Photo: More than 100 East Knox community members attended Wednesday’s school board meeting. They are addressed by Roger Hardin, standing, assistant director of the Ohio Department of Education Office of Finance Program Services. (Pam Schehl)
By Monroe News Staff
Meeting Summary
Josh McCready and Alexa Sibcy will lead the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance, President Lane will recommend that the board approves the consent agenda.*1
Then Mrs. Dennis will present, "What's new at Monroe Junior High?" After that the public can make comments to the board. There will be a discussion on the "Race to the Top." Monroe was to receive $100K in Race to the Top Funds last winter.
There will be an Ohio Department of Education Financial Analysis Report given by Roger Hardin. Mr. Hardin is with the Ohio Department of Education, Center of School Options and Finance, Office of School Funding & Fiscal Support Services. He offices at 25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 710, Columbus, Ohio. His email is roger.hardin@ode.state.oh.us.
The Treasurer's report will be given by an unnamed individual. Note: Monroe School Treasurer left the district last summer. Mr. Ken Ulm has been the Interim School District Treasurer. However he was not mentioned on the agenda. Here is a copy of the Treasurer's Report
Also Approval of Code Corrections for OASBO Pool Debt Schedule Payments, Fiscal Year 2012 is on the agenda. As you recall, on July 25, 2011, the Monroe school board help an emergency meeting to approve the issuance of Tax Anticipation Notes. This meeting is to discuss the debt payment schedule.
A baseball press box is on the agenda. The superintendent will recommend the board approve the contract with Strait Gate Homes for the building of the baseball press box in the amount of $12,600.00 from board funds, $2,400 from baseball fundraiser and $6,000 from the athletic booster club for a total of $21,000.00. (given to Board earlier).
There are some then-and-now purchase orders that need to be approved along with the approval of supplemental contracts for Volleyball, Soccer, Bocal Music, Basketball and Wrestling coaches/instructors.
BMI Index
On the agenda under 'Superintendent's Other Business', is a request to approve the Resolution of Senate Bill 210, BMI index
Whereas, the Monroe Local School District is aware of the requirements set forth in section 3313.674 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code that each student enrolled in kindergarten, third grade, fifth grade, and ninth grade be screened for body mass index and weight status category prior to the first day of May of the school year, and
Whereas, the Monroe Local School District is unable to comply with the requirements of section 3313.674 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code and has resolved to seek a waiver from compliance with said requirements from the State Superintendent of Public instruction for the 2011/2012 school year.
Now Be It Resolved, the Monroe Local School district has duly authorized the execution of an affidavit by resolution seeking a waiver of the BMI index.
Additionally the superintendent will request the approval of the sale of property at public auction, a trip by the Junior High School to travel to Washington DC in May of 2012.
A calendar of events can be found on the full agenda below.
Full Agenda
MONROE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
500 Yankee Road
Monroe, Ohio 45050
REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Monroe Elementary Cafeteria
I. CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Mike Lane, President
A. Roll Call
1. Brett Guido _____
2. Mike Lane _____
3. John MacDonald _____
4. Chris Snyder _____
5. Leslie Stone _____
B. Pledge of Allegiance - Josh McCready and Alexa Sibcy
II. CONSENT AGENDA – Mr. Mike Lane, President
Recommend the Board approve the Consent Agenda
MOTION: _____
SECOND: _____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
III. PRESENTATIONS
A. What’s New at MJH – Mrs. Dennis
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from the Public
V. DISCUSSION
A. Race to The Top
B. Ohio Department of Education Financial Analysis Report – Roger Hardin
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT –
A. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT, August, 2011, Att. 1
VII. TREASURER’S BUSINESS –
Recommends the Board approve the minutes and other Treasurer’s business as listed.
A. MINUTES of the Special Meeting of August 22, 2011, Regular Meeting of August 22, 2011, Special Meeting of August 31, 2011, Emergency Meeting of September 7, 2011, Special Meeting of September 14, 2011, Special Meeting of September 21, 2011, Att. 2A,B,C,D,E,F
MOTION: _____
SECOND: _____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
B. Approval of Code Corrections for OASBO Pool Debt Schedule Payments, Fiscal Year 2012 (given to Board earlier).
MOTION: _____
SECOND: _____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
C. Recommend the Board approve the contract with Strait Gate Homes for the building of the baseball press box in the amount of $12,600.00 from board funds, $2,400 from baseball fundraiser and $6,000 from the athletic booster club for a total of $21,000.00. (given to Board earlier).
