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.
2002
Organizational
Meeting -
I, Patricia Brett, 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.
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Patricia Brett
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Michelle Seckman, Treasurer
I, Guy Pietra, 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.
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Guy Pietra
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Michelle Seckman, Treasurer
The
budget hearing took place at 7:45 p.m. and ended at
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Intermediate School Library at 8:00 p.m. for the annual Organizational Meeting.
President
Pro-Tempore Patricia Brett called the meeting to order at
President Pro-Tempore Patricia Brett 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 Guy Pietra.
Also present were Rodger Pettit, Don Crewse, Paula Cline, and Paul Bucalo of the Record Courier.
02-01 Gary Foy nominated James Kennedy for president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2002 calendar year.
Guy Pietra seconded James Kennedy’s nomination.
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by M. Cooper to close nominations for president.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mrs. Brett declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming James Kennedy for president of the board for the 2002 calendar year:
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mrs. Brett declared the motion passed.
02-02 James Kennedy nominated Guy Pietra for vice-president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2002 calendar year.
Gary Foy seconded Guy Pietra’s nomination.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to close nominations for vice-president.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming Guy Pietra for vice-president of the board for the 2002 calendar year:
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-03 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to approve bonds in the amount of $20,000 each for the Treasurer, the Superintendent, and the Board President.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-04 Moved by P. Brett, 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: March will be held the third Tuesday, March 19, 2002, November will be held the fourth Tuesday, November 26, 2002, and December will be held the third Tuesday, December 17, 2002. Regular monthly meetings will be held in the Middle School Library.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-05 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to establish a Service Fund for board members an appropriate $7,500.00 for this purpose.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-06 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra 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 2002 calendar year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-07 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper 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 2002 calendar year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-08 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra 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, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-09 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the use of single signature checks for the General Account and payroll clearing accounts through the organizational meeting of 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-10 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the Superintendent to act as Purchasing Agent for the school district through the organizational meeting of 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-11 Moved by P. Brett, 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, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-12 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to authorize the use of the following firms as legal counsel for the Board of Education for the 2002 calendar year: “Christley, Herington, and Pierce” and “Squire, Sanders and Dempsey”.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-13 Moved by P. Brett, 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, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-14 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to authorize the Treasurer to make advances from the General Fund.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-15 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper 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, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-16 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, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-17 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the Record-Courier as the official newspaper of general circulation for legal notices.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-18 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to confirm the existing policies of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education are in effect for the 2002 calendar year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy appointed Michael Cooper as Legislative Liaison.
President James Kennedy appointed Michael Cooper as Student Achievement Liaison.
President James Kennedy created a Labor Relations Committee with the GEA Union and appointed Guy Pietra to head that committee and James Kennedy to serve on it.
President James Kennedy created a Labor Relations Committee with the OAPSE Union and appointed Guy Pietra to head that committee and Gary Foy to serve on it.
President James Kennedy let stand all existing committees of the calendar year 2001.
02-19 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to authorize continued membership in the Portage Area Schools Council of Governments – Health, Property and Fleet Insurance Consortium.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-20 Moved by G. Pietra, 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, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-21 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper 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, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-22 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to approve the tax budget for iscal year 2003 as follows:
WHEREAS school districts must adopt an annual budget for the coming school year (July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003) by or about January 15, 2002; 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 1/20/2002.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-23 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Pietra to approve NEOLA’s continuing update service for calendar year 2002 at an annual fee of $1,450.00.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-24 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve continued membership in the Community, University and Educational Purchasing Association (C.U.E.) for fiscal year 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-25 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy 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, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-26 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for bids and to sell property when needed in accordance with Ohio Revised Code.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Moved
by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Special Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Intermediate School Library at 8:30 p.m. for a special meeting. President James Kennedy called the meeting to
order at
President James Kennedy dispensed with the assembly in 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 Guy Pietra.
Present at the meeting were Rodger Pettit, Don Crewse, Paula Cline, and Paul Bucalo of the Record Courier.
An opportunity was given for public comments
regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
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Rodger Pettit
questioned the board about the timing of public comments and asked if it would
be possible to have comments at the beginning and the end of meetings.
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Paul
Cline asked the board what percentage of agenda items were approved versus not
approved.
