BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST LIVERPOOL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT James Herring, Superintendent Todd Puster, Treasurer Janice Martin, Board President Robert Estell, Board Vice-President, Brian Allen, Board Member Scott Dieringer, Board Member; Larry Walton, Board Member 1.0 Call to Order & Roll Call Regular Meeting April 14, 2014 6:00 P.M. AGENDA Mr. Allen Mr. Dieringer Mr. Estell Ms. Martin Mr. Walton 2.0 Participation 2.1 Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Public Participation on Agenda Items Only In accordance with Ohio Revised Code & Board Policy BDDH The Board requires that public participants be residents of this District, an employee of this District, or a representative of employees of the District. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes. No participant may address or question Board members individually. The presiding officer may interrupt, warn, or terminate a speaker s statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. Copies of Board Policy BDDH are posted in their entirety in the Board Room. 3.0 Approval of Minutes 3.1 March 24, 2014 3.2 March 26, 2014 Special Meeting 3.3 April 2, 2014 Special Meeting 4.0 Superintendent s GOOD NEWS Report 5.0 Correspondence
6.0 Old Business 7.0 New Business 8.0 Treasurer s Recommendations/Reports 8.1 Financial Reports & Appropriations Resolution a. Approve Financial Reports, Vouchers Issued Report and Investment and Interim Deposit Reports for March 2014. b. Approve Appropriation Modifications, Increases and Decreases for March 2014. c. Approve Donations for March 2014. 8.2 Emergency Levy Renewal Authorize the Treasurer to submit to the Columbiana County Board of Elections a Resolution to proceed with calling an election for the renewal for a five-year period of time of an Emergency Levy that raises $1,058.000 per year. [This is the second of two Resolutions the Board must adopt to place this issue on the November 4, 2014 ballot. The Columbiana County Auditor s Certificate of Estimated Property Tax Millage Rate is attached.] 8.3 OME-RESA Electricity Purchasing Cooperative Authorize the Treasurer to renew the participation of the District in the OME-RESA electricity purchasing cooperative. The District s current pricing is good through June 30, 2014, and this action will allow the District to obtain renewal pricing. [See attached.] 8.4 Medicaid Agreed Upon Procedures Audit Review Authorize the Treasurer to engage the services of Rea & Associates, New Philadelphia, Ohio, for the purpose of verifying the data reported in the Medicaid School Program Agency Cost Report for fiscal years 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. The cost is $1,975.00 per fiscal year and preparation of this report is required as a condition of receiving federal funds 2
under the Medicaid program. (This is an increase of $25 per fiscal year from the prior three-year engagement.) [See attached.] 8.5 Westgate Roof Improvements Project Accept the plans and specifications for the Westgate roofing improvements project as prepared by BSHM Architects and authorize the Treasurer to advertise for bids for the project. (Note: This recommendation may be modified or withdrawn based on the outcome of a Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14.) 8.6 Recommendation the Board approve going out for bid concerning the expansion tank and Main Distribution Panel for East Liverpool High School. 9.0 Superintendent s Recommendations/Reports 9.1 Personnel Resignations. I wish to recommend the Board s approval of the following resignations. 1. Paula Ekis, as Principal at North Elementary, effective July 31, 2014. Mrs. Ekis has been employed with East Liverpool City Schools for 4 years. We wish her well and thank her for her service. 2. Sandra Bevington, as a Teacher s Aide for East Liverpool City Schools, effective July 1, 2014. Ms. Bevington has been employed with East Liverpool City Schools for 25 years. We wish her well and thank her for her service. 3
3. Karen Kavulick, as a teacher for East Liverpool City Schools, effective May 31, 2014. Ms. Kavulick has been employed with East Liverpool City Schools for 30.5 years. We wish her well and thank her for her service. 4. Linda Allen, as a custodian for East Liverpool City Schools, effective May 31, 2014. Mrs. Allen has been employed with East Liverpool City Schools for 29 years. We wish her well and thank her for her service. 5. Jerrica Talbott, as a teacher s aide for East Liverpool City Schools, effective at the close of the school day April 18, 2014. Ms. Talbott has been employed with East Liverpool City Schools for 2 years. We wish her well and thank her for her service. 9.2 Personnel Teacher Limited Contracts. I wish to recommend the Board s approval for the following individuals to receive a limited contract, effective with the 2014-2015 school year. These recommendations are in accordance with Article VIII Section C page 44 of the ELEA contract. NAME SCHOOL CONTRACT STEP 1. Ed Adamson High School 3 year B-20 2. Arlene Angeloff High School 2 year A-11 3. Gerald Bartlett High School 1 year B-5 4. Karen Blakeley Junior High 3 year BB-4 5. Carey Brookhart Junior High 2 year A-4 6. Maurice Brown Westgate 2 year A-2 7. Jacquelyn Bryan Westgate 2 year BB-3 8. Brad Conley High School 3 year BB-20 9. Nate Conley Junior High 1 year A-1 10. Deborah Cunningham High School 2 year BB-11 11. Courtney Dalrymple Westgate 2 year B-2 4
