AGENDA Geneva Area City Board of Education May 20, :00 p.m. C. Certification by Treasurer of Compliance with Meeting Requirements Rules

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1 AGENDA Geneva Area City Board of Education May 20, :00 p.m. A. Call to Order: Mr. Behm B. Roll Call: Mr. Ford Behm Mr. David Foote, Jr. Mr. Edward Brashear Mrs. Jessecca Wilt Mr. Richard Dana, Jr. C. Certification by Treasurer of Compliance with Meeting Requirements Rules D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Correspondence F. Agenda Modification G. Hearing of Public H. Approval of Minutes I. Treasurer s Financial Report J. Approval of Invoices K. Informational Items Current Investments (see attached detail) L. Legislative Report M. A-Tech Report Donations: $500 from an anonymous donor to assist in covering the cost of two fan buses to the girls regional basketball game $800 from HDT Expeditionary Systems, a division of HDT Global, to benefit an 8 th grade science program special project $ from the Geneva Letterman Association for the purchase of a new trophy case for Geneva High School 1

2 N. Report of the Superintendent 1. Wendy Booth, the District s Science Fair Coordinator, will give a summary of our local, district, and state science fair results. 2. Race to the Top Update 3. Enclosed for review are the following new/revised/replacement policies for Board adoption. Policy numbers are: I recommend that the Board approve the following resolution relative to the professional design services agreement with Smolen Engineering, Ltd. WHEREAS, the Board selected Smolen Engineering, Ltd. following the guidelines contained in Ohio Revised Code Sections ; and WHEREAS, the Board, through its Superintendent and legal counsel, has negotiated an agreement for professional design services with Smolen Engineering, Ltd., a copy of which has been provided to the Board members for review; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to approve the agreement and authorize its execution; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Geneva Area City School District as follows: The Board approves the agreement for professional design services in the form provided and authorizes the Superintendent, Treasurer, and Board President to sign the agreement in the form presented, with minor modifications that do not change any material provisions of the agreement, together with any related documents required to enter into such agreement. 5. I recommend the Board approve the extension of the Right to Sell Agreement for one year from, June 1, 2015 to June 1, 2016, with Coldwell Banker and agent Geoff W. Freeman for the purpose of listing and selling the vacant land at 4641 North Ridge Road East, the site of the former Spencer Elementary School (available at meeting). 6. I recommend that we continue our membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the Geneva High School and Geneva Middle School (grades 7 12). It is agreed that we will conduct our athletic program in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Interpretations and Decisions of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. This resolution shall remain in effect for the school year. 2

3 7. I recommend that the enclosed list of Geneva High School students be approved for graduation, providing they meet the State of Ohio and Geneva Area City School District diploma requirements. Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 6th at 2:00 p.m. at SPIRE. 8. I recommend that the Board approve the Curriculum recommendation for as presented in the attached summary. 9. I recommend approval of the revised Pay to Participate Policy and Fee Payment Form to take effect with the school year (available at meeting). 10. I recommend that the Board approve the enclosed student athletic policy handbook for the school year. 11. I recommend that the Board approve the enclosed Middle School handbook for the school year. 12. I recommend the approval of Dr. William Seeds and All Star Therapy to provide athletic training services for the school year (available at meeting). 13. I recommend approval of Revision 1 of the Five-Year Forecast and assumptions for fiscal years as the projection of revenues and expenditures to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education and the Auditor of State, as required by HB I recommend the adoption of the appropriations, as presented, for the fiscal year , to be considered permanent appropriations upon receipt of the Certificate of the County Auditor (That the Total Appropriations from Each Fund Do Not Exceed the Official Estimate of Resources). General Fund appropriations are considered approved by the 2 nd digit of function and the 1 st digit of object. All other appropriations are approved by fund. 15. I recommend the following personnel actions for the contract year: a. Resignations Richard C. Craine, Head Mechanic, effective 05/11/15 Brittany E. Stevenson, Substitute Teacher, effective 05/07/15 Jennifer K. Church, Substitute Teacher, effective 05/05/15 b. Retirement Resignation Mary Kay Gersin, Educational Assistant, effective 07/01/15 Mrs. Gersin has been with Geneva Schools for 33 years. 3

4 c. Change of Contracts Zina H. Cordova, Cafeteria Worker, 9 mos./year, from Geneva Platt R. Spencer 2 hrs./day to High School, 4 hrs./day, effective 05/18/15 Cynthia R. Peck, 12 mos./year, 7 hrs./day, from Housekeeper, Austinburg Elementary to Custodian II, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, effective 06/17/15 d. The hiring of the following personnel on a one-year contract, to be paid according to the adopted wage guidelines, subject to meeting certification requirements of the State of Ohio, as well as a satisfactory physical examination, background check and/or other training, if applicable. 1) Head Mechanic Jay W. Miller, Bus Garage, 8 hrs./day, 12 mos./year, effective 06/01/15 2) Substitute Mechanic Farrell A. Thompson, effective 06/16/15 3) Substitute Bus Driver Pamela E. Hasenauer, effective 04/28/ I recommend that the Board hire Eric M. Kujala as Superintendent on a three-year contract from August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2018, to be paid according to the adopted Administrators Contract Guidelines, and subject to meeting certification requirements of the state of Ohio. 17. I recommend that the Board hire Eric M. Kujala on Administrative Assignment at a per diem rate of $ for up to fifteen (15) days beginning July 1, 2015 through July 31, I recommend the following volunteer coaches for the school year. Jay D. Iapaolo - Football, effective 04/24/15 Scott E. Torok - Boys Tennis, effective 03/09/ I recommend the following personnel actions for the contract year. a. Change of Contract Diana L. Hord, Geneva Platt R. Spencer, from Tutor, hours-to-be-assigned to full-time teacher, effective 08/21/15 4

5 Jeffrey R. Hull, from High School, Tutor, hours-to-be-assigned to Austinburg Elementary, Intervention Specialist, effective 08/21/15 Jessica L. Kirk, from Cork Elementary, Tutor, hours-to-be-assigned to Geneva Platt R. Spencer, full-time teacher, effective 08/21/15 b. The hiring of the following personnel on a one-year contract, to be paid according to the adopted wage guidelines, subject to meeting certification requirements of the State of Ohio, as well as a satisfactory physical examination, background check and/or other training, if applicable. 1) Substitute Teacher Byron J. Landofi 2) Substitute Mechanic Farrell A. Thompson 3) Substitute Bus Driver Pamela E. Hasenauer 20. I recommend the following volunteer coach for school year. 21. Other Jay D. Iapaolo - Football 5