FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
April 22, 2014
Federal Hocking Secondary School
6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
B. ROLL CALL………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE…………………………………………………………………………………….3
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*……………………3
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS………………………………………………………………………………………..3
F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS……………………………………………………………………………….3
CONSENT AGENDA……………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
1. MINUTES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………………………………………….4
3. RETIREMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
4. CONTRACTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………...5
5. EMPLOYMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
6. RESIGNATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………5
7. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS……………………………………………………………………………...... 6
8. HONOR ROLL……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
OLD BUSINESS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...7
NEW BUSINESS……………………….…………………………………………………………………………...... 7&8
EXECUTIVE SESSION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
MOTION TO ADJOURN………………………………………………………………………………...... 9
A. CALL TO ORDER
Place______, Time______
B. ROLL CALL
Mr. Elasky ______, Mr. Green ______, Mr. McGuire ______,
Mr. Torrence ______, and Mr. Young ______
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY ______
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a) Mary Mitchell, Coolville Principal
Cliff Bonner, MS/HS Principal
b) Dr. George Wood, Superintendent, Federal Hocking Local Schools
c) Bruce Steenrod, Treasurer, Federal Hocking Local Schools
*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
March 18, 2014 as submitted by the Treasurer.
Attachment Pgs. 10 thru 14
2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the financial packet for March 2014 as submitted by Mr. Steenrod.
Recommend that we accept $50,000.00 from the Mathematics Coaching Program at The Ohio State University which will allow the Federal Hocking Local School District to hire a high school mathematics teacher to replace Laurie Torrence who will commit her time to Math Coaching full-time for the 2014-2015 school year.
Recommend that we authorize the establishment of the following funds:
004-9014 LFI Building Fund
010-9014 Local Share CFAP Project
010-9414 State Share CFAP Project
Recommend approval of the following Transfers:
$279,340.00 from 001-9016 (Budget Reserve) to 010-9014 (Local Share CFAP Project)
$220,660.00 from 001-9016 (Budget Reserve) to 004-9014 (LFI Building Fund)
$394,402.00 from 003-0000 (Permanent Improvement) to 004-9014 (LFI Building Fund)
Recommend that we accept the FY 2014 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Amended Appropriations and instruct the Treasurer to file a copy with the Athens County Auditor.
Recommend that we enter into a contract with Kennedy, Cottrell, Richards LLC for the purpose of performing an agreed upon procedures engagement on the Medicaid Cost Reports for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014, at a total cost for the two years not to exceed $6,500.00.
3. RETIREMENT
Recommend that we approve the retirement of Sandra Snider effective April 1, 2014, after 5.5 years with the District.
4. CONTRACTS
Recommend that we award the following two-year contracts effective the
2014-2015 school year:
Crystal Alfman Andrea Pepper
Breanna McCune Joseph Richards
Julia Olson Ashley Sechkar
Recommend that we award the following one-year probationary contract effective the 2014-2015 school year:
Katherine Zeisler
Recommend that we award the following three-year contracts effective the
2014-2015 school year:
Sarah Russell Anna Young
Lindsay Stewart
Recommend that we award the following five-year contract effective the 2014-2015 school year:
Jamie Atha
5. EMPLOYMENT
Recommend that we employ Taylor Hale, a licensed teacher, as a home tutor for the 2013-2014 school year at $20.00 per hour not to exceed 5 hours per week plus mileage.
6. RESIGNATIONS
Recommend that we accept the resignation of Phil Hoffman as Baseball Coach for the 2013-2014 school year.
Recommend that we accept the resignation of Katie Dickson as Assistant Girls Softball Coach for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommend that we accept the resignation of Chris Sidote as Coolville Counselor effective at the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
7. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Recommend approval of the following substitute teachers as recommended by Rick Edwards, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Superintendent:
Substitute Teachers: Crystal Freeman, Rebecca Titus
Substitute Aides: Lena Bennett, Rebecca Leake
8. HONOR ROLL
Recommend approval of the Federal Hocking High School Honor Roll for the fourth six-weeks of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 15
Recommend approval of the Federal Hocking Middle School Honor Roll for the fourth six-weeks of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 16
Recommend approval of the Tri-County Career Center Honor Roll for the third grading period of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 17
Recommend approval of the Coolville Elementary Honor Roll for the third nine-weeks of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 18
“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA”
MOTION BY______, SECOND BY______
Vote: Mr. Green______, Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Torrence______,
Mr. Elasky______, and Mr. Young______. Motion ______
OLD BUSINESS
- Mr.______moved, seconded by Mr.______that
we approve the purchase of one 72 passenger special needs bus at the cost of $92,151.00 from Edwin H. Davis after July 1, 2014 and one 72 passenger conventional bus at the cost of $86,596.00 from Edwin H. Davis, after October 1, 2014.
