PYMATUNING VALLEY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION April 11, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES

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1 PYMATUNING VALLEY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION April 11, 2016 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES The Pymatuning Valley Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday April 11, 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, 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 Susan Hill from the Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce, presented each student of the month with a certificate. Mrs. Williams along with Mrs. Ruth introduced Kylee Roth, March Primary School student of the month. Mr. Kuthy introduced Jason Jewett, February Middle School student of the month, and Darrin Gruskiewicz, March Middle School Student of the month. Stephanie Criss, March High School student of the month could not attend the meeting. There was a special recognition and presentation from Vinnie Henson, Andover Public Library, for the Primary School Creativity Project Volunteers. This was a 4 th grade project where each student wrote a book, made 3D images, backdrops, and presented their books. The community raised over $7, for the project and over 26 community members volunteered their help. Each building principal gave a brief update for their building. Correspondence concerning an invitation from OSBA for a board member meeting at ATECH on April 21, 2016 was reviewed. Mr. Harvey moved to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2016 Regular Meeting with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr.

2 Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mrs. Struna moved to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2016 Special Session Meeting with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mr. Senor moved to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2016 Special Session Meeting with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mr. Harvey moved to approve the Financial Reports for March with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mr. Senor moved to approve the Payments of Bills for March with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes President Marcy-Yes. Motion passed Mr. Harvey moved to approve the Investments for March with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor- Abstain, President Marcy-Yes. Motion During the time for the public to speak on agenda items Mr. Hockran noted that the dates where wrong on the NEOMIN contract approved on the April 5, 2016 Special Board Meeting minutes. The minutes stated the date of the contract incorrectly as 7/1/16 to 6/30/16. The correct date of the contract should be 7/1/16 to 6/30/21. Mr. Senor made a motion to correct the minutes as stated with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion There was no old business. Mr. Candela recommended that the board approve the following employment recommendations: 1a. Award Limited Contracts to the following certified personnel at the negotiated salary rate:

3 One Year Limited Contract for the school year: a. Justin Dye b. Celeste Fenton c. Taylor Peel d. Danyelle Romanowski e. Lori Tabor f. Brett Weese Two Year Limited Contract for the and school year: a. Erin Adame b. Theresa Haines c. Misty Hussing d. Melissa Raptis e. Jo Silvers Three Year Limited Contract for the , , and school year; a. David Miller b. Shauna Morris c. Kristy Dismukes d. Donald Schmidt e. Ryan Shontz 1b. Award Contracts to the following classified personnel at the negotiated rate: Two Year Limited Contract for the , and school year: a. Tammy Lynagh b. David Pienkoski c. Barbara Kinnison d. Jake Miller Award Continuing Contract Status to the following classified personnel who have been employed for three years in the Pymatuning Schools: a. Amanda Dietrich 1c. Employ Mary Adkins, Andrea Drnek, and Heather Wolf as substitute custodians and Patrick Vein as a substitute bus driver effective April 11, d. Employ Mike Pearlman on a as needed bases as the district wide School Resource Officer at a rate of $25.00 per hour effective April 11, Mr. Harvey moved to approve the employment recommendations 1a-1d with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Senor- Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mr. Candela recommended that the board approve the resolution listed as Exhibit A to begin termination

4 proceedings of Kathleen Snodgrass, effective April 11, Mr. Senor made a motion to approve the resolution to terminate with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna- Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mr. Candela asked for a combined vote on superintendent recommendations 2-5 with no objections from the board. 2. Approve the following volunteer coaches pending completion of criminal background checks: a. Mitchell Dick, Baseball b. Kyle Kiser, Baseball 3. Approve the tentative list of graduates of the Class of 2016, pending their completion of all high school and district requirements as presented in Exhibit B. 4. Approve the following Revised or New Board Policies: a. Evaluation of Professional Staff, Exhibit C. b. Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans, Exhibit D. c. Graduation Requirements, Exhibit E. 5. Approve the Treasurer to transfer the following funds: a. $25, from the General Fund to the Capital Maintenance Fund Light Up Laker Stadium b. $50, from the General Fund to the Bus Garage Capital Project Fund Mrs. Struna moved to approve recommendations 2-5 with Mr. Peyton seconding the motion. Roll call; Mrs. Struna- Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mr. Candela asked for a combined vote on superintendent recommendations 6-8 with no objections from the board. 6. Approve the Auditor of State LGS Services Contract for GAAP reporting at a cost of $6, for FY16, $4, for FY17, and $4, for FY18 as presented in Exhibit F. 7. Approve the PSI Nursing Service Agreement for a three year term beginning the school year

5 as presented in Exhibit G. 8. Approve the Notice to Bid for a new 80 HP or more 4X4 tractor as presented in Exhibit H. Mr. Harvey made a motion to approve recommendations 6-8 with Mr. Senor seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey- Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion Mr. Candela recommended that the board accept the following donations: a. The Pymatuning Valley Primary PTO donated $ for a keyboard and $ for dry erase markers. b. The Pymatuning Valley Athletic Boosters donated the following: 1. $ towards baseball bats. 2. $ towards a baseball L-Screen 3. $ to help with costs for the baseball trip to NC. 4. $ to help with costs for the cross country Tiffin trip and towards the 5k timer. 5. $ towards the football HUDL software. c. Thomas Vogt donated $4, for the Harbor in the Storm Scholarship. Mr. Peyton made a motion to accept all the donations with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Senor-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion No one spoke during the time for staff with concerns. During the time for board members with concerns to speak Mr. Harvey thanked everyone for the donations to the district. During the time for public comment Doris Cook had a question on the PSI Nursing Contract and Jason Hockran had a question on some of the personnel hired. At 6:58 pm Mr. Senor made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Senor-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna- Yes, President Marcy-Yes. Motion