September
10, 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, Carol S. Pancoast, Amy Huntley, Daniel E. Sweeney and Michael Boeckman;
and Clinton L. Keener, Superintendent; Daryl Stumph, Director of Operations;
Deborah Putnam, Treasurer
Absent: none
Mrs. Huntley led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Guests: Eight (8) guests
Mrs. Huntley welcomed the guests.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There
were no questions regarding concerns within the District.
STAFF
REPORTS
Road
Concerns: ●
● A “School Zone” 20 MPH sign is posted.
● The Police Department will not install a
flashing light.
● One area resident would like a person
monitoring student drop off at all times.
● The question was raised as to whether the
speed measuring machine could be placed on
W.
Busing Mr.
Stumph reported the following regarding concerns related to busing:
Concerns:
● Bus rider distance for
● Information is being gathered and Mr. Stumph
will contact parents.
● Jim Sears from the Bay Service Department
will look into the cycling of the crossing
lights especially at
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BOARD
COMMUNICATIONS
Proclamation Mr. Selong moved and Dr. Sweeney seconded that the Board of
Education issue
Regarding a
proclamation honoring Jim Cahoon, Clint Keener and Daryl Stumph for their
Turf Project: efforts in the installation of the artificial field (attached to
original minutes).
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Yes: 5 No: 0
The President declared the motion
carried.
Curriculum The
following was reported regarding the Curriculum Committee meeting:
Committee
Meeting: ● A technology update was given:
●
● Westerly and the High School boards are
ordered.
● The math focus group meetings are scheduled
with a report to the Board expected
in December.
● A textbook update was given:
● 5th and 7th grade
Social Studies books are back ordered and should ship 9/14/07.
● Social Studies teacher materials arrived
9/7/07.
● Sixteen 7th grade Science books
are back ordered.
● High School Social Studies teacher materials
were incorrect and the correct materials
have not yet been ordered.
● Anatomy books are now in.
● Workbooks and consumable materials are in
except for 8th grade.
●
● Larry Orrach is responsible for ordering the
new book for the newly approved curriculum.
● Replacement and extra books due to increase
in enrollment is the responsibility of
the building principals.
● When the Math Committee is finalized, the
Board members would like the names
of the people serving on that committee.
Buildings ● The meeting was held on Friday 9/7/07. The
discussion was on the Forestview
and Grounds site.
Committee ● Mr. Stumph has contacted the City regarding
the best options for the removal
Meeting: and
distribution of the soil.
CONSENT
ITEMS
Consent Mrs.
Pancoast moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of Education
Items: approve
the following consent items:
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134A A. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 27,
2007 and approve all reports dated August
31, 2007.
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CONSENT
ITEMS (continued)
134B B. Extended field trip for the Model UN to attend
the Model UN Conference in
134C C. Extended field trip for the Model UN to attend
the Model UN Conference in
134D D. Extended field trip for the Bay Culture Club
to attend Camp Y-Noah in
134E E. Agreement with Fairview Health Systems for
athletic trainer services for the 2007-08
school year at a cost of $10,200 (last year’s cost $9,900) as shown in Exhibit
A (attached to original minutes).
134F F. Agreement with Educational Service Center of
Cuyahoga County for admission of
tuition pupils for rehabilitation and educational (visual impairment) services for the 2007-08 school year.
134G G. Approve the following appointments:
Certified Personnel
Appointments
Substitutes - at
the established rate of pay and in accordance with ORC 3319.10.
Adrienne
Lombardi Lisa Coury Annette Constantino
Anna Walters Irene Mayher Tammy Lavish
Supplementals - effective
for the 2007-08 school year
Susan
Janke, to teach babysitting, CPR, AED training and First Aid classes, not
to exceed 22.50 hours, at the curriculum rate
of pay
Amanda
Sfiligoj, Class Advisor (9), Level 1 ($873) (N)
Kimberli
Ondus, Volleyball – Varsity Assistant, Level 1 ($3,533) (N)
Pupil
Activity/Supplemental Contracts - effective for the 2007-08 school year
Dale
Hruska, Stagecrafters, Level 3.1//4 ($3,045) (N)
Mark
Camilovic, Volunteer Volleyball Coach
Kyle
DeWees, Volunteer Soccer Coach
Thomas
Greene, Volunteer Soccer Coach
134H H. Approve the following resignation and leave:
Classified
Personnel
Resignation
Stephanie
Athey, from Glenview Staff, effective 9/4/07
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CONSENT
ITEMS (continued)
134H
(con’t.) Leave of Absence
Elizabeth
Schwede, leave of absence, not to exceed 8 weeks, effective 8/30/07
Yes: Mr.
Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley, Mrs. Pancoast, Mr. Selong,
Dr.
Sweeney
No: none
The
President declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Future Board The
following are dates of upcoming meetings and events in the District:
Meetings and
Events: September
12, Labor Management Committee Meeting at 4:00 p.m.
at the
September 24, Board of
Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the K. T.
October 5, Homecoming
Parade
October 8, Board of
Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the K. T. Allen
Building
Acceptance Dr. Sweeney moved and Mr. Boeckman seconded that the Board of
Education
of Grants: accept the following Federal Grants for the 2007-08 school
year as shown in
135 Exhibit
B (attached to original minutes).
Yes: Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs. Huntley, Mrs.
Pancoast,
Mr.
Selong
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE
TREASURER
Transfer of Mrs. Pancoast moved and Dr. Sweeney seconded that the Board of
Education
Funds: approve
the transfer from the Middle School Building Memorial Garden Fund
136 (018.9200) to the
Yes: Mr. Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs.
Huntley,
Mrs.
Pancoast
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Increased ● A discussion took place regarding the increase
in enrollment, especially in
Enrollment: grades 3, 4 and 5.
● Administration is investigating such a large
increase and perhaps questioning residency
issues.
Parent Assist ● The District is in
the process of setting up passwords for parents to access the
Module: Parent
Assist Module of the LEECA student software.
Public Right ● The Board of
Education does have a current policy on the Public Right to Know.
to Know:
403(b) ● The Board questioned the changes in the
403(b) regulations.
Regulation ● Mrs. Putnam
will attend a meeting with Greg Viviani of Squire, Sanders and
Changes: Dempsey
regarding the change in the laws and report back to the Board.
Executive Dr. Sweeney moved and Mr. Boeckman
seconded that the Board of Education of the
Session:
137 relative to:
Personnel matters (individuals need not
be named)
Appointment and/or employment
Dismissal
Discipline
Promotion or demotion
Compensation
Investigation of charges and/or complaints
Purchase or sale of property
X Conferences with legal counsel related
to pending or imminent court
action
Negotiations
Security arrangements
X Matters required to be kept
confidential by state or federal law
Yes: Mr. Selong, Dr. Sweeney, Mr. Boeckman, Mrs.
Huntley,
Mrs.
Pancoast
No: none
The President
declared the motion carried.
Recess Dr.
Sweeney moved and Mrs. Pancoast seconded that the Board emerge from
Executive executive
session.
Session:
138 Yes: 5 No: 0
The President declared the motion
carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS (continued)
The Board emerged from
executive session at 9:10 p.m.
Adjourn- Mr.
Selong moved and Dr. Sweeney seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
ment:
139 Yes: 5 No: 0
The President declared the motion
carried.
The
meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
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President
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Treasurer