RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MONROE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of June 23, 2008 Regular Meeting
The Board of Education of the Monroe Local School District in the County of Butler, State of Ohio, held its regular meeting on the 23rd day of June 2008 in the Monroe Elementary Cafeteria, located in Monroe, Ohio.
Mr. Tom Leeds, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Treasurer, Mrs. Kelley Thorpe, recorded the minutes.
Roll Call — showed the following members present Mr. Tom Leeds, Mr. Chris Snyder, Mr. Mike Irwin, and Mr. Mike Lane. Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Lolli, Treasurer, Mrs. Kelley Thorpe, and guests as listed in Appendix “A”, which is attached and becomes an official part of these minutes. Mr. Tom Birdwell was absent.
A recording of this meeting on Compact Disk is available in the Treasurer’s Office for review, reference recording # 080623.
All presentations/documents presented to the Board are available in the Treasurer’s Office, as referenced in the body of these minutes.
Resolution No. 08-101 Approval of Agenda
Mr. Snyder moved, and Mr. Irwin seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add Roof Bids discussion to Section 5 Discussion.
ROLL CALL: AYES: (4) Mr. Snyder, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Lane, Mr. Leeds
NOES: (0)
The president declared the motion carried.
Recognition:
Mr. Leeds recognized Dr. Lolli for being the first recipient of the Betsy M. Cowles Women in Leadership Award presented by Buckeye Association of School Administrators.
Presentations:
Mrs. Thorpe gave a financial overview of the financial needs/condition of the district. Several scenarios where presented to the Board regarding the renewal of upcoming emergency levies at the last Board meeting. The Five-Year Forecast clearly shows that additional operating monies will be required in upcoming years as a result of lower open enrollment income and the loss of tangible personal property and the property tax allocation phase-out.
One scenario presented for board discussion is non-renewing two upcoming emergency levies in the amounts of $1,500,000 and $930,418, renew the existing third emergency levy ($1,119,280), and request a new emergency levy in the amount of $5,000,000. The Board asked what amount a $5 million levy would cost the homeowners of Monroe. Mrs. Thorpe presented a spreadsheet showing that replacing the two emergency levies and with the one $5,000,000 levy would be a $211.97 additional cost to the homeowner of a $100,000 home. The Board is still interested in information regarding a Substitute Levy. This is still before the Senate Sub-committee as HB562.
Discussions:
Retire/Rehire of Robert Leahy, High School Principal: Mr. Leahy will have a two year contract in place of the existing contract which will be brought before the Board on July 21, 2008.
Mr. Phillips from Quandel addressed the Board concerning the RFP for the roofing replacement project at the Monroe Primary School. Quandel gathered information from six separate companies that brought in different ideas. Three bids where sent back for this project. The bid from R. E. Forshee Company of Cincinnati seems to be the best bid for this project. The warranty on the roof will be for a period of 15 years for each end of the building and a 30 year warranty for the auditorium/gymnasium and kitchen areas with a total tear off. A total of 15,000 square foot of the roof will be torn off. The total cost for the project is $350,774. See presentations/documents # 080623-A for bid matrix.
Resolution No. 08-102 Amendment to Consent Agenda
Mr. Lane moved, and Mr. Leeds seconded the motion to approve the amendment of the agenda to include recommendation from superintendent to accept bid for roofing project.
ROLL CALL: AYES: (4) Mr. Lane, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Irwin
NOES: (0)
The president declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 08-103 R. E. Forshee Roofing Bid
Mr. Irwin moved, and Mr. Lane seconded the motion to accept the bid from R. E. Forshee for the Monroe Primary School roofing project in the amount of $350,774.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: (4) Mr. Irwin, Mr. Lane, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Snyder
NOES: (0)
The president declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 08-104 Treasurer’s Business
Mr. Lane moved, and Mr. Snyder seconded the motion to approve the treasurer’s business as follows:
• June 9, 2008 regular meeting minutes.
