Tri-County North Local School District

The meeting of the Tri-County North Board of Education was held on February 27, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tri-County North High School Lecture Room.

This is a meeting of the Board of Education in public and is not to be considered public community meeting.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Moyer – Present Mr. Schaar – Present Mr. Good – Present Mr. Seibel – Present Mrs. Woodyard – Present

Five Members Present.

* Board President welcomed the Government students who were in attendance.

#30-17: APPROVAL OF MINUTES.

Mr. Seibel moved and Mrs. Woodyard seconded the motion for the approval of the January 23, 2017 Regular Board Meeting minutes.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Seibel – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

Five Ayes. PRESIDENT DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED.

VISITORS

A. Dr. Nick Weldy – MVCTC Student data and upcoming bond initiative  See Attachment  Be on the ballot on May 2, 2017 – State Facility Bond Issue – 30 year  Information was passed out on the history of MVCTC

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – gift for past Board President Larry Seibel

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

A. Joe Finkbine K-5 Principal  See Attachment

1 B. Joe Hoelzle 6-12 Principal  See Attachment  Program of study for grades 6-12 – passed out to Board for review

C. William Derringer Superintendent  See Attachment  8th Grade Boys Basketball won the CCC  EPC – report on bids for vans  3/13/17 – Abatement hearing – planning to attend

TREASURER’S REPORT

#31-17: APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Good seconded the motion to approve the Financial Report for January.

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

#32-17: APPROVE THE ATTACHED CHECK REGISTER LISTS.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Seibel seconded the motion to approve the attached check register lists.

2/22/17 $125,371.82

2/27/27 $114,924.27

Total: $240,296.09

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

2 INVESTMENT REPORT (see attachment)

#33-17: ACCEPT THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.

Mr. Seibel moved and Mr. Schaar seconded the motion to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.

WHEREAS this Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of law has previously adopted a tax budget for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2017.

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Preble County, Ohio has certified its action hereon to this council together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this council and what part thereof is without and what part within the ten mill tax limitation.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Tri- County North Local School District, Preble County, Ohio that the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission, is its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there by and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said school district the rate of each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as attached; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk of this Board by and is hereby directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of said County. (see attachment)

ROLL CALL: Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

* Note: Passed out information on the State Budget for FY18 and FY19 (proposed decrease for TCN).

3 NEW BUSINESS

#34-17: ACCEPT THE LEASE CONTRACT WITH DAVE SUMMERS.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Good seconded the motion to accept the lease contract with Dave Summers.

WHEREAS the Lease Contract as described herein to use the school property has been received.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED under the provisions of 3313.77 the use of the school property as stated is approved according to the Lease Contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED under provisions of ORC 3313.75, such rental or use shall not interfere with the operation of the schools and should a conflict arise, it shall be resolved in favor of the school’s needs without appeal beyond the administration;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED under the provisions of ORC 3313.79, the individual permitted herein to use the school property shall be responsible for any damage above the ordinary use;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any payment is to be made to the treasurer per the Lease Agreement.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the individual shall provide proof of liability insurance and shall hold the Board harmless for any and all injuries or damages during the Lease Contract Agreement. (see attachment)

#35-17: ACCEPT DONATIONS.

Mr. Schaar moved and Mr. Seibel seconded the motion to accept the following donations.

WHEREAS the gift herein described has been unconditionally offered to the Tri-County North Local School District

WHEREAS the Board has the statutory authorization to accept such gifts, providing such acceptance does not remove any portion of the public school from the control of the Board,

4 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED under the provisions of ORC 3313.47 the Board hereby accepts the gift; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Board is appreciative of the generosity of this gift and the remembrance of this school district and the students.

1. Benefactor: Lisa Boggs

Gift: Trumpet

Value: $500.00

2. Benefactor: Reid Hospital

Gift: AED (Powerheart G5 Fully Auto Dual Language Quick Response Package)

Value: $1,395.00

3. Benefactor: Kay Morrella

Gift: Various office supplies

Value: $150.00

ROLL CALL: Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

#36-17: SANCTION THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY.

Mr. Good moved and Mr. Seibel seconded the motion to sanction the following activities.

