PYMATUNING VALLEY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION June 12, 2017 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES The Pymatuning Valley Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Veterans Memorial Performing Arts Center with the following members present: President Eric Senor, Vice President Josh Peyton, Mr. Curt Harvey, and Mrs. Margaret Struna. Mr. Duane Marcy was absent. President Senor invited all present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by each person introducing themselves. Mr. Mike Candela, along with Mrs. Susan Hill from the Andover Public Library and the Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce, presented each student of the month with a certificate. Mrs. Billie Williams and Mrs. Teresa Cecelic introduced Chloe Fee, May Primary School student of the month. Mr. Dan Jackson introduced Samantha Kidd, May High School student of the month. Sophia Chambers, May Middle School student of the month was not in attendance. Mr. Candela along with Asst. Track Coach Annie Siembor and Asst. Track Coach Ryan Shontz recognized and presented awards to the following student athletes: a. MacKenzie Inman, State Qualifer in Track & Field b. Gabe Warsing, State Champion in Track & Field Mr. Candela recognized and presented a plaque to this school year retirees: a. Mr. John Hulburt, 32 years of service b. Mr. Jeffrey Petrilli, 32 years of service Mrs. Vinnie Hinson from the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Andover notified the Board that this year s Back to School Bash will be held at the Primary School Building in the Sunshine Room on August 15. Each building principal gave a brief update for their building.
Correspondence concerning a leave of absence from a certified employee was reviewed. Mr. Harvey moved to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2017 Regular Meeting with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Marcy-Absent, President Senor-Yes. Motion passed. Mr. Harvey moved to approve the Financial Reports for May with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Marcy- Absent, President Senor-Yes. Motion passed. Mr. Peyton moved to approve the Payments of Bills for May with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Marcy- Absent, President Senor-Yes. Motion passed Mrs. Struna moved to approve the Investments for May with Mr. Harvey seconding the motion. Roll call: Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Marcy- Absent, President Senor-Abstain. Motion passed. No one spoke during the time for the public to speak. There was no old business. Mr. Candela recommended that the Board approve the following recommendations: 1. Employment Recommendations: a. Reassign Justin Dye from Primary School Music Teacher to High School and Middle School/ Instrumental Teacher under a two year contract at the negotiated salary rate: Step 1, $36,222.00 effective July 1, 2017. b. Employ John Davis as a High School Physical Science Teacher under a one year contract at the negotiated salary rate: Step 9, $54,784.00 effective August 15, 2017.
c. Employ the following as Virtual Summer School Instructors at a rate of $50.00 per student: 1. David Miller Social Studies 2. Colleen Hermann Language Arts 3. Misty Hussing Math 4. Anne Siembor Science d. Employ Michael Pearlman as the School Resource Officer under a one year contract effective August 17, 2017. e. Employ Pam Hudson as a Home Instructor at a rate of $17.00 per hour effective May 18, 2017. f. Employ the following classified substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year: Cafeteria 1. Kim Crawford 2. Melissa Dunbar 3. Carrie Trembly 4. Jennifer Hubbard 5. Kelly Van Kanegan 6. Amanda Lockwood 7. Mary Adkins Custodians 1. Eric Farmer 2. Amanda Lockwood 3. Carrie Trembly 4. Heather Wolf 5. Paul Wolf 6. Andrea Drnek 7. Mary Adkins 8. Gloria Schlecht 9. Ruth Ann Guman 10. Kathy Kotanichek 11. Bill Cahill 12. Jennifer Hubbard 13. Mark Limestoll Maintenance 1. Mark Limestoll 2. Eric Farmer 3. Steve Hlabse 4. Mitchell Dick 5. Travis Kiser 6. Cody Ellis
f. Employ the following classified substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year: (continued) Bus Mechanic 1. Steve Hlabse 2. Eric Farmer PV Educational Aides 1. Becky Buford 2. Rene Holz 3. Amy Hurst 4. Pauline McPaul 5. Shannon Edelman 6. Danette Dismukes Secretary 1. Kim Crawford 2. Danette Dismukes 3. Rene Holz g. Employ Charlie Hussing and Chris Nowakowski as Substitute Maintenance workers at a rate of $25.00 per hour effective June 5, 2017. h. Approve a leave of absence for Misty Hussing beginning in September of 2017 and returning at the end of October 2017. i. Employ the following under one year limited Supplemental and Activity Contracts for the 2017-2018 school year at the negotiated salary rate: High School Supplementals: 1. Head Track Coach Kevin Brown 2. Asst. Track Coach Ryan Shontz 3. Asst. Track Coach Andrea Wonderling 4. Asst. Track Coach Anne Siembor 5. Head Baseball Coach Justin Smith 6. Asst & JV Baseball Coach Jerry King 7. Head Softball Coach Emily Pittman 8. Asst. & JV Softball Coach Sean Freeman 9. Asst. & JV Girls Basketball Coach Tom Ritari 10. Athletic Director Melody Nowakowski 11. Ticket Manager Eugenia Stroeter 12. Cheerleading Advisor Andrea Wonderling 13. Instrumental Music Director Justin Dye 14. Choral Music Director Taylor Peel 15. Spring Musical Director Taylor Peel 16. Yearbook Advisor Scott Wludyga
