BUCKEYE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING SUMMARY

The Buckeye Local Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Buckeye Local Administration Offices. In attendance were Mr. Benton, Mr. DeLuca, Mr. Lollini, Mr. Moore and Mr. Zelek. Also present were Mr. Pielech, Ms. Prebeg, and Mr. Donahue. Minutes of previous meeting were approved as mailed. Treasurers report was approved as presented. Mr. Benton gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Pielech had those in attendance introduce themselves.

The Board acted on the following items of business at this regular meeting:
 

1. Public Participation: Buddy Borer and a large group representing Cross County participants and their families were present to show support for their coach, Eric Laughlin. They also took this opportunity to ask the Board to show more support for the Cross County program. Various members of the Board stressed that the Board has always been responsive to requests for support but stated they had not been approached by Coach Laughlin or anyone concerning any needs in regard to the Cross Country program. It was also pointed out that many things go on behind the scenes in regard to the support of all programs. Support is not always obvious and it can be provided in any number of ways.
   
   Dawn Wharton, Debbie Haggerty and Connie Pflugh expressed to the Board their support for the current cheerleader programs. As various other persons became involved in the conversation the Board felt that this was a personnel issue and would be best handled in executive session.
    
2. Recognized the following special events: December 10, 2005              Human Rights Day
                                                                          December 15, 2005              Bill of Rights Day
    
3. Employed the following certified persons for supplemental duties as indicated for the 05/06 school year:
                     BLHS                      Freshman Class Advisor                                 Co Deanna Rainery
    
4. Approved the payment from the General Fund of $2,485 to the High School Athletic Fund as reimbursement for football equipment purchased.
    
5. Increase the substitute custodian hourly rate from $5.15 to $7.00 per hour effective immediately. In the future, the Board will evaluate all substitute wages whenever regular employees receive an increase in salary.
    
6. Accepted the following resignations from 05/06 supplemental duties:
                  BLHS                Ass’t Boys Basketball Coach                                   Kevin McCain
                                             Head Boys Track Coach                                         Jason Merryman
                  SWM                 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach                         Charles Haggerty
    
7. Employed the following non-certified persons for supplemental duties as indicated for the 05/06 school year:
    

   SWM	8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Co	Charles Haggerty
   	8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Co	John D. Bruno
   BLHS	BLHS Freshman Class Advisor Co	Kimberly Svoboda
   	Ass’t Var. Girls Basketball Coach Co	Thomas Figurski
   	Ass’t Var. Girls Basketball Coach Co	George Laase, III
   	Ass’t Var. Boys Basketball Coach	David Contraguerro

   The Board stated that in compliance with State Board of Education rule 3301-27-01 no supplemental contracts will be approved until certification of completion of Pupil Activity Supervisor Validation and current CPR card are on file in the Superintendent’s office.
    

8. Approved the District Emergency Management Plan for the 2005-06 school year.
    
9. Approved the following substitutes for the 2005/06 school year:

   Substitute Cook	Substitute Custodian	Substitute Bus Driver
   Michelle Travis	Donna Kniszek	Gary Glover
   Mary Matthews

                                                              

10. Renewed membership for the 05/06 school year in the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding at a cost of $1186.50.
     
11. Approved the revised 5 year financial forecast and notes as presented and authorized submission to state.
     
12. Accepted the resignation of Nina Linn, Head Cook at North Middle, for the purposes of retirement effective January 1, 2006. Ms. Linn was commended for her 26 years of service to Buckeye Local.
     
13. Adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing, preparing for, conducting, reviewing negotiations or bargaining/sessions with employees and compensation of employees at 8:45 pm and reconvened at 11:30 pm.
     
14. Approved the following transfer of funds:

    From	To	Amount
    Football	Softball	$500.00
    Football	Girls Basketball	$500.00

Administrative Reports/Discussion Items

Mr. Pielech reported that we are planning an Emergency Preparedness Day in April. This will be a major drill emphasizing many aspects of our District Emergency Plan. More details will follow.

Mr. Lollini made a motion from the floor, seconded by Mr. Moore, to employ CMG Architects & Engineers to do a full assessment of the skylights at the High School at a cost of $1000. Motion carried.

Mr. Pielech reported that the persons responsible for the vandalism at the Stadium and to the Mazeroski Monument has been found guilty and have been ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $9729.30. Officer Polen and all those involved in the investigation were commended.

Jeff Vinci, Maintenance Supervisor, reported that installation of air handlers at the High School has been started. Exterior doors in various buildings are being replaced as needed. The three year asbestos study has been completed as mandated. The boiler inspection at West Elementary states that the boiler is adequate and does not need to be replaced but updates are needed and will cost approximately $25,000. Roof estimates for three buildings are coming in lower than previous estimate. After reviewing the financial plan and evaluating resources, priorities will be determined.

APPLAUSE APPLAUSE

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 2005, AT THE BUCKEYE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, DILLONVALE. MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 PM.