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.
2005
Organizational
Meeting –
Opening The
James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at
President Pro-Tempore Guy Pietra called the meeting to
order at
President Pro-Tempore 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
05-01
Patricia Brett
nominated Guy Pietra for president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of
Education for the 2005 calendar year.
David Vincent seconded Guy Pietra’s nomination.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to close
nominations for president.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming Guy Pietra for president of the board
for the 2005 calendar year:
Ayes:
Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Foy declared the motion passed.
05-02
Gary Foy
nominated David Vincent for vice-president of the James A. Garfield Local Board
of Education for the 2005 calendar year.
Patricia Brett seconded David Vincent’s
nomination.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to close
nominations for vice-president.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Vote confirming David Vincent for vice-president of
the board for the 2005 calendar year:
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-03
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by P. Brett to approve bonds in the amount of $50,000 for the
Treasurer and $20,000 the Superintendent, and the Board President.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-04
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to set regular monthly meetings of the Board of
Education for the second Thursday of every month, beginning at 7:00 p.m., to be
held in the Middle School Library, except for the January meeting to be held on
January 20th and the February meeting to be held on February 24th,
both at 7:00pm in the Middle School Library.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-05
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to establish a Service Fund for board members and
appropriate $7,500.00 for this purpose.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-06
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent 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 2005 calendar year and through the
organizational meeting in 2006.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-07
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 2005 calendar
year and through the organizational meeting in 2006.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-08
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Treasurer to secure advances from the
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-09
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 2006.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-10
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Superintendent to act as
Purchasing Agent for the school district through the organizational meeting of
2006.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-11
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Superintendent to employ such
personnel as is needed for emergency situations and authorize payment for work
done, at existing rates, if not approved by the board.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-12
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the use of the following firms as legal
counsel for the Board of Education:
“Christley, Herington, and Pierce”, and “Squire,
Sanders and Dempsey”.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-13
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve a two-year contract with “Christley,
Herington, and Pierce” at $150 per hour for legal services.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed
05-14
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
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-15
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to make advances from the
General Fund.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-16
Moved by G. Foy,
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: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-17
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: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr.
Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-18
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
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-19
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to confirm the existing policies of the James A.
Garfield Local Board of Education are in effect for the 2005 calendar year and
through the organizational meeting of 2006.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
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 Gary Foy 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 2005.
05-20
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
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-21
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy to appoint the Superintendent to serve as a trustee
on the Portage Area Schools Consortium to represent the
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-22
Moved by G. Foy,
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: Bret,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-23
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to approve the tax budget for fiscal year 2006 as
follows:
WHEREAS school
districts must adopt an annual budget for the coming school year (July 1, 2005
through June 30, 2006) by or about January 15, 2005; 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
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-24
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve NEOLA’s continuing update service for
calendar year 2005 at an annual fee of $1,800.00 (estimate).
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-25
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve continued membership in the Community,
University and Educational Purchasing Association of Summit and Portage County
(C.U.E.) for fiscal year 2006.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-26
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: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-27
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for
bids and to sell obsolete and/or unneeded property when needed.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-28
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by P. Brett to approve an agreement for random drug/alcohol testing
with Robinson Health Affiliates for CY2005.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-29
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve resolution declaring the purpose of the
emergency levy fund is current operating expenses, and that monies received in
the emergency levy fund for 2005 be transferred to the General Fund for
expenditure.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed.
05-30
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Agreement for Joint Employment of
a Treasurer.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed.
05-31
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire Frank Falkman as a special needs tutor for
6.5 hours per student day, effective
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed.
Mr. Pietra
announced the Board’s intent to rehire Superintendent Charles C. Klamer
upon his retirement, effective at the end of the calendar day,
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to adjourn;
Ayes:
Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President
Guy Pietra declared the board in recess from 8:
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Anderson informed the board that
they would like the suspension appeal of their minor son to be held in
executive session.
05-32
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session for the purpose of
conducting a suspension appeal at
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed.
President
Guy Pietra declared the board back in regular session;
05-33
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to uphold the ten day suspension of Nathan
Anderson.
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.
05-34
Moved by G. Foy,
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.
05-35
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.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s
report.
Patricia Brett gave the
Deral White gave the Legislative Liaison report.
Tracy Knauer gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
05-36
Moved by D. Vincent,
seconded by G. Foy to recognize Stacy
Girdler for being selected the Portage County Teen of the Month for
October, 2004.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-37
Moved by P. Brett,
seconded by G. Foy to recognize Andrew
Ohl for being selected the Portage County Teen of the Month for December
2004
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-38
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Jennifer
Mulhern, Advisor and the Interact
Club members for all their service to the school district.
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
Kayla and Kyle Brown, their mother, Jan Brown and
Jennifer Mulhern, Advisor, were present for the resolution.
05-39
Moved by D.
White, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Dale
Ochwat, senior, for achieving 100 victories as a wrestler for
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
TREASURER’S ITEMS
05-40
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for December 2004.
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-41
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the new “Energy for
Education” agreement and resolution as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ENERGY FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM II AND
ENERGY FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM II PURCHASE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the boards of education of certain school districts
located in northeastern
Revised
Code Chapter 167 (“Council”), for the purposes of carrying out
cooperative purchase programs and promoting cooperative arrangements and
agreements among its member school districts and government agencies or private
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council entered into a Settlement Agreement dated
March, 1997 with FirstEnergy Corp. (“FirstEnergy”) and The
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (“CEI”) establishing an
“Energy for Education Program” (“Program I”) for
eligible school facilities
whereby,
as more fully described therein, such facilities obtained a ten percent (10%)
base rate discount on electricity purchases and provided for the Council to
assist in a financing to prepay for electricity purchases that resulted in an
additional discount for electricity purchases based upon a 10.06% discount
rate; and
WHEREAS, numerous school districts participated in Program I
[including the District]; and
WHEREAS, the Council entered into an agreement dated
FirstEnergy,
CEI, Toledo Edison Company (“TE”) and Ohio Edison Company
(“OE”) to
establish
the “Energy for Education Program II” for eligible school
facilities, (including certain county boards of education and/or mental
retardation) whereby such facilities would continue to receive a ten percent
(10%) base rate discount on electricity purchases as in Program I, freeze rates
for the January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008 period for eligible
facilities and provide for the Council to assist in a financing to prepay for electricity
purchases that will result in additional discount for electricity purchases
based upon a discount rate that will be the higher of: (a) for OE, 5.8070%,;
for CEI, 7.8753%; and for TE, 7.9622%, or (b) 400 basis points above the U.S.
