Present: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff Mcelfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith s1
August 28, 2017
The Southeast Local Schools Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2017 in the High School library, 8423 Tallmadge Rd., Portage County. The meeting was called to order by Board President Lori Loudin-Smith.
Roll Call
Present: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Absent: None
247-2017
Approve Agenda
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept and approve the board meeting agenda for August 28, 2017 as corrected and with an addendum.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
248-2017
Approval of Board Minutes
David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion to approve the August 1, 2017 special board meeting minutes and the August 14, 2017 board minutes from the regular board meeting. The minutes are available for inspection in the office of the Treasurer.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
Open Communication: Attendee Justin Evans inquired about the bus routes.
249-2017
Appoint Board Delegate – Capital Conference
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education appoints David Kemble as delegate and Lori Loudin-Smith as alternate to the Capital Conference annual business meeting held on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
250-2017
Hire Homebound Tutor – Rebecca Dunn
David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Rebecca Dunn as a Homebound Tutor effective the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
August 28, 2017 (Continued)
251-2017
Designate Homeless Liaison – Robert Dunn
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education designate Robert Dunn as the Homeless Liaison for the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
252-2017
Designate Foster Care Point of Contact – Robert Dunn
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education designate Robert Dunn as the Foster Care Point of Contract for the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
253-2017
Approval for Payment of Bills
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the payment of bills.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
254-2017
Accept Resignation – High School Teacher – Stacey Hoffman
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Stacey Hoffman, High School Teacher, effective the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
255-2017
Accept Resignations
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the following resignations effective the 2017-2018 school year:
Substitute Teacher
Cassandra Hale
Volleyball Assistant Coach
Kelsey Shackelford
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
August 28, 2017 (Continued)
256-2017
Hire - Middle School Intervention Specialist – Connie Hall
David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Connie Hall as a 5/8 day Middle School Intervention Specialist for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria. She will be given a one year limited contract, placed on the proper step of the salary schedule with five years experience. Effective August 28, 2017.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
257-2018
Hire – Long Term Substitute – Victoria Bell
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Victoria Bell as a Long Term Substitute (First Grade) for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria. She will be paid at the Long Term Substitute rate.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
258-2017
Hire – Long Term Substitute – Sara Clark
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Sara Clark as a Long Term Substitute (High School Social Studies) for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria. She will be paid at the Long Term Substitute rate.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
259-2017
Hire – Long Term Substitute – Lindsay Winn
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Lindsay Winn as a Long-Term Substitute (Title I) for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria. She will be paid at the Long Term Substitute rate.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
August 28, 2017 (Continued)
260-2017
Acknowledge Teacher Evaluators
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education acknowledge the following individuals as those approved to perform teacher evaluations in the Southeast Local School District effective the 2017-2018 school year:
Robert Dunn Craig Nettleton
David Kennedy Jamie Brawley
Patrick Youel David Fesemyer
Steven Sigworth
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
261-2017
Designate CCIP Coordinator – John Lamanna
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education designate John Lamanna as the CCIP Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
262-2017
Designate Title I Coordinator – John Lamanna
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education designate John Lamanna as the Title I Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
263-2017
Designate Title IX Co-Coordinators
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education designate Jamie Brawley and Steven Sigworth as Title IX Co-Coordinators for the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
264-2017
Hire Homebound Tutors
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire the following people as Homebound Tutors effective the 2017-2018 school year:
Jessica Horning
Lisa McCann
Barbara Oostdyk
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
August 28, 2017 (Continued)
265-2017
Hire Substitutes
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire the following people for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria:
Substitute Teacher
Robert Altenhof, Jr. Melanie Call Gregory Chapin
Sherry Cicora Beth Ann Clifford Jessica Craver
David Dubinsky Nancy Finch William Foster
John Gordon William Huber Cynthia Jarrett
