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.

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January 2001

Organizational Meeting - January 4, 2001

                  

 

The budget hearing took place at 6:45 p.m. and ended at 7:00 p.m.

 

Opening       The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 7:00

                   p.m. for the annual Organizational Meeting.

 

President Pro-Tempore Gary Foy called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

 

President Pro-Tempore Gary Foy 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 was absent.

 

Also present were Pat Scanlon, Rosalice Manlove, Jeff Torda, Nancy Hutchings, Bob Steinas of Ricciuti Balog & Partners Architects, Eric Placek of the RP Carbone Company, Tom Reitz of Christley, Herington & Pierce Attorneys at Law, and Christian Smith of the Record Courier.

 

01-01                    Michael Cooper nominated Michael Mikula for president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of  Education for the 2001 calendar year.

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to close nominations for president.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Foy declared the motion passed.

 

Vote confirming Michael Mikula for president of the board for the 2001 calendar year:

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Foy declared the motion passed.

 

01-02                    Gary Foy nominated Michael Cooper for vice-president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2001 calendar year.

Moved by P. Brett, 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 2001 calendar year:

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-03                    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.

 

01-04                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy 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 29, 2001, and December will be held the third Tuesday, December 18, 2001.  Regular monthly meetings will be held in the 5th/6th Grade School Library.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-05                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper 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.

 

01-06                    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 2001 calendar year.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-07                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett 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 2001 calendar year.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-08                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper 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.

 

01-09                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the use of single signature checks for the General Account and payroll clearing accounts through the organizational meeting of 2002.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-10                    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 2002.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-11                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy 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.

 

01-12                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the use of the following firms as legal counsel for the Board of Education for the 2001 calendar year:  “Christley, Herington, and Pierce” and “Squire, Sanders and Dempsey”.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-13                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy 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.

 

01-14                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to make advances from the General Fund.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-15                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Superintendent to suspend non-teaching and teaching personnel; provided such suspensions comply 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.

                   

01-16                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy 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, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-17                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Record-Courier as the official newspaper of general circulation for legal notices.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-18                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to confirm the existing policies of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education are in effect for the 2001 calendar year.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

                        President Michael Mikula appointed Patricia Brett as Legislative Liaison and let stand all existing committees of the calendar year 2000.

 

01-19                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to authorize continued membership in the Portage Area Schools Council of Governments – Health, Property and Fleet Insurance Consortium.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-20                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper 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, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-21                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve mailing Board meeting notices, page one of the agenda (summary), and approved minutes to those who submit stamped, self-addressed envelopes, except the Record-Courier and the Weekly Villager.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-22                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the tax budget for fiscal year 2002 as follows:

WHEREAS school districts must adopt an annual budget for the coming school year (July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002) by or about January 15, 2001; 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 1/20/2001.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-23                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve NEOLA’s continuing update service for calendar year 2001 at an annual fee of $1,380.00.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-24                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve continued membership in the Community, University and Educational Purchasing Association (C.U.E.) for fiscal year 2002.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-25                    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, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-26                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for bids and to sell property when needed.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-27                    Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to rescind resolution 00-408 approving the Service Plan for Gifted Students.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-28                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the amended James A. Garfield Local School District Service Plan for Gifted Students.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

Eric Placek of the RP Carbone Company updated the board and audience on the construction project.  He noted that the school had been issued a 90 day temporary occupancy permit.

 

Bob Steinas of Ricciuti Balog & Partners addressed the board and answered questions regarding the problem of the sound of the band filtering into the science rooms and the media centers.  Discussion occurred between the board members, audience, Mr. Klamer and Mr. Steinas.

 

Tom Reitz of Christley, Herington & Pierce instructed the board on the legal aspects in regards to correcting the sound problem and how the contract between the architect and board addresses this type of situation.

 

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn; 8:52 p.m.

     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

     Nays: None

               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – January 25, 2001

 

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 7:01 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.

