohio School Boards Association Workers’ Compensation Pooling Program has designated GatesMcDonald Health Plus, Inc. (a managed care organization (MCO)) for the program participants;

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Ohio School Boards Association Workers’ Compensation Pooling Program, in order to ensure that each school district receives their fair share, has implemented “Equity Pooling” to redistribute savings among the member school districts based upon their individual performance compared to the overall savings percentage of the group;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the James A. Garfield Local School District Board of Education hereby agrees to the requirements set forth in the membership application including Equity Pooling participation and makes application to participate in the OSBA Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program and directs the Treasurer to pay the enrollment fee (and equity pooling fee, if required).

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-170 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve a budget revision for the Elementary School Principal’s account to allow for fundraisers and charitable and civic donations.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-171 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Treasurer to establish fund 452 – SchoolNet Professional Development Subsidy.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-172 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Superintendent to sell obsolete merchandise to the highest sealed bidder: Large ¾ hp Drill press “blue finish”, South Bend metal lathe model “A”, Delta Rockwell Vertical Mill ½ hp, Johnson Casting Furnace (forge) 400,000 Btu, Texaco roller slip metal bender, Heavy Duty maple workbench with metal frame and two steel shelves 5’x3’, Piano full size some keys broken, Metal workbench with shelf 30”x72”, 7 different bending stakes (cast iron), metal table 5’x5’, 3-4’x6’ tables with 1 ¾” maple top on a metal frame, 4 all maple tables measuring 36”x52”, 2 maple tables 54”x64” on top of steel storage lockers, Delta “Unisaw” table saw 10” blade and 36”x27” cast iron table, 18” Delta Rockwell planer with 6” dust hood 5hp 3-phase, Radial Arm saw 10” blade 38”x18” table with 2 hp 3-phase motor, band saw 20” 3-phase, wood lathe 4’ bed with 1 hp, and 40 year collection of hand tools, assorted hand planers, hand drills, crip and cross cuts saws.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-173 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to establish that the intent of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education is to have Middle School Cheerleading for the 2000/2001 school year if sufficient student interest is present.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

00-174 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to remove the adoption of the Building Crisis Plans from the table.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-175 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to adopt the Building Crisis Plans.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-176 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve continuing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 2000/2001.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-177 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve an overnight trip to Orlando, Florida for the science StarQuest Program, 4/25 – 4/29/2001.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-178 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the new elementary school math text, “Everyday Mathematics, The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project”, most books 1998 or 1999 copyright; a non-traditional textbook approach.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-179 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the elementary school Student Handbook for 2000/2001.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

PERSONNEL

00-180 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to accept Bethany Shackelford’s resignation of her teaching contract for 2000/2001.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-181 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to grant a five year leave of absence to Barbara West due to disability retirement, effective immediately.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-182 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to accept Elaine Long’s resignation of her High School Cheerleading personal service contract for 2000/2001.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-183 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant non-certified contracts for 2000/2001:

Denise Brigadier (driver) - 2 year

Sharon Schmitz (custodian) - 2 year

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-184 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant supplemental/personal service contracts for 2000/2001 as follows:

Jim Johnston - Athletic Trainer (3%)

Milajean Harkabus - Band Director (8%), Summer Band (9%),

Band (4%)

Mike Kelly - Assistant Band Director (4%)

Kelli Christopher - Middle School Cross Country Coach (5%)

Don Rowinsky - Drug Free Coordinator (6%)

Darvis Harris - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)

Pending BCI Check

Charles Johnson - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)

Pending BCI Check

Mark Apple - Middle School Football Coach (8%)

Pending BCI Check

David Donald - High School Golf Coach (8%)

Patricia Wetzel - Home Economics Club Advisor (4%)

Donald Long - Middle School Intramural Director (3%)

Tony Strope - High School Intramural Director (3%)

Jeff Torda - Jaguar Advisor (4%)

Craig Morgan - LPDC Member (3%)

Nancy Mulligan - LPDC Member (3%)

Dave Spiker - LPDC Member (3%)

Fran Teresi - LPDC Member (3%)

Steve Howell - High School Newspaper Advisor (2%)

John Bennett - Middle School Newspaper Advisor (2%)

Matt Jordan - Senior Class Advisor (4%)

Don Rowinsky - Science Club Advisor (4%)

Mary Nelson - Ski Club Advisor (4%)