• Monthly Financial Report: May, 2008 as shown in Appendix “B.”
ROLL CALL: AYES: (4) Mr. Lane, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Leeds
NOES: (0)
The president declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 08-105 Superintendent’s Business
Mr. Snyder moved, and Mr. Leeds seconded the motion to approve the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda as shown below:
A. Personnel:
Approve the Release and Waiver Agreement for Patti Shull, (Board received copy earlier)
Approve certificated supplemental contracts as listed below, based on Pupil Activity Permits being on file in our office by July 15, 2008.
Dave Farrish HS cross country CAT IV Step 5
Dave Farrish HS girls basketball CAT I Step 5
Denny Ferguson HS boys basketball CAT I Step 5
Denny Ferguson Weightlifting CAT I Step 5
Lori Badget Marching band CAT I Step 5
Chad Allen Asst boys basketball CAT II Step 5
Chad Allen HS boys tennis CAT IV Step 2
Chad Allen HS girls tennis CAT IV Step 2
Robert Hunt HS baseball CAT II Step 5
Rachel Wolfe 7th cheerleading CAT IV Step 1
Carol Kelley HS cheerleading CAT II Step 5
Shannon Kelly JV cheerleading CAT III Step 5
Joe McDonough 8th boys basketball CAT III Step 5
Eric DeMichele Asst HS track CAT III Step 5
Mike Stanger 7th boys basketball CAT III Step 5
Mike Stanger JV boys baseball CAT III Step 5
Corry Thompson 8th volleyball CAT VI Step 2
David Donohoe JH cross country CAT VI Step 5
David Donohoe HS girls track CAT II Step 5
Ashley Keller 8th cheerleading CAT IV Step 2
Rachel Wolfe ½ JH girls track CAT VI Step 1
Corry Thompson JH girls track CAT V Step 1
Emily Sickle 1/2 JH girls track CAT VI Step 1
Stu Wilson Trainer
Adopt the following Resolution:
WHEREAS the Monroe Local School District Board of Education has offered the following positions:
Equipment Manager
Site Manager, Fall, Winter, Spring, Jr. High Fall, Winter
Asst. Girls Basketball
HS Boys Soccer
HS Girls Soccer
HS Volleyball
Asst. Volleyball
Asst. Girls Soccer
Asst. Boys Basketball
HS Wrestling
JH Wrestling
JH Volleyball
HS Golf
Asst. Trainer
Freshman Cheerleading
HS Head Softball
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the positions listed; and
WHEREAS, the positions listed have been offered to the current employees of the Monroe Local School District who have a license issued under Section 3319.22 of the Ohio Revised Code and no such person whom the Board of Education considers to be qualified for the position has applied for and accepted the position; and
WHEREAS, the positions listed have been advertised as available to any individual not employed by the Monroe Local School District who has a license issued under Section 3319.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, and no such person whom the Board of Education considers to be qualified for the position has applied for and accepted the position; and
WHEREAS, those listed, who do not hold a license issued pursuant to Section 3319.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, have applied for the position, and the Board of Education has determined that those listed are qualified for the position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT those listed below be employed in the above named positions for the 2008/2009 school year.
Approve hiring of non-certificated supplemental contracts as listed below, based on Pupil Activity Permits being on file in our office by July 15, 2008.
