Lockland Local School District

Lockland Local School District Minutes - Regular Meeting - Board of Education Monday, January 5, 2015

The Lockland Local School District’s Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 5, 2015 in Room 152. President Terry Gibson called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.

Call to Order

Roll Call - Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Morrissey

Opening Exercises – Pledge of Allegiance

RESOLUTION #6 – 1/2015 - Approval - Revision of Agenda

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve the agenda for tonight’s meeting with the exception of omitting VI. Executive Session.

ROLL CALL: Ayes (5) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Morrissey Noes (0) The President declared the motion approved.

*Public Participation - None

RESOLUTION #7 – 1/2015 - Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Mr. Morrissey and seconded by Mrs. Cromer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting Thursday, December 11, 2014.

Business of the Board

a. Old Business b. New Business 1. January-Board Recognition Month c. Discussion Items Minutes – 1/5/2015 Page Two

Treasurer’s Report & Recommendations

RESOLUTION #8 – 1/2015 – Approve District’s 125 Plan Administrator – American Fidelity

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to approve American Fidelity as the District’s 125 Plan Administrator.

RESOLUTION #9 – 1/2015 – Approve Vendor, Hamilton County Health Dept.

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to add Hamilton County Health Department as a vendor.

RESOLUTION #10 – 1/2015 – Accept Donation, $533.00 – Girls Basketball Team

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve a donation of $533 from the Lockland Girls Basketball Team for the purpose of purchasing athletic shoes.

ROLL CALL: Ayes (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Morrissey Noes (0) Abstain (1) Mr. Gibson

The President declared the motion approved.

Superintendent's Recommendations

RESOLUTION #11 – 1/2015 – Approve Unpaid Volunteers – Wrestling, Basketball It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to approve the following non- licensed individuals as UNPAID VOLUNTEERS as listed: Jonathan Phelps Wrestling Team Volunteer Michael Boggan Varsity Boys Basketball Team Volunteer Melvin Thomas Varsity Boys Basketball Team Volunteer

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RESOLUTION #12 – 1/2015 – Approve 7 th & 8 th Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, J.Pflug

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to approve Jeremy Pflug as 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Assistant Coach at Step 1, $1,632 for the 2014-15 school year.

RESOLUTION #13 – 1/2015 – Approve Second & Final Reading Policies 2000 & 5000

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to approve the second and final reading of NEOLA Board Policy Series 2000 and 5000.

RESOLUTION #14 – 1/2015 – Approve First Reading Policies 3000 & 4000

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to approve the first reading of NEOLA Board Policy Series 3000 and 4000.

RESOLUTION #15 – 1/2015 – Employ MS/HS Principal, Karen Chicketti

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to approve Karen Chicketti as the Interim Lockland Middle/High School Principal effective, December 29, 2014 per the terms of the proposed contract, contingent upon receipt of successful background check.

RESOLUTION #16 – 1/2015 – Approve Treasurer’s Contract, Doug Ackermann

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve a contract to Treasurer Doug Ackermann effective August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2021, as per the terms of the proposed contract.

ROLL CALL: Ayes (5) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Morrissey Noes (0) The President declared the motion approved. 3 Minutes – 1/5/2015 Page Four

RESOLUTION #17 – 1/2015 – Approve Resolution to Proceed, Operating Levy, May 5, 2015

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mr. Morrissey to pass the resolution declaring intent to proceed with an election on the question of an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for operating levy as follows:

BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCKLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO

The Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Lockland Local School District, Hamilton County, Ohio (the “School District”), met in regular session on January 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the offices of the Board, 210 North Cooper Avenue, Lockland, Ohio 45215, with the following members present: Mr. Terry Gibson, President Mrs. Misty Cromer, Vice-President Mrs. Colleen Carter – Member Mrs. Krista Blum – Member Mr. Mark Morrissey – Member

Mr. Gibson introduced the following Resolution and Mrs. Cromer moved its passage:

RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO PROCEED WITH ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF AN ADDITIONAL TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION

(Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.21) Operating Levy

WHEREAS, on December 11, 2014, the Board passed a resolution declaring the necessity, for the purpose of paying current expenses, to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation in the amount of 11.2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $1.12 for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a continuing period of time; and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Auditor has certified to the Board that the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by such additional tax levy during the first year of collection is $699,217, based on the current tax valuation of the School District of $62,430,110;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Lockland Local School District, Hamilton County, Ohio, two-thirds of all of the members elected thereto concurring, that:

Section 1. The Board desires to proceed with the submission of the question of the additional tax levy to the electors of the School District.

Section 2. The question of such additional tax levy shall be submitted to the electors of the School District at the election to be held therein on May 5, 2015 (the “Election Date”) 4 Minutes – 1/5/2015 Page Five

Section 3. The form of the ballot to be used at said election shall be substantially as follows:

An additional tax for the benefit of the Lockland Local School District, Hamilton County, Ohio for the purpose of paying current expenses, at a rate not exceeding 11.2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $1.12 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2015, first due in calendar year 2016. FOR THE TAX LEVY AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

Section 4. The Treasurer of the Board is hereby directed and shall certify, not later than February 4, 2015 (which date is not less than 90 days prior to the Election Date), to the Hamilton County Board of Elections a copy of the resolution of December 11, 2014 and a copy of this Resolution together with the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the additional tax levy during the first year of collection, based on the current tax valuation of the School District, as estimated by the Hamilton County Auditor.

Section 5. The Treasurer of the Board is hereby directed and shall simultaneously certify to the Hamilton County Board of Elections, that the additional tax levy will be for the purpose of paying current expenses for a continuing period of time, and that the levy will be placed upon the tax list and duplicate for the 2015 tax year (commencing in 2015, first due in calendar year 2016) if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon.

Section 6. All formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the passage of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Mr.Morrissey seconded the motion and, after discussion, a roll call vote was taken and the results were:

Ayes: (5) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Morrissey

Nays: (0)

The Resolution passed.

Passed: January 5, 2015 BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCKLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO

Attest: By: Doug Ackermann, Treasurer Terry Gibson, President 5 Minutes – 1/5/2015 Page Six

CERTIFICATE

The undersigned Treasurer of the Board of Education of the Lockland Local School District, Hamilton County, Ohio hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution duly passed by the Board of Education of said School District on January 5, 2015, and that a true copy thereof was certified to the Board of Elections of Hamilton County, Ohio.

Treasurer, Board of Education Lockland Local School District Hamilton County, Ohio

RESOLUTION #18 – 1/2015 – Approve Settlement & Release Agreement, Mitel Leasing, Inc.

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve the “Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release” between Mitel Leasing, Inc. and the Lockland Local School District Board of Education and issue total payment of $3,000.00 to Mitel Leasing, Inc. as per the terms of the agreement.

RESOLUTION #19 – 1/2015 – Approve Support Staff Substitute Worker, Joey Peak

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to approve Joey Peak as a support staff substitute worker for the 2014-15 school year to be used on an “as needed” basis at the rate of $9.50 per hour.

ROLL CALL: Ayes (4) Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cromer, Mr. Gibson Noes (0) Abstain (1) Mr. Morrissey

The President declared the motion approved.

*Public Participation - None

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RESOLUTION #20 – 1/2015 - Adjournment

It was moved by Mrs. Cromer and seconded by Mrs. Carter to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

______Attest ______Approved