Perry Local Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda February 16, 2016 This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda. I. Opening of Meeting A. Call to Order 1. The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Perry Local School District is called to order at p.m. in the Tarbuck Center Conference Room. 2. Roll Call: Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Hacking, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Sines, Mr. Welch Please stand and join the Board in the pledge to our flag. II. Review of Minutes A. Review of Minutes Review of Minutes from the Regular meeting of January 19, 2016 and Organization and Special meetings of January 5, 2016 and corrected minutes of December 15, 2015. The Board hereby waives the public reading of these minutes and shall post them accordingly. (Exhibit I) B. Approval of Minutes as Recorded 1. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board approve the minutes as recorded from the Regular meeting of January 19, 2016 and Organization and Special meetings of January 5, 2016 and corrected minutes of December 15, 2015, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. 2. Roll Call: Mrs. Hacking, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Sines, Mr. Welch, Mr. Farrell III. Superintendent s Spotlight State Auditor Presentation - Audit Award of Distinction Angela Germano Science Teacher of the Year Recognition IV. Committee Reports V. Administrative Updates VI. Public Participation (15 minutes) A. Recognition of Requests for Public Participation VII. Consent Agenda A. Donations The Board is asked to accept the following donations from the sources indicated for deposit into the account and/or department listed, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. Donor Amount/Item Program/Department Extended Housing Inc. $50.00 PHS Wrestling Team Amvets Post 1971 $500.00 PHS Principal s Fund
Donor Amount/Item Program/Department Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. $30.97 PHS Principal s Fund Rita M Long $25.00 PHS Baseball Team B. Approval of Change of Status/Reclassification/Contract Adjustment 1. The certificated/licensed staff members listed below have filed evidence of advanced academic training sufficient to qualify for contract adjustments. Pursuant to the collective bargaining unit agreement, the Board is asked to approve the following salary adjustments for the 2015-2016 school year (effective January 4, 2016), as recommended by the Local Superintendent, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, and Chief Financial Officer. Name New Degree/Step Rhonda Koch MA+15 Step 10 Holly Spangenberg MA Step 6 2. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the Board is asked to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to compensate the certificated/licensed teachers of Social Studies, Math, Science, Language Arts, and Foreign Language listed below who are: PHS: assigned more than two preparations a semester or more than three preparations for the school year PMS: assigned to three preparations for the school year PHS/PMS: assigned more than 5 non-core preparations or PES: classroom teacher with class sizes of 27 or more students for the 2015-2016 school year and are entitled to the $1,000.00 contractual stipend for their work, as recommended by the Local Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer and building principal. Teacher Class Preparations Semester Jeff Miller Band 5, 6, 7, 8, PHS Band, Guitar All Year Beth Singer Choir 5, 6, 7, 8, Treb Choir, PHS Choir All Year Lisa Gigante English 4, French 1, 2, 3, 4 (year) All Year French 7A, French 8B, Cindy Pinter ELA 7, ELA 8, Honors ELA 8 Matt Cardina Spanish 5A, 6B, 7A, 8B All Year Valerie Burke Algebra 1 (year) Honors Algebra (year), All Year Honors Algebra (block), Honors Geometry (block) Robert Bals Science 5, Math 5, Math 5/6 All Year Dave Rowan Geometry by Design, Honors PreCalculus, 1 PreCalculus Bonnie Kovacic Algebra I, Geometry, Robotics: Intro to C 1 Kathy Traina Applied Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP 2 Calculus BC Joel Dixon Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II 1 Sonia Rodriguez Spanish III, Native Speakers I, II 1 Dave Kahoun Statistics, Advanced Math Concepts, Honors 1 Algebra II, AP Statistics Josh Kenesky AP Biology, Biology, Honors Biology 2 Ryan Kiddey AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, General 2 Chemistry Matt Rosati Honors Modern World History, Modern World 2 History, Contemporary World Issues Greg Blakesmith Biology, American History, Honors American 2 History Bill Gray Honors Physics, AP Physics 1, General Physics 1 1 Perry Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda 2 of 7 January 19, 2016
