FOSTORIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, October 20, 2014 – 6:00 p.m.
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
1001 Park Avenue
Fostoria, OH 44830
ANTHONY THOMPSON, President
JOSEPH SHEAK, Vice President
PATRICK GRINE
DR. THOMAS GUERNSEY
SHARON STANNARD
ANDREW R. SPRANG, Superintendent
NORMAN M. ELCHERT, Treasurer
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
GRINE___; DR. GUERNSEY ___; SHEAK___; STANNARD ___; THOMPSON___
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION – FIES Students
IV. RECOGNTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
1. Fourth Grade United Way Poster Contest Winners:
a. Alexis Hinkle
b. Isabella Mezger
c. Aleena Williams
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Norman M. Elchert, Treasurer
Andrew R. Sprang, Superintendent
*At this time members of the public who wish to leave may do so.
VII. TREASURER RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Approval of the minutes of the following Board of Education meetings:
(1) Work Session of September 8, 2014
(2) Regular Board Meeting of September 15, 2014
B. Approval of the following Financial Statements for September 2014 as submitted:
(1) Bank Reconciliation
(2) FINSUM (Financial Summary)
(3) General Fund Report
(4) Amended Appropriations & Certificate of Est. Resources
C. Approval of the five-year forecast and assumptions for October 2015.
D. Motion to thank and accept the donation from Delta Waterfowl Club of 5 archery bows, replacement arrows and 2 targets to Fostoria City Schools to be used by the Physical Education department during their archery unit. The approximate value of this equipment is $300.00.
GRINE___; DR. GUERNSEY ___; SHEAK___; STANNARD ___; THOMPSON___
Motion Passed: _____ Motion Failed: _______
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Approval of the following personnel items:*
*Pending all certification/applicable paperwork is completed, pay per negotiated agreement.
1 RETIREMENT - CLASSIFIED
Individual Position Effective
Pat Doty EMIS Coordinator 03/19/2015
2 EMPLOYMENT - CLASSIFIED
Individual Position Effective
Sharon Cleveland Food Service 09/29/14
Beth Kiehl Bus Driver 10/20/14
Katie Smith Bus Driver 09/29/14
3 EMPLOYMENT - CLASSIFIED - SUBSTITUTE
Individual Position Effective
Elaine Oswald Custodian 2014-2015
4 EMPLOYMENT- CERTIFIED
Individual Position Effective
Tabatha Elson Home Instruction 2014-2015
Janelle Tanner Home Instruction 2014-2015
5 EMPLOYMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
Individual Position Effective
Alexandria Gillis Asst. Musical Director 2014-2015
Steve Kauffman Jr. HS Yearbook 2014-2015
6 EMPLOYMENT – AGREEMENT
Individual Position Effective
Anthony Gallina Asst. Musical Director 2014-2015
George Tucker Girls' Asst. Varsity Basketball 2014-2015
Herb Thibideau Bowling 2014-2015
Kenny Hark Jr. Asst. Swimming 2014-2015
Rene Ackerman Asst. Vocal Music (Pianist) 2014-2015
Zeb Wedge Jr. H.S. Wrestling 2014-2015
GRINE___; DR. GUERNSEY ___; SHEAK___; STANNARD ___; THOMPSON___
Motion Passed: _____ Motion Failed: _____
IX. Motion to approve the following personnel item:
EMPLOYMENT - CLASSIFIED - SUBSTITUTE
Individual Position Effective
Nicole Stannard Bus Driver 2014-2015
GRINE___; DR. GUERNSEY ___; SHEAK___; STANNARD ___; THOMPSON___
Motion Passed: _____ Motion Failed: _____
X. Motion to approve the revisions to the Fostoria City Schools Emergency Management Plan as submitted. (The plan document is not subject to public records disclosure pursuant to ORC 149.333.)
GRINE___; DR. GUERNSEY ___; SHEAK___; STANNARD ___; THOMPSON___
Motion Passed: _____ Motion Failed: _____
XI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
XII. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose(s) of:
_____ a) consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee, student, or school official
_____ b) investigate charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or student unless such employee, official, licensee or student requests a public meeting; except that consideration of the discipline of a Board member for conduct related to the performance of his/her duties or his/her removal from office shall not be held in executive session
_____ c) consideration of the purchase of property for public purposes, or sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest
_____ d) discussion, with the Board's legal counsel, of disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action
_____ e) preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment
_____ f) matters required to be kept confidential by Federal law or rules or state statutes
_____ g) specialized details of security arrangements and emergency response protocols where disclosure might reveal information that could jeopardize the District's security
_____ h) consideration of confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:
1. the information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under one of the statutes referenced in R.C. 121.22(G)(8)(1), or that involves public infrastructure improvements or the extension of utility services that are directly related to an economic development project, and
2. a unanimous quorum of the Board or its subcommittee determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project
GRINE___; DR. GUERNSEY ___; SHEAK___; STANNARD ___; THOMPSON___
Motion Passed: _____ Motion Failed: _____
Time In: ___________ Time Out: _________
XIII. Motion for Adjournment
GRINE___; DR. GUERNSEY ___; SHEAK___; STANNARD ___; THOMPSON___
Motion Passed: _____ Motion Failed: _____