Treasury Bond Yields for maturities of 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 5- years where each
point on the yield curve has an equal weighting; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of
this School District (the “District”),
pursuant
to this resolution is stating that it is participating in Program II and
desires to authorize the execution and delivery by the District of (i) an
Energy for Education Program Purchase Contract (the “Purchase
Agreement”) between CEI, TE or OE, the District and the Council, or its
designee, as payment servicer for the District, pursuant to which the District
will purchase substantially all of the electricity it uses for its eligible
school facilities through Program II, and (ii) an Agreement Regarding the
Electricity Prepayment Purchase Program II between the Council or its designee,
and the District (the “Program Agreement”), pursuant to which the
District, together with members of the Council and certain others (the
“Participants”), will share the administrative and operating costs
of the Council in establishing, operating and administering Program II; and
WHEREAS, the Purchase Agreement and the Program Agreement
provide that each
Participant
will make monthly payments to the Council or its designee and that the rights
in such payments will be assigned to Energy Acquisition Corporation II
(“Issuer”), the issuer of the bonds, and/or a trustee authorized to
exercise trust powers under Ohio law (the “Trustee”) under the
terms of a trust agreement to be entered into between the Council, or its
designee and the Trustee (the “Trust Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, Program II provides for the Council to assist in
arranging for the issuance and sale of securities including, if determined in
the best interest of the Council, Certificates of Participation (the
“Certificates”) evidencing proportionate interests in the payments
by Participants which have been assigned to the Trustee pursuant to the Trust
Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
JAMES
A.
Section 1. The Board authorizes and directs the
Treasurer to execute and deliver, in
the
name of the District and on its behalf, the Purchase Agreement and the Program
Agreement, each substantially in the form now on file with this Board, with any
changes that are not inconsistent with this resolution and that may be
acceptable to the Treasurer whose acceptance shall be conclusively evidenced by
the execution of such document by the Treasurer.
Section 2. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to
take any and all actions
necessary
or proper in connection with Program II and to carry out the actions
contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and the Program Agreement, including,
without limitation, the preparation, execution and delivery of such other
documents, certificates and agreements as may be necessary or proper to the
above-stated purposes or other agreements not inconsistent with this Resolution
or as may be required by the Ohio Revised Code to set forth assurances and
representations with respect to the District's ability to meet its obligations
under the Purchase Agreement or the Program Agreement.
Section 3. The District acknowledges that the Board of
Directors of the Council, or the Issuer or other Council's designee, may decide
and approve (i) the aggregate principal amounts, interest rates and principal
maturities for the Certificates, (ii) the redemption provisions for the
Certificates, (iii) the amount of any reserve fund for the Certificates, (iv)
the Underwriter's discount for the Certificates, and (v) any other matters
necessary or appropriate in connection with for the issuance and delivery of
the Certificates. The Council shall make such decisions and give such approvals
as the Council in its sole discretion determines to be in the best interest of
the Program Participants. The Council shall report to this Board no later than
five (5) business days following the pricing of the Certificates, the result of
such pricing and the final schedule of payment obligations of the District
pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
Section 4. Following execution on behalf of this Board
of the Purchase Agreement and the Program Agreement, the Treasurer is
authorized and directed to make monthly payments to the Fiscal Agent of the
Council or its designee in accordance with the terms of such Purchase Agreement
and Program Agreement. The Fiscal Agent of the Council is hereby appointed to
act as payment servicer for electricity purchased by the District pursuant to
the Purchase Agreement and report to this Board concerning all payments made on
behalf of this Board under the Agreement.
Section 5. The Board of Directors of the Council is
hereby authorized to establish additional procedures which are not inconsistent
with the Program Agreement and/or the Purchase Agreement and are not
substantially adverse to the interests of the District and which it determines
are necessary to implement the Program, including procedures to be followed by
this Board in the determination of amounts of, and payments for, this
District's electricity requirements.
Section 6. Monies adequate to pay amounts due under
the Purchase Agreement and
Program
Agreement for the current fiscal year are hereby appropriated for that purpose.
Section 7. The Board expressly acknowledges that it is
the intention of the Council to
assist
in arranging for the Trustee and Seasongood & Mayer, LLC,
“Underwriter”)
to structure and complete the issuance, sale to others and public underwriting
of the Certificates which may, if necessary, represent fractionalized interests
in the obligations, including the payment obligations, of the District set
forth in the Purchase Agreement and the Program Agreement and, to the extent
required by § 9.94 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board hereby approves such
issuance and sale.
Section 8. It is hereby found and determined that all
formal actions of the Board
concerning
and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting
of the Board, and that all deliberations of the Board and of any of its
committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the
public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of
the Ohio Revised Code.
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-42
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve liability insurance for the period of
Liability Policy: $6,082.00
Deductible Limit of Coverage
Educational General Liability – Occurrence Form
Bodily Injury and Property Damage – Each
Occurrence Limit and
Sexual Abuse Injury – Each Sexual Abuse Offense
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
Excess Liability Policy $3,478.00
Limit of Liability / Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 / $2,000,000
Total Premium $8,758.00
05-43
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Treasurer to make transfers within
Title funds for allocation of carry over Title funds from prior fiscal years.
Title II-D $1406.24 from 599 9904 to 599 9905
Title II-A $8,729.65 from 590 9904 to 590 9905
Title I $9,546.47 from 572 9904 to 572
9905
Drug Free $1,202.01 from 584 9904 to 584 9905
Title V $450.30 from 573 9903 to 573 9904
Title V $1,747.75 from 573 9903 to 573
9905
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-44
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve a budget revision for the Intermediate School
Principal’s Account.
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-45
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy be it resolved by the James A Garfield Board of
Education, Portage County, Ohio:
SECTION 1: This Board
objects to a remission of taxes, penalties, and interest for those tax years
beyond the three year remission period contained in permanent law under Ohio
Revised Code section 5713.081 (A).
