June 27, 2016
The Southeast Local Schools Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016 in the high school library, 8423 Tallmadge Rd., Ravenna, Ohio. The meeting was called to order by Board President David Kemble.
Roll Call
Present: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Absent: None
152-2016
Approve Agenda
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept and approve the board meeting agenda for June 27, 2016 as presented with an addendum.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
153-2016
Approval of Board Minutes
Mary Kaley moved and Lori Loudin-Smith seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the May 23, 2016 board minutes from the regular board meeting. The minutes are available for inspection in the office of the Treasurer.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
Presentation: High School Principal, David Kennedy, presented the proposed data collection tool from Castle Learning.
Board Committee Reports: David Kemble and John Witkosky reported that the Facility Committee met with interested parties concerning the proposed use of facilities for BINGO. Mary Kaley and Jeff McElfresh reported that the Athletic Committee met to discuss the proposal to add LaCrosse as a board approved athletic sport.
154-2016
Approve Salary Adjustment – Superintendent
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the salary adjustment for the second year of the Superintendent’s 2015-2017 contract as written.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
June 27, 2016 (Continued)
155-2016
Approval for Payment of Bills
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the payment of bills.
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
156-2016
Approve Final Appropriations
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve final permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2015-2016 in the total amount of $26,092,274.99.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
157-2016
Approve Temporary Appropriations
Jeff McElfresh moved and Lori Loudin-Smith seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2016-2017 in the amount of $22,974,387.72.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
158-2016
Approve Distribution of Interest – FY2017
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve for fiscal year 2016-2017, interest to be allocated to the following funds:
Fund 001 General Fund
Fund 003 Permanent Improvement Fund
Fund 006 Food Service Fund
Fund 007 Special Revenue Fund (Eleanor McConnell Trust)
Fund 010 Classroom Facilities
Fund 024 Self-Insurance Fund
Fund 034 Classroom Facilities Maintenance Fund
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
June 27, 2016 (Continued)
159-2016
Approve Depository Agreements
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve Depository Agreements with the following financial institutions for Active, Interim and Inactive Funds for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021:
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
160-2016
Accept Resignation – Intervention Specialist – Julia Marks
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Julia Marks, middle school intervention specialist effective the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
161-2016
Accept Resignation – Music/Choir Teacher – Jessica Stark
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Jessica Stark, middle school music/choir teacher, effective the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
162-2016
Hire – Intervention Specialist – Stevanna Greenwood
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Stevanna Greenwood as an intervention specialist (intermediate school) effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. She will be given a one year limited contract credited with four (4) years experience on the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
163-2016
Hire – Intervention Specialist – Marie Ciapala
Jeff McElfresh moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Marie Ciapala as an intervention specialist (middle school) effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. She will be given a one year contract credited with five (5) years experience on the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
June 27, 2016 (Continued)
164-2016
Hire – French Teacher – Nanette Tavares
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Nanette Tavares as the middle/high school French teacher for the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. She will be given a one year limited contract with a Masters and seven (7) years experience on the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
165-2016
Hire – Intermediate School Teacher – Alexis Swartz
Jeff McElfresh moved and Lori Loudin-Smith seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Alexis Swartz as a fourth grade teacher effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. She will be given a one year limited contract and placed on the proper step of the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
166-2016
Hire – Intermediate School Teacher – Michael Matisi
Mary Kaley moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Michael Matisi as a fourth grade teacher effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. He will be given a one year limited contract credited with one (1) year of experience on the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
167-2016
Hire – Intermediate School Teacher – Jessie Smith
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Jessie Smith as a fifth grade teacher effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. She will be given a one year limited contract credited with three (3) years of experience on the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
June 27, 2016 (Continued)
168-2016
Hire – Intervention Specialist – Lisa McCann
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Lisa McCann as a high school intervention specialist effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. She will be given a one year limited contract credited with two (2) years of experience on the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
169-2016
Hire – Choir/Music Teacher – Adam Ballog
Mary Kaley moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Adam Ballog as the middle school choir/music teacher effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. He will be given a one year limited contract and placed on the proper step of the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
170-2016
Hire – Long Term Substitute Teacher – Susan Hoover
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Susan Hoover as a long term substitute (primary school) for the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria. She will be paid at the long term substitute rate.
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
171-2016
Hire – Intermediate School Secretary – Michelle Chaney
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Michelle Chaney as the intermediate school secretary effective the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment requirements. She will be given a one year limited contract and placed on the proper step of the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
June 27, 2016 (Continued)
172-2016
Amend Resolution 121-2016
Mary Kaley moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education amend something previously adopted within Resolution 121-2016 from the May 23, 2016 Regular Board Meeting:
Previous adoption: To accept the resignation of Wendy McElfresh, high school guidance secretary, pending reassignment to a part-time high school secretary. Effective the 2016-2017 school year. Last day of full-time employment will be June 23, 2016.
Amend to read: To accept the resignation of Wendy McElfresh, high school guidance secretary, pending hiring her as a part-time high school secretary.
Yeas: David Kemble, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Abstention: Jeff McElfresh
Motion Carried 4 to 0 with 1 abstention.
173-2016
Hire – Part Time High School Secretary – Wendy McElfresh
Mary Kaley moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Wendy McElfresh as a part time high school secretary effective the 2016-2017 school year.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Abstention: Jeff McElfresh
Motion Carried 4 to 0 with 1 abstention.
174-2016
Hire OGT Tutors
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire the following as OGT tutors on an as needed basis effective June 13, 2016 through June 16, 2016:
Erin Muncy
Angela Savinda
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
175-2016
Hire Reading Tutors
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire the following as reading tutors on an as needed basis effective July 11, 2016 through July 15, 2016:
Nicole Fraley
Megan Gray
Maureen Halpin
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
June 27, 2016 (Continued)
176-2016
Hire – Substitute Custodian – Jaime Vrudney
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Jaime Vrudney as a substitute custodian.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
177-2016
Hire – Head Boys Basketball Coach – Todd Taylor
Mary Kaley moved and Lori Loudin-Smith seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Todd Taylor as the head boy’s basketball coach for the 2016-2017 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio, OHSAA and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
178-2016
Hire – Supplemental Contracts – Certified
Jeff McElfresh moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire the following people for the 2016-2017 supplementals, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio, OHSAA and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria:
Volleyball
Lisa McCann – Assistant Coach – High School
Michael Hammond – Assistant Coach – Middle School
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
179-2016
Hire - Supplemental Contracts – Non Certified
Jeff McElfresh moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire the following non employees or non licensed individuals for the 2016-2017 supplemental, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio, OHSAA and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria:
Volleyball
Shannon Sutcliffe – Assistant Coach – High School
Tiffany George – Assistant Coach – Middle School
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
June 27, 2016 (Continued)
180-2016
Approve Volunteers
Mary Kaley moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the following volunteers for the 2016-2017 season, pending all legal, State of Ohio, OHSAA and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria:
Katelyn Dye – Volleyball
McKenzie LeMasters – Tennis
Adam McElfresh – Boys Soccer
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, John Witkosky
Nays: None