MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING. August 4, (These minutes have been approved by the Board of Education.

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1 MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING August 4, 2014 (These minutes have been approved by the Board of Education.) MIAMI TRACE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE 5:00 P.M. Call to Order Pledge to Flag Roll Call: Charlie Andrews, President Bruce Kirkpatrick, Vice President Rob Dawson David Miller Mike Henry (absent) Others Present: Dave Lewis Superintendent Joe Black Asst. Superintendent Debbie Black Treasurer/CFO Bill Franke Business Manager Katy Zink Technology Coordinator Kim Pittser Curriculum Director 6-12 Rob Enochs H.S. Principal Rachel Struna Ryan Carter Record Herald Mission Statement of Miami Trace: The mission of the Miami Trace Local School District is to provide an effective educational program to engage every student in becoming a life-long learner and a responsible, productive citizen. Vision Statement of Miami Trace The Miami Trace Way: The Miami Trace community freely chooses to emphasize high standards in order to promote an environment conducive to learning, character building and social well-being. Our methods may change in time, but The Miami Trace Way shall be a constant companion, our true measure of success. Since 1963 Public Participation: None. Agenda: The board president reviewed the changes to the agenda as designated by the yellow highlight and recommended that action regarding the resignation of Brett Robinson listed on the 1

2 consent agenda be moved to the first item for the regular agenda. In addition, the superintendent informed the board that Peggy Moore s resignation for retirement had previously been approved by the board, and the reason it is listed again is because she has moved up her date from September 1 to August 15. The board president asked for a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Motion 14/149: Mr. Miller moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes: The minutes for the July 15, 2014, were submitted for approval. Resignations: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following resignations: 1. Steve Bartlett Teacher, Effective August 4, Bridgette Bowers Paid Assistant Soccer Coach (Girls) Effective July 22, Kristi Creamer Teacher, Effective August 2, Amy Foster Special Education Case Manager, Effective August 1, Peggy Moore Bus Driver, Effective August 15, 2014, for the purpose of retirement 6. Jeff Smallwood Middle School Cross Country Coach, Effective July 29, Tiffany Southward Educational Aide, Effective August 3, Michelle Teis Middle School Volleyball Coach, Effective August 4, 2014 Employment: The superintendent recommended that the following individuals be employed as indicated: A. Certificated: ( School Year) 1. Maegan Ater, Teacher, 150 hours, Step 3 2. Tiffany Richards, Teacher, MA, Step 5 3. Emily Schindler, Teacher, 150 hours, Step 1 4. Joelle Self, Teacher, BA, Step 0 5. Rob Smith, Teacher, MA, Step Amy Streitenberger Teacher, Step 0 7. Rachel Struna, Teacher, 150 hours, Step 0 B. Classified: ( School Year) 1. Betty Boisel Assignment: Preschool Aide Continuing Contract 2. Mike Strahler Assignment: Bus Driver 6.75 hours, Step 1 Effective August 15, 2014 C. Supplementals/Pupil Activity Contracts: ( School Year) 1. Lindsay Elliott Paid Middle School Volleyball Coach 2. Jacob Morrison Paid Assistant Soccer Coach (Boys) 3. Tyler Robertson Middle School Cross Country Coach 4. Emily Schindler Assistant Band Director 5. Rachel Struna Marching Band Director 6. Rachel Struna Instrumental Music Director 7. Rachel Struna Middle School Instrumental Music Director 2

3 8. Michelle Teis Paid Freshman Volleyball Coach D Ohio State Fair FFA Worker: (Minimum wage from the FFA Fund pursuant with the contract amount with the Ohio State Fair.) 1. Thomas Bondurant replacing Cole Karnes already approved, Effective July 20, 2014 E. Tutors: ( School Year) 1. Debra Corbell 2. Susan Shuler F. Volunteers: ( School Year) 1. Athletics: A. Bridgette Bowers Volunteer Soccer Coach B. Corey Coates Volunteer Middle School Football Coach C. Shannon Storts Volunteer Middle School Football Coach D. Todd Kirkpatrick Volunteer Girls Golf Coach Invoice: The treasurer recommended that an invoice in the amount of $3, from School Specialty be approved for payment. Bus Routes: (See Exhibit A.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the bus routes for the school year. Equipment Fees: The superintendent recommended that the board approve the following fees for the school year: A. Boys Soccer Equipment Fee - $32.00 B. Girls Soccer Equipment Fee - $32.00 Key Club Dues: The superintendent recommended that the board approve Key Club dues in the amount of $15.00 for school year. Sports Transportation Schedules: (See Exhibit B.) The superintendent recommended that the board approve the high school and middle school fall sports transportation schedules. Agreement: The board was requested to approve entering into rental agreements with Synovia Solutions to provide equipment for transportation GPS and time and attendance operations. Revised Work Calendar (#24) FRS Van Driver: (See Exhibit C.) The board was requested to approve the revised work calendar for the FRS Van Driver. This will replace the original calendar that was board approved at the June 10, 2014 meeting. Motion 14/150: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes. Motion REGULAR AGENDA Resignation: The assistant superintendent explained that as a result of the late resignation request by Brett Robinson and consultation with the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) on this matter, ODE recommended that the board not accept the resignation pending a review by the ODE Office of Professional Conduct. It was further explained that even though the board did not approve the resignation, Mr. Robinson could not request to continue his employment with the district. 3

4 Motion 14/151: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to accept ODE s recommendation and not approve the resignation pending review by the ODE Office of Professional Conduct. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Resolution of Acceptance in the OSFC Classroom Facilities Assistance Program: (See Exhibit D.) The board considered the approval of a resolution authorizing the school district board to enter into a resolution of acceptance in the Ohio School Facilities Commission Classroom Facilities Assistance Program. Motion 14/152: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the resolution of acceptance. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes. Motion Resolution to Proceed with Bond Issues and Tax Levy: (See Exhibit E.) The board considered the approval of a resolution determining to proceed with the high school bond issue and tax levy. Motion 14/153: Mr. Miller moved to approve the resolution to proceed with the high school bond issue and tax levy. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Amended Salary Schedule: The board considered the approval of an amended salary schedule for administrators and other administrators effective July 1, Two schedules with different formats for positions were presented to the board for its consideration. Both schedule options included the addition of school psychologist and did not include any change in base rates for the administrative positions previously included on the schedule. The superintendent recommended that the board approve the schedule (See Exhibit F.) which included all positions as administrators rather than separate the categories of administrators and other administrators. Motion 14/154: Mr. Dawson moved to approve the salary schedule which listed all positions as administrators. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes. Motion Amended Contract: The superintendent recommended that Amanda Pickerill, employed on May 13, 2014, as a school psychologist for the school year, be employed as an other administrator and placed on the administrators salary schedule at Step 10. Motion 14/155: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to approve the amended contract. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. 4

5 Placement on Salary Schedule: The superintendent recommended that Cynthia Reynolds, currently assigned to a school psychologist position with the district, be placed on the administrators salary schedule on Step 28 effective with the school year. Motion 14/156: Mr. Miller moved to approve the placement on the salary schedule. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Public Participation: None. Executive Session: The board president inquired if there was a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to O.R.C. Section (2) concerning the purchase of land. 5:15 p.m. Motion 14/157: Mr. Kirkpatrick moved to enter into executive session regarding the purchase of land. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Miller, yes; Mr. Andrews, yes; Mr. Dawson, yes; Mr. Kirkpatrick, yes. Motion Regular Session: 5:38 p.m. Adjournment: 5:40 p.m. Motion 14/158: Mr. Dawson moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. President Treasurer/CFO 5