SECTION 2: This Board
therefore withholds its consent to any property owner filing an exemption
application with the tax commissioner under Section 3 of Sub. H.B. No. 362 of
the 125th General Assembly seeking remission of taxes, penalties and
interest beyond the statutory period referred to in SECTION 1 of this
resolution.
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-46
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent
to approve the Certificate of Availability for January 2005 as follows:
|
P.O. # |
P.O.
Date |
Invoice
Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
25MA30206 |
1/3/05 |
12/27/2004 |
Grainger |
$260.48 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
SUPERINTENDENT’S ITEMS
05-47
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of Mike
Szydlowski’s personal service contract as H.S. Head Baseball Coach for the
2004/05 year.
Ayes: Brett, Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-48
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the employment of the following named
certified teachers for before/after school instruction, grades 3-6, effective
January 5, 2005; to be paid from Title funds as per the master agreement: Lisa Winters, Bruce Traycoff, Patricia
Singelyn, Rob Wright, Dawnell Gernentz, Deanna White, Carrie Williams, Diana
Kelly, Tiffany Rado.
Ayes:
Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-49
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation, due to retirement, of Jean
Jones at the end of the 2004/05 school year (
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-50
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve student fees at the high school for
2005/06.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-51
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the instrumental music fee of $8.00 at
the Middle School for 2005/06.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-52
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve three new high school math courses:
Integrated Math I – 2005/06 and thereafter
Integrated Math II – 2006/07 and thereafter
Integrated Math III – 2007/08 and thereafter
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-53
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve eliminating the current Integrated Math class
at the completion of the 2004/05 school year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-54
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve a settlement agreement (dated
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-55
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve the response to the OAPSE Level 4 grievance
that was reviewed at the
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-56
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to hire Sharon Marusiak as a substitute teacher
for the balance of the 2004/05 school year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-57
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve volunteers:
Drew Apthorpe to work with the boys’ M.S. basketball program and
Leslee Keegan for conditioning for the M.S. girls’ track team.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to move to the
Board office and enter into executive session at
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 asked for a motion to
adjourn. All were in agreement and this
regular meeting adjourned at
The
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:
Gary Foy, Guy Pietra, David Vincent, and Deral White. Patricia Brett was absent.
05-58
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept and approve the board agenda for the
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra passed the President’s
report.
President Guy V. Pietra gave the
Deral White gave the Legislative Liaison report.
Tracy Knauer gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
05-59
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by D. White to recognize those students who received all
A’s for the second grading period.
7th Emily
Becks, Brandon Davis, Tyler Duvall, Erica Marshall, Jennifer Schwan, Scott
Smith
8th Lindsay
Boyle, Cheryl Carlisle, Victoria James, Katie Nichols, Christopher Putnam,
Danielle Schwan
9th Alyssa
Cain, Megan Dillon, Jacob Elium, Leif Hammel, Jeremy King, Samantha Martin,
Kristin Opfer
10th Dean
Bell, Robert Carlisle, Shannon Gallagher, Tiffany Higgins, Katherine Pollard, Miranda
Porter, Rachael Pratt, Amber Russomanno, Jared Sheehan, Courtney Shilling,
Vinton Sisson
11th Kayla
Brown, Cory Potoczek, Lance Townsend
12th Alex
Bell, Rebekah Durbin, Alex Ellerhorst, Andrew Ohl,
MCC 11th
Christopher Fredrickson
MCC 12th Rebecca
Custer, Brooke Elwood, Katie Imler, Michael Liner, Patience Workman
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-60
Moved by D.
White, seconded by G. Foy to recognize the Quiz Bowl Teams and their Advisor,
Doug Engelhart. The Varsity team of
Captain Alex Bell, Aaron Boyle, Brian Wilthew and Jared Sheehan
placed first and the Junior Varsity Team of Captain Jessica Winchell, Alex
Ellerhorst, Dean Bell, Lance Townsend and Kaprice Carpenter placed
third out of nine teams in the recent Portage County Schools’
competition.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-61
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to recognize M.S. teacher Carol Brown and I.S.
teacher Fran Teresi for their work with Life Banc; participating in the
organ and tissue donation education program.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-62
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to recognize the coaches and members of the Varsity
Girls’ Bowling Team for earning a fourth place finish at the regional
tournament to qualify for the State meet for the third year in a row. Coaches: Howard Moore and Joe
Brigham; Members: Brooke Elwood, Nia Ellison, Sharissa Stamper, Phebie
Thompson, Amber Russomanno, Corinne Sanborn, Callie Anderson, Katie Thornton.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-63
Moved by D.
White, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Dale Ochwat for earning a
fourth place finish in the district wrestling tournament at 135 lbs. qualifying
him for the State Wrestling meet.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared
the motion passed
Present for the recognition were Kristin and Theresa
Opfer; Aaron and John Boyle; Kaprice and Todd Carpenter, Jessica and Polly
Winchell, Fran Teresi, Jared and Cindy Sheehan, Erica, Frances & Rick
Marshall.
TREASURER’S ITEMS
05-64
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to approve the minutes of the
regular board meeting of
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-65
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve the financial reports for January 2005.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-66
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve an Internet Service Agreement with the
Stark-Portage Area Computer Consortium (SPARCC) for the fiscal year 2005/2006
at a cost of $20,527.00.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-67
Moved by D.