BUSINESS
AND FINANCE
01-27 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve additional custodial time for the district office/secondary schools complex (21 hours per week) for 260 days per year.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
01-28 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by M. Cooper to approve a contract with the Portage County Educational Service Center to house a pre-school unit in our elementary school.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
01-29 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to grant a one-year teaching contract to Chris Forgacs or the remainder of the 2001/2002 year, effective January 2, 2002; 66 days.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
01-30 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Pietra to grant a one-year limited classified contract to Chris Forgacs for the remainder of the 2001/2002 year, effective January 2, 2002; 34 days.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
01-31 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by M. Cooper to approve the following volunteers for the 2001/2002 year:
Phil Ziska, Chris Peterson and Lucas Whittenberger – High School Wrestling
Shane Austrup – High School 9th Grade Boys Basketball
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
01-32 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve increasing Sandy Tate to a fulltime, 8 hour per day custodian for the remainder of the 2001/2002 year, effective January 2, 2002.
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
01-33 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to grant supplemental contracts for 2001/2002:
Jennifer Mulhern - High School Co-Assistant Softball Coach (4% - $1,013.80)
Correen Schall - High School Co-Assistant Softball Coach (4% - $1,013.80)
Jason Morgan - High School Assistant Boys Track Coach (8% - $2,027.60)
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Moved
by M. Cooper, seconded by P. Brett to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Special Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Middle School Library at 7:00 p.m. for a special meeting. President James Kennedy called the meeting to
order at
President James Kennedy dispensed with the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Michael Cooper, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, and Guy Pietra. Patricia Brett was absent.
Present at the meeting were Jim Gyulai, Neil Wallace, Craig Morgan, Anthony Belmonte, Terry Belmonte, Amanda Terry, Steven Belmonte, Heather Broothold, Heidi Devore, Donna Richards, and Jeff Gordon.
An opportunity was given for public comments
regarding agenda and non-agenda items.
PERSONNEL
02-34 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to hire Melanie Warren as a substitute teacher for the 2001/2002 school year.
Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-35 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to hire John Greenwood as a substitute bus driver for the 2001/2002 school year.
Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
02-36 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve changing the date of the Garfield Band overnight field trip to Cedar Point to May 10-11, 2002 (was May 18-19, 2002).
Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Belmonte informed the board that they would like the suspension appeal of their minor daughter held in executive session.
Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to enter into executive session for the purpose of holding a suspension appeal hearing; 7:08 p.m. Invited into executive session were Superintendent Charles Klamer, Treasurer Michelle Seckman, High School Principal Neil Wallace, High School Assistant Principal Craig Morgan, Supervisor of Classified Personnel Jeff Gordon, Bus Driver Jim Gyulai, Anthony Belmonte, Terry Belmonte, and Amanda Terry.
Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy
declared the board back in regular session; 8:
02-37 Moved by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Pietra to uphold the decision of the High School Principal to suspend Amanda Terry for total of three days beginning December 20, 2001 through January 3, 2002.
Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
DISCUSSION
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Discussion took place between the Board and the Administration:
o Possible Implementation of In-School Suspensions
o Intervention with Freshmen entering High School
o Extension of Team Teaching into Freshman.
GARFIELD ATHLETIC PROCEDURES
Discussion took place between the Board and the Administration:
o Timing of the Hiring of Coaches
o Possible Full Time Athletic Director
o Task Force to Evaluate Varsity Sports in Grades 7 through 12 made up of representatives from the Board, Administration, Staff, Coaches, and the Community
Moved
by M. Cooper, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn;
Ayes: Cooper, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Regular Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met
in the Intermediate Middle Library at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting. President James Kennedy called the meeting to
order at
President James Kennedy led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, and Guy Pietra. Michael Cooper was absent.
President James Kennedy read a letter addressed to him from Mr. Michael Cooper submitting his resignation as a member of the James A. Garfield Board of Education.
02-38 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to regretfully accept the resignation of Mr. Michael Cooper as a member of the James A. Garfield Board of Education.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy called a special board meeting for Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Offices for the purpose of interviewing candidates to fill the vacancy on the board.
President James Kennedy called a special board meeting for Monday, February 11, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Library for the purpose of appointing a board member to fill the vacancy on the board, and any other immediate and/or necessary business.