Judith Jones Elaine Leach Barbara Lundi Kirk Marsh Nancy Marsh-McGarry Neil Martino
Marianne McCuen Robert Osthoff Jenna Phile
Nancy Smith Carrie Sondereker John Stamm
David Tomaino Elizabeth Weymer Judith Wilkins
Substitute Bus Driver
Renee Aboul Robert Bader Margo Bellar
Courtney Campbell Sherry Griffith Kelly Rouse
Alyssa Tooley
Substitute ESP
Renee Aboul (Transportation)
Barbara Adolphson
Robert Bader (Transportation)
Courtney Campbell (Transportation)
Renee Croft (Transportation)
Sherry Griffith (Transportation)
James Hartman (Transportation)
Christine Janok
Tina Jones
Christina Kelly
Mariam Laporte
Jessica McCoy
Melinda McCoy
Rebecca Muldowny (Transportation)
Karen Murphy (Transportation)
Victoria Reynolds
Kelly Rouse (Transportation)
Teresa Tiernan (Attendance)
Alyssa Tooley (Transportation)
Jamie Vrudney (Transportation)
Substitute Cook
Tina Brown Catherine Bruderly Autumn Jones
Tina Jones Carol Rau Lora Weingart
Stacey Wilson
Substitute Custodian
Tina Jones Glenna Pruitt Jamie Vrudney
Substitute Nurse
William Foster
Substitute Secretary
Nicole Adams Tina Brown Catherine Bruderly
Rachel Ciaverella Susan Douglass Christina Kelly
Heather Kennedy Jessica McCoy Melinda McCoy Victoria Reynolds Kimberly Ross
August 28, 2017 (Continued)
Substitute Van Driver
Renee Aboul Robert Bader Courtney Campbell
Renee Croft Sherry Griffith James Hartman
Rebecca Muldowney Karen Murphy Kelly Rouse Alyssa Tooley Jaime Vrudney
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
266-2017
Hire Parent Mentor Coordinators
David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education hire Sandra Craft (Southeast) and Christina Matthews (Field) as Parent Mentor Coordinators for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Southeast Board of Education employment criteria, and the final approval of the Parent Mentor Grant. They will be paid $18.00 per hour, working an average of 15 hours per week for 38 weeks. They are paid out of the Parent Mentor Grant which is shared with the Field Local School District, Southeast being the fiscal agent.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
267-2017
Approve Stipends – Head Cooks
Jeff McElfresh moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the following stipends for the head cooks for the 2017-2018 school year:
Lori Coss – High School - $500
Calvina Smail – Middle School - $500
Vickie Desatnik – Elementary School - $500
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
268-2017
Approve Bus Stops
Jeff McElfresh moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the bus stops and times for the 2017-2018 school year as presented, with the Superintendent/Designee authorized to make changes as necessary.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
269-2017
Approve Transportation Handbook
David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Transportation Handbook for the 2017-2018 school year as presented.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
August 28, 2017 (Continued)
270-2017
Approve Agreement – Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Mary Kaley moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education enter into an agreement between Southeast Local Schools and the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities to provide services to students attending Happy Day School (school age) for the 2017-2018 school year:
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
271-2017
Approve Agreement – Trumbull County Educational Service Center
Mary Kaley moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education enter into an agreement between Southeast Local Schools and the Trumbull County Educational Service Center to provide services and personnel for a student in the Hearing Handicapped Unit for the 2017-2018 school year.
Yeas: Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
272-2017
Accept Donations
David Kemble moved and Mary Kaley seconded the motion that the Board of Education accept the following donations:
$300 from Southeast Youth Cheer to the Southeast Cheerleaders to be used for miscellaneous cheer needs.
$250 from Brian and Karen Guthrie to the Athletic Department to help purchase Girls Soccer supplies and equipment.
Yeas: David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
273-2017
Approve Master Contract Agreement – SELDTA
Mary Kaley moved and John Witkosky seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the ratification of the three year Master Contract Agreement between the Southeast Local School District and Southeast Local District Teachers Association (SELDTA) encompassing the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
Yeas: Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
274-2017
Approve Memorandum of Understanding
David Kemble moved and Jeff McElfresh seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the administrative and non-union employees.
Yeas: John Witkosky, Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
August 28, 2017 (Continued)
Promoting Positive Pirates – The Fall sports season started with wins in volleyball, soccer and football. The High School Band performed at the Randolph Fair where student Tanner Gordon was named Portage County Fair King. S.P.A.C.E. was recognized for their hard work and dedication to support the district.
Maplewood Career Center – Mary Kaley reported that their first day of school was today.
Legislative Liaison Report – Mary Kaley reported on SB129/HB189 which are companion bills seeking to reform Ohio Cosmetology laws.
274-5027
Executive Session
Jeff McElfresh moved and David Kemble seconded the motion that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session to consider the employment and/or compensation of a public employee. Action may be taken following the executive session. O.R.C. 121.22
Yeas: Lori Loudin-Smith, Mary Kaley, David Kemble, Jeff McElfresh, John Witkosky
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5 to 0.
The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.