White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the following Student Activity Budget
Revision: Middle School Student Council
to include additional income for the following fundraisers: flower sale -
$200.00, Rock-A-Thon - $100.00, and TBA sales - $100.00; with related expenses
of: Flowers - $125.00 and additional expenses for sales and rewards - $200.00.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-68
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve the following resolution:
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, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Budget Commission of Portage County, Ohio
has certified its action thereon to this Board together with and estimate by
the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this
Board, and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill tax
limitation;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of
the James A. Garfield Local School District, Portage County, Ohio that the
amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification,
be and the same are hereby accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be and
is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said School District the rate of each
tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-69
Moved by D. White,
seconded by D. Vincent to accept the following donations:
Various High
School Athletics/Bowling in Memory of Bob Simera
R. Wargo $55.00
L&D
Robinson $25.00
G. Foy $50.00
C. Klamer Art Supplies $90.14
H. Simsa
Verizon Principal
Accounts
Elem. School $73.00
High School $51.36
Middle School $80.99
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-70
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Amended Certificate of Resources for
2004/2005
|
|
INITIAL |
PREVIOUS |
CURRENT |
CERTIFICATION |
|
FUND CLASSIFICATION |
BUDGET |
AMENDMENT |
AMENDMENT |
TO |
|
FUND NAME |
CERTIFICATION |
REQUESTS |
REQUEST |
DATE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General Fund |
10,099,916.00 |
202,767.16
|
491,489.00
|
10,794,172.16 |
|
General Bus Purchase |
0.00 |
25,122.70
|
0.00 |
25,122.70 |
|
General Fund Reserve |
0.00 |
50,664.73
|
0.00 |
50,664.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Special Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
016 Emergency Levy |
0.00 |
0.00 |
448,585.00
|
448,585.00 |
|
018 Public Support |
125,000.00 |
(14,418.33) |
4,200.00
|
114,781.67 |
|
019 Martha Holden |
2,040.88 |
(2,000.00) |
750.00 |
790.88 |
|
031 Underground
Storage |
11,000.00 |
|
0.00 |
11,000.00 |
|
300 District
Managed Act |
92,350.00 |
(13,396.57) |
27,697.80
|
106,651.23 |
|
432 Management
Info Sys. |
6,000.00 |
(353.93) |
0.00 |
5,646.07 |
|
440 Entry Year
Programs |
6,000.00 |
289.05 |
(2,700.00) |
3,589.05 |
|
447 DPIA |
21,022.00 |
640.50 |
0.00 |
21,662.50 |
|
451 Network
Connectivity |
24,000.00 |
(7,484.64) |
(2,000.00) |
14,515.36 |
|
452 School net
Prof Dev. |
5,000.00 |
1,925.00
|
(1,075.00) |
5,850.00 |
|
459 |
12,500.00 |
(2,000.00) |
0.00 |
10,500.00 |
|
460 Student |
0.00 |
37,064.23
|
0.00 |
37,064.23 |
|
499 |
1,000.00 |
77.35 |
0.00 |
1,077.35 |
|
516 Title VI-B |
179,843.84 |
165,099.19
|
(13,129.67) |
331,813.36 |
|
572 Title I-TA |
162,637.00 |
18,812.13
|
6,341.83
|
187,790.96 |
|
573 Title V Innov |
9,072.28 |
4,942.62
|
2,648.80
|
16,663.70 |
|
584 Title VI SDFSC |
8,046.61 |
(180.16) |
1,202.01
|
9,068.46 |
|
587 ECSE Preschool
Grants |
3,000.00 |
|
(3,000.00) |
0.00 |
|
590 Title II-A |
73,626.70 |
19,681.52
|
8,749.14
|
102,057.36 |
|
599 Title II-D /
Misc. Federal |
9,872.00 |
316.41 |
1,330.86
|
11,519.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt Service |
|
|
|
|
|
002 Bond Retirement-Building |
686,502.78 |
3,012.23
|
882.00 |
690,397.01 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Projects |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
006 Lunchroom |
450,100.00 |
24,980.80
|
20,001.00
|
495,081.80 |
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
28,000.00 |
107.91 |
(0.00) |
28,107.91 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
|
|
|
007 Webb Trust |
1,700.00 |
1,761.00
|
0.00 |
3,461.00 |
|
007 |
12,000.00 |
(2,099.52) |
40.00 |
9,940.48 |
|
007 Gym Trust |
86.00 |
|
0.00 |
86.00 |
|
007 Martha Holden |
40.20 |
|
0.00 |
40.20 |
|
007 HS Library
Memorial |
110.58 |
|
0.00 |
110.58 |
|
007 A G Riggs
Trust |
140.00 |
(50.00) |
0.00 |
90.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
60,000.00 |
(1,157.96) |
14,150.00
|
72,992.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,090,606.87 |
514,123.42
|
1,006,162.77 |
13,610,893.06 |
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-71
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. White to approve the Supplemental Appropriations for 2004/2005
|
|
PERMANENT |
|
FUND CLASSIFICATION |
APPROPRIATION |
|
FUND NAME |
REQUEST |
|
|
|
|
General Fund |
10,282,155.89
|
|
General Bus Purchase |
0.00 |
|
General Fund Reserve |
0.00 |
|
|
|
|
Special Revenue |
|
|
016 Emergency Levy |
448,585.00
|
|
018 Public Support |
81,863.50
|
|
019 Martha Holden |
790.88 |
|
031 Underground
Storage |
0.00 |
|
300 District
Managed Act |
95,185.00
|
|
432 Management
Info Sys. |
5,646.07
|
|
440 Entry Year
Programs |
3,589.05
|
|
447 DPIA |
21,662.50
|
|
451 Network
Connectivity |
14,515.36
|
|
452 School net
Prof Dev. |
5,850.00
|
|
459 |
10,500.00
|
|
460 Student |
37,064.23
|
|
499 |
1,077.35
|
|
516 Title VI-B |
331,813.36
|
|
572 Title I-TA |
187,790.96
|
|
573 Title V Innov. |
16,663.70
|
|
584 Title VI SDFSC |
9,068.46
|
|
587 ECSE Preschool
Grants |
0.00 |
|
590 Title II-A |
102,057.36
|
|
599 Title II-D /
Misc. Federal |
11,519.27
|
|
|
|
|
Debt Service |
|
|
002 Bond
Retirement-Building |
492,310.00
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Projects |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
006 Lunchroom |
472,032.00
|
|
009 Uniform
Supplies |
19,113.00
|
|
|
|
|
Fiduciary |
|
|
007 Webb Trust |
2,056.95
|
|
007 |
9,900.48
|
|
007 Gym Trust |
86.00 |
|
007 Martha Holden |
40.20 |
|
007 HS Library
Memorial |
110.58 |
|
007 A G Riggs
Trust |
90.00 |
|
200 Student
Activities |
65,724.67
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,728,861.82 |
Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-72
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to accept a technology mini-grant in the amount of $750
from MEO/SERRC awarded to Dr.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-73
Moved by D.
White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve donating $200 to the annual staff
dinner (“Spring Fling”).
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
SUPERINTENDENT’S ITEMS
05-74
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. White to approve the employment of Beth Shackelford, Tiffany
Collins, Shannon Sefcik and Georgianna McGuire as substitute teachers for the
balance of the 2004/05 school year.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra,
Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra
declared the motion passed
05-75
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve the employment of Lee Anne Dean as a
substitute dietary aide for the balance of the 2004/05 school year.
