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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of REGULAR MEETING

Held Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education of the Madison Local School District met in regular session Tuesday, November 16, 2008, with the following members present: David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert. Stephen Baldwin was absent. David Albert presided.

Rex Reigert moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board adopt the agenda as presented and with such #170-08 modifications made by the Superintendent. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Agenda Vote: 4-0.

Jacqueline Azbill moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the October 20, 2008 special #171-08 meeting, October 21, 2008 special meeting, October 21, 2008 regular meeting, and October 28, 2008 special meeting, Minutes pursuant to Board policy BDDG. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.

Dave Albert moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the October 27, 2008 special #172-08 meeting, pursuant to Board policy BDDG. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Minutes Vote: 4-0.

Rex Reigert moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the November 6, 2008 work #173-08 session, pursuant to Board policy BDDG. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Minutes Vote: 4-0.

Jay Fabian moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board engage in the following actions as listed below; provided, #174-08 however, that should any item included within this motion be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void Treasurer’s or illegal, all remaining items within this motion shall remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding the status of the Report voided item.

► to approve the Financial Report as of October 31, 2008, as found on file in the Treasurer’s office, and the Financial payment of bills for October, 2008. Report

► to accept, with gratitude, 80 spring flower bulbs, valued at $80, from Tracy King, to be planted at NME for first Donations grade students; and

► to accept, with gratitude, the following donations in support of the Joint Educational Symposium hosted by Madison Schools on November 4, 2008:

■ $2,500 Lake County Education Federal Credit Union (title presenting sponsor) ■ $2,000 Lake County Educational Service Center and State Support Team 4 (keynote sponsor) ■ $1,000 Debonne’ Vineyards and Grand River Cellars (lunch sponsor) ■ $500 Barnes & Noble (resource center exhibitor) ■ $500 Verizon Wireless (resource center exhibitor, plus 500 pens) ■ $500 GovConnection (resource center exhibitor, plus 1,000 pens) ■ $500 Learning Express LLC (resource center exhibitor) ■ $500 Lakeshore Learning Materials (resource center exhibitor) ■ $500 Easy Graphics Corp. (resource center exhibitor) ■ $500 Peoples Education (resource center exhibitor) ■ $500 Logical Choice Technologies (resource center exhibitor) ■ $500 SmartEd Services (resource center exhibitor) ■ $400 Provision Impressions Group (1,000 carry bags - handout) ■ $300 Gordon Foods (continental breakfast sponsor) and $50 gift certificate ■ $150 Star Beacon (classroom sponsor) ■ $100 20th Century Tours (associate sponsor) ■ $100 Avalon/Glavis Pest Control (associate sponsor) ■ $100 Medical Mutual of Ohio (associate sponsor, plus 1,000 pens - handout) RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Held Held Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:00 p.m. ■ $100 Scholastic Chad Sabo (associate sponsor) and $35 Carruth Sculpture ■ $100 Rich Kirbus of Jostens (associate sponsor) ■ $150 Jeanne’s Gift Baskets (three gift baskets, plus wrapped mint sticks - handout) ■ $125 Maui Sands Indoor Waterparks (family of 4 overnight stay) ■ $100 Wal-Mart (gift card) ■ $40 Daughters Florist (basket of fresh flowers) ■ $25 Giant Eagle (gift card) ■ $25 Trolley Tours (2 Cleveland Trolley tickets) ■ Cleveland Museum of Natural History (1,000 CDs - handout) ■ Borders (gift basket) ■ The Master Teachers, Inc. (1,000 lanyards - handout)

David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.

Jay Fabian moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board approve payment of the following expenditure which was #175-08 incurred prior to the request for a purchase order. Exp. Prior To P.O. Vendor Amount Fund Purpose/Advisor

Sports ‘n Sports $1,171.35 MMS Cheerleading Sweatpants, T-shirts, Hoodies

Dave Albert moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board approve the following transfers. #176-08 Transfers From To Amount

001 General Fund 002 Bond Retirement Fund for $65,003.13 the payment of Energy V notes

587.7508 SPED Preschool 587.7509 SPED Preschool $ 275.45

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Jacqueline Azbill moved and Rex Reigert seconded that the Board engage in the following personnel actions as listed #177-08 below; provided, however, that should any item included within this motion be declared by a court of competent Personnel jurisdiction to be void or illegal, all remaining items within this motion shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the status of the voided item.

