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							Approved at the meeting of September 27, 2004

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

Board of Education                                         Monday, September 13, 2004
CANTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

       The Canton City Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 13,
       2004, at 7:15 p.m. at Lehman Middle School, 1400 Broad Ave. NW, Canton. Members
       present: Nadine McIlwain, Richard S. Milligan, Frederick C. Harold, John M. Rinaldi and
       Fred R. Thompson.

       President McIlwain presided.

       The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President McIlwain.

       Staff members in attendance included Dianne Talarico, Catherine Aukerman, and James
       Reinhard.

       At this time President McIlwain welcomed Jan Kennedy from The Repository; Alan Zarek
       from WHBC; Terrance Jones from the City of Canton; Jim Watson, President of OAPSE
       Local #107; Jackie Leisure, President of OAPSE Local #609; and Barbara Stanley,
       President of OAPSE Local #161.

04-308 Mr. Milligan moved, seconded by Mr. Harold that the Canton City Schools Board of
      Education agenda for September 13, 2004 be approved with one addendum.

       Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
       Motion carried.

04-309 Mr. Harold moved, seconded by Mr. Rinaldi that the minutes for the regular meeting held
      August 30, 2004 be approved.

       Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
       Motion carried.

       At this time Ms. Talarico recognized the recent retirees that were in attendance. A brief
       reception followed.

       At this time Catherine Aukerman reported on the good things happening in Canton City
       Schools which included:

              -   Freshman Academy nature center
              -   100% of Worley Elementary students returned the rights and responsibilities
                  response forms
              -   500 people attended Clarendon Elementary beginning of the year meeting
              -   Gibbs Elementary ice cream social was attended by several hundred people
              -   Harter Elementary 2nd grader, Hannah Saunt competing a national braille
                  competition
              -   Fairmount Elementary received a $100 grant for their safety patrol
              -   McKinley High School speech team needs judges

       At this time President McIlwain referred to a letter regarding Debbie Wensel and the
       successful opening of the school.

       At this time President McIlwain noted that several people had requested to speak during
       the Hearing of the Public:

              -   David Greene, 702 33rd St. NE, spoke regarding the safety of gay and lesbian
                  students in the schools
              -   Eric Resnick, 1828 Grace Ave. NE, spoke regarding the safety of gay and
                  lesbian students in the schools
              -   Cleo Lucas, 805 24th St. NE, asked for clarification of naming and renaming
                  school owned facilities and asked if there are written procedures for this
                  process.
              -   Kay Averette, 1966 Woodland Park, asked what is in a name. She stressed
                  the need to be focused on what happens in the schools.
              -   Terrance Jones, 512 19th St. NE, spoke about the accomplishments of Paralee
                  Compton
              -   Vincent Watts, 1445 15th St. NW, spoke about the character of Paralee
                  Compton and stated that the renaming of Lathrop School is appropriate
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             -   Tammy Ross, 3706 Kaiser Ave. NE, spoke about the Timken High School
                 wrestling program and noted that Coach Courtney mentored her son
             -   Tim Smith, 914 Concord, noted that Coach Courtney turned a losing wrestling
                 program into a winning program in a short period of time
             -   Emmit Jones, Sr., 1028 Sherrick SE, spoke in favor of Coaches Ron Courtney
                 and Jason Blackiston and asked the board to reconsider
             -   Betsy Blackiston, 718 28th St. NE, noted that Coach Ron Courtney and her
                 husband Jason are always available for the children

04-310 Upon the recommendation of Dianne Talarico, Superintendent, Mr. Milligan moved,
      seconded by Mr. Harold that the following items be approved:

      RETIREMENT/RESIGNATIONS:

      Adult Basic and Literacy Education Department
      Schoolcraft, Renee, resignation, e. September 3, 2004

      LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
      Clark, Abby Jo, FMLA Medical, e. August 30, 2004 through October 30, 2004
      Kuntzman, Alicia, FMLA Maternity, e. August 30, 2004 through October 10, 2004

      RETURN FROM REDUCTION IN FORCE, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year
      Johnson, Brett, BA/BS, step 2, 1of 1 contract
      Karcic, Andrea, B/150, .6 FTE, step 2, 1 of 1 contract

      APPOINTMENTS:
      Regular Certified Staff, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year, 1 of 1 contract
      Bradford, Karen, Masters, step 1
      Bullock, Wendy, B/150, step 1
      Penovich, Richard, M+16, step 2

      Special Substitute, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year
      Croston, Jonathan, BA/BS, step 1, e. September 7, 2004
      Wright, Ruth Jean, Masters, step 1, .9 FTE.

