The Greenville City School’s Board of Education held their regular March meeting at the St. Clair Memorial Hall on Thursday evening April 10, 2014.
During the work session before the meeting the district heard from architect Bruce Miller on an update with the bid opening process on the high school renovation project and a site drawing at the new K-8 facility. The Board also discussed an improvement project at the high school tennis courts.
Superintendent, Douglas Fries presented the following district highlights.
- John Guttadore for the coordination of the FFA Banquet on March 17, 2014. Your dedication to the Ag Department, students and their families is a source of pride for our District.
- Melanie Huffman and Jane Cleary for their commitment to the fine arts department of the school district, their coordination and preparation for the annual Art Exhibit during the Waves of Pride that our entire community enjoys and looks forward to yearly.
- Carla Surber for earning the Award of Distinction of the Auditor of State’s Office.
- Treasurer’s Department and Carla Surber, Treasurer for receiving their 9th Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE), an impressive accomplishment for the treasurer’s department and the district.
- Jenelle Agne for earning the 2014 Board of Education Art Award.
Superintendent, Douglas Fries extended the following commendations:
- NJROTC Team who participated in the Chicago Regional competition held in Grove City, Ohio. The Academic team placed fourth, the Armed Exhibition team placed fifth and Tannier Reed placed ninth in Unarmed Drill individual competition.
- CIS students Kelsi Sleppy and Zach Ditmer for competing in the Network Administration with CISCO State BPA contest held in Columbus, Ohio, placing 13th and 10th respectfully.
- Francesca (Cella) Masso-Rivetti for being selected by the Ohio Academy of Science to exhibit at State Science Day on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Ohio State University.
- FFA members who participated in Public Speaking contests: Thomas Shaw for placing third overall in the STSE Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Hannah Grisez for placing eighth in her division in the area of Creed Speaking and Dalton Walls for placing fifth overall in the area of Job Interview Contest in FFA State Competition.
Jon McGreevey presented the following items in the absence of Treasurer, Carla Surber, receiving the board of education approval:
• Approved the Treasurer’s report for the month of March 2014.
• Approved the Schedule of Bills for the month of March 2014.
• Approved bills for payment under the then and now certification.
• Approved appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
• Approved authorization of transfers and advances.
• Approved monthly health insurance rates effective October 1, 2014: Single-$575.07; Employee + Kids-$1,005.21; Family-$1,462.62.
• Approved monthly dental insurance rates effective October 1, 2014: Single-$28.27; Family-$71.52.
• Approved monthly vision insurance rates effective October 1, 2014: Single-$7.25; Family $16.90.
Superintendent, Douglas Fries presented the following items receiving the board of education approval:
Second readings were conducted on several BOE Policies presented from the Ohio School Boards Association.
Resolution for Staff Member Appreciation Week was accepted for May 5-9, 2014.
Accepted the following donations with appreciation:
· $4,000.00 from Greenville Technology, Inc. for the benefit of South Middle School for a new computer lab.
· $1,074.00 from the Green Wave Athletic Boosters for the reimbursement of hotel rooms for the football clinic held in February, 2014.
· $125.00 from Susan (Susi) Halley for the benefit of the District for the purchase of trees for Memorial Hall.
· $125.00 from TM & Anna Randall for the benefit of the District for the purchase of trees for Memorial Hall.
· $50.00 from Fort Greene Ville Chapter DAR for the benefit of Greenville Senior High School’s NJROTC.
· $72.00 from Community Improvement Corporation of Darke County for the benefit of Greenville Senior High School’s Careers with Children and FCCLA programs.
· $32.81 from Ohio Music Education Association District XI for the benefit of Greenville Senior High School’s Careers with Children and FCCLA programs.
· The following donations for the benefit of Greenville Senior High School’s Vocal Music department: Douglas Leis-$100.00; Ben & Susan Studabaker-$20.00; First Assembly of God-$582.00.
· 844.00 from Christian Mortensen for the benefit of Greenville Junior High School’s Washington D.C. trip for student scholarships.
