RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of REGULAR MEETING

Held
Held Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Education of the Madison Local School District met in regular session Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Madison High School, with the following members present: David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert. David Albert presided.
Rex Reigert moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board adopt the agenda as presented and with such modifications made by the Superintendent. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Jacqueline Azbill moved and Steve Baldwin seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the August 20, 2008 regular meeting, pursuant to Board policy BDDG. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Jay Fabian moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the September 11, 2008 work session, pursuant to Board policy BDDG. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TREASURER
Steve Baldwin moved and Jacqueline Azbill 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 August 31, 2008, as found on file in the Treasurer’s office, and the
payment of bills for August, 2008.
► to accept, with gratitude, the following donations for North Madison Elementary School students:
■ Two boxes of school supplies from the High Tide Bar and Grill, valued at $50;
■ Books from Jennifer Johnson, valued at $25;
■ 1,760 new and gently used children’s books and teacher resource books from Candace Lindemer, valued at $4,330; and
■ Computer monitor from Mr. and Mrs. Tanner, valued at $50.
David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Jay Fabian moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board approve the Permanent Appropriations for FY09, as found on file in the Treasurer’s Office, pursuant to ORC §5705.38(B). David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
David Albert moved and Steve Baldwin seconded that the Board remove Diversified Investment Advisors and Washington National Insurance Company from the list of approved tax sheltered annuity companies, pursuant to Board policy DLB. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Jay Fabian moved and Jacqueline Azbill 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 accept, with regret, the resignation of Sarah Middleton, MEM Cafeteria Assistant, effective September 9, 2008. / #141-08
Agenda
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Minutes
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Minutes
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Treasurer’s
Report
Financial
Report
Donations
#145-08
Perm.
Approp.
#146-08
Remove
TSA Co.’s
#147-08
Personnel
Resign.


RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of REGULAR MEETING

Held
Held Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Education of the Madison Local School District met in regular session Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Madison High School, with the following members present: David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert. David Albert presided.
Rex Reigert moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board adopt the agenda as presented and with such modifications made by the Superintendent. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Jacqueline Azbill moved and Steve Baldwin seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the August 20, 2008 regular meeting, pursuant to Board policy BDDG. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Jay Fabian moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the September 11, 2008 work session, pursuant to Board policy BDDG. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TREASURER
Steve Baldwin moved and Jacqueline Azbill 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 August 31, 2008, as found on file in the Treasurer’s office, and the
payment of bills for August, 2008.
► to accept, with gratitude, the following donations for North Madison Elementary School students:
■ Two boxes of school supplies from the High Tide Bar and Grill, valued at $50;
■ Books from Jennifer Johnson, valued at $25;
■ 1,760 new and gently used children’s books and teacher resource books from Candace Lindemer, valued at $4,330; and
■ Computer monitor from Mr. and Mrs. Tanner, valued at $50.
David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Jay Fabian moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board approve the Permanent Appropriations for FY09, as found on file in the Treasurer’s Office, pursuant to ORC §5705.38(B). David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
David Albert moved and Steve Baldwin seconded that the Board remove Diversified Investment Advisors and Washington National Insurance Company from the list of approved tax sheltered annuity companies, pursuant to Board policy DLB. David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Jay Fabian moved and Jacqueline Azbill 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 accept, with regret, the resignation of Sarah Middleton, MEM Cafeteria Assistant, effective September 9, 2008. / #141-08
Agenda
#142-08
Minutes
#143-08
Minutes
#144-08
Treasurer’s
Report
Financial
Report
Donations
#145-08
Perm.
Approp.
#146-08
Remove
TSA Co.’s
#147-08
Personnel
Resign.