02-39 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to accept and approve the board agenda for the January 24, 2002 board meeting as amended.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
The members of the Board of Education and the
audience moved down the hall to the High School Computer Laboratory for a
presentation by Mrs. Jennifer Mulhern and students in her High School Computer
Classes showcasing their work. The
presentation took place from 7:26 pm until 7:52 pm after which the Board of
Education and the audience returned to the Middle School Library.
Present at the meeting were Rodger Pettit, Becky Russell, Bev Sanborn, Neil Wallace, Frank Brown, Mark Apple, and Paul Bucalo of the Record Courier.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
- Rodger Pettit questioned the board as to what it would be selling on agenda item 10 under Business and Finance.
- Guy Pietra commented on the Intermediate School Science Fair.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
James Kennedy gave the president report.
President James Kennedy appointed Gary Foy and Guy Pietra to head a committee to form a task force to look at Varsity Sports in grades 7-12.
Patricia Brett gave the Maplewood report.
President James Kennedy appointed Patricia Brett as Legislative Liason and Student Achievement Liason.
Patricia Brett gave the legislative liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the treasurer report.
Charles Klamer gave the superintendent report.
- Bev Sanborn addressed the board regarding issues concerning the High School Football program.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the 12/13/01, 12/18/01, 1/02/02 (organizational and special), and 1/10/02 meetings as submitted.
Mr. Guy Pietra withdrew his motion.
Mr. Gary Foy withdrew his second.
02-40 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to separate the minutes of the meeting of 1/10/2002 into a separate agenda item.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-41 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the 12/13/01, 12/18/01, and 1/02/02 (organizational and special) meetings as submitted.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy
Nays: None
Abstain: Pietra
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-42 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the 1/10/02 meeting as submitted.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Abstain: Brett
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-43 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for December 2001.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-44 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by P. Brett to approve the Certificate of Availability for December:
|
P.O.
# |
P.O.
Date |
Invoice
Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
22HS21892 |
11/28/01 |
11/13/01 |
Nivetek Computer Sales |
$546.00 |
|
22AO22017 |
12/11/01 |
11/30/01 |
Christley, Herington , Pierce |
$1,437.22 |
|
22HS22027 |
12/12/01 |
11/20/01 |
Glenn’s Telephone |
$115.00 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-45 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve fund advances, effective 12/31/01, to be repaid when funds are available:
FROM: 001-7410-921 $4,610.83
TO: 572-5210-9902 $4,610.83
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-46 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve the following budget/appropriation modifications:
001-1110-410-001 ($1,000.00)
001-2720-453-250 ($1,500.00)
001-1130-522-250-16 $2,500.00
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-47 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve an Internet Services Agreement with the Stark-Portage Area Computer Consortium (SPARCC) for fiscal year 2002/2003 at a cost of $11,298.00.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-48 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to approve Second National Bank of Warren as a depository for active and/or interim funds in the amount of $1,000,000 commencing 2/01/2002 and ending 1/31/2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-49 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the following banks as depositories for active and/or interim funds for the period of 2/01/2002 through 1/31/2004:
The Middlefield Banking Company
First Place Bank
The Huntington National Bank
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-50 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve liability insurance for the period of 2/1/2002 through 1/31/2003 with the Harcum-Hyre Insurance Agency, Inc. with the following premiums:
Liability Policy: $6,245.00
General Liability – Occurrence Form
Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $3,000,000
Products Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000
Fire Legal Liability $ 500,000
Medical Expense Limit – Per Person/Accident $ 10,000
Employers Liability – Stop Gap – Occurrence Form
Per Accident $1,000,000
Per Disease Each Employee $1,000,000
Per Disease Policy Limit $1,000,000
Employee Benefits Liability – Claims Made Form
Per Claim $1,000,000
Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Educators Legal Liability including Employment Practices Liability
- Claims Made Form
Per Claim ($10,000 Deductible) $1,000,000
Annual Aggregate $2,000,000
Defense Annual Aggregate $1,000,000
Excess Liability Policy
Limit of Liability / Annual Aggregate
$2,000,000/$2,000,000 $3,250.00
Total Premium $9,495.00
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-51 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by P. Brett to authorize the superintendent to advertise to sell by sealed bid the following obsolete equipment
1. 1985 International 9L bus, 5 speed manual, 190 HP, diesel engine, Thomas body, 187,000 miles; minimum bid $1,200.00.