WHEREAS the following request has been made to the Tri-County North Board of Education to sanction the activity outlined herein;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board sanction the proposed event.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the district cooperate with these endeavors in every way possible. (NOTE: The Board of Education will collect rental fees and custodial service fees)

5 1. Group: TCNSRA

Area: Boys High School Baseball Field (after the end of season) Girls High School Softball Field (after the end of season) High School Practice Field

Date: Baseball & Softball Fields: after season – July 31, 2017 Practice Field: April 1, 2017 – July 31, 2017 Monday – Friday – 5:00 p.m. – dark Saturday & Sunday – 8:00 a.m. – dark

2. Group: Verona Alumni Association

Area: Middle School Gymnasium

Date: May 19, 2017 – 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. May 20, 2017 – 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Abstain Mr. Moyer – Aye

Four Ayes. One Abstain. PRESIDENT DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED.

#38-17: APPROVE THE DISPOSAL OF TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Schaar seconded the motion to approve the disposal of technology equipment.

WHEREAS in the Superintendent's judgment, the items listed herein are no longer of value to the school district

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the equipment will be disposed of at the discretion of the superintendent. (see attachment)

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

6 #39-17: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE TREASURER TO PLACE A NOTICE IN THE REGISTER HERALD, NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2017, WHICH READS SUBSTANTIALLY AS FOLLOWS:

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Good seconded the motion to authorize and direct the Treasurer to place a notice in the Register Herald, no later than March 1, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Tri-County North Local School District Board of Education hereby gives public notice in accordance with Section 3309.345 of the Ohio Revised Code that Lisa Filbrun, who is currently employed by the Board of Education as Fourth Grade Teacher, will be retired and seeking re-employment with the Tri-County North Local School District in the same position following her service retirement.

The Board of Education will hold a public meeting on the issue of re- employing the above-named person at a meeting to be held on April 17, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. at the Tri-County North High School in Lewisburg, Ohio.

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Schaar – Abstain Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

#40-17: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL LEAVE FOR LYNN FERGUSON.

Mr. Seibel moved and Mr. Schaar seconded the motion to approve professional leave for Lynn Ferguson.

1. Lynn Ferguson to attend the 2017 OASBO Annual Workshop & Trade Show on April 25-28, 2017 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Cost: Registration; Mileage; Parking, Lodging

7 #41-17: EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS PROVIDED FOR IN ORC 121.22.

Mr. Schaar moved and Mr. Seibel seconded the motion that the Tri-County North Local Board of Education go into Executive Session for consideration of matters provided for in ORC 121.22 at 8:22 p.m.

A. Personnel matters (G) (1)

Employment

ROLL CALL: Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

The meeting was called out of Executive Session and into Regular Session at 10:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Moyer – Present Mr. Schaar – Present Mr. Good – Present Mr. Seibel – Present Mrs. Woodyard – Present

Five Members Present.

CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

#42-17: EMPLOY SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

Mr. Schaar moved and Mrs. Woodyard seconded the motion to employ substitute teachers for the 2016-2017 school year.

WHEREAS UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE Superintendent, the following recommendation for employment of certificated personnel is made; and

WHEREAS to prepare for temporary absences of certificated personnel as needed to provide educational services for students; and

WHEREAS ORC 3319.10 grants authority for the Board to employ eligible personnel on such a temporary, as needed, on call substitute basis.

8 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 3310.19 the following employment action is taken.

1. Craig Doty

2. Cory McKinney

ROLL CALL: Mr. Schaar – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

#43-17: EMPLOY DODI FINNIGAN AS A VOLUNTEER (NON-PAID) PERSON TO ASSIST FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Schaar seconded the motion to employ Dodi Finnigan as a volunteer (non-paid) person to assist for the 2016-2017 school year.

WHEREAS the below mentioned individual is being recommended to be employed as a volunteer; and

WHEREAS the individual is not placed in charge of any class or activity;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the individual mentioned herein be employed as a volunteer for the 2016-2017 school year.

1. Dodi Finnigan Band Trip Volunteer

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

#44-17: ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CERTIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Good seconded the motion to accept the certified supplemental resignation of Chris Hawk.

WHEREAS upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following recommendation for resignation of certificated

9 supplemental personnel is made; and

WHEREAS the employee herein named has requested to be released from the employment contract at the effective date specified.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 3319.15, the resignation is accepted on the effective date.

1. Name: Chris Hawk

Position: Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Effective: February 23, 2017

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

#45-17: EMPLOY CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Schaar seconded the motion to employ classified substitute personnel for the 2016-2017 school year.

WHEREAS to prepare for temporary absences of non-teaching personnel for whom substitutes may be needed to provide support services in conjunction with the management and control of the school; and

WHEREAS ORC 3313.47, grants authority for the Board of Education to employ personnel on such a temporary, as needed, substitute basis

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 3313.47, the following employment action is taken and such names shall be listed on an approved list of substitute personnel.

