BUCKEYE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

SUMMARY

The Buckeye Local Board of Education met in regular session on Wednesday, December 21, 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 introduced those in attendance.

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

  1. Public Participation: None
     
  2. Recognized the following special events: January 1-31, 2005 School Board Recognition Month
     
  3. Established the salary of Local Board Members, pursuant to O.R.C. 3313.12, to the maximum amount permissible by law, payment not to exceed twenty-two (22) meetings per year, and in compliance with the Ohio Constitution Article II, Section 20.
     
  4. Appointed Mr. Zelek to serve as "President pro-tempore" to preside for the opening ceremonies, nominations(s) and election of President of the Buckeye Local Board of Education at the January 2006 organizational meeting.
     
  5. Ratified a contractual agreement with OAPSE Local 373 effective July 1, 2004 and remaining in full force and effect until June 30, 2007.
  1. Employed the following certified person for supplemental duties as indicated for the 05/06 school year:
    BLHS                     Head Track Coach                               Ron Clark
     
  2. Employed the following certified person for supplemental duties as indicated for the 06/07 school year:
    BLHS                     Head Football Coach                          Ron Pobolish
     
  3. Approved the following Supplemental Appropriations:
    Kontogiannis Foundation (007-900K) +$ 5,000.00
    Pietrangelo Scholarship (007-900P) +$ 500.00
    Onenet FY 2006 (451-9006) +$21,000.00
     
  4. Established the following date and times for the fiscal year 2006 Organization Meeting:
    Date: January 12, 2006    Time: Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.  Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
     
  5. Approved the donation of a $1000 Focus on Education Grant from Walmart, Inc., to be receipted into the General Fund for the purpose of promoting community support for the public schools.
     
  6. Adjourned to executive session for the purpose of discussing, preparing for, conducting, reviewing negotiations or bargaining/sessions with employees and compensation of employees at 7:45 pm and reconvened at 9:03 pm.

    7.  

    Administrative Reports/Discussion Items

Mr. Pielech thanked Mr. Mark Benton and Mr. Ty Lollini, retiring Board Members, for their years of service to Buckeye Local. He expressed his appreciation for the expertise these people have so generously shared to make this an excellent district. Mr. Lollini and Mr. Benton stated that even though they no longer serve on the Board of Education they will continue to be available to assist Buckeye Local to continue to be a great district.

Mr. Pielech distributed pictures and information on various charitable activities being conducted at North Elementary.

They are doing wonderful things to help make the holidays enjoyable for all of their students.

Jeff Vinci, Maintenance Supervisor, reported that doors have been replaced at North Middle and at SouthWest Middle. Plaster and painting in the auditorium at South Elementary has been completed and 3rd floor restrooms have been renovated. School was disrupted at North Middle, North Elementary and also at SouthWest Middle because of waterline breaks. High School classes were canceled for a day due to a gas line break which required 200’ of line to be replaced. It was also discovered that major repairs will be needed to replace a 4" gas line in the near future.

Mr. Benton inquired about pending legislation whereby the State will require school attendance for so many hours a day rather than the present requirement for a certain number of days in attendance. Mr. Pielech has received no correspondence in regard to this bill.

Mr. Zelek asked the Board to listen to WQED on December 22, at 8 PM, to hear a former Buckeye graduate perform. This former graduate just happens to be Joe Zelek, Jr.

APPLAUSE APPLAUSE

Name Grade Accomplishment
     
SouthWest Middle    
Ben Liston 8 1st Place Building Spelling Bee
Cody Lucarelli 8 2nd Place Building Spelling Bee
Josh Stover 8 3rd Place Building Spelling Bee
     
West Elementary    
Kayla Fillipovich 5 1st Place Building Spelling Bee
Deidre Roski 5 2nd Place Building Spelling Bee
Aryn McAfee 5 1st Alternate
Trevor Sebring 5 2nd Alternate
     
Northwest Elementary    
Chayse Staten 5 1st Place Building Spelling Bee
Corey Leasure 5 2nd Place Building Spelling Bee
Brittany Matthews 5 1st Alternate
Nicholas Fry 5 2nd Alternate

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 12, 2006, AT THE BUCKEYE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, DILLONVALE. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 PM,
REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00.