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.
2003
January
2003
Organizational Meeting -
The
budget hearing took place at 7:30 p.m. and ended at
Opening The James
A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at
President
Pro-Tempore David Vincent called the meeting to order at
President Pro-Tempore David Vincent led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Gary Foy, James Kennedy, Guy Pietra, and David Vincent. Patricia Brett was absent.
No visitors were present.
03-01 James Kennedy nominated Guy Pietra for president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2003 calendar year.
Gary Foy seconded Guy Pietra’s nomination.
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Pietra to close nominations for president.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Vincent declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming Guy Pietra for president of the board for the 2003 calendar year:
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Vincent declared the motion passed.
03-02 David Vincent nominated Gary Foy for vice-president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2003 calendar year.
James Kennedy seconded Gary Foy’s nomination.
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to close nominations for vice-president.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming Gary Foy for vice-president of the board for the 2003 calendar year:
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-03 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve bonds in the amount of $20,000 each for the Treasurer, the Superintendent, and the Board President.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-04
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to set regular
monthly meetings of the Board of Education for the second Thursday of every
month, beginning at
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-05 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to establish a Service Fund for board members an appropriate $7,500.00 for this purpose.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-06 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy 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 2003 calendar year and through the organizational meeting in 2004.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-07 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills within the limits of the appropriations resolution as bills are received and when the merchandise is received in good and usable condition during the 2003 calendar year and through the organizational meeting in 2004.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-08
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize
the Treasurer to secure advances from the
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-09 Moved by J. Kennedy, 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 2004.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-10 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to authorize the Superintendent to act as Purchasing Agent for the school district through the organizational meeting of 2004.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-11 Moved by J. Kennedy, 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: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-12 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the use of the following firms as legal counsel for the Board of Education: “Christley, Herington, and Pierce”, “Squire, Sanders and Dempsey”, and “Roetzel & Andress”.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-13 Moved by J. Kennedy, 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: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-14 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to authorize the Treasurer to make advances from the General Fund.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-15 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Superintendent to suspend non-teaching, teaching, and administrative 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: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-16 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent 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: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-17 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the Record-Courier as the official newspaper of general circulation for legal notices.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-18 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to confirm the existing policies of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education are in effect for the 2003 calendar year and through the organizational meeting of 2004.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy Pietra appointed Patricia Brett as Legislative Liaison.
President Guy Pietra appointed Patricia Brett as Student Achievement Liaison.
President Guy Pietra appointed David Vincent as Liaison to Garrettsville Village Council.
President Guy Pietra recommended to the superintendent that he appoint Guy Pietra and Gary Foy to the superintendent’s committee for OAPSE Labor Management.
President Guy Pietra recommended to the superintendent that he appoint Guy Pietra and James Kennedy to the superintendent’s committee for GEA Labor Management.
President Guy Pietra recommended to the superintendent that he appoint Gary Foy and James Kennedy to the superintendent’s committee for Athletic Task Force.
President Guy Pietra recommended to the superintendent that he appoint James Kennedy and David Vincent to the superintendent’s committee for Policy Review.
President Guy Pietra let stand all existing committees of the calendar year 2002.
03-19 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to authorize continued membership in the Portage Area Schools Council of Governments – Health, Property and Fleet Insurance Consortium.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: Kennedy
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-20
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to appoint the
Superintendent to serve as a trustee on the Portage Area Schools Consortium to
represent the
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-21 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve mailing Board meeting notices to those who submit stamped, self-addressed envelopes, except the Record-Courier and the Weekly Villager.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-22 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the tax budget for fiscal year 2004 as follows:
WHEREAS school districts must adopt an annual budget for the coming school year (July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004) by or about January 15, 2003; 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
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-23 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve NEOLA’s continuing update service for calendar year 2003 at an annual fee of $1,520.00.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-24 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve continued membership in the Community, University and Educational Purchasing Association (C.U.E.) for fiscal year 2004.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-25 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent 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: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-26 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for bids and to sell obsolete and/or unneeded property when needed in accordance with Ohio Revised Code.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved
by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to adjourn;
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Regular Board Meeting -
Opening The James
A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at
President Guy Pietra 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.
03-27
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Superintendent Charles Klamer presented certificates of appreciation from the Ohio School Boards Association to each board member in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
Present at the meeting were Renee Chlysta and Jared Hill (Record Courier representative).
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o James Kennedy addressed the request of the Junior Parents Prom Committee to use the High School Gymnasium for after prom.
o James Kennedy inquired on the finish of the Middle School Gymnasium floor.
o Guy Pietra expressed appreciation for his election as president and for the board members’ acceptance of their appointments.
