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.
2004
January 2004
Organizational
Meeting -
I,
Gary Foy, swear that I will support the Constitution of the
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Michelle Seckman, Treasurer
I,
David Vincent, swear that I will support the Constitution of the
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David Vincent
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Michelle Seckman, Treasurer
I,
Deral White, swear that I will support the Constitution of the
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Deral White
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Michelle Seckman, Treasurer
The
budget hearing took place at
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Middle School Library at
President
Pro-Tempore Gary Foy called the meeting to order at
President Pro-Tempore Gary Foy led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, Guy Pietra, David Vincent, and Deral White.
Jim Gyulai was present.
04-01 Patricia Brett nominated Guy Pietra for president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2004 calendar year.
David Vincent seconded Guy Pietra’s nomination.
Moved by D. White, seconded by P. Brett to close nominations for president.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Foy declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming Guy Pietra for president of the board for the 2004 calendar year:
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Foy declared the motion passed.
04-02 Guy Pietra nominated Gary Foy for vice-president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2004 calendar year.
David Vincent seconded Gary Foy’s nomination.
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to close nominations for vice-president.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming Gary Foy for vice-president of the board for the 2004 calendar year:
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-03 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to approve bonds in the amount of $20,000 each for the Treasurer, the Superintendent, and the Board President.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-04
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to set regular
monthly meetings of the Board of Education for the second Thursday of every
month, beginning at
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-05 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to establish a Service Fund for board members an appropriate $7,500.00 for this purpose.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-06 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White 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 2004 calendar year and through the organizational meeting in 2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-07 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent 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 2004 calendar year and through the organizational meeting in 2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-08
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize
the Treasurer to secure advances from the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-09 Moved by P. Brett, 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 2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-10 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Superintendent to act as Purchasing Agent for the school district through the organizational meeting of 2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-11 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent 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, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-12 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White 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 & Adrus”.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-13 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent 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, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-14 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to authorize the Treasurer to make advances from the General Fund.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-15 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White 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: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-16 Moved by P. Brett, 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: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-17 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Record-Courier as the official newspaper of general circulation for legal notices.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-18 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to confirm the existing policies of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education are in effect for the 2004 calendar year and through the organizational meeting of 2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy Pietra appointed Deral White 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 (with Deral White as alternate) to the superintendent’s committee for OAPSE Labor Management.
President Guy Pietra recommended to the superintendent that he appoint Guy Pietra and Patricia Brett (with Deral White as alternate) to the superintendent’s committee for GEA Labor Management.
President Guy Pietra recommended to the superintendent that he appoint David Vincent and Deral White to the superintendent’s committee for Athletic Task Force.
President Guy Pietra recommended to the superintendent that he appoint Guy Pietra and David Vincent to the superintendent’s committee for Policy Review.
President Guy Pietra let stand all existing committees of the calendar year 2004.
04-19 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize continued membership in the Portage Area Schools Council of Governments – Health, Property and Fleet Insurance Consortium.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-20
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to appoint the
Superintendent to serve as a trustee on the Portage Area Schools Consortium to
represent the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-21 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to approve mailing Board meeting notices to those who submit stamped, self-addressed envelopes, except the Record-Courier and the Weekly Villager.
Ayes: Bret, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-22 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the tax budget for fiscal year 2005 as follows:
WHEREAS school districts must adopt an annual budget for the coming school year (July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005) by or about January 15, 2004; 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: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-23 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve NEOLA’s continuing update service for calendar year 2004 at an annual fee of $1,550.00 (approximate).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-24 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve continued membership in the Community, University and Educational Purchasing Association (C.U.E.) for fiscal year 2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-25 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett 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, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-26 Moved by G. Foy, 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: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-27 Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to appoint Patricia Brett to the Maplewood Career Center Board of Education for the 3-year term effective January 2004 through December 2006.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
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. Deral White was absent.
04-28
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett 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 were Jim Gyulai and Rosalice Manlove.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Superintendent Charles Klamer presented the Board Members with recognition certificates for National School Boards Month.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o David Vincent requested that it be considered to allow water into the gymnasiums during events. Rosalice Manlove responded that the bleachers are electronic and it has been advised that beverages and foods not to be allowed.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.
