JACKSON-MILTON LOCAL SCHOOLS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES February 20, 2014 Middle School/High School Building Executive Session 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance - Ms. Gross B. Moment of Silence - Mr. Wolfe C. Attendance Roll Call Ms. Gross Mrs. Catania Mr. Mascioli Dr. Tharp Mr. Wolfe Present Present Present Present Present D. Executive Session Recommend that the Board move to Executive Session to discuss: 1. Employment of Personnel pursuant to ORC 121.22(G) (1) Motion by Mr. Mascioli Seconded by Dr. Tharp Gross, yes; Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes; Tharp, yes; Wolfe, yes Approved X Adjourned to Executive Session 6:05 P.M.
E. Return to Public Session 7:00 P.M. F. Roll Call Ms. Gross Mrs. Catania Mr. Mascioli Dr. Tharp Mr. Wolfe Present Present Present Present Present G. Minutes Review and approval of the January 4, 2014, Organizational Meeting Minutes, the Regular Meeting Minutes, and the January 31, 2014, Special Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education. Motion by Dr. Tharp Seconded by Mrs. Catania Gross, yes; Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes; Tharp, yes; Wolfe, yes Approved X H. Presentation/Recognition I. Roundtable Discussion J. Administrative Report 1. Superintendent s Report a. JM Sports Club Night at the Races March 8 th Doors Open 5:30 p.m. b. Erin Keich State Speech Participant for Oratorical Interpretation to be held at Wooster High School February 27 through March 1, 2014. c. Jeremy Fitzpatrick and Erica Hughes Letter of Intent to Play at College Level d. All Weather Track Update e. Wrestling Sectional Update Wrestlers that Advance to Regionals: Mitch Tikkanen, Terry Stockton, Devin Seka, Nick Vergallito, Tyler Jeffries, Joe Burnside, Anthony Italiano, Tyler Staton, Corley Lamb
f. JM Drama Club Annual School Play Headin for a Weddin to be held on March 21 22, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. g. Race to the Top h. Parent Teacher Conferences i. Open House j. School District Commercial k. Waiver Day March 31, 2014 l. Testing Dates March 10 23, 2014, OGT Testing and April 21 May 9, 2014, Ohio Achievement Assessment Testing m. Calamity Days n. OWE/OWA o. Jr. High Girls Basketball 8 th Grade Team 1 st in ITCL Tier 1 and went undefeated through the whole season and 7 th Grade Team 3 rd in ITCL Tier 1 and went undefeated during regular season and one loss in tournament action p. Varsity Girls Basketball Team Finished 2 nd behind Springfield and South Range in the ITCL Tier 1. Sectional Championship Game Saturday, February 22 nd, at Western Reserve High School 7:00 p.m. q. Varsity Boys Basketball Team Tournament action starts on Tuesday, February 25 th, at home vs. East Palestine r. Press Release s. WKBN ipad Article t. Safety School Plans 2. Treasurer s Report 3. Legislative Report K. Public Presentation The Board Meeting will now be open for Public Discussion under the direction of the Board President, Mr. Wolfe.
L. Adoption of Consent Calendar Motion by Dr. Tharp Seconded by Mrs. Catania Gross, yes; Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes; Tharp, yes; Wolfe, yes Approved X Not Approved I. Old Business 1. Superintendent s Business II. New Business Remove (*) 1. Treasurer s Business a. Review and approval of the monthly Chekp, Audits, Financ and Reconciliation Reports for the month of January 2014. b. Review of bills for the month of January 2014. Approved X c. Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the $100 filing fee for the Annual Certification of Investments required by Auditor of State for Mr. John Zinger. _ Approved X
d. Treasurer recommends that the Board approve a Records Disposal Commission Meeting prior to the March, 2014 Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Records will be approved for disposal at the March Board Meeting. Approved X e. Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the use of funds from Speech & Drama Account to cover the cost of two nights hotel for the State Speech Tournament to be held in Wooster, Ohio, from February 27 March 1, 2014. _ Approved X f. Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the registration fee payment for Kirk Baker and Kim Gross to attend the North Jackson Citizens Association meeting on January 27, 2014. Motion by Approved X
g. Treasurer recommends that Board approve the varsity wrestling team and coaches to attend the Garfield Heights Regional Wrestling Tournament on February 21 22, 2014, (if they have qualifiers) and the State Wrestling Tournament (if they have qualifiers) from February 27 March 1, 2014. Accommodations will be paid for both through the Athletic Account. Seconded by Approved X 2. Superintendent s Business a. Recommend that the Board approve the following requests for professional days as indicated: 1. Mrs. Heather Eisenbraun, Mrs. Dody Houser, and Mrs. Paula Willock to attend the Common Core State Standards in Text Complexity Grades 3 5 Seminar on March 18, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. 2. Mrs. Melanie Hulett and Mr. Steve Sachire to attend the Physical Education Learning Community Workshop on February 28, 2014, in Youngstown, Ohio. 3. Mr. John Zinger to attend the OASBO Northeast Region Joint Workshop on March 7, 2014, in Kent, Ohio. 4. Mrs. Barb Carte to attend the SERS Workshop on March 26, 2014, in Independence, Ohio. 5. Mrs. Darlene Pellin to attend the OAPT Conference from March 17 19, 2014, in Dublin, Ohio. Approved X
b. Recommend that the Board approve the following requests for building/ground use as indicated: 1. Bill Bush Memorial League to use the high school baseball fields, on Sundays only from 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. for adult baseball games starting in May, 2014, through August, 2014. No rental charge. 2. National Honor Society to use the Middle School/High School cafetorium for their Induction Ceremony on March 6, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. No rental charge. 3. JM Drama Club to use the Middle School/High School cafetorium for the school play on March 19 20, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. No rental charge. Approved X c. Recommend that the Board approve the following dates as calamity days due to due hazardous weather conditions on January 6, 7, 28, 29, and February 5 and 18, 2014, for the District. Approved X
d. Recommend that the Board approve the written request of Mr. Timothy Cabrera to resign as Cleaning Person effective January 21, 2014. Approved X e. Recommend that the Board approve the written request of Mr. Bill Jeffries to retire as a member of the certificated staff effective March 1, 2014. Approved X f. Recommend that the Board approve the hiring and one-year contract of Ms. Christine Graham as Ala-Carte Cook, Step 1, effective February 24, 2014. _ Approved X Not Approved
g. Recommend that the Board approve the hiring and one-year contract of Miss Gia Pepey as Cleaning Person, Step 1, effective February 24, 2014. Motion by Approved X Not Approved h. Recommend that the Board approve the written request of Mrs. Betty Matasy to resign her position as Lunch/Recess Aide contingent upon being hired as a Cashier. _ Approved X i. Recommend that the Board approve the hiring and one-year contract of Mrs. Betty Matasy as Cashier, Step 1, effective February 24, 2014. Approved X Not Approved
j. Recommend that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Jackson-Milton Educators Association and the Jackson-Milton Board of Education in regards to Miss Shahrazad Abdelrasul, substitute teacher, as found in Attachment #1. Approved X k. Recommend that the Board approve the following named personnel as substitute teachers: 1. Ms. Crystal Stanton 2. Ms. Stephanie Presutti effective January 10, 2014 3. Ms. Brandi Shrock 4. Mr. Joshua Smith _ Approved X l. Recommend that the Board approve the following named personnel as substitute classified employees: 1. Ms. Gia Pepey effective January 21, 2014 - Cleaner 2. Ms. Christine Graham effective January 21, 2014 Cafeteria, Bus Aide 3. Mrs. Denise DiBernardi effective February 12, 2014 Bus Aide, Lunch/Recess Aide Motion by Approved X
m. Recommend that the Board approve the two-year contract of Mr. James Roberts, Cafeteria Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor, effective August 1, 2014. Salary will be $46,468.21 for 2014-2015 and $47,281.40 for 2015-2016. In addition, effective July 1, 2014, will pay 10% for health benefits. One half of the annual salary and benefits will be paid by the Food Service Fund. Approved X n. Recommend that the Board approve the two-year contract of Mrs. Darlene Pellin, Transportation Coordinator, effective August 1, 2014. Salary will be $25,946.25 for 2014-2015 and $26,400.31 for 2015-2016. In addition, effective July 1, 2014, will pay 10% for health benefits. _ Approved X o. Recommend that the Board approve the three-year contract of Mr. Ryan Rotuna, Technology Coordinator, effective August 1, 2014. Salary will be $39,062.60 and $39,746.19 for 2015-2016. In addition, effective July 1, 2014, will pay 10% for health benefits. Motion by Approved X
M. Motion to Adjourn Motion by Mr. Mascioli Seconded by Ms. Gross Gross, yes; Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes; Tharp, yes; Wolfe, yes Approved X Not Approved The meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Board President Treasurer