President
Guy Pietra called a special meeting for
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Pietra gave the President’s report.
Patricia
Brett deferred the
Patricia Brett gave the Legislative Liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
03-28
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the
minutes of the special board meeting on
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-29
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
the minutes of the regular board meeting on
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Abstain: Brett
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-30 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the financial reports for December 2002.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-31 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Certificate of Availability for December 2002:
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Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
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23HS24966 |
|
|
Dramatic Publishing Co. |
$120.00 |
|
23HS25024 |
|
|
Jostens, Inc. |
$712.79 |
|
23MS25153 |
|
|
Music Alive! |
$185.00 |
|
23UT25183 |
|
|
Dominion
|
$2,236.49 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-32 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept a donation of $106.70 from Heidi Simsa for the Elementary School Principal’s Fund.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Superintendent Charles Klamer read for the second time the following proposed policy updates/revisions/additions:
#0100 Bylaws – Definitions
#0140 Bylaws – Board Members
#0160 Bylaws – Meetings
#0170 Bylaws – Duties
#1530 Evaluation of Administrators
#1540 Suspension of Administrative Contracts
#2114 Meeting State Performance Standards
#2240
Controversial Issues
#2261 Title I Services
#2261.01 Parent Participation in Title I Programs
#2261.02
Title I – Parents Right to Know
#2270
Religion in the Curriculum
#2271 Postsecondary Enrollment Programs
#2340
Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips
#2370
Educational Options
#2412 Homebound Instruction Program
#2415 Tutoring for Credit
#2416 Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information
#2440 Summer School
#2510
Adoption of Textbooks
#2531 Copyrighted Works
#2623 Student Assessment
#2623.01
Intervention
#2700
School Report Card
03-33 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to adopt the following policy updates/revisions:
#0100 Bylaws – Definitions
#0140 Bylaws – Board Members
#0160 Bylaws – Meetings
#0170 Bylaws – Duties
#1530 Evaluation of Administrators
#1540 Suspension of Administrative Contracts
#2114 Meeting State Performance Standards
#2240
Controversial Issues
#2261 Title I Services
#2261.01 Parent Participation in Title I Programs
#2261.02
Title I – Parents Right to Know
#2270
Religion in the Curriculum
#2271 Postsecondary Enrollment Programs
#2340
Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips
#2370
Educational Options
#2412 Homebound Instruction Program
#2415 Tutoring for Credit
#2416 Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information
#2440 Summer School
#2510
Adoption of Textbooks
#2531 Copyrighted Works
#2623 Student Assessment
#2623.01
Intervention
#2700
School Report Card
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-34 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the following fund advances, effective 12/31/2002, to be repaid when funds are available:
FROM: 001-7410-921 $7,762.48
TO: 006-5210 $7,762.48
FROM: 001-7410-921 $5,712.05
TO: 516-5210-9903 $5,712.05
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-35 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the use of the High School / Middle School event area by the Garrettsville-Hiram Chamber of Commerce for their Business Showcase on Thursday, October 2, 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
03-36 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve a trip to France, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany for June 15, 2003 returning June 26, 2003; teacher Renee Chlysta will chaperone two students. The trip is through the National Educational Travel Council.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
03-37 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the resignation of Richard Masters as Ohio Reads tutor, effective January 31, 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-38 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the resignation of Christopher Forgacs as a teacher’s aide, effective January 1, 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-39 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept the resignation of Jason Morgan as Middle School Co-Athletic Director, effective 12/17/2002. His payment will be $503.68 (16% of $3,147.84 supplemental contract).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-40 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve an additional three hours per day for Diane Carmen, effective 1/08/2003. She will be an eight hour per work day dietary aide. She will no longer be working 9 hours/week as a custodian.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-41 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant a supplemental contract to Brian Gorby as Middle School Athletic Director (currently Middle School Co-Athletic Director), effective 12/17/2002. His payment will be $2,644.16 (84% of $3,174.84 supplemental contract).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-42 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire substitute teachers for 2002/2003: Heidi Collin and Sarah McCoy.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-43 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to hire Jama Peterson as a substitute bus aide for 2002/2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-44 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve volunteers for 2002/2003: Ashley Brosius – Bowling, Lucas Whittenberg – High School Wrestling
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-45 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following certified teachers for before and after school intervention, grades 3-6;
Diana Kelly, Larry Kuhlman, Mary Nelson, Sara Martin, Carrie Shannon, Pat Singelyn, Bruce Traycoff, Dee White, Lisa Winters, Rob Wright, and substitutes Kristina McElrath, Ellen Rybak, and Karen Ziarko. They will be paid $20 per hour with preparation time.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-46 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a one-year limited contract to Lois Schaffer as a 3-hour per day dietary aide, effective January 8, 2003. She will serve a 90-day probationary period.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved
by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Regular Board Meeting -
Opening The James
A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at
President Guy Pietra 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.