Patricia
Brett gave the
Deral White was not present to give the Legislative Liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
04-29
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the
minutes of the regular board meeting on
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-30 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the financial reports for December 2003.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-31 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Certificate of Availability for December 2003:
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Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
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24ES27766 |
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Derek Hatcher |
$500.00 |
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24HS27806 |
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$1,360.00 |
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24HS27816 |
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$560.00 |
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24ES27834 |
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Schindler Elevator Corp. |
$440.70 |
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24HS27839 |
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Jostens, Inc. |
$7,504.47 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-32
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the
donation of a
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-33 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept the following donations: $100.00 from Dick Brockett for High School Boys’ Basketball
$575.00 from National Drivers Training for the High School Principal’s Account
$62.37 from K-Mart for the Elementary School Principal’s Account
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-34
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
following fund advance, effective
FROM: 001-7410-921 $249.90
TO: 584-5210-9904 $249.90
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-35
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Second
National Bank of
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-36 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the following banks as depositories for active and/or inactive funds for the period of 2/01/2004 throug 1/31/2006: Huntington National Bank and The Middlefield Banking Company.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-37
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to approve a
revision to the High School Model United Nations Student Activity budget to
include additional fundraisers of “Talent Show” ($200.00) and
additional expenditures of “Additional Trip to
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
04-38 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Megan Rivers as an open enrollment student for the balance of the 2003/2004 year; she recently moved out of the Garfield District.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
04-39
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the
resignation of Mrs. Lisa Hague as a custodian, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-40 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett grant a personal service contract to James Pfleger for High School Assistant Summer Football Fitness for 2004/2005 ($556.60)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-41 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire Lisa Hague as a substitute custodian for the balance of the 2003/2004 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-42 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to grant a one-year limited contract to Samantha Foy as Budgetary Clerk in the Treasurer’s office at a salary of $24,000 annually for eight (8) hours per day, 260 days per year, with 12 paid holidays, effective 01/12/2004 (pro-rated 122 days - $11,261.54).
Ayes: Brett, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Abstain: Foy
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President
Guy V. Pietra declared the board in recess from
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Clancy informed the board that they would like the expulsion appeal hearing of the minor son held in open session.
The following individuals were sworn in and gave testimony or statements:
Rosalice Manlove, Middle School Principal
Charles C. Klamer, Superintendent
Michael Clancy
Jacqueline Clancy
Cheryl Miller
Jennifer Little
Heather Spreitzer
Opportunities were given for the board and hearing participants to ask questions.
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session for the purpose of deliberating the testimony given in the expulsion hearing; 8:56 p.m. Invited into executive session for a portion of the time was Superintendent Charles Klamer.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President
Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
04-43 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to uphold the expulsion as it stands of Sean Clancy.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, 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, David Vincent, and Deral White.
04-44
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
04-45 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to recognize Michael Brett for achieving “Outstanding Delegate” status at the Ohio Model United Nations conference.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Michael Brett and Tom Brett were present.
04-46 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to recognize Elizabeth Ellison for achieving “Outstanding Leadership” status at the Ohio Model United Nations conference.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-47 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Middle School P.C.L. Wrestling Champions: Travis Harbert (7th), 86 lbs; Chris Taylor (8th), 150 lbs; Dan Lipstreu (8th), 172 lbs
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Chris Taylor, Bobbi Taylor, Kenneth Taylor, Dan Lipstreu, and Sue Lipstreu were present.
04-48 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize those students who received all A’s for the second grading period:
7th Lindsay Boyle, Alethea Brown, Cheryl Carlisle,
Ashley Mullins, Christine Wilthew
8th Kristin Opfer
9th Dean Bell, Robert Carlisle, Katherine Pollard,
Jared Sheehan, Vinton Sisson, Amber Russomanno
10th Theresa Borner, Kayla Brown, Michelle Horbaly
11th Alex Bell, Alex Ellerhorst, Stacy Girdler, Alison
Turk, Michelle Turk, Tara Vanhorn, Cory Yeagley
12th Aaron Currence, Cheryl Diroll, Elizabeth Ellison,
Kayla Foy, Jeffrey Kiser, Ryan Pochedly, David Sheehan, Bruce White
MCC 11th Jacqueline Anderson, Kelly Cooper, Kristen Cooper, Rebecca
Custer, Brooke Elwood, Timothy Kish, Michael Liner, Matthew Smith, Joseph
Tokos, Rebecca Umbel
MCC 12th Janet Duhon, Ashley Earnest, Robert Kovacs, Stephanie Plott,
William Prosen, Eric Rand, Trina Spencer, Stacy Vanek
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Cheryl Carlisle, Ashley Mullins, Robert Carlisle, Stan Carlisle, and Annette Carlisle were present.
04-49
Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to recognize past
Board of Education members who served the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Michael Cooper, Gary Twarzik, Phil Ziska, Kay Ziska, Chris Johnson, Gene Brunn, Jody Schroath, Forrest Potter, John Ziska, Mark Manlove, Rosalice Manlove, Marilyn Paul, A. Donn Olin, John W. Porter, Roger Winchell, and Gladys Newcomb were present.
Also present at the meeting were: Gretchen Cram, Rick Patrick, Neil Wallace, Dave Spiker, Jim Gyulai, Craig Dlugokecki, Janice Brown, Ruth Smere, and David O’Brien from the Record Courier.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Jim Gyulai questioned the board on the hiring of coaches when classified positions are being cut.
o Gary Twardzik commented on the building project and bond issue campaigns.
o Michael Brett spoke about the winning seasons of our sports teams.
o Craig Dlugokecki questioned the board regarding expenditures on sports programs and education and the openness of the school buildings to the public.
o Becky Russell thanked the board for the use of the buildings by Cub Scouts.
o Board members responded to questions and made comments.
