OPENING OF MEETING BY THE PRESIDENT RIVER VALLEY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING RIVER VALLEY ADMINISTRATION CENTER November 13, 2014 6:00 P.M. MINUTES Board President Brian Stover called the regular board meeting of the River Valley Board of Education to order with the following members present: Brian Stover, Nancy Richards, and Bob Haas. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA Res. 176-14 Mrs. Richards moved, seconded by Mr. Haas to approve adoption of the agenda. Vote: Ayes: Richards, Haas, Stover President Stover declared the motion carried. Res. 177-14 Mr. Haas moved, seconded by Mrs. Richards to approve adoption of the minutes for October 7, 2014, October 9, 2014, October 13, 2014, October 14, 2014, and October 22, 2014. Vote: Ayes: Haas, Richards, Stover President Stover declared the motion carried. Wesley Osborne entered the meeting at 6:33 p.m. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS: Board President Stover welcomed the visitors that were present. Comments from Visitors Scott Carter addressed the board regarding two items: He wanted to know the Board s position on the current levy situation and the plans for the future. He also addressed the board concerning the local report card and his opposition to open enrollment. SUPERINTENDENT S COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS: Superintendent Shares Oral/Written Correspondence/Communications: Under the Superintendent s report, Dr. Ryan Wagner addressed the Board regarding an athletic training contract with the District. He represents AVITA, a medical practice in the Bucyrus area, and along with Brian Hempstead, an RV resident, explained a proposed contract to provide these types of services to River Valley. The board agreed to consider the contract at the December board meeting. River Valley Local Schools Building Reports/Updates: Dave Coleman, High School Principal and Don Gliebe, Middle School Principal, presented a slideshow on the School Year 2013-2014 River Valley Local Report Card and addressed questions from the Board and the visitors. 1
In Audra Sharp s absence, Dave Coleman read her Student Council Representation report. Brian Stover left the meeting at 7:21 p.m. at which time Board Member Haas presided over the remainder of the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Treasurer s Report: Res. 178-14 Mr. Osborne moved, seconded by Mrs. Richards to approve the following treasurer s report: 1) Acceptance of Financial Reports: Acknowledge receipt of the following financial reports for the month of October, 2014: Cash Financial Summary and Check Register Appropriation Summary Revenue Summary 2) Approval of Appropriation Modifications: Board approval of the following appropriation modifications: Increase/ (Decrease) in the following funds: Fund 002 Bond Retirement Fund $115,093 FYTD $1,515,093 Fund 020 SACC Fund $ 17,956 FYTD $117,956 Fund 024 Employee Benefits Fund $ (61,500) FYTD $1,938,500 Fund 494 Poverty Aide $ 1,433 FYTD $1,433 Fund 499 Misc State Grants $ 459 FYTD $459 Fund 506 Race to the Top $ 179 FYTD $ 179 Fund 516 IDEA Title VIB $ 96,426 FYTD $446,426 Fund 572 Title 1 $ 3,357 FYTD $410,637 Fund 590 Title IIA $ 728 FYTD $56,728 Employment of Treasurer Res. 179-14 Mrs. Richards moved, seconded by Mr. Osborne to approve the employment of Sandra Griscom as Treasurer of the River Valley Local School District effective January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018. Salary with benefit package per written contract. 2
Superintendent s Reports/Recommendations Res. 180-14 Mr. Osborne moved, seconded by Mrs. Richards to approve the following resolution as recommended by the superintendent: Agreements/Resolutions: Resolution: American Education Week: Board approval of the resolution to recognize and celebrate American Education Week in the River Valley School District during the week of November 16-22, 2014: WHEREAS, as school leaders, we recognize the importance of public education in our community, state and nation, WHEREAS, In order to highlight the contributions of our schools, we believe that education should be celebrated the week of November 16-22, 2014, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the River Valley Board of Education recognizes American Education Week during this time period. Res. 181-14 Mrs. Richards moved, seconded by Mr. Osborne to approve the following contract and memorandum of understanding as recommended by the superintendent: Resolution: Policing Revolving Fund Governmental Contract: Board approval to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Policing Contract for services from the Marion County Sheriff s Office effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 per the terms and conditions as presented in your background materials. Resolution: Regarding A Memorandum of Understanding: Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between River Valley Local Schools and the RVTA (River Valley Teacher Association), as presented in your background materials. Certificated Personnel Res. 182-14 Mr. Osborne moved, seconded by Mrs. Richards to approve the following certificated personnel actions as recommended by the superintendent: Certificated Personnel Supplementals: Board approval of the following individuals, to grade student work through the Apex Elective Course grant, as outlined in your background materials. Mark Bollinger - $2,200 for 11 students Amy Jordan - $400 for 2 students Deb Flower - $1,200 for 6 students 3
Certificated Personnel Supplementals: Board approval of the following individuals for a limited one (1) year supplemental limited contract for the 2014-15 school year contingent upon completion of any necessary requirements for employment/certification, per information in your background materials. Kevin Keller Varsity Girls Track Coach - $4,196.63 Ron Keiser Boys Track Assistant Coach - $2,517.98 Randy Leach Varsity Baseball Coach - $4,196.63 Certificated Personnel Volunteers: Board approval of the following as volunteer assistant coaches for 2014-15 school year, contingent upon completion of any necessary requirements for certification, and per your background materials. Barry Egan Volunteer Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Lauren Morrow Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Certificated Personnel Salary Adjustment: Board approval of a salary adjustment for Clayton Greiwe, effective November 11, 2014, from BA 15 to MA, Step 3 $41,896, and who has obtained the necessary college or university credits to qualify for such an adjustment, per your background materials. Certificated Personnel - Substitute Teacher Approval: Board approval of Substitute Teacher List for November 2014 as recommended by the North Central Ohio ESC and presented in your background material. Classified Personnel Res. 183-14 actions: Mrs. Richards moved, seconded by Mr. Osborne to approve the following classified personnel Classified Personnel Resignation: Board approval to accept the letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Tom Perini, bus mechanic, with regrets and best wishes, effective December 31, 2014, as presented in your background materials. Classified Personnel Resignation: Board approval to accept the letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement, from Mary Jo Grose, HS Guidance Secretary, with regrets and best wishes, effective January 31, 2015, as presented in your background materials. Classified Personnel - Employment: Board approval to employ Sandra Griscom as assistant treasurer from December 15, 2014 to December 31, 2014 on a per diem basis as stated in treasurer s contract. Classified Personnel - Supplemental Contracts: Board approval of the following individuals for a limited one (1) year supplemental limited contract for the 2014-15 school year contingent upon completion of any necessary requirements for employment/certification as presented in your background materials. Leslie Ross Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach - $2,517.98 Josh Loyer Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach - $2,517.98 Aric Smith Varsity Boys Track Coach - $4,196.63 Bill Fegley Girls Track Assistant Coach - $2,517.98 Phil Shepler Varsity Softball Coach - $4,196.63 4
Classified Personnel Substitutes: Board approval of the following individuals as classified substitutes for the 2014-2015 school year, contingent upon completion of any necessary requirements for employment/certification. Brandi Bryant Al Feaver Classified Personnel Volunteers: Board approval of the following individuals as volunteer assistant coaches for the 2014-15 school year, contingent upon completion of any necessary requirements for certification, and per your background materials. Lindsay Hamilton Volunteer Assistant Varsity Softball Coach Brian Spires Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach James Hessler Volunteer Weight Room Supervisor ADJOURN Res. 184-14 Mrs. Richards moved, seconded by Mr. Osborne to adjourn the regular meeting of the River Valley Board of Education at 8:15 p.m.. 5