FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
November 18, 2013
Federal Hocking Secondary School
6:00 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER………………………………………………………………………………………………3
- ROLL CALL………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE…………………………………………………………………………………3
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*…………...... 3
- COMMITTEE REPORTS…………………………………………………………………………………….3
- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS……………………………………………………………………………3
CONSENT AGENDA……………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
1. MINUTES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………………………………………..4
3. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES………………………………………………………………………..4
4. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND AIDES………………………………………………………………..4
5. SUBSTITUTE PAY INCREASE…………………………………………………………………………....4
6. SUPPLEMENTALS……………………………………………………………………………………………4
7. EMPLOYMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………5
8. TEXTBOOK ADOPTION RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………………………..5
9. FREE LEGAL SERVICES…………………………………………………………………………………….5
10. HONOR ROLL…………………………………………………………………………………………..5 & 6
OLD BUSINESS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
NEW BUSINESS……………………….…………………………………………………………………………...... 6
EXECUTIVE SESSION………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
MOTION TO ADJOURN………………………………………………………………………………...... 7
A. CALL TO ORDER
Place______, Time______
B. ROLL CALL
Mr. Elasky ______, Mr. Green ______, Mr. McGuire ______,
Mr. Young ______, and Mr. Torrence ______
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY LESTER GREEN
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a) Dr. George Wood, Superintendent, Federal Hocking Local Schools
b) Bruce Steenrod, Treasurer, Federal Hocking Local Schools
Five Year Forecast
*Individuals or groups who wish to speak to the Board will be recognized as set forth in the Board agenda. After recognition, the spokesperson must identify himself and the topic on which he wishes to speak. Generally, the presentation will be limited to five minutes. The chair reserves the right to limit the number of individuals or groups who will be recognized to speak.
Individuals and groups are encouraged to bring their concerns to the attention of the members of the Board or the appropriate employees of the school district in a timely fashion in between meetings to provide an opportunity to address them in a timely fashion.
If several people wish to speak, each person will be allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the board. Each person addressing the Board will give his name and address.
Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda.
Board Policy: KD
CONSENT AGENDA
1. MINUTES
Recommend approval of the minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on
October 22, 2013.
Attachment Pgs. 8 thru 11
2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the financial packet for October 2013 as submitted by Mr. Steenrod.
Recommend that we approve the 5-Year Forecast as submitted by Mr. Steenrod, Treasurer.
Recommend that we accept a donation of $100.00 from Donna Sieger to the Class of 2015.
3. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES
Recommend approval of Angela Watson as a substitute cook and substitute custodian for the 2013-2014 school year pending background check.
4. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND AIDES
Recommend approval of the following substitute teachers and aides as recommended by Rick Edwards, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Superintendent:
Substitute Teachers: Kyle Berkley, Amanda Eason, Danielle Flowers, Cory Frederick, Melissa Grueser, Donna Jensen-Besaw, Scott Kreps, Grant Wilcoxon, Sarah Young
Substitute Aides: Margaret Baker
5. SUBSTITUTE PAY INCREASE
Recommend approval of substitute teacher pay to $70.00 per day.
6. SUPPLEMENTALS
Recommend that we approve the following supplemental for the 2013-2014 school year:
Academic
Julie Randolph - Family Night Coordinator at Coolville Elementary paid from Title
Funds - $1,000.00
Sunshine Russell – Coolville Elementary Yearbook Advisor - $750.00
7. EMPLOYMENT
Recommend the employment of the following after successfully completing their 100-day probationary periods:
Bertha Stone as a full-time cook, effective October 23, 2013, $10.66 per hour at Step 0.
Bruce Lackey as a full-time bus driver, effective October 24, 2013, $12.48 per hour at Step 0.
Recommend that we employ Shannon Grogan as a home tutor at a rate of $20.00 per hour not to exceed 5 hours per week plus mileage for the 2013-2014 school year.
8. TEXTBOOK ADOPTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend that we accept the following textbook adoption recommendations made by the 2013-14 Federal Hocking Curriculum Committee:
1. MS/HS Social Studies
a) Magruder’s American Government, Pearson
b) History of the United States, Oxford University Press
c) Street Law, MHEOnline.com
- MS/HS Math
a) Calculus of a Single Variable, Holt McDougal
b) Mathematics Grade 7, Holt McDougal Bundle
c) Algebra 1 Common Core, Holt McDougal Bundle
d) Algebra 2, Holt McDougal Bundle
9. FREE LEGAL SERVICES
Recommend that we approve the agreement for free legal services with McGown & Markling Co.,L.P.A.