1. Michael Flory Substitute Custodian

2. Jacqueline Miller Substitute Cook, Latchkey

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye

10 Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

#46-17: ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CLASSIFIED EXTRA- CURRICULAR PERSONNEL.

Mr. Seibel moved and Mr. Schaar seconded the motion to accept the resignation of classified extra-curricular personnel.

WHEREAS upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following recommendation for resignation of classified extra-curricular personnel is made; and

WHEREAS the employee herein named has requested to be released from the employment contract at the effective date specified.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 3319.15, the resignation is accepted on the effective date. (see attachment)

1. Name: Eric Wright

2. Name: Brad Statzer

3. Name: Christian Jackson

Position: Head Middle School Football Coach

11 #47-17: APPROVE EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED EXTRA- CURRICULAR PERSONNEL FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Good seconded the motion to approve employment of classified extra-curricular personnel for the 2017-2018 school year.

WHEREAS the following extra-curricular positions have been offered to the certificated employees of this school district with no acceptable responses;

WHEREAS the following extra-curricular positions have been offered to or advertised to attract certificated persons not currently employed by this school district with no acceptable responses; and

WHEREAS the non-certified individual(s) herein recommended have been determined to meet the standard adopted by the State Board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 3313.53 the following persons are employed for the 2017-2018 school year at the same salary offered to certified persons for pupil activity program as indicated.

1. Justin Tucker Assistant Varsity Football Coach

2. Eric Wright Football Summer Coordinator

3. Christian Jackson Assistant Varsity Football Coach

4. Clinton Baughman Assistant Varsity Football Coach

#48-17: EMPLOY VOLUNTEER (NON-PAID) PERSONS TO ASSIST FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

Mrs. Woodyard moved and Mr. Good seconded the motion to employ volunteer (non- paid) persons to assist for the 2016-2017 school year.

WHEREAS the below mentioned individuals are being recommended to be employed as volunteers; and

WHEREAS the individuals are not placed in charge of any class or activity;

12 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the individuals mentioned herein be employed as volunteers for the 2016-2017 school year.

1. Val Kesler Band Trip Volunteer

2. Don Kring Band Trip Volunteer

3. Dianne Tomlin Band Trip Volunteer

4. Lisa Boggs Band Trip Volunteer

5. Karen Warnecke Band Trip Volunteer

6. Crystal Rother Band Trip Volunteer

#49-17: ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JACQUELINE MILLER.

Mr. Schaar moved and Mrs. Woodyard seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Jacqueline Miller.

WHEREAS upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following recommendation for resignation of classified personnel is made; and

WHEREAS the employee(s) herein named have requested to be released from the employment contract at the effective date specified.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 3319.15, the resignation is accepted on the effective date. (see attachment)

1. Name: Jacqueline Miller

Position: Cook

13 ROLL CALL: Mr. Schaar – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

#50-17: INCREASE THE HOURLY RATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MAKING MINIMUM WAGE TO THE CURRENT OHIO STATE MINIMUM WAGE RATE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2017.

Mr. Seibel moved and Mr. Schaar seconded the motion to increase the hourly rate for all employees making minimum wage to the current Ohio state minimum wage rate, effective January 1, 2017.

#51-17: EMPLOY VOLUNTEER (NON-PAID) PERSONS TO ASSIST IN ATHLETICS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

Mr. Schaar moved and Mrs. Woodyard seconded the motion to employ volunteer (non- paid) persons to assist in athletics for the 2016-2017 school year.

WHEREAS the below mentioned individuals are being recommended to be employed as a volunteer; and

WHEREAS the individual is not placed in charge of any class or activity;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the individual mentioned herein be employed as a volunteer in our athletic department.

1. Jimmy Elmore Volunteer Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

2. Cameron Dickens Volunteer Assistant JV Baseball Coach

3. Dustin Green Volunteer Varsity Football Coach

4. Colton Overholtz Volunteer Varsity Football Coach

14 ROLL CALL: Mr. Schaar – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Seibel – Aye Mr. Moyer – Abstain

#52-17: ADJOURNMENT.

Mr. Seibel moved and Mrs. Woodyard seconded the motion that the Tri-County North Board of Education adjourn at 10:04 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Seibel – Aye Mrs. Woodyard – Aye Mr. Good – Aye Mr. Schaar – Aye Mr. Moyer – Aye

The above is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the February 26, 2017, Regular Board Meeting of the Tri-County North Board of Education.

______PRESIDENT

______TREASURER