James A. Garfield School District
Board of Education Minutes
(unofficial until adopted at the next Board meeting)

 

The mission of the James A. Garfield Local Schools is to serve our district by

providing educational opportunities for all to become lifelong learners and

productive members of society.

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James A. Garfield Local School District

Organizational Meeting – January 2, 2006

 

I, Guy Pietra, swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and will perform faithfully the duties of my office as a member of the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield Local School District in Portage County, Ohio.

 

________________________________

Guy Pietra

 

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Tracy Knauer, Treasurer

 

I, Patricia Brett, swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and will perform faithfully the duties of my office as a member of the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield Local School District in Portage County, Ohio.

 

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Patricia Brett

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Tracy Knauer, Treasurer

 

 

Opening    The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 7:00 p.m. for the annual Organizational Meeting.

 

President Pro-Tempore Deral White called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

 

President Pro-Tempore Deral White 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.

 

                   Also present: Superintendent and Treasurer.

 

                   No visitors were present for recognition.

 

06-01                    Deral White nominated Guy Pietra for president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2006 calendar year.

David Vincent seconded Guy Pietra’s nomination.

Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to close nominations for president.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. White declared the motion passed.

 

Vote confirming Guy Pietra for president of the board for the 2006 calendar year:

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. White declared the motion passed.

 

06-02                    Guy Pietra nominated David Vincent for vice-president of the James A. Garfield Local Board of Education for the 2006 calendar year.

Gary Foy seconded David Vincent’s nomination.

Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to close nominations for vice-president.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

Vote confirming David Vincent for vice-president of the board for the 2006 calendar year:

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-03                    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 7:00 p.m., to be held in the Middle School Library.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-04                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to establish a Service Fund for board members and appropriate $7,500.00 for this purpose.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-05                    Moved by D. White, seconded by P. Brett 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 2006 calendar year and through the organizational meeting in 2007.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-06                    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 2006 calendar year and through the organizational meeting in 2007.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-07                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to authorize the Treasurer to secure advances from the County Auditor when funds are available and payable to the school district.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-08                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the use of single signature checks for the General Account and payroll clearing accounts through the organizational meeting of 2007.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-09                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Superintendent to act as Purchasing Agent for the school district through the organizational meeting of 2007.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-10                    Moved by G. Foy, 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.

 

06-11                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the use of Christley, Herington, and Pierce and Squire, Sanders and Dempsey as legal counsel for the Board of Education.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-12                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White 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.

 

06-13                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent 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.

 

06-14                    Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to authorize the Superintendent to suspend non-teaching and teaching personnel; provided such suspensions comply with procedures as provided by Ohio law and such suspensions are presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

                   

06-15                    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.

 

06-16                    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.

 

06-17                    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 2006 calendar year and through the organizational meeting of 2007.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

             

                    President Pietra let stand all existing committees and liaisons for Calendar Year 2006:

Deral White -Legislative Liaison.

Patricia Brett - Student Achievement Liaison.

David Vincent - Liaison to Garrettsville Village Council.

Guy Pietra and Gary Foy (with Deral White as alternate) -superintendent’s committee for OAPSE Labor Management.

Guy Pietra and Patricia Brett (with Deral White as alternate) -superintendent’s committee for GEA Labor Management.

Gary Foy and Deral White -superintendent’s committee for Athletic Task Force.

Guy Pietra and David Vincent -superintendent’s committee for Policy Review.

President Guy Pietra let stand all existing committees of the calendar year 2006.

 

06-18                    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.

 

06-19                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to appoint the Superintendent to serve as a trustee on the Portage Area Schools Consortium to represent the James A. Garfield Local School District and appoint the Treasurer to act as an alternate.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-20                    Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy 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.

 

06-21                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to approve the tax budget for fiscal year 2007 as follows:

WHEREAS school districts must adopt an annual budget for the coming school year (July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007) by or about January 15, 2006; and

WHEREAS the county budget commission has no authority to either increase or reduce the rate of any voter approved tax levy, although it does have authority and duty to adjust the amounts required from general property tax to conform to the needs demonstrated by the budget (ORC 5705.31 and 5705.341; Baker’s Text, Section 5.04); and

WHEREAS such budget is more of an administrative exercise than of revenue generating significance, in that the “January budget” is commonly referred to as the “asking for” budget (vs. the July appropriations measure which actually deals with expected funds); and

WHEREAS the “asking for” budget document is available to the public to review in the Treasurer’s office; now

BE IT RESOLVED that the budget is approved as presented; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED under the provisions of ORC 5705.30, the Treasurer

shall deliver a copy of the approved budget on the prescribed form to the County Auditor on or before 1/20/06.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-22                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to approve NEOLA’s continuing update service for calendar year 2006 at an annual fee of $1,800.00 (estimate).

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-23                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve continued membership in the Community, University and Educational Purchasing Association of Summit and Portage County (C.U.E.) for fiscal year 2007.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-24                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White 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.

 

06-25                    Moved by D. White, 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, White

     Nays: None

               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

06-26                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve an agreement for random drug/alcohol testing with Robinson Health Affiliates for 2006.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

                                  Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

 

06-27                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent 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 2006 be transferred to the General Fund for expenditure.

     Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

     Nays: None

                               Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

                   

 

President Guy Pietra asked for motion to adjourn.  All were in favor and this meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – January 12, 2006

 

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 7:03 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.

 

Upon roll call the following members were present: Gary Foy, Guy Pietra, David Vincent, Deral White.  Patricia Brett was absent.

 

Also present were a parent, students, Superintendent and Treasurer.

 

President Guy V. Pietra called for a special meeting to discuss upcoming negotiations.  After discussion of possible dates, the meeting was scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 6:00pm in the Orson E. Ott Administrative Offices.

 

06-28                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept and approve the Board meeting agenda and addendum for January 12, 2006.

Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.

                    Guy V. Pietra gave the Maplewood Career Center report.

Deral White dispensed with the legislative report.

Tracy Knauer gave the Treasurer’s report.

Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report

 

Superintendent, Charles Klamer recognized the James A. Garfield members for their passion for learning, years of service and hard work, and their care and concern for our students.  He discussed his appreciation for the Board’s commitment, and distributed recognition certificates from both Governor Taft and the Ohio School Boards Association.

Also discussed educational excellence and news items:

 

·         Sharissa Stamper bowled a 299 game in competition

·         Dean Bell scored a 31 on the American Scholastic Test

·         High School Food Drive – collected 17,864 items, the largest collection ever; the event was spearheaded by art teacher Mrs. Libby Frato-Sweeney

·         People Tree – Middle School art students painted and decorated the old People Tree barrels to look like new, coordinated by art teacher Mrs. Kristine Gilmer

·         Varsity Football Coach, Steve Wyllie, and the James A. Garfield District fans received awards from the Akron Touchdown Club.

 

No visitors asked to be recognized.

 

Educational Excellence

06-29                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to recognize Sharissa Stamper for bowling a 299 in competition, the highest score of anyone – boy or girl; and to recognize Dean Bell for his composite score of 31 on the American Scholastic Test.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Approval of Minutes

06-30                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of 12/8/05 and the organizational meeting of 1/2/06.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Treasurer’s Recommendations

06-31                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the financial reports for December, 2005.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-32                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Certificate of Availability for December, 2005:

PO Number    PO Date          Invoice Date                Vendor                                                Amount

32086              11/02/05          10/27/05                      The Weekly Villager                $200.00

32245              11/29/05          11/28/05                      Miller Lawn & Garden             $329.00

32268              12/09/05          12/05/05                      Engineering Economics          $2941.66

32325              12/07/05          11/11,11/17/05            FYDA Freightliner                    $100.22

32335              12/09/05          12/08/05                      Cerni Motors                          $173.47

32336              12/13/05          11/19/05                      Jostens, Inc.                           $6920.04

32349              12/13/05          12/09/05                      OSBA                                      $3192.00

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-33                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept donations: SOS Postage-various-$387.52; Junior Class-various-$380.00; Boy’s Basketball-R.Brockett-$100; Volleyball-D. Porter-$77.00; Dance Team-C. Williams-$9.07; Ski Club-People Tree - $81.50

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-34                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve liability insurance for the period of 2/1/2006 through 1/31/2007 with the Ohio School Plan for the following premiums:

 

      Liability Policy:                                                                $6,044.00

                                                                                           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

Violence Coverage- Each Act Limit                                                               $   250,000     

Plan Aggregate Limit                                                                                       $   500,000

                   Excess Liability Policy                                                                        $ 2,676.00

               Limit of Liability / Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 / $2,000,000

                   Total Premium                                                                                                            $ 8,720.00

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Superintendent’s Recommendations

06-35                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve an agreement for discipline purposes with David Ratcliff and OAPSE Chapter 331

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-36                    Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by D. Vincent to approve a Work Agreement to grant permission to the Portage County Engineer and/or his duly authorized agents or contractors to perform work for grading and channel work on the school district’s land.  The purpose of the work is to replace the Center Street bridge.  The Board of Education releases and holds harmless the parties previously mentioned.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-37                    Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to hire Bernadette Simonis as a substitute teacher for 2005/06.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-38                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve Brian Wilthew (boy’s basketball) and Lucas Whittenberger (wrestling) as volunteers for 2005/06.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-39                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to increase the hourly wage of the following classified substitutes by $.50 effective February 1, 2006 and by another $.50 effective August 1, 2006:  dietary aide, clerk/aide, inclusion aide and secretary.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-40                    Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to hire Doreen Curby as a substitute secretary and clerk/aide for 2005/06.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-41                Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a personal service contract to Rod Simmons as Assistant Varsity Baseball Coarch for the 2005/06 year ($2,293.20).

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-42                Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve Dave Graff as a volunteer to work with the wrestling team.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-43                Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to hire Cherise Taylor and Melissa Foy as substitute teachers for 2005/06.

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session to discuss the employment/compensation of a public employee. 

                             Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

                             Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

The Board entered executive session at 7:53pm.  Invited into executive session was Treasurer, Tracy L. Knauer.

 

President Guy V. Pietra declared the board back in regular session; 8:05 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra asked for motion to adjourn.  All were in favor and this meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

 

 

February 2006

James A. Garfield Local School District

Special Board Meeting – February 2, 2006

 

Opening    The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Board of Education Office at 6:30 p.m. for the special meeting.  President Guy Pietra called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.

 

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, and Guy Pietra.  David Vincent and Deral White were absent.

