MONROE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

500 Yankee Road

Monroe, Ohio 45050

REGULAR MEETING

March 21, 2011

7:00 p.m.

Monroe Elementary Cafeteria

1. CALL TO ORDER -    Mr. Mike Lane, President
2. Roll Call
3. Brett Guido                  _____
4. Mike Lane                    _____
5. John MacDonald           _____
6. Chris Snyder                 _____
7. Leslie Stone                  _____  

1. Pledge of Allegiance – Hazel Moon and Adam Duff – Monroe Primary

1. CONSENT AGENDA – Mr. Mike Lane, President

Recommend the Board approve the Consent Agenda

MOTION:                     _____

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Guido A/N    Lane A/N      MacDonald A/N      Snyder A/N     Stone A/N

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1. PRESENTATIONS
2. Donation – Vincent Rush
3. United Way Dolly Parton Library – Ginger Bruggeman, Elaine Garver
4. Primary Highlights – Jody Long

1. COMMUNICATIONS
2. Comments from the Public

1. TREASURER’S REPORT – Mrs. Kelley Thorpe
2. PRESENTATION:  MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT,  February 2011, Att. 1

1. TREASURER’S BUSINESS – Mrs. Kelley Thorpe

Mrs. Thorpe recommends the Board approve the minutes and other Treasurer’s business as listed.

1. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of  February 28, 2011,  and the Special Meeting of March 7, 2011, Att. 2A, 2B

MOTION: _____

SECOND:   _____

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1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE GENERAL LEVY WITHIN THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE MONROE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Whereas, the Board of Education of the Monroe Local School District (the “Board”) desires to change the general levy within the ten-mill limitation, also known as the “inside” millage, pursuant to Revised Code Section 5705.314; and

Whereas, the Board held a public hearing on the 21st day of February, 2011, in accordance with Revised Code Section 5705.314 for the purpose of hearing public discussion/comment on the proposed change; and

Whereas, after hearing public discussion/comment, the Board has determined that it is necessary to implement the proposed change in the general levy within the ten-mill limitation.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Board of Education of the Monroe Local School District:

SECTION I

That the general levy within the ten-mill limitation, also known as the “inside” millage, shall be changed to reflect that 1.03 mills will be moved from the general fund to the permanent improvement fund in accordance with Revised Code Section 5705.314. All revenue derived from the movement of the aforementioned mills to the permanent improvement fund shall be used solely for capital debt of this school district.

SECTION II

The Treasurer is hereby directed to immediately certify a copy of this resolution to the auditor(s) of the county (or counties) in which this School District is located and take all other actions necessary to implement this Resolution to ensure that the change in the “inside” millage specified in Section I of this Resolution is accomplished in a timely manner.

SECTION III

It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning or related to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were adopted in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.

MOTION:   _____

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Guido A/N    Lane A/N      MacDonald A/N      Snyder A/N     Stone A/N

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1. SUPERINTENDENT’S BUSINESS – Dr. Elizabeth Lolli

Recommend the Board approve items as listed.

1. PERSONNEL
2. To approve the contract adjustments listed. Att. 3A

1. To approve supplemental resignations listed. Att. 4B

1. To approve certificated supplemental contracts.  Att. 5A

1. To adopt the following Resolution:

Part 1.WHEREAS the Monroe Local School District Board of Education has offered the following positions:

Freshman Baseball

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 THATthose listed be employed in the above named positions for the 2010/2011 school year.

1. To approve hiring of non-certificated supplemental contracts. Att. 5B

MOTION: _____

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1. It is recommended the Board approve the Administrative Contracts as listed in Attachment 6A.

MOTION:   _____

SECOND:   _____

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1. Approve the Administrative Reduction in Force for 2011/2012 as listed,  Att. 7A

MOTION: _____

SECOND: _____

Guido A/N    Lane A/N      MacDonald A/N      Snyder A/N     Stone A/N

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1. SUPERINTENDENT’S OTHER BUSINESS

Recommend that the Board approve other Superintendent’s business as listed.

1. Recommend approval of 2 hour early dismissals as waiver days for school year 2011/2012.  Dates are:

September 7, 2011                 February 1, 2012

September 21, 2011               February 15, 2012

October 5, 2011                     March 7, 2012

October 19, 2011                   March 21, 2012

November 2, 2011                  April 18, 2012

December 7, 2011                  May 2, 2012

1. Accept a donation from the Primary PTO for payment of 3 field trips in April and May for primary students.

MOTION:_____

SECOND:_____

Guido A/N    Lane A/N      MacDonald A/N      Snyder A/N     Stone A/N

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1. INFORMATIONAL
2. Upcoming Dates
3. March 14^th, OGT – Reading
4. March 14 – March 17^th, Follies Rehearsal
5. March 14 – 18^th, Primary Read-A-Thon
6. March 15^th, OGT – Math
7. March 15^th, Elementary Martial Arts Club
8. March 15^th, High School Athletic Awards, 6:00 p.m.
9. March 16^th, OGT – Writing
10. March 17^th,  OGT – Science
11. March 18^th, OGT – Social Studies
12. March 21 – 25^th, Primary Spring Book Fair
13. March 22^nd, Primary Literacy Night, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and Book Fair family night, 4:00 – 7:00
14. March 23^rd, Primary Book Fair Grandparent’s Night, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
15. March 24^th, Market Day Pickup, 5:00 – 6:00, Elementary Cafeteria
16. March 26^th, Elementary Movie Night, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Auditorium
17. March 29^th, Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
18. March 30^th, Early Dismissal
19. March 31^st, Elementary Author Visit

1. DISCUSSION AND COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
   1. Legislative
   2. Student Achievement
   3. Butler Tech

D.    Finance

E.    Facilities

F.     MEA

1. OTHER BUSINESS
   1. EXECUTIVE SESSION -  O.R.C. 121.22

For the following:

1. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1), I hereby recommend that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion compensation of an employee or official of the school district.
2. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(2), I hereby recommend that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of considering the purchase of property for School District purposes or the sale of property at competitive bidding since disclosure at this time would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to persons(s) whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.

MOTION:_____

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1. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION:_____

SECOND:_____

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Approved  _____        Not Approved   _____     Other Action   _____                                    

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION – CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

The Board of Education recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest.

The public may participate during the “Comments from the Public” time, or when recognized by the Board President or Superintendent.  Those wishing to address the Board must fill out request forms provided at the meetings. These should be submitted to the Treasurer before the meeting begins.  Persons addressing the Board must give his/her name and address. There will be a three minute limit for addressing the board.

Such requests shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent and The Board President.  In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public participation at every regular meeting of the Board and publish rules to govern such participation in Board meetings.

The presiding officer of each Board meeting at which public participation is permitted shall administer the rules of the Board for its conduct.

Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.

• Executive Sessions may be proposed at any time during the meeting by any Board Member for any purpose authorized by law.
• Per Policy 0166, public complaints about district personnel may be heard in Executive Session.