BOARD OF EDUCATION

EAST LIVERPOOL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jonathan Ludwig, Superintendent Kathy Jo Beverly, Treasurer Sarah Porter, Board President Matt Handley, Board Vice President Mario Hernandez, Board Member; Pat Persohn, Board Member; Larry Walton, Board Member

Regular Meeting

February 27, 2020

6:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1.0 Call to Order & Roll Call Mr. Handley ___ Mr. Hernandez___ Ms. Persohn ___ Ms. Porter ___ Mr. Walton ___

2.0 Participation 2.1 Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Public Participation on Agenda Items “Only” In accordance with Ohio Revised Code & Board Policy BDDH – The Board requires that public participants be residents of this District, an employee of this District, or a representative of employees of the District. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes each for a maximum total of thirty minutes. No participant may address or question Board members individually. The presiding officer may interrupt, warn, or terminate a speaker’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. Copies of Board Policy BDDH are posted in their entirety in the Board Room.

3.0 Approval of Minutes 3.1 January 23, 2020, Regular Meeting Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

4.0 Superintendent’s Report

5.0 Correspondence

6.0 Old Business

7.0 New Business 1

8.0 Treasurer’s Recommendations/Reports 8.1 The Treasurer wishes the Board’s approval of Financial Reports & Appropriations Resolution. [one vote on the following] a. Approve Financial Reports, Vouchers Issued Report and Investment and Interim Deposit Reports for January, 2020. b. Approve Appropriation Modifications, Increases and Decreases for January 2020. c. Approve donations for January 2020. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

8.2 The Treasurer would like the Board to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Columbiana County Budget Commission and authorize the necessary tax levies. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

8.3 The Treasurer would like the Board to approve the correction to the agreement with ACCESS for Internet Services; the amount previously given was incorrect. The correct amount is as follows: Transport Services - $4,000 per circuit for a total of $20,000 Internet Services - $59, 748.37 Total Cost - $79, 748,37 Less any E-rate discounts Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

8.4 The Treasurer would like the Board to approve the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Athletic Department Funds. The High School $30,000 and the Junior High Athletics $10,000. We have spent $97,903.23 as of January 31, 2020 in the High School and $11,693.96 as of January 31, 2020 in Junior High Athletics. We need to transfer the funds to finish out the winter/spring sports and also to purchase much needed uniforms. The Athletic Director is determining which Spring/Fall sports are in desperate need of new uniforms. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

8.5 The Treasurer would like the Board to approve Comp Management as the District Workers Compensation management services provider for FY2021. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

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8.6 The Treasurer would like the Board to approve a Request for Proposal for Purchased Services as required under the Uniform Federal Procurement Policy. (see attached) Motion______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.0 Superintendent’s Recommendations/Reports 9.1 Personnel – Certified Resignation. I wish to recommend the Board’s approval of the following resignation for retirement purposes. 1. David Long as the Criminal Justice instructor at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Long has worked for East Liverpool City Schools since August 2001. The effective date of his retirement is March 2, 2020. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.2 Personnel – Classified Appointments. I wish to recommend the Board’s approval of the following Classified Appointments for the 2019-2020 school year. 1. April Walker as an 8 hour custodian at East Liverpool Junior/Senior High School Fieldhouse. This is a lateral move for Ms. Walker. She will remain on Step 8 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $15.80 per hour. Her first day of work in the new position was Wednesday, February 5, 2020. 2. Gene Hughes as an 8 hour Truck Driver/Custodian at the Westgate Administrative Complex. This is a lateral move for Mr. Hughes. He will remain on Step 7 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $15.51 per hour. His first day of work in the new position was February 5, 2020 3. Kathleen Blake as a 5 hour bus driver. Ms. Blake will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $ 16.43 per hour. Her first day of work will be February 28, 2020. 4. Nicole Carroll as a 2 hour crossing guard at East Liverpool High School Potter Drive. Ms. Carroll will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule which is $11.62 per hour. Her first day of work will be February 28, 2020. 5. John Burkett as a 4 hour custodian of athletic fields, buildings and grounds. Mr. Burkett will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $13.79 per hour. His first day of work will be February 28, 2020. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.3 Personnel –Supplemental Appointments. I wish to recommend the Board’s approval of the following supplemental appointments for the 2019-2020 school year. 1. Seth Cox as (Assistant Varsity) for East Liverpool High School. Mr. Cox will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $1,963.89.

