WOOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION …
WOOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Regular Session
February 24, 2009
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Wooster City School District, Wayne County, Ohio, was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Board President, Dr. Michael Baus.
ROLL CALL
A roll call of the board members was taken as follows:
Mr. Jim Barnard – present
Dr. Michael Baus – present
Mrs. Susan Marlar - present
Mrs. Denise Parker - present
Mr. Bob Reynolds - present
Also present were Mr. Michael Tefs, Superintendent; Mr. Rik Goodright, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs. Bonnie West, Treasurer; Mr. Dave Kocevar, Director of Business and Community Affairs; Mr. Mark Stefanik, Director of Alternative Programs; Mr. Robert Henery, Support Services Manager; Mrs. Karen Bell, Assistant Treasurer; Ms. Peggy Shafer, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Mrs. Rebecca Furlong, Director of Technology.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Michael Baus.
APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA
Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the Board Agenda as presented.
A vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
a) Board of Education Organizational Meeting held on January 12, 2009 at Central Office.
b) Regular Meeting held on January 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Wooster High School.
A vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
RECOGNITION
Principal Brad Warner presented the students who are eligible for graduation from Boys’
Village School: Anthony Anderson, John Skinner, and Randy Wouters.
Superintendent Michael Tefs recognized Heather Koontz, Ohio Lottery Academic All-Star.
Superintendent Michael Tefs recognized Natalie Gustafson, County Spelling Bee Winner, and Christian Parry, County Spelling Bee Runner up.
Superintendent Michael Tefs recognized Drs. Melanie Land and Rebecca Lauffenburger,
Student Vision Screening, and Shelly Mountjoy, for the recognition recommendation.
REPORTS
Michael Tefs, Superintendant – District Enrollment
Mark Stefanik, Director of Alternative Educations – Internet Safety Program
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
TREASURER’S CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the following items on the Treasurer’s Consent Agenda:
FINANCE:
a) Approval of the January 2009 Financial Report.
b) Approval of the following donations:
1. Donation of $850 from National City / PNC Bank to support the 11th Annual Wooster
City Schools Fine Arts Festival to be held on April 25, 2009.
2. Donation of $10,222 from the Noble Foundation for the purchase of two SMART Boards
at Lincoln Way Elementary.
3. Donation of $10,000 from the Noble Foundation to support the Lincoln Way Reads
Program.
c) Approval of the following new funds:
Fund Number Fund Name Initial Budget
019-9907 Comprehensive Systems of Learning Supports $ 5,000
494-9901 FY09 Poverty Based Assistance $ 243,376
019-9908 Akron Childrens Tele Medicine Program $ 500
019-9909 Noble Foundation - Donation to Lincolnway $ 10,222
d) Approval of the following new pay rate:
Gault Recreation Center Worker $7.30/hour
e) Approval for annual membership dues for OSBA effective January 1, 2009 to December 31,
2009 as follows:
Membership $7,504
The Briefcase $ 110
School Management News $ 185
Total $7,799
A vote on the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Consent Agenda was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the following items on the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda:
Mr. Tefs recommended the following personnel items to the Board of Education.
Certificated Employment
Approval of Certificated personnel resignations, retirements, leaves of absence and employment as shown:
RESIGNATIONS - CERTIFICATED TEACHERS
1. Esch, Brian - .5 Latin Teach
Wooster High School
Effective - June 5, 2009
2. Furlong, Rebecca - Technology Resource Teacher
District
Effective: March 1, 2009
3. Linc, Tiffany - Science Teacher
Opportunity School
Effective: June 5, 2009
4. Meyers, Mary - Science Contract Sub
Opportunity School
Effective: February 2, 2009
5. Melrose, Kara - Mathematics Teacher
Opportunity School
Effective: June 5, 2009
RETIREMENTS - CERTIFICATED TEACHERS
1. Drushal, J. Richard - Computer Science & Mathematics
Wooster High School
Effective: June 5, 2009
2. Fouts, Margaret - Language Arts
Edgewood Middle School
Effective: June 5, 2009
3. Gallagher, Marjorie - Intervention Specialist
District
Effective: June 5, 2009
4. Haugh, Susan - Intervention Specialist
Wooster High School
Effective: June 5, 2009
5. Hornbeck, Jacquelyn - Spanish
Wooster High School
Effective: August 1, 2009
6. Jolliff, Rose - Language Arts
Edgewood Middle School
Effective: June 5, 2009
7. Miller, Errol - Science
Wooster High School
Effective: May 31, 2009
8. Smith, Relda - Family & Consumer Science
Wooster High School
Effective: August 1, 2009
9. Welch, Cheryll - Guidance Counselor
Wooster High School
Effective: June 5, 2009
EMPLOYMENT - CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Effective: 2008 - 2009 School Year
1. Boylan, Kristen - BS - Psychology
Effective: February 12, 2009
2. Combs, Jessica - Early Childhood Education (P-3)
Effective: February 2, 2009
3. Dreher, Alison - Visual Art (Multi-Age P-12)
Effective: February 6, 2009
4. Dunfee, Shannon - Middle Childhood - Math/Science (4-9)
Effective - February 13, 2009
5. Littrell, Dianna - General Education
Effective: February 6, 2009
6. Sawyer, Kyle - BS Environmental Science
Effective: February 6, 2009
7. Smucker, Elizabeth - Early Childhood Education (P-3)
Effective: February 6, 2009
8. Shipper, Michael - Middle Childhood - Math/Social Studies (4-9)
Effective: February 10, 2009
Classified Employment
Approval of Classified Personnel resignations, retirements, leaves of absence and employment
as shown:
RETIREMENT – CLASSIFIED
1. Ernst, Alfred - Maintenance Repairman
Effective: December 31, 2009
EMPLOYMENT – CLASSIFIED
Effective 2008 - 2009 School Year
1. Souers, Gretchen - Gault Recreation Supervisor
Salary: $7.30 per hour
Effective: January 26, 2009
Funded by: Gault Recreation Center Fund
EMPLOYMENT - CLASSIFIED – SUPPLEMENTALS
Effective 2008 - 2009 School Year
MELROSE ELEMENTARY
1. Bucher, Shelley - Intervention Program
Teacher Paraprofessional - 45 hours
Salary: $975
Funded by: PBA
EMPLOYMENT - CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES
Effective 2008 - 2009 School Year
1. Anderson, Deborah - Paraprofessional
Salary: $7.85 per hour
2. Despoy, Tammy - Paraprofessional
Salary: $7.85 per hour
3. Heath, Laura - Paraprofessional, Bus Driver
Salary: $7.85 / $11.90 per hour
4. Kurtz, Heather - Paraprofessional
Salary: $7.85 per hour
5. Weigand, Teresa – Paraprofessional
Salary: $7.85 per hour
A vote on the motion to approve the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
REGULAR AGENDA
Treasurer:
1) None
Superintendent:
2) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a request to approve the student candidates who have completed all local and state requirements for graduation from Boys Village, as follows:
Anthony Anderson
John Skinner
Randy Wouters
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
3) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve Rebecca Furlong as Director of Technology at a daily rate of $257.69 commencing March 1, 2009 and for a two year contract in the amount of $67,000 per year commencing August 1, 2009.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
4) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the contract with Conrath and Minor Education Consultants to conduct training and assist in implementation of lesson study process in the amount of $8,650.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
5) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the following field trips:
Kean Sixth grade trip to Cleveland, OH on May 20, 2009
Funding Source: Fundraising and Student Payment
Wooster High School Fashion Design trip to New York City, NY April 16 – 19, 2009
Funding Source: Fundraising and Student Payment
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
6) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the preliminary process of seeking bids for the Kean and Wayne parking lot projects.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
7) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve the preliminary process of seeking bids for two passenger school busses.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
8) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve a contract with Tri-County Computer Services Association for internet access for the 2009-2010 academic year.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to approve a contract with Midland Council of Governments for potential VOIP services.
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
9) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion for preliminary and final approval of the Certified Staff Reduction Force Resolution.
WHEREAS, the Board has determined it necessary to reduce $400,000.00 from the FY2010 operating budget at its meeting of February 24, 2009;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined it necessary to reduce the number of teachers for a number of reasons, including decreased enrollment of students; abolishing of elementary and secondary offerings or sections, financial reasons,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the administration is hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement a reduction in force consistent with the procedures set forth in §717 of the collective bargaining agreement between the Board and the Wooster Education Association (Certified Staff)and consistent with the Budget Reduction Recommendations adopted by the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the administration is authorized to give the necessary notification to the Association, together with the reason for the reduction and the teacher or teachers who may be initially affected, all as is required under paragraph C of §717.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
10) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion for preliminary and final approval of the Support Staff Lay-Off Resolution.
WHEREAS, the Board has determined it necessary to reduce $400,000.00 from the FY2010 operating budget at its meeting of February 24, 2009;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined it may be necessary to reduce the number of bargaining unit members in the following job categories: Custodial, Maintenance, Transportation Bus Drivers and Mechanics, special Services, Paraprofessionals and Aides, Cafeteria, Clerical, and Network Management., due to the abolishment of positions; lack of funds; and for other good reason; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the administration is hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement a layoff consistent with the procedures set forth in §802 of the collective bargaining agreement between the Board and the Wooster Education Association (Support Staff) and consistent with the Budget Reduction Recommendations adopted by the Board.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
11) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion for preliminary and final approval of the Administrative Staff Reduction Force Resolution.
WHEREAS, the Board has determined it necessary to reduce $400,000.00 from the FY2010 operating budget at its meeting of February 24, 2009;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined it may be necessary to reduce the number of administrative staff in the following job classifications: Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, Coordinator, and Supervisor due to the abolishment of positions; financial reasons; and for other good reason; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the administration is hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement an administrative layoff following the procedures set forth in Board Policy 1540 that is consistent with any Budget Reduction Recommendations adopted by the Board for the 2009-10 school year.
A roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved.
NEW BUSINESS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
COMMENTS / QUESTIONS
Board Members - None
FUTURE MEETINGS
|March 16, 2009 |Work Session |Central Office |7:00 p.m. |
|March 24, 2009 |Regular Session |LGIR-Wooster High School |7:00 p.m. |
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to enter into Executive Session at
8:14 p.m. to consider the employment of personnel.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
The Board reconvened into regular session at 9:40 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Barnard moved and Mrs. Marlar seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Barnard, Dr. Baus, Mrs. Marlar, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Reynolds
NAYES: None
Dr. Baus declared the motion approved and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Portions of the meeting described in these minutes are recorded on an audio tape recording which is on file in the Office of the Treasurer of the Wooster City School District and is available for inspection during regular business hours.
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President Treasurer
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