2. One tone 1985 Chevrolet C-30 stakebed truck, 6.2 L diesel, with salt spreader, poor condition, minimum bid $350.00.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-52 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to accept a donation of $2,000.00 from the Athletic Boosters for winter sports.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-53 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 audited GAAP Basis Financial Report.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
02-54 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to approve Dezaree Kernig as an open enrollment student for the balance of the school year, effective 1/14/2002; she recently moved out of the Garfield District.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-55 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to publicly endorse and support the upcoming Maplewood Career Center 3 mil operating replacement levy placed on the ballot February 5, 2002.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
02-56 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to hire Kelly Roach as a substitute teacher for the 2001/2002 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-57 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to accept Libby Frato-Sweeney’s resignation of her supplemental contracts for Art Club and Junior Class for the balance of the 2001/2002 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-58 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to grant supplemental/personal service contracts:
2001/2002 year:
Suzette Runninger - Junior Class Co-Advisor (balance of the year - $380.18)
Michael Gannon - Art Club (balance of the year - $506.90)
Renee Chlysta - High School Assistant Girls Track Coach ($2,027.60)
Mike Szydlowski - Head Baseball Coach ($2,534.50)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-59 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Kathy Nagle as a volunteer advisor for the Middle School PANDA group for the balance of the 2001/2002 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to move to the Board of Education Offices and enter into executive session for the purpose of conferencing with an attorney concerning pending litigation and personnel; 9:03 p.m. Invited into executive session at differing times were Board Attorney Thomas Reitz, Superintendent Charles Klamer, and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy
declared the board back in regular session;
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Special Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Board of Education Offices at 9:00 a.m. for a special meeting. President James Kennedy called the meeting to
order at
President James Kennedy dispensed with the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, and Guy Pietra.
President James Kennedy appointed himself to take minutes of the meeting in the treasurer’s absence.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to
enter into executive session for the purpose of conferencing with an attorney
concerning pending or imminent court action, for considering the employment of
public employees, and for interviewing candidates for a vacancy on the board of
education; 9:08 a.m. Invited into
executive session at differing times were Attorney Leigh Herington, Superintendent
Charles Klamer, David Vincent, Rodger Pettit, Jason S. Adkins, Gary Twardzik,
Roger Norton, Beverly Sanborn, and Cheryl Abraham.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy declared recesses from
10:30 a.m. until 10:36 a.m., 11:26 a.m. until 11:29 a.m., 11:50 a.m. until 1:11
p.m., 2:10 p.m. until 2:17 p.m., and 2:38 p.m. until
President James Kennedy declared the board
back in regular session; 4:
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Special Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education met
in the Board of Education Offices at 7:00 p.m. for a special meeting. President James Kennedy called the meeting to
order at
President James Kennedy dispensed with the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, and Guy Pietra.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to
enter into executive session for the purpose of considering the appointment of
a candidate for the vacancy on the board of education; 7:05 p.m. No one was invited into executive session.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy declared the board
back in regular session;
02-60 Gary Foy nominated David Vincent to serve the unexpired term of Board Member Michael Cooper.
Guy Pietra seconded David Vincent’s nomination.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to close nominations for the unexpired term of Board Member Michael Cooper.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming David Vincent to serve the
unexpired term of Board Member Michael Cooper.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
I, David Vincent, 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.
____________________________________
David Vincent
____________________________________
Michelle
E. Seckman, Treasurer
02-61 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve a one-year leave of absence for teacher Linda Paolucci for child care, effective February 4, 2002.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Present at the meeting were Frank Brown, Rodger Pettit, Bev Sanborn, Steve Barton, Gary Twardzik, and Cheryl Abraham.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
- Mr. Guy Pietra commented on the Bowling
Team Sectionals that took place on
- Mrs. Patricia Brett commented on the Quiz
Bowl Team’s third place finish in the Portage County Academic League
Tournament held
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Regular Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Middle School Library at
President James Kennedy led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, Guy Pietra and David Vincent.