Moved by D. White,
seconded by D. Vincent to enter executive session to discuss the hiring of
personnel;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy V. Pietra
declared the board back in regular session; 9:
President Guy V. Pietra
called a special meeting for
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.
Patricia
Brett gave the
Deral White gave the Legislative Liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
04-50
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
minutes of the regular board meeting on
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-51 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for January 2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-52 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Certificate of Availability for January 2004:
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Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
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24IS27102 |
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Campus Agendas |
$136.10 |
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24ES27831 |
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Steven Anderson |
$600.00 |
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24AO27908 |
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Christley, Herington, Pierce |
$781.25 |
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24MS27942 |
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Jaktek Signs & Graphics |
$263.50 |
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24AM27972 |
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$125.00 |
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24HS27994 |
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Audio Extremes |
$200.00 |
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24AM27997 |
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Rootstown Athletics |
$125.00 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-53 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to accept donations: $56.70 from Verizon for the Elementary School Principal’s Account, $175.00 anonymous for the High School Athletics/Baseball, $365.00 from Alan Harbert to High School Athletics/Wrestling.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-54
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to approve the
following fund advances, effective
FROM: 001-7410-921 $6,008.13
TO: 572-5210-9904 $6,008.13
FROM: 001-7410-921 $ 415.84
TO: 573-5210-9903 $ 415.84
FROM: 001-7410-921 $ 710.44
TO: 590-5210-9904 $ 710.44
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-55 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the balance of the Class of 2003 be payable to Josten’s for the Jaguar 2003 yearbook for senior color pages (additional cost for yearbook) in the amount of $835.01.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-56 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the revised high school secretaries’ job descriptions.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-57 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve an Internet Service Agreement with the Stark-Portage Area Computer Consortium (SPARCC) for fiscal year 2004/2004 at a cost of $10,983.00.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-58
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
liability insurance for the period of
Liability Policy: $6,391.00
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 $3,478.00
Limit of Liability / Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 / $2,000,000
Total
Premium $9,869.00
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-59 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Treasurer to establish fund 018-9825 for Auditorium Improvements.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-60 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to approve Auditorium Improvements Student Activity Policy & Purpose Budget Statement.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-61 Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to approve student activity budget revisions:
- Middle School Drama Productions Student Activity Budget to include additional expenditures for “electrical improvements, materials, and installation of lighting system upgrade - $7,000.00”.
- High School Student Council Student Activity Budget to include additional fundraisers for “donations - $200.00 and fundraiser assembly - $300.00”.
- High School Interact Student Activity Budget to include additional fundraisers for “Cody Wilson Bracelet Sales - $600.00, food concessions- $50.00” and additional expenditures for “donations to Cody Wilson scholarship - $650.00”
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-62 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the written proposal to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education outlining the strategies developed to eliminate the school district’s projected deficit for FY2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-63 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to support the Citizens for the Library’s campaign to promote the passage of a 1.0 mil, 5 year operating levy for the Portage County District Library.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-64
Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve a
$150 donation to the committee for the employee recognition banquet
(“Spring Fling”)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-65
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the fiscal
year ended
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
04-66 Move by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to approve Carter and Kevin Jenkins and Stephen Strop as open enrollment students for the balance of the 2003/2004 school year; they recently moved out of the Garfield District.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-67 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve Nikki Coatney as a tuition student for the balance of the 2003/2004 school year, effective 1/20/2004 (second semester).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-68 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve an overnight trip for the High School Baseball team March 26 through 28, 2004 (over spring break). The Board will accept fuel, mileage and maintenance expenses for the bus.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
04-69
Moved by D. White , seconded
by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of Mr. Richard Teresi, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-70
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
recommendation of President Guy Pietra to grant a three-year limited contract
as superintendent to Mr. Charles C. Klamer, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-71 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to hire substitute teachers for 2003/2004: Timothy Danner, Melissa Foy, Ellen Monroe, Denaya Clark.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-72 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to grant supplemental / personal service contracts for 2004/2005:
High School Assistant Football – Matt Massey ($2,894.32), Steven Wyllie ($2,894.32), Michael Moser ($2,894.32), Rob Kimble ($2,783.00), Jim Pflegar ($2,894.32), Rob Hindman (70% - $1,948.10), Jason Brown (30% - $834.90)
Middle School Football – Mark Apple ($2,404.51), Brian Wilkerson ($2,226.40), Anthony Maiorca ($2,226.40)
High School Assistant Volleyball – Kristina McElrath ($2,894.32)
8th Grade Volleyball – Tiffany Schenerlein ($2,315.46)
7th Grade Volleyball – Jeanette Poole ($2,582.62)
High School Golf – 2 years – Mark Rado ($2,315.46 for 2004/2005; $2,476.66 for 2005/2006)
Middle School Cross Country Coach – Jessamynn Byrnes ($1,391.50)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: White
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-73
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept the
resignation of Patricia Hoobler, dietary aide, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-74 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to accept Charles Schrader’s resignation of his personal service contract as High School Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach for 2003/2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-75 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a personal service contract to Tony Whitmer as High School Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach for 2003/2004 ($2,701.90).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-76 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to hire Dwayne Cunningham as a substitute custodian for the balance of the 2003/2004 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-77 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to approve transferring classified staff: Tandi Knepper from Elementary School Clerk to High School Secretary, Carol Bogucki from Bus Driver to High School Custodian.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-78 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to hire Kristina Benjamin as a substitute teacher for the 2003/2004 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved
by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy 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 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, David Vincent, and Deral White.