· $350.00 from the Darke Elks Benevolence Group for the benefit of Greenville Senior High School for the AP Calculus program.
· $287.00 from an Anonymous Donor for the benefit of Greenville Junior High School’s Washington D.C. trip for student scholarship.
· 1 ton Pallet of Baseline Chalk Liner ($225.00 value) from Piqua Materials for the benefit of Greenville Athletic Department for the baseball and softball.
· $59.00 from Bob Evans Farms, Inc. for the benefit of the Rhys Bowman Memorial Fund.
· $422.00 from Bob Evans Farms, Inc. for the benefit of the Greenville Senior High School prom event.
· $220.00 from an anonymous donor for the benefit of Greenville Junior High Theater for bus transportation costs to the State House in Columbus.
Approved the following contracts, purchases and resolutions:
· A commissioning agreement between Greenville City Schools and Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. (Commissioning Agent) in the amount of $32,000.00 for any and all services at Greenville Senior High School renovation project.
· A renewal membership (May 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015) with the Darke County Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $225.00.
· A contract with Wilson Occupational Health Services to provide T8 physicals for the bus/van drivers at a cost of $50.00 per driver for the 2014-2015 school year.
· A purchased service contract with Odysseyware of Chandler, AZ in the amount of $45,000 for sixty Greenville Virtual Academy Alternative School licenses. ($22,500 to be paid out of Title I funds and $22,500 to be paid out of textbook funds)
· A contract with Education Management Systems for the MealsPlus annual support effective April 1, 2014 through March 30, 2015, for Point of Sale and Free/Reduced meals for a total cost of $2,095.00, to be paid with food service funds.
· A contract renewal with AESOP Sub Calling System for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost of $4,655.10. (2013-2014 cost: $4,486.70).
Approved the following curriculum items:
· Students listed were approved, pending the completion of necessary requirements, as the graduating Class of 2014 for Greenville Senior High School. These students have been recommended by Ken Neff, Principal.
· Amended the 2013-2014 school calendar in accordance with the Amended Substitute HB 416 to finalize the contingency plan to address makeup days for the school year. The District’s final two makeup days will be on May 29 and 30, 2014 to complete the 2013-2014 school year. Teacher workday is now scheduled for June 2, 2014. Additional days have been waived by the amended substitute HB 416 emergency clause.
· An overnight field trip for Greenville Senior High School’s Hospitality program students to participate in the Ohio FCCLA State Competition in Columbus, Ohio April 23-25, 2014 under the supervision of instructor Toni Shellabarger, paraprofessional Carol Paul and chaperone Evanne Shellabarger.
· An overnight field trip for Greenville Senior High School’s Careers with Children program students to participate in the Ohio FCCLA State Competition in Columbus, Ohio April 24-25, 2014 under the supervision of instructor Amy Schoen and paraprofessional Jessica Shaffer.
· An overnight field trip for Greenville Senior High School’s Auto Tech team to participate in the State Skills USA Competition in Columbus, Ohio on April 15 -16, 2014, under the supervision of Travis Nicholas and James Anderson, to be paid for with club funds and Perkins Grant funds.
· An out-of-state field trip for Auto Tech 11/12 to Lincoln Technical Institute and the Indianapolis Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 13, 2014, under the supervision of instructors, Travis Nicholas and James Anderson to be paid with Perkins Grant and club funds.
· A field trip to Columbus, Ohio, to the Ohio State University for area high school junior students and chaperones on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, sponsored by the Ohio State University Alumni Club of Darke County at no cost to the Board of Education.
· An overnight field trip for Greenville Senior High School’s FFA program students to participate in the State FFA Convention in Columbus, Ohio on May 1-2, 2014, under the supervision of John Guttadore and chaperones Jim & LuAnn Mann.
· Approved of the Auto Technology Customer Fee Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.
· Renewal membership dues to the Ohio Association of City Career Technical Schools at a cost of $600.00 for the 2014-2015 school year to be paid with Perkins Funds.
