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The Board of Education of the Madison Local School District met in regular session at the Madison High School Chorus Room Tuesday, January 20, 2009, with the following members present: Dave Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert. Stephen Baldwin was absent. Jacqueline Azbill presided.
MOMENT OF SILENCE – Kim Bradshaw
It is always sad to learn of someone’s passing, especially when it is a member of our Madison family. Last week we learned of the loss of one of Madison School’s family – Kim Bradshaw.
Kim was born in Burton in August 1959 and passed away January 16, 2009 at her home in Madison. She gave over 19 years of service to our school district, first as a playground monitor at Red Bird Elementary School, next as a part-time secretary at Homer Nash Kimball Elementary School and, since 1999, as Secretary to the Director of Curriculum at the Board of Education office.
As curriculum secretary,Kim was instrumental in many projects of the district. She was critical in the early stages of the recent Joint Educational Symposium, assisted with coordinating the district spelling bee, helped to organize and type grade level performance indicators, worked with district staff during in-service days, and maintained the department web page. She was the “go-to” person for many, willing to help anyone with her special talent of being able to find an answer to a question or solve a problem.
Beyond the work she did for the district, she was cherished by the family she leaves behind – an adored wife, devoted mother, doting grandma, loving daughter, caring sister and very dear granddaughter.
Kim was a respected member of the Madison central office -- a friend and colleague who will be greatly missed.
All of us at Madison Schools extend our sincerest sympathy to Kim’s family and friends. Please join the Board and me in a moment of silence in memory of Kim Bradshaw.
Rex Reigert moved and Dave Albert seconded that the Board adopt the agenda as presented and with such modifications made by the Superintendent. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
Jay Fabian moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the regular meeting, December 16, 2008, and the organizational meeting, January 5, 2009. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
Rex Reigert moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the work session, December 18, 2008, and the work session, January 14, 2009. Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian, Rex Reigert voted “Yes”. Dave Albert abstained. Vote:3-0.
Rex Reigert moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board engage the process to implement a pilot program for a Student Board of Education Representative effective June 2009. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
PRESENTATION
Nicole Groah, MHS Chorus Teacher made a presentation to the Board regarding her recent trip to Japan as a Fulbright Scholar.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TREASURER
Jay Fabian moved and Dave Albert seconded that the Board engage in the following actions as listed below; provided, however, that should any item included within this motion be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or illegal, all remaining items within this motion shall remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding the status of the voided item.
► to approve the Financial Report as of December 31, 2008, as found on file in the Treasurer’s Office, and the payment of bills for December, 2008. / #13-09
Agenda
#14-09
Minutes
#15-09
Minutes
#16-09
Student
Rep
#17-09
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Donations
#18-09
Adopt
Amend.
#19-09
Advance
#20-09
Treas.
Contract
#21-09
Personnel
Unpaid
Leave
Rogaliner
Employment
Asst.
Super.
Chojnacki
Substitute
Administrator
Nicholes
Supplemental
Contract
Hanes
One Yr
Limited
Mullan / ► to accept, with gratitude, the donation of $200 from Mr. & Mrs. Damian Hennessey to be used as follows:
$100 to Red Bird Elementary, grade 1 and $100 to Tanya Headley’s grade 2 classroom. In addition,
Progressive Insurance will donate matching funds.
David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
Rex Reigert moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board amend Board motion #36-08 by adopting and certifying the amended amounts and tax rates for TY2008 (CY2009), as found on file in the Treasurer’s Office, pursuant to ORC §5705.14. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
Dave Albert moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board advance the amount of $7,284 for #001, General Fund, to #024.5210, Flex 125 Fund. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION
Each year in January the Ohio School Boards Association recognizes members of boards of education for their service to public schools. Without those in the community willing to step up and serve in the capacity of board members, public schools could not exist. On behalf of the Ohio School Boards Association and the residents and community of Madison, thank you for your dedication and service.
Dave Albert moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board extend the effective dates of the contract of Edward W. Szabo as Treasurer of the Madison Local School District and issued under Board motion #8-06, for the period beginning January 1, 2010 through July 31, 2011, and under other terms and conditions of employment provided by the Board, pursuant to ORC §§3319.02 and 4117.01(F) and Board policy GCB-2. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Jay Fabian moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board engage in the following personnel actions as listed below; provided, however, that should any item included within this motion be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or illegal, all remaining items within this motion shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the status of the voided item.
■ to approve the unpaid leave request of Heather Rogaliner (RBE teacher) effective April 3, 2009 and April 14-23, 2009, pursuant to Article V, §D[1] of the MEA Negotiated Agreement, Board policy GBR, and 29 USC §§ 2601-2654, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
■ to employ the persons for the positions and at the rate of compensation and other terms and conditions of employment as listed below.
► Dr. Matthew J. Chojnacki as Assistant Superintendent, effective August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2011 at the rate of compensation of $96,408 per year for 260 annual days of service, and under other terms and conditions of employment provided by the Board, pursuant to ORC §3319.02 and 4117.01(F) and Board policy GCB-2.
► DeWayne Nicholes as a substitute administrator effective January 13, 2009 and January 15, 2009 through February 13, 2009, to perform the duties of Lauri Cedar, at the rate of compensation of $300 per day, pursuant to ORC §§109.57 and 3319.02. The Board authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer to adjust the length of assigned service to reflect any medical changes related to the administrator’s absence.
