BUCKEYE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
SUMMARY

The Buckeye Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 27, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Buckeye Local Administration Offices. In attendance were Mr. DeLuca, Mrs. Kolkedy, Mr. Moore, Mr. Signorini 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. Zelek gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Zelek welcomed the new Board Members and the employees and media representatives in attendance.

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

1. Public Participation: Ty Lollini welcomed the Board to participate on April 10th in a test of our Emergency Plan. On that date we will hold a mock disaster at BLHS. This will involve all Buckeye Local staff and 61 students who have volunteered. Area EMS squads, fire departments and police agencies will also participate. He also reported that a NIMS training has been scheduled for Administrators on March 8th. A Red Cross Shelter class has also been scheduled. Mr. Lollini has also asked that Mary Kay Mayle, School Nurse, to research how the pandemic flu may effect the district.

John and Connie Hajny questioned the Board in regard to why all sophomores are required to take the OGT preparedness class. The  administration explained that they wanted to provide every opportunity for students to be able to pass all five parts of the OGT test. However after much discussion the Board directed the administration to develop guidelines for students to have the option of testing out of the class.

Beth Borsos was also present to question the mandated OGT class.

Dawn Wharton expressed her concerns over recent incidents involving members of the cheerleading squads. Mr. Celestin stated that he had spoken to all of the girls involved and that appropriate disciplinary actions had been taken.

Theresa Webnar informed the board of an effort under way to form a parent organization that would provide a place for children to come and be able to get free tutoring, learn computer skills, free piano lessons, learn to play chess, etc. She stated that too many parents don’t take an interest in their children; this would be a place for these children to come. A possible name for the organization might be “Parents and Teachers Who Care”. She will keep the Board informed as plans move forward.

Kim Svoboda related to the Board her support of the cheering program. She noted that the handbook needs to be reviewed but felt that any changes should start with the incoming freshmen only.

Dave Green, OAPSE President, requested to meet in executive session with the Board in regard to job descriptions.

2. Recognized the following special events: March 1-31 Music in Our Schools Month
   March 1-31 National Women’s History Month
   March 1-31 Youth Art Month
   March 6-10 National School Breakfast Week
    
3. Employed the following certified persons for supplemental duties for the 05-06 school year:
   BLHS Assistant Baseball Coach - Anthony Barsch
   Assistant Softball Coach - Edward Dulkoski
   Assistant Softball Coach (pending #’s) - John Kohelis
   
   
4. Approved the following transfer of funds:

   From	To	Amount
   Football	Golf	$600.00
   	Softball	$1500.00
   	Track	$1000.00
   Boys Basketball	Baseball	$1500.00

    

5. Designated Fifth Third Securities to act as depository for inactive, interim and/or active funds.
   
   
6. Approved the Middle School Student cheerleader Handbook for 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years.
    
7. Established the following scholarship funds:
   Mt. Pleasant Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund (007-9055)
   James & Kathleen Paolucci Memorial Scholarship Fund (007-9006)
   Earl Davis Jr. Athletic Memorial Scholarship (007-900D)
    
8. Terminated all contracts in the following categories at the end of the 2005-06 school year:
   1) All supplemental contracts 2) All tutors 3) All substitutes - short & long term certified & non-certified
   
   
9. Approved the following changes to the Buckeye Local Board Policy Manual:
   Add File: JGG Preschool Behavior Management/Discipline
   Revise File: GCN- 2 Evaluation of Administrators (Certificated and Classified Staff)
   Revise File: IKF Graduation Requirements
    
10. Granted an unpaid medical leave (FMLA) to Tracie Strauss due to child birth beginning approximately March 20, 2006 and extending through May 25, 2006.
     
11. Accepted the resignation of Russell Niehaus, teacher, for the purposes of retirement effective February 28, 2006. Mr. Niehaus was commended for his many years of service to the students of Buckeye Local.
     
12. Accepted the resignation of Ronald White, teacher, for the purposes of retirement effective February 28, 2006. Mr. White was commended for his many years of service to the students of Buckeye Local.
     
13. Approved $257,492.73 to be designated as interim money for investment purposes.
     
14. Employed Lynda Piergallini as Head Varsity Cheerleader Advisor for the 06-07 school year.
     
15. Requested from State Department that an alternative Principal license be granted to August Hanson.
     
16. Authorized the employment of the following certified persons for supplemental duties for the 06-07 school year:
     

    BLHS	Athletic Director (2 Year)	Tom O'Connell
    	Head Cross Country Coach	Eric Laughlin
    	Head Volleyball Coach (2 Year)	Mary Kay Mayle
    	Head Band Director (2 Year)	Bill Stephens
    North Middle	Athletic Director	Ron Clark
    SouthWest	Athletic Director               Co-	Robert Fetty

     

17. Granted a continuing contract to Patricia Wick, Educational Aide, at the completion of her current one year contract.
     
18. Mr. Signorini made a motion to designate Richard DeLuca as the Board representative to serve on the Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive Review Council for 2006. Motion seconded by Mr. Zelek, motion carried.
     
19. Adjourned to executive session at 8:45 pm to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee. Reconvened at 10:41 pm.
    

Administrative Reports/Discussion Items
Mr. Pielech reported that the proposed legislation to change minimum attendance regulations from days to hours is still being debated but that Buckeye Local currently exceeds the minimum requirement being now considered. Therefore if law is passed as currently proposed, we should not have to make any schedule changes.

After some discussion the Board will not pursue adopting a resolution empowering the superintendent to hire personnel and accept resignations between board meetings as suggested by BASA.

Mr. Pielech noted that the first District Newsletter has been distributed. This will be a semi annual publication.

Mr. Pielech distributed information regarding the formation of club sponsored bowling teams. The Board was receptive and suggested the administration pursue making bowling available to our students.

Mrs. Kolkedy reported that while attending Literacy Night at Northwest Elementary it was pointed out to her that there is a drainage problem on the side of the building. Mr. Pielech pointed out that some measures have been taken to improve the situation and we have gotten estimates for repair.

Mr. Signorini attended a workshop sponsored by the Ohio Coalition for Children with Disabilities at Schappa Library. He distributed information received. He felt that this might be something we would like to sponsor for Buckeye Local parents.

Jeff Vinci reported that the company who installed the skylights at the High School has inspected the damaged areas and has agreed to remove and replace both skylights for approximately $100,000. A final report will be available at the next meeting. CSE, an air handler company out of Pittsburgh replaced the ductwork in the theater and have corrected many other air handler problems at the high school. Jeff reported he is attempting to find the materials needed to replace the 4” gas line at the high school this summer. He also reported that the Maintenance Department is in need of a vehicle to replace the 1991 truck they currently have. He was instructed to obtain estimates.

APPLAUSE APPLAUSE

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 27, 2006, AT THE BUCKEYE WEST ELEMENTARY, ADENA. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE BEGINS AT 6:15 PM, REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00.