12. Jennifer Davidson LaCroft 2 year A-6 13. Michele Davis High School 3 year A-6 14. Phillip Davis LaCroft 2 year BB-2 15. Betsi Deshler LaCroft 3 year A-4 16. Nicole Dozier High School 2 year B-11 17. Andrea Felekey North 1 year B-1 18. Frank Fisher High School 2 year A-7 19. Amy Furman North 1 year BB-10 20. Lisa Gealy Junior High 3 year A-4 21. Kim Grossman Junior High 3 year B-4 22. Deena Hunt Junior High 3 year BB-4 23. Karley Jones North 2 year B-2 24. Mary Kaufman Westgate 3 year BB-5 25. Ashley Kistler LaCroft 1 year A-8 26. Dave Long High School 3 year B-20 27. Joshua Ludwig High School 2 year BB-11 28. Patrick Maharick High School 3 year BB-19 29. Meaghan Manning North 3 year B-4 30. Rachael Midcap North 1 year B-3 31. Andy Miller Junior High 3 year BB-5 32. Jill Monroe Westgate 2 year B-2 33. Brittney Morgan North 1 year B-4 34. Danielle Mrofchak LaCroft 3 year A-4 35. Margaret Myers High School 3 year A-11 36. Breaca Nelson LaCroft 2 year BB-4 37. Richard Prescott Junior High 3 year A-9 38. Lindsay Ramsey LaCroft 3 year BB-7 39. William Ramsey High School 1 year B-7 40. Debbie Reed High School 2 year A-3 41. Marsha Schultz LaCroft 1 year A-8 42. Brianna Shadel North 2 year A-2 43. Andrea Tenzek LaCroft 1 year B-9 44. John Torma High School 1 year B-10 45. Dana Vulgamore LaCroft/North 1 year A-10 46. Nancy Welling LaCroft 3 year A-10 47. Ryan Willis High School 1 year BB-2 48. Cassondra Wilson Westgate 1 year A-2 49. Christopher Winebold LaCroft 1 year B-2 9.7 Personnel Recommendation of the Board s approval of the grievance settlement which was filed by Lisa Palmer on September 9, 2013 alleging that Article 25.01 and 25.02 were violated. 5
9.8 Recommendation the Board approves the 2013-2014 school calendar contingency plan. (Calamity Make-Up Days 5/27, 5/28, 5/29) (April 17 th was already approved). 9.9 Personnel Certified Extra-Curricular Appointment. I wish to recommend the Board s approval of the following certified extra-curricular appointment for the 2014-2015 school year. This recommendation was presented by Principal Randy Taylor. 1. Greg Adkins, as Advisor (Sophomore) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Adkins will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $419.73. 2. Robert Shansky, as Athletic Director for East Liverpool City Schools. Mr. Shansky will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $5,176.46. 3. M. Quinn Carter, as Assistant Athletic Director for East Liverpool City Schools. Mr. Carter will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $2,658.19. 4. Nate Conley, as Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Conley will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $5,176.46. 6
5. William (Andy) Miller, as Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Miller will be placed on Step 0 of the approved salary schedule, which is $2,433.54. 6. Lisa Gealy, as Varsity Cheerleading Advisor at East Liverpool High School. Mrs. Gealy will be placed on Step 1 of the approved salary schedule, which is $2,525.13. 7. Alison Jackson, as Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Advisor at East Liverpool High School. Mrs. Jackson will be placed on Step 1 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,940.40. 8. Scott Thornberry, as Varsity Cross Country Coach at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Thornberry wll be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $3,019.13. Vote: Mr. Allen Mr. Dieringer 9. Tonyea Roberts, as Equipment Manager (Spring) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Roberts will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,748.79. 7
Vote: Mr. Allen Mr. Dieringer 10. Michele Davis, as Swimming Coach at East Liverpool High School. Mrs. Davis will be placed on Step 0 of the approved salary schedule, which is $2,500.13. 11. Greg Adkins, as Ticket Manager for East Liverpool City Schools. Mr. Adkins will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $3,019.13. 12. Scott Thornberry, as Varsity Boys Track Coach at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Thornberry will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $3,019.13. 13. Tonyea Roberts, as Varsity Girls Track Coach at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Roberts will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $3,019.13. 14. Lori Adkins, as Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach at East Liverpool High School. Mrs. Adkins will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,933.48. 8
