FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

October 22, 2013

Federal Hocking Secondary School

6:00 P.M.

  1. CALL TO ORDER………………………………………………………………………………………………3
  2. ROLL CALL………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE…………………………………………………………………………………3
  4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*…………...... 3
  5. COMMITTEE REPORTS…………………………………………………………………………………….3
  6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS……………………………………………………………………………3

CONSENT AGENDA……………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

1. MINUTES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………………………………………..4

3. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES………………………………………………………………………..4

4. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND AIDES………………………………………………………………..4

5. EMPLOYMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………5

6. AMESVILLE PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE………………………5

OLD BUSINESS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

NEW BUSINESS……………………….…………………………………………………………………………...... 5

EXECUTIVE SESSION…………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

MOTION TO ADJOURN………………………………………………………………………………...... 6

A. CALL TO ORDER

Place______, Time______

B. ROLL CALL

Mr. Elasky ______, Mr. Green ______, Mr. McGuire ______,

Mr. Young ______, and Mr. Torrence ______

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY LESTER GREEN

D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*

E. COMMITTEE REPORTS

F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

a)  Dr. George Wood, Superintendent, Federal Hocking Local Schools

Five Year Enrollment Projections and Staffing Projections

Amesville Principal: Job Description and Salary Range

Cafeteria Report

b) Bruce Steenrod, Treasurer, Federal Hocking Local Schools

Five Year Forecast

*Individuals or groups who wish to speak to the Board will be recognized as set forth in the Board agenda. After recognition, the spokesperson must identify himself and the topic on which he wishes to speak. Generally, the presentation will be limited to five minutes. The chair reserves the right to limit the number of individuals or groups who will be recognized to speak.

Individuals and groups are encouraged to bring their concerns to the attention of the members of the Board or the appropriate employees of the school district in a timely fashion in between meetings to provide an opportunity to address them in a timely fashion.

If several people wish to speak, each person will be allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the board. Each person addressing the Board will give his name and address.

Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda.

Board Policy: KD

CONSENT AGENDA

1. MINUTES

Recommend approval of the minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on

September 17, 2013.

Attachment Pg. 7 thru 11

2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommend approval of the financial packet for September 2013 as submitted by Mr. Steenrod.

Recommend that we accept the following high bids on items offered by the District via sealed bid on 10/10/13:

Mark Hines: Bus #1 - $426.51; Bus #2 - $651.51; Commodity Bus - $651.51

Kendall Singer: 1997 F-250 Pickup - $200.00

David Tabler – Troy Bilt Riding Mower - $30.00

3. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES

Recommend approval of Jim Washburn as a substitute bus driver for the

2013-2014 school year effective August 19, 2013.

Recommend approval of Christina Gibson as a substitute bus driver pending background check and certification.

Recommend approval of Scott Lucas as a substitute bus driver pending background check and certification.

4. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND AIDES

Recommend approving the following substitute teachers and aides as recommended by Rick Edwards, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Superintendent:

Substitute Teachers: Cayla Adkins, Karli Feicht, Kelsey Green, Tonya McKee

Carrie Minenok, Shannon Plummer, Leni Sheeks

Substitute Aides: Starla Chiki, Roni Howery, Ruth Kittle

Recommend approval of Aleta Polley as a substitute teacher effective October 3, 2013.

5. EMPLOYMENT

Recommend that we employ Brenda Collins as a home tutor at a rate of $20.00 per hour not to exceed 5 hours per week plus mileage for the duration of the

2013-2014 school year or until the student returns to school.

Recommend that we approve Gina Sarchione as a parent transporter at a rate of $50.00 per day, effective August 19, 2013, for the 2013-2014 school year.

6. AMESVILLE PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE

Recommend that we approve the job description and salary range for the Amesville Principal position.

“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA”

MOTION BY______, SECOND BY______

Vote: Mr. Green______, Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Young______,

Mr. Elasky______, and Mr. Torrence______. Motion ______

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr.______that the Board

rescind the hiring of Patti McKibben as Amesville Yearbook Advisor for the 2013-2014 school year.

Vote: Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Young______, Mr. Elasky______,

Mr. Green______, and Mr. Torrence______. Motion ______

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr.______that the Board

approve the following supplementals for the 2013-2014 school year:

Academic

Ann Cell – Mentor Coach - $750.00

Pam Kasler – Building Level Team at Amesville - $750.00

Tracy Keirns – Building Level Team at Amesville - $750.00

Sarah Russell – 8th Grade Advisor - $750.00

Vote: Mr. Young______, Mr. Elasky______, Mr. Green______,

Mr. McGuire______, and Mr. Torrence______. Motion ______

Discussion of records retention and review policy.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we convene into executive session to discuss ______.

Vote: Mr. Elasky _____, Mr. Green _____, Mr. McGuire _____,

Mr. Young_____, and Mr. Torrence ______. Motion ______.

Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we are out of executive session, where we discussed ______.

Vote: Mr. Green_____, Mr. McGuire _____, Mr. Young _____,

Mr. Elasky _____, and Mr. Torrence _____. Motion ______.

Convene at ______; Reconvened at ______with ____ members present

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we adjourn this meeting.

TIME______

Vote: Mr. McGuire_____, Mr. Young_____, Mr. Elasky_____,

Mr. Green_____, and Mr. Torrence ______. Motion ___

FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

September 17, 2013

Federal Hocking Secondary School

6:00 P.M.