The following audience members were recognized for their achievements in Educational Excellence:
Adam Vincent (All A’s, One of the Class of 2002 Valedictorians)
Rebecca Jasinski (All A’s)
Tiffany Broadwater (All A’s)
Amber Russomanno (All A’s)
Emily Rybak (Artwork chosen for 2002 Ohio Youth Art Month Exhibition)
President James Kennedy read letters from Kayla Brown and Kyle Brown (All A’s)
Also present at the meeting were Rodger Pettit, Sheri Johnson, Bev Sanborn, Ellen Rybak, Pam Russomanno, Cindy Vincent, Rose Broadwater, Lisa White, Frank Brown, Neil Wallace, Craig Morgan, Arthur Hall, and Paul Bucalo of the Record Courier.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
James Kennedy gave the president report.
Patricia
Brett gave the
Patricia Brett gave the legislative liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the treasurer report.
Charles Klamer gave the superintendent report.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items.
Moved by Guy Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to enter into executive session for the purpose of considering the employment of public employees; 7:45 p.m. Invited into executive session were Superintendent Charles Klamer and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy declared
the board back in regular session;
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
- Frank Brown and Rodger Pettit questioned the board regarding supplemental contracts.
02-62
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Pietra to accept
and approve the board agenda and addendums for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
02-63 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to recognize those students who received all A’s for the second grading period:
MCC 11th Jaclyn Fortz
MCC 12th Keith Brigadier, Sherrie Manhard, Jesse McCoy
12th Chris Brooks, Melinda Chanson, Molly Crites, Melanie Dillon, Sarah
Heiss, Monica Porter, Amanda Scarl, Paul Shilling, Jasmine Talameh, Adam
Vincent
11th Jack Breese, Brandon Durbin, Carolyn Flint, Kathleen Hrobak, Erin Jackson, Rebecca Jasinski, Rena Meadows, Zachary Sheehan
10th Sara Collins, Cheryl Diroll, Janet Duhon, Krista Foy, Karen Hoskin, Jennifer Lisa, Erin McCullough, Melanie Porter, David Sheehan, Nichole Strope
9th Alex Bell, Rebecca Custer, Alex Ellerhorst, Stacy Girdler, Andrew Ohl, Alison Turk, Cory Yeagley
8th Tiffany Broadwater, Kayla Brown, Kyle Brown, Nia Ellison, Sara Giel,
Lance Townsend
7th Shane Andrews, Robert Carlisle, Tiffany Higgins, Amber Russomanno,
Jared Sheehan
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-64
Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize
Kim Kaselonis (8th grade)
and Emily Rybak (1st grade) for
having their artwork chosen for the 2002 Ohio Youth Art Month Art Exhibition,
sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association and recognize Dayna Bell (8th grade) for
having her artwork chosen for the 2002 Young People’s Art Exhibition
also sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association. The exhibits will be on display during the
month of March in
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-65 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to recognize Michael D. Cooper – In appreciation of 14 years of dedicated service as a member of the James A. Garfield Board of Eduction – six years as President and two years as Vice-President. His leadership and effort saw the district pass a bond issue in 1998 for new buildings and an operating levy in 1991 which has brought financial stability to the district. Above all, he always demonstrated concern for the students and the community. Although he will be sorrowfully missed, his 14 years of service will show for years.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-66
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve a
lifetime pass to all
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-67 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to recognize the Class of 2002 Valedictorians – Melanie Dillon, Jasmine Talameh, and Adam Vincent, all of whom earned 4.0 grade point averages.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
02-68
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to approve the
minutes of the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-69 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the financial reports for January 2002.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-70 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Certificate of Availability for January:
|
P.O.
# |
P.O.
