READING BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD SESSION September 19, 2012 The Board of Education of the Reading Community City School District met in Regular Session in the Board Room at Reading Middle School, 230 Halker Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the President, Ms. Vicki Solomon at 5:30 p.m. Present Five. Lisa Bemmes, Lesa Meyer, Tamara Nordin, Jim Perdue, Vicki Solomon Absent, None. In Attendance: Scott Inskeep, Superintendent Dennis Ramsey Chuck Lafata Cary Furniss, Treasurer Connie Holtmeier Motion 167-12 Approve Agenda It was moved by Jim Perdue, seconded by Vicki Solomon to approve the agenda as presented. Miscellaneous Mr. Perdue provided an update from the Great Oak board meeting. Mr. Perdue also updated the board on a session he attended at the regional treasurer s clinic regarding the handling of booster accounts, teacher evaluations and an update from the Auditor of State s office on the accounting for the graduation rate. Motion 168-12 Approve Minutes It was moved by Lesa Meyer, seconded by Jim Perdue to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting August 15, 2012, and the work session September 5, 2012. Motion 169-12 Approve Financial Report, Warrant List, Records of Investments and Bank Reconciliation for July 2012 It was moved by Lisa Bemmes, seconded by Jim Perdue to approve the financial report, warrant list, records of investments, and bank reconciliation for August 2012.
Motion 170-12 Approve Amended Certificate It was moved by Lesa Meyer, seconded by Tamara Nordin to approve the Amended Certificate of Resources for FY 2013.. Motion 171-12 Approve Appropriations It was moved by Lesa Meyer, seconded by Vicki Solomon to approve the Final Appropriations Resolution for FY 2013.. Motion 172-12 Approve Student Activity Subsidies It was moved by Lisa Bemmes, seconded by Jim Perdue to approve the following student activity subsides for FY 2013. National Honor Society $300.00 Devil s Advocate 2,000.00 High School Student Council 200.00 Mock Trial 600.00 Dance Team 300.00 Athletics 47,600.00 Band 1,000.00 Choir 2,500.00 Auxiliary Team 500.00 Total $55,000.00. Motion 173-12 Approve Invoices It was moved by Jim Perdue, seconded by Lesa Meyer to approve the following invoices: Purchase Invoice Purchase Vendor Order Date Date Order # Amount Item First Student 8/1/12 4/25/12 3300495 705.48 Athletic Trips Julie Rumpke 8/1/12 3/25/12 3300483 105.38 Garden Supplies Recreations Outlet 8/23/12 6/5/12 3300547 2,821.48 Playground Equip.
Motion 174-12 Accept Donations It was moved by Lesa Meyer, seconded by Tamara Nordin to accept the following donations: Middle School PTO $1,500.00 for teacher supplies Central PTO $300.00 for stools Laura White King Carousel Gumball Machine Anonymous Donation $900.00 for Volleyball Uniforms Treasurer s Report: The Treasurer updated the Board on the casino revenue. The revenue is estimated at $21 per pupil for the upcoming school year. Mr. Furniss recommended the Board consider placing these funds in capital projects fund when it arrives in January. Motion 175-12 Rescind Contract It was moved by Jim Perdue, seconded by Lesa Meyer to rescind the contract for Senior Class Advisor for Karen Myers. Motion 176-12 Approve Supplemental Contracts It was moved by Lisa Bemmes, seconded by Lesa Meyer to employ the following personnel on supplemental contracts for the 2012-13 school year: Laura Campbell, Freshman Class Sponsor, Base Step Mike Day, Senior Class Sponsor, Base Step Rebecca Nagelhout, Peer Tutor, Base Step Su Sidwell, HSTW Jennifer Leone, Student Council, Step 5 Carletta Jacobs, Friday Night School Jera Cox, Elementary Band Debbie Frank, Elementary Choir Director, Step 5 Beth Wernery, Career Education Tom Snyder, Career Education Leslie Salerno, Career Education
Motion 177-12 Approve Supplemental Contracts It was moved by Lisa Bemmes, seconded by Tamara Nordin to employ the following personnel on supplemental contracts for the 2012-13 school year: Dianna Schmidt, Stage Technician, Step 5 Ayes, Five. Lisa Bemmes, Lesa Meyer, Tamara Nordin, Vicki Solomon. Abstain, One. Jim Perdue. Motion 178-12 Employ Substitute Teachers It was moved by Jim Perdue, seconded by Lesa Meyer to employ the following personnel as substitute teachers for the 2012-13 school year: Kwesi Babetee Laura Barnes Amy Rhodenbaugh Sandra Walkenhorst Lauren Rusinek Lindsey Owens Superintendent s Report Dennis Ramsey, Hilltop Principal and Connie Holtmeier, Central Principal, presented the Third Grade Guarantee requirement to the Board. Mr. Ramsey and Ms. Holtmeier chronicled the legislation and explained the work that has begun this school year to prepare to meet the mandate for the 2013-14 school year. The board members asked each principal questions about the law and how prepared the District will be to intervene with struggling readers. Mr. Inskeep updated the Board on the Year 3 activity for Race to the Top. A major focus of the dollars for the upcoming year will be to prepare for the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES). Motion 179-12 Executive Session Personnel It was moved by Jim Perdue, seconded by Vicki Solomon for the board to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the discipline of a public employee. Time In: Time Out: 6:46 p.m. 7:18 p.m.
Motion 180-12 Special Meeting It was moved by Jim Perdue, seconded by Lisa Bemmes to set a special meeting for Monday, September 24, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at the Board Room and to cancel the work session scheduled for October 3, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was the consensus of the board to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. President Treasurer