A. CALL TO ORDER

Place Secondary School Library, Time 6:00pm

B. ROLL CALL

Mr. Elasky Present, Mr. Green Present, Mr. McGuire Present,

Mr. Young Present, and Mr. Torrence Present

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY LESTER GREEN

D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*

None

E. COMMITTEE REPORTS

None

F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

b)  Dr. George Wood, Superintendent, Federal Hocking Local Schools

·  High School Gym Roof

b) Bruce Steenrod, Treasurer, Federal Hocking Local Schools

·  Holzer Exemption, OSFC Project, Indirect Cost Plan

c) Cliff Bonner, Secondary School Principal

Kim Chadwell, Amesville Elementary Principal

Mary Mitchell, Coolville Elementary Principal

·  OAA Scores

*Individuals or groups who wish to speak to the Board will be recognized as set forth in the Board agenda. After recognition, the spokesperson must identify himself and the topic on which he wishes to speak. Generally, the presentation will be limited to five minutes. The chair reserves the right to limit the number of individuals or groups who will be recognized to speak.

Individuals and groups are encouraged to bring their concerns to the attention of the members of the Board or the appropriate employees of the school district in a timely fashion in between meetings to provide an opportunity to address them in a timely fashion.

If several people wish to speak, each person will be allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the board. Each person addressing the Board will give his name and address.

Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda.

Board Policy: KD

CONSENT AGENDA

Resolution #068-13

1. MINUTES

Recommend approval of the minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on

August 20, 2013.

2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommend approval of the financial packet for August 2013 as submitted by Mr. Steenrod.

Recommend that we approve contracting with the Ohio School Boards Association for Board policy update services in the amount of $650.00 for the 2013-2014 school year.

Recommend that we authorize the Board to advertise for sealed bids on the following items:

1997 F 250 pick-up truck

Troy-Bilt riding mower

Bus #2 1996 Ford

Bus #1 1994 International

1990 International commodity bus

3. CONTINUING CONTRACTS

Recommend that we approve Continuing Contracts for the following teachers effective the 2013-2014 school year:

Ashley Miller Mavee O’Callaghan

Camillia Rutter Lindsay Thomas

4. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES

Recommend that we employ the following for the 2013-2014 school year:

Todd Moodispaugh as a substitute custodian, pending background check.

Michael Bellar as a substitute cook, pending background check.

Amy Russell as a substitute custodian.

5. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND AIDES

Recommend approving the following substitute teachers and aides as recommended by Rick Edwards, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Superintendent:

Substitute Teachers: Kyle Andrews, Griffin Ash, Sally Boyer, Bethany Heili, Kiersten Lehman, Jarod Moore, Jenna Orr, Michael Riggins, Stevi Roberts, Ed Safranek, Hailee Tavoian, Ciara Warmke

Substitute Aides: Charlene Burnett, Danielle Metcalf, Gini Tabler, Cheyenne Trussell

6. FFA CONVENTION

Recommend approval of the request by Mrs. Pfeiffer to take the FFA to the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 30, 2013 through November 1, 2013.

7. OUTSTANDING TEACHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Recommend that we acknowledge Ellen Hadley as the Ohio Art Education Association 2013 recipient of the South East Region’s ”Outstanding Art Teacher” award.

8. MOVE NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING

Recommend that we move the November 19, 2013 regular scheduled Board meeting to November 18, 2013.

9. ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES

Recommend that we approve the following athletic ticket prices for the 2013- 2014 school year:

High School events including spring sports

Adults - $5.00; Students $4.00

Middle School events including spring sports

Adults - $4.00; Students - $3.00

Passes (All HS and MS Events)

All Seasons Family Pass - $170.00

All Seasons Adult Pass - $120.00

All Seasons Student Pass - $70.00

Single Season Family Pass - $85.00

Single Season Adult Pass - $60.00

Single Season Student Pass - $35.00

10. MATERNITY LEAVE

Recommend that we approve the request for Maternity Leave for Ashley Miller for the period of September 30, 2013 thru November 15, 2013.

“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA”

MOTION BY Mr. Torrence, SECOND BY Mr. Elasky

Vote: Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes,

Mr. Elasky Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed

OLD BUSINESS

Resolution #069-13

Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire that the Board

approve the resolution to apply for an active planning process with the Ohio School Facilities Commission Classroom Facilities Assistance Program (Lapsed)

Vote: Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes,

Mr. Green Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.

Resolution #070-13

Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. Young that the Board

approve the resolution requesting the Ohio School Facilities Commission to establish the new scope, estimated basic project cost & local share in the Classroom Facilities Assistance Program (Lapsed)

Vote: Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes,

Mr. McGuire Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #071-13

Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. Green that the Board

approve the following supplementals for the 2013-2014 school year:

Academic

Julia Gallaher – Family Night Coordinator at Amesville Elementary - $1,000.00

Brad Kasler – Social Studies Department Chair - $750.00

Patti McKibben – Amesville Elementary Yearbook Advisor -$750.00

Kirby Seeger – Junior Class Advisor - $750.00

Eric Anderson – Science Department Chair - $750.00

Athletic

Cheyenne Trussel – Cheerleader Advisor Assistant - $900.00

Shannon Parsons – Volleyball Assistant Coach - $1,445.00

Buildings and Grounds

April Runnion – Special Projects/Maintenance and Transportation - $4,000.00

Transportation

Cathy Tabler – On-Board Instructor - $1,000.00

Vote: Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes,

Mr. Young Yes, and Mr. Torrence No. Motion Passed

Resolution #072-13

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Elasky that we adjourn this meeting.

TIME: 7:50pm

Vote: Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes,

Mr. McGuire Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.

Guests Present: Kim Chadwell, Mary Mitchell, Cliff Bonner, Sonja Coble

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Board President Treasurer/CFO

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