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel and conferencing with an attorney concerning pending or imminent litigation; 6:12 p.m. Invited into executive session were Attorney Thomas Reitz, Superintendent Charles Klamer, and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President
Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
President
Guy V. Pietra called a special board meeting for
Moved
by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Special Board
Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Middle School Library at
President Guy 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, David Vincent, and Deral White.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel; 7:26 p.m. Invited into executive session were Attorney Ron Habowski, Superintendent Charles Klamer, and Treasurer Michelle Seckman.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Guy V. Pietra left the
meeting at
Vice
President Gary Foy declared the board back in regular session;
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Foy 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, David Vincent, and Deral White.
04-79
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept and
approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
04-80 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to recognize Coach Howard Moore and Coach Joe Brigham for coaching the James A. Garfield High School Girls’ Bowling Team to an undefeated regular season and participation at the State Bowling Tournament where they placed 5th in the State. The lady bowlers include Nia Ellison, who placed 4th in individual competition at State; Kayla Foy, who placed 12th in individual competition at State; Brooke Elwood, Krista Foy and Sharissa Stamper.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Howard Moore, Joe Brigham, Nia Ellison, Debbie Ellison, Kayla Foy, Brooke Elwood, Dennis Elwood, and Krista Foy were present.
04-81 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Coach Alan Harbert for coaching our high school wrestlers to Regional and State competition – Dale Ochwat who placed 2nd at the Northeast Regional Division III Tournament qualifying him for State competition; Domonick DeGenero and Kevin Lohr who also participated in the Northeast Regional Division III Tournament.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Dale Ochwat and Dale Ochwat II were present.
04-82
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to recognize our
Middle School and
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Gabe Poucher and Sharon Poucher were present.
Also present at the meeting were: Jim Gyulai, Becky Russell, Diana Savick, Rodger Pettit, Neil Wallace, Jan Brown, Frank Brown, Paula Cline, and Lisa White.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Mr. Dale Ochwat commended the board on their recognition of students.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.
Patricia
Brett gave the
Deral White gave the Legislative Liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
04-83
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
minutes of the regular board meeting on
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-84 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the financial reports for February 2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-85 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to approve the Certificate of Availability for February 2004:
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|
|
Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
24HS27834 |
|
|
Deluxe Cleaners |
$335.50 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-86 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to accept donations: $112.00 from Jack Lazor to High School Athletics (football).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-87
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to approve the
following fund advances, effective
FROM: 001-7410-921 $ 152.45
TO: 584-5210-9904 $ 152.45
FROM: 001-7410-921 $2,090.62
TO: 599-5210-9903 $2,090.62
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-88 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy 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, 2004, 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 mil 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 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, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
04-89
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the
following seniors for graduation on
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Morgan Lyn Ankrom |
Michelle Lynn Hall |
Dana Lynne Ramsell |
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Gregory Edward Barton |
Victoria Lee Hall |
Eric Benjamin Rand |
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Lisa Marie Becks |
Bryan Keith Hartman |
Michelle Rachel Riffle |
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Farrell Gene Belknap III |
Steven Henry Hecky |
Suzanne Rebecca Riffle |
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Daniel Mark Binns II |
Karen Elizabeth Hoskin |
Victoria Marie Riley |
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Nina Marie Binns |
Rachel Nicole Hubler |
David Michael Rodhe |
|
Lucinda Cherie Bosh |
Serena Louise Hunt |
Stephanie Nicole Rodhe |
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Michael Francis Brett |
Richard Alexander Hunter |
Matthew Peter Rowley |
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Joel Robert Brosius |
Nicole Marie Huzl |
Paul Robert Ruley IV |
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Jon Thomas Buckholdt |
Kyle Brandon Kahoun |
Jeremy Allen Rupert |
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Kara Rae Carnahan |
Jeffrey Lee Kaiser |
David Oliver Schaffer |
|
Brittany Renee Carter |
Carleta Lynn Kerr |
James Robert Seaborn |
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Evelyn Cruz Chandley |
Amanda Marie Keyser |
David Raymond Sheehan |
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Holly |
Darrell Wayne Kirkwood Jr. |
Eric L. Shipman III |
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Sara Marie Collins |