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2. Nathan Boyd as (Reserve) for East Liverpool High School. Mr. Boyd will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $1,619.99. 3. Mary Davis as Softball (Varsity Assistant) for East Liverpool High School. Ms. Davis will be placed on Step 2 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $2,043.04. 4. Dana Vulgamore as Gaming Club (Elementary) for North Elementary School. Ms. Vulgamore will be placed on Step of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $ 426.33. 5. Isaac Davidson as (Varsity Boys) for East Liverpool High School. Mr. Davidson will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $2,773.87. Motion______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.4 Personnel –Supplemental Appointments. I wish to recommend the Board’s approval of the following supplemental appointments for the 2020-2021 school year. 1. Greg Voorhees as Athletic Director for East Liverpool City Schools. Mr. Voorhees will be placed on Step 1 on the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $5,310.45. 2. Michelle Roberts as Academic Team Advisor for East Liverpool High School. Ms. Roberts will be placed on Step 2 of the Board-approved salary schedule which is $2,885.66. 3. Greg Adkins as Advisor (Sophomore) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Adkins will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 4. Alaina Cornfield as Advisor (Junior) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Cornfield will be placed on Step 2 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $1,442.98. 5. Marvin Q. Carter as Athletic Director (Assistant)) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Carter will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $2,949.24. 6. Jason Croxall as AV-Tech Coordinator) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Croxall will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $959.28. 7. Alaina Cornfield as Band (Extracurricular) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Cornfield will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $3,880.55. 8. Michelle Smith as Band (Asst. Marching) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Smith will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $2,638.79. 9. Alaina Cornfield as Band (Summer) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Cornfield will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $2,949.24. 10. Michelle Smith as Band (Middle School Director) at Westgate School. Ms. Smith will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $1,397.03.

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11. Lori DeMarco as at East Liverpool High School. Ms. DeMarco will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $3,029.94. 12. John Dawson as Camp Fitch) for Westgate School. Mr. Dawson will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $388.05. 13. Melanie Rowley as Camp Fitch) for Westgate School. Ms. Rowley will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $388.05. 14. Brooke Harman as Chair (English) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Harman will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 15. Julie Voorhees as Chair (Math) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Voorhees will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 16. Tonyea Roberts as Chair (Science) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Roberts will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 17. Greg Adkins as Chair (Social Studies) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Adkins will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 18. Michele Davis as Chair (Career Tech) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Davis will be placed on Step1 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $430.59. 19. Dana Vulgamore as Advisor (Varsity) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Vulgamore will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $3,029. 20. Tonyea Roberts as Cheerleading Advisor (Varsity Assistant) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Roberts will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $2,328.32. 21. Kayla Duffield as Cheerleading Advisor (9th Grade) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Duffield will be placed on Step 1 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $2,152.86. 22. Greg Adkins as Conditioning and Exercise Trainer (7-12) at East Liverpool Junior/Senior High School. Mr. Adkins will be placed on Step 2 of the Board- approved salary schedule, which is $1,380.76. 23. Julie Voorhees as Cross Country (Varsity) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Voorhees will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $3,349.71. 24. Julie Voorhees as Cross Country (Pre-Season) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Voorhees will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 25. Jeffrey Cornfield as Drama Advisor (Fall) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Cornfield will be placed on Step 2 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $913.60. 26. Joshua Ludwig as Equipment Manager (Fall) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Ludwig will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $1,940.26. 27. Joshua Ludwig as Football (Varsity) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Ludwig will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $5,743.25. 28. Joshua Ludwig as Football (Pre-Season) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Ludwig will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 5

29. Ashley Byrne as Gaming Club (Elementary) at LaCroft Elementary School Ms. Byrne will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 30. Jason Croxall as Intramurals (HS Boys) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Croxall will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $890.06. 31. John Dawson as Intramurals (MS Boys) at Westgate School. Mr. Dawson will be placed on Step 1 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $898.96. 32. John Dawson as Intramurals (MS Girls) at Westgate School. Mr. Dawson will be placed on Step 1 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $898.96. 33. Melanie Rowley as Science Fair Coordinator (Elem.) at Westgate School. Ms. Rowley will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 34. Melanie Rowley as Science Fair Coordinator (MS.) at East Liverpool Junior High School. Ms. Rowley will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 35. Sharon Caiazza as Service Learning Club Advisor (NHS) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Caiazza will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 36. Jason Croxall as Service Learning Club Advisor (NTHS) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Croxall will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 37. Heather Zernich as Spelling Bee Coordinator (MS) at Westgate School. Ms. Zernich will be placed on Step 0 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $426.33. 38. Jeffrey Cornfield as Student Council Advisor (HS) at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Cornfield will be placed on Step 1 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $430.59. 39. Ashley Byrne as Student Council Advisor (Elem) at LaCroft Elementary School. Ms. Byrne will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $465.69. 40. Julie Voorhees as Coach at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Voorhees will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $3, 029.94. 41. Lisa Ensinger as Vocal Extracurricular at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Ensinger will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $1,449.80. 42. Kelly Kiger as (Varsity) at East Liverpool High School. Ms. Kiger will be placed on Step 2 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $3,127.64. 43. Joshua Ludwig as Weight Training Advisor at East Liverpool High School. Mr. Ludwig will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $4,210.17. 44. Amber Gill as Yearbook Advisor (JH) Ms. Gill will be placed on Step 3 of the Board-approved salary schedule, which is $712.90. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

