9-11-2014 BOE Communication

 

The Greenville City School’s Board of Education met during their regular September meeting at St. Clair Memorial Hall in the Anna Bier Civic Room on Thursday, September 11, 2014.  A Work Session was held prior to the business meeting at 6:00 p.m.  During the work session the Board received an update on the renovation project at the high school and the new K-8 facility.  Laura Bemus presented the 2014 state report card results.         

 

Superintendent, Douglas Fries brought forth the following District Highlights and Commendations:

• Greenville Senior High School’s Medical Tech Prep program for being selected as “outstanding” and will be recognized at the Ohio School Boards Association’s Southwest Region’s Annual Meeting in October.

• Commendations are extended to the Resident Educator Mentor Program and our dedicated certified staff for their commitment to mentoring our newly employed teaching staff.

• Commendations are extended to Randy Swisher, Scott Strain, Kyle Kagey, Ed Porter, Green Wave Athletic Boosters, Cross Country Parents and Volunteers who made the Treaty City Invitational a success.  The community, staff and students appreciate your time and commitment to this event.

   

  Treasurer, Carla Surber presented the following items receiving the board of education approval:

• Approved the Treasurer’s report for the month of August 2014.

• Approved the Schedule of Bills for the month of August 2014.

• Approved bills for payment under the then and now certification.

• Approved for the Treasurer to file with the Darke County Auditor, a temporary appropriation by fund on July 1, 2014, to begin fiscal year appropriations in the amount of 25% of the prior year appropriations for the general fund and the remaining balances in all of the grants, fund, etc., and the Board of Education of Greenville City School District provide for the current expenses and other expenditures of said Board during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.

• Approved authorization of transfers and advances.

• Approved of new provisions to the Flexible Spending Benefits Plan to rollover $500.00 of unused amounts beginning with the plan year September 1, 2014.

• Authority be given to the Treasurer to work with the Darke County Auditor to combine all parcels, either by deed preparation or by request of aggregated parcels.

• Revenue Sharing Agreement was approved with the Darke County Community Improvement Corporation for the purpose of facilitating the Workforce Development coursework and related services as reviewed and amended by the Board’s statutory legal counsel.

• Approved of the Joint Use Agreement with Wright State University and the Greenville Career Technology/Workforce Center beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.

   

  Superintendent, Douglas Fries presented several policies for first reading with revision from the Ohio School Board Association.

   

  Superintendent, Douglas Fries presented the following donations with appreciation for approval:

• $200.00 from the Darke County Vocal Teachers Association for the benefit of Greenville Senior High School’s Vocal Music Department.

• $103.66 from Pepsi for the benefit of Woodland Primary School.

• $630.51 from Lifetouch for the benefit of Woodland Primary School.

• $38.90 from Kroger for the benefit of Woodland Primary School.

• $3,000.00 from Green Wave Athletic Boosters for the benefit of Greenville Athletic Department to cover facility rentals (golf, swim, bowling, etc.)

• School Supplies (value of $40.00) from The Fram Ladies for the benefit of Woodland Primary School students.

• 40 Backpacks with school supplies (value of $400.00) from Aaron Mathis for the benefit of Woodland Primary School students.

• $1,019.75 from The Light Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of the Greenville Goal Getters program.

• John Deere Gator by Virginia Kagey for use in the Athletic Department. The value of said vehicle is $3,950.00.

   

  Superintendent, Douglas Fries presented the following requests receiving Board of Education approval:

• Approved of the bus routes for the 2014-2015 school year and as amended throughout the school year by the Transportation Supervisor and Superintendent.

• Approved a contract with Montgomery County Educational Service Center to provide autism services at a cost of $7,764.90 to be paid in two equal installments (December, 2014 and April, 2015).

• Approved a contract with Montgomery County Educational Service Center to provide assessment services at the cost of $9,583.95 to be paid in two equal installments (December, 2014 and April, 2015).

• Approved a contract with the Darke County Educational Service Center for a Preschool Special Education Supervisor for the 2014-2015 school year payable with city/county funds.
• Approved a contract with All About Computers for Fleetwise Maintenance Program to cover upgrades and support in the inventory/work order program used by the transportation department in the amount of $90.00 for the 2014-2015 school year.

• Approved of a contract with the with Speech Pathology Services for speech services for the St. Mary’s Catholic School at the rate of $17.00 per 15 minute module ($68.00 per hour) limited to no more than 3 hours per week or 15 hours per month as directed by the St. Mary’s Administrator from August 27, 2014 through May 29, 2015. This is payable through the auxiliary fund at no cost to the Board of Education.

• Approved a contract with Midwest Regional Educational Service Center for vision impaired services and/or orientation and mobility for 4 students at a cost of $13,330 for the 2014-2015 school year.

• Approved a contract with Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio to provide mental health services to identified special need students at a cost of $1,700.00 per month not to exceed $15,300 per school year, effective September 1, 2014 through June 3, 2015.

• Approved of a contract with Ohio School Boards Association - Policy Development Quarterly (PDQ) for sample policies in the amount of $400.00 annually beginning October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

• Superintendent and Treasurer were given the authority to approve all student activity budgets for the 2014-2015 school year.

• Approved to sell to the highest bidder a 2000 Jeep Wrangler that had been previously donated to the Greenville Senior High School’s Auto Technology Program.  The buyer will be required to sign a waiver releasing the District of all liability and will be sold on an “as is” basis.