 

01-29                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept and approve the board meeting agenda and addendum for the January 25, 2001 board meeting.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

Present at the meeting were Pat Hindman, David Baisden, Carl Ward, Harriet Schaefer, Lisa Schario, Shelley Davis, Phyllis Collins, Dawn Kurtzman, Judy Macek, Greg Macek, Becky Russell, Dale Ochwat, Cory Schario, Shawn Baisden, Ryan Schaefer, Jared Ward, Kyle Bichler, Phil Tushar, Cory Johnson, Alex Ellerhorst, Ben Balogh, Billy Collins, Matt Hindman, Bob Schaefer, John Balogh, Mark Ellerhorst, Guy Pietra, Rodger Pettit, Denise Ellerhorst, Fran Collins, Brian Gorby, Joseph Koval, Cory Johnson, Billie Baisden, Dave Tushar, Christian Smith of the Record Courier, Jodi Schroath of the Weekly Villager, Ron Habowski (8:00), Leigh Herington (8:00), Linda May (8:10), and Dave Stotler (8:10).

 

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

-         Rodger Pettit voiced concerns regarding the Middle School Athletic teams and the Soccer team practicing on the High School Fields.

-         Mark Ellerhorst, Robert Schaefer, and John Balogh gave a presentation requesting the board establish a Freshman Football team for the 2001 season.  Questions and comments proceeded between the presenters, the board, and the audience.

-         Frank Brown asked the board to look into providing a place for the Middle School athletes and cheerleaders to stay for the hour between the end of the school day and transportation for game days.

-         Jim Kennedy requested that students be given an opportunity to eat breakfast when they arrive at the Middle School early instead of remaining on the bus.

-         Frank Brown questioned the board in regards to the $250,000 building permit it was issued for the Board of Education Offices.

-         Rodger Pettit questioned the board in regards to available Building Project funds and General Operating funds.

 

                  COMMITTEES AND REPORTS

                  Michael Mikula gave the president report and the Maplewood Career Center report.

                  James Kennedy and Patricia Brett each gave a legislative liaison report.

                  Michelle Seckman gave the treasurer report.

                  Charles Klamer gave the superintendent report.

 

                  BUSINESS AND FINANCE

 

01-30                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on 12/18/2000 and the budget hearing/organization meeting on 1/04/2001, as submitted.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                      Abstain:  Kennedy

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-31                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the financial reports of December 2000.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-32                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Certificate of Availability for December 2000:

P.O. #

P.O. Date

Invoice Date

Vendor

Amount

21AO18820

12/07/2000

11/25/2000

Eric Dunn

$   100.00

21HS18935

12/18/2000

11/20/2000

Circle Systems Group

$   577.65

21HS18935

12/18/2000

12/15/2000

Circle Systems Group

$   274.95

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-33                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to accept the following donations:

$500.00 from Wendy’s to the High School Athletic Department

Microwave from John Bennett to the Middle School Teachers Lounge

Refrigerator from Jean Colosetti to the Middle School Teachers Lounge

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-34                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve naming the 5th and 6th grade building at 8233 Park Avenue the “James A. Garfield Intermediate School”.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-35                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy 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, 2001, and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Portage County, Ohio has certified its action thereon to this Board together with an 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 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.

 

01-36                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the treasurer to establish fund 465 for the Extended Learning Opportunities Grant, effective 12/15/2000.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-37                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (#5) for the 2000/2001 fiscal year:

 

INITIAL

CHANGES FOR

CURRENT

CERTIFICATION

FUND CLASSIFICATION

BUDGET

UNENCUMBER

AMMENDMENT

TO

FUND NAME

CERTIFICATION

BALANCE

REQUEST

DATE

General Fund

8,782,237.00

617,145.67

 

9,399,382.67

General Bus Purchase

35,000.00

 

26,804.00

61,804.00

General Fund Reserve

243,162.00

 

 

243,162.00

Special Revenue

 

 

 

 

  018 Public Support

100,000.00

820.05

 

100,820.05

  019 Martha Holden Jennings

2,400.00

(2,361.17)

 

38.83

  031 Underground Storage

11,000.00

0.00

 

11,000.00

  032 School Improv Models

25,000.00

3,839.21

 

28,839.21

  300 District Managed Act

66,500.00

2,096.88

100.00

68,696.88

  402 Disadvantaged Pupil

0.00

0.00

 

0.00

  416 Teacher Development

6,200.00

0.00

6.29

6,206.29

  432 Management Info Syst

5,000.00

0.00

 

5,000.00

  447 DPIA

21,022.00

0.00

 

21,022.00

  452 Schoolnet Prof Devel

0.00

4,000.00

 

4,000.00

  455 Textbooks/Instruct Matls

0.00

0.00

 

0.00

  459 OhioReads Classroom

30,000.00

0.00

2,000.00

32,000.00

  465 Extended Learning Opport

0.00

0.00

16,150.00

16,150.00

  499 Misc State Grants

0.00

1,000.00

1,000.00

2,000.00

  502 Misc Federal Grants

0.00

0.00

 