► Mike Hanes under a one-year limited supplemental contract as MHS Assistant Girls’/Boys’ Track Coach for the 2008-09 contract year at the rate of compensation of $2,448 (.07, 2 yrs.), pursuant to ORC §3319.08 and Appendix B of the MEA Negotiated Agreement.
► Chris Mullan, a certificated person, under a one-year limited personal service contract as MMS Track Coach for the 2008-09 school year at the rate of compensation of $2,448 (.07, 2 yrs.), pursuant to ORC §3319.08 and Appendix B of the MEA Negotiated Agreement, and Board policy GCB-1. The Board certifies that it has complied with the provisions of ORC §3313.53 prior to and in this employment offer.

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► Francisco Guerra under a one-year limited contract as an Educational Assistant – ESL for the 2008-09 contract year, effective January 26, 2009 at a rate of compensation of $8.72 per hour for seven and one-half hours per day, pursuant to ORC §§109.57 and 3319.081 and Article 7 of the OAPSE Master Contract.
► the following persons, each as a casual, day-to-day substitute and at the Board-approved rate of compensation, effective the 2008-09 school year, pursuant to ORC §4117.01 (C)(13) and Board policy GDE.
Lori Bastian Tracy Martin Nancy Pridemore
► each of the following substitute teachers as approved by the Lake County Educational Service Center under a one-year limited substitute teacher contract for the 2008-09 school year, pursuant to ORC §§109.57, 3319.10 and 3319.39.
Heidi Elmore Kristen Connors Susan Bean
Paul Clapp Stephanie Smola Pamela Kurt
James Becka Larry Chaffee Thomas Davidson
Holly Hanna-Coe Joe Dinallo Andrew Fabel
Ada Jones Donald Jernejcic Tara Limestoll
► ► Tammy Carver under a long-term substitute teacher contract from February 5, 2009 through April 23, 2009 to perform the duties of Heather Rogaliner, pursuant to ORC §3319.10. The Board authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer to adjust the length of assigned service to reflect any medical changes related to the teacher absence and authorized un Article V, §A of the MEA Negotiated Agreement for which the long-term substitute teaching assignment is made.
■App ■ to approve a change in placement on the teachers’ salary schedule for the second semester of the 2008-09 school year, pursuant to ORC §3317.14 and Article XII of the MEA Negotiated Agreement, for the following teachers who have satisfactorily completed additional training and course work, subject to verification by receipt of official transcripts by January 20, 2009.
Alexa Collins MA+15 to MA+30 Step 12 $66,837
Cynthia Paparizos MA to MA+15 Step 9 $59,352
Tara Soederstrom MA to MA+15 Step 8 $57,289
David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
Jay Fabian moved and Dave Albert seconded that the Board amend the substitute support staff hourly wages by category, as approved under Board motion #17-08 to align those rates of compensation currently below minimum wage, to be adjusted to the new minimum wage of $7.30 per hour, effective January 1, 2009, pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
Dave Albert moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board adopt the following resolution.
A Resolution Recognizing and Commending
Robert P. Kara III For Earning the Eagle Scout Award,
The Highest Honor Bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America
WHEREAS the highest rank a young man can earn as a member of the Boy Scouts of America is the Eagle Scout Award, an honor attained only by earning the requisite number of merit badges among a prescribed order and within a specified time-frame; and
/ One Year
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Guerra
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Carver
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Amend
Wages
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Calendar
RBE Boys’
Girls’ Club
Contract
GCESC
OHSBC
Clinic / WHEREAS Robert Kara III, a member of the Madison High School Class of 2009, is also a member of Boy Scout Troop 5 in the Greater Western Reserve Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS Robert’s Eagle Service Project was the construction of a new brick, illuminated, two-sided sign for Park Street Christian Church, a project which encompassed Robert's coordination of volunteers and materials, and comprised over 305 hours of service to his community; and
WHEREAS the record of Robert’s Eagle Service Project and his other accomplishments passed the scrutiny of his Board of Review on November 30, 2008, resulting in his attaining the Eagle Scout Award, a distinction which is bestowed upon only two percent of all young men who enter Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS an Eagle Court of Honor will be convened on February 15, 2009 to present Robert Kara III with this prestigious award with all the rank and privileges appertaining thereto; and
WHEREAS Robert’s achievement is a source of pride and accomplishment not only to him, his family and his troop, but to our entire community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Local Board of Education commends and applauds Robert Kara III for earning the prestigious Eagle Badge and living up to the ideals of the Boy Scout Oath.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be proudly presented to Robert P. Kara III on behalf of this Board and the entire Madison Local School District.
David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A member of the Board or the Superintendent may request that any item be removed from the consent calendar and voted upon separately.
Jay Fabian moved and Dave Albert seconded that all of the following items which appear in this portion of the agenda constitute the consent calendar and are hereby adopted by this one single motion; provided, however, that should any item included within this motion be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or illegal, all remaining items within this motion shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the status of the voided item.
■ to approve a RBE Boys’ and Girls’ Club for qualifying students in grades 3 through 5, and the
participation of volunteer Madison High School students to work with students on homework
assignments, as well as participate in games, arts and crafts, and other recreational activities,
effective the 2008-09 school year, under the terms and conditions as found on file in the Board
office.
■ to approve entering into a tuition contract with the Geauga County Educational Service Center
Board of Education, effective the 2008-09 school year, for the education of handicapped children
placed within their school district.
■ ■ to approve the attendance of John Dragas, Shane Hamilton and Brian Titman at the Ohio High School
Baseball Coaches Clinic, January 22-23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio, at a cost of $800. [Fund Source:
General Fund and Baseball Account]
David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.

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