SPRINGFIELD LOCAL SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

MEMBERS:                Mary Lou Dodson                  SUPERINTENDENT:            Dr. Jerome Pecko

                                    Julie Mash                                        TREASURER:             Donald J. Gambal

                                    Susan Oldham                  BUSINESS MANAGER:            Daniel E. Laskos                                          

Dan Ternosky

                                    Glenn Wieland

 

 

REGULAR MEETING                             SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL                   JANUARY 11, 2005

 

 

 

           I.     CALL TO ORDER

 

         II.     ROLL CALL

 

        III.     SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME AND STAFF PRESENTATION OF NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION

 

       IV.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

         V.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

       VI.     CITIZENSı COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS       

 

      VII.     PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

    VIII.     PERSONNEL

 

       IX.     BOARD AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

 

         X.     APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT/EXTENDED STUDENT TRIPS

 

       XI.     RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION/DELIVERY OF ENERGY FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

      XII.     BUSINESS MANAGERıS REPORT

 

    XIII.     TREASURERıS REPORT

 

    XIV.     ITEMS WORTHY OF YOUR NOTE

 

     XV.     CITIZENSı COMMENTS

 

    XVI.     EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY AND TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL

 

  XVII.     ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    II.     ROLL CALL

 

 

Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________.

 

 

 

III.     SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME AND STAFF PRESENTATION OF NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION

 

Springfield High School teachers Tammy Applegarth, Conley Frees, Peggy Gannon, Kelly Humenansky, Craig Mancuso, and Amanda Ricciardi will make a presentation of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation.

 

 

      

   IV.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

    V.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

It is recommended that the Board approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 2004.  (Exhibit1)

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

VI.        CITIZENSı COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

    

            Citizensı comments on agenda items are welcome at this time.

           

 

 

VII.       PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

It is recommended that the Board approve payment of bills for the month of December pending audit. (Exhibit 2)

 

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

 VIII.     PERSONNEL

 

1.         It is recommended that the Board approve Sharon Reynolds to be employed as a four hour custodian effective January 3, 2005, per the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

           

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

2.         It is recommended that the Board approve Susan Butler to be employed as a three hour educational assistant effective January 3, 2005, per the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

 

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

 

3.         It is recommended  that the Board employee Margaret Kreider as an Extended Day Learning instructor for grades 3-6 for the 2004-2005 school year pending proper certification.  Salaries to be paid from ODE Intervention Grant and Parity Aid funds.         

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

4.         It is recommended that the Board employ the following as SUBSTITUTE Extended Day Learning instructors for grades 3-6 for the 2004-2005 school year pending proper certification.  Salaries to be paid from ODE Intervention Grant and Parity Aid funds.

 

Laura King                   Martha Parke              Joyce Mealey

Rena Belacic               Melissa Bereider

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

   IX.     BOARD AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

 

It is recommended that the Board authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with qualified companies regarding transportation management services and a bus fleet lease.

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

    X.     APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT/EXTENDED STUDENT TRIPS

 

1.         It is recommended that the Board approve a ski trip from January 13 to January 17, 2005, to Smugglerıs Notch Ski Resort in Smuggs, Vermont, for members of the High School ski club and chaperons.  No school days will be missed and all expenses to be paid by participants. (Board Members have received copies of itinerary.)

 

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

2.         It is recommended that the Board approve a trip from February 11 to February 13, 2005, for High School students in the Spartan Gym Club and chaperons to the State Powerlifting Championship at Northeast High School in Springfield, Ohio.  No school days will be missed and all expenses to be paid by the Sports Boosters and student fundraising.

            (Board Members have received copies of itinerary.)

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

XI.     RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION/DELIVERY OF ENERGY FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

         It is recommended that the Board approve a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement regarding the Energy for Education Program II and an Energy for Education Program II purchase contract.  (Exhibit 3)

 

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

 

  XII.     BUSINESS MANAGERıS REPORT

 

 

 XIII.     TREASURERıS REPORT

 

 

 XIV.    ITEMS WORTHY OF YOUR NOTE:

 

            Dates to Remember:

 

            January 10-26 Young School yearbook sales

            January 11 – Boyer Parent Group meeting 6:30 p.m.

January 12 – High School semester exams – odd numbered periods

            January 13 – High School semester exams – even number periods

            January 13 -- End of first semester

            January 14 -- Records Day for staff—no school students

            January 17 – Rev. Martin Luther King Day—no school students

            January 18 – Spring Hill Parent Group meeting 7 p.m. at Spring Hill

            January 18 – Young Elementary Parent Group meeting 6:00 p.m. at Young

            January 18 – Roosevelt Roller Skating party 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

            January 19 – Schrop Family Living begins

            January 20 – Roosevelt Elementary Parent Group meeting 6:30 p.m. at Roosevelt

            January 20 – Lakemore Elementary Parent Group meeting 9:30 a.m. at Lakemore

            January 21 – Report cards issued

            January 21 – Roosevelt Family Fun Night 7-9 p.m.

            January 22 – High School Solo & Ensemble Contest 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

            January 22 – NBC High School Cheerleading Competition @ Canton South

            February 5 – High School Sweetheart Dance 8-11 p.m.  (presale tickets only)

            February 16 – Young School Spring pictures

            March 1 – State of the Schools presentation 6-8 p.m. at the High School

 

 

 

  XV.    CITIZENSı COMMENTS

 

 

 

 XVI.    EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY AND TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL

 

It is recommended that the Board go into executive session at this time to phone conference with an attorney concerning negotiations with the City of Akron and to consider matters related to the compensation of an employee.

 

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

 

XVII.    ADJOURNMENT

 

            It is recommended that the meeting be adjourned at this time.

 

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

       Mrs. Oldham____________,   Mr. Ternosky____________,

 

       Mr. Wieland ____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______