Gregory Robert Kittle |
Lindsy Alyse Simpson |
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Nicole Denise Conway |
Tia Marie Knepper |
Douglas Edward Smith |
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Brain James Cooper |
Robert Joseph Kovacs |
Rebecca Ann Smith |
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Lillian Irene Crites |
Marc Adam Krysinski |
Tyler Keith Smith |
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Aaron Taylor Currence |
Jennifer Marie Lisa |
Cody Alan Snyder |
|
Domonick DeGenero |
Kevin James Lohr |
Matthew David Soltese |
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Cheryl Anne Diroll |
Michael Joseph Long |
Trina M. Spencer |
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Janet Marie Duhon |
John Michael Manista |
Amanda Jean Stark |
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Ashley A. Earnest |
Dominic Joseph Marino |
Melissa Marie Steele |
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Cassandra Crystal Marie
Ellison |
Kevin Shawn Matzek |
Dawn Marie Stock |
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Elizabeth Marie Ellison |
Nicole Leeanne Mauney |
Amy Marie Strope |
|
Ryan Matthew Ely |
Nichole Marie Maxwell |
Nichole Ashley Strope |
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Amanda Doris Lee Farley |
Phillip lee McCoy |
Cortney Lee Summers |
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Angelica Alynn Fiffick |
Erin Leigh McCullough |
Joseph Robert Svonavec |
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Erik James Flegal |
Samantha Marie Milanko |
Russell Glen Swartz |
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Erica Nicole Fortney |
Shawn Scott Miller |
Stephanie Ann Taylor |
|
Kayla Marie Foy |
Tanya Nicole Miller |
Sandra Dee Tinch |
|
Krista Elaine Foy |
Stephanie Loraine Monroe |
Jolie Marie Trudick |
|
Matthew David Furillo |
Michael Edward Moore |
Amy Rachelle Turos |
|
Dennis William Gadowski |
Lauren Rae Patrick |
Joshua Adam Vanek |
|
Rebecca Suzanne Garrett |
Amanda Rae Perrine |
Stacy Elayne Venek |
|
Vincent James Gonzales |
Jennifer Lynn Pickett |
Shawn William Welms |
|
Melissa Ann Graham |
Stephanie Mae Plott |
Bruce Franklin White |
|
Adam Lewis Gray |
Ryan Randall Pochedly |
Damian Artennis White |
|
Cory Allen Griffin |
Megan Nicole Polifrone |
Paul Ray Whitehair |
|
Constance Marie Gruszewski |
William Richard Prosen |
Thomas Robert Young Jr. |
|
Jodi Louise Gutherie |
Ashley Elizabeth
Provenzale |
Matthew Thomas Zimmerman |
|
Melinda S. Berkebile |
|
|
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-90 Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to approve the calendar for the 2004/2005 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-91
Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
the 5th grade overnight trip to
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-92 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve open enrollment student for the balance of the 2003/2004 school year: Lindsey Jones and Bret Reynolds.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-93 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve offering a Physical Science course this summer for freshmen students who took Biology I during the 2003/2004 school year. The cost of the course will be $125 and students will receive credit and a grade toward graduation.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
04-94 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve Cindy Quiggle as a volunteer to advise the Eco (Science) Club for the balance of the 2003/2004 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-95 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to hire substitute teachers for 2003/2004: Mary Eigner, Pamela Foster, Norman Fashing, Mary Allcorn
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-96 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to grant personal service contracts for 2004/2005 to Roderick Simmons as Head Boys’ Soccer Coach ($3,339.60) and Boys’ Soccer Summer Fitness ($556.60).
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-97
Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a
three-year limited administrative contract to Mr. Neil Wallace as High School
Principal, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-98
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a three-year
limited administrative contract to Dr. G. David Spiker as Elementary School
Principal, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-99
Move by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a
two-year limited administrative contract to Mr. Greg McDivitt as Athletic
Director, effective
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-100
Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve
the superintendent’s recommendation for the suspension of Mr. Kent
Polen’s administrative contract as Principal of the
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-101 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to hire Kristina McElrath and Larry Kuhlman as home tutors for the 2003/2004 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-102 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept the resignation of Larry Kuhlman’s supplemental contracts for S.A.D.D Co-Advisor and the 5th Grade Math Co-Coach for the balance of the 2003/2004 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-103 Moved by D. White, seconded by P. Brett to hire John Pascarella as a substitute teacher for 2003/2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to adjourn;
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Special/Regular
Board Meeting –
Opening The James A. Garfield Board of Education
met in the Elementary 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. Deral White
arrived at
04-104
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
04-105 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent recognize Greg Barton and Jeffrey Kaiser for being selected the Portage County Teen of the Month; Greg in January and Jeffrey in February.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Both Greg Barton and Jeffrey Kaiser were present.
