Minutes of PAGE 4666 The Board of Education, Piqua City School District, met on May 21, 2014, 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Government Complex, Commission Chambers. The Treasurer called the roll with the following members present: Mr. Hite, Mrs. Webster, Mr. Greggerson, Mr. Luby, and Mr. Patrizio. President Hite called the meeting to order, lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, and read the mission statement. MINUTES Mrs. Webster moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2014 and the April 24, 2014 Work Session be approved. Mr. Luby seconded the motion. Passed by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Patrizio moved that the agenda be approved. Mr. Greggerson seconded the motion. Passed by unanimous consent. CELEBRATION Several Ceremonial Resolutions were presented honoring for PHS State History Day Competition, 2014 Valedictorian, 2014 Salutatorian, PHS Concert Choir, PHS Women s Chorus, PHS Men s Chorus, Washington Intermediate History Day, PHS Science Olympiad, Destination Imagination, Invention Convention, and Bennett Intermediate National History Day participants. Congratulations were given to all of those involved. Mr. Luby moved to approval ceremonial resolutions CR-03-14 thorugh CR-014-14. Mr. Greggerson seconded the motion. Passed by unanimous consent. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Mr. Patrizio reported on the various legislative issues facing the legislative bodies. UPPER VALLEY CAREER CENTER REPORT Mr. Luby reported on the various activities going on at the UVCC. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC-AGENDA ITEMS No one participated in this segment. TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Hittle updated the Board with several comments on the proposed updated five year forecast to be approved. TREASURER S AGENDA Mr. Luby upon the recommendation of the Treasurer, moved that the Board of Education approve the April 2014 Financial Reports and the May Five Year Forecast as presented. Mrs. Webster seconded the motion. On the roll call the following vote was recorded: Mr. Luby, aye; Mr. Patrizio, aye; Mrs. Webster, aye; Mr. Greggerson, aye; Mr. Hite, aye.
Minutes of PAGE 4667 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 1. Strategic Plan Update 2. Building Project Update 3. PHS Commons Makeover 4. Race to the Top Update 5. Other SUPERINTENDENT S AGENDA Mr. Patrizio moved to approve the following: 1. The attached list of students for issuance of a diploma from Piqua High School dated May 2014 pending satisfactory completion of the necessary requirements. 2. The attached resolution approving bid packages for abatement and demolition and authorizing the solicitation of bids for the work for the Staunton and Springcreek Elementary School buildings. 3. The attached list of technology and library equipment for disposal and removal from the inventory of the Piqua City School District. 4. The 2014-2015 school fees as presented in the attached documentation. 5. Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2014-2015 school year. 6. The agreement with MDECA for fiscal year 2014-2015 services. 7. The SOITA 2014-2015 Annual Membership. 8. The student school day as follows: Kindergarten a.m. Kindergarten p.m. Kindergarten all day Primary Buildings Intermediate Buildings Piqua Junior High School Piqua High School 9:00 a.m. 11:35 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:05 p.m. 8:45 a.m. 3:15 p.m. 8:40 a.m. 3:15 p.m. 7:35 a.m. 2:28 p.m. 7:35 a.m. 2:28 p.m. 9. The student insurance contract for the 2014-2015 school year to the G. William Fox Insurance Agency through the Guaranteed Trust Insurance Company.
Minutes of PAGE 4668 10. The student handbooks for the 2014-2015 school year. 11. Participation in JUMP of Ohio, Inc. summer youth work program. This program provides summer workers through Miami County Job and Family Services and the State of Ohio at no cost to the school district. 12. The following grants: United Way Teens Taking Charge/Springcreek Primary $170.20 13. The following donations: CJ s Pizza/Springcreek Primary $ 53.93 Box Tops for Education/Nicklin Learning Center 295.10 Kris Mitchem/Bennett 4 th Grade Trip to Ulbrichs 50.00 Miami County AAA/PHS Scholarship 500.00 Miami County AAA/PJHS Art Smart Contest 175.00 Buffalo Wings & Rings/PHS Athletic Department 500.00 Urbana College/Springcreek Primary Chinese Students Visit 100.00 U.D. Concessions/Piqua High School 599.69 United Way/Favorite Hill Primary 669.92 Mr. Luby seconded the motion. On the roll call the following vote was recorded: Mr. Luby, aye; Mr. Patrizio, aye; Mrs. Webster, aye; Mr. Greggerson, aye; Mr. Hite, aye. PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA Mrs. Webster moved to remove Liana Webster from the Personnel Consent Agenda and vote on as a separate item. Mr. Patrizio seconded the motion. Passed by unanimous consent. Mr. Patrizio moved to approve the following items: a. Resignations Retirement resignation of Tawnya Elliott from her position as library aide at Wilder Intermediate School effective August 1, 2014. Resignation of Christopher Barr from his position as Principal at Bennett Intermediate School effective at the end of the 2013-2014 contract year. Resignation of Katy Scott from her position as Kindergarten Teacher at Nicklin Learning Center effective at the end of the 2013-2014 contract year.