Date |
Invoice
Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
22MA21891 |
|
|
Feller Plumbing |
$285.00 |
|
22MA22085 |
|
|
Feller Plumbing |
$310.00 |
|
22TR22160 |
|
|
Gee-Ville Auto Parts |
$306.35 |
|
22BP22340 |
|
|
Corporate Floors, Inc. |
$546.50 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-71 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (#4) for 2001/2002 fiscal year:
|
AMENDED OFFICIAL CERIFICATE OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES |
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INITIAL |
PREVIOUS |
CURRENT |
CERTIFICATION |
|
FUND CLASSIFICATION |
BUDGET |
AMENDMENT |
AMMENDMENT |
TO |
|
FUND NAME |
CERTIFICATION |
REQUESTS |
REQUEST |
DATE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General Fund |
9,275,827.16 |
830,750.44 |
163,500.00
|
10,270,077.60 |
|
General Fund Parity |
0.00 |
159,847.00 |
2,000.00
|
161,847.00 |
|
General Bus Purchase |
0.00 |
32,193.00 |
3,061.84
|
35,254.84 |
|
General Fund Reserve |
236,073.00 |
-185,408.27 |
0.00 |
50,664.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Special Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
018 Public Support |
100,000.00 |
18,645.79 |
13,550.00
|
132,195.79 |
|
019 Martha Holden |
2,400.00 |
1,631.83 |
480.00 |
4,511.83 |
|
031 Underground
Storage |
11,000.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
11,000.00 |
|
032 School Improv
Models |
0.00 |
452.20 |
0.00 |
452.20 |
|
300 District
Managed Act |
66,500.00 |
5,105.19 |
12,698.75
|
84,303.94 |
|
416 Teacher
Development |
6,200.00 |
3,140.50 |
0.00 |
9,340.50 |
|
432 Management
Info Syst |
5,000.00 |
1,225.36 |
0.00 |
6,225.36 |
|
447 DPIA |
21,022.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
21,022.00 |
|
452 Schoolnet Prof
Devel |
1,000.00 |
2,082.57 |
4,000.00
|
7,082.57 |
|
459 OhioReads
Classroom |
0.00 |
0.00 |
17,000.00
|
17,000.00 |
|
460 Summer School
Subsidy |
0.00 |
4,935.23 |
0.00 |
4,935.23 |
|
465 Extended
Learning Opport |
0.00 |
14,623.05 |
0.00 |
14,623.05 |
|
499 |
1,000.00 |
0.00 |
1,000.00
|
2,000.00 |
|
514 Eisenhower
Grants |
6,700.00 |
8,712.00 |
0.00 |
15,412.00 |
|
516 Title 6-B |
100,000.00 |
28,090.00 |
29,813.73
|
157,903.73 |
|
572 Chapter I |
177,000.00 |
22,690.07 |
5,500.00
|
205,190.07 |
|
573 Chapter II |
7,300.00 |
19,503.00 |
0.00 |
26,803.00 |
|
584 Drug Free |
8,800.00 |
-409.83 |
0.00 |
8,390.17 |
|
587 Preschool
Grants |
3,000.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
3,000.00 |
|
599 Title VI-R |
40,000.00 |
40,346.73 |
1,672.44
|
82,019.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt Service |
|
|
|
|
|
002 Bond
Retirement-Building |
671,891.04 |
23,579.38 |
0.00 |
695,470.42 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Projects |
|
|
|
|
|
004 Building
Project |
0.00 |
2,569.35 |
130.14 |
2,699.49 |
|
010 OSFC
Disability Access |
0.00 |
0.00 |
9,375.00
|
9,375.00 |
|
450 School Net
Plus |
40,000.00 |
1,029.98 |
0.00 |
41,029.98 |
|
454 Tech Equity |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
497 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
006 Lunchroom |
365,850.00 |
39,466.74 |
26,500.00
|
431,816.74 |
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
24,000.00 |
3,784.83 |
982.00 |
28,766.83 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
|
|
|
007 Webb Trust |
2,500.00 |
-230.06 |
0.00 |
2,269.94 |
|
007 |
22,000.00 |
-1,418.27 |
(2,000.00) |
18,581.73 |
|
007 Gym Trust |
86.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
86.00 |
|
007 Martha Holden |
0.00 |
40.20 |
0.00 |
40.20 |
|
007 HS Library
Memorial |
110.00 |
0.58 |
0.00 |
110.58 |
|
007 A G Riggs
Trust |
200.00 |
65.00 |
0.00 |
265.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
47,000.00 |
13,325.89 |
4,155.00
|
64,480.89 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,242,459.20 |
1,090,369.48 |
293,418.90 |
12,626,247.58 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-72 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Amended Permanent Appropriations for the 2001/2002 fiscal year:
|
AMENDED PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS - FY2002 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PERMANENT |
|
FUND CLASSIFICATION |
APPROPRIATION |
|
FUND NAME |
REQUEST |
|
|
|
|
General Fund |
9,432,288.27
|
|
General Fund Parity |
159,847.00
|
|
General Bus Purchase |
0.00 |
|
General Fund Reserve |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Special Revenue |
|
|
018 Public Support |
114,078.15
|
|
019 Martha Holden |
4,473.00
|
|
031 Underground
Storage |
0.00 |
|
032 School Improv
Models |
452.20 |
|
300 District
Managed Act |
67,624.00
|
|
416 Teacher
Development |
9,340.50
|
|
432 Management
Info Syst |
6,225.36
|
|
447 DPIA |
21,022.00
|
|
452 Schoolnet Prof
Devel |
7,082.57
|
|
459 OhioReads
Classroom |
17,000.00
|
|
460 Summer School
Subsidy |
4,935.23
|
|
465 Extended
Learning Opport |
14,623.05
|
|
499 |
2,000.00
|
|
514 Eisenhower
Grants |
15,412.00
|
|
516 Title 6-B |
156,996.24
|
|
572 Chapter I |
205,152.54
|
|
573 Chapter II |
26,803.00
|
|
584 Drug Free |
8,390.17
|
|
587 Preschool
Grants |
3,000.00
|
|
599 Title VI-R |
80,869.84
|
|
|
|
|
Debt Service |
|
|
002 Bond Retirement-Building |
493,975.00
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Projects |
|
|
004 Building
Project |
2,699.49
|
|
010 OSFC
Disability Access |
9,375.00
|
|
450 School Net
