BUCKEYE
LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
SUMMARY
The Buckeye Local Board of
Education met in regular session on Monday, June 27, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Administrative Offices, Dillonvale.
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 Mr. Lollini
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. Adjourned to executive
session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation
of an employee and preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or
bargaining/sessions with employees at 7:10 pm.
Reconvened at 8:29 pm.
3. Authorized the Treasurer to revise permanent appropriations for FY
2005 and make necessary adjustments (advances/transfers) to close out current
fiscal year 2005.
4. Authorized the
Treasurer to advertise for bids for the purchase of up to 3 buses in accordance
with specifications developed by the Transportation Department.
5. Approved participation
with OSBA Workers Compensation Group Rating Program for the 2006 rating
year. The enrollment fee is $2895.00
and the projected savings is $48,242.00.
6. Employed Stacey Soos as
a teacher on a one-year limited contract effective August 22, 2005. Immediate assignment to be District Music
Teacher, Step 2.
7. Employed Jason Merryman
as an MH Teacher at BLHS on a one year limited contract effective Aug. 22,
2005, Step 6.
8. Increased athletic
gate admission prices effective with the 05/06 school year. Increase will bring our gate prices in line
with other area schools.
9. Employed Traci Tuttle
as an ED teacher at South Elementary on a one year limited contract effective
August 22, 2005, at Step 1.
10. Accepted the
resignation of Dolly Slivinski, Head Cook at SouthWest Middle School, for the
purposes of retirement effective August 2, 2005. Mrs. Slivinski was commended for her many years of service. She was praised as being an outstanding
person who has touched many young lives during her tenure at Buckeye Local.
11. Employed the
following certified persons for supplemental duties as indicated for 05/06
school year:
BLHS Asst Volleyball Coach Dee
Rainery
Broadcast
Journalism Advisor Jennifer
Redinger
Varsity
Club Advisor Co Amanda Taskalines
Co Mike Wilt
Art
Club Advisor Glenda
Dulkoski
Asst
Golf Coach Jeff
Durbin
Freshman
Cheerleader Advisor Brianna
Windon
Head
Baseball Coach Larry
DeLuca
Jr. Hi. Track Coach - Girls Dee
Rainery
Track Coach
- Boys Paul
Voltz
12. Employed Kelly Kerkuta
as a 3rd Grade Teacher at Northwest Elementary on a one year limited contract
effective August 22, 2005, step 0.
13. Approved the following
handbooks for the 2005-06 school year:
Middle School Handbook, Coaches Handbook, and Elementary Handbook.
14. Granted a continuing
contract to Stephanie Lewis at the conclusion of her one year limited contract.
15. Entered into an
agreement with OMERESA to continue services for FY 2006, including inservice
program ($100 per year) and Co-op Purchasing Program ($.26 per ADM).
16. Approved the
Temporary Appropriations for fiscal year 2006 as presented.
17. Transferred the following funds:
From To Amount
Boys
Basketball Softball $700.00
Baseball $700.00
Golf $300.00
Girls
Basketball $200.00
Track $350.00
18. Approved participation
in Buckeye 8 Athletic League. Annual
dues $100.00.
19. Employed Christine Closser as a KG Teacher at Northwest
Elementary on a one year limited contract effective August 22, 2005, step 3.
20. Employed Allison Guisti as a Grade 2 Teacher
at Northwest Elementary on a one year limited contract effective August 22,
2005, step 0.
21. Accepted the resignation of Michael McKeegan
as 7th Gr. Girls Volleyball Coach at SWM for the 05/06 school year.
22. Employed the following non certified persons
for supplemental duties as indicated for the 05/06 school year:
BLHS Asst
Girls Basketball Coach John
Smith
Reserve Cheerleader Advisor Amanda
Sanderson
SWM 8th
Gr. Football Coach w/sum. var Charles
Watson
8th Gr
Football Coach John
Bruno
7th Gr
Football Coach Mike
McKeegan
7th Gr
Football Coach Co Richard Fetty
Co McClellen Fetty
23. Approved adoption of textbooks as presented.
24. Employed Brianna Windon
as District Gifted Teacher on a one year limited contract effective August 22,
2005, step 0.
25.
Employed Susan Breen as an LD Teacher at North Elementary on a one year limited
contract effective August 22, 2005, step 0.
26.
Accepted the resignation of Dawn Daubenmeyer, teacher, effective August 13,
2005.
27. Authorized Means, Bichimer, Burkholder &
Baker to sign agreement on behalf of the Board approving payment of $3000, payable
from the State Fund of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, to Ms. Ruth
Nagy as settlement of all claims and potential claims as a result of her
Workers Compensation related injury.
28. Entered into a contract with the Jefferson
County ESC for the following programs:
-- Alternative School
-- Special Education Supervisory Services - Karen Vargo, 2 days per
week
29. Employed Steven Popkie as a Title I
Math/Reading Teacher at SouthWest Middle on a one year limited contract
effective August 22, 2005, step 3.
Administrative
Reports/Discussion Items
The Board observed a moment of
silence in honor of the recent passing of two former Buckeye Local Students as
a result traffic accidents.