PAGE 4669 Minutes of Held---------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 21, 2014 Resignation of Marcus Bixler from his position as Math teacher at Piqua High School effective at the end of the 2013-2014 contract year. Resignation of Karen Horvath from her position as Spanish teacher at Piqua High School effective at the end of the 2013-2014 contract year. Resignation of Ron Tilton from his position as head custodian at Piqua Junior High School effective at the end of the 2013-2014 contract year. Resignation of Amy Gerlach from her position as Kindergarten teacher at Nicklin Learning Center effective July 31, 2014. b. Replacement Positions Sara Atkinson as Reading teacher at Springcreek Primary School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Heidi Roeder who has resigned. Carl Phlipot as Instrumental Music teacher for the 2014-2015 school year replacing the position vacated by Mr. Phlipot two years ago. Jaelyn Saulmon as Language Arts teacher at Piqua Junior High School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Karen Klosterman who has retired. Lauren McCord as Language Arts teacher at Bennett Intermediate School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Wendy Hastings who has retired. Amy Group as Science teacher at Piqua High School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Deborah Retman who has retired. Kevin Grieshop as Math teacher for Piqua High School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Marcus Bixler who has resigned. Carolyn Crowner as Spanish teacher at Piqua High School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Karen Horvath who has resigned. c. Supplemental Positions The attached list of supplemental positions for the 2014-2015 school year. d. Other Positions
PAGE 4670 Minutes of Held---------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 21, 2014 The following individuals as 2014 elementary summer school teachers/speech therapists on an as needed basis: Kris Mitchen Ashley Garrett Brittany Sword Christine Gooding Cara Osborne Jeanette Fletcher Stacey Castle The following individuals as 2014 Summer School/OGT teachers at Piqua High School on an as needed basis: Amy Meyer The following individuals as 2014 Summer School/OGT teachers at Piqua High School on an as needed basis: Scott Cotrell Angela Forquer Christine Gooding Trae Honeycutt Tacara Jackson Laurie Mueller Arlene Rasnic Nickolas Redinbo Mr. Greggerson seconded the motion. On the roll call the following vote was recorded: Mrs. Webster, abstain; Mr. Luby, aye; Mr. Patrizio, aye; Mr. Greggerson, aye; Mr. Hite, aye. Personnel action items are pending completion of a satisfactory report from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and appropriate licensure for the position for which the individual is being recommended. APPROVAL OF LIANA WEBSTER Mr. Patrizio moved to approve Liana Webster as Nurse/RN Aide for the 2014-2015 school year replacing a purchased service through the Miami County Educational Service Center. Mr. Greggerson seconded the motion. On the roll call the following vote was recorded: Mrs. Webster, abstain; Mr. Luby, aye; Mr. Patrizio, aye; Mr. Greggerson, aye; Mr. Hite, aye. OLD BUSINESS-None NEW BUSINESS
PAGE 4671 Minutes of AUTORIZING SALE OF LAND Mrs. Webster moved to approve authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer to enter into negotiations with the Ohio Department of Transportation and the City of Piqua for the sale of land requested through the Notice of Intent to Acquire and Good Faith Offer relative to the MIA-CR25A-18.26 highway project. On the roll call the following vote was recorded: Mrs. Webster, aye; Mr. Luby, aye; Mr. Patrizio, aye; Mr. Greggerson, aye; Mr. Hite, aye. AUTORIZING PROJECT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT Mr. Patrizio moved to approve authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer to enter into an agreement with O.R. Colan Associates for their turnkey services in obtaining right away for the Springcreek School-Mim-36-13-06 turn lane project as required by the Ohio Department of Transportation. On the roll call the following vote was recorded: Mrs. Webster, aye; Mr. Luby, aye; Mr. Patrizio, aye; Mr. Greggerson, aye; Mr. Hite, aye. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC-NON AGENDA ITEM No one participated in this segment. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Patrizio moved that the Board go into executive session for the purpose of appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of public employees in accordance with ORC 121.22. Mrs. Webster seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Mrs. Webster, aye; Mr. Luby, aye; Mr. Patrizio, aye; Mr. Greggerson, aye; Mr. Hite, aye. In @ 7:59 PM, Out @ 8:32 PM. ADJOURNMENT The Board adjourned at 8:33 PM to meet in Special Session on June 22, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. 719 E Ash Street, Board of Education Office on a motion by Mr. Luby and seconded by Mrs. Webster. All members present voted aye on voice vote. President Treasurer