Minutes 9/13/2010 - Fairland Local Schools Home



The Fairland Local Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 13, 2010 with the following members present at roll call: Mr. Sowards, Mr. Gorby, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Ward, and Mr. Appleton.

247-10 MINUTES APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010 regular board meeting.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

248-10 NEW YORK CITY TRIP APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to approve a request submitted by Perry Adkins to take a group of High School students to New York City over spring break.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

249-10 MARCHING BAND TRIP TO ORLANDO APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Ward to approve a request submitted by Keith Carper to take the Fairland Marching Band on a trip to Orlando, Florida. Students will miss class on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday November 23. The students will represent Fairland in a performance at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and/or Universal Studios.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

250-10 FAIRFAX PROPOSAL FOR FOOTBALL STADIUM STEP REPAIR APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Appleton to approve the proposal submitted by Fairfax, Inc. to make repairs on the steps of the football stadium to stop the leaking into the areas under the stadium including the locker room and concession area. The cost is not to exceed $9,100.00

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

251-10 REPAIRS TO VISITORS SIDE BLEACHERS TO BE COMPLETED

Mr. Lewis moved second by Mr. Ward that Brian Hankins contact Freeman Roofing and Construction to help make the necessary repairs to the visitors side bleachers to make them as safe as possible prior to the Wheelersburg football game on September 17.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

252-10 REPAIRS TO RUNNING TRACK APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Ward to make the needed repairs to the running track at an estimated cost of $4,500.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

253-10 SUBSTITUTES HIRED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to hire the following substitutes:

• Jennifer Owens – teacher (4-9)

• Lindsey Ripley – teacher (K-12)

• Cassidy Watts – teacher (general)

• Patricia Ellingsworth – cook, custodian

• Lorna Reed – cook, secretary

• Christa Smith – cook

• Nancy Wells – cook

• William Whittenburg – custodian

• Belinda Rice – aide, cook, secretary

• Jimmie Moore – bus driver (pending certification)

• Linda L. Schneider – teacher

• Rachel Stonecipher - cook

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

254-10 WORKSHOPS APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to approve the following workshops:

1. Adam Alt, Jonathan Buchanan, Ohio High School Basketball Association, Columbus, OH – September 26-27, 2010

2. Stacie Fridley, Lisa Thompson, Shared Delivery of Instruction by General and Special Education Students, Educational Service Center, Dayton, OH – September 28, 2010

3. Beth Henderson, Amy McCune, Read Naturally, Columbus, OH – September 23, 2010

4. Keith Carper, Ohio Music Educational Association, Cincinnati, OH – January 27-29, 2011.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

255-10 CAROL GORBY RETIREMENT, BUS DRIVER

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Sowards to accept the retirement of Carol Gorby as bus driver effective September 1, 2010.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

256-10 WILLIAM LONG RESIGNATION, BUS DRIVER

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to accept the resignation of William Long as bus driver due to health reasons.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

257-10 WILLIAM WALTERS RESIGNATION, FAIRLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

Mr. Lewis moved second by Mr. Gorby to accept the resignation of William Walters as Fairland Middle School Custodian effective August 9, 2010.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

258-10 TERRY DUTY TO REPLACE JEFF SPEARS FOR DISTRICT MOWING

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Sowards to accept the resignation of Jeff Spears from district mowing and to have Terry Duty do the mowing at $12 per hour.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

259-10 ANNE LOSHBOUGH RESIGNATION, FHS STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Appleton to accept the resignation of Anne Loshbough as FHS Student Council Advisor.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

260-10 BRENT WILCOXON RESIGNATION, 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

Mr. Lewis moved second by Mr. Sowards to accept the resignation of Brent Wilcoxon as 7TH Grade Boys Basketball Coach.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

261-10 COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO ESC APPROVED

Mr. Appleton moved second by Mr. Gorby to approve cooperative contracts with the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center to provide school age related services and hearing-impaired services as needed to qualified Fairland students for the 2010-2011 school year.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

262-10 REIMBURSEMENT FROM GENERAL FUND FOR UP TO $1000 FOR 8TH GRADE WASHINGTON DC TRIP APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to approve a reimbursement from the General Fund for up to $1000 to the 8th Grade Washington DC trip for purchases and reservations made in advance that are not used due to a reduction in the number of students eligible to participate.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

263-10 REQUEST OF ROME VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO USE THE DISTRICT’S TWO-WAY RADIO FREQUENCIES DENIED.

Mr. Lewis moved second by Mr. Gorby to deny a request from the Rome Volunteer Fire Department to use the district’s two-way radio frequencies.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

264-10 OAPSE RELEASE TIME APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to approve OAPSE release time for Barbara Ward for union business.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

265-10 MEMBERSHIP WITH THE COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Appleton to approve membership with the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools for the 2010-2011 school year at a cost of $325.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried

266-10 BIDS RECEIVED FOR OLD BUSES

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to accept the bid of $855 from James Lawson for the purchase of the 22 passenger bus. The other bid received on the 22 passenger bus was $251. The only bid received on the 65 passenger bus of $201 is rejected. This bus is to be advertised in the Big Eagle newspaper as “make offer”.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried

267-10 RENAMING OF FAIRLAND STADIUM

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to approve the renaming of the stadium to Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium and to recommend the Superintendent work with the committee to develop the appropriate signage for the press box.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried

268-10 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SOUTHERN OHIO PUBLIC SCHOOLS HEALTH INSURANCE PURCHASING CONSORTIUM APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to approve the following resolution:

Whereas the Southern Ohio Public Schools Health Insurance Purchasing Consortium (SOPSHIPC) was formed to obtain more competitive rates and benefits for the Lawrence County Schools in the area of Health Insurance Benefits;

Whereas the SOPSHIPC has obtained quotations for ancillary benefits including Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Dental Insurance at rates that will cause additional savings to the member school districts in benefits plans involving life insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance, and;

Whereas the Consortium Board of Directors passed a resolution at its monthly meeting on September 9, 2010, requesting each Lawrence County School District to participate in the Ancillary Benefits at the current levels they are presently being offered to their employees.