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-76
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by D. White to accept Anthony Bulone, Bryce Carlin, David
Mattson, and Neil Mattson as open enrollment students for the balance of the
2004/2005 school year; they recently moved out of the Garfield District.
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-77
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to grant the following personal service contracts for
2004/2005:
Roger Norton – Head
Baseball Coach ($2,783.00)
Aaron
Snyder – Assistant Baseball Coach ($2,226.40)
Steve Barton – Assistant Baseball Coach
($2,226.40)
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-78
Moved by D. White,
seconded by G. Foy to approve the school calendar for the 2005/06 school year.
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-79
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by D. White to approve becoming a member of the Garrettsville
Area Chamber of Commerce for the year commencing
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-80
Moved by G. Foy,
seconded by D. Vincent to approve the employment of Caroline Parr as a
substitute teacher for the balance of the 2004/05 school year.
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
First reading of additional and revised board
policies, per the index. The meeting on
Board President, Guy V. Pietra read the following
announcement:
As announced on
Mrs. Brenda Foster informed the board that she would
like the suspension appeal hearing of her minor daughter held in open session.
The following individuals were sworn in and gave
testimony or statements:
Neil Wallace, High School Principal
Brenda Foster
Felecia Foster
Heidi Collin
Opportunities were given for the board and hearing
participants to ask questions.
Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to enter
executive session for the purpose of deliberating the testimony given in the
suspension hearing; 8:38 p.m. Invited
into executive session for a portion of the time were, Neil Wallace, High
School Principal, Mrs. Brenda Foster and her minor daughter.
Ayes: Foy,
Pietra, Vincent White
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in
regular session at
05-81
Moved by David
Vincent, seconded by D, White to amend the suspension by allowing the student
to make-up work.
Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to enter into
executive session at
Ayes: 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 asked for a motion to
adjourn. All were in agreement and this
regular meeting adjourned at
Regular Board
Meeting –
Opening The
James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 6:45pm
for a public hearing for the purpose of the superintendent retiring and being
rehired by the Board of Education per the notification of January 3, 2005 and
the regular meeting at 7:00pm. President
Guy Pietra called the meeting to order 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.
05-82
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept and approve the board agenda for the
March 10, 2005 board meeting as amended.
Ayes:
Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
COMMITTEES AND REPORTS
President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s
report.
Patricia Brett passed the Maplewood Career Center
report.
Tracy Knauer gave the Treasurer’s report.
Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
05-83
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Aaron Boyle, February Portage
County Teen of the Month
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Aaron Boyle was present for the recognition.
05-84
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Rebecca Custer, Maplewood
Student of the Month for February
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Judy Hecky addressed the Board on the rehiring due to retirement
of Mr. Charles Klamer, Superintendent.
05-85
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the minutes of the regular board
meeting on February 24, 2005 as submitted.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Treasurer’s items
05-86
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the financial reports for February,
2005.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-87
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept donations: Rock/Fossil Collection and “Fossils of
Ohio” from the Eiermann family to the I.S.; $1,600 from Athletic Boosters
to H.S. Athletic Program; $390 from MVP’s to M.S. for Beta Club; $197
from MVP’s to M.S. for coffee maker; $55 from H. Simsa to the E.S. (dance
aerobics).
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-88
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve a budget revision in the H.S. Art
club student activity account – candy sale.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Superintendent’s
items
05-89
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the following seniors for graduation
on June 5, 2005 providing they meet all the local and state requirements.
|
Jacqueline Danielle
Anderson |
James Travis Gayle |
Tiffany
Kristin Putnam |
|
Jenna Marie Andrews |
Stacy Lynn Girdler |
Kelli Marie Raines |
|
Shawn David Baisden |
Kyle William Gruszewski |
Wendy Ann Rakes |
|
Tara Nicole Baldwin |
Nicholas S. Hadzinsky |
Marshall S. Rockwood III |
|
John Benjamin Balogh |
Jessica Marie Hancharik |
Charlene Carol Rodhe |
|
Stacey Ann Bard |
Ronald Charles Hardway |
Justin Bernard Sane |
|
Alex Everett Bell |
Christopher Lee Hartman |
Stanley Seymour Savitts III |
|
Diane Marie Bennett |
Elisha Beth Hartman |
Ryan Ellis Schaefer |
|
Kyle L. Bichler |
Angela Mae Hatfield |
Alexander William Scholle |
|
Kurt Eric Binder |
Amber Lynn Hawkins |
Katie Marie Shale |
|
Kimberly Anne Blafas |
Matthew Scott Hindman |
Robert William Sheller |
|
David Gregory Blakeman |
David Jesse Holdsworth |
Dustin C. Simmons |
|
Aaron Robert Boyle |
Sarah Ellen Hunt |
Samantha Marie Simpson |
|
William Joseph Breese |
Katie Nicole Imler |
Jordan Paul Singleton |
|
Mary J. Brock |
Katie Elizabeth Jackson |
George Nathaniel Slager |
|
Kelli Renee’ Brooker |
Cory Ryan Johnson |
Jason David Stachowski |
|
Jennifer Nichole Brown |
Katylyn Marie King |
John Michael Stier |
|
Shawn G. Bultrowicz |
Timothy Andrew Kish |
Jason Edward Stottlemire |
|
Joshua Paul Canganelli |
Tyler Jacob Klevgard |
Brooke Elisabeth Suderman |
|
Clifton W. Canterbury |
Dustin Alan Kraft |
Kaila Jean Summers |
|
Krista Leigh Carnahan |
Jeremy Tyler Lawless |
Joseph Ray Sumpter |
|
Phillip B. Carnes |
Michael Brent Liner |
Michael Ray Tate |
|
Ashley Nicole Carter |
Joshuah Richard Lukas |
Candice Marie Taylor |
|
Bryan Matthew Chanson |
Matthew Allan Lustritz |
Amanda Sue Terry |
|
Benjamin Ryan Christopher |
Gregory Christopher Macek |
Joseph Michael Tokos |
|
Marc James Cipollone |
Samantha Marshall |
Joseph Michael Truhlar |
|
Benjamin M. Coll |
Michelle Marie May |
Michelle Elizabeth Turk |
|
Billy James Collins |
Donald Scott McCullough |
James Edward Dane Tushar |
|
Gregory Charles Collins |
Melissa Mae McCutcheon |
Rebecca Ann Umbel |
|
Kelly Marie Cooper |
Dawn Marie McQuerry |
Tara Elizabeth Vanhorn |
|
Kristen Ann Cooper |
Kurtis Michael Merkel |
Leta
Brielle Van Metre |
|
Christopher Stephen Crump |
Jeremy Alan Mertus |
Jared Adam Ward |
|
Rebecca Ann Custer |
Jacqueline Lea Metheny |
Rachel Renee Watters |
|
