FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
August 20, 2013
Federal Hocking Secondary School
6:00 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER………………………………………………………………………………………………3
- ROLL CALL………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE…………………………………………………………………………………3
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*…………...... 3
- COMMITTEE REPORTS…………………………………………………………………………………….3
- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS……………………………………………………………………………3
CONSENT AGENDA……………………………………………………………………………………………………4
- MINUTES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
- TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………………………………………..4
- RESIGNATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
- EMPLOYMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………5
- PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE REQUESTS……………………………………………………..5
- SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES………………………………………………………………………..6
- SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND AIDES………………………………………………………………..6
Supplemental Contracts
OLD BUSINESS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
NEW BUSINESS……………………….…………………………………………………………………………...... 7
EXECUTIVE SESSION…………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
MOTION TO ADJOURN………………………………………………………………………………...... 8
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*
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a) Dr. George Wood, Superintendent, Federal Hocking Local Schools
b) Bruce Steenrod, Treasurer, Federal Hocking Local Schools
c) Building opening reports:
Cliff Bonner, Secondary School Principal
Kim Chadwell, Amesville Elementary Principal
Mary Mitchell, Coolville Elementary Principal
*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 #057-13
1. MINUTES
Recommend approval of the minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on
June 25, 2013. Attachment Pgs. 9 thru 17
Recommend approval of the minutes of the Special Board meeting held on
June 28, 2013 Attachment Pg. 18
2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the financial packets for June 2013 and July 2013 as submitted by Mr. Steenrod.
Recommend that we approve the contract with Ohio University Athletic Training Services for the 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $4,775.00.
Recommend that we accept the following donations from the Federal Hocking
Athletic Boosters:
$2,765.95 toward football uniforms
$634.13 toward volleyball uniforms
Recommend that we accept a donation from Holzer Health Systems in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Athletic Trainer contract.
Recommend that we enter into leases with Xerox to provide copy machines at each building. Terms of the leases are for 60 months, with an option to purchase at FMV at the end of the lease. Leases are as follows:
Secondary School - $536.97/mo. = Annual Savings of $149.04
Amesville Elementary - $443.66/mo. = Annual Savings of $317.52
Coolville Elementary - $469.81/mo. = Annual Savings of $153.72
Administration Office - $737.13/mo. = Annual Savings of $558.84
3. RESIGNATIONS
Recommend that we approve, with regret, the resignation of Colleen McNeely effective July 8, 2013.
Recommend that we approve, with regret, the resignation of Kelly Millspaugh
effective July 10, 2013.
4. EMPLOYMENT
Recommend that we employ Breanna McCune as an Elementary Teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of experience at a salary of $29,215.00 on a one year probationary contract for the 2013-2014 school year, pending verification of degree and hours.
Recommend that we employ Andrea Pepper as an Elementary Teacher with a Master’s Degree and 1 year of experience at a salary of $35,058.00 on a one year probationary contract for the 2013-2014 school year, pending verification of degree and hours.
Recommend that we employ Maleta Buckley as a half-time aide on a 100 day probationary period beginning August 16, 2013 at a salary of $10.33 per hour/entry level.
5. PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE REQUESTS
Recommend approval of the following Pregnancy Disability Leaves:
Jessica Lemasters with anticipated leave beginning August 16, 2013 and continuing for 30 days unless otherwise noted by physician.
Kathryn Pearce beginning August 26, 2013 and extending through the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
6. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES
Recommend that we employ the following for the 2013-2014 school year: Juanita Guess as a substitute cook, substitute custodian, substitute secretary and substitute van driver.
Missy Rutter as a substitute cook, substitute custodian and substitute secretary, pending background check.
Donald Graham as a substitute cook and custodian, pending background check.