10. HONOR ROLL
Recommend approval of the Federal Hocking High School Honor Roll for the first six-weeks of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 12
Recommend approval of the Federal Hocking Middle School Honor Roll for the first six-weeks of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 13
Recommend approval of the Amesville Elementary Honor Roll for the first nine- weeks of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 14
Recommend approval of the Coolville Elementary Honor Roll for the first nine- weeks of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 15
Recommend approval of the Tri-County Career Center Honor Roll for the first grading period of the 2013-2014 school year.
Attachment Pg. 16
“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA”
MOTION BY______, SECOND BY______
Vote: Mr. Green______, Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Young______,
Mr. Elasky______, and Mr. Torrence______. Motion ______
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr.______that we direct the Treasurer to notice the following:
The Federal Hocking Local School District Board of Education hereby gives public notice in accordance with R.C. 3307.353 and O.A.C. 3307-1-13-03 that Kim Chadwell, currently employed by the Board of Education as the Amesville Elementary Principal, will be retired and seeking re-employment by the Board of Education in the position of Amesville Elementary Principal following her service retirement. The Board of Education will hold a public meeting on the issue on January 28, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 726 of the Middle School.
The Treasurer shall proceed with all deliberate speed.
Vote: Mr. McGuire______, Mr. Young______, Mr. Elasky______,
Mr. Green______, and Mr. Torrence______. Motion ______
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we convene into executive session to discuss ______.
Vote: Mr. Young _____, Mr. Elasky _____, Mr. Green _____,
Mr. McGuire_____, and Mr. Torrence ______. Motion ______.
Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we are out of executive session, where we discussed ______.
Vote: Mr. Elasky_____, Mr. Green _____, Mr. McGuire _____,
Mr. Young _____, and Mr. Torrence _____. Motion ______.
Convene at ______; Reconvened at ______with ____ members present
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. ______moved, seconded by Mr. ______that we adjourn this meeting.
TIME______
Vote: Mr. Green_____, Mr. McGuire_____, Mr. Young_____,
Mr. Elasky_____, and Mr. Torrence ______. Motion
FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
October 22, 2013
Federal Hocking Secondary School
6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Place: Federal Hocking Secondary School Library
Time: 6:00pm
B. ROLL CALL
Mr. Elasky Present, Mr. Green Present, Mr. McGuire Present,
Mr. Young Present, and Mr. Torrence Present
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY WHITNEY GILLIAN
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCHOOL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS*
Welcomed Whitney Gillian as the new Student Liaison to the Board
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS
NONE
Resolution #073-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. Green that we convene into executive session to discuss the employment of district personnel.
Vote: Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes,
Mr. Young Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #074-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire that we are out of executive session, where we discussed employment of District Personnel.
Vote: Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes,
Mr. Elasky Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Convene at 6:02pm; Reconvened at 6:36pm with 5 members present
F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
b) Dr. George Wood, Superintendent, Federal Hocking Local Schools
Five Year Enrollment Projections and Staffing Projections
Amesville Principal: Job Description and Salary Range
Cafeteria Report
b) Bruce Steenrod, Treasurer, Federal Hocking Local Schools
Five Year Forecast – Delayed vote until next meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution #075-13
1. MINUTES
Recommend approval of the minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on
September 17, 2013.
2. TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the financial packet for September 2013 as submitted by Mr. Steenrod.
Recommend that we accept the following high bids on items offered by the District via sealed bid on 10/10/13:
Mark Hines: Bus #1 - $426.51; Bus #2 - $651.51; Commodity Bus - $651.51
Kendall Singer: 1997 F-250 Pickup - $200.00
David Tabler – Troy Bilt Riding Mower - $30.00
3. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES
Recommend approval of Jim Washburn as a substitute bus driver for the
2013-2014 school year effective August 19, 2013.
Recommend approval of Christina Gibson as a substitute bus driver pending background check and certification.
Recommend approval of Scott Lucas as a substitute bus driver pending background check and certification.
4. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND AIDES
Recommend approving the following substitute teachers and aides as recommended by Rick Edwards, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Superintendent:
Substitute Teachers: Cayla Adkins, Karli Feicht, Kelsey Green, Tonya McKee
Carrie Minenok, Shannon Plummer, Leni Sheeks
Substitute Aides: Starla Chiki, Roni Howery, Ruth Kittle
Recommend approval of Aleta Polley as a substitute teacher effective October 3, 2013.
5. EMPLOYMENT
Recommend that we employ Brenda Collins as a home tutor at a rate of $20.00 per hour not to exceed 5 hours per week plus mileage for the duration of the
2013-2014 school year or until the student returns to school.
Recommend that we approve Gina Sarchione as a parent transporter at a rate of $50.00 per day, effective August 19, 2013, for the 2013-2014 school year.
6. AMESVILLE PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE
Recommend that we approve the job description and salary range for the Amesville Principal position.
