April 24, 2017 board meeting minutes

April 24, 2017 The Southeast Local Schools Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 p.m on Monday, April 24, 2017 in the high school library, 8423 Tallmadge Road, Ravenna, Ohio The meeting was called to order by Board President Lori Loudin-Smith Roll Call Present: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith Absent: None 086-2017 Approve Agenda Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept and approve the board meeting agenda for April 24, 2017 as presented with corrections Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley Nays: None Motion Carried to 087-2017 Approval of Board Minutes Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion to approve the March 4, 2017 special board meeting minutes (work session), and the March 20, 2017 board minutes from the regular board meeting The minutes are available for inspection in the office of the Treasurer Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble Nays: None Motion Carried to Presentation: High School Teachers Shannon Sampson and Carrie Edwards demonstrated the use of Google Classroom Advisor Carl Sondereker and members of the High School Science Club gave a presentation on their participation in the Ocean Bowl SELDTA Spokesperson: Shannon Sampson reported on the use of Interest Based Bargaining for the upcoming negotiations 088-2017 Approval for Payment of Bills Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the payment of bills Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 089-2017 Accept Retirement Resignation – Bus Driver – Rebecca Bartholomew Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the retirement resignation of Rebecca Bartholomew, Bus Driver, effective July 1, 2017 Her last day will be June 30, 2017 Mrs Bartholomew retires with 22 years of experience Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith Nays: None Motion Carried to 090-2017 Approve Unpaid Leave – Van Driver – Diana Turnbull David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve an additional day and a half of unpaid leave for Diana Turnbull, Van Driver Effective March 27, 2017 (1) and March 28, 2017 (1/2) Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley Nays: None Motion Carried to 091-2017 Approve Unpaid Leave – Van Driver – Karen Warwood Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve an unpaid leave of absence for Karen Warwood, Van Driver Effective May 30, 2017 through May 31, 2017 Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble Nays: None Motion Carried to 092-2017 Approve Paid/Unpaid Leave – Child Specific ESP – Linda Simko David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve a paid/unpaid leave of absence for Linda Simko, Child Specific ESP, effective May 5, 2017 until released by her doctor to return to work Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 093-2017 Accept Resignations – Substitutes Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the resignation of the following substitutes: ESP Brenda Blankenship – Effective 3/20/17 Secretary Brenda Blankenship – Effective 3/20/17 Teacher Jennifer Kuberry – Effective 4/24/17 Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky Nays: None Motion Carried to 094-2017 Accept Resignation – Parent Mentor – Robin Howard David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Robin Howard, Parent Mentor, effective March 31, 2017 Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith Nays: None Motion Carried to 095-2017 Approve Volunteers Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the following volunteers for the 2016-2017 season, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio, OHSAA and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria: Lacrosse Barry Sapp Anthony Swierz Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley Nays: None Motion Carried to 096-2017 Hire – Parent Mentor – Christina Matthews Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Christina Matthews as a Parent Mentor Coordinator (Field) for the remainder of the 20162017 school year effective April 3, 2017, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio, and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria She will be paid $17.50 per hour and paid out of the Parent Mentor Grant which is shared with the Field Local School District, and Southeast being the fiscal agent Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 097-2017 Hire Homebound Tutors David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire the following to be Homebound Tutors for the 2016-2017 school year: Jessica Horning – effective April 2, 2017 Lisa McCann – effective March 30, 2017 Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh Nays: None Motion Carried to 098-2017 Approve Athletic Department Support Personnel Jeff McElfresh moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the following as Athletic Department Support Personnel for the 2016-2017 school year: Benjamin Kobus Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky Nays: None Motion Carried to 099-2017 Approve Administrative Contract – David Kennedy Jeff McElfresh moved and John Witkosky seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve a Three Year contract for David Kennedy, High School Principal, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria Effective August 1, 2017 (2017-2018 school year) Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith Nays: None Motion Carried to 100-2017 Approve Administrative Contract – David Fesemyer David Kemble moved and John Witkosky seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve a Three Year contract for David Fesemyer, Primary School Principal, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria Effective August 1, 2017 (2017-2018 school year) Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 101-2017 Approve Administrative Contract – Steven Sigworth Jeff McElfresh moved and John Witkosky seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve a Three Year contract for Steven Sigworth, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria Effective August 1, 2017 (2017-2018 school year) Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble Nays: None Motion Carried to 102-2017 Non Renew LPDC Supplementals Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education non renew the following LPDC supplementals at the end of the 2016-2017 school year: Michelle Hiser David Kennedy Tera McKenzie Karen O’Connor Shannon Sampson Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh Nays: None Motion Carried to 103-2017 Non Renew Supplemental Contracts David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education non renew the following supplemental contracts at the end of the 2016-2017 school year: Christine Anzevino – National Honor Society Advisor Jennifer Baker – Sophomore Class Advisor Stephanie Beitzel – FCCLA Advisor Benjamin Campbell – FFA Advisor Adriana Greenlief – Middle School Student Council Advisor Amber Grieneisen – High School Art Club Advisor Melanie Jackson – Assistant Band Director Heather Kennedy – Assistant Band Director Benjamin Kobus – Espancais Club Advisor Suzanne McCabe – Co-Senior Class Advisor/PEP Club Advisor Deborah McClure – Freshman Class Advisor Barbara Oostdyk – SADD Advisor/High School Student Council Advisor Shannon Sampson – Co-Senior Class Advisor/Head Drama Club Advisor Angela Savinda – Assistant Drama Club Advisor Laura Sheets – Power of the Pen Advisor Carl Sondereker – High School Science Club Advisor Joni Stoll – Band Director Mary Tarka – Junior Class/Yearbook/Quiz Bowl/Book Store Advisor Emma Unsworth – Middle School Art Club Advisor Bradley Vaughan – Middle School Science Club Advisor Holly Wickersham – Choral Director Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 104-2017 Non Renew Long Term Substitute Contracts David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education non renew the following Long Term Substitute contracts at the end of the 2016-2017 school year: Joseph Cockerham (Effective 3/24/17) Connie Hall Susan Hoover Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith Nays: None Motion Carried to 105-2017 Non Renew Tutor Contracts Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education non renew the following Tutor contracts at the end of the 2016-2017 school year: Homebound Rebecca Dunn Nicole Fraley Jessica Horning Lisa McCann Stevanna Mohnacky Barbara Oostdyk Emma Unsworth Title I Sherrie Cicora Mallory Edwards Marianne McCuen Nancy Smith After School Daniel Ahrens Kelly Canfield Marie Ciapala Henry Hoover Kimberly Kelchner Bradley Vaughan Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley Nays: None Motion Carried to 106-2017 Non Renew Mentor Contracts David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education non renew the following Mentor contracts at the end of the 2016-2017 school year: Parent Mentors Sandra Craft Christina Matthews April 24, 2017 (Continued) Resident Educator Mentors Laura Sheets – Lead Mentor Christine Anzevino Stacy Bryant Carrie Edwards Wendy Fishbeck Nicole Fraley Debra Pusin Shannon Sampson Mary Tarka Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble Nays: None Motion Carried to 107-2017 Approve Certified Contracts David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the following Certified Contracts for the 2017-2018 school year: Continuing Jennifer Baker Thomas Stockard Five Year Kelly Canfield Blake Collins Jaclyn Engler Adrianna Greenlief Christian Kainrad Kimberly Kelchner Deborah McClure One Year Jessica Aemmer Adam Ballog Marie Ciapala Jenny Gamertsfelder Amber Grieneisen Michael Hammond Mason Harsh Emily Hart Kyle Hollar Jessica Horning Benjamin Kobus Heather Lindsay Michael Matisi Lisa McCann Stevanna Mohnacky Tina Morgan Stacey Rice Alexis Swartz Emma Unsworth Bradley Vaughn Jenna Wodecki Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 108-2017 Approve Classified Contracts David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the following Classified Contracts for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria: Continuing Mary Ann Biltz – Transportation Judith Bobacek – Child Specific ESP (Transportation) Bethany Cutright – Food Service Misti Goldsboro – Food Service Devonne Muldowney – Transportation Cheryl O’Connor – ESP Shana Timms – Food Service Amber Vallelonga – Food Service Two Year Michelle Chaney – Secretary Megan Ciganik – Custodian Tina Jones – Child Specific ESP (Transportation) Rhonda Sanderfer – Food Service Jaime Vrudney - Transportation Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky Nays: None Motion Carried to 109-2017 Approve Agreement – Mahoning County ESC David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Mahoning County ESC for alignment and provision of services to the district for the 2017-2018 school year Effective July 1, 2017 Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith Nays: None Motion Carried to 110-2017 Approve Overnight Field Trip – Power of the Pen David Kemble moved and John Witkosky seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for Power of the Pen to attend the State Power of the Pen at the College of Wooster May 25, 2017 through May 26, 2017 Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley Nays: None Motion Carried to 111-2017 Approve Overnight Field Trip – Quiz Bowl Jeff McElfresh moved and John Witkosky seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for the Quiz Bowl team to attend the NAQT National Competition in Chicago, Illinois April 28, 2017 through April 30, 2017 Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 112-2017 Approve 2017 Volleyball Camp David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the 2017 volleyball camp to be held at the High School and the Middle School June 12 through June 15, 2017 Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh Nays: None Motion Carried to 113-2017 Accept Donations Mary Kaley moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the following donations: $68 from Julienne and Robert Bearss to be used for Drama Club expenses $51 from Jeff Cheuvront to be used for Drama Club expenses $500 from S.P.A.C.E to be used for girls’ basketball uniforms $500 from S.P.A.C.E to be used for girls’ track uniforms $10,000 from S.P.A.C.E to be used for weights in the weight room $4,500 from Southeast Athletic Boosters to help offset the cost of varsity track uniforms (boys and girls) Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky Nays: None Motion Carried to The Board of Education gave the First Reading on the Proposed Board Policies: AFC-1 AFCA BB BBBA DJC EBCD EFG GCN-1 GCNA IGAE IGCH IGD IGDJ IKF IL JED JED-R JEDA JFC JG JGD JGE KJ Evaluation of Professional Staff (OTES) Evaluation of School Counselors School Board Legal Status Board Member Qualifications Bidding Requirements Emergency Closings Student Wellness Program Evaluation of Professional Staff (OTES) Evaluation of School Counselors Health Education College Credit Plus Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities Interscholastic Athletics Graduation Requirements Testing Programs Student Absences and Excuses Student Absences and Excuses Truancy Student Conduct (Zero Tolerance) Student Discipline Student Suspension Student Expulsion Advertising in the School April 24, 2017 (Continued) LBB LEC LEC-R Cooperative Educational Programs College Credit Plus College Credit Plus Promoting Positive Pirates: High School – The High School Band received an excellent rating at state competition Honors Awards night will be held on May 4th and Prom will be held on May 6th Senior Zoe Robertson was awarded a $25,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship The FFA hosted the 65th Annual Banquet Middle School – Student Carly Edwards qualified for state competition with Power of the Pen The Middle School musical will be held on May 5th and 6th Primary/Intermediate Schools – PTO sponsored the annual father/daughter and mother/son dances and a Paint Night for Teacher Appreciation Week Third nine week awards for attendance were distributed Primary teacher Angie Briggs was published in a National Journal along with High School teacher Jennifer Baker New Business: The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 5th at 6:00 to award bids The Board of Education will hold a work session on Wednesday, June 7th at 5:30 The Board of Education agreed to sign a Waiver of Conflict regarding the upcoming negotiations with SELDTA The treasurer reviewed the Tax Revision requests received from the Portage County Auditor Maplewood Career Center Report: Mrs Kaley reported the featured program of the month as “Auto Service Technology” Four Southeast students (2 juniors and seniors) were presented with perfect attendance for the 3rd nine weeks Maplewood held their annual Dinner with a Teacher on April 5th Legislative Liaison Report: Mrs Kaley reported that the proposed biennium budget includes over $400 million in state budget cuts Mary also read from an article in the Plain Dealer regarding SB85 which would greatly expand the controversial school voucher program Mrs Kaley attended the OSBA Spring Leadership training Other Business: Mr Dunn commented on the decision of the Portage County Board of Disabilities to continue to serve special needs students Mr Witkosky noted the March 24, 2017 article in the Record Courier signed by members of the Portage County Board of Disabilities and Superintendent, Omar Nagi, which memorialized their commitment to work closely with local school districts to provide services to students with developmental disabilities 114-2017 Executive Session David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session to consider the employment and/or compensation of a public employee or official as per ORC 121.22 No action will be taken after the conclusion of the Executive Session Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh Nays: None Motion Carried to The Board of Education entered into Executive Session at 9:15 p.m The Board of Education returned to Public Session at 9:45 p.m April 24, 2017 (Continued) 115-2017 Adjournment Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that this meeting be adjourned All were in favor and at 9:45 p.m this meeting was adjourned Lori Loudin-Smith, Board President _ Cassie J Bergman, Treasurer ... Illinois April 28, 2017 through April 30, 2017 Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 112 -2017 Approve... August 1, 2017 (2017- 2018 school year) Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley Nays: None Motion Carried to April 24, 2017 (Continued) 101 -2017 Approve... Motion Carried to The Board of Education entered into Executive Session at 9:15 p.m The Board of Education returned to Public Session at 9:45 p.m April 24, 2017 (Continued) 115 -2017 Adjournment Mary