BUCKEYE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
SUMMARY
The Buckeye Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 26, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at Buckeye Local High School. 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 mailed. Mr. Benton gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Pielech asked those in attendance to introduce themselves.
The Board acted on the following items of business at this regular meeting:
1. Public Participation: Mr. Green, OAPSE President, stated that in response to comments made at the last Board meeting that his organization is anxious to complete negotiations for a new contract and he invited any Board member to participate in the good faith bargaining.
Mr. Lollini and Mr. Pielech expressed their appreciation to the volunteers who serve on the District Crisis Team for their input in developing the Emergency Management Plan and for their dedication to the District. Each member of the team will be presented with a hat identifying them as a member of the Crisis Team.
The Technology Coordinators, Kathy Yocum and Vince Pastre, and members of the Technology Committee made a power point presentation to the Board highlighting the technological advances the district has made and emphasizing the fact that technology is here to stay and will be an integral part of the education process. The power point presentation explained many of the programs now in place such as United Streaming, Progress Book, Virtual Labs, Study Island, DSL, etc. The Committee urged the Board to approve the 2006-2009 Technology Plan as presented.
2. Recognized the following special events:
October 2-8
Fire Prevention Week
October 9-15 National School Lunch Week
October 16-22 National School Bus Safety Week
October 17-22 America’s Safe Schools Week
3. Adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining/sessions with employees, compensation of employees and personnel at 8:13 pm. Reconvened at 9:17 pm.
4. Employed Stacey Raber as an educational aide on a 6 month probationary contract effective September 26, 2005. Immediate assignment to be School of Bright Promise.
5. Employed Sue Scott as an educational aide on a 6 month probationary contract effective September 26, 2005. Immediate assignment to be Visually Impaired Unit at North Middle School.
6. Accepted the following resignations from 05/06 supplemental duties:
BLHS Volunteer Football Coach Ed Kubat, Jr.
Volunteer Football Coach Albert Mazur
Broadcast Journalism Advisor Jen Redinger
Yearbook Advisor Jen Redinger
7. Employed the following certified persons for supplemental duties as indicated for the 05/06 school year:
SWM 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Jennifer Panepucci
8. Approved the five year financial forecast for the district and authorized the Treasurer to submit to State.
9. Approved the following substitutes for the 2005-06 school year.
a. Returning Substitute Secretary/Aide: JoAnn Staten
b. New Substitute Cooks: Carla Maple, Madlyn Ignace
c. New Substitute Bus Drivers: David Risdon, Marcie Odgen
10. Certified PO #13930, Dillonvale Auto Parts, for $6644.47
11. Entered into an agreement with Ameridrive By Stark Driving School whereby BLHS would provide classroom space at no cost for course instruction from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
12. Revised the management Team Salary Schedule to reflect a 4% increase in the base salary.
13. Recognized the week of November 13-19, 2005 as American Education Week.
14. Approved membership for the 2005-06 school year in the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools. Membership fee $300.00
15. Approved the following scholarship funds: George J. Kontogiannis Foundation Fund in the amount of $5000 and the Caroline J. Pietrangelo Memorial Scholarship Fund with an annual award of $500.
16. Approved the HB 412 method for calculating set aside requirements for Textbooks/Instructional Materials and Capital Improvements for fiscal year 2006.
17. Employed Andrea Moore as Assistant Cook/Cashier on a six month probationary contract effective September 27, 2005.
18. Employed Judy Nemeti as part time Title I Parent Coordinator on a one year limited contract. All expenses to be funded by Title I Program.
19. Approved participation in the Outdoor Education Program for sixth grade students for the 05/06 school year.
20. Accepted the resignation of Jennifer Redinger, teacher, effective October 10, 2005..
21. Approved the Permanent Appropriations for fiscal year 2006 as presented.
22. Accepted a donation of $1000 from the Wal-mart Foundation.
23. Approved the Creative Curriculum for Regular Preschool and Special Education Preschool Classrooms.
24. Entered into a contract with Construction Resources, Inc. to conduct a Roofing Phase I Analysis study for South Elementary at a cost of $1950.
25. Accepted the following Foreign Exchange Students at Buckeye Local High School:
Nathaly Italia, Esther Bloemendaal, Hector Hiram Reyes, Ploy Eamachalad, Luis Coss, Man Shan, Andreas Gad
26. Approved the following transfer of funds:
From To Amount
General Fund Textbook/Instructional Materials Set Aside $200,000
Capital Improvements set aside
$200,000
Football Golf $ 1,800
Volleyball
$ 1,000
27. Approved Type IV transportation agreement with Emily Fox, 609 Co Rd 21, Rayland.
28. Approved upgrading the sound system in the gymnasium at the High School at a cost of $3779.99.
29. Approved the 2006-2009 District Technology Plan as presented.
Administrative Reports/Discussion Items
Mr. Pielech reported that Northwest Elementary is being considered for a School of Promise Award by the State. The application has been completed and returned.
We have scheduled Professional Development Inservices to be conducted during two hour delays. This time will be used to examine data and develop intervention strategies. The Crisis Team has scheduled an inservice for April 10th.
Jeff Vinci reported at plaster repairs and painting are progressing in various buildings as well as fence work at North Middle.
Mr. Donahue reported that we are currently paying $2.36 per gallon for fuel as compared to $1.86 a year ago. Should the cost go up to $3.00 per gallon our costs will increase 63%. The Treasurer reported that we have appropriated an anticipated 45% increase in our natural gas costs. The possibility of a 4-day week were discussed however this is not an option as it is illegal in the State of Ohio.
Mr. DeLuca reported that the property next to the High School has been purchased by Valley Hospice and construction of an administrative facility will begin this fall. There is the possibility they would like to partner with Buckeye Local to purchase some services such as building and grounds maintenance, food service, etc. in exchange for use of their facility for trainings, etc. The facility will employ 50 to 60 people.
Mr. Moore requested the October meeting date be changed. It is now scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 25, 2005, AT THE BUCKEYE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, DILLONVALE. MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 PM.