Anna Stamolis - Spanish Club Advisor (4%)

Neil Wallace - High School Student Council (4%)

Connie Sickels - Middle School Student Council (4%)

Stevie Byrne - Elementary School Student Council (2%) – split

Jane DeVol - Elementary School Student Council (2%) – split

Matt Jordan - United Nations Club Advisor (4%)

Diana Schwartz - High School Assistant Volleyball Coach (10%)

Greg Walker - Middle School Wrestling Coach (8%)

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-185 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to grant a one year limited contract to Karen Miller as a two hour per day dietary aide for the 2000/2001 school year. She will serve a 90 day probation period.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-186 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve transferring Phyllis Miller to the position of Budgetary/Student Activities Clerk in the Treasurer’s Office at a salary of $22,000.00 for 8 hours per day, 260 days per year, with 12 paid holidays. The position will begin May 31, 2000 through June 8, 2000 on a part time training basis for 3 hours per day paid on a prorated hourly basis ($10.58 per hour) and will become 8 hours per day on June 9, 2000.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-187 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant a one year limited teaching contract for the 2000/2001 school year to Libby Frato-Sweeney; she will teach art.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-188 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to accept the resignation of Janice Brown as the Elementary School Kindergarten aide and hire her as the Elementary School attendance/click clerk, effective the 2000/2001 year.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-189 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Guy Pietra as a volunteer to work with the 2000 High School Football program.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-190 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to hire substitute employees for the balance of the 1999/2000 school year.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-191 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to grant a personal service contract to Dennis Proietti as Middle School Football Coach (8%) for 2000/2001 .

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Arriving during the business portion of the meeting were Board Attorney Ron Habowski, OAPSE Field Representative Joseph Eck, Local Oapse President Ron Stone, Debbie Miller, Ann Kalina, Virginia Simpson, and Board Attorney Leigh Herington.

Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to enter executive session for the purposes of a grievance appeal hearing of a classified staff member, reviewing negotiations with classified staff, and reviewing negotiations with certified staff; 8:50 p.m. Invited into executive session at differing times were Charles Klamer, Michelle Seckman, Ron Habowski, Joseph Eck, Ron Stone, Debbie Miller, and Leigh Herington.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board back in regular session; 9:59 p.m.

Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn; 10:01 p.m.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

June 2000

James A. Garfield Local School District

Records Commission - June 22, 2000

Opening The Records Commission of the James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 6:45 p.m. Chairman Michael Mikula called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Chairman-Mike Mikula, Superintendent-Charles Klamer, and Treasurer-Michelle Seckman.

Treasurer-Michelle Seckman was appointed to take minutes.

Mrs. Seckman reported that there would be no records disposal at this time. It was also reported that the district office was considering using CD-Rom instead of Microfiche at no additional cost.

The Records Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – June 22, 2000

Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting. President Michael Mikula called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

President Michael Mikula led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Michael Cooper, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

00-192 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

RECOGNITION OF PAUL VINCENT

WHEREAS, Paul Vincent is recognized for his outstanding 2000 track season which included a State Championship and established three new school track records, and

WHEREAS, Paul is honored for his O.H.S.A.A. Division III 3,200-meter championship with a school record time of 9:32.71, which was on the books for over 25 years, and

WHEREAS, Paul set a new 1,600-meter school record at the District Meet with a time of 4:25.37, which had been on the books for 38 years, and

WHEREAS, Paul is to be congratulated as a member of the relay team who established a new school record in the 3,200-meter relay running with Jeff Ellerhorst, Colin Ricks and Adam Vincent, and

WHEREAS, Paul’s spirit of competitiveness demonstrates not only his incredible talent but his motivation to train so that he is able to be a champion, and

WHEREAS, Paul is an excellent role model for aspiring athletes and students due to his excellent work ethic and the outstanding person he is, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education commends Paul for his track accomplishments and the great ambassador he has been for the James A. Garfield Schools,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the James A. Garfield Board of Education on this twenty-second day of June in the year Two Thousand, Paul Vincent is duly congratulated and recognized for being the O.H.S.S.A. Division III Champion of the 3,200-meter race and establishing three new school track records.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Present for the resolution were Paul Vincent and his parents Dave and Cindy Vincent. President Michael Mikula present Paul with a signed copy of the resolution and Mr. Klamer took photographs to record the event.

