The Board of Education Meeting Minutes May 18, 2015 The Board of Education of Findlay City Schools met in regular session at 6:00 PM in the Glenwood Community Room. President Dysinger called the meeting to order. Present were: Mrs. Dysinger, Mrs. Lockard, Mr. Pochard, Mrs. Robertson, Dr. Siebenaler Wilson, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Kupferberg, Treasurer Mr. Barnhart and Superintendent Mr. Kurt. CELEBRATIONS Glenwood Principal David Alvarado spoke about events and programs at Glenwood. He informed the Board that he took a group of students to the Latino Youth Summit. It was a great learning experience for the students. He thanked all the community partnerships this year that helped Glenwood students succeed. Dr. Siebenaler Wilson celebrated the wonderful presentation the middle school staff, high school staff and administrators gave to the workforce development committee. Mrs. Dysinger celebrated Jefferson special education students serving at Sweet Retreat. Mr. Kurt celebrated Mr. Troy Roth who will be the new Assistant Superintendent and his family moving to the district and welcomed them to the Findlay City School family. 2015-005-007 Grant Recipient It was moved by Mrs. Lockard, seconded by Dr. Siebenaler Wilson to approve the $5000 I read with iPods project grant to Arika Hatch at Jacobs Primary from the 2015 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant. Roll call: Mrs. Lockard, aye; Dr. Siebenaler Wilson, aye; Mrs. Dysinger, aye; Mr. Pochard, aye; Mrs. Robertson, aye. President Dysinger declared the motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Becky Biesiada, FEA President, welcomed Mr. Roth, congratulated all the retirees and all the graduates and wished them well in their endeavors. 2015-005-008 Approval of Minutes It was moved by Mr. Pochard, seconded by Dr. Siebenaler Wilson to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from May 4, 2015. Roll call: Mr. Pochard, aye; Dr. Siebenaler Wilson, aye; Mrs. Dysinger, aye; Mrs. Lockard, aye; Mrs. Robertson, aye. President Dysinger declared the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Kurt read an email from Kristen Woodhull, STEM teacher, regarding the fantastic job the students did planting trees, protecting them from the deer and how well-mannered the students were. 2015-005-009 Consent Items (A-O) It was moved by Mrs. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Pochard to approve consent items A-O. CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL A. Leave of Absence (will use paid sick and personal time, if available) Heather Welty (Wilson Vance, ESL) Effective: 4/20/2015 – 4/29/2015 and 5/1/2015 (1/2 day) Reason: FMLA Robert Wohl (Whittier, Physical Education) Effective: 5/14/2015 – end of the 2014/2015 school year Reason: FMLA B. Resignation Jaimee Mcnamara (Intervention Specialist, Lincoln) (8 years) Reason: Other Employment Effective: 8/3/2015 C. Retirement Elaine Leman (Title I, Whittier) (20 years) Reason: Retirement Effective: 5/31/2015 1 D. Correction to the 10/27/2014 Board of Education Minutes From: Credit Recovery Tutor, Catherine Keppers @ $21.06/hr effective September 29, 2014 as needed not to exceed 28 hrs/wk To: Credit Recovery Tutor, Catherine Keppers @ $21.06/hr effective September 29, 2014 as needed not to exceed 33 hrs/wk. E. Appointments 1. Teachers Susan Arnold (Title I, Jefferson) Salary: MA+30, Step 5 @ $52,306 Effective: 2015-16 school year for 184 days Stephanie Brant (Title I, Northview) Salary: MA, Step 5 @ $47,222 Effective: August 14, 2015 Chelsea Mantey (Grade 1, Jefferson) Salary: BA, Step 0 @ $34,216 Effective: August 14, 2015 Jaclyn Nelson (Grade 2, Jefferson) Salary: BA+15, Step 5 @ $43,417 Effective: August 14, 2015 Tim Opp (High School, Science) Salary: MA+30, Step 5 @ $52,306 Effective: 2015-16 school year for 184 days Kristina Pritchard (Kindergarten, Jefferson) Salary: BA+30, Step 0 @ $35,875 Effective: August 14, 2015 Jim Rucki (1/2-Time Social Studies, High School) BA+30, Step 5 @ $22,339.50 Effective: 2015-16 school year for 184 days Jaime Watkins (Business Teacher, Millstream) Salary: MA, Step 6 @ $49,158 Effective: August 14, 2015 2. Speech and Language Pathologists Jennifer Blank (Speech/Language Pathologist, Washington) Salary: MA, Step 12 @ $60,778 Effective: August 14, 2015 Kayla Cyr (Speech/Language Pathologist, Washington) Salary: MA, Step 0 @ $37,538 Effective: August 14, 2015 3. School Psychologist Kelli Doty (School Psychologist, Administration) Salary: MA+30, Step 1 @ $43,150 plus 15 days extended service @ $3,517.67 Effective: August 14, 2015 4. Summer School Teacher – Step 0 @ $22.01/hour (Effective 6/8/15-6/30/15) Lori Hunt F. Volunteer – 2015-2016 Certified Club Advisors/Helpers Alycia Althaus – Trojan Jazz Band and Marching Band Volunteer David Barkey – Chess Club Volunteer Amanda Brasfield – Books n’ Brownies Volunteer Laurie Collert – Future Educators of America Volunteer Gene Damon – P.A.S.T. Club Volunteer Laura Davis – LGBTSA Volunteer 2 Wendy Farabaugh – French Honor Society Volunteer Jon Gaberdiel – Volunteer Art Club Advisor Maribeth Geaman – Sketch Comedy Club Volunteer Advisor Shawn Hirt – Junior Classical League-Latin Club Volunteer Ben