March 20, 2017
The Southeast Local Schools Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017 in the high school library, 8423 Tallmadge Road, Portage County, Ravenna, Ohio. The meeting was called to order by Board President Lori Loudin-Smith.
Roll Call
Present: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Absent: None
067-2017
Approve Agenda
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept and approve the board meeting agenda for March 20, 2017 as presented.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
068-2017
Approval of Board Minutes
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion to approve the February 27, 2017 board minutes from the regular board meeting. The minutes are available for inspection in the office of the Treasurer.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
Presentations: Mr. Dunn recognized Ellen Reagan, Accounts Payable Coordinator; Debbie Hutton, Payroll Coordinator and Cassie Bergman, Treasurer for their commitment to excellence in receiving seven perfect audits.
069-2017
Approval for Payment of Bills
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the payment of bills.
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
070-2017
Accept Amounts & Rates
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorize the necessary tax levies and certify them to the County Auditor. (FY2017-2018)
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
March 20, 2017 (Continued)
071-2017
Accept Resignation – High School Math teacher – Courtney Spellman
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Courtney Spellman, High School math teacher, effective July 31, 2017.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
072-2017
Approve Paid/Unpaid Maternity Leave of Absence – Jaclyn Engler
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve a paid/unpaid maternity leave of absence (FMLA) for Jaclyn Engler, Intermediate School teacher, beginning approximately April 18, 2017 through June 8, 2017.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
073-2017
Approve FMLA Leave of Absence – Alaynna Cyders
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve a FMLA leave of absence for Alaynna Cyders, Middle School teacher, beginning approximately April 18, 2017 through June 8, 2017.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
074-2017
Approve Substitute Teacher – Joseph Cockerham
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve Joseph Cockerham as a substitute teacher
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
075-2017
Non-Renew Supplementals
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education non-renew the following supplementals at the end of the 2016-2017 season:
Boys Basketball
Todd Taylor – Head Coach
Douglas Craver – Assistant Coach
Scott Garrett – Assistant Coach
Kevin Higgins – Assistant Coach
Christian Kainrad – Assistant Coach
March 20, 2017 (Continued)
Girls Basketball
Melinda Furr – Head Coach
Dean Dunlavy – Assistant Coach
Jenny Gamertsfelder – Assistant Coach
Michael Stiles – Assistant Coach
Madison Dunn - Volunteer
Rebecca Muldowney – Volunteer
Bowling
Michael Hammond – Head Coach
Cheerleading
Mary Tarka – Head Coach Winter
Kimberly Ross – Assistant Coach Middle School
Courtney Spellman – Assistant Winter Coach
Intramural Basketball
Cody Calhoun – Boys Basketball
Kevin Higgins – Boys Basketball
Todd Taylor – Boys Basketball
Madison Dunn – Girls Basketball
Melinda Furr – Girls Basketball
Rebecca Muldowney – Girls Basketball
Majorettes
Vickie Beck – Volunteer
Ski Club
Corey Fleischer – High School Advisor
Emma Unsworth – Middle School Advisor
Wrestling
Shawn Bailey – Head Coach
Ryan Bailey – Assistant Coach
Kyle Holler – Assistant Coach
Vincent Pizzuto – Assistant Coach
Carl Sondereker – Assistant Coach
Brett Bailey – Volunteer
Hunter McPeak - Volunteer
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
076-2017
Amend Resolution 046-2017
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education amend something previously adopted within Resolution 046-2017 from the February 27, 2017 regular board meeting:
Previous adoption: Hire Rhonda Sanderfer as a cook effective 1/30/17, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria. She will be given a one year limited contract and placed on the proper step of the negotiated salary schedule.
March 20, 2017 (Continued)
Amend to read: Hire Rhonda Sanderfer as a cook effective 1/30/17, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all state of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria. She will be given an Interim contract and placed on the proper step of the negotiated salary schedule.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
077-2017
Amend Resolution 056-2017
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education amend something previously adopted within Resolution 056-2017 from the February 27, 2017 regular board meeting:
Previous Adoption: I would like to recommend that the Board of Education approve the following volunteers for the 2017-2018 season, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio, OHSAA and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria:
Lacrosse
Karl Mesaros – Head Coach
William Giuffre- Assistant Coach
Amend to read: I would like to recommend that the Board of Education approve the following volunteers for the 2016-2017 season, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio, OHSAA and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria:
Lacrosse
Karl Mesaros – Head Coach
William Giuffre – Assistant Coach
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
078-2017
Approve Memorandum of Understanding – Youngstown State University
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Youngstown State University for the College Credit Plus Dual Enrollment Program commencing at the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
079-2017
Approve Memorandum of Understanding – Akron University
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Akron University for the College Credit Plus Program commencing at the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
March 20, 2017 (Continued)
080-2017
Approve Memorandum of Understanding – Kent State University
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Kent State University for the College Credit Plus Program commencing at the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
081-2017
Approve Contract – Trumbull County ESC
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the contract with Trumbull County ESC to provide services and personnel for a student in the Hearing Handicapped Unit.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
082-2017
Approve Overnight Field Trip – Malone University Football Camp
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for the football team to attend the Malone University Football Camp from July 13, 2017 through July 15, 2017.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
083-2017
Accept Donations
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Southeast Board of Education accept the following donations to the Elementary School library:
Assorted books valued at $175 from Tim and Cheryl O’Connor.
The book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” from Ben Fisher.
Assorted books valued at $125.50 from Giant Eagle Ravenna.
Assorted books valued at $970 from Southeast PTO.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
March 20, 2017 (Continued)
Promoting Positive Pirates: The High School Band and Choir received superior ratings and qualified for state competition. Winter sports had a great season. Girls Basketball won district finals and Melinda Furr received Coach of the Year. Riley and Danielle Norquest will be playing in the All Star Basketball game in Norton. The Dohse boys represented Southeast at the state wrestling tournament. The Drama Club presented their spring play and the Music Boosters are hosting “A Night of the Arts” on March 24th. Noah Fisher received the Franklin B. Walters Scholarship. Mr. Fesemyer was interviewed regarding our Literacy Collaborative and featured on a reading website. The Southeast PTO sponsored the annual book fair.
New Business: Mary Kaley and Lori Loudin-Smith provided information on the recent meeting of the safety committee. Chief Mark Garvin of Palmyra Township, Charles J. Corcoran, Director/Chief Building Official of Portage County, and representatives from Bolo Stick and Bearacade reviewed safety concerns regarding the use of lockdown devices.
Maplewood Career Center: Mrs. Kaley reported that the Maplewood board met on March 16th, but there were no minutes available at this time.
084-2017
Executive Session
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education enter into executive session to consider employment and/or compensation of a public employee or official as per ORC 121.22 No further action will be taken after the conclusion of the executive session.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
The Board of Education entered into Executive Session at 8:14 p.m.
The Board of Education returned to Public Session at 8:55 p.m.
085-2017
Adjournment
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting of the Southeast Board of Education at 8:55 p.m. All were in favor and the meeting was adjourned.
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Lori Loudin-Smith, Board President
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Cassie J. Bergman, Treasurer