7. 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: Abe Alassaf, Jessica Allen, Jessica Anderson, Ann Barr, John Bell, Denise Beveridge, Eric Brown, Ellyn Burnes, Rebecca Castelino, Timothy Ellifritz, Marjorie Fetty, John Flemming, Marilyn Gallaher, Nakita Garnes, Shannon Grogan, Melinda Hayman, Teresa Hixson, Betty Hoschar, Renee Housden, Sally Jeffery, Cindy Johnson, Maegan Lackey, Rachelle Lutz, Samantha MacGregor, Adam McCarty, Linda McManus, Margaret Miller, William Mosier, Kevin Porter, Samantha Reisig, Russell Rice, Marideth Rock, Diana Safranek, Amanda Schwarzel, Kirby Seeger, Ronald Selway, Jack Sigman, James Weaver, Sherry Weaver, Kaylee Wilkof, Jason Williams, Kevin Williams, Lindsey Landers
Substitute Aides: Maleta Buckley, Ellyn Burnes, Janice Crall, Paula Dunfee, Nakita Garnes, Claudia Guffey, Teresa Hixson, Sharon Kukoleck, Andrea Mayle, Amanda Schwarzel
“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA”
MOTION BY Mr. Torrence, SECOND BY Mr. McGuire
Vote: Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes,
Mr. Elasky Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #058-13
Mr. Torrence moved, Seconded by Mr. Green that we recommend approval of the following supplementals for the 2013-2014 school year:
Academic
Ann Cell – Sophomore Class Advisor - $750.00
Ann Cell – Drama Advisor - $750.00
Ann Cell – Entry Year Mentor - $750.00
Ann Cell – English Department Chair - $750.00
Sue Collins – Mentor Coach - $750.00
Sonja Coble – Business Professionals of America Advisor - $880.00
Melissa Cremeans – Building Level Team at Coolville - $750.00
Ellen Hadley – Arts and Applied Areas Department Chair - $750.00
Ellen Hadley – Art Club Advisor - $880.00
Mavee O’Callaghan – Building Level Team at Coolville - $750.00
Julie Randolph – Building Level Team at Coolville - $750.00
Erin Ripple – Freshman Class Advisor - $750.00
Erin Ripple – Newspaper Advisor - $750.00
Sunshine Russell – High School Yearbook Advisor - $1,445.00
Eric Tabler – High School Student Council Advisor - $750.00
Laurie Torrence – Math Department Chair - $750.00
Nick Warmke – Mock Trial Advisor - $880.00
Nick Warmke – Senior Class Advisor - $750.00
Anna Young – Building Level Team at Coolville - $750.00
Vote: Mr. Green, Yes; Mr. Young, Abstain; Mr. McGuire, Yes; Mr. Elasky, Yes; and Mr. Torrence, No. Motion Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution #059-13
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Elasky that we:
Recommend that we rescind Resolution #042-13 and approve the following dates, which have already been approved by the Ohio Department of Education, for waiver days for professional development for the 2013-2014 school year:
August 26, 20 13
September 23, 2013
February 14, 2014
Vote: Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes,
Mr. Green Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #060-13
Mr. McGuire moved, seconded by Mr. Elasky that we:
Recommend that we rescind the employment of Jeff Behrens as Head Golf Coach, from Resolution #052-13, and employ Jim Mobbs as Head Golf Coach for the 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $1,500.00.
Vote: Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes,
Mr. McGuire Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #061-13
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Green that we:
Recommend that we rescind the employment of Jonathan Thompson as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, from Resolution #052-13, for the 2013-2014 school year.
Vote: Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes,
Mr. Young Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #062-13
Mr. McGuire moved, seconded by Mr. Young that we:
Recommend that we rescind the employment of Keith Price as Volunteer Assistant Football Coach from Resolution #052-13, and hire Keith Price as Assistant Football Coach for the 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $2,130.00.
Vote: Mr. Green No, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes,
Mr. Elasky Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #063-13
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Green that we:
Recommend that we establish a Board Reserve Fund as per Board Policy DBDA in the
amount of $500,000.00.
Vote: Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes,
Mr. Green Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #064-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire that we:
Appoint the following:
Delegate – Dan Torrence
Alternate – John Young
To the OSBA Capital Conference.
Vote: Mr. McGuire, Yes; Mr. Green, Yes; Mr. Young, Yes; Mr. Elasky, Yes; and Mr. Torrence, Yes. Motion Passed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Resolution #065-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. Green that we convene into executive session to discuss the employment of District personnel.
Vote: Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #066-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire that we are out of executive session, where we discussed employment of District personnel.
Vote: Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Convene at 6:48pm; Reconvened at 7:15pm with 5 members present
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #067-13
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Elasky that we adjourn this meeting.
TIME: 7:16pm
Vote: Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
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Board President Treasurer/CFO
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