Summary of Grand Valley Board of Education January 30 & February 6, 2017 Special Meetings and February 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Summer Poyer, Grade 8 Overall Spelling Bee Champion Spelling Bee Participants Special Meeting Monday, January 30, 2017 in the Grand Valley High School Study Hall at 6:00 p.m. Public Work Session: To discuss budget adjustments to accommodate current student counts. Special Meeting Monday, February 6, 2017 in the Grand Valley Board of Education Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. in Executive Session Regular Meeting Monday, February 13, 2017 in the Grand Valley High School Study Hall at 5:30 p.m. Executive Session followed by regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia, Mrs. Stanley, Mr. Hendershott, Mr. Keeney, Mr.Jackson PLEDGE TO FLAG: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Time: From 5:30 p.m. To 6:03 p.m. Motion by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Keeney o go into executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, official, licensee or student, unless the employee, official, licensee or student requests a public hearing with the following in attendance: Board, Superintendent, Treasurer, Jason McConnell, Luke Strohm and Carrie Rowland. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye MOTION CARRIED REGULAR SESSION: Time: 6:03 p.m. Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to return to regular session. 1
PUBLIC HEARING: To discuss the proposed 2017-2018 school calendar. See Exhibit A. BRIEFINGS: 1. STUDENT RECOGNITIONS Spelling Bee submitted by Cheri Garcher Overall Spelling Champion: Summer Poyer - grade 8 7th grade winner: Jonathan Farmwald 6th grade winner: Liza Suderman 5th grade winner: Stefany Hodgekins 4th grade winner: Jasmine Miller Summer Poyer will be representing our school at the Ashtabula County Spelling Bee on Wednesday evening, February 15, 2017 at 5:45 p.m. (UPDATE: Summer Poyer finished 6 th placed in the county. Great job Summer!) The winner of the County Bee will move onto the Area V Bee, which will be held at the Kirtland Public Library on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. 2. 2017-2018 Pay to Participate Policy and Fee Payment Form APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Mr. Hendershott and seconded by Mrs. Stanley to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2017 organizational & regular meeting, the January 30, 2017 and February 6, 2017 special meetings, and to waive the reading of the same. ROLL CALL: Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye MOTION CARRIED TREASURER S REPORTS: A. Disbursements for January, 2017 B. Financial Reports for January, 2017 C. Investments for January, 2017 D. Student Activity Appropriation adjustments for December, 2016 and January, 2017 in the amount of $45,281.32 Motion by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to approve the disbursements, financial reports, investments and student activity appropriation adjustments for January, 2017. ROLL CALL: Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Jackson aye MOTION CARRIED PERSONNEL RESOLUTION ITEMS: Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to approve the following personnel resolution items as recommended by the Superintendent: 1. Resolution to note the following staff member s Family Medical Leave request. Monica Massella, teacher, from February 22, 2017 to April 5, 2017. Marcella Tolnar, teacher, intermittent from April 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017. 2. Due to the lack of interested and qualified personnel within the Grand Valley School System, employ the following individuals on one-year limited supplemental contracts for the Spring 2016-2017 school year pending satisfactory completion of all requirements. Chandler Verhas Mitchell Lake Rachel Mansfield Baseball J. V. Coach Softball J.V. Coach Softball Varsity Assistant Coach 2
3. Employ the following certified teachers for the designated one-year limited supplemental contracts for the Fall of the 2017-2018 school year. Salaries as per negotiated salary schedule. Clinton Nims Aaron Brown Richard Marinelli Jennifer Hejduk Volleyball J.V. Coach Donna Shinault 7/8 th Grade Volleyball Coach (Girls 8 th ) Kurtis Fisher Cross Country Head Coach Elizabeth Carlson 7/8 th Grade Cross Country Coach Nate Mailach Soccer Head Coach (Girls) Donald Dingman Dramatic Advisor H.S. Fall Play Elizabeth Carlson Flag Line Advisor 4. Due to the lack of interested and qualified personnel within the Grand Valley School System, employ the following individuals on one-year limited supplemental contracts for the Fall of the 2017-2018 school year pending satisfactory completion of all requirements. Ralph Turk David Oscar Kelly Henson Rick Huffman 7/8 th Grade Football Coach 7/8 th Grade Football Coach Volleyball Head Coach Soccer Head Coach (Boys) ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye MOTION CARRIED PERSONNEL RESOLUTION ITEM: Motion by Mr. Hendershott and seconded by Mr. Keeney to approve the following personnel resolution item as recommended by the Superintendent: 1. Employ the following individual on one-year limited supplemental contract for the Fall of the 2017-2018 school year pending satisfactory completion of all requirements. Jim Stanley Assistant to the High School Band Director ROLL CALL: Mrs. Stanley abstain, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE OHIO SCHOOLS COUNCIL COOPERATIVE TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS AND BODIES: Motion by Mr. Keeney and seconded by Mrs.Stanley to authorize the Ohio Schools Council Cooperative to advertise and receive bids for school bus chassis and body: WHEREAS, the Grand Valley Local Schools Board of Education (Board) wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of one-77 passenger and one-28 passenger school bus chassis and body. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Grand Valley Local Schools Board of Education wishes to participate and authorizes the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and receive bids on behalf of said Board as per the specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of one-77 passenger and one-28 passenger school bus chassis and bodies. HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG: Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to approve the High School Course Catalog for the 2017-2018 school year. See Exhibit B. (Available to view in the high school office.) ROLL CALL: Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye MOTION CARRIED 3