MOTION: _____
SECOND: _____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
D. Approval of Then and Now Purchase Orders, July 1 through September 21, 2011. (given to Board earlier).
MOTION: _____
SECOND: _____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
E. Approval of Permanent Appropriations (given to Board earlier).
MOTION: _____
SECOND: _____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S BUSINESS – Dr. Elizabeth Lolli
Recommend the Board approve items as listed.
A. PERSONNEL
1. To approve payment for 3rd grade summer school from general fund. Att. 3A
2. To approve certificated resignations listed. Att. 4A
3. To approve certificated supplemental contracts. Att. 5A
4. To adopt the following Resolution:
Part 1.WHEREAS the Monroe Local School District Board of Education has offered the following positions:
7th Gr. Volleyball
7th Gr. Assistant Football
Boys Assistant Soccer
Girls Head Basketball
Girls 8th Gr. Basketball
Boys Varsity Asst. Basketball
Boys JV Basketball
Boys 7th Gr. Basketball
Asst. Wrestling
Girls Varsity Asst. Basketball
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 2011-2012 school year.
5. To approve hiring of non-certificated supplemental contracts. Att. 5B
MOTION:_____
SECOND:_____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S OTHER BUSINESS
Recommend that the Board approve other Superintendent’s business as listed.
1. To approve the Resolution of Senate Bill 210, BMI index
Whereas, the Monroe Local School District is aware of the requirements set forth in section 3313.674 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code that each student enrolled in kindergarten, third grade, fifth grade, and ninth grade be screened for body mass index and weight status category prior to the first day of May of the school year, and
Whereas, the Monroe Local School District is unable to comply with the requirements of section 3313.674 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code and has resolved to seek a waiver from compliance with said requirements from the State Superintendent of Public instruction for the 2011/2012 school year.
Now Be It Resolved, the Monroe Local School district has duly authorized the execution of an affidavit by resolution seeking a waiver of the BMI index.
2. To approve a resolution authorizing the sale of property at public auction (given to Board earlier)
3. To approve a Junior High trip to Washington, D.C. for May 2012 (given to Board earlier).
4. To approve the following donations:
· From the Excelsior Steel Company, Savin Copier ($1,000 value), and a Canon Fax Machine ($500 value).
· From Frye International Inc., Cisco Wireless Access Points ($580 value).
MOTION:_____
SECOND:_____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
IX. INFORMATIONAL
A. Saturday, October 1 – Saturday Safari, Media Center
B. Monday, October 3-7 – Elementary/Primary Book Fair
C. Tuesday, October 4 – OAA testing
D. Tuesday, October 4 – Bookfair Family Night, Primary, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
E. Wednesday, October 5 – Bookfair Grandparents’ Night, Primary, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
F. Thursday, October 6 – Family Fall Fest - Elementary
G. Thursday, October 6 - Boys Soccer Senior Night
H. Thursday, October 13 – Girls Soccer Senior Night
I. Thursday, October 13 – Volleyball Senior Night
J. Friday, October 21 – Fall Festival, Primary 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
K. Tuesday, October 25 – Jr. High Concert, 7:00 p.m.
L. Thursday, October 27 – Sr. High Concert, An American Tribute, 7:00 p.m.
M. Friday, October 28 – Football, Band, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf Senior Night
N. Tuesday, November 1 – Parent Conferences - Elementary
O. Tuesday, November 1 - Junior High Fall Sports Awards, 6:00 p.m.
P. Thursday, November 3 – Parent Conferences - Elementary
Q. Monday, November 7 – 5th/6th Grade Band Concert at the high school
R. Tuesday, November 8 – High School Fall Sports Awards, 6:00 p.m.
S. Thursday, November 10 – Veteran’s Day Performance, Elementary, 6:30 p.m.
T. Saturday, December 10 – Breakfast with Santa
U. Tuesday, December 13 – Jr. High Band/Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m.
V. Thursday, December 15 – Sr. High Band/Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m.
X. DISCUSSION AND COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
A. Legislative
B. Student Achievement
C. Butler Tech
D. Finance
E. Facilities
F. MEA
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. 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.
MOTION:_____
SECOND:_____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
Approved _____ Not Approved _____ Other Action _____
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:_____
SECOND:_____
Guido A/N Lane A/N MacDonald A/N Snyder A/N Stone A/N
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.
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*1 What is a consent agenda? At every board meeting, at least a few items come to the agenda that do not need any discussion or debate either because they are routine procedures or are already unanimous consent. A consent agenda (Roberts Rules of Order calls it a consent calendar) allows the board to approve all these items together without discussion or individual motions. Depending upon the organization, this can free up anywhere from a few minutes to a half hour for more substantial discussion..