Mr. James Kennedy addressed the board about attendance rules for student participation and attendance in extra-curricular activities.
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to place on the agenda the following resolution:
Modify the High School Handbook (pg 13, Article 2 – Attendance at Activities) and the Middle School Handbook (pg 7, Articles 3 & 4 – Attendance at Activities) to include the excused absences as written in the handbooks for academic reasons as applied.
The item was added to the agenda.
03-47
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: Brett
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
03-48
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize
the Quiz Bowl teams (varsity and junior varsity) and their advisor, Mr. Doug
Engelhart, for their second place finish at the Portage County Quiz Bowl held at
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Present for the resolution were Quiz Bowl Varsity team members Michael Brett and Jacob Shilling, Quiz Bowl Junior Varsity team members Carolyn Flint, Kathleen Hrobak, Rena Meadows, and Jack Breese, advisor Doug Engelhart, and parent Tom Brett.
03-49 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to recognize the Model U.N. team and their advisor, Mr. Matt Jordan. The team of Jack Breese, Jarrid McIntosh, Jacob Shilling and Jeff Kaiser were honored as one of the top five presentations from over 150.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Present for the resolution were Mr. Matt Jordan, Jack Breese, and Jacob Shilling.
03-50 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Shannon Gallagher, Middle School Student, for having her artwork chosen for the 23rd annual Young People’s Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Present for the resolution were Shannon Gallagher and Roberta Gallagher.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to enter into executive session for the purpose of holding a grievance hearing and discussing complaints against a public employee; 8:10 p.m. Invited into executive session were Board Attorney Leigh Herington, Superintendent Charles Klamer, and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
Present at the meeting in addition to those already listed were Rodger Pettit, Don Moore, Rebecca Russell, William Wilson, Johanna Wilson, Beth Chandler-Marks, Jeff Torda, and Jared Hill (Record Courier representative).
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Mr. Don Moore addressed the board regarding his desire to have continued support for the G-Man as the official school nickname/mascot.
o Mr. Jeff Torda expressed his objection to changing the attendance rules for student participation and attendance in extra-curricula activities. Audience discussion followed.
o Mrs. Rebecca Russell commented that she felt the public comment section of the board meetings were too restrictive and more restrictive than they had been in the past.
o Mr. Rodger Pettit provided a history of the G-Man mascot and expressed his views on changing it.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra removed the committee reports.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
03-51
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
minutes of the regular board meeting on
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-52 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the financial reports for January 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-53 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to approve the Certificate of Availability for January 2003:
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Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
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23AM25236 |
|
|
Varsity Spirit Fashions |
$529.80 |
|
23UT25252 |
|
|
First Energy Services |
$2,441.96 |
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23MA25268 |
|
|
Garrettsville Hardware |
$122.35 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-54 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to approve publicly supporting “Putting Families First” during Rotary Family Week of March 30 through April 5, 2003, a project of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club for the communities of Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, Nelson and Windham, and encourage its members, employees and public to participate in the events and activities of Rotary Family Week.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-55
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
the following fund advances, effective
FROM: 001-7410-921 $ 3,499.97
TO: 006-5210 $ 3,499.97
FROM: 001-7410-921 $12,805.15
TO: 572-5210-9903 $12,805.15
FROM: 001-7410-921 $ 2,795.02
TO: 590-5210-9903 $ 2,795.02
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-56 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve and Internet Service Agreement with the Stark-Portage Area Computer Consortium (SPARCC) for fiscal year 2003/2004 at a cost of $11,249.00
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-57
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
liability insurance for the period of
Liability Policy:
$6,433.00
Deductible Limit of Coverage
Educational General Liability – Occurrence Form
Bodily Injury and Property Damage – Each Occurrence Limit and
Sexual Abuse Injury – Each Sexual Abuse Offence Limit
Nil $1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury – Each Offense Limit $1,000,000
Fire Damage – Any One Event Limit $ 500,000
Medical Expense – Any One Person Limit $ 10,000
Medical Expense – Each Accident Limit $ 10,000
General Aggregate Limit $3,000,000
Products – Completed Operation Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Employers Liability – Stop Gap – Occurrence Form Nil
Bodily Injury by Accident – Each Accident Limit $1,000,000
Bodily Injury by Disease – Endorsement Limit $1,000,000
Bodily Injury by Disease – Each Employee Limit $1,000,000
Employee Benefits Liability – Claims Made Form Nil
Each Offense Limit $1,000,000
Aggregate Limit $3,000,000
Educational Legal Liability – Claims Made Form
Errors and Omissions Injury Limit $2,500 $1,000,000
Errors and Omissions Injury Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Employment Practices Injury Limit $2,500 $1,000,000
Employment Practices Injury Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Defense Costs Cap per above $1,000,000
Defense Costs Aggregate Cap $1,000,000
Excess Liability Policy
$3,250.00