Present at the meeting along with those already listed were Becky Russell, Guy Pietra, Rodger Pettit, Shaun Turner of the Record Courier, and Michael Hagens (7:28 p.m.).

An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items.

COMMITTEES AND REPORTS

President Michael Mikula gave the presidents report and the Maplewood report.

James Kennedy gave the legislative liaison report.

Michelle Seckman gave the treasurers report.

Charles Klamer gave the superintendents report.

Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the discipline of a public employee and the employment of public employees; 7:37 p.m. Also invited into executive session were Superintendent Charles Klamer and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board back in regular session; 8:14 p.m.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

00-193 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 25, 2000 as submitted.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-194 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the financial reports of May 2000.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-195 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Certificate of Availability for May:

P.O. #	P.O. Date	Invoice Date	Vendor	Amount
20VC16877	4/14/00	4/13/00	Scholastic Book Club	$ 259.35
20HS17033	4/28/00	12/08/99	Alan Harbert	$ 269.15
20LR17041	5/01/00	4/01/00	Gordon Food Service	$4,228.38
20AO17182	5/19/00	4/30/00	Christley, Herington, & Pierce	$ 587.50
20HS17199	5/22/00	3/30/00	Fundraising, Com.	$ 144.00
20HS17214	5/24/00	5/16/00	Educational Theatre Association	$ 158.00

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-196 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve exempting the Cafeteria fund (006) from repaying the $20,000 loan received from the Board of Education.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-197 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following fund transfers:

REV TO: 009-5100-6002 $ 400.00

REV TO: 006-5100 $17,500.00

BUD FROM: 001-7200-910 $17,900.00

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-198 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. C6oper to approve budget/appropriation modifications on file in the treasurer’s office.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-199 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve final appropriations for fiscal year 2000:

General	001	$ 8,425,342.16
Public School Support	018	123,502.50
Other Grant – MHJ	019	3,347.95
School Improvement Models	032	21,626.42
District Managed Activity	300	66,920.00
Teacher Development	416	6,202.31
Management Information Systems	432	5,000.00
Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid	447	20,935.89
Instructional Material Subsidy	455	10,256.08
Ohio Reads	459	32,000.00
Miscellaneous State Grants	499	2,450.00
Ndea Title Iii	514	3,824.51
Title VI-B Sp Ed	516	95,979.72
Chap 1	572	225,176.99
Chap 2	573	13,511.00
Drug Free	584	9,998.41
Preschool Grants	587	3,814.15
E-Rate	588	4,925.75
Miscellaneous Federal Grants	599	9,915.90
Bond Retirement	002	425,015.00
Building Project	004	5,625,000.00
Classroom Facilities	010	115,625.00
Schoolnet Equipment/Infrastructure	450	61,543.51
Technology Equity	454	1,741.00
Emergency School Building Repair	497	0.00
Food Service	006	419,058.69
Uniform School Supplies	009	22,648.46
Special Trust	007	21,665.66
Student Managed Activity	200	55,534.99
Total		$15,832,562.05

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-200 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the amended Five Year Financial Forecast for fiscal year 2000.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-201 Move J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the treasurer to amend the Final Certificate of Estimated Resources for fiscal year 2000, as needed.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-202 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve Temporary Appropriations for fiscal year 2001:

General	001	$ 8,890,920.00
Public School Support	018	99,950.00
School Improvement Models	032	25,000.00
District Managed Activity	300	45,300.00
Teacher Development	416	6,000.00
Management Information Systems	432	5,000.00
Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid	447	21,022.00
Ohio Reads	459	28,650.00
Title VI-B Sp Ed	516	67,290.00
Chap 1	572	167,687.00
Chap 2	573	6,823.00
Drug Free	584	8,366.46
Miscellaneous Federal Grants	599	35,090.00
Bond Retirement	002	522,381.37
Building Project	004	30,270.00
Classroom Facilities	010	0.00
Schoolnet Equipment/Infrastructure	450	30,000.00
Technology Equity	454	0.00
Emergency School Building Repair	497	0.00
Food Service	006	362,350.00
Uniform School Supplies	009	19,950.00
Special Trust	007	19,686.00
Student Managed Activity	200	37,050.00
Total		$10,428,786.33

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-203 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve paying elementary school fees for the 2000/2001 school year.

Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: Brett

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-204 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve paying athletic and band bus transportation costs for the 2000/20001 year.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-205 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the School Conflict Grant of $3,000.00.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-206 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Portage Fire Equipment to service and inspect our fire extinguishing equipment for 2000/2001.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-207 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve disposing of four (4) old kilns at the high school.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-208 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to declare it impractical to transport pupils to Warren Christian school for the 2000/2001 school year. Payment in lieu of transportation will be offered to parents.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-209 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve change orders for the new construction:

Hummel Construction Company auditorium seats – Concordia upholstered seats with hard plastic arms, color #289 Dark Blue, and fabric seats, color #1279 Cadet Blue .

$17,305.75

Moser Construction Company tiered auditorium concrete floor over foam.

$39,951.00 less deduct of $1,014 = $38,937.00

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-210 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to accept a donation to the Middle School Library of a one-year gift subscription to Smithsonian Magazine from D. Wayne Eberhardt.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-211 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy that the Board of Education uphold the decision, passed 5-0 on February 24, 2000 to issue a five-day suspension without pay to bus driver Deborah Miller.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

Nays: Kennedy

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-212 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to award the work to construct the new road around the elementary school to Moser Construction for a price of $19,700.00 along with Alternate I for $17,050.00, totaling $36,750.00.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-213 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the interior color schemes as presented for the new middle school and high school.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-214 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to authorize the treasurer to create funds: 514 – Eisenhower, and 587 – Preschool Grant.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-215 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve continuing to partake in any and/or all the services offered by the Mid-Eastern Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center from 9/01/2000 through 8/31/2001 at no cost to the Board of Education.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-216 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to authorize the superintendent to sell, via sealed bid, obsolete Apple computers and printers from the middle school.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

00-217 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve high school and middle school fees for the 2000/2001 school year:

Middle School
Art (7/8)	$ 5.00	Language Arts (8)	$ 4.00
Computers (7/8)	$ 3.00	Band (7)	$ 7.00
Science (7)	$ 6.00	Chorus (7/8)	$ 5.00
Science (8)	$ 5.00	Music App. (8)	$ 3.00
Math (8)	$ 3.50	Agenda (7/8)	$ 3.50
Language Arts (7)	$ 2.00

High School
English 9	$ 7.00	General Maintenance IB	$ 5.00
English 9-I	$ 7.00	Home Economics I	$15.00
English 10-I	$ 5.00	Home Economics II	$10.00
English 11A	$12.00	Gourmet Foods I, II	$18.00
English 11B	$12.00	Gourmet Foods III	$18.00
English 12A	$12.00	Foods for Fitness	$15.00
English 12B	$ 7.00	Art I	$20.00
Mass Media Survey	$ 5.00	Art II	$20.00
General Science	$10.00	Art III	$20.00
General Earth Science IA	$ 2.50	Art IV	$20.00
General Earth Science IB	$ 2.50	Art History	$ 8.00
Earth Science	$ 5.00	Computer Generated Art I	$ 5.00
Biology I	$20.00	Computer Generated Art II	$ 5.00
General Biology I	$20.00	Black & White Photo I, II	$20.00
Physical Science	$10.00	Band Fee	$10.00
Environmental Chem IA	$ 7.50	Spanish I	$11.00
Environmental Chem IB	$ 7.50	Spanish II	$11.00
Chemistry	$20.00	Spanish III	$11.00
Chemistry II	$10.00	Spanish IV	$11.00
Biology II	$25.00	French III	$11.00
Physics	$10.00	French IV	$11.00
Adv. Placement Bio.	$20.00	Computers IA	$ 5.00
Industrial Arts I	$10.00+wd	Computers IB	$ 5.00
Industrial Arts II	$10.00+wd	Computers IIA	$ 5.00
Industrial Arts III	$10.00+wd	Computers IIB	$ 5.00
General Maintenance IA	$ 5.00	Computers IIC	$ 5.00

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

Nays: Kennedy

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-218 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Ericka Rivera as a tuition student, effective February 17, 2000 through June 9, 2000.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-219 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve Caleb Michael Dunn for graduation from James A. Garfield High School.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: Cooper

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-220 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following open enrollment students for the 2000/2001 school year:

Crestwood:	Tia Knipper, Cory Goodnight, Ashley Goodnight, Brenton Semplak
Cardinal:	Carrie Anderson, Holly Anderson
Southington:	Tabatha Kurtzman
Ravenna:	Russell Spatney, Laura Spatney, Gary Haney, Leo Beer
Windham:	Jason Stottlemire, Cory Yeagley, Nicole Mauney, Rachelle Mauney, Alexander Bates, Emma Bates, Dan Andel, Michael Mullins, Gregory Schaer, Nicholas Phillips, Timothy Schwelgin, Alysia Schwelgin, Megan Centric, Sarah Centric, Joseph Morris, Jasmine Morris, James Ewell, Alicia Alai, Nicole Ayers, Cassandra Sullivan, Trevor Thompson, Andrew Richman, Robert Schustrich, Amanda Nottingham, Kimberly Genier, Cassandra Wiggins, Patty Freitag, Roberta Freitag, Linda Freitag, Kristin Kainec, Arielle Fincham, Ginger Reich, Kody Adams, Taylor Adams, John Giel, Sara Giel, Destry Ware, Rachel Hubler, Brent Collier, Victoria Cressman, Daniel Binns, Nina Binns, Shannon Stowe, Brandon Pesicek, Kevin Eiermann, Heather Eiermann, James Dickey, Nathan Dickey, Devon McGinnis, Jessica LaRocca, Tyler Duvall, Olivia Duvall, Domonick DeGenero

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-221 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve new textbooks for the high school:

Calculus – Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic / Addison Wesley, 1999

Glencoe Health – A Guide to Wellness / Glencoe, 1999

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-222 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the revised James A. Garfield Technology Plan.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-223 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the revised High School Secretary job description.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-224 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve adding an additional special education aide position for the 2000/2001 school year for 18 hours per week with the possibility of going to full-time in January 2001. This will be funded predominately by Title VI-B.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-225 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the High School Student Handbooks for the 2000/2001 school year.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

PERSONNEL

00-226 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to accept Diana Schwartz’s resignation as High School Assistant Volleyball Coach for 2000/2001.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-227 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to accept Kelli Christopher’s resignation as Middle School Cross Country Coach.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-228 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve increasing the hours of special education classified staff (Title VI-B) for the 2000/2001 school year:

Beverly Lange - 6 hours per day

Betty Colwell - 6.75 hours per day

Jackie Kable - 6.75 hours per day

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-229 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by M. Cooper to grant a one year classified contract to Laura Young as High School Secretary for the 2000/2001 school year. She will serve a 90 day probationary period.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-230 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve teachers for the Elementary Summer School, K-6, July 31 – August 28, 2000 at $20.00 per hour for 45 instructional hours per teacher: Larry Kuhlman, Karen Ziarko, Nicole Vigh, Patricia Singelyn.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-231 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve bus drivers Kathy Melega and Debbie Ellison for summer school transportation at their regular driver rate.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-232 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant supplemental / personal service contracts for the 2000/2001 school year:

Michael Hagans - High School Athletic Director (20%)

Shirley Miller - Assistant High School Athletic Director (14%)

Brian Gorby - 8^th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (8%)

David Donald - 7^th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (8%)

Jennifer Tackett - 8^th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (8%)

Greg Walker - Middle School Cross Country Coach (5%)

Jodi Welcome - High School Cheerleading Advisor (8%)

Lisa Davis - Middle School Cheerleading Advisor (4%)

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-233 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve a contract for ten ½ day sessions with Susan L. Spicknall, Vision Specialist, for the 2000/2001 school year for instruction with a visually impaired student.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-234 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant one year limited teaching contracts for the 2000/2001 school year to the following:

Patricia Richmann - special education

Kathleen Will - special education or elementary education

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-235 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the resignation of Jody Bartlett’s teaching contract for the 2000/2001 school year.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-236 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to hire Roy Pixley as a substitute mechanic for the summer of 2000 to help ready the school buses for State Inspection. His hourly rate will be $10.00.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-237 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the resignation of Todd Pencek for the 2000/2001 school year.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-238 Moved by M. Mikula, seconded by M. Cooper to approve placing Laura Young on the third step of the secretary’s salary schedule.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

00-239 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept the resignation of teacher Amy Kroll for the 2000/2001 school year.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session for the purpose of reviewing both classified and certified negotiations; 9:28 p.m. Invited into executive session were Superintendent Charles Klamer and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

President Michael Mikula declared the Board back in regular session; 10:22 p.m.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to adjourn; 10:23 p.m.

Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

Nays: None

Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

July 2000

James A. Garfield Local School District

Special Board Meeting – July 6, 2000

Opening