0.00

  514 Eisenhower Grants

0.00

2,000.00

4,113.00

6,113.00

  516 Title 6-B

68,500.00

35,940.15

7,600.00

112,040.15

  572 Chapter I

169,000.00

23,932.33

 

192,932.33

  573 Chapter II

7,300.00

181.00

 

7,481.00

  584 Drug Free

8,800.00

(1,174.54)

 

7,625.46

  587 Preschool Grants

0.00

3,000.00

 

3,000.00

  588 Telecomm (E-Rate)

0.00

3,400.00

(3,400.00)

0.00

  599 Title VI-R

42,969.00

797.00

3,100.00

46,866.00

Debt Service

 

 

 

 

  002 Bond Retirement-HB264

38,552.00

(10,807.63)

 

27,744.37

  002 Bond Retirement-Building

629,387.00

58,511.60

 

687,898.60

Capital Projects

 

 

 

 

  004 Building Project

60,000.00

128,710.19

39,000.00

227,710.19

  010 OSFC Disability Access

0.00

9,375.00

 

9,375.00

  450 School Net Plus

66,200.00

38,552.95

 

104,752.95

  454 Tech Equity

0.00

0.00

 

0.00

  497 Emergency School Repairs

0.00

0.00

 

0.00

Enterprise

 

 

 

 

  006 Lunchroom

365,850.00

34,715.74

6,883.40

407,449.14

  009 Uniform Supplies

24,000.00

(1,056.65)

574.00

23,517.35

Fiduciary

 

 

 

 

  007 Webb Trust

2,500.00

1,729.66

 

4,229.66

  007 Georgia Lee Alford

27,000.00

(6,690.88)

 

20,309.12

  007 Gym Trust

86.00

0.00

 

86.00

  007 Martha Holden Jennings

0.00

40.20

 

40.20

  007 HS Library Memorial

110.00

0.58

 

110.58

  007 A G Riggs Trust

200.00

90.00

 

290.00

  200 Student Activities

47,000.00

(1,941.14)

4,204.00

49,262.86

 

10,884,975.00

945,846.20

108,134.69

11,938,955.89

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-38                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve amending Permanent Appropriations for the 2000/2001 fiscal year:

FUND CLASS / NAME

TOTAL APPROPRIATION

General Fund

 

  001 General Fund

9,081,824.00

     Total General Fund

9,081,824.00

Special Revenue

 

  018 Public Support

99,050.00

  032 School Improv Models

28,839.21

  300 District Managed Act

51,058.26

  416 Teacher Development

6,206.29

  432 Management Info Syst

5,000.00

  447 DPIA

21,022.00

  452 Schoolnet Prof Devel

4,000.00

  459 OhioReads Classroom

32,000.00

  465 Extended Learning Opport

16,150.00

  499 Misc State Grants

2,000.00

  514 Eisenhower Grants

6,113.00

  516 Title 6-B

112,040.15

  572 Chapter I

192,932.33

  573 Chapter II

7,481.00

  584 Drug Free

7,625.46

  587 Preschool Grants

3,000.00

  599 Title VI-R

46,866.00

     Total Special Revenue

641,383.70

Debt Service

 

  002 Bond Retirement

522,141.87

     Total Debt Service

522,141.87

Capital Projects

 

  004 Building Project

218,369.38

  010 OSFC Disability Access

9,375.00

  450 School Net Plus

104,752.95

  454 Tech Equity

0.00

  497 Emergency School Repairs

0.00

     Total Capital Projects

332,497.33

Enterprise

 

  006 Lunchroom

406,883.40

  009 Uniform Supplies

23,006.73

     Total Enterprise

429,890.13

Trust Fund Class

 

  007 Special Trust

21,326.00

     Total Trust Fund Class

21,326.00

Agency Fund

 

  200 Student Activities

38,859.13

     Total Agency Fund

38,859.13

Total Appropriations - All Funds

11,067,922.16

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-39                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve payment of all certified teachers, by time card, who provide intervention to students beyond the teacher day under the formal elementary and 5th/6th grade programs authorized by the building principal.  The rate will be $20.00 per hour, funded with the Extended Learning Opportunity Grant.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-40                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the construction change orders:

Moser Construction Company

RCQ#PH3-085 Work associated with the modifications to the

Entry/exit stairs leading to the courtyard                                                 $2,282.70

RCQ#PH3-142  Relocate the excavation spoils which were placed

Outside of the building pad due to the inaccessibility of the owner-

Identified fill location                                                                                         $3,530.00

                        Total                                                                                        $5,812.70

Antennuci, Inc.

RCQ#PH3-103  Provide and install material to extend vent to the

First floor to the elevator machine room as shown on sketch dated

August 16, 2000                                                                                               $  320.62

                        Total                                                                                        $  320.62

Pro-Fab, Inc.

RCQ#PH3.05-01  Delete handrail for stairs not installed                                   $( 210.00)

                        Total                                                                                        $( 210.00)

Scotchman Electric

RCQ#PH3-081  Additional work in room 1055                                               $  203.00

RCQ#PH3-082  Provide and install duplex receptacles in room

1139, 1141 and 1142 and additional data outlet in room 1142              $  393.00

                        Total                                                                                        $  596.00

Simon Roofing

RCQ#PH3-062  Provide and install expansion joint in the High

School gymnasium between the gym and the mezzanine where

Area A meets Area C at corridor                                                                      $1,295.00

                        Total                                                                                        $1,295.00

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion failed.

 

01-41                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the following fund transfer, effective January 10, 2001:

FROM:            001-7200-910             $26,159.65

TO:                  001-5100-9194           $26,159.65

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion failed.

 

Discussion took place regarding the Transportation/Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor job description.

 

01-42                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the sale without public auction of an easement for utilities on property owned by the Board and no longer needed for any school purpose.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield School is the owner of certain real property upon which an easement for utilities hereinafter described is located; and

WHEREAS, the easement property is no longer needed for any school purpose; and

WHEREAS, the easement property does no exceed $10,000 in value; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined to offer the easement for sale to the Village of Garrettsville,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield School District, County of Portage, State of Ohio, that:

SECTION 1.  It is found and determined that the easement described in the attached Exhibit A does not exceed $10,000 in value, and is no longer needed for any school purpose.

SECTION 2.  The easement shall be sold at private sale to the Village of Garrettsville for the sum of $10.00 in cash and other valuable consideration which consists of the installation at the Village’s cost of various utility connections to the James A. Garfield Board of Education buildings located on the parcels of property which contain the easement.

SECTION 3.  The President and Treasurer of this Board are authorized and directed to execute the easement on behalf of the Board, and to do all things necessary and consistent with this resolution to effect the sale of the property.

SECTION 4.  The proceeds of the sale of the property shall be paid into the general fund in accordance with R.C. 5705.10.

SECTION 5.  It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-43                 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve construction change orders:

RCQ 16

Hummel Construction Company

Delete addition of interior stairs at Auditorium Stage (previously approved 4/17/2000

$(  3,927.00)

RCQ 41

Hummel Construction Company

Modifications to the openings for Door 76 and windows in Rooms 1011 & 1012

$(  120.00)

RCQ 42

Scotchman Electric Company

Additional connection point for the scoreboard and sound system on North side of Middle School Gym

$  1,023.00

RCQ 77

RG Industrial Supplies

Delete Lockers at corridor 1002

$(  296.25)

RCQ 84

Conti Corporation

Delete both P-9 sinks in Industrial Tech room 1144 / Install wash fountain P-8 originally in room 1130 and owners trough sink in P-9 location in room 1144

$(  628.70)

RCQ 90

Waller-Duman, Inc.

Delete Alternate #11, Item CW-4

$(  4,900.00)

RCQ 92

Waller-Duman, Inc.

Deletion of Fan Motors in Fume Hoods

$(  800.00)

RCQ 127

Hummel Construction Company

Required grading at east side of building due to conflicts with sidewalks and pavement

$  3,432.00

RCQ 131

Antenucci, Inc.

Additional Shipping charges for Kitchen Hood

$  1,151.00

RCQ 132

Hummel Construction Company

Raise the catch basin located north of the Board Office entrance

$  428.21

RCQ 134

Scotchman Electric Company

Install Wall Pack Emergency Lighting

$  1,670.00

RCQ 155

Conti Corporation

Storm and Sanitary Rough-In for the Board Office addition

(overage)

$  1,671.53

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION      

01-44                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve an overnight field trip by the Spanish Club to Toronto, Canada on April 21/22, 2001

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-45                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Tori Dyson as an open enrollment student for the balance of the 2000/2001 school year;  she recently moved out of the Garfield District.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-46                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve new high school course offerings, following the state social studies model, for 2001/2002 to better prepare our students for the Ohio Graduation Test.