Limit of Liability / Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 / $2,000,000
Total Premium
$9,683.00
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-58 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the superintendent and treasurer contracting for a comprehensive site plan for the central campus; location of buildings, ball fields, parking and the best utilization of the campus for 30-50 years.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-59
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept
the fiscal year ended
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-60 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve hiring substitute teachers for some regular High School teachers so they may provide intervention to our 9-12th grade students who still need to pass one or more sections of the 9th grade proficiency test.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-61 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept a donation from the Garfield Athletic Boosters of a new G-Men scorer’s table for basketball and a speaker’s podium with sound; an awesome new addition to our new gymnasium. Their continued contributions and support of our high school athletic programs are greatly appreciated.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-62 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to accept a donation from Charles and Mary Abraham of $5,000.00 to purchase books for our Intermediate School Library. This generous contribution by Mr. and Mrs. Abraham will increase the books our fifth and sixth graders will have to read this year and may years beyond.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
03-63
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
an overnight trip to
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-64 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the High School Curriculum Guide (course offerings) for 2003/2004. There will not be fees for any English classes, Biology I, Earth Science, General Biology, Physical Science, or Integrated Science.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: Kennedy
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to modify the High School Handbook (pg 13, Article 2 – Attendance at Activities) and the Middle School Handbook (pg 7, Articles 3 & 4 – Attendance at Activities) to include the excused absences as written in the handbooks for academic reasons as applied.
03-65 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to table modifying the High School Handbook (pg 13, Article 2 – Attendance at Activities) and the Middle School Handbook (pg 7, Articles 3 & 4 – Attendance at Activities) to include the excused absences as written in the handbooks for academic reasons as applied.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: Kennedy
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
03-66 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to grant supplemental/personal service contracts for 2003/2004:
Matt Jordan - Football Summer Fitness (4%)
Matt Jordan - Weightlifting (4%)
Seven Wyllie - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Jason Morgan - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Matt Massey - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Mike Moser - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Jack Lazor - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Jim Pfleger - High School Assistant Football Coach (10%)
Mark Apple - Middle School Football Coach (8%)
Vince Fortney - Middle School Football Coach (8%)
Kristina McElrath - High School Assistant Volleyball Coach (10%)
Tina Faulhaber - High School Assistant Volleyball Coach (10%)
Tiffany Schenerlein - 8th Grade Volleyball Coach (8%)
Jeanette Poole - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach (8%)
Theo Cebulla - Head Girls Soccer Coach (12%) – two year contract
Theo Cebulla - Girls Soccer Summer Fitness (2%)
Randy Etling - Head Boys Soccer Coach (12%)
Randy Etling - Boys Soccer Summer Fitness (2%)
Mike Kelly - High School Band Director (8%)
Mike Kelly - High School Summer Band Director (9%)
Theo Cebulla - High School Assistant Band Director (4%)
Theo Cebulla - High School Assistant Summer Band Director (5%)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-67 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant personal service contracts for 2002/2003:
Josh Lacan - Middle School Girls Track ($2,098.56)
Vince Fortney - Middle School Boys Track ($2,098.56)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-68 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to grant a one-year limited classified contract to Tandi Knepper as an aide; effective January 6, 2003. She will serve a 90-day probationary period.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-69
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a
on-year limited classified contract to Craig Alderman as a custodian. He will work nine (9) hours per week
when school is in session, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-70 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to hire substitute teachers for 2002/2003: Dawn Gernentz, Patti Jo Jelinek, Colleen Harrison, Gina Gilcher.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-71 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to hire substitute classified employees for 2002/2003:
Jennifer Wampler - dietary aide
Robin Barton - secretary/clerk/aide
Shelly Pemberton - dietary aide
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-72
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept
Larry Kulhman’s resignation of his supplemental contract as Intermediate School
Student Council Tri-Advisor, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-73 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the following certified teachers for before and after school intervention, grade 3-6: Sue Andrews, Kristen Bizjak, Jane DeVol, Keri Dornack, Summer Wasko, and substitutes Sarah Carley and Eunicy Dolan. They will be paid $20 per hour with preparation time.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-74
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the
resignation of clerk Larayne Smith, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-75 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve Terri Foy as a volunteer coach of the High School Girl’s Bowling Teams.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Discussion took place regarding eligibility of post-secondary students in extra-curricular activities.