Teacher Class Preparations Semester Jennifer Hunter English III, AP English III, Journalism 1-4, All Year Yearbook 1-3, Honors English III Rich Stavar English I, AP English IV, Honors English 11, All Year Academic Decathlon Bill Sarvis Entrepreneurship 1, 2 & Cisco 1 & 3, 2 & 4 All Year Financial Management Deborah Suba Art I, II, III, IV & Ceramics, Adv. Ceramics, All Year AP Art Ryan Zusy Introduction to Design and Fabrication, Design and Fabrication 1, 2 & Manufacturing Design and Fabrication 1, 2 & Geometry by Design All Year C. Disposal of Property The Board is asked to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to dispose of the bleachers located at Manchester West, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, as they are obsolete and have no useful value to the District, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer. (Exhibit II) D. Approval of Consent Agenda 1. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board approve the items listed above on the Consent Agenda, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. 2. Roll Call: Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Sines, Mr. Welch, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Hacking VIII. Superintendent s Report A. Personnel 1. Acceptance of Retirement The Board is asked to accept the retirement of the employee listed below from the position indicated, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Supervisor of Special Education. Name Position Effective Date Cindy Avalon Educational Associate May 31, 2016 2. Approval of Appointments a. The Board is asked to approve the employment of the individual listed below for the position and rate of pay indicated, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Transition meetings were scheduled for January 27 & February 4, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 pm at PHS. (Funds for this position will be paid out of 21 st CCLC Grant funds.) Name Position Effective Date Rate of Pay/ Stipend Rhonda Koch Transition to High School Meeting Facilitator January 27, 2016 $29.00/hr. up to 6 hours Perry Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda 3 of 7 January 19, 2016
b. The Board is asked to approve the employment of the individuals listed below for the Credit Flexibility and Independent Study supplemental position and rate of pay indicated for the 2015-2016 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Supplemental Position # of Rate of Pay students Bonnie Kovacic Robot Programming 1 $200.00/student Bonnie Kovacic Robotics II 4 $200.00/student Bonnie Kovacic Robot Programming 1 $200.00/student Bonnie Kovacic Robotics 1 $200.00/student Bonnie Kovacic AP Computer Science 1 $200.00/student Allison Jericho English IV 2 $200.00/student Lisa Gigante French II 1 $200.00/student Lisa Gigante English IV 1 $200.00/student Bill Crow AP Environmental Science 5 $200.00/student Josh Shoup Physical Education PFIT 1 $200.00/student Mike Crissinger Physical Education 1 $200.00/student Shelley Monas Health 2 $200.00/student Jodi Rzeszotarski Forensic Psychology 1 $200.00/student Jodi Rzeszotarski Conspiracy Theories 1 $200.00/student Kathy Traina Calculus BC 2 $200.00/student Sonia Rodriguez Spanish IV 1 $200.00/student Sarah Rivera Engineering II 1 $200.00/student Sarah Rivera Engineering III 1 $200.00/student c. In accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Perry Board of Education and OAPSE Local #367, pending a probationary period sixty (60) work days as noted, the Board is asked to approve the employment of the individual listed below for the position and rate of pay indicated pending successful completion of required employment paperwork, background check and certification, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations. Name Position Effective Date Rate of Pay Melvin Hennessey III Bus Mechanic Probationary Period: February 17 May 11, 2016 February 17, 2016 Step 0 $17.95/hr. d. Due to an increase in enrollment/riders, the Board is asked to approve the employment of the individual listed below for the After School Program Transportation - Term 2 position and rate of pay indicated, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Funds for this position will be paid out of 21 st CCLC Grant funds. Name Position Days/Hours Effective Date Rate of Pay Cindy Hennessey Bus Operator M-Th - 1.25 hrs. Fri 1 hr. January 25, 2016 $25.47/hr. e. The Board is asked to approve the employment of the individual listed below for the Athletic Supplemental indicated for the 2015-2016 school year, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Athletic Director. Name Supplemental Position Effective Date Rate of Pay William Crow PHS Intramural December 1, 2015 Tier C Boys Basketball Coach $2,788 Perry Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 7 February 16, 2016
f. The Board is asked to approve the employment of the individuals listed below for the Spring Athletic supplemental position and rate of pay indicated for the 2015-2016 school year, pending successful completion of required employment paperwork, background check and certification, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Athletic Director. Name Spring Athletic Tier Rate of Pay Supplemental Position Leslie Monroe PMS Boys Tennis B (2) $2,266 Coleen Moskowitz PMS Boys/Girls Track C $2,091 Brandy Siegel PMS Boys/Girls Track A (1) $1,741 Heather Horton PMS Boys/Girls Track A (1) $1,741 Chris Bezzeg PHS Faculty Manager A (1) $1,219 Rob Walker PMS Boys Tennis Volunteer Tayler Sbrocco PHS Softball Volunteer Kelly Richards PHS Boys/Girls Track Volunteer Jeff Hartmann PHS Baseball Volunteer Scott Martin PHS Baseball Volunteer g. The Board is asked to approve the employment of the individuals listed below for the Fall Athletic supplemental position and rate of pay indicated for the 2016-2017 school year, pending successful completion