JACKSON-MILTON LOCAL SCHOOLS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
May 19, 2014 – Middle School/High School Building – Executive Session 5:30 p.m.
Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
A.Pledge of Allegiance -Mr. Wolfe
B.Moment of Silence -Mr. Wolfe
C.Attendance
Roll Call
Dr. TharpAbsent______
Mr. WolfePresent______
Ms. GrossPresent______
Mrs. CataniaPresent______
Mr. MascioliPresent______
D.Executive Session
Recommend that the Board move to Executive Session to discuss:
- Employment of Personnel pursuant to ORC 121.22(G) (1)
Motion by _____Mr. Mascioli______
Seconded by ___Mr. Wolfe______
Tharp, absent; Wolfe, yes; Gross, yes; Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
E.Return to Public Session
F.Roll Call
Dr. TharpAbsent______
Mr. WolfePresent______
Ms. GrossPresent______
Mrs. CataniaPresent______
Mr. MascioliPresent______
G.Minutes
Review and approval of the May 23, 2014,Regular Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education.
Motion by ______Mrs. Cantania____
Seconded by ____Mr. Mascioli _____
Wolfe, yes; Gross, yes;Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
H.Presentation/Recognition
- Mr. Joseph DiLoreto
- Mr. David Vega
- Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Scholar Athletes
must have maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA to receive this honor and
be a member of the varsity team:
Erica Hughes, Senior
Gabby Tharp, Senior
Taylor Tharp, Senior
Madison Tomaino, Senior
Jamie Baker, Junior
Kori Edwards, Junior
Lydia Fabry, Junior
Sammie Oblinger, Junior
Sierra Huff, Freshman
Julissa Tomaino, Freshman
Ashley Totani, Freshman
Katilyn Totani, Freshman
I.Roundtable Discussion
J.Administrative Report
- Superintendent’s Report
- Graduation – June 6th – Senior Slide Show at 6:00 p.m. – Ceremony at 7:00 p.m.
- Canfield Fair Band Show – August 28th at 11:00 a.m.
- Canfield Fair Cheerleading Demo – August 27th at 11:00 a.m.
- Race to the Top
- Ohio High School Athletic Association
- Kindergarten Numbers
- Class Numbers by Grade and Sections
- JMES Gym Floor
- Track Update
- Student Rock
- Policies
- Teacher of the Year
- Kindergarten Numbers
- High School Awards – June 2nd – Retirees/Teachers of the Year
June 3rd – Board Scholarship
- Earth Day
- High School O.G.T. Results
- Retiring of the Flag
- Asher the Therapy Dog
- Spring Concerts – High School May 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Middle School
Elementary – May 22nd (grades 4-6) 10:00 a.m./6:00 p.m.
- Spring Sports Banquet – June 1stat 6:00 p.m. – Date change due to Boys Baseball
District Tournament
- Jr. High All Sports Awards Program – May 29that 6:00 p.m.
- Bluejay Expo – Tuesday, May 27th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Treasurer’s Report
- 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 ______Mr. Mascioli______
Seconded by ____Mr. Wolfe______
Wolfe, yes;Gross, yes;Catania, yes Mascioli, yes
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
- Old Business
- Superintendent’s Business
- New Business
Remove (*)1.Treasurer’s Business
_____a.Review and approval of the monthly Chekp, Audits, Financ and Reconciliation
Reports for the month of April 2014.
_____b.Review of bills for the month of April, 2014
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N WolfeY/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____c.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve Student Accident Insurance for the
2014 – 2015 school year through K-K Insurance Company (McKinstry Insurance
Agent).
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N CataniaY/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____d.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve FY 15 dues for John Zinger,
BarbCarte, and Karen Jakubec.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____e.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the purchase of lunch not to exceed
$900 from the board account for Staff Appreciation Day on May 14, 2014.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____f.Treasurer recommends that Board approve a regular board meeting date for
June26, 2014, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for Executive Session in the High School.