Moved
by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Special Board Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield
Board of Education met in the Board of Education Offices at
President Guy V. Pietra dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.
President Guy V. Pietra appointed himself to take minutes in the absence of the treasurer.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, James Kennedy, Guy Pietra, and David Vincent.
Moved
by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to enter executive session for the purpose
of considering the employment of and investigating complaints against public
employees; 7:03 p.m. Superintendent
Charles Klamer and Athletic Manager Greg McDivitt were invited into executive
session. Mr. McDivitt was excused
from the meeting at
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Board Member James Kennedy left the meeting at
President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent
to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Special Board Meeting -
Opening The James
A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Board of Education Offices at
President Guy V. Pietra dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.
Upon
roll call the following members were present: Gary Foy, James Kennedy, Guy
Pietra, and David Vincent. Patricia
Brett arrived at
03-76
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
No audience members were present for the meeting.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Mr. James Kennedy expressed his opinions on the half day attendance policy for athletics, its implementation, and exceptions used in other districts.
Attorney Leigh
Herington arrived at
PERSONNEL
03-77
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the
resignation of Jeff Gordon, Supervisor of Classified Personnel, effective
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to enter into executive session for the purpose of conferencing with an attorney regarding pending litigation, discussing complaints against a public employee, and preparing for negotiations; 7:15 p.m. Invited into executive session were Board Attorney Leigh Herington, Superintendent Charles Klamer, and Treasurer Michelle Seckman at differing times.
Ayes: Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Patricia Brett
arrived at
President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
Moved
by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Regular Board Meeting -
Opening The James
A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at
President Guy Pietra 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.
03-78
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
03-79 Moved by D, Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy to recognize Coach Brian Gorby, volunteer coaches Dave Donald and Eric Dunn, and the eighth grade boy’s basketball team for winning their second consecutive PCL Championship.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Present for the resolution were Eric Dunn, Lance Perry, Shane Andrews, T. Andrews, Ken Ruley, Renee Ruley, Jordan Johnson, Robert Carlisle, Stan Carlisle, Annette Carlisle, Aaron Kennedy, Lois Kennedy, Kevin Bouts, Jennifer Bouts, and Keileigh Bouts. Coach Brian Gorby arrived after the resolution.
03-80 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to recognize Coach Howard Moore, Coach Joe Brigham, and the girl’s varsity bowling team for earning the right to compete at the State Bowling Tournament.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Present for the resolution were Howard Moore, Joe Brigham, Nia Ellison, Kayla Foy, Terri Foy, and Rodger Foy.
National Honor Society Advisor Matt Jordon introduces current and newly inducted National Honor Society Members: Jack Breese, Matt Horbaly, Stephanie McCullough, Katie Hrobak, Carolyn Flint, Zach Sheehan, Ashley Cippolone, Christina Bell, Rena Meadows, Lisa Becks, Kara Carnahan, Holly Christopher, Lillian Crites, Sara Collins, Cheryl Diroll, Elizabeth Ellison, Cory Griffin, Michelle Hall, Mike Hixenbaugh, Karen Hoskins, Nicole Huzl, Jeffrey Kaiser, Erin McCullough, David Sheehan, Jake Shilling, Lindsey Simpson, Holly Stone, and Nikki Strope. Also present for the introductions were High School Principal Neil Wallace and High School Assistant Principal Craig Morgan.
03-81 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Rena Meadows for being chosen as December’s Portage County Teen of the Month.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Rena Meadows was present for the resolution.
03-82 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Jack Breese for being chosen as January’s Portage County Teen of the Month.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Jack Breeze was present for the resolution.