Vote: Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Torrence______, Mr. Elasky______,
Mr. Green______, and Mr. Young______. Motion ______
NEW BUSINESS
- Mr.______moved, seconded by Mr.______that the Board
adopt the 2014-2015 school calendar as presented by school administration.
Federal Hocking Local Schools
2014-15 Calendar
August 14: New Teacher Orientation
August 15: Teachers’ First Day and Open House in All Schools
August 18: First Day for Students
August 29: Professional Development Day, No School for students
September 1: No School, Labor Day
November 26-December 1: No School
December 22-January 2: No School
January 19: No School, M. L. King, Jr. Day
February 13-February 16: No School, Presidents’ Day
April 6-April 10: Spring Break
May 1-May 4: No School
May 22: Last Day for Students
May 24: Graduation
May 26: Teacher Work Day
May 27-29: Professional Development Days
Calamity Day Make Up Days
- If any days are missed prior to November 14, School will be in Session on November 26th.
- If any days are missed prior to February 6, School will be in session on February 13th.
- If any days are missed prior to April 24, School will be in session on May 1st and 4th.
- Up to four additional days after using the above will be waived by the District.
- Any additional missed days will be made up beginning May 26th. (Note: These will not be in lieu of the Teacher Work Day or Professional Days.)
Vote: Mr. Torrence______, Mr. Elasky______, Mr. Green______,
Mr. McGuire______, and Mr. Young______. Motion ______
- Mr.______moved, seconded by Mr.______that
we employ the firm of Bricker and Eckler LLP., 100 S. 3rd St., Columbus, Ohio, 43215, as a special counsel on all matters as may be directed by the Superintendent and/or Treasurer, with the consent of the Board President or the Board of Education, or as may be directed by the Board President with the knowledge of the entire Board of Education.
Vote: Mr. Elasky______, Mr. Green ______, Mr. McGuire______,
Mr. Torrence______, and Mr. Young______. Motion______
3. Mr.______moved, seconded by Mr.______that we employ the following teachers on a one year contract:
Dominic Armelie as a High School Math 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 2014-2015 school year, pending verification of degree and hours.
James Mulgrew as a High School Math 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 2014- 2015 school year, pending verification of degree and hours.
Vote: Mr. Green______, Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Torrence______,
Mr. Elasky______, and Mr. Young______. Motion ______
4. Mr.______moved, seconded by Mr.______that we employ
______as Principal at Amesville Elementary School and Curriculum Coordinator at the salary of ______for a ______year contract commencing with the 2014-15 school year.
Vote: Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Torrence______, Mr. Elasky______,
Mr. Green______, and Mr. Young______. Motion ______
5. Mr.______moved, seconded by Mr.______that, effective with the 2014-2015 school year, we reduce one (1) secretarial position at the Middle/High School.
Vote: Mr. Torrence______, Mr. Elasky______, Mr. Green______,
Mr. McGuire______, and Mr. Young______. Motion ______
6. Mr.______moved, seconded by Mr.______that we approve the following supplementals for the 2013-2014 school year:
Ryan Grimm – Head Baseball Coach - $1,674.00
Haylee Gillian – Assistant Girls Softball Coach - $1,445.00
Albert Green – Assistant Baseball Coach - $482.00
Recommend that we approve the following supplementals for the 2014-2015 school year:
Evangeline Barnhart – Head Cheerleader Advisor - $1,500.00
Craig Moore – Head Football Coach - $3,650.00
Emily Norton – Assistant Cheerleader Advisor - $900.00
Eric Tabler – Head Teacher MS/HS - $3,000.00
John Young, Jr. – Head Volleyball Coach - $2,130.00
Vote: Mr. Elasky______, Mr. Green______, Mr. McGuire______,
Mr. Torrence______, and Mr. Young______. Motion ______
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we convene into executive session to discuss ______.