It is therefore resolved that the Fairland Local School District participate in the Ancillary Benefit plans being offered to the Consortium Member School Districts by the Brower Insurance Agency, the Broker for the Southern Ohio Public Schools Health Insurance Purchasing Consortium.

It is further resolved that the Fairland Local School District hold mandatory meetings for all employees, both certificated and non certificated, to explain the benefit plans and options made available for additional coverage in additional life insurance, disability insurance, dependent life insurance available at the employee’s cost, as well as additional benefits available at no cost to the districts or employees which involve a free employee assistance program, will preparation services, free flexible spending account administration for all districts, and seat-belt/airbag benefits included in voluntary life benefits.

Further, Fairland Local School District by this resolution appoints Brower Insurance Agency as agent of record for the procurement of ancillary benefits including life insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance for its employees.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried

269-10 PURCHASE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS APPROVED

Mr. Lewis moved second by Mr. Sowards to use the capital outlay budget available in the IDEA B Stimulus Fund to purchase a special education bus with air conditioning. The remainder of the purchase price will be paid from the General Fund. Advertisements for bids are to be published in the local newspapers.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried

270-10 BID FOR TIRES AWARDED

Mr. Appleton moved second by Mr. Gorby to award the bid for the 2010-2011 school year for tires to S & S Tire of Huntington. It was the only bid received.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

271-10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPROVED

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Appleton to approve the bank reconciliation, SM2 report, FUNDSUMM, and FINSUM reports for August 2010 as presented by the Treasurer.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

272-10 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Appleton to go into executive session to discuss personnel and OAPSE matters.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis, yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea.

Motion carried.

Out 9:30 p.m. Back 1:30 a.m.

Upon roll call, Mr. Sowards, Mr. Gorby, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Ward and Mr. Appleton were present when the regular session reconvened.

273-10 PAYMENT TO MINDY LEVISAY FOR EXTENDED DAYS WORKED IN FISCAL YEAR 2010 APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to pay Mindy Levisay for 20 days extended time worked in fiscal year 2010.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

274-10 BRYAN WARD HIRED, HEAD BASEBALL COACH

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Appleton to hire Bryan Ward as Head Baseball Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

275-10 J. D. SMITH HIRED, ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Lewis to hire J. D. Smith as Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2010-2011 school year.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

276-10 VICKIE EDWARDS HIRED, FAIRLAND EAST HEAD COOK

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Appleton to hire Vickie Edwards as Head Cook at Fairland East Elementary.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

277-10 RUTH MCCOY HIRED, FAIRLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL COOK

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to hire Ruth McCoy as Cook at Fairland Middle School.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, no; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

278-10 PATRICK FRASHER HIRED, FAIRLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to hire Patrick Frasher as Athletic Director at Fairland Middle School.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

279-10 JEFF GORBY HIRED, 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Sowards to hire Jeff Gorby as 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

280-10 BRYAN WARD HIRED, FMS ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to hire Bryan Ward as Fairland Middle School Assistant Football Coach.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

281-10 ZACC RUSSELL HIRED, FHS SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Sowards to hire Zacc Russell as Social Studies Teacher at Fairland High School.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

282-10 NANCY NELDON HIRED, FHS ENGLISH TEACHER

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Sowards to hire Nancy Neldon as English Teacher at Fairland High School.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

283-10 NATHAN SPEED HIRED, FHS HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Lewis to hire Nathan Speed as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Fairland High School.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

284-10 JESSICA FOX HIRED, UNPAID DANCE TEAM SPONSOR

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to hire Jessica Fox as an unpaid Dance Team Sponsor at Fairland High School.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

285-10 JULIE ROSE HIRED, BUS #46

Mr. Gorby moved second by Mr. Appleton to hire Julie Rose for bus route #46.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

286-10 JILL TURNER TRANSFER TO BUS #48 APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Lewis to transfer Jill Turner to bus route #48 as per her request.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

287-10 PURCHASE OF HEADSETS FOR FOOTBALL COACHES APPROVED

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to purchase headsets for the football coaching staff from the General Fund for an amount not to exceed $3,000.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

288-10 RECOGNITION AWARD FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND BOARD OFFICE EMPLOYEES APPROVED

Mr. Ward moved second by Mr. Lewis to approve a one-time one percent recognition award to administrators and board office employees based on 2009-2010 base salaries in recognition of all efforts to make Fairland an excellent-rated district.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

289-10 PAY BILLS

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to approve the CHEKPY report for August 2010 presented by the Treasurer.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

290-10 ADJOURN

Mr. Sowards moved second by Mr. Gorby to adjourn the meeting.

The vote was: Mr. Sowards, yea; Mr. Gorby, yea; Mr. Lewis,

yea; Mr. Ward, yea; Mr. Appleton, yea. Motion carried.

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PRESIDENT TREASURER

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