03-83 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to recognize those students who received all A’s for the second grading period:
12th
Christina Bell, Jack Breese,
Carolyn Flint, Kathleen Hrobak, Erin Jackson, Stephanie McCullough, Jarrid
McIntosh, Rena Meadows, Christina
Molnar, Zachary Sheehan, Jacob Shilling
11th
Lillian Crites, Aaron Currence,
Cheryl Diroll, Krista Foy, Cory Griffin, David Sheehan, Lindsy
Simpson
10th
Jenna Andrews, Alex Bell, Aaron
Boyle, Alex Ellerhorst, Stacy Girdler, Andrew Ohl, Cory
Yeagley
9th Theresa Borner
8th
Shane Andrews, Leah Brett, Robert
Carlisle, Amber Furillo, Tiffany Higgins, Autumn Molnar, Jared
Sheehan
7th
Lauren Molnar, Kristin
Opfer
12th
MCC
Amanda Carroll, Jaclyn Fortz,
Heidi Harshman
11th MCC Janet Duhon, Robert Kovacs, Stephanie
Plott, Eric Rand, Trina Spencer, Amy Turos
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Present for the resolution were Shane Andrews, T. Andrews, Robert Carlisle, Stan Carlisle, Annette Carlisle, Kristin Opfer, Dave Opfer, Theresa Opfer, Katie Opfer, and Ally Opfer.
Present at the meeting in addition to those already listed were Rodger Pettit, Linda Macek, Jim Gyulai, Rebecca Russell, Joann Strycyny, and Jared Hill (Record Courier representative).
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Mr. Rodger Pettit made a statement and present petitions to the board regarding changing the name of the official school nickname/mascot.
o Mr. Eric Dunn spoke on the High School Basketball program and its coaches.
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing complaints against a public employee; 8:02 p.m. No one was invited into executive session.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President
Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
o Discussion regarding the High School Basketball program and its coaches continued. Board and audience discussion followed.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the president’s report and dispensed with the other committee reports.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
03-84
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
minutes of the regular board meeting on
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-85 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for February 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-86 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by J. Kennedy to approve the Certificate of Availability for February 2003:
|
|
|
Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
23TR24434 |
|
|
Eco-Aire Systems, Inc. |
$300.00 |
|
23LR25568 |
|
|
Commercial Technical Serv. |
$226.75 |
|
23AM25619 |
|
|
Company Front |
$137.00 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-87 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept donations: Dreama Adkins – washing machine for the school district; Athletic Boosters - $2,000 for spring sports.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-88 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy a approve extended our contract with Robinson Health Affiliates, Inc. for random drug testing as required by federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, through December 31, 2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-89
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve fund
advances, effective
FROM: 001-7410-921 $9,675.46
TO: 006-5210 $9,675.46
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-90 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (#4) for the 2002/2003 fiscal year:
|
|
INITIAL |
PREVIOUS |
CURRENT |
CERTIFICATION |
|
FUND
CLASSIFICATION |
BUDGET |
AMENDMENT |
AMMENDMENT |
TO |
|
FUND
NAME |
CERTIFICATION |
REQUESTS |
REQUEST |
DATE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General
Fund |
9,921,833.27 |
637,520.49
|
(49,444.24) |
10,509,909.52 |
|
General
Fund Parity |
343,152.00 |
(824.08) |
(17,544.36) |
324,783.56 |
|
General
Bus Purchase |
35,000.00 |
0.00
|
(5,453.61) |
29,546.39 |
|
General
Fund Reserve |
50,664.73 |
0.00
|
0.00
|
50,664.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Special
Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
018 Public
Support |
118,000.00 |
15,702.81
|
(4,455.78) |
129,247.03 |
|
019 Martha Holden
|
2,040.00 |
0.88
|
0.00
|
2,040.88 |
|
031 Underground
Storage |
11,000.00 |
0.00
|
0.00
|
11,000.00 |
|
032 School Improv
Models |
0.00 |
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00 |
|
300 District Managed
Act |
82,000.00 |
949.41
|
8,276.00
|
91,225.41 |
|
416 Teacher
Development |
9,200.00 |
(3,000.00) |
(6,200.00) |
0.00 |
|
432 Management Info
Syst |
5,000.00 |
912.80
|
0.00
|
5,912.80 |
|
440 Entry Year
Programs |
0.00 |
0.00
|
6,000.00
|
6,000.00 |
|
447 DPIA |
21,022.00 |
5,682.30
|
(86.11) |
26,618.19 |
|
451 Network
Connectivity |
0.00 |
8,495.00
|
14,000.00
|
22,495.00 |
|
452 Schoolnet Prof
Devel |
5,000.00 |
5,717.06
|
(1,175.00) |
9,542.06 |
