RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of PARKWAY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION Meeting
Regular Meeting, September 10, 2013
A.The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room by President Kim
Brandt.
B.Members present were Kim Brandt, Mark Heitkamp, Tom Lyons, Bob Ransbottom and Ryan
Thompson.
C.Nonmembers present were Amy Kronenberger, Ron Rodriguez, Dave Hipply, Loretta Hays,
Amy Carlson, Jennifer Armstrong, Kendra Miller, Melissa Burtch, Tal Bates, Doug Hughes,
Cami Hellwarth, Rachel King, Job Beair, Alan Post, Anita Morton, Tisha Rodriguez, Patty
Hipply, Corrine Corbett, Mark Esselstein, Brian Woods, Brian Fortkamp, Treas. Debra Pierce
and Supt. GregoryPuthoff.
D.RESOLUTION NO. 1309001
Moved by Lyons and seconded by Ransbottom the agenda be approved as presented.
Vote:Brandt, yes; Heitkamp, yes; Lyons, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Thompson, yes. The motion
carried 5-0.
E.RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
1.Reception of Public
2.Patricia Hipply-presented information in opposition to the Common Core.
3.FFA Students-presented information about the awards they won at the Mercer County
Fair.
F.RESOLUTION NO. 1309002
Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Thompson the following Treasurer’s Consent Items be approved as presented:
a.Approve the following meeting minutes:
August 13, 2013Regular Meeting
b.Approve the Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills as presented.
c.Adopt the 2013-14 Permanent Appropriations as presented
d.Approve the Student Activity Purpose Statements and Budgets as presented.
e.Approve Resolution Declaring it Necessary to Renew the Existing Permanent
Improvement Tax Levy.
f.Authorize the Treasurer to establish and maintain one or more accounts with Multi-
Bank Securities, Inc and Pershing LLC, for investment purposes as presented.
Vote:Brandt, yes; Heitkamp, yes; Lyons, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Thompson, yes. The motion
carried 5-0.
G.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Administrative Reports are included in supplemental minutes.
H.SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1.Work Session-September 24, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
2.Local Report Card
3.Smart Board Proposal to purchase 28 additional Smart Boards this year. Discussed
effectiveness of teaching with Smart Boards. Integration with other technology is
possible. This would put a Smart Board in every teacher’s room.
4.Custodial Hiring Procedure
5.Middle School Aide Update-interview process is ongoing.
6.Pine Trees at Football Field-New trees will be purchased and planted.
I.RESOLUTION NO. 1309003
Moved by Thompson and seconded by Lyonsthe following Superintendent’s Consent
Items be approved as presented:
a.Grant permission to Mr. Alan Post, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, to take
approximately 15 students to the National FFA Convention to be held in Louisville, KY
October 29–November 2, 2013.
b.Approve Kevin Browning and Curtis Hamrick for summer technology help at the rate
of $19 per hour for an additional forty hours.
c.Approve Casey Nuttle for technology help during the 2013-14 school year at a rate of
$21.88 per hour up to 800 hours.
d.Grant permission for the Parkway fifth grade to go to Camp Willson on an overnight
field trip May 19-20, 2014. This is a traditional field trip for the fifth grade students.
e.Approve the overnight field trip for the eighth grade students to Washington, D.C. The
trip will be April 13-18, 2014.
f.Grant permission to Mrs. Katie Kraner for an overnight fieldtrip to Chicago, IL May 15-
16, 2014 for the TAG group. This will include approximately 8 students.
g.Accept the resignation of Becky Dugan as a teacher’s aide effective August 20, 2013.
h.Accept the resignation of Becky Dugan as Pep Club Advisor effective August 19, 2013.
i.Approve issuing a one year contract to Lisa Searight as a cafeteria worker effective the
2013-14 school year. Mrs. Searight’s contract will be for 3 hours per day with zero
years experience.
j.Approve issuing a one year contract to Lacy Bruns as a cafeteria worker effective the
2013-14 school year. Mrs. Bruns’ contract will be for 2 hours per day with zero years
experience.
k.Approve issuing a one year contract to Nicole Barna as a cafeteria worker effective the
2013-14 school year. Mrs. Barna’s contract will be for 2 hours per day with zero years
experience.
l.Approve Nicholas James Coon as completing graduation requirements on September
10, 2013.
m.Approve the donation from Parkway Local Schools to the Rockford Historical
Society of two plaques.
n.Approve the donation from Parkway Local Schools to the Willshire Bell Tower of
one plaque.
o.Approve to pay college tuition reimbursement at 80% to Mr. Kevin Browning for
required class work to receive a Career Technical License as required by the
DECA Career Tech Program according to the Parkway Master Contract Section
7.07.2.
ALL SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED WITH THE NOTATION THAT THEY ARE PER THE ADOPTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND ARE AUTOMATICALLY NON-RENEWED AT THE END OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL YEAR. INITIAL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A SATISFACTORY BCI&I & FBI REPORT, POSSESSING OR OBTAINING, IN A TIMELY MANNER, ANY NECESSARY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE POSITION AND AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
p.Approve Lynette Hughes as Pep club Advisor for the 2013-14 school year.
q.Approve Linda Hawk as a Middle School Girls’ Basketball Volunteer Coach for the
2013-14 school year.
Vote:Brandt, yes; Heitkamp, yes; Lyons, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Thompson, yes. The motion
carried 5-0.
J.RESOLUTION NO. 1309004
Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Lyons the Board approve issuing a one year contract to Steven Crowell as a custodian effective September 23, 2013. Mr. Crowell will be placed at zero years experience.
Vote:Brandt, yes; Heitkamp, yes; Lyons, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Thompson, yes. The motion
carried 5-0.
Time Entered:6:35 p.m.Time Returned to Regular Session:7:44p.m.
K.RESOLUTION NO. 1309005
Moved by Lyons and seconded by Heitkamp that the Board pursuant to Ohio Revised Code
Section 121.22 adjourn to executive session for the express purpose of discussing the
appointment or evaluation of personnel.
Vote:Brandt, yes; Heitkamp, yes; Lyons, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Thompson, yes. The motion
carried 5-0.
Time Entered:8:15 p.m.Time Returned to Regular Session:9:25p.m.
L.RESOLUTION NO. 1309006
Moved by Heitkamp and seconded by Lyonsthe meeting be adjourned.
Vote:Brandt, yes; Heitkamp, yes; Lyons, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Thompson, yes. The motion
carried 5-0.
Time:9:26 p.m.
SIGNED ______
ATTEST ______