High School Supplementals: (continued) 17. Freshman Class Advisor Misty Hussing 18. Sophomore Class Advisor Kristy Dismukes 19. Junior Class Advisor Andrea Wonderling 20. Senior Class Advisor Anne Siembor 21. Student Council Advisor Amy Moyer 22. Scholastic Bowl Advisor Anne Siembor 23. Nat l Honor Soc. Advisor Colleen Hermann Middle School Supplementals: 1. Jr. High Boys Track Coach Christian Payne 2. Jr. High Girls Track Coach Amanda Phillips 3. 7 th Gr. Volleyball Coach Kayla Feydo 4. Athletic Director Andy Gray 5. Instrumental Music Director Justin Dye 6. Vocals Music Director Taylor Peel 7. Drama Director Taylor Peel 8. Overnight Extended Trip Sponsor Tracy Cleland Mr. Harvey moved to approve the Superintendent s employment recommendations with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Marcy-Absent, President Senor-Yes. Motion passed. Mr. Candela recommended that the Board approve the following recommendations and Mr. Candela asked for a combined vote from the Board on recommendations 2 through 11 with no objections from the Board: 2. Approve the list of open enrollment students for Pymatuning Valley Local Schools for the 2017-2018 school year. (Exhibit A ) 3. Approve membership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2017-2018 school year. (Exhibit B ) 4. Approve the Central Ohio Medical Review Service Agreement to commence on July 1, 2017 and end June 30, 2018. (Exhibit C ) 5. Approve coverage through Ohio School Plan for Auto, Liability, Property and Violence coverage at an annual cost of $59,667.00 effective July 1, 2017. (Exhibit D )
6. Approve payment of late arriving bills before June 30, 2017. 7. Authorize FY2017 year-end transfers, adjustments, additions, and deletions to revenues, appropriations and line items as needed. 8. Approve the new Credit Card Policy, File DJH. (Exhibit E ) 9. Approve the ELLs (English Language Learner instruction) service agreement with A-Tech beginning July 1, 2017. (Exhibit F ) 10. Approve the High School Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 school year. (Exhibit G ) 11. Accept the following donations: a. Pymatuning Valley Athletic Boosters donated $500.00 to go towards the Cross Country Timer and $375.00 for the Invitational Timer Fee. b. James & Sonia Malz donated $2,000.00 to the Gold Pride Scholarship Fund. c. The PV Laker Academic Boosters donated $460.18 to the High School for scholastic awards. d. The Andover Bank donated $650.00 to the Multimedia class for their production of a video. Mr. Harvey made a motion to approve the Superintendent s recommendations 2 through 11 with Mrs. Struna seconding the motion. Roll call: Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mr. Marcy-Absent, President Senor-Abstain. Motion passed. During the time for staff with comments, Mr. John Davis thanked the Board for their approval in hiring him. Mr. John Hulburt thanked the Superintendent, Building Principals and the Board. Mr. Jackson thanked Mr. Hulburt and Mr. Jeffrey Petrilli for their years of service and the extra time and efforts they poured into student extracurriculars over the years to make their programs great. Mr. Candela thanked Mr. Hulburt and his wife Mrs. Marcia Hulburt for her support. Mr. Candela also thanked and recognized Mr. Petrilli for all his efforts in all the various sports teams he has coached over the years.
During the time for Board Members with comments, Mr. Harvey thanked everyone for their efforts this past school year and gave special thanks to Mr. Hulburt for his services. Mrs. Struna thanked Mr. Hulburt and gave special thanks for the outstanding graduation ceremony coordinated by Mrs. Siembor and Mr. Hulburt. Mrs. Struna also praised everyone that helped put the Art Show together in making it into a great event this year. Mr. Peyton thanked both Mr. & Mrs. Hulburt and wished continued success for the music program. Mr. Senor thanked the Building Principals and gave special thanks to Mr. Hulburt and expressed that he will be greatly missed. During the time for the Public to speak, Mr. Leo Warsing asked the Board about the possibility of introducing a sign language class as an alternative to taking a foreign language class. Mr. Candela expressed that he was very open to that idea and will look into the possibility of implementing such a class. At 7:02 pm Mr. Peyton made a motion for the Board to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the potential discipline of personnel. Mrs. Struna seconded the motion. Roll call: Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna- Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Marcy-Absent, President Senor-Yes. Motion passed. At 7:57 pm Mr. Peyton made a motion for the Board to exit from executive session. Mrs. Struna seconded the motion. Roll call: Mr. Peyton-Yes, Mrs. Struna- Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Marcy-Absent, President Senor-Yes. Motion passed. At 7:58 pm Mrs. Struna made a motion for the Board to adjourn the regular meeting with Mr. Peyton seconding the motion. Roll call: Mrs. Struna-Yes, Mr. Peyton- Yes, Mr. Harvey-Yes, Mr. Marcy-Absent, President Senor-Yes. Motion passed.