Perry Board of Education January 20, 2009 Regular Meeting The Board of Education of the Perry Local School District met in Regular Session on January 20, 2009 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Perry High School Goodwin Theatre, Perry, Ohio, with the following members present: Ms. Jane Brewster, Mr. Matthew Farrell, Mrs. Carole Martin, Mrs. Susan Rideout and Mrs. Suanne Sines. Members of the Administrative Team in attendance were Mr. Michael Sawyers, Superintendent, Dr. Rosemary Gornik, Assistant Superintendent and Mr. Lewis Galante, Chief Financial Officer. The Board was advised of the notice requirements of Section 121.22 of the Revised Code and the implementing rules adopted by the Board pursuant thereto were complied with the Revised Code for the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 090121 Moved by Mrs. Sines, seconded by Mrs. Rideout, the Board approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2008 and Special Meeting of December 2, 2008. Adopted on a roll call vote: Ms. Brewster, yes; Mr. Farrell, yes; Mrs. Martin, yes; Mrs. Rideout, yes; Mrs. Sines, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0 SUPERINTENDENT’S SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING Administrative Updates The following administrators addressed the Board of Education: Mrs. Shelley Pulling, Perry Elementary School Principal Mr. Scott Hunt, Perry Middle School Principal Mr. Joe Mueller, Perry High School Principal Mrs. Connie, Bowler, Director of CFC/Wellness Dr. Rosemary Gornik, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Michael Sawyers, Superintendent PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no public requests to address the Board of Education. CONSENT AGENDA 090122 Moved by Mrs. Rideout, seconded by Ms. Brewster, the Board approved the items on the Consent Agenda, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Adopted on a roll call vote: Mr. Farrell, yes; Mrs. Martin, yes; Mrs. Rideout, yes; Mrs. Sines, yes; Ms. Brewster, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0 Financial Report 090123 The Board approved the Financial Reports from November 2008, as presented by the Chief Financial Officer. Donations 090124 Donor David Klotzbach The Board accepted the following donations from the sources indicated for deposit into the accounts and/or department listed, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. Amount/Item Taylor Recording Barometer Relative Humidity Thermometer Electric Ball Clock Program PHS Science Department Fund N/A
Donor Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Eastman Hastings Water Works Lake Hospital System Mr. & Mrs. Bonder Carthen Mr. & Mrs. William Kanda Forever Green Nursery Mr. & Mrs. George Schlauch Rosie Gornik Madison Express LCC Perry Village Market Shannon Fence Co. Walker Brothers Roofing, Inc. Westfall Masonry Mr. John Bevacqua
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Program PHS Baseball Team PHS Swim Team Invitational Pin City Weight Class Sponsors
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Approval of Appointments Volunteers 090125 The Board approved the individual listed below as volunteer coach for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Joseph Corrigan Volunteer Position Gymnastics Coach
Approval of Leave(s) of Absence Certificated/Licensed 090126 In accordance with the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement, Ohio Revised Code, and their applicable leave balance(s), the Board approved a paid maternity leave for the individuals listed below for the balance of sick days accumulated, permissible, and available. At the conclusion of the paid leave permissible, the Board hereby approved an unpaid leave for the duration of the leave requested and/or required for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Ann Leskovec Connie Steverding 090127 Effective Dates (on or about) April 2, 2009 through May 14, 2009 April 18, 2009 through June 1, 2009
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement and the Ohio Revised Code, the Board approved an unpaid care-provider leave of absence for Rebecca Hoyt for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Approval of Change of Status/Reclassification/Contract Adjustment Non-Teaching
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In accordance with the collective bargaining unit agreement between the Perry Board of Education and OAPSE Local #367, the Board approved a reclassification of the employee listed below from a probationary term of employment to a prorated one year contract effective January 12, 2009, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Carol Lipus Position Bus Operator Salary Step 1
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Due to other personnel actions, the Board approved an adjustment to the employment contract for the bus attendant listed below effective January 5, 2009, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Susan Oliverio Current Hours 3.50 New Hours 4.50
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 090130 Moved by Mrs. Sines, seconded by Mrs. Rideout, the Board approved the items listed below in the Superintendent’s Report, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Adopted on a roll call vote: Mrs. Martin, yes: Mrs. Rideout, yes; Mrs. Sines, yes; Ms. Brewster, yes; Mr. Farrell, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0. Personnel Approval of Retirement 090131 The Board accepted the retirement of Sharon Monas, PMS Health and Physical Education Teacher effective June 11, 2009, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Approval of Resignations Certificated/Licensed 090132 The Board accepted the resignation of the individuals listed below from the supplemental positions indicated, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name George Karayianopoulos Kevin Niemczura Jill Wright Approval of Appointments Certificated/Licensed 090133 The Board approved the employment of Susan Asadorian as long-term first grade substitute teacher for Ann Leskovec effective on or about April 2, 2009 or as otherwise determined necessary at the Board approved long-term substitute rate of pay, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. The Board approved the employment of Lisa Huston to provide home instruction for five (5) hours per week for every 5 days of absence at the PCTA Home Instructor rate of $17.74 per hour not to exceed 20 hours to an identified elementary school student who is not able to attend school per doctor’s recommendation effective January 15, 2009, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. The Board approved the employment of Aimee McCracken for the supplemental position of Entry Year Mentor Teacher and issued her a prorated supplemental contract for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. The Board approved the employment of Karen Altenweg to provide a maximum of 9 hours of test preparation instruction at the rate for Gifted/Talented Extra Time of .00064/hour of BA Step 0 ($21.02/hour), to Perry students who have qualified and are taking the Explore, the ACT and/or the SAT through Northwestern’s Midwestern Academic Talent Search, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Supplemental Position PHS Boys Head Soccer Coach PHS Assistant Baseball Coach Extra Step Facilitator Effective Date 2009-2010 School Year 2008-2009 School Year January 16, 2009