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Employment
1 Yr. Ltd.
Teacher
Contract
Long
Term
Sub
Maint.
Worker
Super.
Monitor
Café.
Asst.
Supple.
Contracts / ■ to employ the persons for the positions and at the rate of compensation and other terms and conditions of employment as listed below.
► Travis Kenesky, a certificated person, under a one-year limited contract, effective the 2008-09 contract year, as a Special Education Teacher and at the rate of compensation of $34,592.76 (BA, Step 0 prorated for 181 days effective August 26, 2008 ) and fringe benefits as approved by the Board, pursuant to ORC §3319.08 and Board policy GCB-1. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to execute a one-year limited contract upon evidence that all requirements of PRAXIS, ORC §§109.57 and 3319.39 and Board policy GBQ have been met.
► Cherie Gregory under a long-term substitute teacher contract from August 28, 2008 [one half day, p.m.] through January 16, 2009 to perform the duties of Melissa Freeman, pursuant to ORC §3319.10 and notwithstanding Board motion #130-06, subject to the approval by the Lake County Educational Service Center as a substitute teacher contract for the 2008-09 school year, pursuant to ORC §§109.57, 3319.10 and 3319.39. The Board authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer to adjust the length of assigned service to reflect any changes related to the teacher absence and authorized under Article V, §C of the MEA Negotiated Agreement for which the long-term substitute teaching assignment is made.
► Barry Spangenberg under a one-year limited contract as a Maintenance Worker for the 2008-09 contract year, effective September 22, 2008 at a rate of compensation of $14.95 per hour (Step 0) and fringe benefits as approved by the Board, pursuant to ORC §3319.081, the effective salary schedule in the OAPSE Master Contract and Board policy GDB; provided, however, that this contract shall be preceded by a conditional employment contract under which Barry Spangenberg must satisfy the conditions of ORC §§109.57 and 3319.39 or otherwise immediately be released from employment by the Board. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to execute a one-year limited contract upon evidence that all requirements of ORC §§109.57 and 3319.39 and Board policy GBQ have been met.
► John Loeffel under a one-year limited contract, as a High School Supervision Monitor for the 2008-09 contract year, effective August 25, 2008 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.
► Laureen Anderson under a one-year limited contract as a Cafeteria Assistant, at the rate of compensation of $8.00 per hour for two and one-quarter hours per day on scheduled Preschool days, effective September 9, 2008 through May 28, 2009, subject to the availability of Public Preschool Grant funds, pursuant to ORC §3313.646 and Board policy GBQ.
► the following certificated personnel under a one-year limited supplemental contract for the 2008-09 contract year for the position and at the rate of compensation listed below, pursuant to ORC §3319.08 and Appendix B of the MEA Negotiated Agreement.
Julie Vacca MHS Junior Class Advisor .05 0 yrs. $1,749
MHS Key Club Advisor .05 0 yrs. $1,749
Melissa Couch MMS Student Council Advisor .04 2 yrs. $1,399
Nicole Groah MMS Drama Advisor .05 5 yrs. $1,749
Kim Schwartz MMS Math Club Advisor .03 2 yrs. $1,049
Natalie Ihlenfield MMS Power of the Pen Advisor .01 1 yr. $ 350
Tona Humphrey MMS Newspaper Co-Advisor .025 4 yrs. $ 875
JoEllen Hummerick MMS Newspaper Co-Advisor .02 0 yrs. $ 700
Becky Barton MMS Yearbook Co-Advisor .02 3 yrs. $ 700
Amy Grist MMS Yearbook Co-Advisor .02 3 yrs. $ 700
Christopher Dodd MMS Electronic Media Co-Coordinator .025 0 yrs. $ 875
MMS 8th Grade Trip Co-Director .005 0 yrs. $ 175


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Thomas Brady MMS Electronic Media Co-Coordinator .025 1 yr. $ 875
MMS 8th Grade Trip Co-Director .005 0 yrs. $ 175
Chad Burgard MMS 7th Grade Trip Co-Director .01 0 yrs. $ 350
Brian Gladwell RBE Electronic Media Coordinator .05 0 yrs. $1,749
RBE Science Club Advisor .03 0 yrs. $1,049
Colleen Costigan RBE Math Club Co-Advisor .015 0 yrs. $ 525
Katie Bober RBE Math Club Co-Advisor .015 0 yrs. $ 525
Matt Brickman RBE Head Teacher .05 0 yrs. $1,749
After-School Detention/Saturday School Monitor $34.98 per hour
Martha Gale-RBE Dawn Petersen-RBE
Thomas Brady-MMS Eric Eckstein-MMS Lisa Elliott-MMS
► the following non-certificated and/or certificated persons under a one-year limited personal service contract for the 2008-09 school year for the position and at the rate of compensation listed below, 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.
Brint Learned MHS Drama Co-Director .04 0 yrs. $1,399
Teresa Ackerman MHS Teen Institute Advisor .04 0 yrs. $1,399
► Christine Smith and Kathy Michalski, each, as a casual, day-to-day substitute at the Board-approved rate of compensation, effective the 2008-2009 school year, pursuant to ORC §4117.01 (C) (13) and Board policy GDE.
► 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.
Tatiana Cvetovac Danielle Osborne Steven Reed
Teresa Gerboth Stephanie Renner Katrina DeRespiris
Lauren Brininger Natalie Stevens Jonna Reed
Lola Judy Joseph Mervar Laurel Ashdown
Maureen Goerndt Lori Koncsol Michelle Dominick
Morgan Watkins Jeffrey Cole Chris Donovan
Keith Biery Darin Avery Shantha Das
Angela Brady Thomas Dybo Karen McCracken
Elaine Wolosonovich Tiffany Lantz Kristen Connors
Jessica Garry Jennifer Seman Lindsay Zuege
Maryann Mildenberger Terry Weaver Rollin Michael
Joseph Kuhlman Colleen Grams Audrey Leonard
Cherie Gregory Sally Murphy
■ to transfer Jennifer Horn from a two and one-half hour per day Educational Assistant position to a seven and one-half hour per day High School Supervision Monitor position, effective August 25, 2008.
■ to approve a change in placement on the teachers’ salary schedule, 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 September 15, 2008 for the 2008-09 school year. / Personal
Service
Contracts
Support
Staff
Subs
Substitute
Teachers
Transfer
Lateral
Moves


