PYMATUNING VALLEY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION June 13, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES

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1 PYMATUNING VALLEY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION June 13, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES The Pymatuning Valley Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday June 13, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the High School Lecture Room with the following members present: President Duane Marcy, Vice President Eric Senor, Mr. Curtis Harvey, and Mr. Josh Peyton, and Mrs. Margaret Struna. President Marcy invited all present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by each person introducing themselves. Mr. Candela, along with Vinnie Hinson from the Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce, presented each student of the month with a certificate. Mrs. Slekar along with Mrs. Jewett introduced David Martinez-Hernandez, May Primary School student of the month. Mr. Kuthy introduced Kyler Smith, May Middle School student of the month. Mr. Jackson introduced Adam Silvers, May High School, student of the month. Mr. Candela recognized and presented a plaque to this school year retirees listed below: a. Karen Cooley, 27 years of service b. Connie French, 23 years of service c. John Greenlief, 18 years of service d. Andrew Kuthy, 13 years of service e. Monica Lundin, 37 years of service f. Diane Spellman, 32 years of service g. Kristen Webker, 30 years of service Correspondence concerning a letter of resignation from the Lead Teacher at the Primary School was reviewed. Mr. Harvey moved to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2016 Regular Meeting with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton moved to approve the Financial Reports for May with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr.

2 Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Senor moved to approve the Payments of Bills for May with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed Mr. Peyton moved to approve the Investments for May with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Abstain, Mrs. Struna- Yes, No one spoke during the time for the public to speak. Under old business Mr. Candela gave an update on the track replacement project. The top surface has been taken off and the asphalt surface should be removed next week. The project is scheduled to be completed by August 1, Mr. Candela recommended that the board employ Thomas Mazzaro as the High School AgriScience Education Teacher under a one year contract effective August 22, 2016 at the current PVEA salary rate with 20 extended days per Superintendent approval along with 10 additional days for June and July Mr. Senor made a motion to employ with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Abstain, Mr. Candela recommended that the board approve the following employment recommendations: 1b. Employ Amber Adley as a Middle School Intervention Specialist under a one year contract effective August 22, 2016 at the current PVEA salary rate. 1c. Employ Jeffrey Richards as a Substitute Securer under an annual $3, stipend. 1d. Accept Lori Slekar s resignation as Primary School Lead Teacher effective July 31, e. Employ Lori Slekar as an Assistant Principal under a two year contract, salary accordance to board adopted salary schedule effective August 1, Mrs. Struna moved to approve the employment recommendations 1b-1e with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes,

3 Mr. Candela asked for a combined vote on superintendent recommendations 1f-1k with no objections from the board. 1f. Employ the following as Virtual Summer School Instructors at a rate of $50.00 per student: a. David Miller, Social Studies b. Justin Smith, Language Arts c. Misty Hussing, Math d. Anne Siembor, Science 1g. Reassign Tammy Lynagh to High School Secretary/Clerk effective June 7, h. Employ Michael Pearlman as the School Resource Officer under a one year contract effective August 22, 2016 at the yearly salary of $43, i. Employ the following classified substitute for the school year: Cafeteria a. Kim Crawford b. Melissa Dunbar c. Carrie Trembly d. Courtney Leonard e. Kim Krznaric f. Jean Tager Custodian a. Eric Farmer b. Amanda Lockwood c. Tammy Lynagh d. Kim McClure e. Joyce Hunt f. Carrie Trembly g. Heather Wolf h. Andrea Drnek i. Mary Adkins j. Gloria Schlecht k. Ruth Ann Guman l. Kathy Kotanichek Maintenance a. Mark Limestoll b. Josh Vickery c. Steve Hlabse e. Mitchell Dick f. Travis Kiser Bus Mechanic a. Steve Hlabse PV Educational Aides a. Becky Burford

4 b. Rene Holz c. Amy Hurst d. Pauline McPaul e. Jean Tager f. Shannon Edelman g. Shannon Dunn h. Courtney Leonard i. Laura King Secretary a. Courtney Leonard b. Linda Hitchcock c. Rene Holz d. Amy Hurst 1j. Employ Charlie Hussing, Paul Burleson, and Chris Nowakowski as Substitute Maintenance workers at a rate of $25.00 per hour effective June 13, k. Employ the following under one year limited Supplemental and Activity Contracts for the school year at the negotiated salary rate: High School Supplementals a. Head Track Coach, Kevin Brown b. Assistant Track Coach, Ryan Shontz c. Assistant Track Coach, Andrea Wonderling d. Assistant Track Coach, Anne Siembor e. Head Baseball Coach, Justin Smith f. Assistant and JV Baseball Coach, Jerry King g. Head Softball Coach, Andrew Gray h. Assistant and JV Softball Coach, Misty Hussing i. Athletic Director, Melody Nowakowski j. Ticket Manager, Eugenia Stroeter k. Cheerleading Advisor, Andrea Wonderling l. Instrumental Music Director, John Hulburt m. Choral Music Director, Taylor Peel n. Spring Musical Director, Taylor Peel o. Spring Musical Accompanist, Justin Dye p. Yearbook Advisor, Scott Wludyga q. Freshman Class Advisor, Misty Hussing r. Sophomore Class Advisor, Kristy Dismukes s. Junior Class Advisor, Andrea Wonderling t. Senior Class Advisor, Anne Siembor u. Student Council Advisor, Amy Moyer v. Scholastic Bowl Advisor, Anne Siembor w. National Honor Society Advisor, Cody Hunt x. VMPAC Facility Manager, John Hulburt Middle School a. Jr. High Boys Track Coach, Christian Payne

5 b. Jr. High Girls Track Coach, Amanda Phillips c. 7 th Grd Boys Basketball Coach, Scott Vyner d. Athletic Director, Andy Gray e. Music Director-Instrumental, John Hulburt f. Music Director-Vocal, Taylor Peel g. Drama Director, Taylor Peel h. Overnight Extended Trip Sponsor, Stephanie Oyster Mrs. Struna moved to approve recommendations 1f-1k with Mr. Peyton seconding the motion. Roll call; Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed. Mr. Candela asked for a combined vote on superintendent recommendations 2-11 with no objections from the board. 2. Approve the list of open enrollment students for Pymatuning Valley Local Schools for the school year as presented in Exhibit A. 3. Approve the High School Student Handbook as presented in Exhibit B. 4. Approve coverage through Ohio School Plan for Auto, Liability, Property, and Violence coverage at an annual cost of $54, effective July 1, 2016 as presented in Exhibit C. 5. Approve the purchase of a tractor as described in Exhibit D. 6. Approve the Notice to Bid for (1) New/In Stock 71 Passenger Bus as presented in Exhibit E. 7. Approve the payment of late arriving bills before June 30, Authorize FY16 year-end transfers, adjustments, additions, and deletions to revenues, appropriations, and line items as needed. 9. Approve Document Management Agreement for 63 months with ComDoc effective July 1, 2016 as presented in Exhibit F. 10. Approve the Treasurer to create the following new fund and to establish necessary receipt and appropriation accounts: Fund FY2016 Team Up for School Success Grant. 11. Approve a Statement of Work for Affordable Care Act (ACA) to American Fidelity Administrative Services at an annual fee of $ effective June 24, 2016 as presented in Exhibit G.

6 Mr. Harvey made a motion to approve recommendations 2-11 with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey- Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Candela recommended that the board accept the following donations: a. The Middle School PTO donated $1, to help with the transportation costs of field trips. b. The Primary School PTO donated $1, to help with the transportation costs of field trips. c. The Primary School students donated $ to the High School Relay for Life Campaign. d. The Andover Community Theater Society donated $ to help fund the purchase of LED lighting for the VMPAC stage. e. Margaret Niemi donated $1, to the Niemi Scholarship Fund. f. The Andover Bank donated $ to the Multimedia Club. g. Wonderful Giving has donated $1, on behalf of George Simonoff for the purchase of Circuit Scribe electrical education kits. h. Friends and co-workers of Mr. Andrew Kuthy donated $1, to various scholarships for PV students. Mrs. Struna made a motion to accept all the donations with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mrs. Struna- Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor-Abstain, During the time for staff with concerns Mr. Kuthy thanked everyone who donated to the various scholarships. During the time for board members with concerns to speak Mr. Senor, Mrs. Struna, and Mr. Harvey congratulated Mr. Kuthy on his retirement. Mr. Senor and Mrs. Struna also congratulated Mrs. Slekar on her new position and said everyone did a great job at graduation. Mr. Marcy commented that all the staff did a great job this year. Mrs. Struna recognized the Middle School Track team as NAC champions and regional qualifiers. Mrs. Struna also thanked Cyndi Feydo for her help to the board. During the time for public comment David Jordan mentioned safety concerns that he had to the board. One concern was the driveways are not marked as one way and people are driving the wrong way. He also had a concern

7 about lighting on the roadway by the entrance to the school. Mr. Candela said this has been fixed. His last concern was about smoking on school grounds during events. Mr. Candela said he would look into Mr. Jordan s concerns. Mr. Jordan also said the district has great leadership in position in the district. At 7:05 pm Mr. Senor made a motion to exit executive session and adjourn the regular meeting. Mrs. Struna seconded the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mrs. Struna- Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed.