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by Karen Andrei
December 05, 2008
* The Board of Education recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest.
In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public participation at every public meeting of the Board and publish rules to govern such participation. These rules are available at each Board meeting. Anyone desiring to speak is asked to make this request in advance. Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer. Comments shall be directed to the presiding officer; not to Board members individually. Board Bylaw 0169.1
ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Manfredi, Mrs. Timmons, Mr. Miller, Mr. Koster.
Absent: Mr. Honkala
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES:
Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Timmons, to approve the current agenda and minutes of the October 6, 2008 meeting.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Expenditures:
Motion made by Mr.Manfredi, seconded by Mr. Koster to approve the expenditures in the amount of $1,129,248.84 for the month of October and any necessary for November, along with month end reports as available, including amended certificate.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Interest Earned:
The treasurer earned $7,144.90 in interest for October investments. The total fiscal year-to-date earnings are $35,802.02.
Appropriation Modifications:
Motion made by Mr. Koster, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve all appropriation modifications for October as needed.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Advance / Return of Advance and Transfers:
Motion made by Mrs. Timmons, seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the following advances and or return of advances for the month of October:
Advance:
To: 006 Cafeteria Fund $ 66,561.45
009 Uniform Supplies Fund $ 4,036.90
From: 001 General Fund $ (70,598.35)
Return of Advance:
From: 006 Cafeteria Fund $ (74,272.91)
009 Uniform Supplies Fund $ ( 6,871.69)
To: 001 General Fund $ 81,144.60
Transfer:
From: 001 General Fund $ (90,000.00)
To: 024 Self Funded Insurance $ 90,000.00
Roll Call:
Ayes: Manfredi, Timmons, Koster, Miller
Nayes : None
Absent: Honkala
Motion carried
Increase Appropriations:
Motion made by Mr. Manfredi, seconded by Mr. Koster to increase the following appropriations:
Set appropriation to:
200 9201 Annual Yearbook $ 6,000.00
200 9242 Newspaper – Badger Pause $ 1,700.00
432 9207 EMIS $ 3,664.09 432 9208 EMIS $ 4,000.00 432 9209 EMIS $ 5,000.00
451 9209 Ohio K12 Network $ 9,000.00
459 9208 Ohio Reads $ 6.14
572 9206 Title I FY06 $ 3.00
572 9207 Title I FY07 $ 8,221.86
572 9208 Title I FY08 $13,828.42
584 9208 Title IV FY08 $ 3,416.05
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion Carried
Accept Donation:
Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Timmons to accept a donation from Dennis Lory in the amount
of $1,395.00. This donation is to be used to help offset the cost of pay to participate fees.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion carried.
Vocational Report:
Roger Miller reported that Auburn Career Center presented their five year forecast at their last board meeting. They are projecting a two million dollar deficit within five years. Reduction plans are being discussed to address the deficit. The board would like to reduce the deficit by one million dollars by implementing reductions.
Committee Report:
John Manfredi reported that we are beginning the bidding process with the assistance of Burt Hill for the modular project at Burton Elementary.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Superintendent thanked the voters for showing their support of the school by renewing the permanent improvement levy at the November 4, 2008 election. The passage of this levy allows for continued improvement to Berkshire Local School buildings.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ruth Friedman, Curriculum Director; Jen Sabol, H.S. Assistant Principal and Cindy Ducca, Burton Elementary Principal; presented information to the board and the audience about the A+ software being utilized in the district.
Cindy Ducca, Burton Elementary Principal; Lisa Shirkey, Transportation Manager and Laurie Lamb, Elementary Art Teacher; presented awards to Caden Graber and Brandon Isabella for being chosen as winners of the School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education.
Personnel:
Certified:
Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Manfredi to approve substitute teachers on the County ESC certified substitute list.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mrs. Timmons, seconded by Mr. Koster to approve a supplemental contract to Laurie Lamb for BPDC Member, Burton Elementary Representative for the 2008/2009 school year, per negotiated agreement.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Manfredi, seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the following level changes on the salary schedule with proper certification for the following employees:
Kelly Mathews From Level I (BA) to Level II (BA+15)
Cheryl Rubino From Level III (BA+150) to Level IV (MA)
Eric Higgs From Level III (BA+150) to Level IV (MA)
Kelly Timmons From Level V (MA+15) to Level VI (MA+30)
Joan Wilson From Level V (MA+15) to Level VI(MA+30)
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Manfredi, seconded by Mrs. Timmons to approve salaries for the following Administrators for the 2008/2009 school year effective the beginning of the contractual year.
