Gallipolis City Schools

GALLIPOLIS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO: Staff FROM: Roger Mace, Superintendent RE: Report of January 15, 2014 Regular Board Meeting

1. The board elected Robert Cornwell as President and John O’Brien as Vice-president. 2. The board established the time and place for regular board meetings for the third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the GAMS Library. 3. The board authorized the treasurer to sign all vouchers and accounts payable. 4. The board authorized the treasurer to request tax advances from the county auditor and invest interim funds when available. 5. The board authorized the superintendent to act as agent for the following: a. All federal and state programs b. Purchasing for the district c. Posting of positions and employment of substitute or part-time personnel as needed d. Accept resignations on behalf of the board. 6. The board authorized the superintendent to employ legal and consultant services during the year and until the organizational meeting of 2015. 7. The board made the following appointments for 2014: a. Academics - Dr. Kyger & Ms. Rees b. Alumni - Dr. Kyger c. Athletics - Mr. Cornwell & Ms. Rees d. Facilities/Construction - Ms. Angell & Ms. Rees e. Legislative Liaison - Dr. Kyger f. Naming Rights - Ms. Angell & Mr. O’Brien g. Negotiations/Insurance - Ms. Angell & Ms. Rees h. Policy - Mr. O’Brien i. Safety - Ms. Rees j. Stadium Project - Mr. Cornwell k. Technology - Dr. Kyger & Ms. Rees l. Transportation - Ms. Angell & Mr. Cornwell m. School Building Liaisons - GAHS - Mr. Cornwell GAMS - Ms. Angell Green Elementary - Dr. Kyger Rio Grande Elementary - Ms. Rees Washington Elementary - Mr. O’Brien 8. The board was presented with certificates of appreciation from OSBA. 9. The board recognized the nursing staff for organizing Christmas donations for needy families. 10. The board renewed the insurance contracts for the period January 12, 2014 - December 31, 2014. 11. The board approved the retirement of Lettie Willis, effective February 28, 2014, her last day of work. 12. The board approved the unpaid leave extension request from Kris Geiser for the period January 6, 2014 through the end of the 2013-2014 school year. 13. The board approved the following supplemental contracts for 3eth 2013-2014 school year: a. Cheryl Greenlee - 7th & 8th Grade Head Track Coach (coed) b. Nate Hall - Asst. Varsity Track Coach (Boys & Girls) c. Seth Haner - 7th & 8th Grade Asst. Track Coach (coed) d. Corey Luce - Asst. Varsity Baseball Coach e. Craig Sanders - J.V. Baseball Coach f. Allena Sprague - Evening School, effective December 4, 2013 14. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2013- 2014 school year: a. Meghan Matthews - Teacher b. Brittany Mooney - Aide, Cook, Secretary c. Benjamin Schlater - Teacher 15. The board approved the agreement with the Gallipolis Education Association for the period September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015. 16. The board approved 2014 membership in OSBA at a cost of $5,478.00. 17. The board approved the Agreement for National Webcheck Program Services and Equipment. 18. The board rescinded resolution IX., C-2, of the December 18, 2013 agenda. 19. The board appointed Bob Cornwell as a representative to the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District Board of Education for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2014. 20. The board approved the following physicians to conduct bus driver annual physical examinations: a. Ashok Dayal, MD b. John Ellison, DO c. Donald Fisco, DO d. Stephen Popper, DO e. Kelly Roush, DC f. Tess Simon, MD g. Mark Walker, MD 21. The board accepted an anonymous donation in the amount of $500.00 to be used for student needs. 22. The board approved the purchase of three 2014-2015 77 passenger school buses through the Metropolitan Education Council. 23. Roger mace gave an update on the Race to the Top Grant. 24. The board reviewed the Bullying/Harassment Semiannual Report. 25. The board rescinded resolution IX., A-3, of the Board of Education Agenda, dated December 18, 2013, stating “Employ Barbara Burnett as a teacher for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, effective January 21, 2014. 26. The board employed Barbara Burnett as a teacher for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, effective January 21, 2014, for no more than 29 hours per week, with her hourly rated to be determined on the salary schedule at MA and 5 years experience. 27. The board approved the contract agreement with the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, an independent contractor, for the provision of the services of an 8 hour Student Resource Officer for 2013-2014 school year. 28. The board approved the renewal of the Superintendent’s contract for a four-year term commencing on August 1, 2015 and ending on July 31, 2019, under the terms and conditions as set forth in the renewal contract and authorized the Board President and/or Treasurer to execute such renewal contract on behalf of the Board.