■ to accept the resignation of Lee Polzer as MMS Boys’ Track Coach, effective November 17, 2008. Resignation

■ to employ the persons for the positions and at the rate of compensation and other terms and conditions of Employment employment as listed below.

► Larry Disbro as a substitute administrator from November 3, 2008 through November 13, 2008, to perform Larry the duties of Lauri Cedar, at the rate of compensation of $225 per day, pursuant to ORC §§109.57 and Disbro 3319.02.

► Ansel Pierce as a substitute administrator from November 14, 2008 through November 25, 2008, to perform Ansel the duties of Lauri Cedar, at the rate of compensation of $225 per day, pursuant to ORC §§109.57 and Pierce 3319.02. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

► Jennifer Pierkowski under a long-term substitute teacher contract from October 21, 2008 through Long November 14, 2008 to perform the duties of Mallory Taylor, pursuant to ORC §3319.10 and Term notwithstanding Board motion #130-06, pursuant to ORC §§109.57, 3319.10 and 3319.39. The Board Sub authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer to adjust the length of assigned service to reflect any changes related to the teacher’s reassignment and authorized under Article V, §C of the MEA Negotiated Agreement for which the long-term substitute teaching assignment is made.

► Kelly Sill under a one-year limited contract as Secretary to the Director of Curriculum for the 2008-09 Kelly contract year, effective November 19, 2008, at the rate of compensation of $10.84 per hour, eight hours Sill per day, for the 260 days per contract year and other fringe benefits as provided by the Board, pursuant to Sect’y ORC §3319.081 and Board policy GBF.

► Christine Smith under a one-year limited contract, as an Educational Assistant - Cafeteria for the 2008-09 Educ. contract year, effective November 3, 2008 at a rate of compensation of $8.72 per hour for two and one- Asst. half hours per day, pursuant to ORC §§109.57 and 3319.081 and Article 7 of the OAPSE Master Contract.

► Jim Pinelli under a one-year limited supplemental contract as MHS Winter Weight Room Supervisor for the Winter 2008-09 contract year at the rate of compensation of $612 (.0175, 2 yrs.). pursuant to ORC §3319.08 and Weight Appendix B. of the MEA Negotiated Agreement. Room

► Michelle Loy as a casual, day-to-day substitute at the Board-approved rate of compensation, effective the Support 2008-2009 school year, pursuant to ORC §4117.01 (C) (13) and Board policy GDE. Sub

► each of the following substitute teachers as approved by the Lake County Educational Service Center under Sub a one-year limited substitute teacher contract for the 2008-09 school year, pursuant to ORC §§109.57, Teachers 3319.10 and 3319.39.

Amy Keefer Tanissa Willoughby Andrew Kulick Karen Niemi Jean Reinke Suzanne Baker Jason Krnacc Christina Winton Laura Novak Kristi Smith Nicole Schaeffer Constance Brodack Stephen Bell Rachelle Orris Gary Lawson Danny Pettit Cindy Sprinzl

#178-08 Rex Reigert moved and Jay Fabian seconded that the Board approve the attendance of the Madison High School Wrestling wrestling team, and selected advisors and chaperons, at the overnight field trips listed below, pursuant to Board Field policies EEAE and IICA, and Board regulation IICA-R. In acting on behalf of the Board, the Superintendent or designee Trips shall condition his signature on any agreement upon the availability of funds, except for normal transportation costs, for the trip from sources other than the school district's general fund, and he shall base his final approval for the trip upon a demonstrated interest by a reasonable number of participating selected students.

Normandy North Coast Classic Tournament (December 12-13, 2008) Hudson Tournament (December 19-20, 2008) Alliance Top Gun Tournament (January 16-17, 2009)

Jay Fabian moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board adopt the following resolution. #179-08 American WHEREAS teachers, administrators, counselors, librarians, nurses, and other instructional leaders in our school Education district have joined together as a family of educators to provide positive and meaningful educational experiences in Week preparing our children for the 21st century; and RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Held Held Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:00 p.m. WHEREAS secretaries, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, mechanics, aides, maintenance workers, and parent volunteers play diverse and important roles in support of our school district’s educational mission; and

WHEREAS several national organizations, including the National Education Association, American Association of School Administrators, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, American Federation of Teachers and the National PTA have co-sponsored November 16-22, 2008 as American Education Week.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Local Board of Education joins these national organizations in proudly declaring and supporting their recognition of the significant contributions made by the Madison family of educators, support staff and parent volunteers toward realizing our state and national education goals.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board encourages our community to join in this salute to the professional men and women who daily demonstrate their dedication to professional service to our children.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be prominently and proudly posted in the schools and school facilities throughout the school district.

