Lockland Local School District
Minutes Regular Meeting - Board of Education
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Lockland Local School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the school cafeteria. President Terry Gibson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Call to Order
Roll Call - (Present) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
(Absent) Mrs. Strole
Opening Exercises – Pledge of Allegiance
RESOLUTION #324 – 3/2012 - Approval - Revision of Agenda
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
RESOLUTION #325 – 3/2012 - Executive Session
Under ORC 121.22 it was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter the board enter Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of public employees; and preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
Meeting resumed at 6:44 p.m.
*Public Participation
Superintendent’s Report & Presentations
· “Music In Our Schools” Month – Chad Welage, Director
· District Calendar Adoption – Sarah Lord, Director PR, Curriculum, Assessments
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RESOLUTION #326 – 3/2012 - Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter toapprove the minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, February 9, 2012 and the special meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
Business of the Board & Committee Reports
a. Old Business - None
b. New Business - None
c. Discussion Items - None
d. Committee Reports
Operations and Safety Committee – Mr. Gibson & Mrs. Carter - None
Finance Committee – Mrs. Cromer & Mrs. Blum - None
Public Relations Committee – Mrs. Strole & Mrs. Blum – Improvement Plan, Lockland Cares Campaign
Treasurer’s Report & Recommendations
RESOLUTION #327 – 3/2012 – Approve February 2012 Financial Reports
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve the following financial reports for February, 2012.
a. Lockland Schools, February, 2012 Cash Report
b. Receipt Ledger Report of All Funds 2/1/2012 – 2/29/2012
c. Check Register Report for Processing Month of February, 2012
d. Financial Summary Report for Processing Month of February, 2012
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
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RESOLUTION #328 – 3/2012 – Adopt Resolution to Proceed to Levy Tax for Operating Expenses
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to adopt a Resolution to Proceed to Levy a Tax for Current Operating Expenses in excess of the Ten-Mill Limitation for the August 7, 2012 ballot.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
Discussion Topic: Set Board Work Session Date : Tuesday, May 8, 2012 – 4:00 – Room 152
Superintendent's Recommendations
RESOLUTION #329 – 3/2012 – Employ Long-term Substitute Teacher, Amy Bartish
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to employ Amy Bartish as a long-term substitute teacher for the 2011-12 school year.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
RESOLUTION #330 – 3/2012 – Adopt 2012-13 District Calendar
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to adopt the district calendar for the 2012-13 school year as presented in Appendix I.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
RESOLUTION #331 – 3/2012 – Adopt 2013-14 District Calendar
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to adopt the district calendar for the 2013-14 school year as presented in Appendix II.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
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RESOLUTION #332 – 3/2012 – Approve One-Year Supervisory Contract Athletic Director, B.Hughett
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve Bill Hughett for a one year supervisory contract as Athletic Director for the 2012-13 school year at Step 1, $6567 of the Athletic Director salary schedule adopted July, 2005.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
RESOLUTION #333 – 3/2012 – Approve One-Year Administrators Contract, S.Lord,C.Soule,N.Benge
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Blum to approve the following administrators for a one-year administrative contract effective, August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013:
Sarah Lord, Director of Curriculum, Assessments and PR - $55,000
Chuck Soule, Principal – Arlington Heights Academy - $60,000
Nick Benge – Director of Special Education - $10,000
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
RESOLUTION #334 – 3/2012 – Employ Varsity Track Coach 2011-12 School Year – Brian Pittman
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to employ Brian Pittman as Varsity Track Coach for the 2011-12 school year at Step 1, $2448 contingent upon receipt of a clear BCII/FBI criminal background report.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (3) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer
Noes (0)
Abstain (1) Mr. Gibson
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
RESOLUTION #335 – 3/2012 – Approve Volunteer Track & Softball Coaches 2011-12
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve the following individuals as VOLUNTEER Track & Softball Coaches for the 2011-12 school year:
Antoine Taylor & Deanne Richards – Track Jeff Bryant & Christina Schilling – Softball
ROLL CALL: Yeas (3) Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Abstain (1) Mrs. Blum
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
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RESOLUTION #336 – 3/2012 – Accept Resignation, Stacea McKeever
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to accept the resignation of Teacher, Stacea McKeever effective the end of the 2011-12 school year.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
This item postponed to April 12, 2012 scheduled meeting.
10. It is recommended to approve a First Reading of Policies per OSBA recommendation, as listed:
*IKF – Graduation Requirements (No senior project)
BDDF-E – Voting Methods
CBC – Superintendent’s Contract
*JECBD – Intradistrict Open Enrollment (Version 1)
*JN – Student Fees, Fines & Charges
*KG – Community Use of School Facilities (Equal Access)
*EFF – Food Sale Standards
*GBQ – Criminal Records Check
*IGBB – Programs for Gifted and Talented Students
*IIAA – Textbook Selection and Adoption
BCFA – Business Advisory Council to the Board
BCFB – Family & Civic Engagement Committee
BCFA/BFCB – Business Advisory Council to the Board/Family and Civic Engagement Committee
DIB – types of Funds
* denotes “required” policy
RESOLUTION #337 – 3/2012 – Approve Home Instructor, Triska Fulton
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve Triska Fulton as a Home Instructor for the 2011-12 school year at $22 per hour on an as needed basis.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
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RESOLUTION #338 – 3/2012 – Amend Resolution #281 – 11/2011 – Step Increase, Heather Campbell
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to amend the November 10, 2011 Resolution #281 – 11/11 approving Heather Campbell at Step 4, $863 as AHA Year Book Sponsor to read: Step 7, $975 per the Extracurricular Activity Salary Schedule effective June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2014 of the LEA Master Contract.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
*Public Participation
RESOLUTION #339 – 3/2012 - Executive Session
Under ORC 121.22 it was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter the board enter Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of public employees; and preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
Meeting resumed at 10:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION #340 – 3/2012 - Adjournment
It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to adjourn the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Yeas (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson
Noes (0)
Absent (1) Mrs. Strole
The President declared the motion approved.
______Attest ______Approved
*In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting. Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address. If several people wish to speak, each person is 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. Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board, present and voting.
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