           

Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session for the purpose of preparing for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment; 6:35 pm, invited into executive session were the Treasurer and Superintendent.

        Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra

       Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

                    President Guy Pietra declared the board back in regular session at 8:38 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra asked for motion to adjourn.  All were in favor and this meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

 

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – February 9, 2006

 

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 7:01 p.m.

 

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.

 

Also present were members of the community, staff, parents, students, Superintendent and Treasurer.

 

06-44                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept and approve the Board meeting agenda and addendum for February 9, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.

                    Patricia Brett gave the Maplewood Career Center report.

Deral White gave the legislative report.

Tracy Knauer gave the Treasurer’s report.

Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report

 

Superintendent, Charles Klamer, discussed the following items of educational excellence.  Those present were asked to stand and be recognized, group photos were taken with Board President, Guy V. Pietra.

1.      Recognize Sue Widener for her nomination for the Kevin Coleman Foundation Educator of the Year Award for 2006

2.      Recognize students receiving all A’s for the second grading period

3.      Recognize students qualifying for the Regional Power of the Pen Tournament

4.      Recognize Spelling Bee Champions

5.      Recognize Quiz Bowl Team members – 3rd Place

 

News Items

1.      People Tree Letter

2.      Record-Courier article re boy’s basketball team

3.      Letter from Greg McDivitt re basketball game

 

President Guy Pietra opened the floor for visitor recognition and public comment.   A request was made that the website for legislative links be included in the minutes.  The website is http://www.osba-ohio.org/advocacy.htm

 

Approval of Minutes

06-45                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of 1/12/2006 and the special meeting of 2/2/2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

Educational Excellence

06-46                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to recognize 1st grade teacher Sue Widener for earning a nomination by the David Kirk Family for the Kevin Coleman Foundation Educator of the Year Award for 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-47                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to recognize those students who received all A’s for the second grading period:

MCC 11th     Anthony Bulone, Megan Giel, Jennifer Tate

MCC 12th     Joseph Hermann, Cara Miller

7th               Shannon Feller, Joshua Lawrence, Kendall Morrison

8th               Brandon Davis, Erica Marshall, Scott Smith

9th               Lindsay Boyle, Cheryl Carlisle, Andrew Geber, Nathan Hadzinsky, Ashley Mullins,

                   Katherine Opfer, Danielle Schwan, Jonathan Sitosky, Tanner Van Oss, Christine

Wilthew

10th             Alyssa Cain, Megan Dillon, Toby Gerez, Leif Hammel, Jeremy King, Lauren Molnar, Kristin Opfer, Russell Spatney

11th             Dean Bell, Leah Brett, Robert Carlisle, Katie Etling, Shannon Gallagher, Justin Knop, Miranda Porter, Amber Russomanno, Jared Sheehan, Courtney Shilling, Vinton Sisson, Daniel Thorndike

12th             Tiffany Bennett, Nia Ellison, Matthew Hague, Britnee’ Sidwell

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-48                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to recognize those students who qualified for the Regional Power of the Pen competition:

Emily Becks – also placed fourth overall at the District competition

Luke Brett – also placed fifteenth and earned two “Best of Round” awards at the District competition

Amanda DeLong-Carter – also placed eleventh overall at the District competition

Tiffany Miller, Shelby Green, Dakota Nunley and Shannon Feller

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-49                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to recognize those students who were Garfield Spelling Bee Champions:  Darian Roberts, 6th grade; JoAnne Baum, 7th grade and Michael Bonica, 8th grade.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-50                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize the Quiz Bowl Team and their advisors Doug Engelhart and Derek Hatcher for their 3rd place finish for both teams in the county competition behind Kent and Ravenna.  Members of the Varsity Team include Jared Sheehan, Dean Bell, Lance Townsend and Kaprice Carpenter.  The Junior Varsity Team members are Kristin Opfer, Jacob Elium, David Vanoss, Caitlyn Torda and Daniel Thorndike, as corrected.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-51                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. White to recognize the members of the girl’s varsity and junior varsity bowling teams for winning the Portage-Summit Bowling Conference Championship.

Varsity Members: Sharissa Stamper, Nia Ellison, Amber Russomanno, Katie Thornton, Callie Anderson, Phebie Thompson, Corinne Sanborn

 

Junior Varsity Members: Miranda Porter, Nichole Thompson, Amanda Thompson, Courtney Shilling, Mindy Wampler, Samantha Thompson, Amber Mast, Cara Miller, Samantha Gadd, Jenna Reider, Grace Madonio, Victoria Cressman, Stefanie Juzkiw

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

Treasurer’s Recommendations

06-52                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for January 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-53                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Certificate of Availability for January, 2006:

PO Number    PO Date          Invoice Date                Vendor                                                            Amount

32343              12/12/05          12/08/05                      Jaytek Signs                                       $126.75

32389              1/03/06            12/28/05                      D&N Refrigeration                              $153.00

32391              1/03/06            12/26/05                      Electric Motor Repair                         $325.00

32443              1/04/06            1/03/06                        Scotchman Electric                            $866.00

32485              1/11/06            12/21/05                      Cerni Motors                                      $314.71

32486              1/11/06            1/05/06                        Robinson Memorial                            $172.00

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-54                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to accept donation: $64.35 from Dance Aerobics to the E.S. Principal’s Fund.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-55                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the tax rates as follows:

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, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the Budget Commission of Portage County, Ohio has certified its action thereon to this Board together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this Board, and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill 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: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-56                    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 2006/07 at a cost of $39,480.00; Exhibit A.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-57                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to approve the following depository agreements for active and/or inactive funds each in the amount of $1,000,000 commencing 2/1/2006 and ending 1/31/2009:

The Middlefield Banking Company

Sky Bank

Huntington National Bank

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-58                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to authorize the Treasurer to establish fund 007/9007 for the Intermediate School Scholarship Fund.  This annual scholarship, currently held in the I.S. Pop account, awards $250 comprised of donations by the Intermediate School faculty and staff.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Superintendent’s Recommendations

06-59                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to hire Jim Pfleger, Ann Henry and Dave Spiker as substitute teachers for the 2005/06 year.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-60                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to approve Brock Bello as a volunteer to work with the M.S. wrestling program.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-61                    Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation due to retirement of secretary Andrea Scott, effective July 1, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-62                    Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to accept the resignation due to retirement of school nurse Jeanette Poole, effective April 1, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-63                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to accept the following as open enrollment students for the balance of 2005/06 (from Berkshire): Sharilyn Decker, Charlotte Decker, Alana DeFranco and Angelina DeFranco; they recently moved out of the Garfield District.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-64                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire Dianne Brown as a substitute secretary, clerk and aide for 2005/06.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-65                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept Zachary Miller as a tuition student for the balance of the 2005/06 year, effective January 26, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-66                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to grant supplemental/personal service contracts for 2005/06:

Steve Barton - H.S. Assistant Baseball Coach ($2,293.20)

Robert Hindman – H.S. Assistant Softball Coach ($2,293.20)

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-67                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to continue membership in the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce; annual dues are $120.00, as corrected.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-68                    Moved by D. White, seconded by P. Brett to approve volunteers for 2006:  Kyle Apthorpe – Baseball; Samantha Foy – Softball.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

First reading of new/revised Board policies:

Policy No.       Title

0140                Bylaws

0150                Bylaws

0160                Bylaws

0170                Bylaws

1130                Conflict of Interest – Private Practice (Administration)

1540                Suspension of Administrative Contracts

2260                Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity

2451                Alternative School Plans/Programs

3113                Conflict of Interest – Private Practice (Professional Staff)

3131                Reduction in Staff (Professional Staff)

3362                Anti-Harassment (Professional Staff)

3440                Job-Related Expenses (Professional Staff)

4113                Conflict of Interest – Private Practice (Classified Staff)

4131                Reduction in Staff (Classified Staff)

4362                Anti-Harassment (Classified Staff)

4440                Job-Related Expenses (Classified Staff)

5111                Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students

5111.01           Homeless Students

5136V1            Cellular Telephones and Electronic Communication Devices

5310                Health Services

5330                Use of Medications

5500                Student Conduct

5515                Use of Motor Vehicles

5516                Student Hazing

5517                Anti-Harassment (Students)

5517.01           Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior

6105                Authorization to Use Facsimile Signature

6230                Tax Budget Hearing

6320                Purchases

6700                Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

7300                Disposition of Real Property/Personal Property

7310                Disposition of Surplus Property

7540.03           Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety

7540.04           Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety

8330                Student Records

8340                Letters of Reference

8400                School Safety

8405                Environmental Health and Safety Issues

8431                Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard

8410                Crisis Intervention

8442                Reporting Accidents

8452                Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)

8453.02           Student Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

8640                Transportation for Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips

8660                Transportation of Students by Private Vehicle

 

06-69                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. White to accept Ashly Bernatowicz as an open enrollment student for the balance of the 2005/06 year; she recently moved out of the Garfield District.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-70                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire the following certified staff members for before/after school intervention tutoring:  Belinda Balazs, Kristina McElrath, Pat Singelyn, Bruce Traycoff, Dee White, Lisa Winters, Stevie Byrne, Diana Kelly, Larry Kuhlman, and Summer Wasko.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-71                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to approve high school fees for 2006/07:  

AP Biology                                 $25.00             Art I, II, III, IV                                         $30.00

Art History                                  $15.00             Biology II                                             $25.00

Black & White Photo I, II            $30.00             Digital Photo                                       $30.00

Chemistry                                  $26.00             AP Chemistry                                      $20.00

Computer Art I, II                        $15.00             Computer Applications I, II                  $5.00

Computer Prog., Intro.              $5.00               Crafts I, II                                             $35.00

Web Design, Intro to                 $5.00               Web Design, Advanced                      $5.00

Foods for Fitness                      $20.00             French I & II (1 workbook/2 years)     $18.00

General Maintenance, IA, IB      $10.00             French III & IV (1 workbook/2 years)$20.00

Gourmet Foods I, II, III               $25.00             Home Economics                              $15.00

Industrial Arts I, II, III                    $15.00             Instrumental Music                             $15.00

Physics                                      $10.00             Spanish I, II, III, IV                                $15.00

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-72                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by P. Brett to hire Angela Proto as a substitute teacher for 2005/06.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-73                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Pietra to approve a new course for 2006/07 – Advanced Placement English for seniors.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session for the purpose of preparing for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment; 8:10 pm, invited into executive session were the Treasurer and Superintendent.

        Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

       Nays: None

                                   Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

                    President Guy Pietra declared the board back in regular session at 9:30 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra asked for motion to adjourn.  All were in favor and this meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

March 2006   

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – March 9, 2006

 

6:30 p.m. – A Recognition Tea was held to honor Mrs. Jeanette Poole and Mrs. Andrea Scott

 

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 7:02 p.m.

 

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.

 

Also present were students, community members, staff, Superintendent and Treasurer.

 

President Guy V. Pietra gave the President’s report.

                    Patricia Brett gave the Maplewood Career Center report.

Deral White gave the legislative report.

Tracy Knauer gave the Treasurer’s report.

Charles Klamer gave the Superintendent’s report

 

06-74                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by P. Brett to accept and approve the Board meeting agenda and addendum for March 9, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Superintendent, Charles Klamer, discussed the following items of educational excellence.  Those present were asked to stand and be recognized, group photos were taken with Board President, Guy V. Pietra.

1.      Recognize Mrs. Jeanette Poole for her 30 years of service as school nurse in the James A. Garfield Schools

2.      Recognize Mrs. Andrea Scott for her 28 years of service as a secretary at James A. Garfield High and Elementary Schools

3.      Recognize Sara Giel, Portage County Teen of the Month for February

4.      Recognize the Varsity Girl’s Bowling Team and their coaches

5.      Recognize the Varsity Boy’s Bowling Team and their coaches

6.      Recognize Travis Harbert and his coach

7.      Recognize the wrestling team for winning the Portage Trail Conference Wrestling Tournament, County Division.  Also, recognize Matt Hague and John Rhodes for earning “Special Mention” on the all P.T. C. Wrestling Team.  The team is coached by Alan Harbert.

8.      Presentation by Mrs. Stevie Byrne, Mr. Derek Hatcher, fifth and sixth graders on the Jason Project.

 

Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to enter executive session to consider the employment, investigation of charges or complaints, dismissal, and discipline of public employees, 8:07 p.m., invited into executive session was Assistant High School Principal, Mike Cook.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

President Guy Pietra declared the board back in regular session at 8:37 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra opened the floor for visitor recognition and public comment.  All those present left after educational excellence recognition.

 

Approval of Minutes

06-75                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of February 9, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Educational Excellence

06-76                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to recognize all those presented for educational excellence:

Recognize Mrs. Jeanette Poole for her 30 years of service as school nurse to the students of James A. Garfield Schools.

 

Recognize Mrs. Andrea Scott for her 28 years of service as a secretary to the students of James A. Garfield High and Elementary Schools.

 

Recognize senior Sara Giel for being selected the Portage County Teen of the Month for February.

 

Recognize the varsity girl’s bowling team and their coaches for earning the Northeastern Ohio Regional Bowling Championship and qualifying for the State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year -

Coaches Howie Moore and Joe Brigham, Callie Anderson, Nia Ellison, Amber Russomanno, Sharissa   Stamper, Phebie Thompson, Katie Thornton and Corinne Sanborn.

 

Recognize the varsity boy’s bowling team and their coaches for winning the Portage-Summit Conference Bowling Tournament – Coaches Howie Moore and Joe Brigham, Chris Bicker, Aaron Dieringer, Joe Hermann, Bradley Phillips, Jeremy Ross and Kenny Vanek.

 

Recognize freshman Travis Harbert for qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament, Division III, in the 103 lb. weight class and his coach, Alan Harbert.

 

Recognize the wrestling team for winning the Portage Trail Conference Wrestling Tournament, County Division.  Also, recognize Matt Hague and John Rhodes for earning “Special Mention” on the all P.T. C. Wrestling Team.  Other team members include Errik Gordon, Marcus Smith, Dan Lipstreu, Nate Molnar, Chris Taylor, Blake Townsend, Jesse Barbe, Cory Goodnight, Matt Haehner, Phillip King, Ron Sanders, John Eigner and Travis Harbert.  The team is coached by Alan Harbert.

 

  Recognize Mrs. Stevie Byrne, Mr. Derek Hatcher and the fifth and sixth graders for their work on the Jason Project

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Treasurer’s Recommendations

06-77                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the financial reports for February 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-78                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the Certificate of Availability:

PO Number    PO Date          Invoice Date                Vendor                                    Amount

32732              2/21/06                        2/15/06            Feller Plumbing                       $284.50

32744              2/23/06                        2/16/06            Deluxe Cleaners                     $312.00

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-79                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve estimated resources for 2005/2006

 

INITIAL

PREVIOUS

CURRENT

CERTIFICATION

FUND CLASSIFICATION

BUDGET

AMENDMENT

AMENDMENT

TO

FUND NAME

CERTIFICATION

REQUESTS

REQUEST

DATE

 

 

 

 

 

General Fund

    12,108,493.90

                      -  

         320,898.11

    12,429,392.01

E-rate

           39,205.17

                      -  

                      -  

           39,205.17

General Bus Purchase

           46,652.56

                      -  

          (15,000.00)

           31,652.56

General Fund Reserve

           50,664.73

                      -  

                      -  

           50,664.73

 

 

 

 

 

Special Revenue

 

 

 

 

  016 Emergency Levy

         941,090.00

                      -  

           (5,937.00)