|
459 OhioReads
Classroom |
15,000.00 |
0.00
|
2,000.00
|
17,000.00 |
|
499
|
1,000.00 |
0.47
|
1,750.00
|
2,750.47 |
|
514 Eisenhower
Grants |
13,700.00 |
(9,710.50) |
0.00
|
3,989.50 |
|
516 Title
VI-B |
127,000.00 |
25,987.95
|
8,089.69
|
161,077.64 |
|
572 Title
I-TA |
186,000.00 |
37,568.08
|
17,024.10
|
240,592.18 |
|
573 Title V
Innov |
9,000.00 |
28.90
|
0.00
|
9,028.90 |
|
584 Title VI
SDFSC |
7,500.00 |
4,396.10
|
0.00
|
11,896.10 |
|
587 ECSE Preschool
Grants |
3,000.00 |
1,678.00
|
0.00
|
4,678.00 |
|
590 Title
II-A |
0.00 |
72,449.00
|
8,425.43
|
80,874.43 |
|
599 Title II-D / Misc
Federal |
56,000.00 |
(24,656.13) |
0.00
|
31,343.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt
Service |
|
|
|
|
|
002 Bond
Retirement-Building |
701,642.00 |
(6,704.51) |
0.00
|
694,937.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
Projects |
|
|
|
|
|
004 Building
Project |
0.00 |
89.75
|
17.08
|
106.83 |
|
450 School Net
Plus |
0.00 |
19,692.99
|
0.00
|
19,692.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
006
Lunchroom |
400,300.00 |
24,781.80
|
82,800.00
|
507,881.80 |
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
27,500.00 |
3,497.26
|
(400.00) |
30,597.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
|
|
|
007 Webb
Trust |
1,700.00 |
0.00
|
61.00
|
1,761.00 |
|
007
|
20,500.00 |
1,484.57
|
(6,074.06) |
15,910.51 |
|
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 |
265.00 |
(75.00) |
0.00
|
190.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
60,500.00 |
301.98
|
(1,540.77) |
59,261.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,234,715.00 |
822,008.16
|
56,069.37 |
13,112,792.53 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-91 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Amended Permanent Appropriations for the 2002/2003 fiscal year:
|
|
PERMANENT |
|
FUND
CLASSIFICATION |
APPROPRIATION |
|
FUND
NAME |
REQUEST |
|
|
|
|
General
Fund |
10,124,637.00 |
|
General
Fund Parity |
324,783.56 |
|
General
Bus Purchase |
0.00 |
|
General
Fund Reserve |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Special
Revenue |
|
|
018 Public
Support |
103,835.36 |
|
019 Martha Holden
|
2,000.00 |
|
031 Underground
Storage |
0.00 |
|
032 School Improv
Models |
0.00 |
|
300 District Managed
Act |
74,591.66 |
|
416 Teacher
Development |
0.00 |
|
432 Management Info
Syst |
5,912.80 |
|
440 Entry Year
Programs |
6,000.00 |
|
447 DPIA |
26,618.19 |
|
451 Network
Connectivity |
22,495.00 |
|
452 Schoolnet Prof
Devel |
9,542.06 |
|
459 OhioReads
Classroom |
17,000.00 |
|
499
|
2,750.47 |
|
514 Eisenhower
Grants |
3,989.50 |
|
516 Title
VI-B |
161,077.64 |
|
572 Title
I-TA |
240,592.18 |
|
573 Title V
Innov |
9,028.90 |
|
584 Title VI
SDFSC |
11,896.10 |
|
587 ECSE Preschool
Grants |
4,678.00 |
|
590 Title
II-A |
80,874.43 |
|
599 Title II-D / Misc
Federal |
31,343.87 |
|
|
|
|
Debt
Service |
|
|
002 Bond
Retirement-Building |
492,222.50 |
|
|
|
|
Capital
Projects |
|
|
004 Building
Project |
106.83 |
|
450 School Net
Plus |
19,692.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
006
Lunchroom |
500,276.75 |
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
29,960.60 |
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
007 Webb
Trust |
1,761.00 |
|
007
|
10,500.00 |
|
007 Gym
Trust |
86.00 |
|
007 Martha Holden
|
0.00 |
|
007 HS Library
Memorial |
0.00 |
|
007 A G Riggs
Trust |
190.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
47,253.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
12,365,696.84 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-92 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Amended Five Year Financial Forecast for the 2002/2003 fiscal year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-93 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by J. Kennedy 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, 2003, 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 mil limitation.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-94 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by J. Kennedy to accept a donation of $35.31 from Target to the Middle School Principal’s account.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-95 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to designate the treasurer to act as the privacy official responsible for development and implementation of covered entities, privacy policies and procedures and the contact person responsible for receiving complaints and providing information for the James A. Garfield Local School District in regards to the Portage Area School Consortium Employee Group Health Plan in compliance with the “HIPAA Privacy Rule”.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-96 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve paying Jeff Gordon $18.00 per hour, maximum five (5) hours each month for April through June 2003 to complete State and Federal Cafeteria Reports.