                                           9th Social Studies – U.S. and World Studies 1815-1929

                                           10th Social Studies – U.S. and World Studies 1929-Present

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-47                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve a new course offering at the High School, Crossroads.  This class brings the student face to face with issues of hate, intolerance and indifference in their world.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

                  PERSONNEL

01-48                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to hire Marcy Milnark as a substitute teacher for the 2000/2001 school year.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-49                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to hire substitute classified staff for 2000/2001 as follows:

Judy Gyulai                   -           substitute aide

Sandy Tate                   -           substitute custodian

Tammy Maniglia           -           substitute nurse

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-50                 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant supplemental contracts for 2000/2001 as follows:

                  Beth Dunn         -           Head Varsity Assistant Softball Coach (8% - $1,959.04)

      Kristen Bizjak    -           Varsity Assistant Softball Coach (8% - $1,959.04) pending sufficient players to field a junior varsity team

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-51                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve John Cicero as a volunteer to work with the softball program.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                                           Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-52                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to accept Don King’s resignation of his supplemental contract as Middle School Girls Track Coach for 2001.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-53                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant a one-year limited classified contract to Sandy Tate as a 19 hour per week custodian, effective January 29, 2001.  She will serve a 90 day probationary period.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to enter executive session for the purposes of reviewing negotiations with classified staff and holding a grievance hearing with certified staff members; 8.58 p.m.  Invited into executive session at differing times were Superintendent Charles Klamer, Treasurer Michelle Seckman, Attorney Leigh Herington, Attorney Ron Habowski, OEA Labor Relations Consultant Linda May, Jeff Torda, and David Stottler.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

President Michael Mikula called for a 5 minute recess at the beginning of executive session.

 

                  President Michael Mikula declared the board back in regular session; 10:51 p.m.


Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to adjourn; 10:52 p.m.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                       Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

James A. Garfield Local School District

Special Board Meeting – January 31, 2001

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

No audience was present for the meeting.

 

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

01-29                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to deny the GEA grievance filed by David Stotler stating a “Dramatic increase in class load” in violation of “Article 15 Class Size and Article 32.”

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.


Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to adjourn; 6:27 p.m.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                       Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.                                                                                                

February 2001

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – February 22, 2001

 

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

 

Moved by J. Kennedy to place High School Freshman Football and High School Girls Soccer on the agenda.

                  Motion died for lack of a second.

 

01-55                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept and approve the board meeting agenda and addendum for the January 25, 2001 board meeting.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

                      Nays: Kennedy

                              Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

                 

President Michael Mikula called a special meeting for Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 6:30 p.m  in the Intermediate School Library for the purpose of hiring personnel and any other immediate and necessary business.

 

                  EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

01-56                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to recognize those students receiving all A’s for the second grading period:

7th                    Kayla Brown, Kyle Brown, Kyle Phelps, David Tokos

8th                    Rebecca Custer, Andrew Ohl, Cory Yeagley

9th                    Kara Carnahan, Evelyn Chandley, Sara Collins, Cheryl Diroll, Kayla Foy, Cory Griffin, Sarah Grondin, Erin McCullough, David Sheehan

10th                  Jack Breese, Carolyn Flint, Matthew Horbaly, Kathleen Hrobak, Erin Jackson, Stephanie Mc Cullough, Zachary Sheehan

11th                  Melinda Chanson, Melanie Dillon, Sarah Heiss, Jasmine Talameh, Adam Vincent

12th                  Lindsey Bailey, Leanne Brosius, Sarah Girt

JVS 11th           Jamie Blumer, Sherri Manhard

JVS 12th           Nicole Custer, Cassandra Hardway

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

Present for the resolution were Kayla Brown, Kyle Brown (Frank and Jan Brown), Kyle Phelps (Scott and Amy Phelps), David Tokos (Glenn Tokos), Cory Yeagley (Christine Yeagley), Evelyn Chandley (Robert A. Chandley Sr.), Sarah Grondin (John and Tina Grondin and Marisa Grondin), Sarah Heiss,  Jasmine Talameh, and Sarah Girt (Sue Girt).

 

Mary Nelson, 5th grade teacher, gave a presentation on her Environmental Science Workshop at Yellowstone National Park during the summer of 2000.  James Savinell, Intermediate School Principal, assisted Mrs. Nelson with the technical aspects of her presentation.

