A G E N D A
GROVEPORT MADISON
SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
December 9, 2009
Madison Township Community Center
Meeting of the
Groveport Madison Local Board of Education
Madison Township Community Center
December 9, 2009
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
A. Call to Order.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Roll Call.
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
D. Adoption of Agenda for Meeting.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
E.
Public Participation.
F.
Department and Building Level Reports.
1. Susan Briggs – Curriculum Update.
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G. For Information Only.
1.
Letter from Ohio Attorney General, Richard Cordray. (This information
was given to the Board of Education members in advance.)
H. Discussion Items and Resolutions of Appreciation and Recognition.
1. Resolution of Appreciation--Eastland Lens Crafters and the office of Dr. Chontos:
WHEREAS, the Groveport Madison Schools recognizes Eastland Lens
Crafters for its Home Town Day on December 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Eastland Lens Crafters and the office of Dr. Chontos and
his employees have provided optometric services such as eye exams, glasses
and replacement lens free to the Groveport Madison students for over ten years;
and
WHEREAS, the Eastland Lens Crafters and the office of Dr. Chontos and
his employees have provided 12 students on December 1 with eye exams, and
during November 18 students received free eye exams and glasses and another
10 students received replacement lens for a total of 40 students served already
this year; and
WHEREAS, the Groveport Madison Schools recognizes the importance of
good sight as requisite for student success in school and for successful life
experiences; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Groveport Madison Schools
Board of Education expresses its sincerest appreciation to Dr. Chontos and his
staff at the Eastland Lens Crafters for their donation of time and services to the
students of the Groveport Madison School District.
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H. Discussion Items and Resolutions of Appreciation and Recognition cont’d.
2. Recommendation of Appreciation-- The Groveport Madison High School
Marching Band:
WHEREAS, the Groveport Madison Schools recognizes the
accomplishment of the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band; and
WHEREAS, the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band is
directed by Sarah Brown and her assistants, Patrick O’Donnell, Jayne Canaday
and Nathan Stowe; and
WHEREAS, the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band proudly
performs at every Friday night before, during and after the football game, rain
or shine, hot weather or cold; and
WHEREAS, the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band
performed at the Hilliard Darby contest on September 19 and at the Teays
Valley contest on October 17 to be eligible for state competition; and
WHEREAS, the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band
performed at the state competition at Dublin Coffman on November 6, 2009 and
received an overall superior rating of one; and
WHEREAS, this is the last year for Ms. Brown to direct the Groveport
Madison Marching Band and under her direction the band has qualified for state
21 times and have received a superior rating of “1” a total of 19 times – only 30
bands in the whole state have qualified for the last 20 years; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Groveport Madison Schools
Board of Education expresses its sincerest appreciation to Ms. Brown and the
Groveport Madison High School Marching Band for the excellent manner in
which it represents the Groveport Madison Schools, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Groveport Madison Schools
Board of Education congratulates Ms. Brown and commends the Groveport
Madison High School Marching Band for its outstanding season.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
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H. Discussion Items and Resolutions of Appreciation and Recognition cont’d.
3. Recognition for Exemplary Service to Board members: Mr. John Kershner,
Dr. Naomi Sealey and Mr. Duane Dailey.
I.
Treasurer’s Agenda.
1. Recommendation: The Treasurer recommends that the Board of Education
approve the minutes for the November 11, 2009. This information was
provided to Board members in advance.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
2. Recommendation: The Treasurer recommends that the Board of Education
approve the Financial Statements and List of Bills for the month ended
November 2009. This information was provided to Board members in advance.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
3. Recommendation: The Treasurer recommends that the Board of Education
establish the date and time of the 2010 Organizational Meeting/Budget Hearing
for Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. and to appoint Mrs. Mary
Tedrow as chairperson of the meeting.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
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I.
Treasurer’s Agenda cont’d.
4. Recommendation: The Treasurer recommends that the Board of Education
approve transfers of the funds:
Safe & Drug Free Grant
Title II-D Technology Grant
From: 584 9900 $2,922.24
To:
584 9010 $2,992.24
From: 599 9900 $178.54
To:
599 9010 $178.54
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
J.
Executive Session.
1. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Groveport
Madison Schools Board of Education adjourn to executive session for the
purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline,
promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee in accordance with ORC
121.22.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
K. Superintendent’s Agenda.
1. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of
Education approve the following Certificated Personnel items:
a. Supplementals
District Employee
1. Kelli DelGuzzo
2. Sarah Brown
3. Patrick O’Donnell
4. David Eft
5. Bryan Mayhew
Position
Group
HS Newspaper Advisor
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HS Pep Band 50%
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HS Pep Band 50%
VIII
Freshman Baseball Coach
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Volunteer Faculty Manager 7th & 8th
b. Non-District Employee
1. Randy Truax
2. Mark Noble
Position
Volunteer Girls Basketball
Volunteer 8th Grade Wrestling
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Salary
$1,681.50
$504.45
$336.50
$2,690.40
K.1. Superintendent’s Agenda cont’d.
c. Resignation
Kristine Ensign
Newspaper Advisor – High School
Effective: November 2, 2009
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
2. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of
Education approve the following Non-Certificated items:
a. Change in Building/Hours
Pam Burt, 5 Hr. Cook @ High School to 3 Hr. Cook @ Glendening,
effective November 12, 2009.
b. Employment as Substitute
1. Nancy Lynch - Clerical, Cook
2. Chris Wilson - Custodial
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
3. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of
Education approve the request of the Groveport Madison High School
Cruiserettes to compete at the Showcase State & National Competition at the
Bank of Kentucky Arena, Highland Heights, Kentucky. Details are as follows:
Departure:
Return:
Transportation:
Accommodations:
Chaperones:
Student Cost:
Friday, April 9, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Parent vehicles
To be determined
Coaches and parents
$0.00
No cost to the Board of Education
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
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K. Superintendent’s Agenda cont’d.
4. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of
Education approve the following overnight trip for the Groveport Madison High
School Cruiserettes to participate in competition at the Oak Hills High School in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Details are as follows:
Roger Bacon High School
Departure:
Return:
Lodging:
Transportation:
Chaperones:
Student Cost:
Friday, March 26, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
To be determined
Parents
Coaches and Parents
$0.00
No cost to the Board of Education
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
5. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of
Education approve the request of the Groveport Madison High School
Cruiserettes to attend the following Sunday competitions.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Westerville Central High School, Westerville, OH
Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek OH
Groveport Madison High School, Groveport OH
Madison High School, Mansfield OH
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
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K. Superintendent’s Agenda cont’d.
6. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of
Education approve the request of the Groveport Madison High School Girls
Softball Team to compete at the Grand Strand Softball Classic in Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina. Details are as follows:
Departure:
Sunday, April 4, 2010 (departure
time to be determined)
Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 11.00 a.m.
Charter Coach
Sand Dunes Resort Hotel in Myrtle Beach
Coaches and parents
$400.00 per athlete
No cost to the Board of Education
Return:
Transportation:
Accommodations:
Chaperones:
Student Cost:
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
7. Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of
Education approve the request of the Groveport Madison High School Girls
Softball Team to use the high school gymnasium every Sunday from 1:00 to
5:00 p.m., for training, beginning January 10, 2010 through March 28, 2010.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
L.
Items for Future Action.
1. Credit Flexibility Policy (required by the passage of H.B.1. This information was given
to the Board members in advance.)
M. Adjournment.
Motion:__________Second:__________
Mr. Dailey_____Dr. Sealey_____Mr. Slonaker_____Mrs. Tedrow_____Mr. Kershner_____
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