         935,153.00

  018 Public Support

         121,613.81

                      -  

                      -  

         121,613.81

  019 Martha Holden Jennings

            1,528.00

                      -  

                      -  

            1,528.00

  031 Underground Storage

           11,000.00

                      -  

                      -  

           11,000.00

  300 District Managed Act

         117,523.05

           11,541.00

           10,070.00

         139,134.05

  432 Management Info System

            5,000.00

                      -  

                      -  

            5,000.00

  440 Entry Year Programs

            3,300.00

                      -  

              (900.00)

            2,400.00

  494 Poverty Based Assistance

           20,935.89

                      -  

                      -  

           20,935.89

  451 Network Connectivity

           18,000.00

                      -  

                      -  

           18,000.00

  452 School Net Prof. Devel.

            3,078.12

            2,700.00

                      -  

            5,778.12

  459 Ohio Reads

            2,000.00

                      -  

                      -  

            2,000.00

  460 Student Reading Interv.

            2,208.08

                      -  

                      -  

            2,208.08

  499 Misc. State Grants

            1,000.00

                      -  

                      -  

            1,000.00

  516 Title VI-B

         379,848.15

          (13,687.83)

                      -  

         366,160.32

  572 Title I-TA

         152,448.40

            4,917.84

            2,591.07

         159,957.31

  573 Title V Innov.

           12,306.92

                 87.41

                      -  

           12,394.33

  584 Title VI SDFSC

           11,026.98

           (3,418.53)

                      -  

            7,608.45

  587 Preschool

            5,000.00

               905.24

                      -  

            5,905.24

  590 Title II-A

           82,600.59

                (82.08)

              (547.58)

           81,970.93

  599 Title II-D / Misc. Federal

            3,922.15

                 83.82

                 55.83

            4,061.80

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Service

 

 

 

 

  002 Bond Retirement-Building

         699,833.06

                      -  

            1,391.00

         701,224.06

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Projects

 

 

 

 

  450 School Net Plus

                      -  

           17,664.00

                      -  

           17,664.00

 

 

 

 

 

Enterprise

 

 

 

 

  006 Lunchroom

         518,134.01

                      -  

                      -  

         518,134.01

  009 Uniform Supplies

           26,495.07

                      -  

                      -  

           26,495.07

 

 

 

 

 

Fiduciary

 

 

 

 

  007 Webb Trust

               200.00

                 64.83

                      -  

               264.83

  007 Georgia Lee Alford

           10,700.45

                      -  

               150.00

           10,850.45

  007 Gym Trust

                 86.00

                      -  

                      -  

                 86.00

  007 Martha Holden Jennings

                      -  

                      -  

                      -  

                      -  

  007 Intermediate Scholarship

                      -  

                      -  

               351.00

               351.00

  007 A G Riggs Trust

                 90.00

                      -  

                      -  

                 90.00

  022 District Agency

                      -  

                 25.00

               155.00

               180.00

  200 Student Activities

           60,538.45

           17,110.00

            3,500.00

           81,148.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

    15,456,523.54

           37,910.70

         316,777.43

    15,811,211.67

 

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-80                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to approve appropriations:

 

PERMANENT

 

FUND CLASSIFICATION

APPROPRIATION

 

FUND NAME

REQUEST

 

 

 

 

General Fund

    11,246,570.83

E-rate

           30,000.00

General Bus Purchase

           24,152.56

General Fund Reserve

                      -  

 

 

Special Revenue

 

  016 Emergency Levy

         935,153.00

  018 Public Support

         103,850.00

  019 Martha Holden Jennings

            1,528.00

  031 Underground Storage

                      -  

  300 District Managed Act

         119,021.00

  432 Management Info System

            5,000.00

  440 Entry Year Programs

            2,400.00

  494 Poverty Based Assistance

           20,935.89

  451 Network Connectivity

           18,000.00

  452 School Net Prof. Devel.

            5,778.12

  459 Ohio Reads

            2,000.00

  460 Student Reading Interv.

            2,208.08

  499 Misc. State Grants

            1,000.00

  516 Title VI-B

         366,160.32

  572 Title I-TA

         159,957.31

  573 Title V Innov.

           12,394.33

  584 Title VI SDFSC

            7,608.45

  587 Preschool

            5,905.24

  590 Title II-A

           81,970.93

  599 Title II-D / Misc. Federal

            4,061.80

 

 

Debt Service

 

  002 Bond Retirement-Building

         494,566.25

 

 

Capital Projects

 

  450 School Net Plus

           17,664.00

 

 

Enterprise

 

  006 Lunchroom

         482,454.00

  009 Uniform Supplies

           26,485.24

 

 

Fiduciary

 

  007 Webb Trust

               264.83

  007 Georgia Lee Alford

           10,000.00

  007 Gym Trust

                 86.00

  007 Martha Holden Jennings

                      -  

  007 Intermediate Scholarship

               250.00

  007 A G Riggs Trust

                 90.00

  022 District Agency

 

  200 Student Activities

           57,568.89

 

 

 

 

    14,245,085.07

 

 

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-81                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to approve the revised spending plan for 2005/2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-82                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve revisions to student activities: Class of 2007 – increase revenue by $1,000 and expense by $500 for Lemonade Stand Jewelry Sales; Art Club - increase revenue by $130 for Agona T-shirt sale; Interact Club -  increase expenses by $100 for charitable contribution; Spanish Club – increase revenue by $3,000 for Jewelry Sale and expense by $3,000 for jewelry sales and club activities; H.S. Athletics – increase revenue by $27,601 for donations and fundraisers and expense by $26,395 for additional services and supplies.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-83                    Moved by P. Brett, seconded by G. Foy to accept a donation of $200 from the Silver Creek Garden Club to Mrs. Byrne’s 5th grade science class for plantings and a “garden area” at the Intermediate School.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Superintendent’s Recommendations

 

06-84                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve a 3-day early release for 2006 seniors – June 6, 7, and 8, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-85                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a 3-year administrative contract to Mr. Michael Cook, effective August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2009, as H.S. Assistant Principal.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-86                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a 3-year contract to Mr. Greg McDivitt, effective August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2009, as Athletic Director.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-87                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to have the second reading of new/revised Board policies and approve the adoption of those policies listed below:

Policy No.            Title

0140                       Bylaws

0150                       Bylaws

0160                       Bylaws

0170                       Bylaws

1130                       Conflict of Interest – Private Practice (Administration)

1540                       Suspension of Administrative Contracts

2260                       Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity

2451                       Alternative School Plans/Programs

3113                       Conflict of Interest – Private Practice (Professional Staff)

3131                       Reduction in Staff (Professional Staff)

3362                       Anti-Harassment (Professional Staff)

3440                       Job-Related Expenses (Professional Staff)

4113                       Conflict of Interest – Private Practice (Classified Staff)

4131                       Reduction in Staff (Classified Staff)

4362                       Anti-Harassment (Classified Staff)

4440                       Job-Related Expenses (Classified Staff)

5111                       Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students

5111.01 Homeless Students

5136V1                 Cellular Telephones and Electronic Communication Devices

5310                       Health Services

5330                       Use of Medications

5500                       Student Conduct

5515                       Use of Motor Vehicles

5516                       Student Hazing

5517                       Anti-Harassment (Students)

5517.01 Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior

6105                       Authorization to Use Facsimile Signature

6230                       Tax Budget Hearing

6320                       Purchases

6700                       Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

7300                       Disposition of Real Property/Personal Property

7310                       Disposition of Surplus Property

7540.03 Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety

7540.04 Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety

8330                       Student Records

8340                       Letters of Reference

8400                       School Safety

8405                       Environmental Health and Safety Issues

8431                       Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard

8410                       Crisis Intervention

8442                       Reporting Accidents

8452                       Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)

8453.02 Student Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

8640                       Transportation for Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips

8660                       Transportation of Students by Private Vehicle

NOTE: policies 3441 and 4441 – community corrected to commuting;

Policy 4430.01, FMLA, correction: 1st paragraph sections in same section;

A               C

B               D

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-88                    Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve the school calendar for 2006/07.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-89                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to approve an unpaid leave of absence for child care for Paige Krabill, effective March 1, 2006 through the end of the 2005/06 school year.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Employment: (pending receipt of the appropriate certification, BCI&I, and if applicable, FBI approval, TB test results, completion of I-9 Form and official sets of transcripts).

 

06-90                    Moved by D. White, seconded by P. Brett to hire Christine Kable and Laurie Marshall as substitute teachers for the balance of 2005/06.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-91                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to grant the following personal service contracts:

Jessica Crookham – M.S. Assistant Track Coach for 2005/06 ($1,433.25)

Wendy Peterson – M.S. Cheerleading Advisor for 2006/07 (unknown at this time)

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-92                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to approve Jack Drummond as a volunteer to work with the wrestling team (retroactive to the beginning of the 2005/06 season) and Libby Chandler to work with the M.S. Cheerleaders for 2006/07.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-93                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with OAPSE Chapter 331 regarding the removal of the term “home building” from the Master Agreement as it pertains to the Food Service Department; Exhibit C.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-94                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the Settlement Agreement with OAPSE Chapter 331 and Kathy Melega.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-95                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to hire Lisa Lambert as a substitute secretary/clerk/aide for the balance of the 2005/06 school year.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-96                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by G. Foy to approve the following resolution:

 

WHEREAS children need access to healthy foods and opportunities to be physically active in order to grow, learn and thrive; and

WHEREAS good health fosters student attendance and education; and

WHEREAS obesity is increasing rapidly in the United States, affecting adults and children of all races, ethnicities and income levels; and

WHEREAS the prevalence of overweight children aged 6-11 has more than doubled in the last 20 years and the number of overweight adolescents aged 12-19 has more than tripled in that same time; and

WHEREAS overweight children and adolescents are more likely than not to remain overweight, become obese adults and develop related chronic illnesses; and

WHEREAS reversing the obesity epidemic among children will require a long-term, well-coordinated approach to reach young people where they live, learn and play; and

WHEREAS schools can effectively partner with other public, non-profit and private sector organizations in an effort to re-shape social and physical environments and provide information and practical strategies to help children and adults adopt more healthy lifestyles; and

WHEREAS the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 established a new requirement that all school districts with a federally-funded school meals program develop and implement wellness policies that address nutrition and physical activity no later than the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that it is the intent of the Board of Education of the James A. Garfield Local School District to comply fully with 42 USC 1751, Section 204, which requires that any local educational agency participating in the National School Lunch Program establish a local school wellness policy; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent shall seek the involvement of parents, students, representatives of the school food service program, the school board, school administrators and the public as this District’s wellness policy is developed, and shall recommend a policy to the Board not later than June 8, 2006 and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board reserves the right to modify the recommended policy as it deems necessary, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said policy shall be adopted no later than June 8, 2006 and shall be effective on the first day of the school year beginning after July 1, 2006.