Charles Soule Equipment manager CAT III Step 5
Charles Soule Site manager-Fall CAT V Step 5
Charles Soule Site manager-Winter CAT V Step 5
Charles Soule Site manager-Spring CAT V Step 5
Charles Soule Site manager-JH-Winter CAT V Step 5
Rocky Day Asst.girls basketball CAT II Step 5
Rocky Day Site manager-JH-Fall CAT V Step 4
Tom Gannon HS boys soccer CAT II Step 5
Jennifer Burnside HS girls soccer CAT II Step 5
Lisa Shanklin HS volleyball CAT III Step 3
Larry Fillnow Asst volleyball CAT V Step 5
Carla Snyder Asst. girls soccer CAT III Step 2
Russ Ruckman Asst. boys basketball CAT II Step 5
Ken Brater HS wrestling CAT II Step 5
Gary Wilson JH wrestling CAT IV Step 5
Dana Chapman JH volleyball CAT VI Step 2
David Hall HS golf CAT IV Step 2
James Muncy Asst trainer
Jennifer Lane Freshman cheerleading CAT IV Step 4
Keith Truesdell HS head softball CAT II Step 5
Approve the LPDC Stipend payments to teachers listed below:
The following staff members need to be paid $750 for leadership of the LPDC committee:
(Object Code: 590 1190 112 9208 000000 211 00 000) (2 participants x $750=$1500)
David Hogan, Chair
Brenda Gehm, Secretary
The following staff member needs to be paid $500 for participating in the LPDC committee:
(Object Code: 590 1190 112 9208 000000 211 00 000)
Jennifer Dennis
The following staff members need to be paid $500 for participating in the LPDC committee:
(Object Code: 590 1190 112 9208 000000 217 00 000) (2 participants x $500 = $1000)
Dara Hesson
Lisa Hodits
The following staff member needs to be paid $500 for participating in the LPDC committee:
(Object Code: 590 1190 112 9208 000000 525 00 000)
Sarah Parson
Approve creating supplemental contract for Communication Specialist as shown below:
Communications Supplemental
Coordinate posting of school photos and news on the website. Person will coordinate with all buildings to get the information submitted.
Submit photos and news briefs that have been submitted to me from the representatives in each building.
Work with RCH Networks on changes/additions to the website.
Rationale:
To continue the volume of school news in the Journal and Pulse newspapers.
No communications director is available to handle this.
Approve a salary increase of 2.75% for board office classified personnel.
Note: This increase for board office personnel was initially approved in June 2007 for two years. This resolution was duplicated in error.
Approve hiring Certificated Personnel as listed below:
Elizabeth Barger Elementary Guidance Counselor Xavier University, Master's Degree, Counseling Step 7
Patti Shull Elementary Principal $78,000.00
ROLL CALL: AYES: (4) Mr. Snyder, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lane, Mr. Irwin
NOES: (0)
The president declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 08-106 Amendment to Superintendent’s Business
Mr. Irwin moved, and Mr. Snyder seconded the motion to approve the amendment to the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda as shown below:
Jennifer Lane High School Intervention Specialist University of Cincinnati, Bachelor's Degree
(pending receipt of license)
ROLL CALL: AYES: (3) Mr. Irwin, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Leeds
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN: (1) Mr. Lane
The president declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 08-107 Superintendent’s Other Business:
Mr. Irwin moved, and Mr. Lane seconded the motion to approve the Superintendent’s Other Business as presented.
Approve the Writers Inc., Supplemental English Book.
Approve the Code of Conduct for the primary/elementary school, (Board received copies earlier.)
Adopt the math textbooks as presented at the May 27, 2008 board meeting.
Approve waiver days for the 2008/2009 school year.
ROLL CALL: AYES: (4) Mr. Irwin, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lane
NOES: (0)
The president declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 08-108 Executive Session O.R.C. 121.22
Mr. Snyder moved, and Mr. Lane seconded the motion to adjourn to executive session at 8:32 p.m. for the purpose of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of public employees or regulated individuals, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee or regulated individual unless such person requests a public hearing.
ROLL CALL: AYES: (3) Mr. Snyder, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lane
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN: (1) Mr. Irwin,
The president declared the motion carried.
The meeting resumed at 9:11 p.m.
Resolution No. 08-109 Adjournment
Mr. Irwin moved, and Mr. Lane seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: (4) Mr. Irwin, Mr. Lane, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Snyder
NOES: (0)
The president declared the motion carried.
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President Treasurer
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