READING, APPROVAL, SIGNING OF MINUTES #55(A)-06-11

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1 Following are minutes of the Indian Creek School District s regular Board of Education meeting for the month of June 2011 that was held on June 15, The meeting in its entirety has been recorded on audiotape and is available at the Office of the Treasurer. The Indian Creek Board of Education met in regular session on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 6:35 A.M. in the Board Room of the Bantam Ridge administrative offices in Wintersville. President Dr. John Figel called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. At roll call the following members were present: Dr. John Figel, Mr. Daniel Bove, Jr., Mrs. Kimberly Mark and Dr. Ted Starkey. Mr. Bob Smith was absent. READING, APPROVAL, SIGNING OF MINUTES #55(A) Mrs. Mark moved and Dr. Starkey seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the May 19, 2011 regular board meeting and the May 26, 2011 special board meeting. Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes. Motion approved 4-0. BILLS, FINANCIAL, BANK RECONCILIATION #56(A) Mr. Bove moved and Mrs. Mark seconded the motion to approve the bills, financial report and bank reconciliation for the month of May Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes. Motion approved 4-0. INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS I.C.E.A. No representative present. O.A.P.S.E. No representative present. David Lucas, Jefferson County ESC Work Study Coordinator, discussed his work with Indian Creek students for developing secondary transitions, which focuses on developing a pathway for the future for students with disabilities, and updated the Board on the Transitions to Success program. The goal of the program is to facilitate the student to post-school activities, such as postsecondary education, career-tech education, employment, military, adult services or other community participation. He discussed participation with Eastern Gateway Community College and the Jefferson Community Action Council. The Board of Education thanked Mr. Lucas for his work with the program and for working with the students. Steve Cowser, ICHS Principal, provided an update on the high school and discussed the following: Academic Achievements Ohio Graduation Testing noting that 10 th grade students passed 4 out of 5 areas with the following scores: 92% in reading (highest in Jefferson County); 92.5% in math (highest in Jefferson County), 89.7% in writing, 79.7% in social studies and 74.1% in science. Senior Profile of the 164 students who graduated 81% will attend college with 50% going to a two-year college. Academic Profile 114 students received an Academic letter for 40 hour of volunteer service, an average of 57% of students made the principal s list or honor roll and twenty-four new

2 members were inducted into the National Honor Society, ten students were inducted into the National Vocational Technical Honor Society, 156 students were honored at the Scholars Banquet for having at least a 3.5 GPA (there were 11 gold key scholars, 19 silver key scholars, 46 bronze key scholars and 80 first certificates). Staff update 39 teachers on staff with two science teachers retiring; Melanie Hocking who taught for 35 years and was Ohio Teacher of the Year and belongs to the National Teacher Hall of Fame; Bob Nelson who taught for 35 years. He noted that student to staff ratio of 18 to 1. ICHS Productions class became a college tech prep pathway class. Students produced live play podcasts of home football games and a video about texting and driving that aired on Fox Sports Ohio. Computer lab has been updated to include thirty new computers. ICHS Band performed at the Pittsburgh Steelers game on October 3 rd and went to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and performed at the Dollywood Parade. Close-Up advisor Peggy Pyle and five students went to Washington D.C. in March and participated in various government activities. Key Club has 135 members and participated in many community activities, elementary and freshman orientation, Powder Puff football, talent show, Urban Mission, Trinity Auxiliary craft sale and the Mini Relay for Life. The Key Club raised a total of $15,000 and provided various scholarships. SADD held Red Ribbon Week, a haunted house and had a speaker about binge drinking. SADD also provided a scholarship. Fellowship of Christian Athletes has 25 members and held an alumni soccer and flag football game. The Drama Club presented Broadway and John and Donna Minor retired as advisor after 18 years. Student Council sponsored the Homecoming, two blood drives, semi-formal, Senior Awards Banquet and various scholarships. Noted the following students will be attending college and participating in sports: Niko Otto, Mercyhurst football; Megan Beebe, Bethany volleyball; A.J. Brettel, Baldwin Wallace soccer; Ashley Ruttencutter, Franciscan soccer; Bree Kamaric, West Liberty basketball; Rachel Ossio, Walsh University softball; Emily Mathieu, Muskingum softball; Tim Newburn, California PA golf. Mr. Cowser thanked the Board of Education and Administration for their support as well as the students for a great year. COMMUNICATIONS - None. OLD BUSINESS - None. ACCEPT ADDENDUM # Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to accept an addendum to include items G through J under Personnel. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 5-0.

3 NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH S # Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to approve items A through S under New Business. A. Bills to Be Considered, Over $5, and/or Improper Procedure The Treasurer recommends payment of the following invoices that have been submitted for payment: A Beka Book $7, for textbooks for Jeff Co Christian School (paid by Auxiliary funds) Serbian-American Cultural Center $5, for ICHS prom Jeff Co 911 $8, for radio system usage for buses Global Government Education Services $68, for technology equipment and supplies (paid for by various grant funds and permanent improvement funds) Global Government Educations Services $5, for a virtual computer lab for Wayne Elementary (paid for by Title I ARRA grant) Jeff Co ESC $9, for professional development expenses Borden Office Equip $13, for a copier for the ICHS production classes (paid for with Career/ Technical funding) Belmont Harrison Juvenile Dist. $3, expenses for IC student, 03/01/2011 to 05/26/2011 Jefferson County Board of D.D., $25, for Autistic Unit expenses B. Board Policy The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following changes to Board Policy: Revisions: EFF Food Sale Standards IGB Special Education Programs C. Agreement The Superintendent recommends the Board negate the agreement, approved May 19, 2011, with Arrin Midei, to provide speech and language therapy services to designated students during the school year and subsequently approve an agreement with Arrin Midei to provide speech and language therapy services to designated students during summer 2011 at a cost of $50.00 per hour. D. Agreement The Superintendent recommends the Board approve an agreement with Debra Copeland to provide physical therapy services to designated students during summer 2011 at a cost of $40.00 per hour.

4 E. Transportation Reimbursement The Superintendent recommends the Board approve reimbursing Donny and Jamie Brown for transporting their daughter to and from school during the school year, in lieu of school bus transportation. Daily payment amount to be computed by the Ohio Department of Education, pursuant to ORC F. Agreement The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into an agreement with the Governing Board of the Jefferson County Educational Service Center to provide occupational therapy services through the assignment of Beth Mysliewiec-Andlinger from the period August 1, 2011 through July 31, G. Consumable Fees The Superintendent recommends the Board approve consumable fees for the school year. (attachment) H. Resolution Virtual Learning Academy The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution approving, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Educational Service Center, participation in the ESC Virtual Learning Academy during the school year. I. Resolution Alternative School Services The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution approving, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Educational Service Center, and the Jefferson County Juvenile Court to provide an alternative school for designated students during the school year. J. Resolution EMIS Coordination Services The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution approving, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Educational Service Center, to be provided EMIS coordination services through the assignment of John Polsinelli to Indian Creek Local School District during the school year. K. Resolution Visually Impaired Students Personal Attendant The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution approving, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Educational Service Center, to be provided personal assistant services for students with visual impairments through the assignment of Amber Basich to Indian Creek Local School District during the school year. L. Agreement Ohio University The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into an agreement with Ohio University Eastern Campus to provide teacher/education students with field-based experiences as required by the State Of Ohio Department of Education during the school year.

5 M. Agreement Jeff Co ESC The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into a contract with the Jeff Co ESC for services for fiscal year 2012 at an annual cost of $197, to be deducted from the state foundation payments. N. Agreement OME-RESA Fee and Service Structure The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the OME-RESA Fee and Service Structure for the school year. O. Resolution OME-RESA Cooperative Services The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution to participate in the Cooperative In- Service Program, Cooperative Purchasing Program and Legal Services for P. Resolution Adoption of Flexible Spending Plan The Treasurer recommends the Board adopt a resolution to approve a Cafeteria Plan within the meaning of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code to include Flexible Spending Account and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account effective July 1, (see attached resolution) Q. Property & Fleet Insurance The Superintendent recommends the Board approve renewal of property and fleet insurance coverage through McBane Insurance Agency, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, (proposal available at meeting) R. Resolution - Ohio School Facilities Commission The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution to participate in the Ohio School Facilities Commission s Exceptional Needs Program. S. Resolution Amendment to Professional Design Services Agreement Middle School Project The Superintendent recommends the Board approve an amendment to the professional design services agreement between the District and MKC Associates, Inc. for the Middle School Project (see attachment) Vote on motion: approved 4-0. Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion OTHER MATTERS PERSONNEL APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH F # Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to approve items A through F under Personnel.

6 A. Employment Supplemental Personal Service WHEREAS this Board has posted the following extra-duty position(s) as being available to employees of the District who hold teaching certificates/licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted said position, and WHEREAS this Board then advertised said position as being available to certificated/licensed and/or noncertificated/non-licensed individuals not employed by this District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following certificated/licensed and/or non-certificated/non-licensed individuals be employed in the identified position(s) for the school year. Approval for any position is contingent upon individual showing proof of or obtaining required background checks. Coaching positions also require a Pupil Activity Certificate and CPR training if applicable to position. LAWRENCE, Dan Girls Soccer Head Coach CASE, Ray Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach CLINE, LeeAnne Grade 7 Girls Basketball Coach EVANS, Eugene Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach B. Employment Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Virginia Pawelczyk, in the position of preschool teacher at Wintersville Elementary, Bantam Ridge, effective for the school year. One-year contract and salary pursuant to the ICEA Negotiated Agreement. Employment is contingent upon individual obtaining or showing proof of required background checks and valid Ohio Department of Education licensure for position. C. Employment Extra-Duty Supplemental Contracts The Superintendent recommends the employment of the following certificated/licensed individuals in the positions listed. One-year, limited contracts for the school year. Employment contingent upon individuals obtaining or showing proof of student activity certification and CPR training if applicable to position. Grade 10 Class Advisor Linda Kolbus Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach Erin DeSantis ICHS Assistant Athletic Director David Kell ICHS Assistant Athletic Director 10 days extended service David Kell Grade 8 Girls Basketball Coach Virginian Pawelczyk WES Literacy Assistant Karen Lloyd WES Math Assistant Katharine Burns WES Before & After School Care Coordinator Donna Ardito D. Employment Summer Programs The Superintendent recommends the following individuals be employed in the positions listed for Summer Programs:

7 Intervention Teachers: Elementary intervention teachers for students required to meet Ohio Achievement Test requirements at proficient of better performance: to be promoted, as needed, to be $16.67 per hour: Kim Carnahan, Lynn Mikesell, Amber Scott Virtual Learning Academy: To meet students at their home school, 3 hours per week for 8 $18.00 per hour: Facilitators Mary Francis Lucas, John Nese, Jim Maul Ohio Graduation Test: as $16.67 per hour John Nese, Barbara Turner, Sarah Houser, Millie Prantil E. Employment Central Office The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation request of Kristie Sims, from the position of 5 hours per day, 184 days per year secretary at Hills Elementary, effective June 30, 2011, and subsequently approve Mrs. Sims employment in the position of Assistant Superintendent s secretary, effective July 1, month, 260-day position, one-year contract, salary as per Board Policy GDGA. F. Employment Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the employment of Shannon Jakab, in the position of special education teacher at ICJHS, effective for the school year. One-year contract and salary pursuant to the ICEA Negotiated Agreement. Employment is contingent upon individual obtaining or showing proof of required background checks and valid Ohio Department of Education licensure for position. Vote on motion: Dr. Starkey, yes; Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes. Motion approved 4-0. APPROVAL OF ITEMS G THROUGH J # Mr. Bove moved and Mrs. Mark seconded the motion to approve items G through J under Personnel. G. Resignation - Administrative The Board is asked to consider the resignation request of Superintendent, Mark Furda, for personal reasons, effective July 31, Dr. Furda resigns after eleven years of service to the District. The Board thanked Dr. Furda for his service and leadership with the District and wished him good luck in his new endeavor.. Dr. Furda thanked the Board for the opportunity with the District and said that he will be available to help with whatever is needed and will always support the District. H. Employment Administrative The Board is asked to approve the employment of John Rocchi in the position of Assistant Superintendent, effective July 1 through July 31, 2011, on an as needed basis. Salary per Diem as per Board Polity GCGAA, and benefits equal to those held by certified employees under the Indian Creek Education Association (ICEA) Negotiated Agreement.

8 I. Employment - Administrative The Board is asked to consider the employment of John Rocchi, in the 12-month, 260 days per year position of Superintendent, effective August 1, Two-year contract, salary as per Board Policy GCGAA. The Board welcomed Mr. Rocchi to the District and Mr. Rocchi thanked the Board for the opportunity to work at Indian Creek again. J. Renewal of Contract Certified The Superintendent recommends the Board approve a one-year, the school year, teaching contract for Brandon Pendleton. (Mr. Pendleton was inadvertently omitted from the list of contract renewals in April 2011.) Vote on motion: Dr. Figel, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Smith, yes; Dr. Starkey, yes. Motion approved 4-0. REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS Student Achievement Mrs. Kimberly Mark congratulated ICJHS student Brianna Piergallini on advancing to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. Legislative Dr. Ted Starkey, no report. REPORT OF BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES - No report. REPORT OF TREASURER/CFO Mrs. Todoroff discussed the Athletic Booster Scholarship and the possibility of the remaining funds being donated back to the District to oversee the scholarship fund. Reminder Special Meeting June 30, 2011 REPORTS OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Stewart discussed the following: Thanked Dr. Furda and wished him well. Welcomed Mr. Rocchi to the District. Discussed need to purchase buses and that the district will be going out to bid for a new bus or buses (depending on the price) and will discuss the results of the bid process in July. Provided an update on the middle school project. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Furda discussed the following: Provided a middle school project update from our construction managers, Foreman Program and Construction Manager Title I allocation and budget for

9 EXECUTIVE SESSION # Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Dr. Figel, yes. Motion approved 3-0. Time: 7:35 A.M. Executive session ended at 8:07 A.M. Note: Dr. Starkey was not present for the executive session. ADJOURNMENT # Mrs. Mark moved to adjourn. Time8:08 A.M. ATTEST: Board President Treasurer