· The annual membership fee for Andrea Townsend for training re-certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention at a cost of $150.00 to be paid with Title I funds.
· Summer school tuition of $25.00 per student for 3rd Grade students to be held from August 4-15, 2014 from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday at East Intermediate School. Recommend up to three instructors with appropriate certification/licensure contingent upon sufficient enrollment as determined by building principal.
· Summer School for Greenville Senior High School be approved during June 2-26, 2014 (Mondays through Thursdays) for the Virtual Academy and Credit Recovery students from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. to be paid with Title I funds.
· Health and Physical Education courses be offered to students during summer school in a blended learning environment; students are required to attend five sessions for each course at Greenville Senior High School during specified hours with the remainder of the coursework online. The cost per student is $115.00 for resident students and $130.00 for non-resident students. Courses contingent upon enrollment and instructor to be paid with Title I funds.
· OGT tutoring during the weeks of June 2-30, 2014, prior to the start of the Summer OGT Test Administration in order to accommodate the required 10 hours of tutoring needed per student per subject area. Recommend up to five tutors at a maximum of 13 hours each to tutor in the subjects of Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies.
Superintendent, Mr. Fries presented the following personnel items receiving the board of education approval:
- Resignation for retirement purposes of Jane Cleary, as a teacher at GHS. Thank you, Jane, for your years of service to the district.
- Resignation for retirement purposes of John Guttadore, as a teacher at GHS. Thank you, John, for your years of service to the district.
- Resignation for retirement purposes of Kathy McClimans, as a teacher at GHS. Thank you, Kathy for your years of service to the district.
- Amended Kathy Douds retirement effective date.
- Resignation for retirement purposes of Karen Magoteaux, as a teacher at South. Thank you Karen, for your years of service to the district.
- Resignation for retirement purposes of Mike Brandon, custodian at GHS. Thank you Mike for your years of service to the district.
- Catherine Wilker was approved as a certified substitute.
- Jackie Arnett and Dianna Wilson were approved as classified substitutes.
- All certified/licensed teachers currently employed by the Board as summer school teachers for the summer 2014 at the negotiated summer school rate of pay as approved by the Building Principals and Superintendent. Employment is contingent upon sufficient enrollment as determined by the Building Principals and Superintendent.
- Amended resolution # 13-343 to extend Deb Sidell’s Instructional Paraprofessional Homework Help contract at East Intermediate School to conclude on May 9, 2014 due to calamity days missed.
- Julia Slyder and Kathy McClimans (additional student) for home instruction for the 2013-2014 school year.
- Chris Sykes for 25 hours of compensation for work beyond the regular workday (article XIV of the Master Agreement) to develop curriculum regarding Advanced Manufacturing/Industrial Maintenance at the negotiated stipend rate of $17.53 per hour to be paid with weighted funding.
- Kami Berner, Peggy Goodpaster, Bryce Jenkinson, Landen Kiser, Zane Mize, Mary Ann Emrick, Cole Ward, Kim Nader, Jordan Ernst and Allen Tabler were approved for part-time summer employment for the paint, maintenance and moving crew for 2014.
- Andrew New, Stetson Zumbrun, Andrew Detling, Maria Barton, Chloe Warvel, Derick Lockhart, Thomas Nader, Ryan Ramsey, Brittany Ulman as substitutes for the part-time summer employment for the paint, maintenance and moving crew for 2014.
- Stacey Baker-East and Lori Snyder-South were approved as part-time summer building workers for the summer of 2014.
- Approved payment in the amount of $565.45 each for teachers who write and complete Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for the 2013-2014 school year: (part-time teachers shall receive one-half of the total).
- The rate of pay for Mark Lewis, substitute teacher for a teacher at GHS, be increased to 1.4 times the regular substitute teacher rate effective March 25, 2014, since Mark has completed 20 consecutive days of substitute teaching in the same position.
- Professional Development was approved for Tammy Green.
The meeting was adjourned after an executive session. The next regular Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the St. Clair Memorial Hall, Anna Bier Civic Room at 7:00 p.m.