Rebekah Lee Durbin |
Jenna Elizabeth Morgan |
Phillip Gordon Willis |
|
Alex David Ellerhorst |
Jacob Ward Mullee |
Sarah Elizabeth Willis |
|
Brooke Pauline Elwood |
Allison Mckinsay Myers |
Brian Gregory Wilthew |
|
Kelly Ann Etling |
Dale Russell Ochwat II |
Jessica Anne Winchell |
|
Alyssa Kathleen Michelle
Fetsko |
Andrew David Cornwell Ohl |
Susannah Amelia Wolfe |
|
Ronald J. Fonseca III |
Brian Joseph Pesicek |
Patience Dawn Workman |
|
Andrea Nicole Fox |
Amanda Carol Pfeiffer |
Cory Lynn Yeagley |
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Superintendent Charles Klamer read for the second time
the proposed policy updates/revisions/additions:
05-90
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to adopt the additional/revised board
policies:
Policy
No. Title
0100 Definitions
0120 Powers and
Ethics
1400 Job
Descriptions - Administration
3120.01 Job Descriptions
– Professional Staff
3170 Substance
Abuse – Professional Staff
3215 Use of Tobacco
by Professional Staff
3411 Placement on
Salary Schedule
3440/4440 Vehicle Use Policy
4120.01 Job Descriptions
– Classified Staff
4170 Substance
Abuse – Classified Staff
4215 Use of Tobacco
by Classified Staff
5512 Use of Tobacco
- Students
5517.01 Aggressive Behavior
Toward Students
5610 Suspension,
Expulsion and Permanent Exclusion of Students (pg. 7/8)
5710 Student
Complaints
5820 Student
Government
6120 Safety Deposit
Box
6145 Borrowing
6320 Purchases
6320.01 Prevailing Wage
Coordinator - DELETE
6423 Use of Credit
Cards
6520 Payroll
Deductions
7250 Commemoration
of School Facilities
7434 Use of Tobacco
on School Premises
7450 Property
Inventory
7510 Use of District
Facilities
7530.01V1 Staff Use of Cellular
Telephones
7540.01V1 Technology Privacy
7540.02 District Web Page
7540.03 Student
Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety
7540.04 Staff
Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety
8310 Public Records
8405 Environmental
Health and Safety Issues
8431 Preparedness
for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard
8452 Automatic
External Defibrillators (AED)
9800 H.S. Diplomas
to World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-91
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve a new special needs teaching
position at the Intermediate School for the 2005/06 year and thereafter as
necessary.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-92
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to non-renew the tutor contract of Frank
Falkman, end of the 2004/05 year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-93
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of teacher Keri
Dornack, end of the 2004/05 year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr.
Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-94
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of teacher Matt
Jordan along with his football coaching supplemental contract effective at the
end of the 2004/05 year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-95
Moved
by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire Lisa Hague as a substitute bus aide
for special needs for the balance of the 2004/05 school year, to be used as
needed.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-96
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a 3-year administrative contract
to Rosalice Manlove as Middle School Principal, effective 8/1/2005 through 7/31/2008.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-97
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation due to retirement
of Superintendent Charles C. Klamer, effective 3/31/05.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-98
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to grant a 3-year administrative contract to Charles
C. Klamer as superintendent, effective April 4, 2005 through July 31, 2008 at a
salary of $60,000 per year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-99
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the treasurer to advertise for
the purchase of a bus.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-100
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation of Angela Zervas
for the 2005/06 year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
05-101
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire Lois Kennedy as a substitute
secretary/clerk for the balance of the 2004/05 school year.
Ayes: Brett,
Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zivoder informed the board that
they would like the suspension appeal hearing of their minor son held in open
session.
The following individuals were sworn in and gave
testimony or statements:
Myron Gray, Intermediate School Principal
Michelle Zivoder
Robert Zivoder
Opportunities were given for the board and hearing
participants to ask questions.
Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to enter
executive session for the purpose of deliberating the testimony given in the
suspension hearing; 8:28 p.m. Invited
into executive session for a portion of the time were, Myron Gray, Intermediate
School Principal, Mr. Charles Klamer, Superintendent, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zivoder.
Ayes:
Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays: None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.
President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in
regular session at
05-102
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to uphold the suspension.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
President Guy V. Pietra asked for a motion to
adjourn. All were in agreement and this
regular meeting adjourned at
Regular Board Meeting –
Opening The James A.
Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 7:00pm for the
regular meeting. President Guy Pietra
called the meeting to order 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.
05-34
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to approve and accept the agenda for April 14,
2005 as amended.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed
President Guy Pietra recognized Charles C. Klamer for
his years of dedicated service and introduced State Representative Kathleen
Chandler who recited a service declaration from the Ohio House of
Representatives. She presented the
declaration to Mr. Klamer and a declaration from the Ohio Senate, on behalf of
Senator Kimberly Zurz.
OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Under the
Sponsorship of
Representative
Kathleen Chandler
House
District 68
On behalf of the
members of the House of Representatives of the 126th General
Assembly of Ohio, we are pleased to congratulate
Charles C.
Klamer
on your
tremendous effort as superintendent of the James A. Garfield Local School
District.
You are to be
commended, for throughout your tenure, you have completed an array of
challenging duties with genuine distinction, proving yourself to be a tireless
champion of scholastic excellence. Since
1965, you have enthusiastically demonstrated your profound commitment to
education, revealing a wealth of energy and expertise in various teaching and
administrative posts, and as superintendent of the James A. Garfield Local
Schools since 1991, you were instrumental in the district’s financial
recovery, rising report card standing, and passage of a bond issue for new
buildings and an emergency operating levy.