Cindy Ducca Principal $61,500.00
Ruth Friedman Curriculum Director $40,600.00
Steve Reedy Principal $80,500.00
Jennifer Sabol Assistant Principal $61,500.00
Gina Symsek Principal/ $75,500.00
Special Ed. Director
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Classified:
Motion made by Mr. Manfredi, seconded by Mrs. Timmons to approve the following Supplemental Contract for the 2008/2009 school year, per negotiated agreement.
Pete Moran Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Gary Laymon JV Boys’ Basketball Coach
Dennis Lory Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Brenda McGee Jr. High Cheerleading Coach – shared 50%
Stacy Ashba Jr. High Cheerleading Coach – shared 50%
Sylvia Jurcak Volunteer High School Choir Advisor
Carla Richardson Asst. Girls’ Basketball Coach
Eric Higgs Head Varsity Wrestling Coach
Jack Arnold Jr. High Wrestling Coach
Steve Reedy Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Al Tolchinsky Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Koster to approve the following substitutes for the 2008/2009 school year, per negotiated agreement.
Tammy Wendl Substitute Custodian
Sheila Luoma Substitute Bus Driver
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Mrs. Timmons, seconded by Mr. Koster to approve a one and one-half percent salary increase for confidential employees, Maintenance Supervisor, Transportation Manager and Substitute Coordinator for the 2008/2009 school year, effective the beginning of the contractual year.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Manfredi to approve the senior class trip to New York City, scheduled from March 19, 2009 through March 22, 2009.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Koster to approve a new Charter of The Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for the high school journalists. The advisor will be a volunteer, therefore, incurring no cost to the school.
PRESENTATION:
A presentation was given by Amanda Burzanko, Athletic Director about the fall 2008 athletic season. She commended Berkshire students for their high level of participation, their successful seasons as well as their ability to maintain academic excellence while participating in athletics.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business:
Doug Delong, Superintendent shared information he obtained on the cost to build a K-6 building for Berkshire Local Schools. The outline was provided for a 56,000 square foot facility with specification similar to those required by the Ohio Schools Facility Commission. The approximate cost according to this outline would be $11,289,264.00.
Mr. Delong also informed the board and the audience that he has reviewed the status of the cafeteria program. He stated there is marked improvement and that a close eye is being kept on the financial status as well. He thanked Jen Harrison, Cafeteria Supervisor for her cooperation and efforts.
New Business:
Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Manfredi to approve the first reading of the following NEOLA policies:
1460 2220 2421 2464 2623 3120 3210.04
3120.05 3120.06 3120.07 3120.08 3120.09 3121 3139
3140 3160 3210 3214 4120.04 4120.08 4120.09
4121 4139 4140 4160 4210 5114 6460
7540.01 8141 8142 8210 8310 8315 8351
8900 9211 9270 6600
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion Carried
John Manfredi congratulated the fall athletes for their successes. He also personally thanked Gina Symsek, Special Education Director and Julie Cole, Cross Country Coach for the roles in including special needs student in the athletic program.
John Manfredi and Roger Miller thanked everyone for their vote of confidence and support for the permanent improvement levy.
Val Timmons thanked all of the parents for their support of the Cross Country program.
Open Public Participation:
Jeff Coleman raised a question about the status of the French program at the High School.
Doug Delong informed him that the decision was made last spring based on enrollment numbers.
Rob Roy also voiced his concern with the deletion of the French program. He stated that he feels there is value in obtained four years of one language.
Kathryn Chrisan reiterated concerns with the cutting of the French program. She felt better communication with students and parents would have been helpful.
Jeff Coleman asked what the procedure was to hire a varsity coach. He was informed that the coaches are reviewed by the Athletic Director with the assistance of the Principal prior to the recommendation for hire.
Roger Miller, Board Member exited the meeting at 7:02 pm.
Executive Session:
Motion made by Mr. Koster, seconded by Mrs. Manfredi to enter into Executive Session to discuss the compensation of a public employee.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Koster, Manfredi, Timmons
Nayes: None
Absent: Honkala, Miller
Motion made at: 7:03 p.m.
The Board entered into executive session at: 7:06 p.m.
The Board exited executive session at: 7:39 p.m.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Mrs. Timmons, seconded by Mr. Manfredi to adjourn the meeting at 7:40p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.
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Mr. John Manfredi, President
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Mrs. Karen Andrei, Treasurer
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