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Substitute 090137 The Board approved the employment of the individuals listed below for the substitute position indicated, as needed, for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Terri Morton, R.N. Alan Wood Substitute Position Nurse Educational Associate
Approval of Change of Status/Reclassification/Contract Adjustment Non-Teaching 090138 In accordance with the collective bargaining unit agreement between the Perry Board of Education and OAPSE Local #367, pending a probationary period of thirty (30) work days, the Board approved the reclassification and 10 month employment contract of Raygon Law from Custodial II to Inventory Warehouse/Copy Specialist at Step 20 on the Inventory Warehouse/Copy Specialist salary schedule effective January 29, 2009, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. In accordance with the collective bargaining unit agreement between the Perry Board of Education and OAPSE Local #367, pending a probationary period of thirty (30) work days, the Board approved the reclassification of Barbara Jeschelnig from Food Service worker to a PMS Educational Associate for 2.5 hours per day at Step 0 on the Educational Associate salary schedule effective January 26, 2009, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. The Board approved the change of status and reclassification of Susan Erkkila from Bus Attendant/Educational Associate to PMS Educational Associate at 6.5 hours per day at Step 16 on the Educational Associate salary schedule, plus a $0.35 per hour increase to her hourly rate of pay for providing the required documentation of passage of the paraprofessional test effective January 5, 2009, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. SUPERINTENDENT’S ADDENDUM REPORT 090141 Moved by Mrs. Rideout, seconded by Ms. Brewster, that the Board approve the items listed below on the Superintendent’s Addendum Report as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Adopted on a roll call vote: Mrs. Rideout, yes; Mrs. Sines, yes; Ms. Brewster, yes; Mr. Farrell, yes; Mrs. Martin, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0 Personnel
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The Board approved the employment Jeff Arnold for the supplemental position of Assistant Swimming/Diving Coach for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Other PHS Registration Guide
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The Board approved the 2009-2010 Perry High School Registration Guide as outlined, as recommended by the Local Superintendent.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT 090144 Moved by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Sines, that the Board approve the items listed below on the Chief Financial Officer’s Report, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. Adopted on a roll call vote: Mrs. Sines, yes; Ms. Brewster, yes; Mr. Farrell, yes; Mrs. Martin, yes; Mrs. Rideout, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0 Student Activity Budget – FY 2010 090145 The Board adopted the following FY 2010 student activity budget, as recommended by the building principal, Local Superintendent, and Chief Financial Officer. Fund 200 SPCC 9012 Activity Name Class of 2012 Annual Budget $500.00
FY 2009 Tax Budget 090146 The Board adopted the Tax Budget for FY 2009, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S ADDENDUM REPORT 090147 Moved by Mrs. Sines, seconded by Ms. Brewster, that the Board approve the items listed below on the Chief Financial Officer’s Addendum Report as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer Adopted on a roll call vote: Ms. Brewster, yes; Mr. Farrell, yes; Mrs. Martin, yes; Mrs. Rideout, yes; Mrs. Sines, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0 Lease Agreement 090148 The Board approved the copier lease agreement with MT Business Technologies, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Perry Area Joint Recreation District (PARB) 090149 On Motion by the Board President, Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mrs. Martin, the Board authorized the CFO to issue payment to the Perry Area Joint Recreation District for $14,919.83 for the Perry Local School District’s share of 2009 PARB programming. Adopted on a roll call vote: Mr. Farrell, yes; Mrs. Martin, yes; Mrs. Rideout, yes; Mrs. Sines, yes; Ms. Brewster, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0 CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Communications to the Board of Education – Mr. Farrell There were no communications to the Board. Economic Development Updates – Mr. Galante and Mr. Sawyers No report.
Legislative/Governmental Update – Mrs. Sines Mrs. Sines reported on budget reductions that will be implemented by the Ohio Department of Education. The ODE will be making cuts across the Board, notably in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and computer networking. Mrs. Sines noted that the ODE is making cuts from new programs and not existing programs due to the funding of grant monies for the new programs. Athletic Council Update – Mr. Farrell No report Student Achievement/Progress Update /Learning Matters Committee – Ms. Brewster No report Safety Committee Update – Mr. Farrell No report Finance Audit Committee Update – Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Sines No report Facility Awareness/Management Council – Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Rideout No Report Wellness Matters Committee – Mrs. Rideout No report Technology Matters Committee – Mrs. Martin No report Money Matters Committee – Mrs. Sines No report Student Matters Committee – Mr. Farrell No report Upcoming Events/Meetings Mr. Farrell announced the upcoming meetings and events: 1. Open House for Perry High School is Wednesday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. 2. The next special meeting of the Board of Education is Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Tarbuck Center Conference Room. 3. Professional Development Day #5 is Friday, February 13 – No school for students. 4. In observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16, the District will be closed. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education is Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the PHS Goodwin Theatre.
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ADJOURNMENT 090150 Moved by Mrs. Rideout, seconded by Mrs. Sines, that the Board of Education be adjourned to the call of the President at 7:15 p.m. Adopted on a roll call vote: Mrs. Martin, yes; Mrs. Rideout, yes; Mrs. Sines, yes; Ms. Brewster, yes; Mr. Farrell, yes. Motion carried 5 – 0
Date Attest:
Mr. Matthew Farrell, President
Mr. Lewis E. Galante, Chief Financial Officer