Indeed, you have inspired trust and confidence by motivating students
and faculty alike to set ambitious goals and high standards for themselves.
Without
question, you have been one of Ohio’s most precious assets, and you can
be proud that your vision and vitality have impelled many who know you to
dedicate themselves similarly. You have
the satisfaction of knowing that you have established a record of professional
achievement that is worthy of emulation.
Thus with
great pleasure, we applaud you on your illustrious career and salute you as one
of Ohio’s finest citizens.
Signed
by Jon A. Husted, Speaker, Ohio House of Representatives
OHIO SENATE
Honoring
Charles
Klamer
For Exemplary
Service
On behalf of
the members of the Senate of the 126th General Assembly of Ohio, we
are pleased to extend special recognition to Charles Klamer for your
outstanding service as superintendent of the
Throughout
your distinguished tenure with the James A. Garfield School District; you have
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and have fulfilled your
responsibilities with integrity, sensitivity, and the utmost competence. Over the years, you have served as a member
of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, the Trumbull County
Superintendents’ and Secondary Principal’s Association, the Ohio
Association of Secondary School Administrators and the North Bloomfield Optimist
Club, and you have brought vision and wisdom to your important work.
You have been
tireless in your efforts to ensure that all students receive the best possible
education, and you have earned the respect and gratitude of parents, teachers,
and fellow administrators for the enthusiasm and warmth you have displayed in
all of your endeavors. With a strong
interest in young people, you have constructively shaped the lives of many and
have helped them develop to their full potential.
Thus it is
with sincere pleasure that we congratulate you on your years of service and
extend best wishes for continued success.
Signed by Senator Bill Harris, President of the Ohio
Senate
Representative Kathleen Chandler gave those in attendance
a legislative update in regard to the new biennium budget for FY 2006 and FY
2007.
Educational Excellence
05-35
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to recognize Mr. Charles C. Klamer for his
years of dedicated service to public education and the James A. Garfield Local
Schools, and enter into the minutes the service declarations in honor of Mr.
Klamer from the Ohio House of Representative and the Ohio Senate.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-36
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize Alex Ellerhorst for being selected the Portage County Teen of the
Month for March.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-37
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to recognize those students who received all
A’s for the third grading period:
7th Jennifer Schwan, Scott Smith
8th Lindsay Boyle, Mercedes Constiner, Nathan Hadzinsky, Ashley Mullins,
Christopher
Putnam,
Danielle Schwan, Kreg Smith, Christine Wilthew, Lesley Wyatt
9th Alyssa Cain, Megan Dillon, Toby Gerez, Leif Hammel, Jeremy
King, Samantha Martin,
Kristin
Opfer, Ashley Smith, Russell Spatney
10th Dean Bell, Robert Carlisle, Shannon Gallagher, Marlena Hendry,
Miranda Porter,
Rachael
Pratt, Amber Russomanno, Jared Sheehan, Courtney Shilling, Vinton Sisson
11th Kayla Brown, Sara Giel, Lance Townsend
12th Alex Bell, Rebekah Durbin, Andrew Ohl, Michelle Turk, Cory
Yeagley
11th M Carson Stone
12th M Rebecca Custer, Brooke Elwood, Katie Imler, Michael Liner, Justin
Sane, Kaila
Summers,
Joseph Tokos, Rebecca Umbel, Patience Workman
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
Alex Ellerhorst, Kristin Opfer and Shannon Gallagher
were present with family members for the recognition.
05-38
Moved by D.
White, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following resolution to declare May 4,
2005 as Staff Appreciation Day for James A. Garfield Schools’ Teachers
and Support Staff.
WHEREAS, the Board of
Education designates this day to honor and recognize each staff member for
their work with our students, and
WHEREAS, each member of our
school team is applauded for the numerous and unique contributions they make to
our young people, and
WHEREAS, we realize this one
day each year of recognition is a token for their commitment throughout the
year, and
WHEREAS, the Board and administration
recognize the efforts made contribute to making this a nice school/family in
which to work and a great place for our students to learn;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the James A. Garfield Board of Education by a 5-0 vote on the fourteenth day of
April in the year two thousand and five, each staff member is duly commended
for the work they have done throughout the 2004/05 school year and we declare
May 4, 2005 Staff Recognition Day.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
VISITOR
RECOGNITION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alex Ellerhorst addressed the Board, expressing his support
for Steven Wyllie as the new football coach.
05-39
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the minutes of the regular board
meeting on March 10, 2005 as submitted.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
The committee and individual reports were passed.
Treasurer’s Recommendations
05-40
Moved
by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for March,
2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-41
Moved by G. Foy, seconded
by D. Vincent to approve the certificate of availability for March 2005
|
PO# |
PO Date |
Invoice Date |
Vendor |
Amount |
|
30609 |
03/1/2005 |
3/9,3/14,3/30/2005 |
Cerni Motors |
574.05 |
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-42
Moved by D.
Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept the following donations:
$88.18 from Target to the High School Principal’s Account
$80.18 from Target to the Elementary School Principal’s Account
$50.00 from E. Barringer to High School Athletics/Bowling in Memory of
Bob Simera
$1,000.00 from William McDowell to the Middle School
Light Up Campaign in Memory of Betty L. McDowell
$1,000.00 from William McDowell to the Middle School
Light Up Campaign in Memory of Anna R. McDowell
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-43
Moved by D.
White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the following activity budget revision
request: $550 in revenue to the High School Principal’s Account for Quiz
Bowl Photo Button Sales and Faculty/Seniors Academic Competition.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-44
Moved by P.
Brett, seconded by G. Foy to accept the bus bids received and opened on Monday,
April 4, 2005 at 9:30am; Exhibit A.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-45
Moved by G. Foy, seconded
by D. Vincent to approve purchasing a new school bus from Myers Equipment; 2006
Thomas/Freightliner bus,
$58,100.00 plus additional specifications less $3,800
trade in for a total cost of $61,719.00.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-46
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the following resolution:
AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT REGARDING THE NATURAL GAS PURCHASE PROGRAM
IN CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL GAS PROGRAM OF THE OHIO SCHOOLS COUNCIL AND
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING RELATED MATTERS.