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Student
Trips
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Foreign
Exchange
Students / Rhonda Baird BA to BA+15 Step 1 $37,808
Amy Chapman MA to MA+15 Step 4 $48,825
Denise Hufgard BA+15 to BA160 Step 8 $52,217
Sara Williamson BA to BA160 Step 1 $39,067
David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Steve Baldwin moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board approve the following student enrichment trips for eligible Madison Middle School students:
► to Washington, D.C., scheduled for April 1-3, 2009 for MMS eighth grade students, pursuant to Board policy IICA; to authorize the Superintendent to impose a student participation fee in the amount of $300 per student, pursuant to Board policy DFG; and to authorize the Superintendent or designee to enter into an agreement with Dave Baker 20th Century Tours, Inc. of Youngstown, Ohio, pursuant to Board policy DJA, to provide carrier and related services for the trip, subject to the limitations of ORC §3328.15 and OAC §3301-83-16(E). In acting on behalf of the Board, the Superintendent or designee shall condition his signature on any agreement upon the availability of funds for the trip from sources other than the school district's general fund, and his final approval for the trip upon a demonstrated interest by a reasonable number of participating selected students.
► on Ohio Tour scheduled for May 21-22, 2009 for MMS seventh grade students, pursuant to Board policy IICA; to authorize the Superintendent to impose a student participation fee in the amount of $250 per student, pursuant to Board policy DFG; and to authorize the Superintendent or designee to enter into an agreement with Dave Baker 20th Century Tours, Inc. of Youngstown, Ohio, pursuant to Board policy DJA, to provide carrier and related services for the trip, subject to the limitations of ORC §3328.15 and OAC §3301-83-16(E). In acting on behalf of the Board, the Superintendent or designee shall condition his signature on any agreement upon the availability of funds for the trip from sources other than the school district's general fund, and his final approval for the trip upon a demonstrated interest by a reasonable number of participating selected students.
► to Niagara Falls, scheduled for May 15, 2009 for MMS sixth grade students, pursuant to Board policy IICA; to authorize the Superintendent to impose a student participation fee in the amount of $250 per student, pursuant to Board policy DFG; and to authorize the Superintendent or designee to enter into an agreement with Rick Klimek, R and E Tours, pursuant to Board policy DJA, to provide carrier and related services for the trip, subject to the limitations of ORC §3328.15 and OAC §3301-83-16(E). In acting on behalf of the Board, the Superintendent or designee shall condition his signature on any agreement upon the availability of funds for the trip from sources other than the school district's general fund, and his final approval for the trip upon a demonstrated interest by a reasonable number of participating selected students.
David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
Jay Fabian moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board accept the following individuals from their native country, as listed below, as foreign exchange students at Madison High School for the 2008-09 school year under the Foreign Links Around the Globe [FLAG] Program and to waive tuition payments, pursuant to ORC §3313.64(B)(1) and Board policy JECBA.
Sirawith Jongsirichoke (Thailand)
Eduardo De la Vega (Mexico)
Thomas Scheurich (Germany)
Luis Hernando Crus (Spain)
David Albert, Stephen Baldwin, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 5-0.
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.


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