“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA”
MOTION BY Mr. Torrence, SECOND BY Mr. Elasky
Vote: Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes,
Mr. Elasky Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution #076-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. Young that the Board
rescind the hiring of Patti McKibben as Amesville Yearbook Advisor for the 2013-2014 school year.
Vote: Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes,
Mr. Green Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #077-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. Green that the Board
approve the following supplementals for the 2013-2014 school year:
Academic
Ann Cell – Mentor Coach - $750.00
Pam Kasler – Building Level Team at Amesville - $750.00
Tracy Keirns – Building Level Team at Amesville - $750.00
Sarah Russell – 8th Grade Advisor - $750.00
Leslie Tabler – Asst. Girls Basketball Coach - $2,130.00
Joe Richards – Asst. Boys Basketball Coach - $2,130.00
Vote: Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes,
Mr. McGuire Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Discussion of records retention and review policy.
Discussion of Permanent Improvement Fund
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Resolution #078-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire that we convene into executive session to discuss negotiations and legal matters.
Vote: Mr. Elasky Yes, Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes,
Mr. Young Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Resolution #079-13
Mr. Torrence moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire that we are out of executive session, where we discussed Negotiations and legal matters.
Vote: Mr. Green Yes, Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes,
Mr. Elasky Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Convene at 7:32pm; Reconvened at 8:23pm with 5 members present
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #080-13
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Elasky that we adjourn this meeting.
TIME: 8:24pm
Vote: Mr. McGuire Yes, Mr. Young Yes, Mr. Elasky Yes,
Mr. Green Yes, and Mr. Torrence Yes. Motion Passed.
Guests Present: Javan Thompson, Kim Chadwell, Mary Mitchell, Cliff Bonner, Pat Tabler, Arian Smedley, Lauren Gillian
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Board President Treasurer/CFO
FEDERAL HOCKING LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Federal Hocking Local Board of Education to promote academic excellence in the schools, and WHEREAS, this Board of Education recognizes the sacrifices and dedicated effort necessary to accomplish this goal, and WHEREAS, those students having achieved this goal for the first six-weeks of the 2013-2014 school year by being on the Federal Hocking High School Honor Roll, deserve special recognition for their accomplishment. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this accomplishment and the Board of Education Commendation for outstanding performance be made part of the official Minutes of the Federal Hocking Local School District Board of Education, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent give notice of the Board’s Official Commendation to those students who are:
Federal Hocking High School
First Six-Weeks Honor Roll 2013-2014
Freshmen - Gabriel Alexander, Gracie Beha, Jared Cominsky, Michael Cooper, Letitia Glass, Eric Robinson, Miranda Scott, Dinisha Vogt, All A’s; Celeste Baker, Ashley Biles, Ronald Bond, Brooklyn Brown, Carlie Buckley, Charles Church, Aurora Conley, Jacob Cunningham, Kelsey Duncan, Kendra Duncan, Megan Dunfee, Justin Fayette, Skylar Hatfield, Randy Lantz, Arza Linscott, Brittany Massie, Kaylli McPherson, Isaac Miller, Noah Rexroad, Caleb Russell, Olivia Russell, Emily Schall, Shayla Schall, Destiny Tabler, Christopher Thompson, Dillon Wilfong, All A’s and B’s
Sophomores – Sonya Ferrier, Matthew Hammer, Kaci Hicks, Erica Hill, Sienna Hill, Jenna Kasler, Devon Maxey, Joshua McCune, Devon Robinson, Andrea Russell, Lisa Snyder, All A’s; Katelyn Brooks, Emily Brudno, Austen Burns, Jamie Card, Alfonso Cobb, Jr., Emily Dupler, Anna Gill, Matison Haggy, Morgan Hunnell, Rajhara Lyons, Sydney Male, Ryan Metcalf, Jessica Phillips, Chelsea Washburn, Michael Wintle, Lillian Wright, Katlyn Young, All A’s
and B’s
Juniors – John Bobo, Kayla Honesty, Tess Kamody, Bryan Schwarzel, Brian White, Alison Zimmerman, All A’s; Evan Bradford, Brittany Buck, Cynthia Carr, Luke Fredricks, Taylor Gates, Josiah Nutter, April Rymer, Joshua Simmons, Carleen Tabler, Jenna Thompson, Brian Wolfe, All A’s and B’s
Seniors – Ashton Cale, Benjamin Conrad, Whitney Gillian, Kaitland Hickman, Sarah Keirns, Jacob Russell, Peyton Seel, All A’s; Clifford Bonner, Quinton Brooks, Laken Clark, Charlee Cobb, Bradley Collins, Joseph Dennis, Ryan Ellis, Rachel Kincade, Taylor Martin, Alex Nichols, Mikayla Putman, Jonathan Rose, Tiffany Wells, All A’s and B