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9.5 Personnel – Supplemental Monitors. I wish to recommend the Board’s approval of the following supplemental monitors for the 2020-2021 school year. They will be paid at the Board-approved rate of $30 per hour. 1. Ben Wright – Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (3/4 hour) 2. Greg Adkins - Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (1/2 hour) 3. Kim Daugherty - Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (1/2 hour) 4. Lori DeMarco - Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (1/2 hour) 5. Heidi Miller - Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (1/2 hour) 6. Carrie Nickell-Bzinak - Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (1/2 hour) 7. Michelle Roberts - Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (1/2 hour) 8. Sharon Caiazza - Morning Hall Monitor at Junior/Senior High School (1/2 hour) 9. Loni Goodballet-Ross - Morning Hall Monitor at LaCroft Elementary School (1/4 hour) 10. Trisha Hutton - Morning Hall Monitor at LaCroft Elementary School (1/4 hour) 11. Dottie Orlo - Morning Hall Monitor at North Elementary School (1/2 hour) 12. John Dawson - Morning Hall Monitor at Westgate School (1 hour) 13. Barbara Schmidt - Morning Hall Monitor at Westgate School (1/2 hour) 14. Carrie Nickell-Bzinak – Detention Monitor at East Liverpool High School (2 hours per week) 15. Michelle Roberts – Detention Monitor at East Liverpool Junior High School (2 hours per week) 16. Loni Goodballet-Ross – Detention Monitor at LaCroft Elementary School (2 hours per week) 17. Dottie Orlo – Detention Monitor at North Elementary School (2 hours per week) 18. Sharon Caiazza – Detention Monitor at Westgate School (2 hours per week) 19. Michelle Roberts – Friday Night School at East Liverpool Junior High School (3 hours per week) 20. Carrie Nickell-Bzinak – Friday Night School at East Liverpool High School (3 hours per week) Motion______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.6 Personnel –Substitute Crossing Guards. I wish to recommend the Board’s approval of the following substitute crossing guards for the 2019-2020 school year. 1. Donald Poole Motion______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.7 Personnel –Substitute Custodian. I wish to recommend the Board’s approval of the following substitute custodian for the 2019-2020 school year. 7

1. Donald Poole Motion______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.8 The ELHS Class of 2021 and Junior Class Advisor Alaina Cornfield would like to request the Board of Education pay for the bus transportation to and from the Prom as they have in the past. The Prom is May 2, 2020 at Alpine Wedding and Banquet Room at the SNPJ Recreation Center in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania. (See information in file) Motion______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

9.9 Personnel – Non-renewal of Supplemental Contracts (2019-2020). I wish to recommend the non-renewal of all one-year supplemental contracts. This is a housekeeping matter we do each year. Motion______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

10.0 Committee Recommendations/Reports 10.1 Athletic Chairperson-Matt Handley; Member-Sarah Porter

10.2 Audit/Finance/Legal/Policy Chairperson-Larry Walton; Member-Mario Hernandez

10.3 Buildings and Grounds/Transportation Chairperson-Mario Hernandez; Member-Matt Handley

10.4 Personnel Chairperson-Sarah Porter; Member-Matt Handley

10.5 Curriculum & Technology Chairperson-Pat Persohn; Member-Larry Walton

11.0 Standing Appointment Recommendations/Reports 11.1 Fawcett Foundation Designee Mario Hernandez

11.2 East Liverpool High School Alumni Association City Schools Education and Scholarship Fund Designee Pat Persohn

11.3 Legislative Liaison/OSBA Delegate Designee Larry Walton 8

12.0 Public Participation for Non-Agenda Items

13.0 Board Table Comments

14.0 Announcements

15.0 Executive Session, In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 121.22 for provisions, as moved and applicable. Time______● To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official. ● For the purchase or sale of property. ● Conferences with an attorney for pending or imminent court action. ● Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations/bargaining sessions. ● Matters required to be kept confidential by law. ● Specialized details of security arrangements. Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____ Time Entered: ______

16.0 Return/Action from Executive Session, as applicable. Time______Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____ 17.0 Adjournment Time______Motion ______Second ______Vote: Mr. Handley ____ Mr. Hernandez ____ Ms. Persohn ____ Ms. Porter ____ Mr. Walton ____

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