 

In addition to the above, persons present at the meeting were Guy Pietra, Randy Etling, Debbie Etling, Bill Phelps, Roger Pettit, Amanda Farley, Tanya Miller, Charlene Gregg, Jeff Gregg, Barb Shilling, Larry Kuhlman, Margie Jackson, Mark Ellerhorst, Stan Carlisle, John Balogh, Jason Morgan, Bob Schaefer, Mike Turk, Alison Turk, Jeanette Turk, Michelle Turk, Dave Harshman, Lance Zimmerman, Adam Etling, Rebecca M. Farley, Colleen Steele, Michael Shilling, Mickey Custer, Nancy Custer, Greg Macele, Alex Macele, and Christian Smith of the Record Courier.

 

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

-         Debbie Etling presented reasons as to which the board should allow student athletes to participate in more than one sport per season.  Audience and board interaction followed.

-         Debbie Etling presented reasons as to which the board should institute a Girls Varsity Soccer Program.  Audience and board interaction followed.

-         Tina Grondin requested that the board increase the number of accelerated or advance placement courses at the high school level.

-         Frank Brown asked if the board had looked into providing a place for the Middle School athletes and cheerleaders to stay for the hour between the end of the school day and transportation for game days.

-         Frank Brown asked if it would be possible for Middle School athletes be transported to away events earlier, so they would arrive prior to 4:00 p.m.

-         Rodger Pettit questioned if the board had looked into the condition and availability of fields for both Middle School and High School sports.

 

                  COMMITTEES AND REPORTS

                  Michael Mikula gave the president report and the Maplewood Career Center report.

                  Patricia Brett gave the legislative liaison report.

                  Michelle Seckman gave the treasurer report.

                  Charles Klamer gave the superintendent report.

 

                  BUSINESS AND FINANCE

 

01-57                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on 01/25/2001 and the special meeting on 01/31/2001, as submitted.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-58                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the financial reports of January 2001.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-59                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Certificate of Availability for January 2001:

P.O. #

P.O. Date

Invoice Date

Vendor

Amount

21HS18127

09/11/2000

09/09/2000

Lee’s Appliance

$   778.00

21MA18148

09/12/2000

08/25/2000

CMM Electronics

$   360.00

21MA18551

10/20/2000

08/25/2000

CMM Electronics

$   365.00

21MA18578

10/26/2000

10/12/2000

Glenn’s Telephone Repair

$   380.00

21HS18816

12/07/2000

10/25/2000

Ebsco Subscription Services

$   648.62

21HS18906

12/13/2000

12/08/2000

Anna Stamolis

$   125.00

21HS19029

01/08/2001

11/13 & 11/28

Jostens, Inc.

$1,308.13

21MA19030

01/08/2001

12/31/2000

Garrettsville Hardware

$   262.95

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-60                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to accept the following donations:

$120.00 from Larry Kuhlman to the S.A.D.D. student activity group.

$250.00 from the MVP’s to be used for Middle School basketball uniforms and 2 wooden park benches for the Middle School entry hallway.

$2,000.00 from the Athletic Boosters to High School Athletics

$3,692.82 from the Athletic Boosters for glass backboards

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-61                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded P. Brett to affirm resolution 01-35 approving tax rates as set by the Budget Commission of Portage County.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-62                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000 audited GAAP Basis Financial Report.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-63                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following fund advance effective 1/31/2001 to be repaid when funds are available:

                                           FROM:            001-7410-921             $4,133.30

                                           TO:                  006-5210                     $4,133.30

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-64                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the High School elevator maintenance agreement with Millar Elevator Service - $140.00 quarterly, paid in advance.

   Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-65                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve the job description for Supervisor of Classified Personnel.

                     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

                      Nays: Kennedy

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

                  CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

01-66                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the 2001/2002 school calendar.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-67                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the 2001 Goals for the Superintendent.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion failed.

 

                  President Michael Mikula established a personnel committee.

 

                  PERSONNEL

01-68                 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to hire Peter Woolery as a substitute teacher for the 2000/2001 school year.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion failed.

 

01-69                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to hire substitute classified personnel for the 2000/2001 school year:

Lois Schaeffer              -           dietary aide

Gail Spencer                 -           secretary, clerk, aide

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-70                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to accept Michael Kelly’s resignation of his High School Assistant Band Director supplemental for the balance of the 2000/2001 school year.