of required employment paperwork, background check and certification, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Fall Athletic Tier Rate of Pay Supplemental Position David Kahoun PHS Boys Head Golf Coach B (3) $5,347 Dawn Frankel PHS Cheerleading C $2,511 William Sarvis PHS Boys/Girls Cross Country C $5,924 Head Coach Matthew Rosati PHS Football Head Coach C $8,074 Richard Stavar PHS Girls Head Soccer Coach C $5,924 Maggie Lombardi PHS Volleyball Head Coach C $6,101 h. The Board is asked to approve the Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer to enter into a contract with the individual listed below for the position indicated as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Athletic Director. (Exhibit III) Name Position Effective Date Josh Shoup PAC Personal Trainer February 12, 2016 i. The Board is asked to approve the employment of the individuals listed below for the substitute position a indicated at the Board approved rate of pay, pending successful completion of required employment paperwork, background check and certification, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. Name Substitute Position Effective Date Thomas dehaas, Jr. Substitute Custodian February 8, 2016 Carol Hudec Substitute Custodian February 8, 2016 Perry Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 7 February 16, 2016
B. Other Approval of Field Trip 1. The Board is asked to approve an out-of-state field trip to Myrtle Beach for the PHS Track Team to attend the Beach Run Invitational from March 28 through April 3, 2016, as recommended by the Local Superintendent, Athletic Director and Building Principal. (Cost to athlete - $300. Track student activity account will pay the remainder. There will be no cost to the Board of Education for this field trip.) (Exhibit IV) 2. The Board is asked to approve an out-of-state field trip to Myrtle Beach for the PHS Softball Team to attend a softball tournament from March 28 through April 3, 2016, as recommended by the Local Superintendent, Athletic Director and Building Principal. (Cost to athlete - $500. Softball student activity account will pay the remainder. There will be no cost to the Board of Education for this field trip.) (Exhibit V) C. Approval of the Superintendent s Report 1. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board approve the items listed above on the Superintendent s Report, as recommended by the Local Superintendent. 2. Roll Call: Mrs. Sines, Mr. Welch, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Hacking, Mr. Roberts IX. Chief Financial Officer s Report A. Approval of Financial Reports The Board is asked to approve the financial reports from January 2016, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. (Exhibit VI) B. Contracts and Agreements 1. The Board is asked to approve the College Credit Plus Primary Pathway Partnership Agreement with Lakeland Community College, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Director of Student Services and College and Career Readiness. (Exhibit VII) 2. The Board is asked to approve the College Credit Plus Agreement with Kent State University, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Director of Student Services and College and Career Readiness. (Exhibit VIII) 3. The Board is asked to approve the College Credit Plus Agreement with Lake Erie College, as recommended by the Local Superintendent and Director of Student Services and College and Career Readiness. (Exhibit IX) C. Expenditures The Board is asked to authorize an expenditure to Midwest Band in the amount of $57,700.50 for the purchase of 130 band uniforms, as recommended by the High School Principal, Local Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer. (Exhibit X) D. Approval of the Chief Financial Officer s Report 1. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board approve the items listed above on the Chief Financial Officer s Report, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. 2. Roll Call: Mr. Welch, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Hacking, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Sines Perry Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 7 February 16, 2016
X. Unfinished Business XI. XII. New Business Correspondence and Announcements Communications to the Board of Education Mr. Farrell Upcoming Events/Meetings Mr. Farrell 1. The next Special Board Meeting is Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 6:30 in the Tarbuck Center Conference Room. 2. The next Regular Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 6:30 in the Tarbuck Center Conference Room. XIII. Public Participation (15 minutes) A. Recognition of Requests for Public Participation XIV. Adjournment A. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education be adjourned at p.m. to the call of the President. B. Roll Call: Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Sines, Mr. Welch, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Hacking In accordance with State and Federal law, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities who wish to attend and/or participate in school events. Such individuals should notify Superintendent if they require a reasonable accommodation. Perry Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda Page 7 of 7 February 16, 2016