SPRINGFIELD LOCAL SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

MEMBERS:    Mary Lou Dodson                              SUPERINTENDENT:            Mr. William Stauffer

                        Julie Mash                                                    TREASURER:             Donald J. Gambal

                        Glenn Wieland                              BUSINESS MANAGER:            Daniel E. Laskos                              

Dan Yost

                        Ann Young

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING                           ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD ROOM              APRIL 22, 2008

 

 

I.     CALL TO ORDER

II.     ROLL CALL

III.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV.     PRESENTATION REGARDING SAWYERWOOD BUILDING BY MICHAEL NANCE

V.     FINANCIAL PRESENTATION BY LAURA BROWN FROM THE STATE AUDITORŐS OFFICE

VI.     RECOVERY PLAN PRESENTATION BY SUPERINTENDENT BILL STAUFFER

VII.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

VIII.     CITIZENSŐ COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

IX.     PAYMENT OF BILLS

X.     PERSONNEL

XI.     APPROVAL OF SERVICE PLAN AGREEMENT WITH SUMMIT COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER

XII.     APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT REGARDING THE NORTHEAST OHIO NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (NEOnet) OF THE METROPOLITAN REGIONAL SERVICE COUNCIL

XIII.     APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PSI TO PROVIDE REGISTERED NURSE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT SERVICES

XIV.     APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT/EXTENDED TRIPS

XV.     APPROVAL TO RESCIND PAY TO PARTICIPATE FEE FOR 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR

XVI.     APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER

XVII.     TREASURERŐS REPORT

XVIII.     BUSINESS MANAGERŐS REPORT

XIX.     SUPERINTENDENTŐS REPORT

XX.     ITEMS WORTHY OF YOUR NOTE

XXI.     CITIZENSŐ COMMENTS

XXII.     EXECUTIVE SESSION

XXIII.     ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

    II.     ROLL CALL

 

Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

                   Mrs. Young_____________.

 

 

     III.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

    IV.    PRESENTATION REGARDING SAWYERWOOD BUILDING BY MICHAEL NANCE

 

 

     V.    FINANCIAL PRESENTATION BY LAURA BROWN FROM THE STATE AUDITORŐS OFFICE

 

 

    VI.    RECOVERY PLAN PRESENTATION BY SUPERINTENDENT BILL STAUFFER

 

 

   VII.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

            It is recommended that the Board approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 18, 2008.  (Exhibit 1)

           

            MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

  VIII.    CITIZENSŐ COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

            CitizensŐ comments on agenda items are welcome at this time.

 

 

    IX.    PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

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

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

     X.    PERSONNEL

 

            1.         Retirement resignation of teacher Karen Skipper effective June 1, 2008.

 

            2.         Retirement resignation of teacher Cynthia Misanko effective July 1, 2008.

 

            3.         Retirement resignation of teacher Nancy Morrison effective August 1, 2008.

 

            4.         Retirement resignation of classified employee Sharon Reynolds effective July 1, 2008.

 

            5.         Resignation of teacher Laura King effective April 4, 2008.

 

            6.         Approval of volunteer JV Softball Coach Jeffrey Hedrick for the 2008 spring season.

                                   

            7.         Employ Jackie Burkett as a classified substitute pending proper licensure effective first day assigned.

 

            8.         Reassign Jennifer Ganzer as Principal at Spring Hill Junior High beginning the 2008-09 school year.

 

9.         Approve a yearŐs leave of absence without pay and benefits for teachers Betty Kern and Tom Hoza.  This is the second year for both.

 

            10.       Deny a yearŐs leave of absence request for teacher Stephanie Reimund.  This request would be her third year.

 

            11.       Approve a reduction of the following certified positions effective the 2008-09 school year:

 

                        9 - Elementary K-6                   1 - Math 9-12                           1 - Social Studies 9-12

                        4 - Grades 7-8                          1 - Science 9-12                       2 - Special Education K-12

                        1 - Phys Ed.                             2 - Tutors

           

12.           Approve a release from employment with Springfield Local Schools for the following classroom teachers and tutors

effective with the end of the work day June 6, 2008, due to a reduction in force.

           


                        Kim Mullay

                        Joyce Mealey

                        Mary Rozum

                        Karla Nalepa

                        Kelly Slone

                        Laura Hancock

                        Edward Brown

                        Kelly Samaco

                        Aaron Skeggs

                        Kevin Vaughn

                        Don Wallace

                        Angela Winans

                        Ben Warnick

Tamara Applegarth

Tina Saley

Kristina Rocco

Jacqueline Tennant

Ryan Andrick

Jodi Mirman

 

13.       Approve tenure requests for the following teachers who have a five-year professional certificate, appropriate credit hours, and at least three years of experience in the system and are, therefore, recommended for a continuing contract, effective with the 2008-09 school year pending proper documentation to meet requirements:

 

                        Jennifer Barnett                       Josh Benson                            Angela Callaway