Vote: Mr. Green_____, Mr. McGuire _____, Mr. Torrence _____,
Mr. Elasky _____, and Mr. Young _____. Motion ______.
Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we are out of executive session, where we discussed ______.
Vote: Mr. McGuire_____, Mr. Torrence _____, Mr. Elasky _____,
Mr. Green_____, and Mr. Young _____. Motion ______.
Convene at ______; Reconvened at ______with ____ members present
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we adjourn this meeting.
TIME______
Vote: Mr. Torrence_____, Mr. Elasky_____, Mr. Green_____,
Mr. McGuire_____, and Mr. Young ______. Motion______
FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2014
Federal Hocking Secondary School
6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Place Secondary School Library, Time 6:02pm
B. ROLL CALL
Mr. Elasky Present, Mr. Green Present, Mr. McGuire Present,
Mr. Torrence Present, and Mr. Young Absent
Resolution #026-14
Mr. Green moved, seconded by Mr. Elasky that we appoint Mr. Torrence President Pro Tem for the duration of this meeting.
Mr. Elasky, Yes, Mr. Torrence, Yes, Mr. McGuire, Yes, Mr. Green, Yes. Motion Passed.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY Mr. Green.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*
None
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a) Mary Mitchell, Coolville Principal
1) Coolville Cares Program
2) Family night, outstanding event. Thanks to Julie Randolph
3) Art opening at McCracken Hall, Ohio University for Coolville Students
b) Cliff Bonner, MS/HS Principal
1) OGT Testing complete
2) Advisories wrapped up Food Drive
3) Band concert
4) Spring Music/Art Festival
5) Art/Ed Coop with ODE & Statehouse
c) Dr. George Wood, Superintendent, Federal Hocking Local Schools
1) Welcome Wagon event, Good Turnout
2) Straight A Fund, placeholder put in by Rick Edwards
d) Bruce Steenrod, Treasurer, Federal Hocking Local Schools
1) Federal Hocking received Auditor of State award
2) Undergoing ODE desk review for Federal Programs
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution #027-14
1. MINUTES
Recommend approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on
February 25, 2014 as submitted by the Treasurer.
2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the financial packet for February 2014 as submitted by Mr. Steenrod.
Recommend that we authorize the Treasurer to bid for two seventy-two passenger school buses, one to be delivered July, 2014 and one to be delivered October, 2014.
3. RETIREMENT
Recommend that we accept, with regret, the retirement of Kay Sponseller effective after the first 45 days of the 2014-2015 school year, after 33.5 years in the District.
4. SUPPLEMENTALS
Recommend that we approve the following supplementals for the 2013-2014 school year:
Craig Moore – Assistant Track Coach - $1,445.00
Dave Miller – Volunteer Track Coach - $0
Sherry Weaver – Volunteer Track Coach - $0
5. PREGNANCY LEAVE
Recommend approval of a leave of absence for Talia Parrotti, without pay, for Maternity Leave for the 2014-2015 school year to begin after the use of 25 sick days under Pregnancy Disability Leave with a return to work the first day of the 2015-2016 school year.
Recommend that we approve Pregnancy Disability Leave for Lindsay Thomas anticipated to begin on May 8, 2014 and continuing for 30 days unless otherwise noted by physician, with a return to work the first day of the 2014-2015 school year.
Recommend that we approve 30 day Pregnancy Disability Leave for Ashley Sechkar to begin March 4, 2014 and unpaid leave commencing from the end of those 30 days for the rest of the 2013-14 school year, with a return to work the first day of the 2014-2015 school year.
Recommend that we approve unpaid Maternity Leave for Jennifer Caldwell for the 2014-2015 school year with a return to work the first day of the 2015-2016 School Year.
6. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Recommend approval of the following substitute teachers as recommended by Rick Edwards, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Superintendent:
Substitute Teachers: Jennifer Baldwin, Melissa Barr, Laura Bosken, Alison Charpie, Alfred Clapp, Lindsey Gallaugher, Samantha Hauser, Angela Jewell, Paul Jewell, Bonne’ Kreseen, Erin Perkins, Sandra Russell, Tiffany Sheets, Michael Smyntek, Meredith Webb
Substitute Aides: Natalie Bell, Alfred Clapp, Lora Clapp, Samantha Hauser, Mary Marang, Teresa Morgan, Becky Robinette, Sandra Russell, Christina Schreckengost, Robin Starlin, Teresa Young