Also present at the meeting were: Jan Brown, Jim Gyulai, Shannon Gallagher, Roberta Gallagher, Kristina McElrath, Pat Singelyn, Paula Cline, Gay Noland, Judi Gyulai, Matt R. Coulter, Rich Teresi, Debbie Woodrum, Donna J. Becki, Down Prigodich, Mary Joe Stefanek, Lisa White, Ellen Rybak, Cheryl Abraham, Katie Pietra, Jack Schultz, Jeanne A. Pfiefer, Samantha Martin, Diana Figueroo, Samanta Pietra, Amber L. Mast, Brittany Thompson, Tara E. Vanhorn, Tara Baldwin, Amanda Perrine, Tracy Gachnour, Mylisa Gachnour, Traci Ruzinisky, Kris Brodzinsky, and S. J. Carley.
An opportunity was given for public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items:
o Mr. Jack Schultz questioned the board on a solution for the water drainage onto his property.
o Individuals questioned the board and made comments regarding the reduction in staff of the vocal music instructor. Among those individuals were Jim Gyulai, Matt Coulter, Samantha Pietra, Tara Vanhorn, Amanda Perrine, Amber Mast, Samantha Martin, and Beth Brawley along with others.
o Individuals questioned the board and made comments regarding the reduction in staff of the Intermediate School Principal. Among those individuals were Dawn Prigodich, Gay Noland, Debbie Woodrum, Cheryl Abraham, Mary Jo Stefanek, and Lisa White along with others.
o Individuals questioned the board and made commends regarding the importance of and priorities of academics and athletics. Among those individuals were Debbie Woodrum and Sara Carley along with others.
o Paula Cline spoke about the Reduction in Staff from her position as GEA President.
Mr. Deral White arrived at
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
04-106
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize
WHEREAS, the Board of Education takes this opportunity to recognize you on this very special day and extends their appreciation to each staff member for your daily dedication throughout the entire year, and
WHEREAS, you as one of the 178 employees is recognized for the valuable contribution you make to our students each day of each school year, and
WHEREAS, you are recognized for this high level of commitment you demonstrate in carrying out your assignment each day that makes the James A. Garfield Schools a great place for kids to learn and an enjoyable place for adults to work, and
WHEREAS, it is noticed that you exceed expectations for our students each day as a teacher or support staff member while also serving as an excellent role model,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the James A. Garfield Board of Education by a 5-0 vote on the eighth day of April in the year Two Thousand and Four each staff member is duly commended for the work you have done throughout the 2003/2004 year and declare May 4, 2004 Staff Recognition Day.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.
Patricia
Brett gave the
Deral White gave the Legislative Liaison report.
Michelle Seckman gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
04-107 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on 3/11/2004 and the special meeting on 3/04/2004 as submitted.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-108 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to approve the financial reports for March 2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-109 Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Certificate of Availability for March 2004:
|
PO # |
PO Date |
Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
24IS28007 |
01/13/2004 |
12/22/2003 |
Cherrydale Farms |
$8,000.00 |
|
24MA28111 |
02/03/2004 |
01/27/2004 |
Western Reserve Farm Co |
$ 151.41 |
|
24IS28395 |
03/24/2004 |
01/29/2004 |
Cherry Valley Lodge |
$ 203.94 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-110 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to accept donations from the P.T.O. valued at $25,759.74.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-111 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to accept other donations:
27 Softball uniform shirts, valued at $380.00, from Coach John Cicero
$200.00 from Deluxe Corp. for the Elementary School Principal Account / Library
$325.00 from MVP’s for Middle School Principal Account / BETA Club
$564.03 from Garfield P.T.O. for Elementary School Principal / Hand Chimes
$250.00 from Athletic Boosters for High School Athletics / Baseball
$44.41 from Target for Middle School Principal Account
$106.59 from Target for Elementary School Principal Account
$125.00 form Larry Kuhlman for S.A.D.D
$75.00 from Peg Paul, Robert Murray, and Tracy Murray for High School Band in honor of Robert Layer
$50.00 from Chuck and Linda Klamer for High School Band in honor of Robert Layer
$110.35 from Carole Miller-Rotilie for the Cody Wilson Scholarship / High School Student Council
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-112 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources #5 for the 2003/2004 fiscal year, effective 3/31/2004:
|
|
INITIAL |
PREVIOUS |
CURRENT |
CERTIFICATION |
|
FUND CLASSIFICATION |