                        Daniel Caslow                          Kristine DiLauro                        Jamie Eberts

                        Margaret Gannon                     Michael Green                          Robert Haas

                        Tina Hartong                            Edward Lantzer                        Janice Mauldin

                        Regina McFarland                    Kelly Midcap                             Jeff Miller

                        Kara Mitchell                            Karla Nalepa                            Heather Phillips

                        Michelle Shaffer                       Melanie Smethers                    Martha Staples

                        Jennifer Stover                         Cheryl Syx                                Michelle Zarges           

                        Brett Zimmerman

 

     X.    PERSONNEL – continued

 

            14.       Approve the following one-year limited contracts effective for the 2008-09 school year:

 

                        Megan Babcock

                        Chani Cowling

                        Peter Geiss

                        Joshua Klein

                        James Mills

                        Carrie Salmon

Matthew Schlarb

Jeffrey Ulrich

 

 

15.       Approve employing Kevin Vaughn as the Springfield Local School District 204 day Athletic Director at 50% with a salary of $32,000 and benefits per the administrative benefit and salary agreement for the 2008-09 school year.

 

            16.       Amend motion 08-031.5 for an additional $1,839.13 for final settlement to James Geesey.

 

17.       Approve a sports supplemental contract for the 2008-09 school year for Kevin Vaughn as Varsity Football Head Coach at 20%.

 

18.       Approve following receive $20 per hour or a maximum of $100 per day for developing and/or conducting curriculum and/or staff development outside the school day during the 2007-2008 school year to be paid from PBA, Parity Aid, Building Block Funds, Federal Grants or CORE Grant.

                        Susan Elliott                Angie Callaway           Matt Schlarb                Jim Mills

                        Amanda Ricciardi        Peter Geiss                 Craig Mancuso           Jodi Netta

                        Conley Frees              Kelly Wyss                  Karla Nalepa

 

It is recommended that the Board accept/approve the above listed personnel items.  All openings are due to retirements and resignations.  There are no new positions.

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

    XI.    APPROVAL OF SERVICE PLAN AGREEMENT WITH SUMMIT COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER

 

            It is recommended that the Board approve a service plan agreement with the Summit County Educational Service Center with respect to the provision of services for the fiscal year beginning      July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009. (Exhibit 3)

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

XII.   APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT REGARDING THE NORTHEAST OHIO NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (NEOnet) OF THE METROPOLITAN REGIONAL SERVICE COUNCIL

 

            It is recommended that the Board approve an agreement regarding the NEOnet program as it      appears in Exhibit 4.

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

   XIII.   APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PSI TO PROVIDE REGISTERED NURSE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT SERVICES

 

It is recommended that the Board approve an agreement with PSI Affiliates, Inc. to provide registered nurse and medical assistant services for the 2008-09, 2009-10, and 2010-11 school   years. (Exhibit 5)

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

  XIV.   APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT/EXTENDED TRIPS

 

1.         It is recommended that the Board approve an overnight/extended trip for Schrop 6th grade students, teachers, and chaperones to attend 6th Grade Outdoor Education at Camp Y-Noah from May 27, 2008 to May 28, 2008.  All expenses will be paid through fundraising and the FFFA parent group.  (Board members have received copies of trip proposal.)

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

 

 

           

            2.         It is recommended that the Board approve an overnight/extended trip for Springfield High School Rocket Team, teacher

and chaperones to attend the TARC National Rocket Competition from May 16, 2008, to May 18, 2008.  All expenses will be paid by participants, through fundraising, and grants.  One school day will be missed and students will be required to make up work.

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

   XV.   APPROVAL TO RESCIND PAY TO PARTICIPATE FEE FOR 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR

 

            It is recommended that the Board approve rescinding the pay to participate fee for the 2008-09 school year.

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

XVI.   APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTUION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER

 

It is recommended that the Board approve a resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them   to the county fiscal officer.  (Exhibit 6)

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

 

 

 XVII.   TREASURERŐS REPORT

 

 

 XVII.   BUSINESS MANAGERŐS REPORT

 

 

  XIX.   SUPERINTENDENTŐS REPORT

 

 

   XX.   ITEMS WORTHY OF YOUR NOTE:

 

             1.        Dates to Remember:

                        May 22            High School Choir Concert

                        May 26            Memorial Day – No School

                        May 30            High School Senior Prom 7-11 p.m. Prestwick CC

                       

 

  XXI.   CITIZENSŐ COMMENTS

 

 

 XXII.   EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

            It is recommended that the Board go into Executive Session at this time to discuss personnel.                .

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______

 

 

XXIII.   ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

MOTION_________________________     SECOND______________________________

 

            ROLL CALL:   Mrs. Dodson____________,   Mrs. Mash______________,

 

Mr. Wieland ____________,   Mr. Yost________________,

 

Mrs. Young_____________.

  

MOTION CARRIED ______