                      Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

                        

01-71                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant supplemental/personal service contracts for the 2000/2001 school year as follows:

             Chuck Smith                  -  High School Head Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach (8% -       $1,959.05)

             Dan Galvin                     -  High School Assistant Baseball Coach (8% - $1,959.05) pending sufficient numbers to field a junior varsity team

             Lisa Porter                     -  Advisor to Elementary School Peer Mediation Program for the balance of the 2000/2001 school year (40% of 2% - $195.90)

             Lauren Pederson            -  High School Assistant Band Director (2% for second half of year - $489.76)

             Michael Kelly                -  Assistant Summer Band Director 2000 (5% - $1,224.40)

 

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-72                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to grant Jeffery Gordon a two year limited contract as Supervisor of Classified Personnel effective April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2003.  Salary will be $42,000 annually with 10 days paid vacation each year.  He will receive 12 paid holidays.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

                      Nays: Kennedy

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-73                 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve Bill Phelps as a volunteer to work with the baseball program.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by J. Kennedy to adjourn; 9:50 p.m.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                       Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

March 2001

James A. Garfield Local School District

Special Board Meeting – March 1, 2001

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Present at the meeting were David Baisden, Ballie Baisden, Denise Ellerhorst, Mark Ellerhorst, Mark Schario, Lisa Schario, Lance Davis, Shelly Davis, Greg Macek, Judy Macek, Pat Hindman, Shawn Baisden, Alex Macky, Kyle Bichler, Ryan Schaefer,  Cory Schario, Jasmine Talameh, Ben Balogh, John Balogh, Bob Schaefer, Harriet Schaefer, Greg Collins, Alex Ellerhorst, Matt Hindman, Ray Carter, Mick Custer, Nancy Custer, Debbie Etling, Randy Etling, Dale Ochwat, Jill Ochwat, Charlene Gregg, Jeff Gregg, Willard Bard, Leigh Bard, Michelle Turk, Amy Turk, Heidi Harshman, Mike Turk, Jeanette Turk, Guy Pietra, Sarah Grondin, Tina Grondin, Becky Russell, Carl Ward, Marisa Grondin, Matt Jordan, Phyllis Collins, John Grondin, and Fran Collins.

 

                  BUSINESS AND FINANCE

01-74                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to authorize the treasurer and superintendent to advertise for bids for completion of the new board offices at the new high school / middle school complex

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                              Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

                                          

01-75                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the treasurer and superintendent to advertise for one new 72-passenger bus to be delivered and paid in FY2002, after July 1, 2001 (a replacement for bus 13).

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-76                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve Student Activity Budget for the Intermediate School Principal for fiscal year 2001.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-77                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve creating a Head Dietary Aide position effective April 1, 2001 at the attached salary schedule.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

                      Nays: Kennedy

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-78                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the job description for the Head Dietary Aide position.

                      Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Mikula

                      Nays: Kennedy

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

                  PERSONNEL

01-79                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to grant a supplemental contract as Varsity Head Football Coach ($4,055.20), Summer Physical Fitness-Football ($1,013.80), and Weightlifting ($1,013.80) for 2001 to Matt Jordan.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-80                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded J. Kennedy to accept the resignation of Rebecca Miller, Dietary Aide, due to retirement, effective June 30, 2001.  She will be entitled to the retirement incentive.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-81                 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant a supplemental contract to Mark Rado as Middle School Girls Track Coach ($1,959.04).

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-82                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to grant a personal service contract to Harry Kraft as Middle School Boys Track Coach ($2,037.40).

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

                  CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

01-83                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to establish that the intent of the Board of Education is to have a freshman football team to begin playing the 2001 season.

   Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-84                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to establish that the intent of the Board of Education is to have a varsity girls soccer program/team to begin playing the 2001 season.

                     Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to adjourn; 7.01 p.m.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Mikula

                       Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – March 22, 2001

 

Opening     The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Intermediate School Library at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting.  President Michael Mikula called the meeting to order at 7:08 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, James Kennedy, and Michael Mikula.  Michael Cooper arrived at 7:13 p.m.