15. Lisa Ensinger, as Vocal Extracurricular at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Ensinger will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,306.71. 16. Robert Shansky, as Volleyball (Varsity) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Shansky will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $3,019.13. 17. Amanda Reed, as Volleyball (9 th Grade) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Reed will be placed on Step 2 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,732.15. 18. Beverly DeSarro, as Volleyball (7 th Grade) at East Liverpool Junior High School. Ms. DeSarro will be placed on Step 1 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,681.70. 9.10 Personnel-Non-Certified Extra Curricular Appointments. I wish to recommend the Board s approval of the following non-certified extracurricular appointments for the 2014-2015 school year. These recommendations were presented by Principal Randy Taylor. These appointments are in accordance with section 3313.53 of the Ohio Revised Code. 1. Joseph Wines, 1660 Shadyside Avenue, East Liverpool, Ohio as Basketball (8 th Grade Boys) at East Liverpool Junior High School. Mr. Wines will be placed on Step 2 of the approved salary schedule, which is $2,374.37. 9
2. Joseph Davis, 47581 Lyman Drive, East Liverpool, Ohio, as Bowling at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Davis will be placed on Step 1 of the approved salary schedule, which is $2,525.13. 3. Charles Payne, 15372 Strader Road, East Liverpool, Ohio, as Soccer (Varsity Asst Boys) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Payne will be placed on Step 1 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,787.78. 4. Jimmy Joe Savage, 620 Inez Avenue, East Liverpool, Ohio, as Sports Information Director at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Savage will be placed on Step 3 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,827.41. 5. Kimberly DiLoreto, 3255 Kingsridge Court, East Liverpool, Ohio, as Tennis (Varsity Girls) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. DiLoreto will be placed on Step 1 of the approved salary schedule, which is $2,525.13. 6. Rebecca Jordan, 258 Duncan Avenue, East Liverpool, Ohio, as Volleyball (Varsity Asst) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Jordan will be placed on Step 1 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,787.78. 10
7. Hali DeSarro, 3251 Hoffman Court, East Liverpool, Ohio, as Volleyball (8 th Grade) at East Liverpool Junior High School. Ms. DeSarro will be placed on Step 2 of the approved salary schedule, which is $1,732.15. 9.11 Personnel Substitute Cafeteria Worker/Cafeteria Aide. I wish to recommend the Board s approval of the following individual as a substitute cafeteria worker/cafeteria aide for the 2013-2014 school year. 1. Robin Haught, 1320 Sunnyside Avenue, East Liverpool, Ohio 10.0 Committee Recommendations/Reports 10.1 Athletic Chairperson Scott Dieringer, Member Randy Taylor Member Brian Allen 10.2 Audit/Finance/Legal/Policy Chairperson Robert Estell, Member Brian Allen 10.3 O.S.F.C. Project Liaison/Buildings and Grounds/Transportation Chairperson Scott Dieringer, Member Larry Walton 10.4 Personnel Chairperson Janice Martin, Member Robert Estell 10.5 Curriculum & Technology Chairperson Brian Allen, Member Scott Dieringer 10.6 Midland/East Liverpool Oversite Committee Chairperson Randy Taylor, Member Janice Martin, Member Melanie Carfolo, Member Todd Puster, Member James Herring 11.0 Standing Appointment Recommendations/Reports 11.1 Fawcett Foundation 11
Designee Larry Walton, Alternate Scott Dieringer 11.2 East Liverpool High School Alumni Association City Schools Education and Scholarship Fund Designee Larry Walton, Alternate Brian Allen 11.3 Legislative Liaison/OSBA Delegate Designee Larry Walton, Alternate Robert Estell 12.0 Public Participation for Non-Agenda Items 13.0 Board Table Comments 14.0 Announcements 15.0 Executive Session, In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 121.22 for provisions, as moved and applicable. Time To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official. For the purchase or sale of property. Conferences with an attorney for pending or imminent court action. Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations/bargaining sessions. Matters required to be kept confidential by law. Specialized details of security arrangements. Time Entered: 16.0 Return/Action from Executive Session, as applicable. Time 17.0 Adjournment Time 12