CONSENT CALENDAR

A member of the Board or the Superintendent may request that any item be removed from the consent calendar and voted upon separately.

#180-08 Jacqueline Azbill moved and Jay Fabian seconded that all of the following items which appear in this portion of the agenda Consent constitute the consent calendar and are hereby adopted by this one single motion; provided, however, that should any Calendar item included within this motion be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or illegal, all remaining items within this motion shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the status of the voided item.

ODOE ■ to accept the funds from and to participate in the following Ohio Department of Education programs, effective FY09 FY09, under the terms and conditions as found on file in the Board Office. Funds $362,572.67 Title I $133,655.18 Title II A -- Improving Teacher Quality $ 3,404.29 Title II D $ 3,088.00 Title III: -- Consortium Funding for Limited English Proficiency Students $ 2,970.00 Title IV -- Technology $ 2,469.20 Title V -- Innovative Programs $ 7,497.56 Title VII -- Safe and Drug Free $564,668.36 Title VI-B $ 21,948.61 Preschool Special Education $ 85,500.00 Early Education Preschool $ 15,000.00 Ohio K-12 Network Connectivity $ 48,603.00 ABLE

Educational ■ to approve the programs listed below and as found on file in the Board office, each as an educational option of Option independent study; and, to approve the participation of the Madison High School students listed §3301-35-01(C) Study and Board policy IGCD and regulation IGCD-R.

Physical Fitness Art Ryan Gelofsack (¼ credit) Aida Kijauskas (1½credits) Jeremy Woodworth (¼ credit) Michael Darrow (1 credit) Drew Pramore (1 credit) Yearbook Brandi Gossard (½ credit) Julie Sawyer (½ credit) RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

AP – US History Part 2 Ambassadorial Studies Alex Ozello (1 credit) Alexandria Gregory (½ credit) Alex Payne (1 credit)

■ to approve entering into the following agreements, under the terms and conditions as found on file in the Board Agreements office.

► tuition contract with the Willoughby-Eastlake Board of Education, effective the 2008-09 school year, for the education of handicapped children placed within their school district.

► tuition contract with the Ashtabula City, Buckeye Local and Indian Creek Local school districts, effective the 2008-09 school year, for the education of handicapped children placed within our school district.

■ to enter into a consultant’s contract with Ron Patrick to provide AIMSWEB Training, December 5, 2008, for Consultant building coaches in each of the district’s schools, at a cost of $1,200. [Fund Source: FY09 Title I] Contract

■ to approve the following persons to attend the professional conferences at the places and on the dates listed Conferences below.

► Angela Smith at the Ohio School Boards Association Conference, November 9-12, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, at a cost of $600. [Fund Source: General Fund]

► Amy Raines at the Taking Action Literacy Conference, November 17-18, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, at a cost of $100. [Fund Source: Title I]

► Tracey Weston and Gretchen Baptie at the Ohio Literacy Conference for K-3 Teachers, November 20-21, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, at a cost of $958. [Fund Source: Title I]

► Kristy May and Nicole Groah at the Ohio Music Educators Conference, January 15-17, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio at a cost of $870. [Fund Source: General Fund]

► Lisa Elliott at the 2008 NATTAP Conference, November 19-21, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio, at a cost of $980. [Fund Source: FY09 Title VI-B]

► Kristen King at the OMEA State Conference, January 15-17, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio, at a cost of $135 [Fund Source: FY09 Title II-A]

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Moved to the Madison Board Office

Jay Fabian moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board enter into executive session, pursuant to ORC §121.22, for the purpose of [1] hearing an athletic-related appeal; and [2] considering the employment of personnel. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0.

The Board, David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert, entered into executive session. Time: 6:50 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened from executive session with a roll call: David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert. Time: 9:54 p.m. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Held Held Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:00 p.m. Rex Reigert moved and Jacqueline Azbill seconded that the Board adjourn the meeting. David Albert, Jacqueline Azbill, Jay Fabian and Rex Reigert voted "Yes". Vote: 4-0. Time: 9:57 p.m.

The video recording of the public sessions of this meeting, as found on file in the Treasurer's office, is incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to Board policy BDDG.

PRESIDENT

TREASURER