      Regular Substitute Teacher, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year
      Alvarez, David         Krauter, Susan               Perrin, Wanda
      Baltzly, Jeremy        Marco, Jeffrey               Perttu, Raymond
      Benson, Shelly         Mattner, Elaine              Ragon, Donald
      Burson, Jovan          Mohler, Michael              Robinson, Eva-Marie
      Dieringer, Elizabeth   Muhleman-Beichler, Maria Rozier, Demarlo
      Glenn, Beth            Newman, Christine            Shaklee, John
      Glover, Linda          Niamtu, James                Tucker, Julie
      Hang, Phoua            Pacula, Jessica              Sharpe, Ronald
      King, Michael          Parsons, Cheryl              Williams, Sarah

      Title I Tutor, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year, $22.44 per hour, during school
      Andorka, Sandra, St. Peter’s
      Rosetta, Sandra, St. Joseph’s

      Read 180 Workshop, e. August 23, 2004, $60.00 per day
      Bleckman, Gail
      Campbell, Laura
      Emmons, Maria
      Polk, Gwen

      Hartford Middle School Retreat, Certified Staff, e. August 18, 2004 and August 19, 2004,
      $60.00 per day
      Costello, Linda            Hartsine, Amanda             Polk, Gwen
      Cottrell, Traci            Hrib, Diana                  Reed, Kyle
      Christ, Jane               Hubbard, Janice              Silliman, Donna
      Dunivant, Gloria           James, Minty Kelly           Souers, Beth
      East, Marc                 Kelly, Gary                  Spondyl, Nick
      Frank, Mickey              Lindsey, Rayvin              Steward, Kathy
      Groves, Fred               Martin, Michelle             Strain, Ora
      Gump-Wilson, Michelle      Moore, Cynthia               Temsic, Lynda
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      Oasis Workshop, e. July 13, 2004 through July 16, 2004, $60.00 per day
      Conrad, Rodney
      Herold, Debbie
      Jackson, Mary Ellen
      Paukovich, Bernadette
      Robbins, Mary Jo

      Home Instructor, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year, $18.00 per hour, as needed
      Huffman, Lisa

      Extra-Duty Supplemental Stipends, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year
      Arkow, Kathy, Curriculum Specialist/Gifted, 09 scale, .07 index
      Boleski, Katie, Hartford, Academic Challenge, 11 scale, .04 index
      Cottrell, Traci, Hartford, Team Leader, 09 scale, .06 index
      Deem, Susan, Fairmoun, Safety Patrol, 12 scale, .025 index
      Dunivant, Gloria, Hartford, Dramatics, 09 scale, .06 index
      Faye, Ken, Crenshaw, Football, 06 scale, .11 index
      Groves, Fred, Hartford, Chess Club, 11 scale, .045 index
      Groves, Fred, Hartford, Team Leader, 09 scale, .06 index
      Hart, Sharon, Hartford, Newspaper, 10 scale, .05 index
      Hoffman, Annette, Dueber, Safety Patrol, ½ stipend, 12 scale, .02 index
      Hoffman, Christine, Curriculum Specialist/Gifted, 09 scale, .06 index
      James, Minty Kelly, Hartford, Student Council, 12 scale, .02 index
      Kelly, Gary, Hartford, Safety Patrol, 12 scale, .02 index
      Kennard, Phil, Crenshaw, Football, 1/3 stipend, 06 scale, .11 index
      Lindsey, Rayvin, Hartford, Yearbook, 10 scale, .05 index
      Ross, Bill, Crenshaw, Football, 1/3 stipend, 06 scale, .11 index
      Spondyl, Nick, Hartford, Team Leader, 09 scale, .06 index
      Watson, Anthony, Hartford, Band Director, 10 scale, .05 index
      Watson, Anthony, Hartford, Jazz Band, 12 scale, .03 index
      Young, Kelley, Hartford, Team Leader, 09 scale, .06 index