MISCELLANEOUS CONSENT RESOLUTION ITEMS: Motion by Mr. Hendershott and seconded by Mr. Keeney to approve the following miscellaneous consent resolution items: 1. Approve State Road Occupational Medical Facility as the organization of record to perform bus driver physicals. 2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for College Credit Plus Alternative Funding Agreement between Eastern Gateway Community College and Grand Valley Local Schools to offer college level coursework to Grand Valley High School students for Fall 2017/Spring 2018. 3. Approve the College Credit Plus Master Agreement between Kent State University and Grand Valley Local Schools to offer college level coursework to Grand Valley High School students. This term shall be from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 4. Approve the College Credit Plus Affiliate Agreement between Lakeland Community College and Grand Valley Local Schools to offer college level coursework to Grand Valley High School students. The term of this Agreement shall begin May 22, 2017 (first day of Lakeland s summer term) and, unless earlier terminated, extend through May 20, 2018. 5. Accept the School Law Hotline Agreement between the law firm of McGown & Markling Co., L.P.A. and Grand Valley Local Schools for the provision of legal services as outlined in the agreement for the 2016-2017 school year (i.e., July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017). 6. Approve the following Student Activity Purpose Statement for the 2016-2017 school year: Grand Valley High School Wrestling 7. Accept the donation from Denise Fisher of $100.00 to the Athletic Trainer Fund Account # 3009219. 8. Approve the Youth Boys Summer Basketball Camp for boys entering Grades 4-8 from June 26, 2017 to June 30, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon submitted and supervised by Justin Turk. 9. Approve disposal of the obsolete equipment/textbooks as submitted by staff. See Exhibit C. (Available to view in the Board Office.) ROLL CALL: Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Jackson aye MOTION CARRIED BRIEFING: Discussion of possible reductions due to lower student numbers. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Time: From 7:06 p.m. To 8:00 p.m. Motion by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Keeney o go into executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, official, licensee or student, unless the employee, official, licensee or student requests a public hearing with the following in attendance: Board, Superintendent and Treasurer. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye MOTION CARRIED REGULAR SESSION: Time: 8:00 p.m. Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to return to regular session. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT: Time: 8:03 p.m. Motion by Mr. Keeney and seconded by Mr. Jackson to adjourn the February 13, 2017 regular Board of Education meeting. Next regular meeting date: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Grand Valley High School Study Hall 4
5 GRAND VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOLS JULY 2017 JUNE 2018 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR Adopted by the Grand Valley Board of Education on EXHIBIT A 176 Total Days for Students 2 Waiver Days for Students 184 Total Days for Teachers Student Hours 1,061/ Student Day = 5.96/Day Teacher Hours 1,348 / Teacher Day= 7.33/Day For All Buildings: GVHS, GVMS & GVES 4 Independence Day (observed) 12-Month Employees only JULY 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY 2018 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1-2 Christmas Break 12 No School for Students, Professional Development Day for Teachers 15 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Day No School Student Days = 19 Student Hours = 113.24 Teacher Days = 20 Teacher Hours = 146.60 18 & 21 No School for Students, Professional Development Day for Teachers 21 ES, MS & HS Meet the Teacher Night 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 22 Grades 1-12 Students Return to School 29 Kindergarten Students Return to School Student Days = 8 Student Hours = 47.68 Teacher Days = 10 ½ Teacher Hours = 76.97 AUGUST 2017 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2018 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 15 ES, MS & HS P/T Conferences 16 Non-report Day for Students & Teachers 19 Presidents Day Non-report Day for Students & Teachers Student Days = 18 Student Hours = 107.28 Teacher Days = 19 Teacher Hours = 139.27 4 Labor Day No School Teacher Days = 20 Teacher Hours = 146.60 SEPTEMBER 2017 17 18 19 20 22 23 MARCH 2018 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 End of 3 rd Grading Period 19 Waiver Day (No School for All Students) 30 Good Friday 30-Apr. 6 Spring Break Teacher Days = 21 Teacher Hours = 153.93 Total Student Days for 3 rd Grading Period = 44 2 Waiver Day (No School for All Students) 12 ES, MS & HS P/T Conferences 13 Non-report Day for Students & Teachers 20 End of 1 st Grading Period Teacher Days = 22 Teacher Hours = 161.26 Total Student Days for 1 st Grading Period = 41 OCTOBER 2017 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 2018 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2-6 Spring Break Student Days = 16 Student Hours = 95.36 Teacher Days = 16 Teacher Hours = 117.28 23-24 Thanksgiving Break 27 Non-report Day for Students & Teachers Student Days = 19 Student Hours = 113.24 Teacher Days = 19 Teacher Hours = 139.27 NOVEMBER 2017 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2018 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 Memorial Day No School 31 Last Day for Students, End of 4 th Grading Period & 2 nd Semester 31 Commencement 7:00 p.m. Student Days = 22 Student Hours = 113.12 Teacher Days = 22 Teacher Hours = 161.26 Total Student Days for 4 th Grading Period = 51 20 End of 2 nd Grading Period & 1 st Semester 21-Jan. 2 Christmas Break Student Days = 14 Student Hours = 83.44 Teacher Days = 14 Teacher Hours = 102.62 Total Student Days for 2 nd Grading Period =40 DECEMBER 2017 17 18 19 20 22 23 31 JUNE 2018 17 18 19 20 22 23 1 ½ Prof Development Day for Teachers 1 1 st Emergency Make-up Day (if needed) 4 2 nd Emergency Make-up Day (if needed) 5 3 rd Emergency Make-up Day (if needed) Student Days = 0 Student Hours = 0.00 Teacher Days = ½ Teacher Hours = 3.67