Mr. DeLuca asked the Treasurer for
the 05/06 insurance rates. Ms. Prebeg
stated that the single rate will be $317.57 and the family rate will be
$894.38. Both are under the caps established
in the last negotiations. Mr. DeLuca
referenced the fact that we have seven instances where both the husband and the
wife are employed by the District and both are signing up for family coverage. In other words, they are duplicating the
coverage. The duplication of coverage
is resulting in the district having to pay an additional $82,000 yearly. Mr. DeLuca pointed out that as of July 1, no
employee will be paying any thing out of their pockets through payroll
deductions for health coverage. He felt
that it is a sad situation when we have teachers that are deserving of raises
and the district is in need of a lot of other things that we do not have the
money for and we have a few individuals who are causing an added expense of
$82,000. Mr. DeLuca moved to have a
full legal interpretation both from the State Insurance Commission and also
from an employers stand point so that we can begin to consider adopting a
policy that will circumvent this district having to pay for two policies for
the same family. Mr. Zelek seconded the
motion. Motion carried
Mr. Pielech reported that the
yearbooks are in and that families who had placed orders will be notified.
Mr. Pielech reported that the
district may be forced to employ a Visually Impaired Certified Teacher to serve
a local student. We are investigating all possibilities and will report any
developments.
Mr. Pielech reported he had an
estimate from Moores Emporium for equipment to improve the sound in the gym at
the high school. The matter was tabled
because it was felt that there were more pressing issues that need to be
addressed. The part for the high school
PA system has been ordered.
Mr. Pielech distributed a news
release detailing the recent Buyout Program.
He encouraged the news media attending to incorporate it into their
coverage. The Buyout program has been
successful. It not only will save the
district money but at the same time has opened employment opportunities for
former BL students who wish to return to the area. This is a creative way to increase funds but would not be
economically feasible to be considered again for approximately 6 to 8 years.
The resurfacing of the track has
been completed. The damage caused by
the flood to the ball fields has been repaired.
Mr. Pielech reported that he has
received a projected enrollment report from the Facilities Commission as part
of the facilities study they are conducting.
They have projected that the district will continue to lose population. A meeting is scheduled for August to survey
the buildings. Currently any funding
would be on a 68% to 32% ratio with the State share being 32%. Mr. Pielech also reported that he had been
contacted by an architectural firm who will also do a free study, which will be
used to reinforce the Facilities study.
Mr. DeLuca, who serves on the
District Technology Committee, reported that the Technology Plan revision is
nearly complete thanks to the hard work on the part of the Tech Committee
Members. Upon completion it will be
presented to the Board for approval.
Applause, Applause
Name Grade Accomplishment
Dino
Phillippi Graduate Awarded Beta Beta Beta Prize for
highest grades in Biology from
Bethany College
Amanda Lee
Della Penna Graduate Awarded Beta Beta Beta, B.R. Weimer
Award
for senior with highest
academic rank in the
major from Bethany College
Sean Call 12 NHS New Inductees 2005
Troy Adamson 11
Kyria Balvin 11
Abbey Becca 11
Mary Becca 11
Amanda Brown 11
Leslie
Burley 11
Johnna
Chestnut 11
Michael
Cleaver 11
Olivia
Elbert 11
Samantha
Ellis 11
Amanda Ferguson 11 NHS
New Inductees 2005
Emily Harris 11
Casey Hunter 11
Joseph
Jancura 11
Amanda
Julian 11
Meredith
Koehler 11
Joseph
Lollini 11
Casey magyar 11
Megan
Mallett 11
Morgan McKim 11
Tanisha
Morrow 11
Rachel
OΥBradovich 11
Aubrea
Omaits 11
Alex Paxton 11
Luke Phalen 11
Aaron Pozar 11
Tara
Ronevich 11
Erica Stuart 11
Michael
Thomas 11
Steven
Todoroff 11
Janelle
Windsheimer 11
Brent Yocum 11
Tabetha
Gretchen 12 OVAC Softball - 1st Team
All Conferences-AAAA, East District Softball-1st
Team-Div II, Ohio HS Softball Scholar Athlete Award
Megan
Bartrug 12 OVAC Softball-1st Team All
Conference-AAAA. East District Softball-1st
team Div II
Jamie
Fillippi 12 Ohio HS Softball Scholar
Athlete Award
Megan Kachur 12
Kristine
Mayle 12
Amanda Brown 11 East District Softball-2nd
Team-Div II, Ohio HS Softball Scholar
Athlete Award
Erica Stuart 11 OVAC Softball-2nd Team All
Conference-AAAA, East District Softball
2nd Team-Div II, Ohio HS Softball Scholar Athlete Award
Casey Magyar 11 Ohio HS Softball Scholar
Athlete Award
Janelle
Windsheimer 11 Ohio HS Softball Scholar
Athlete Award
Casey Hunter 11 Ohio HS Softball Scholar
Athlete Award
Abigail
Maxwell 09 Students in Mrs. Kovachs
Business Management Class
Robert Key 09 placed 4th out of 86 teams
in the region;
Kyle Mayle 10 11th out of 1335 in the
nation. In The Stock Market Game
Matt
Ostojich 09 sponsored by Parker Hunter
Joe Higgins 10 Junior Statesmen Summer
Foundation,
Junior Statesmen Summer
School at
Yale University
THE NEXT
REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 15, 2005, AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES,
DILLONVALE. MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00 PM.