BUDGET |
AMENDMENT |
AMMENDMENT |
TO |
|
FUND NAME |
CERTIFICATION |
REQUESTS |
REQUEST |
DATE |
|
General Fund |
10,724,109.00 |
(330,130.71) |
(55,354.73) |
10,338,623.56 |
|
General Fund Parity |
0.00 |
75,884.88
|
|
75,884.88 |
|
General Bus Purchase |
0.00 |
30,000.00
|
(15,777.30) |
14,222.70 |
|
General Fund Reserve |
0.00 |
50,664.73
|
|
50,664.73 |
|
General Fund Student Reading Intervention |
0.00 |
31,252.87
|
(31,252.87) |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Special Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
018 Public Support |
128,000.00 |
(4,592.66) |
(12,890.00) |
110,517.34 |
|
019 Martha Holden
Jennings |
2,040.00 |
0.88 |
(2,000.00) |
40.88 |
|
031 Underground
Storage |
11,000.00 |
|
|
11,000.00 |
|
300 District
Managed Act |
84,000.00 |
11,219.22
|
11,791.51
|
107,010.73 |
|
432 Management
Info Syst |
5,500.00 |
554.43 |
|
6,054.43 |
|
440 Entry Year
Programs |
6,000.00 |
|
(2,700.00) |
3,300.00 |
|
447 DPIA |
26,022.00 |
13,455.78
|
(86.11) |
39,391.67 |
|
451 Network
Connectivity |
17,000.00 |
10,523.70
|
(14,000.00) |
13,523.70 |
|
452 Schoolnet Prof
Devel |
6,000.00 |
(704.41) |
(1,075.00) |
4,220.59 |
|
459 OhioReads |
0.00 |
12,500.00
|
|
12,500.00 |
|
460 Student
Reading Interv |
0.00 |
|
31,252.87
|
31,252.87 |
|
499 Misc State
Grants |
1,000.00 |
|
|
1,000.00 |
|
516 Title VI-B |
161,232.00 |
64,122.51
|
|
225,354.51 |
|
572 Title I-TA |
206,637.00 |
4,124.09
|
6,008.13
|
216,769.22 |
|
573 Title V Innov |
9,622.00 |
4,510.64
|
415.84 |
14,548.48 |
|
584 Title VI SDFSC |
9,400.00 |
3,766.98
|
1,862.54
|
15,029.52 |
|
587 ECSE Preschool
Grants |
3,000.00 |
|
|
3,000.00 |
|
590 Title II-A |
82,449.00 |
11,225.86
|
710.44 |
94,385.30 |
|
599 Title II-D /
Misc Federal |
5,000.00 |
10,366.53
|
5,914.80
|
21,281.33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt Service |
|
|
|
|
|
002 Bond
Retirement-Building |
701,298.00 |
(15,105.72) |
|
686,192.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Projects |
|
|
|
|
|
450 School Net
Plus |
0.00 |
1,345.58
|
37,950.00
|
39,295.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Enterprise |
|
|
|
|
|
006 Lunchroom |
400,500.00 |
49,601.07
|
79,600.00
|
529,701.07 |
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
29,000.00 |
608.83 |
(2,582.50) |
27,026.33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
|
|
|
007 Webb Trust |
1,700.00 |
1,761.00
|
|
3,461.00 |
|
007 Georgia Lee
Alford |
20,000.00 |
(7,685.06) |
(211.62) |
12,103.32 |
|
007 Gym Trust |
86.00 |
|
|
86.00 |
|
007 Martha Holden
Jennings |
0.00 |
40.20 |
|
40.20 |
|
007 HS Library
Memorial |
110.00 |
0.58 |
|
110.58 |
|
007 A G Riggs
Trust |
190.00 |
(50.00) |
|
140.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
60,500.00 |
(780.23) |
(1,113.00) |
58,606.77 |
|
|
12,701,395.00 |
28,481.57
|
36,463.00 |
12,766,339.57 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-113 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Amended Permanent Appropriations for the 2003/2004 fiscal year, effective 3/31/2004:
|
|
PERMANENT |
|
FUND CLASSIFICATION |
APPROPRIATION |
|
FUND NAME |
REQUEST |
|
General Fund |
10,186,114.14
|
|
General Fund Parity |
75,884.88
|
|
General Bus Purchase |
4,200.00
|
|
General Fund Reserve |
0.00 |
|
General Fund Student Reading Intervention |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Special Revenue |
|
|
018 Public Support |
101,926.38
|
|
019 Martha Holden
Jennings |
2.05 |
|
031 Underground
Storage |
0.00 |
|
300 District
Managed Act |
99,254.64
|
|
432 Management
Info Syst |
6,054.43
|
|
440 Entry Year
Programs |
3,300.00
|
|
447 DPIA |
39,391.67
|
|
451 Network
Connectivity |
13,523.70
|
|
452 Schoolnet Prof
Devel |
4,220.59
|
|
459 OhioReads |
12,500.00
|
|
460 Student
Reading Interv |
31,252.87
|
|
499 Misc State
Grants |
1,000.00
|
|
516 Title VI-B |
225,354.51
|
|
572 Title I-TA |
216,769.22
|
|
573 Title V Innov |
14,548.48
|
|
584 Title VI SDFSC |
15,029.52
|
|
587 ECSE Preschool
Grants |
3,000.00
|
|
590 Title II-A |
94,385.30
|
|
599 Title II-D /
Misc Federal |
21,281.33
|
|
|
|
|
Debt Service |
|
|
002 Bond
Retirement-Building |
495,007.50
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Projects |
|
|
450 School Net
Plus |
39,295.58
|
|
|
|
|
Enterprise |
|
|
006 Lunchroom |
528,808.21
|
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
21,777.12
|
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
007 Webb Trust |
3,400.00
|
|
007 Georgia Lee
Alford |
10,000.00
|
|
007 Gym Trust |
86.00 |
|
007 Martha Holden
Jennings |
0.00 |
|
007 HS Library
Memorial |
110.00 |
|
007 A G Riggs
Trust |
140.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
52,729.01
|
|
|
12,320,347.13 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-114 Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Student Accident Insurance Program for 2004/2005 with the Love Insurance Agency.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-115
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to authorize the