• Approved the use of one (1) Greenville City School bus during the community event known as the Apache Gauntlet Run to be held at the Chenowith Trails which is owned and operated by the Matt Light Foundation at the mileage rate of $1.96 a mile on August 8, 2015.
• Approved of the revised Support Para Professional job description.
• Approved the following volunteers for programs at the high school:  Regina Harris, Jim Mann, John Guttadore, Denise McDade, and Michael Sherman.
• Approved the disposal of several textbooks from the high school.
• Approved the Greenville Learning Center’s Handbook, calendar and fee schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.
• Brian McKibben and Nicole Hawk were approved as Volunteer Muse Machine Advisors for the 2014-2015 school at no cost to the Board of Education and as recommend by Principal, Chris Mortensen.
• Approved of the annual in‐state tuition rate of $4,143.18 for the 2014‐2015 school year as set by the Ohio Department of Education. The out‐of‐state rate would be $7,918.08.
• Approved the Greenville Goal Getters Program for the 2014-2015 school year. This program is for students in grades 5-8 to promote wellness, and teach good workout techniques. Volunteers for this program will be:  Danesa Borgerding, Nick Schuckman (Light Foundation), Chris Mortensen, and Rhonda Schaar.
• Approved PS McClain Consulting Services to provide up to two days of professional development at the rate of $2,000.00 per day from School Improvement Grant funds for the purpose of completing 7th and 8th grade curriculum maps, pacing guides and assessments.
• Approved an out-of-state field trip for Greenville Senior High School’s FFA students and chaperones during October 30-November 1, 2014 to Louisville, KY to attend the National FFA Convention. The students will be under the supervision of instructor, Ms. Karri Stickley and chaperones Jim Mann, John Guttadore, Michael Sherman, and Denise McDade.

 

Superintendent, Douglas Fries presented the following personnel items receiving the Board of Education approval:

• The resignation of Carol Paul in the following supplemental positions: Student Council Advisor, Cheer Coordinator, Co-Varsity Football Cheer Advisor, and Varsity Basketball Cheer Advisor for the 2014-2015 school year, effective September 1, 2014.
• The resignation of Dawn Nicholas, Para Professional, South Middle School, effective at the end of the work day on September 12, 2014.

• The resignation of Tonya Ray, Intervention Specialist, Woodland Primary School, effective August 23, 2014.

• Amy Davis, Teacher, Greenville Senior High School, was approved for disability, under Ohio Revised Code, through the State Teacher’s Retirement System, effective June 1, 2014.  Amy will retain membership in STRS Ohio and will be considered on leave of absence during the first five years following the effective date of the disability benefit.

• The resignation of Mark Eldridge, Varsity Assistant Football Coach effective September 9, 2014.

• Employed Gail Knootz as a custodian at the Junior High School and Rebecca Smith as a secretary at East Intermediate School.

• Jane Cleary was hired as a certified substitute and Mary Kay Twaits was hired as a classified substitute.

• The CIS students were hired to work additional hours during the month of August to help with the installation and hook up of the district computers and network.

• Jeff Martin, Tracy Brewer, Deb Sidell, John Dillon, Tom Wilson, Tory Martin and Jessica Gonzalez were hired as support para professionals for the 2014-2015 school year.

• Mark Koontz was hired as a support para professional for the Greenville Virtual Academy for the 2014-2015 school year.

• Jenny King was hired as a Virtual Academy Instructor for the 2014-2015 school year for two days a week.

• Jean Price was approved as a home instruction teacher for a student not to exceed 5 hours per week.

• Keith Elam and Laura Swigart were approved for payment of $100.00 each for involuntary transfers.

• Supplemental Contracts were awarded to:  Deb Green-LPDC Chair; Jackie Homan-Social Studies Department Chair; and Trina Griesdorn-LPDC Member/Secretary.

• David Smith, Teresa Schaaf, Jerrod Newland, Sue Ahrens, Lee Gehret, Jamie Boomershine, Rachel Jones, Bill Plessinger, Jennifer Schatz, Emily McIntyre, Katie Bigelow, and Julie Brewer were approved to conduct Saturday/Evening School during the 2014-2015 school year.

• Kylie Prasuhn and Zach Roll were approved for a supplemental contract for the following staff member for IAT duties.

• Elizabeth Langston and Cindy Timmerman was approved for tuition reimbursement.

• Salary Increases were granted to Raegan Inman, Lee Gehret and Cindy Timmerman as stated in the Master Agreement dated June 30, 2015.  Change in salary will be reflected in the 2014-2015 contracts to be issued.

• Correction in salary classification was made to the following new hires having met terms as stated in the Master Agreement dated June 30, 2015 for education and years of experience.  Change in salary will be reflected in the 2014-2015 contracts to be issued:  Julie Brewer, Janelle Gerlach, David Heffelfinger, Kari Lemon, Jalessa Martin, Emily McIntyre, Ruth Schick, Teresa Schaaf and Jamie Stocksdale.

• Professional Development was approved for Jon McGreevey, Edwinna Thomas and Julie Brewer.

   

  The meeting was adjourned after an executive session.  The next regular board of education meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the St. Clair Memorial Hall, Anna Bier Civic Room at 7:00 p.m.