      ADJUSTMENTS:

      Administrative Staff, Increase in Training Level, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year

      Masters +16
      Bartley, Ann

      Regular Certified Staff, Increase in Training Level, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year

      Masters
      Detwiler, Susan                      Sturm II, Ivan
      Hose, Jacob                          Waldren, Joyce
      Stokoe, Jennifer

      Masters+16
      Chappie, Natalie                     McClure, Kathleen
      Fleischaker, Rachel                  Weber, Denise

      Masters+32
      Carnes, Jeffrey                      Macala, Wendy
      Hawkins, Diana                       Zupp, Maureen

      Special Substitute, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year
      Temsic, Lynda, From: BA/BS; To: B/150

      Extra Duty Supplemental Stipend, Changes, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year
      Flowers, Al, Timken, Summer Band, From: 05 scale, .08 index; To: 05 scale, .18 index
      Lohr, Shelly, Special Ed Supervisor, From: 09 scale, .07 index; To: 09 scale, .06 index
      Long, Gerald, Crenshaw, Football, From: Full Time to 1/3 stipend, 06 scale, .11 index
      Snyder, Patricia, Timken, Senior Class Advisor, ½ stipend, From: 07 scale, .10 index; To:
      .07 scale; To: .105 index

      Interim Teacher, e. 2004-2005 Contract Year
      Mishak, Tamara, From: BA/BS; To: B/150
      Murphy, Diana, From: BA/BS; To: Masters

      Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwian.
      Motion carried.
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04-311 Upon the recommendation of Dianne Talarico, Superintendent, Mr. Harold moved,
      seconded by Mr. Rinaldi that the Board of Education approve participation in the Unique
      Program Agreement for the 2004-2005 school year. The program includes the School
      Districts of Alliance, Canton Local, Massillon, Perry and R. G. Drage as students
      participate at R. G. Drage in career tech opportunities not offered in their own districts.

         Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
         Motion carried.

04-312 Upon the recommendation of Dianne Talarico, Superintendent, Mr. Rinaldi moved,
      seconded by Mr. Thompson that the Board of Education approve the two-year Agreement
      between the City of Canton and the Canton City School District for the Canton Police
      Department to provide on-duty police officers at McKinley and Timken Senior High
      Schools, as attached to these minutes.

         Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
         Motion carried.

04-313 Upon the recommendation of Dianne Talarico, Superintendent, Mr. Thompson moved,
      seconded by Mr. Milligan that the Board of Education approve the Grandparent Tuition
      Waivers for the 2004-2005 school year for the following students:

         Xavier X. Randle to attend Canton City from Plain Local
         Christopher Prowell-White to attend Canton City from Plain Local
         Teren Prowell-White to attend Canton City from Plain Local

         Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
         Motion carried.

04-314     Upon the recommendation of Dianne Talarico, Superintendent, Mr. Milligan moved,
         seconded by Mr. Harold that the Board of Education acknowledge the following donations:

         To the middle school and high school libraries, the book, Flags of our Fathers, from Ms.
         Andi Michelson.

         To the Library Resource Center at Souers Middle School, $100.00 from the Canton
         Lincoln Alumni Association.

         To McKinley Senior High School, $2,209.44 from the McKinley Senior High School class
         of 1977.

         To the Canton City School District, Wal-Mart Gift Certificates for school supplies totaling
         $760.00 and various supplies from An Act of Kindness.

         Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
         Motion carried.

         At this time Ms. Talarico also thanked the local churches for their generosity and
         donations.