The meetingforJune 19, 2014, is cancelled.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____g.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve liability insurance coverage through
Ohio School Plan from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, in the amount of $7,543.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____h.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the following donations as indicated below:
- $100.00 from Mrs. Catania towards Board Scholarship
- $100.00 from Ms. Gross towards Board Scholarship
- $100.00 from Mr. Mascioli towards Board Scholarship
- $100.00 from Mr. Wolfe towards Board Scholarship
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____i.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the expenditure of $90,807.35 from the
Sports Complex Fund 007 9009 for the new track sports facility.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____j.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the revised FY14 Five-Year Forecast
as found in Attachment #1.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____k.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the bids for new bleachers and flooring
in the elementary gym by Farnham Equipment - $34,900 for new seating and Dynamic
Sports Construction - $45,580 for new gym floor.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____l.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the three-year Medicaid Service
Agreement with Healthcare Process Consulting. This is a continuation of a current
service to receive Medicaid reimbursement. The cost is $5,500 per year.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____m.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the payment of $650 for the OSBA
policy review service. Service is needed to keep board policies updated.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____n.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the payment of $990 to
Mrs. RochelleMorelli for the production of the Middle School Yearbook for the
2013-2014 schoolyear for 66 hours at $15.00 per hour.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____o.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the Resolution Declaring It Necessary
to Submit to the Electors of this School District the Question of Renewing a Tax levy to
Avoid an Operating Deficit as found in Attachment #2
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____p.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the scrapping of old bleachers in the
elementarybuilding.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____q.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the following Resolution be:
WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.17 and 3313.36 empower a Board of
Education to accept gifts or endowments from any person or corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Delmar Stanley has graciously donated to the Jackson-Milton Local
School District forty-five (45) DRS Book-Entry shares of stock in Computershare to be
used for the Jackson-Milton High School; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to accept this generous gift and recognize Mr. Stanley
for this donation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with and pursuant to
Ohio Revised Code sections 3313.17 and 3313.36 the Board accepts the donation of
forty-five (45) DRS Book-Entry shares of stock from Mr. Delmar Stanley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and Treasurer are hereby
authorized on behalf of this Board to execute any and all documents to complete the
transfer of the shares of stock to the District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education publicly thanks
Mr.Delmar Stanley for his generosity.
BE IT FURTEHR RESOLVED, that it is hereby found and determined that all formal
actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were
adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and
any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the
public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the
Ohio Revised Code.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____r.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the redemption of 45 shares of stock
(Computershare donation). Funds will be used for the new track.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____s.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve paying the higher hourly rate for
overtime blending purposes for non-certificated employees working two jobs with
different pay rates in excess of 40 hours. This has occurred in very limited circumstances
during FY14.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____t.Treasurer recommends that the Board approve the following change order #1 from
R.T. Vernal:
Additional under drains inside track - $6,300
Additional 2 inches of topsoil needed for seeding - $14,000
Total $20,300
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
- Superintendent’s Business
_____a.Recommend that the Board approve the following request for building/grounds use
as indicated:
- JM Township Citizens Association to use the stadium grounds and football field for the Township Yard Sale from July 31 – August 2, 2014. No rental charge for use.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____b.Recommend that the Board approve the following request for professional days
as indicated:
- Mr. Kirk Baker to attend the OHSAA Meeting on April 28, 2014, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
- Mr. Kirk Baker to attend the Race to the Top Meeting on May 15, 2014, in Niles, Ohio.
- Mr. Kirk Baker to attend the Ohio Teacher Principal System Meeting from
June 19 – 20, 2014, in Youngstown, Ohio.