WHEREAS, the boards of education of certain school districts
located in northeastern Ohio, including the board of education of this School
District (the "District") have established the Ohio Schools Council
as a regional council of governments, pursuant to Revised Code Chapter 167
("Council"), for the purpose of carrying out a cooperative program
for the purchase of natural gas, carrying out cooperative purchase programs and
promoting cooperative arrangements and agreements among its member school
districts and government agencies or private persons; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement Regarding the Natural Gas
Purchase Program, the Council has undertaken and operated a program on a
cooperative basis for the purchase of natural gas on behalf of its members of
the Council and others whose governing Boards approved participation in the
natural gas purchase program under the terms of that Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined to secure a firm supply
of natural gas through a prepaid purchase of natural gas for participating
boards of education under contractual terms favorable to such participating
boards, including but not limited to, financial security to assure performance
and to undertake and operate a program on a cooperative basis for the purchase
of natural gas pursuant to such arrangements (the "Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the "Board") of
the District wishes to participate in the Program and now desires to authorize
the execution and delivery by the District of an Amended and Restated Agreement
Regarding the Natural Gas Purchase Program between the Council or its designee,
and the District (the "Program Agreement"), pursuant to which the
District, along with members of the Council and certain others (the
"Participants"), will purchase substantially all of the natural gas
it uses for participating school facilities through the Program and will share
the administrative and operating costs of the Council in establishing,
operating and administering the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program Agreement provides that each
participating school district will make monthly payments to the Council or
its designee and that the rights in such
payments will be assigned to a trustee authorized to exercise trust powers
under Ohio law (the "Trustee") under the terms of a trust agreement
to be entered into between the Council, or its designee, and the Trustee in
(the "Trust Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Program provides for the Council to assist in
arranging for the issuance and sale of securities the proceeds of which will be
used to prepay for a firm long-term supply of natural gas, and debt service payments
associated with such securities will be paid, in part from the gas purchase
payments by participating school districts which have been assigned to the
Trustee pursuant to the Trust Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
THE JAMES A. GARFIELD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF PORTAGE, STATE OF OHIO, as follows:
Section 1. The
Board authorizes and directs the Treasurer to execute and deliver, in the name
of the District and on its behalf, the Program Agreement, substantially in the
form now on file with this Board, with any changes that are not inconsistent
with this resolution and that may be acceptable to the Treasurer whose
acceptance shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution of such document by
the Treasurer.
Section 2. The
Treasurer is authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary or
proper in connection with the Program and to carry out the actions contemplated
by the Program Agreement, including, without limitation, the preparation,
execution and delivery of such other documents, certificates and agreements as
may be necessary or proper to the above-stated purposes or other agreements not
inconsistent with this Resolution or as may be required by the Ohio Revised
Code to set forth assurances and representations with respect to the District's
ability to meet its obligations under the Program Agreement.
Section 3. Following execution on behalf of this
Board of the Program Agreement, the Treasurer is authorized and directed to
make monthly payments to the Fiscal Agent of the Council or its designee in
accordance with the terms of such Program Agreement. The Fiscal Agent of the Council is hereby
appointed to act as payment servicer for natural gas purchased by the District
pursuant to the Program Agreement and report to this Board concerning all
payments made on behalf of this Board under the Agreement.
Section 4. The Board of Directors of the Council
is hereby authorized to establish additional procedures which are not
inconsistent with the Program Agreement and are not substantially adverse to
the interests of the District and which it determines are necessary to
implement the Program, including procedures to be followed by this Board in the
determination of amounts of, and payments for, this District's natural gas
requirements and to enter into cooperative agreements with other Participants,
including, the Bay Area Council of Governments and Lake Erie Regional Council
of Governments, to assist in implementing the Program.
Section 5. Monies adequate to pay amounts due under the Program
Agreement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 are hereby appropriated for
that purpose.
Section 6.. The
Board expressly acknowledges that it is the intention of the Council to assist
in arranging for the Trustee and Seasongood & Mayer, Cincinnati, Ohio (the
Underwriter) to structure and complete the issuance, sale to others and public
underwriting of the securities to be
used to prepay a firm long-term supply of natural gas, to be repaid, in part by
the District as set forth in the Program Agreement and, to the extent required
by the Ohio Revised Code, the Board hereby approves the Council's actions in
assisting in arranging for such issuance and sale.
Section 7. It
is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board concerning
and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting
of the Board, and that all deliberations of the Board and of any of its
committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the
public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of
the Ohio Revised Code.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-47
Moved
by D. White, seconded by P. Brett to approve the 2005 senior class intent form
donating any remaining funds in their account to the purchase of a new welcome
sign for the high school.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-48
Moved by D.
White, seconded by G. Foy to Amend 05-111 – accepting donations:
$1,000
donation to the Middle School Light Up Campaign in memory of Anna R. McDowell
is from William McDowell, Lynn McDowell, James McDowell, Rosalice Manlove and
Annette Hollenbach.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
Superintendent’s
Recommendations
05-49
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to grant a 3-year supervisor contract to Roger
Fisher as Supervisor of Transportation, Maintenance and Food Service, effective
July 1, 2005.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-50
Moved
by D Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to grant contracts for certified teachers for
2005/06 as follows:
Diane Carlson – 3 year Theo
Cebulla – 3 year
Theresa Combs – 1 year Tina
Faulhaber – 3 year
Christopher Forgacs – 3 year Kenneth Fox –
3 year
Dawnell Gernentz – 1 year Kristine
Gilmer – 3 year
Nathan Kish – 1 year
Larry Kuhlman – 3 year Sara Martin
– 3 year
Carole Miller-Rotilie – 1 year Matthew Minnick
– 1 year
Kathleen Oros – Continuing Missy Petrie
– 1 year
Jennifer Ring – 5 year Ellen
Rybak – Continuing
Jennifer Shanahan – 3 year Greg Walker
– 3 year
Summer Wasko – Continuing Kristen White
– Continuing
Carrie Williams – 3 year Lisa Winters
– 3 year
Steven Wyllie – 3 year Tiffany
Yeagley – 1 year
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-51
Moved
by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant 1-year tutor contracts to the
following certified staff members for 2005/06: Heidi Collin, Eunicy Dolan,
Richard Sampson and Charlene Wolff.
Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White
Nays:
None
Mr. Pietra declared the motion
passed
05-52 Moved by G. Foy,