superintendent to advertise for the sale of Bus 16, a 65 passenger Carpenter /
International, manual transmission with hydraulic brakes.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-116 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to suspend the rules for an emergency adoption of policy #5113, Inter-District Open Enrollment.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-117 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve policy #5113, Inter-District Open Enrollment.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
04-118 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve Leroy White for graduation on June 6, 2004 providing he meets all the local and state requirements.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
PERSONNEL
04-119 Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to accept the resignation due to retirement of Connie Foster, effective July 1, 2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-120 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to grant teaching contracts for the 2004/2005 year:
|
Beth Brawley – 1 yr |
Diane Carlson – 1 yr |
Theo Cebulla – 1 yr |
|
Peggy Cozad – 3 yr |
Christine Crawley – 3 yr |
Jessica Demshar – 1 yr |
|
Keri Dornack – Cont. |
Tina Faulhaber – 1 yr |
Christopher Forgacs – 1 yr |
|
Kenneth Fox – 1 yr |
Dawnell Gernentz – 1 yr |
Derek Hatcher – 3 yr |
|
Matthew Jordan – 3 yr |
Donald King – 3 yr |
Tracy Lippert – 3 yr |
|
Jacqueline Lovelace – 3 yr |
Matthew Massey – 3 yr |
Kristina McElrath – 1 yr |
|
Carole Miller-Rotilie – 1 yr |
Matthew Minnick – 1 yr |
Jennifer Mulhern – 3 yr |
|
Nancy Mulligan – 5 yr |
Missy Petrie – 1 yr |
Lisa Porter – 3 yr |
|
Mark Rado – Cont. |
Ellen Rybak – 1 yr |
Tiffany Schenerlein – 3 yr |
|
Jennifer Shanahan – 1 yr |
Patricia Singelyn– Cont. |
Deanna White – 3 yr |
|
Carrie Williams – 1 yr |
Lisa Winters – 1 yr |
Robert Wright – 3 yr |
|
Steven Wyllie – 1 yr |
|
|
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-121 Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to grant one-year tutor contracts for 2004/2005 to Heidi Collin, Eunicy Dolan, Richard Sampson, and Charlene Wolff.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-122 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant classified contracts for the 2004/2005 year:
|
Patricia Avenmarg, Bus Driver – Cont. |
Robin Barton, Clerk – 2 yr |
|
Carol Bogucki, Custodian – 2 yr |
Danny Deakins, Bus Driver – Cont. |
|
Craig Dlugokecki, Bus Driver – Cont. |
Una Fisher, Secretary – Cont. |
|
Amy Phelps, Dietary Aide – Cont. |
Shelly Pemberton, Bus Driver – 2 yr |
|
Gail Spencer, Inclusion Aide – 2 yr. |
John Sedensky, Head Mechanic – Cont. |
|
Bob Zivoder, Bus Driver – Cont. |
Jennifer Wampler, Bus Driver - Cont. |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-123 Move by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to grant home tutor contracts to Carole Miller-Rotilie and Eunicy Dolan for the 2003/2004 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-124 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to enact a reduction in staff (RIS) due to decreasing enrollment and return to duty of teacher on leave of absence and suspend the one-year contracts of the following certified teachers for the 2004/2005 school year: Jennifer Shanahan, Ellen Rybak, Jessica Demshar
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-125 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the non-renewal of tutor Frank Falkman at the end of the 2003/2004 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-126 Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to grant supplemental/personal service contracts for 2004/2005:
Patricia Singelyn – 5th Grade Math Team Co-Coach ($281.00)
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-127 Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to hire Missy Petrie to teach the summer 2004 physical science course; 40 hours of instructions plus preparation time paid as per the GEA agreement.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-128 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to hire Shelby Hunt as a substitute teacher for the balance of 2003/2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-129 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of Dawn Griffin as S.A.D.D Co-Advisor for 2003/2004 and approve her as a volunteer to work with the S.A.D.D. students.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-130 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve volunteer coaches for 2003/2004:
Steve Barton – High School Baseball
Kristina McElrath – High School Softball
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-131 Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve Angela Zervas’ request for an unpaid leave of absence for child care for the 2004/2005 school year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-132 Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of bus driver Jim Gyulai, effective April 18, 2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
04-133 Moved by D. White,