Ayes: Brett, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: Foy, Kennedy
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
03-97
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
5th grade field trip to
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-98 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the school calendar for 2003/2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
03-99 Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of Jason Morgan’s supplemental contract for 2003/2004 as High School Assistant Varsity Football Coach.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-100 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to hire Home Tutors for the 2002/2003 school year: Kelly Roach, Jean Colosetti, Cindy Hoskins.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-101
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to hire
Richard Sampson as Ohio Reads Tutor for the balance of the 2002/2003 year, 3.5
hours per day, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-102 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to hire substitute teacher for the 2002/2003 year: Jane Parker, John Parker, Patrick Ryan, Kirsten Rall, Frank Falkman.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-103 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to hire substitute classified staff for 2002/2003:
Jenny Wampler - bus aide
Charlotte Smith - dietary aide
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-104 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to grant personal service contracts to Diane Carmen as High School Head Volleyball Coach (12%) and Volleyball Summer Fitness (2%) for 2003/2004.
Ayes: Brett, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: Foy, Kennedy
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-105
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept Jean
Colosetti’s resignation due to retirement at the end of the day
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Superintendent Charles Klamer read for the first time the following proposed policy updates/revisions/additions:
#2270 RELIGION IN THE CURRICULUM
#2340
FIELD AND OTHER DISTRICT-SPONSORED TRIPS
#2430 DISTRICT-SPONSORED CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
#5730
EQUAL ACCESS FOR NONDISTRICT-SPONSORED, STUDENT CLUBS AND
ACTIVITIES
#8800
RELIGIOUS/PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES
#8800A
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES/CEREMONIES
#8800B
RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IN THE DISTRICT
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing complaints against public employees; 9:10 p.m. Invited into executive session at differing times were Superintendent Charles Klamer, Linda Macek, and Jim Gyulai.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
10:
Moved
by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Special Board Meeting -
Opening The James
A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Board of Education Offices at
President Guy V. Pietra dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence.
Upon
roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, Guy
Pietra, and David Vincent. James
Kennedy arrived at
03-106
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Present at the meeting at varying times were Karl Hecky, Sherry Hecky, Jim Gyulai, Leigh Herington, Greg McDivitt, Daryl Anderson, and Ron Stone.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Karl Hecky and Sherry Hecky expressed their opinions on the High School Boys Basketball Program and the coaches.
James Kennedy
arrived at
Moved by J.
Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to enter into executive session for the purpose
of preparing for negotiations, conferencing with an attorney on pending or
imminent litigation, investigating complaints against public employees, and
considering the employment of public employees; 7:25 p.m. Invited into executive session were
Attorney Leigh Herington (
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
PERSONNEL
03-107
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
an unpaid leave of absence for Mrs. Angela Zervas, a first grade teacher,
effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-108
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept the
resignations of teacher Patricia Amor and clerk Gay Noland due to retirement,
effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-109
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to employ Mr.
Donald Wilcox as interim Supervisor of Classified Personnel, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-110
Moved by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to table
until the regular
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved
by J. Kennedy, seconded by D. Vincent to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Kennedy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Regular Board Meeting -
Opening The James
A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at
President Guy Pietra 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, Guy Pietra, and David Vincent. James Kennedy was absent.
03-111
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
03-112
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to declare
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-113
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to recognized Max Ellerhorst for receiving a “Gold
Key”, the highest honor awarded by Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for 2003,
for his photograph which is currently in
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-114 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to recognize Kaleigh Gilmer, 2nd grade, for receiving 3rd place honor at the N.E. Regional Youth Art Month Exhibit.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Kaleigh Gilmer and Kristine Gilmer were present for the resolution.
Present at the meeting in addition to those already listed were Rodger Pettit, Mike Cook, Don Moore, Scott Stacy, Theresa Stacy, Colette Beatty, Marjorie Palmer, Diane Carmen, Becky Russell, Matt Hindman, Kyle Bichler, and Jared Hill (Record Courier representative).
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Mr. Don Moore expressed his views to the board regarding changing the name of the official school nickname/mascot.
o Mr. Rodger Pettit questioned the board regarding the advertising for bids of a school bus on the agenda.
o Mr. Matt Hindman questioned the board regarding the hiring of a High School Boys Basketball Coach.
o Mrs. Becky Russell expressed concerns regarding the scaffolding used in the auditorium.
o Mrs. Patricia Brett expressed concerns regarding the lighting in the auditorium.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.
Patricia
Brett gave the
Patricia Brett gave the Legislative Liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
03-115
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
minutes of the regular board meeting on
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-116 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for March 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
03-117 Moved by D. Vincent,