- Mr. Kirk Baker and Mr. John Zinger to attend a meeting with Board Attorney on
May 16, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____c.Recommend that the Board approve all Board Members to have the honor of
presenting diplomas to the graduates on June 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____d.Recommend that the Board approve the list of seniors as the Class of 2014 for
graduation contingent upon completion of all state and local requirements as found
in Attachment #3.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____e.Recommend that the Board approve the membership in the Ohio High School Athletic
Association for the 2014 – 2015 school year.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____f.Recommends that the Board approve the written request of Ms. Richelle Laughner to
resign her position as Lunch/Recess Aide effective April 21, 2014.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____g.Recommend that the Board approve the written request of Ms. Heather Kilbourne
to resign as a Bus Driver effective May 9, 2014.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____h.Recommend that the Board approve the two-year Administrative Principal Contract for
Mrs. Kim Fisk beginning August 1, 2014, for 223 days each year. The salary will be
$68,000 and $72,000, respectively, 100% retirement pick-up, 100% FICA pick-up,
$100 monthly mileage, $50,000 life insurance, attendance/sick leave opt/out,
10% co-pay for insurance.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____i.Recommend that the Board approve up to ten (10) days at $304.93 per day for
Mrs.Kim Fisk to work between June 12, 2014, and July 31, 2014. New contract starting
August 1, 2014.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____j.Recommend that the Board approve the non-renewal of the following contracts as per
Article 31.4 of the Master Agreement between OAPSE Chapter #424 and the
Jackson-Milton Board of Education effective for the 2014 – 2015 school year:
- Mrs. Gloria Nauman – Lunch/Recess Aide and Bus Aide
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____k.Recommends that the Board approvethe non-renewal of the limited contracts of the
following Title Tutors for the 2014 – 2015 school year:
- Kristen Moyer
- Sarah Stamp
- Nancy Smith
- Rebecca Streb
- Chris Twaddle
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____l.Recommend that the Board approve the following named licensed personnel as
indicated effective July 1, 2014, pending valid credentials from Ohio Department of
Education:
Three Year Contract
Mrs. Charlene Baker
Mrs. Tina Basile
Mr. Nathan Brode
Mrs. Amanda Clementi
Mr. Jason Crist
Ms. Kathryn Haynes
Mrs. Melanie Hulett
Ms. Amanda Silvidi
Mrs. Angeline Theis
Mrs. Cara Vernal
Ms. Janet Umbel
Mr. Brain Weidenthal
One Year Contract
Miss Christie Baker
Mrs. Meganne Braddock
Miss Mellissa Gapsky
Miss Katie Gettman
Mrs. Kristie Rotuna
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____m.Recommend that the Board approve the contracts for the following named personnel as
indicated effective July 1, 2014, pending appropriate background checks:
Continuing Contracts
Mrs. Karlene Adams – Cashier
Mrs. Nicole Dubos – 1st contract – Cook
Mrs. Susan Kalasky – Cook
Two Year Contracts
Mrs. Nicole Dubos – 2nd contract – Cook (pending ratification of MOU)
Mrs. Toni Jenkins – 2nd Contract – Part-time Secretary (pending ratification of MOU)
Mrs. Rebecca Pallotta – Cashier
Mrs. Cindy Smith – 2nd Contract – Part-time Secretary (pending ratification of MOU)
Mrs. Colleen Vega – 2nd Contract – Paraprofessional (pending ratifications of MOU)
One Year Contracts
Mr. Bill Chambers – Lunch/Recess Aide
Ms. Christine Graham – Ala-Carte Cook
Ms. Ashley Johnson – Paraprofessional
Mrs. Betty Matasy - Cashier
Ms. Gia Pepey – Cleaning
Ms. Kelly Rowbotham – Lunch/Recess Aide
Mr. Robert Scheetz – Cleaning
Ms. Phyllis Smail – Cleaning
Mr. Jim Snyder – Bus Driver
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____n.Recommend that the Board approve the appointment of the following personnel to
extra-curricular contracts for the 2014 – 2015 school year pending valid CPR, Pupil
Activity Certification, National Federation Coaching Course and clear BCI and FBI
background checks:
High School
Head Football – Mr. Mark Assion
Volleyball – Mrs. Sue Prozy