04-315 Upon the recommendation of Dianne Talarico, Superintendent, Mr. Harold moved,
      seconded by Mr. Rinaldi that the following items be approved:

         RETIREMENT/RESIGNATIONS:
         Dolph, Debra, Breakfast Assistant, resignation, e. August 31, 2004
         Haddox, Dennis, Bus Driver, resignation, e. August 25, 2004
         Ryan, Tyna, Lunchroom Assistant, resignation, e. August 30, 2004
         Watkins, Tracey, Computer Lab Assistant, resignation, e. August 31, 2004

         RETURN FROM LAY-OFF:
         Boydston, Carol, Classroom Assistant, step 11, Schedule B, e. August 31, 2004

         LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
         Knisely, Tina, Lunchroom Assistant, Medical Leave, e. August 31, 2004 through October
         29, 2004
         Smith, Tina, Educational Assistant, Medical Leave, e. August 31, 2004 through January
         21, 2005
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      APPOINTMENTS:

      Breakfast Assistant, 1 hour per day, step 1, e. September 7, 2004
      Lauer, Linda

      Food Service Substitutes, as needed, e. September 7, 2004
      Barnes, Anne
      Burch, Brenda
      Holman, Sherry
      Jarrells, Lynda
      Leverett, Jacqueline, e. September 3, 2004
      Richard, Carole
      Wright, Estelle

      Pre-School Assistant, step 0, 5.75 hours per day, 186 days per year,
      e. September 1, 2004
      Thompson, Danielle

      Pool Supervisor, as needed, e. September 7, 2004
      Virdo, Cindy

      Lifeguard, as needed, e. September 7, 2004
      Rogers, Aaron

      Extended Time, e. 2003-2004 Contract Year
      Rice, Barbara, as needed

      Substitute Secretary/Clerical, as needed, e. August 31, 2004
      Allen, Rose
      Balaski, Beth
      Kennedy, Carol

      Educational Related Substitute, as needed, e. August 31, 2004
      Allen, Rose                          McCole, Terry
      Baity, Sharon                        Miser, Victoria
      Balaski, Beth                        Roberts, Jaylene
      Evans, Nicole                        Veitch, Sue
      McCole, Terry

      Substitute Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired, e. July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005
      Stolicny, Stacy

      Substitute Bus Assistant, as needed, e. September 1, 2004
      Grantz, Judith
      Martin, Shanna, e. August 30, 2004
      Miller, Anthony
      Singletary, Vita
      Stroud, Alfred, e. August 30, 2004

      Substitute Custodian, as needed, e. September 1, 2004
      Grantz, Judith
      Martin, Shanna, e. August 30, 2004
      Miller, Anthony
      Singletary, Vita
      Stroud, Alfred, e. August 30, 2004

      Substitute Bus Driver, as needed, e. September 1, 2004
      Miller, Anthony
      Singletary, Vita
      Stroud, Alfred, e. August 30, 2004

      Hartford Middle School Retreat, e. August 18, 2004 and August 19, 2004, $60.00 per day
      Bradley, Pam                 Hart, Sharon
      Cline, Vicki                 Keller, Janice
      Dunwoody, George             Nicholson, Sue
      Easley, Robert               Owens, Lisa

      ADJUSTMENTS:

      Andaloro, Loretta, Change effective date for extended time From: August 23, 2004 To: e.
      August 17, 2004
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         Easley, Robert, Monitor, From: 4 hours per day; To: 5.5 hours per day, e. August 31, 2004
         Wisniewski, Mary Beth, Bookkeeper, rescind resignation e. September 7, 2004

         Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
         Motion carried.

04-316      Upon the recommendation of Dianne Talarico, Superintendent, Mr. Rinaldi moved,
         seconded by Mr. Thompson that the Board of Education does accept the bids and
         alternates in the amounts submitted by the contractors listed below for Phase II of the
         Parking Development Plan for the Timken Campus Project, as on file in the Business
         Manager’s Office;

                Site Work:     Vasco Asphalt Co.             $332,070.00
                Electrical:    Wood Electric Co.             $ 64,000.00

         Be It Further Resolved that this Board of Education does hereby reject all other bids.

         Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
         Motion carried.

         At this time President McIlwain mentioned that she recently saw one of her former
         students who thanked her for what she did many years ago. She noted that teachers
         often receive their thanks late.

         At this time Mr. Harold stated that if you want to change the world become a teacher.


04-317     There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Thompson moved,
         seconded by Mr. Milligan, that the meeting be adjourned.

         Roll call: Ayes; Milligan, Harold, Rinaldi, Thompson and McIlwain.
         Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.




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Nadine McIlwain, President                      James A. Reinhard, Treasurer