BUCKEYE
LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
SUMMARY
The Buckeye Local Board of
Education met in regular session on Monday, August 15, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Administrative Offices, Dillonvale.
In attendance were Mr. Benton, 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 mailed. Mr. Benton gave the invocation and Mr. Lollini
led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mr. Pielech introduced
those in attendance.
- Public Participation: None
- Recognized the following special events:
September 8
International Literacy Day
September 19-23
Constitution Week
- Adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing,
conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining / sessions with
employees, compensation of employees and personnel at 7:06 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:26 p.m.
- Entered into a contract with Riverside Medical Inc. to provide
athletic trainer services for the 2005-06 school year for the sum of
$12,000.
- Employed the following classroom reduction teachers for one year
positions beginning August 22nd for the 05/06 school year only and in
accordance with CTA Memorandum of Understanding dated July 19, 2005:
Heather Long
West Elementary (Grade 3)
Amy Burkhead
North Elementary (Grade 4)
Lisa Mentzer
Northwest Elementary (KG)
Song Walrath
South Elementary (Grade 3)
Allison Neavin
South Elementary (KG)
- Accepted the following resignations from 05/06 supplemental duties:
BLHS
Assistant Athletic Director
Gus Hanson
Assistant Athletic Director
Jeff Vinci
- Employed the following certified persons for supplemental duties as
indicated for the 05/06 school year:
BLHS
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Girls and Boys
Ron Clark
Assistant Track Coach - Girls
Eric Laughlin
Assistant Athletic Director - Tri
Steven Daley
Assistant Athletic Director - Tri
Gus Hanson
- Employed the following non-certified persons for supplemental duties as
indicated for the 05/06 school year:
BLHS
9th Grade Volleyball Coach
Jessica Kelley
Assistant Athletic Director - Tri
Jeff Vinci
North Middle 7/8th
Grade Football Coach
Randy McCain
7/8th Grade Football Coach
with Summer Varsity
Tom McCain
- Approved the following volunteer coaches for the 05/06 school year:
Volunteer Middle School Football Coach
Gary Zamski
Volunteer Freshman Football Coach
Anthony Barsch
Volunteer 7/8 Grade Football Coach
Matt McCain
Volunteer Varsity Football Coach
Ed Kubat
- Revised Board Policy ILD, Academic Prevention / Intervention Services.
- Accepted bid from Myers Equipment Corporation for three school buses at
a cost of $164,696.00
- Approved the following substitutes for the 05/06 school year:
Substitute Bus Drivers
Returning
Substitutes
Susan Chambers
Shirley Ogden
Jim Fleming
Robert Scott
Donald Haggerty
Robert Spence
Melanie Hayman
Judith Terrill
Darlene Ogden
Christina West
Galen Ogden
Gary Windon
Substitute Cooks
Returning
Substitutes
Linda Brown
Joyce Rine
Barbara Clark
Crissy Russell
Katrina Czuchran
Joann Staten
Cherilee McClung
Kim Svoboda
Andrea Moore
Carol Trouten
Maria Partelli
Cinda Vargo
Misty Thomas
New Cooks
Patricia Lollini
Substitute Custodians
Returning
Custodians
Kelton Belon
Jay Martin
Mike Burke
Leroy Strupe
Stacey Griffith
Terry Timmerman
Chester Johnson
Penny Torok
New
Substitutes
Chucky Grant
Substitute Secretaries / Aides
Returning
Substitutes
Joanne Dulkoski-Black
Jayne Kelley
Linda Brown
Beth Kirk
Katrina Czuchran
Andrea Moore
Diane Evans
Michelle Pastor
Lynette DaGrava
Sue Scott
Karla DeLong
Kelly Sutphin
Diane Evans
Deborah Walker
Janis Ferguson
Patricia Wick
Susan Fillipovich
- Accepted the bid of Myers Equipment Corporation for one school bus at a
cost of $55,632.00. Department of Education to reimburse $52,500 for
replacement of the nonpublic school bus.