Plus |
41,029.98
|
|
454 Tech Equity |
0.00 |
|
497 |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
006 Lunchroom |
426,051.27
|
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
27,045.00
|
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
007 Webb Trust |
2,112.00
|
|
007 |
17,500.00
|
|
007 Gym Trust |
86.00 |
|
007 Martha Holden |
0.00 |
|
007 HS Library
Memorial |
0.00 |
|
007 A G Riggs
Trust |
200.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
46,781.47
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,424,470.33 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-73 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to accept a Bank One Grant (019-9992) in the amount of $480.00.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-74 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve tax rates as set by the Budget Commission of Portage County, Ohio:
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, 2002, 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 duplicates of said School District the rate of each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-75 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve a contract with the Portage County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities for the 2001/2002 year for excess costs.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-76 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to accept a donation from Wilton Tool Group – overhead projector, rubber floor mats, table vise, pavement painting cart and miscellaneous office supplies.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-77 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve a change order for Conti Corporation in the amount of $2,654.00 for replacement of a heat exchanger for the new domestic water heater for the Middle School / High School.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-78 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by P. Brett to approve the American Red Cross utilizing James A. Garfield Schools’ facilities, grounds, and transportation in the event of an emergency as authorized by the superintendent, supervisor of classified employees and/or a building principal.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-79
Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to approve a
donation of $300.00 to the staff’s annual “Spring Fling”,
scheduled
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-80 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the James A. Garfield Board of Education that the Labor Management Committees previously recognized by the Board at the January 2, 2002 Organizational Meeting shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreements and shall follow the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 4117.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
02-81
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve a
trip by the Spanish Club to
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-82 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to approve a revision to the Intermediate School Principal’s budget to allow for “Break a Rule Day” fundraiser.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-83 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve adding a high school math position for the 2002/2003 school year due to increased enrollment at the high school.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
02-84 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to hire Becky Miller and Janet Phelps as substitute dietary aides for the 2001/2002 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-85 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to grant supplemental/personal service contracts for the 2001/2002 year:
Stephen Van Voorhis - Middle School Girls Track Coach ($2,027.60)
Vince Fortney - Middle School Assistant Track Coach ($1,267.25)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-86 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to grant supplemental/personal service contracts for the 2002/2003 year:
Matt Jordan - Summer Physical Fitness ($1,049.28)
Matt Jordan - Weightlifting ($1,049.28)
Diane Carmen - High School Head Volleyball Coach ($3,651.49)
Diane Carmen - Volleyball Summer Physical Fitness ($524.64)
Peggy Cozad - Soccer Summer Physical Fitness ($524.64)
Mark Apple - Middle School Football Coach ($2,182.50)
Dennis Proietti - Middle School Football Coach ($2,182.50)
Bradley Taylor - Middle School Football Coach ($2,098.56)
Jeanette Poole - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach ($2,434.33)
Tiffany Schenerlein - 8th Grade Volleyball Coach ($2,098.56)
Greg Walker - Middle School Cross Country Coach ($1,364.06)
Randy Etling - Head Boys Soccer Coach ($3,273.75)
Randy Etling - Soccer Summer Physical Fitness ($524.64)
Jason Morgan - High School Assistant Varsity Football Coach ($2,623.20)
Matt Massey - High School Assistant Varsity Football Coach ($2,623.20)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-87 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to hire Carl Davis as a substitute teacher for 2001/2002.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-88
Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the
