April
2, 2007
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Board
of Education
Official
Proceedings – Regular Meeting
The meeting was called
to order by the President, Amy Huntley, at 6:30 p.m. at the
Roll Call
Present: William
Selong, Daniel E. Sweeney, Amy Huntley and Michael Boeckman; and
Absent: Carol
S. Pancoast
Mrs. Huntley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guests: Eleven
(11) guests.
Mrs.
Huntley welcomed the guests.
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
● The following group of parents addressed the
Board regarding the current math curriculum:
● Mr. Woos outlined the following concerns:
● Textbook issues
● Lack of mastery of basic skills
● Discovery and group learning versus direct
classroom instruction
● Lowered student self esteem regarding math
● Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Fisco were concerned that
the textbook for next year had
been selected.
● Mrs. Olson also expressed concern about
achievement on ACT and SAT tests.
● The Superintendent and the Board gave the
following response:
● The District is in the process of gathering
information from teachers and parents
regarding the Core Plus Math program.
● No decision on new textbooks has been made.
● The District will review test scores and keep
an open mind on what is best
for students.
● The best channel of communication is through
email or hand delivered letters
to the Board Office.
● Concerns may be addressed with teachers.
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BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Curriculum ● Dr. Sweeney and
Mr. Boeckman reported the following with regard to the
Committee Curriculum
Committee Meeting:
Meeting: ● The budgeting process for curriculum will be
difficult.
● Questions were raised regarding the purchase
of maps.
● Workbook purchases will be in the curriculum.
Math ● The current seniors who were not in the 8th
grade advanced placement classes
Curriculum were the first to use the Core Plus Math at the high
school.
Parent Meet- ● Mr. Orrach will make
OTIS/LENNON ability test results available to the Board.
ing:
CONSENT
ITEMS
Consent Dr.
Sweeney moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of Education
Items: approve
the following consent items:
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56A A. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 26,
2007.
56B B. Contract with Costin + Company to provide GAAP
Conversion Assistance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2007 for $7,900 - $9,000.
56C C. Approve the following appointments:
Certified Personnel
Appointments
Kindergarten
Screening Program – paid at the curriculum rate of pay or employee’s hourly
rate of pay from the General Fund
Lisa
Wilson, Coordinator/Teacher – maximum of 55 hours
Nicholl
Bing, Speech Therapist – maximum of 4 hours
Carol
Williamson, Speech Therapist – no additional hours required
John
Topolski, Teacher – maximum of 4 hours
Sue
Satow, Teacher – maximum of 4 hours
Jenna
Maddocks, Substitute Teacher – maximum of 4 hours
Linda
Noble, Educational Aide – maximum of 24 hours
Teresa
Wochna, Educational Aide – maximum of 24 hours
Christina
Howarth, Educational Aide – maximum of 24 hours
Susan
Janke, Nurse – maximum of 4 hours
Additions
and Change to Extended Day – for Proficiency Preparation (grades 3 and
4). Paid at the curriculum or hourly
rate of pay and not to exceed 14 hours unless otherwise noted from the General
Fund.
Heather
Pinkerton Nikole Ramirez
(from 7 hrs. to 13 hrs.)
Lisa
Knall (substitute)
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CONSENT
ITEMS (continued)
56C
(con’t.) Certified Personnel (continued)
Appointments (continued)
Yes: Mrs. Huntley, Mr. Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr.
Boeckman
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Administra- Mr.
Selong moved and Dr. Sweeney seconded that the Board of Education approve
tor Contracts: the
following administrator contracts to be compensated according to the current
57 administrative
salary schedule with all benefits as defined in the Bay Village City School
District Administrative Handbook (as revised August 1, 2005) and all
responsibilities as described in the adopted job description for each position.
James Cahoon High School Principal 8/1/07 – 7/31/10
Karen Derby Public Information Officer 8/1/07 – 7/31/10
Jason Martin High School Assistant Principal 8/1/07 – 7/31/10
James McGlamery Elementary Principal 8/1/07 – 7/31/10
Yes: Mr.
Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley
No: none
The
President declared the motion carried.
Future Board The
following are dates of upcoming meetings and events in the District:
Meetings and
Events: April
17, Labor Management Committee Meeting at 4:15 p.m. at the
April 19, Technology
Committee Meeting at 7:00 a.m. at the K. T.
April 23, Board of
Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
April 27, Buildings and
Grounds Committee Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at
the
May 3, Curriculum
Committee Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
May 7, Board of
Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (continued)
New Athletic ● The Rocket’s
Association has collected over $400,000 toward the purchase of
Turf Field: the new athletic field.
● The bid specs are completed and the Treasurer
will advertise on Thursday, April 5th
and Thursday, April 12th for bid opening on April 26th.
● Mr. Stumph will apply for the permit from the
City of
● The District is expecting bids from at least
four contractors.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
Capital Mr.
Selong moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of Education
Project approve the creation of a Capital
Project Fund #070. In the usage
agreement
Fund: between
the District and the City of
58 establish a fund to provide
monies for contracted maintenance and capital improvement
to the Community Gym.
Yes: Mr.
Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley
No: none
The
President declared the motion carried.
Transfer Dr.
Sweeney moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of Education
from General approve the transfer of $9,273 from the General Fund to the
Capital Project Fund
Fund: #070. This represents $3,000 in January 2005,
$3,090 in January 2006 and $3,183
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January 2007.
Yes: Mrs. Huntley, Mr. Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr.
Boeckman
No: none
The
President declared the motion carried.
Terminate Mr. Selong moved and Dr. Sweeney seconded that the Board of
Education approve
Bencor the
resolution to terminate the Bencor 401 (A) plans, to amend the Bencor 403 (B)
401 (A)/ plans
to provide for the continued deferral of severance pay for certain employees
Amend as
shown in Exhibit A (attached to original minutes).
Bencor
403 (B): Yes: Mr. Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs.
Huntley
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No: none
The
President declared the motion carried.
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Transporta- Mr. Selong moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded
that the Board of Education
tion
Driver approve a new pay category for
substitute transportation driver trainees.
The rate
Trainees
- of pay will be $10.00/hr. for a
maximum of 20 hours. The Board will pay
the cost
Pay
Category for the transportation trainee
physical and drug test. The Board will
authorize
and
Reim- payment for the training
hours after the trainee has taken and passed the CDL test
bursement: and has the proper validation to fulfill
the duties of bus driver.
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In
addition, the district will reimburse the trainees for the fee to attend the
State
Instructor’s class, and
the fee for the CDL test. If not passed,
the trainee will be responsible for
any fees required for CDL re-takes. To
receive reimbursement for the CDL
and related expenses, the trainee must pass the CDL test and agree to be available for substitute work or regular
driving if it becomes available for a period of
one year from the date of passing the CDL.
The Board of Education will authorize
payment after one year of substituting or regular driving if the above obligations have been fulfilled by
the trainee. This is retroactive from
January 1, 2007.
Yes: Mrs.
Huntley, Mr. Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman
No: none
The
President declared the motion carried.
OTHER
BUSINESS
OSBA Brief- ● Mr.
Selong questioned the article in the OSBA Briefcase
regarding supplemental
case
Article contracts stating that
the Board is now permitted to offer existing non-teaching
Re: Supple- coaches contracts for more than one year.
mentals: ● The article also suggested that a District
follow their negotiated agreement.
Adjourn- Dr.
Sweeney moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
ment:
62 Yes: 4 No: 0
The President declared the motion
carried.
The
meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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President
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Treasurer