Kirian – Volunteer S.A.L.T. Advisor Brian Rosendale – Volunteer Indoor Track Coach Denise Sheehe – Shockwave Cymbals & Marching Volunteer Michael Springer – Trojan Jazz Band Volunteer Jason Wagner – Volunteer Art Club and Ski Club Advisor Nate Weihrauch - Volunteer S.A.L.T. Advisor Dan Wilson – Trojan Jazz Band Volunteer Judy Withrow – Junior Statesmen of America Volunteer CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL G. Leave of Absence (will use paid sick, personal, and/or vacation time, if available) James Clark (Donnell, Custodian) Effective: 5/6/2015 – 6/15/2015 Reason: FMLA Exhausted – Worker’s Compensation Leave H. Resignation Barbara George (Athletic Secretary, High School) (17 years) Reason: Resignation Effective: 5/31/2015 I. Appointments 1. FABSS Program Coordinator @ 240 days (40 hours/week) Tiffani Murray Salary: Step 4, Year 11 @ $36,532.00 Effective: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 2. Summer Student Workers (Technology) Thomas Gilgen and Justin Turley Rate of pay: $8.10 per hour Hours: Not to exceed 30 hours/week during the summer and 20 hours/week during the school year Effective June 3, 2015 3. Substitute and/or Per Diem Employees Tasha Rensch – Substitute Nurse @ $19.23/hour 4. Volunteer – 2015-2016 Classified Club Advisors/Helpers Kim Blake – CARE Club Volunteer Roy Brim – Shockwave Electronics Volunteer Brian Fortin – Shockwave Tenors Volunteer Sam Fronk – Shockwave Pit Volunteer Matt Gordon – Shockwave Asst. Director & Snares Volunteer Jan Gower – Marching Band Chaperone Volunteer Bob Grandbois – Shockwave Bass Drums & General Effect Volunteer Andy Haines – FFE Volunteer Choreographer Merri Hall – Shockwave Uniforms Volunteer Febe Harmon – Shockwave Cymbals & Pit Volunteer Katherine Jastel – Credit Recovery Volunteer Irene Johns – Marching Band Chaperone Volunteer Tammy Lightner – Marching Band Chaperone Volunteer Jason Morsfield – Shockwave Tarp and Truck Driving Volunteer Elliot Olson - Volunteer Focus Advisor Matthew Ralph – Marching Band Sectional Volunteer Andrea Spiceland – Shockwave Uniforms & Electronics Volunteer Frank Spiceland – Shockwave Truck Driver Volunteer J. Monthly Financial Report The treasurer recommends that the monthly financial report for April 2015 be accepted as presented by the treasurer as shown in EXHIBIT B. 3 K. Graduating Class of 2015 The superintendent recommends the list of students, as shown in EXHIBIT C be approved for graduation in the Class of 2015, provided they have completed all requirements for graduation established by the Findlay Board of Education and the State Department of Education. L. Non-Union Salary Schedules The treasurer recommends approval of the Salary Schedules for Clerical, Cafeteria, Substitutes for OAPSE positions, Bus Mechanic, Technical Aide, School Nurse, Security Officers and FABSS positions as shown in EXHIBIT D. M. Administrative and Administrative Special Areas Compensation Plans The treasurer recommends the Administrative and Administrative Special Areas Compensation Plans be accepted as shown in EXHIBIT E and EXHIBIT F. N. Transfer of Funds The treasurer recommends the transfer of $80,000 from the general fund (001-7200-910) to the EMIS fund (432-5100-9004). O. Acceptance of Gifts The Superintendent recommends the acceptance and written expression of appreciation for the gifts, listed below, which have been given to the Findlay City School District: GIFT: $1250 FROM: Findlay Hancock County Bar Association TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Mr. Doug Melin TO: We the People GIFT: $3750 FROM: Legal Education Foundation TO: We the People GIFT: $700 FROM: Academic Booster Club TO: We the People GIFT: $1300 FROM: Ohio Center for Law Related Education TO: We the People GIFT: $6300 FROM: Ohio State Bar Association TO: We the People GIFT: $200 FROM: Hancock Federal Credit Union TO: We the People GIFT: $250 FROM: Mr. Seth Rothey TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Mr. Connor Evans TO: We the People GIFT: $200 FROM: Cheryl Cape and Dan May TO: We the People GIFT: $500 FROM: Whitney (Benson) Renner TO: We the People 4 GIFT: $150 FROM: Janine May TO: We the People GIFT: $150 FROM: Ms. Megan Gephart TO: We the People GIFT: $225 FROM: Mr. Thomas Drake TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Mrs. Nancy Moody-Russo TO: We the People GIFT: $500 FROM: Mr. John Koehler TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Judge Allan Davis TO: We the People GIFT: $1000 FROM: Mr. Michael Peak TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Mrs. Hannah Boyd TO: We the People GIFT: $500 FROM: Marathon Petroleum TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Ms. Stephanie May TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Ms. Heather (Lindamood) Buchanan TO: We the People GIFT: $300 FROM: Judge Reginald Routson TO: We the People GIFT: $250 FROM: Steven Drake TO: We the People GIFT: $100 FROM: Mr. Nicholas Casalbore TO: We the People Roll call: Mrs. Robertson, aye; Mr. Pochard, aye; Mrs. Dysinger, aye; Mrs. Lockard, aye; Dr. Siebenaler Wilson, aye. President Dysinger declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEM 2015-005-010 Five Year Forecast It was motioned by Mr.