resignation of Susan Boyle, School Psychologist, due to retirement, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-89 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to approve suspending Mrs. Debbie Miller’s contract for ten days without pay and six hours of additional driver training by an on-board instructor without compensation and approval of all parties of the Last Chance Agreement for neglect of duty, misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-90 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to hire substitute classified staff for 2001/2002:
Dreama Adkins and Myrna Seiler - Dietary Aides
Anna Tate - Custodian
John Sedensky Sr. - Maintenance / Mechanic
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-91 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve supplemental contracts for the 2002/2003 and 2003/2004 year (2 year contracts):
Matt Jordan - Head Football Coach ($4,197.12 – 2002/2003)
John Bennett - Head Cross Country Coach ($2,182.50 – 2002/2003)
Peggy Cozad - Head Girls Soccer Coach ($3,147.84 – 2002/2003)
Mark Rado - Head Golf Coach ($2,098.56 – 2002/2003)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President James Kennedy declared
the board in recess from
Mr. Arthur C. Hall informed the board that he would like the expulsion appeal of his minor son held in open session.
When questioned on the custody status of his son, Mr. Arthur C. Hall stated that he shared joint custody.
The following individuals were sworn in and gave testimony:
Mr. Charles C. Klamer, Superintendent
Mr. Neil Wallace, High School Principal
Mr. Craig Morgan, High School Assistant Principal
Mr. Arthur C. Hall
Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to enter executive session for the purpose of deliberating the testimony given in the expulsion appeal hearing; 9:50 p.m. No one was invited into executive session.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
President
James Kennedy declared the board back in regular session;
02-92 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to uphold the decision of the Superintendent to suspend Allan Hall.
Mr. Pietra corrected his motion to uphold the decision of the Superintendent to expel Allan Hall.
Mr. Vincent seconded the correction.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by G. Pietra to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Special Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Board of Education Offices at
President James Kennedy dispensed with the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, Guy Pietra, and David Vincent.
Superintendent Charles Klamer reported to the board on the Ohio School Facilities Commission application.
Present at the meeting at differing times were James Savinell, Sue Andrews, and Susan Pfleger.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
- Mr. James Kennedy initiated discussion on the Athletic Task Force Committee. Board discussion followed.
- Mrs. Susan Pfleger commented to the board regarding outcomes of the Athletic Task Force Committee meeting.
- Mrs. Patricia Brett expressed concerns that Christley, Herington & Pierce be given an opportunity to present themselves at an interview for legal counsel.
PERSONNEL
02-93 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to grant personal service contracts for 2001/2002:
Matt Hoffman - High School Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach (8% - $2,027.20)
Nate Gaubatz - High School Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach (8% - $2,027.20)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
02-94 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve Robert Hajek as a tuition student for the balance of 2001/2002, effective March 14, 2002 (51 days @ $13.90 per day = $708.94).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
02-95
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy that the Board
verifies that the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
02-96
Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent that the
Board approves submitting an application to the Ohio School Facilities
Commission for the federal emergency repair program. This application is for repairs to be made to
the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Discussion took place regarding the Athletic Task Force Committee.
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Regular Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Middle School Library at
President James Kennedy led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, Guy Pietra and David Vincent.
02-97
Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to accept
and approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
02-98 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to recognize the 7th and 8th grade boy’s basketball teams for their 16-1 seasons and for winning the P.C.L. Championships. Congratulations also to the coaches Brian Gorby, Dave Donald, and Eric Dunn.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Kennedy declared the motion passed.
Coaches Brian Gorby, Dave Donald, and Eric Dunn were present for the resolution.
Also present at differing times at the meeting were Becky Russell, Sheri Johnson, Tom Bottger, Beth Bottger, Frank Frown, Bill Phelps, Mike Young, Laura Young, Neil Wallace, Craig Morgan, Renee Chlysta, and Mike Hagans.
President
James Kennedy called a special board meeting for
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items: