JEFFERSON LOCAL SCHOOLS Regular Meeting July 9, 2012 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL West Jefferson, Ohio High School, the Jefferson Local Board of Education met in regular session at 7:41 p.m. with the following members present: Dr. Hiss, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Harper, Mr. Doran, Mr. Shepherd, Superintendent, Mr. Mullett, and Treasurer, Mrs. Smith. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Harper led in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS At this time the following visitors were welcomed to the meeting: Eric Humphries, Tom Kitchen, Joan Scofield, Curt Dennis, Dennis Boyd, and Janelle Ayres- Adams. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (#2012-52) Moved by Mr. Shepherd and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board adopt the agenda with the following additions: 1. Add Items L-3 - Extracurriculars 2. Add Item L-5 Amended Policy Language for MS/HS student handbooks. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Harper, Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Doran. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (#2012-53) Moved by Dr. Hiss and seconded by Mr. Shepherd that the Board approve the Minutes of Regular Meeting, June 11, 2012. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, and Mr. Schneider. REPORT OF TREASURER
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS (#2012-54) Monthly Financial Reports as presented. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Schneider, Mr. Doran, Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, and Mr. Harper. ADVANCE (2012-55) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Shepherd that the Board approve the following advance transfer: 001 (General) 506 (Race to Top) $ 776.16 001 (General) 572 (Title 1) $ 8,917.79 The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Shepherd, and Dr. Hiss. FUND TO FUND TRANSFER (#2012-56) following fund to fund transfer: 001 (General) 006 (Food) $ 31,872.03 The vote: Yeas - Dr. Hiss, Mr. Harper, Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Doran. ADVANCE REPAYMENT (#2012-57) Moved by Mr. Shepherd and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board approve the following advance repayment transfer: 506 (Race to Top) 001 (General) $ 776.16 572 (Title I) 001 (General) $ 8,917.79 The vote: Yeas - Mr. Schneider, Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Doran, and Mr. Harper. CONTRACTED SERVICES W/L.I.F.E. BLIND SCHOOL AIDE (#2012-58)
Moved by Dr. Hiss and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board approve entering into a contract with Living in Family Environments, Inc. (L.I.F.E.) to provide one-on-one aide services for a student attending the Ohio State School for the Blind, effective August 21, 2012 through the balance of the 2012-2013 school year, at the rate of $19.60 per hour. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Harper, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Doran, Mr. Shepherd, and Mr. Schneider. CONTRACTED SERVICES W/MADISON-CHAMPAIGN ESC FOR OHIO MEDICAID PROGRAM (#2012-59) Moved by Mr. Shepherd and seconded by Dr. Hiss that the Board approve the agreement with the Madison-Champaign ESC to provide services related to submission of claims for reimbursement under the Ohio Medicaid School Program for FY13 as presented. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Harper, Dr. Hiss, and Mr. Shepherd. FISCAL YEAR 2013 CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES & APPROPRIATIONS (#2012-60) Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013 Certificate of Estimated Resources and Appropriations as presented. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Doran, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Harper, and Dr. Hiss. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation. ITEMS OF INTEREST Professional Meetings Professional Meeting Reactions BOARD REPORT Tolles Report (Dr. Hiss) In June 2012, 2 students attended the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Our own West Jefferson student Sarah Sturgill, a Pre-Vet Tech placed in the Top 20 finishers. Legislative Report (Mr. Doran) Legislators are on break. He asked the members if they were interested in attending a meeting through OSBA. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
ADOPT SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR 2012-2013 (#2012-61) Moved by Mr. Shepherd and seconded by Mr. Schneider that the Board adopt the school bus routes for the 2012-2013 school year as presented. The vote: Yeas - Dr. Hiss, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Harper, Mr. Doran, and Mr. Shepherd. EMPLOYMENT Rachel Kennedy - Elem. Intervention (#2012-62) employment of Rachel Kennedy on a one-year contract as Elementary Intervention Specialist for the 2012-2013 school year with salary per the adopted teacher salary schedule (step BS/0).* The vote: Yeas - Mr. Harper, Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Doran. Janelle Ayres-Adams - Elem. 5 th Grade (#2012-63) Moved by Mr. Schneider and seconded by Mr. Doran that the Board approve the employment of Janelle Ayers-Adams on a one-year contract as Elementary 5 th Grade Teacher for the 2012-2013 school year with salary per the adopted teacher salary Schedule (step MA/10).* The vote: Yeas - Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, and Mr. Schneider. Michelle Herren - Elem. Part-time PE (#2012-64) Moved by Mr. Shepherd and seconded by Dr. Hiss that the Board approve the employment of Michelle Herren on a one-year contract as part-time Elementary Physical Education Teacher for the 2012-2013 school year with salary per the adopted teacher salary schedule (step BS/0).* The vote: Yeas - Mr. Schneider, Mr. Doran, Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, and Mr. Harper. EXTRACURRICULARS FOR 2012-2013 (#2012-65)
Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Shepherd that the Board approve the following one-year extracurricular contracts for the 2012-2013 school year:* Jenny Hockenbery Freshman Cheerleader Advisor (Fall), step 1 (1375.20)* Jenny Hockenbery Freshman Cheerleader Advisor (Winter), step 1 (1375.20)* Eric Feucht Volunteer H.S. Assist. Boys Soccer Coach* Daryl Griffith Volunteer Flag Corps Instructor* Madison Perry MS Cheerleader Advisor (Fall), Step 1 (1375.20)* Madison Perry MS Cheerleader Advisor (Winter), Step 1 (1375.20)* Zach Olsen MS Co-Head Football Coach, Step 1 (2062.80)* Rachel Stanley MS Volleyball Coach (8 th gr.), Step 1 (2062.80)* Addie Newman MS Volleyball Coach (7 th gr.), Step 1 (1375.20)* *pending completion of PAP requirements The vote: Yeas - Mr. Doran, Mr. Harper, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Shepherd, and Dr. Hiss. RESIGNATION K. HOLT (#2012-66) Moved by Mr. Doran and seconded by Mr. Shepherd that the Board accept the resignation of Krista Holt as H.S. Guidance Counselor effective August 17, 2012. The vote: Yeas - Dr. Hiss, Mr. Harper, Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Doran. MS/HS STUDENT HANDBOOK DRESS CODE (#2012-67) Moved by Dr. Hiss and seconded by Mr. Shepherd that the board approve the amended MS/HS Student Handbook dress code policy and language as presented for the 2012-2013 school year. The vote: Yeas Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Doran, Dr. Hiss, and Mr. Harper. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mr. Schneider and seconded by Dr. Hiss that the Board adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. The vote: Yeas - Mr. Schneider, Mr. Shepherd, Dr. Hiss, Mr. Doran, and Mr. Harper. Meeting Adjourned. President Treasurer