Assistant Volleyball – Miss Linda Craig
Boys Golf – Mr. Kevin Hogue
Girls Golf – Miss Kelly Snowden
Soccer – Mr. Paul Voland
Assistant Soccer – Mr. Todd Jones
Boys Basketball – Mr. Gary Nagy
Assistant Basketball – Mr. Guy Costello
Wrestling – Mr. Dave Tomaino
Assistant Wrestling – Mr. Brian Weidenthal
Band Director – Mr. Derrick Kittle
Marching Band – Mr. Derrick Kittle
Assistant Band Director – Miss Mellissa Gapsky
Yearbook Advisor – Mrs. Rochelle Morelli
Play Director (1 play) – Mrs. Janet Yantes
Speech Advisor – Mrs. Janet Yantes
Key Club Advisor – Miss Katelyn Amendolora
National Honor Society – Mrs. Jeanne Reyes
Quiz Bowl Advisor – Mr. Greg Domino
SADD Advisor – split contract – Mrs. Jeannie Reyes
Mrs. Rochelle Morelli
Class Advisor - 9th Grade – Mrs. Rochelle Morelli
10th Grade – Mr. Kevin Hogue
11th Grade – Mrs. Jeannie Reyes
12th Grade - split contract – Mrs. Kim Wiery and Mrs. Janet Yantes
Head Girls Basketball – Mr. Pat Keney
Assistant Girls Basketball – Mr. David Crismon
Middle School
Football – Mr. Brian Weidenthal
Assistant Football – Mr. Nate Brode
Head Girls Basketball – Mrs. Kim Clark
Assistant Girls Basketball – Miss Linda Craig
Student Council Advisor – Ms. Amy Gerhardstein
Math Club Advisor – Mrs. Amy Gerhardstein
STAND Advisor – Miss Anne Downs
Elementary School
Student Council Advisor – Miss Brenda McDougal
Math Club Advisor – Mrs. Heather Eisenbraun
Science Club Advisor – Miss Trista Houck
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____o.Recommend that the Board approve the following as Board Policies as found in
Attachment #4.
- Computer/Online Services (Acceptable Use and Internet Safety) File EDE
- Tobacco Use by Students (Version 2) File JFCG
- Computer/Online Services (Acceptable Use and Internet Safety) File EDE-R
- Computer Network Agreement Form File EDE-E
- No Tobacco Use On District Property By Staff Members (Version 2) File GBK
- Reading Skills Assessments and Intervention (Third Grade Reading Guarantee)
File IGBEA-R
- Promotion and Retention of Students File IKE
- No Tobacco Use on District Property (Version 2) File KGC
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____p.Recommend that the Board approve the following named personnel as substitute
classified employees:
- Mrs. Jessica Hahn – Bus Driver – Bus Aide
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____q.Recommend that the Board approve the resignation of Mr. Taylor Sowers
effective August 31, 2014.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____r.Recommend that the Board approve resignation of Mrs. Cyndi Cline
effective August 31, 2014.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____s.Recommend that the Board approve the non-renewal of Ms. Valerie Sullivan,
probationary teacher, as per Article 6.04A of the Masters Agreement between
Jackson-Milton Educators’ Association and the Jackson-Milton Board of Education.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____t.Recommend that the Board approve the written request of Mrs. Kendra Wirtz,
to resign her position as a member of the certificated staff effective
August 31, 2014.
Motion by ______
Seconded by ______
Tharp Y/N Wolfe Y/N Gross Y/N Catania Y/N Mascioli Y/N
Approved _____X______Not Approved ______
_____ u.Recommend that the Board approve the non-renewal of the following contract as per
Article 31.4 of the Master Agreement between OAPSE Chapter #424 and the
Jackson-Milton Board of Education effective for the 2014-2015 school year:
Mrs. Bridget Harker – Cook
Motion by ______Mr. Mascioli______
Seconded by _____Mrs. Catania______
Wolfe, yes; Gross, no; Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
_____ v.Recommend that the Board approve the non-renewal of the following contact as per
Article 31.4 of the Master Agreement between OAPSE Chapter #424 and the
Jackson-Milton Board of Education effective for the 2014-2015 school year:
Mrs. Karen Rosko – Cleaning
Motion by ______Mr. Mascioli______
Seconded by ____Mrs. Catania______
Wolf, yes; Gross, no; Catania, yes; Mascioli, yes
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
M.Motion to Adjourn
Motion by ______Mr. Mascioli_____
Seconded by ____Mr. Wolfe______
Wolfe, yes; Gross, yes; Catania, yes;Mascioli, yes
Approved ______X______Not Approved ______
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 P.M.
______
Board PresidentTreasurer