- Entered into an agreement with Jefferson Community College to allow ABLE
classes to be held at Buckeye North Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
4 PM to 7 PM beginning September 6, 2005 and ending May 25, 2006.
- Granted continuing contract to Lori Binkicwicz upon completion of her
one year contract.
- Authorized purchase of fleet and property insurance at a cost of $89,180
for the Indiana Insurance Agency for a period of one year.
- Granted Darla Hoagland, West Elementary Secretary, a one year leave of
absence beginning September 2, 2005.
- Authorized the following suppliers of goods and services for 2005-06
school year:
Milk
United Dairy Inc.
Bread
Nickles Bakery, Inc.
Pest Control
Buckeye Pest Management, Inc.
- Ratified agreement with the Buckeye Local Classroom Teachers Association
increasing the base salary on the current index by 4%.
- Employed Diane Minnich as a teacher on a one year limited contract
effective August 22, 2005 (step 4). Immediate assignment to be
Visually Impaired Itinerant Teacher at North Middle.
- Granted Patricia Wick, Educational Aide, a 1 year limited contract upon
completion of her 6 month probationary contract. (retroactive to February
28, 2005).
- Approved school bus stops as determined by the Transportation Department
for the 05/06 school year.
- Adopted county substitute teacher list and accepted additions to this
list as presented by the Jefferson County Schools as approved throughout the
school year by the County Superintendent.
- Donated $2500 to the High School Athletic Department and $1500 to each
Middle School Athletic Department to offset the cost of football equipment
reconditioning for the 05/06 school year.
- Forgave the remaining balance ($9511.88) owed to the Board as a result
of an advancement of funds made to the Band Boosters to purchase new
uniforms in exchange for services performed by band members and their
families.
- Entered into a contract with the ESC to provide Social Educator services
through the assignment of Heather Weekly.
- Entered into a contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
enabling the District to employ a Jefferson County Deputy (Scott Polen) to
provide law enforcement services within the School District effective
October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
- Appointed Mark Benton to serve as Buckeye Local representative to the
OSBA conference. Appointed Don Moore as alternate.
- Approved requesting the Department of Education to waive up to five days
for the purpose of professional development during the 05/06 school year.
- Entered into a contract with Tom Wensyel to provide traffic control at
the high school for $15 per hour during times specified by the
Superintendent for the 05/06 school year.
- Authorized the Treasurer to advance $60,000 from the General Fund to
Food Service Fund to cover beginning expenditures. The money shall be
repaid to the General Fund upon receipt of funds.
- Entered into a contract with Construction Resources, Inc. to conduct a
Roofing Phase I Analysis Study of the low sloped roof areas and fiberglass
skylights at the High School and Northwest Elementary at a cost of $5950.00.
- Granted Superintendent Joseph Pielech a contract for 05/06 as negotiated
by the Personnel Committee and renewed the employment of the Superintendent
for 2006/07 under the same contract terms, beginning August 1, 2006 and
continuing through July 31, 2007.
Administrative Reports / Discussion Items
Mr. Pielech reported that the District is ready for the new school year.
We will welcome back all students on August 23.
The final Accountability Reports from the State Department have been received
and the District is ranked "Effective" meeting 14 of 23 indicators.
The School Facilities Commission will be conducting a free survey of the
District to determine what it would take to bring our district up to date.
The survey is to be completed by January.
Mr. Lollini reported that the revised Emergency Management Plan will be
presented on August 22nd. Each teacher will have a copy of the revised
plan within the first month of school. John Sebring will present the plan
to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Lollini reported that his next
project would be to develop a plan to decrease district energy costs.
Mr. Moore thanked the Band Boosters, parents, band members, and everyone who
helped in painting Memorial Stadium. They did a very good job and worked
many long hours.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, AT BUCKEYE
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL, RAYLAND. STAFF AND PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE BEGINS AT 6:15 P.M,
MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 PM.