 

Present at the meeting were Neil Wallace, Becky Russell, Steve Barton, Barb Hardesty, Linda Macek, Karen Perusek, Colette Beatty, Larry J. Beatty, Guy Pietra, Ray Sawyer, Rodger Pettit, Margie Jackson, Shirley Barton, Judy Hecky, Marilee Louk, Jim Gyulai, Judi Gyulai, Virginia Simpson, Joseph Eck, Ronald Stone, Kim Polifrone, Ann Kalina, Lorri Stone, Ron Habowski, Christian Smith of the Record Courier, and Jody Schroath from the Weekly Villager.

 

01-85                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to accept and approve the board agenda and addendum for the March 22, 2001 board meeting.

                       Ayes: Brett, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                              Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

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

-               Guy Pietra questioned the board regarding the reasons they might enter executive session.

-               Steve Barton informed the board of the Athletic Boosters intentions of building baseball dugouts on the baseball field.

-               James Kennedy expressed his support of all day every day kindergarten in the district.

 

                  COMMITTEES AND REPORTS

                  Michael Mikula gave the president report and the Maplewood Career Center report.

                  Patricia Brett gave the legislative liaison report.

                  Michelle Seckman gave the treasurer report.

                  Charles Klamer gave the superintendent report.

 

                  BUSINESS AND FINANCE 

01-86                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on 2/22/2001 and the special meeting on 3/01/2001, as submitted.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-87                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the financial reports for February 2001.

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-88                 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Certificate of Availability for February 2001:

P.O. #

P.O. Date

Invoice Date

Vendor

Amount

20MA16750

03/28/00

03/25/00

Feller Plumbing

$415.00

21MA19177

01/19/01

01/12/01

Ashton Sound

$300.00

21LR19303

02/08/01

01/12/01

Coca Cola Enterprises

$1,116.05

21LR19304

02/08/01

01/20/01

Dean Dairy Products

$2,055.75

21LR19338

02/01/01

01/15/01

Meduri Brothers

$158.15

21AO19396

02/15/01

01/31/01

Christley, Herington & Pierce

$2,118.50

21HS19416

02/14/01

10/28/00

Sugar Bush Golf Inc.

$500.00

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-89                 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to approve a fund advance effective 2/28/01 to be repaid when funds are available:

                                           FROM:            001-7410-921             $10,725.52

                                           TO:                  006-5210                     $10,725.52

                      Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-90                 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following budget/appropriation modifications:

001-1100-423

3,000.00

001-1130-430-250

(1,000.00)

001-1110-511-200

(1,000.00)

001-1110-522-150-16

(5,000.00)

001-1130-511-130000-250

(1,000.00)

001-1130-511-150000-250

(500.00)

001-1223-511-300

(1,000.00)

001-1900-474

(10,000.00)

001-2222-530-250

(1,500.00)

001-2222-530-150

(1,500.00)

001-2222-530-200

1,500.00

001-2310-430-100

(2,500.00)

001-2310-890

(42,900.00)

001-2411-410-100-001

(500.00)

001-2411-443-100

(500.00)

001-2421-410-150-001

1,100.00

001-2421-410-200-001

900.00

001-2421-410-220-001

300.00

001-2421-425-150

300.00

001-2421-425-200

(1,800.00)

001-2421-425-220

300.00

001-2421-425-250

600.00

001-2421-441-200

(1,300.00)

001-2421-441-220

(200.00)

001-2421-441-250

(800.00)

001-2490-418-100

20,000.00

001-2421-640-220

(1,500.00)

001-2421-640-250

500.00

001-2421-890

(500.00)

001-2510-410-300

(3,000.00)

001-2510-540-100

(1,500.00)

001-2510-740-100

(1,750.00)

001-2720-423-151

(6,000.00)

001-2720-451-220

6,000.00

001-2720-453-150

20,000.00

001-2720-453-200

15,000.00

001-2720-453-220

20,000.00

001-2720-453-250

20,000.00

001-2740-423

36,000.00

001-2740-423-150

(2,000.00)

001-2740-423-220

1,000.00

001-2740-423-250

2,150.00

001-2720-572-200

1,500.00

001-2720-572-220

1,000.00

001-2740-572-250

(1,000.00)

001-2730-640

(3,000.00)

001-2720-740-150

(3,000.00)

001-2720-740-200

(1,500.00)

001-2740-850

400.00

001-2829-453-350

5,000.00

001-2840-740-350

2,000.00

001-2850-760-9194

60,000.00

001-2421-410-250-001

(800.00)

 

 

 

 

Net Changes

120,000.00

                       Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Kennedy, Mikula

                      Nays: None

                               Mr. Mikula declared the motion passed.

 

01-91              &n