 

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

President Guy Pietra asked for motion to adjourn.  All were in favor and this meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

   

 

April 2006

James A. Garfield Local School District

Records Commission Meeting – April 6, 2006

 

The Records Commission of the James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Orson E. Ott Administrative Office at 6:35pm, Chairman, Guy Pietra, called the meeting to order at 6:40pm.

 

The following members were present:  Chairman, Guy V. Pietra, Board President, Superintendent, Charles Klamer, Treasurer, Tracy Knauer

 

Treasurer, Tracy Knauer, was to appointed to record minutes.

 

Moved by C. Klamer, seconded by G. Pietra to approve the Certificate of Records Disposal (attached RC-3) in accordance with the guidelines and retention schedule currently in place for the James A Garfield School District.

            Ayes: Pietra, Klamer, Knauer

            Nays: None

                        Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by C. Klamer to approve the following revised Records and Disposal Guidelines

1.                  Procedures to dispose of records according to the school district’s approved schedule of records retention and disposition (RC-2) will be initiated annually, by April 1 of each year.

2.                  Records officers (appointed by the Treasurer) will list those eligible, disposable records on the certificate of records disposal (RC-3), in accordance with the district’s approved schedule.

3.                  The records commission will review the certificates of records disposal forms as submitted, annually.

4.                  Upon the commission’s approval, the certificates (RC-3) will be forwarded as follows:  an original will be sent to the Ohio Historical Network Specialist for Portage County and a copy will be kept in the Records Commission files.

5.                  Records shall be destroyed only as directed by the Treasurer.

6.                  The District shall develop the necessary regulations and record retention schedules to carry out their purpose.

Ayes: Pietra, Klamer, Knauer

Nays: None

                        Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by C. Klamer to approve the revised schedule of records retention and disposition (attached RC-2) for future records disposal.

Ayes: Pietra, Klamer, Knauer

Nays: None

                        Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed.

 

The Records Commission meeting adjourned at 6:45pm.

 

James A. Garfield Local School District

Special Board Meeting – April 6, 2006

 

 

Opening    The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Orson E. Ott Administrative Office at 7:00 p.m. for the special meeting.  President Guy Pietra called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

Upon roll call the following members were present:  Gary Foy, Guy Pietra, David Vincent and Deral White.  Patricia Brett was absent.

 

06-97                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to accept and approve the Board meeting agenda for April 6, 2006.

Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-98                    Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to enact a reduction in staff for the following hourly tutors due to the loss of state/federal funding and a change in course offerings, to be effective for the 2006/07 year:  Eunicy Dolan, Richard Sampson and Heidi Collin.

Ayes: Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-99                    Moved by G. Foy, seconded by D. Vincent to grant a one-year limited contract to Susan Folio as school nurse, effective April 3, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-100                Moved by D. White, seconded by D. Vincent to approve Joan D’Aurelio as a volunteer to work with the J.V. softball team for the 2006 season.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

06-101                Moved by D. Vincent, seconded by D. White to authorize the treasurer to advertise for formal bids for the removal and replacement of the heating boiler system in the elementary school and a combination bid for removal and replacement of both the elementary and high school boiler system.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Moved by D. White, seconded by G. Foy to enter executive session for the purpose of considering  the employment, investigation of charges or complaints, dismissal, and discipline of public employees and preparing for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment; 7:13pm.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent, White

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Invited into executive session were Neil Wallace, High School Principal, Leigh Herington, Legal Counsel, Charles Klamer, Superintendent, and Tracy Knauer, Treasurer.

 

                    President Guy Pietra declared the board back in regular session at 8:57 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra asked for motion to adjourn.  All were in favor and this meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

 

James A. Garfield Local School District

Regular Board Meeting – April 13, 2006

 

Opening    The James A. Garfield Board of Education met in the Middle School Library at 5:30 pm for the regular meeting.  President Guy Pietra called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m.

 

President Guy Pietra led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and dispensed with the moment of silence.

 

Upon roll call the following members were present: Patricia Brett, Gary Foy, Guy Pietra, and David Vincent.  Deral White was absent.

 

Also present were students, community members, staff, Superintendent and Treasurer.

 

06-102                Moved by P. Brett, seconded by D. Vincent to accept and approve the Board meeting agenda with corrections and addendum for April 13, 2006.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed

 

Mrs. Christine Brown informed the Board she would like the suspension appeal of her minor daughter, Cassie Brown, to be heard in executive session.

 

Moved by G. Pietra, seconded by P. Brett to enter executive session for the purpose of conducting a suspension appeal, 5:46 p.m., invited into executive session were Mrs. Christine Brown, Cassie Brown, Kristin Cue, Assistant High School Principal, Mike Cook, Superintendent, Charles Klamer, and Treasurer, Tracy Knauer.

Ayes: Brett, Foy, Pietra, Vincent

Nays: None

Mr. Pietra declared the motion passed