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Minutes of the Pickerington Local Board of Education
Regular Session
Held at Heritage Elementary
August 13, 2012
Members of the Board of Education met in Regular Session at 8:00 p.m. on Monday,
August 13, 2012 at Heritage Elementary.
Mrs. Sanders, President, called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and the roll call was
answered as follows:
Dr. Jim Brink
Mr. Clay Lopez
Mrs. Cathy Olshefski
Mrs. Lisa Reade
Mrs. Lori Sanders
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and led by Eagle Scout Connor Thompson,
followed by a moment of silence.
#12-199 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Olshefski to approve the agenda as presented
with one correction.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
#12-200 PRESENTATIONS
> Connor Thompson, Eagle Scout
#12-201 RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Steve Mitchell
Linda Jones
Beth Ann Morgan
Jodi Vinci
Beth Ann Morgan
(speaking for Beth King)
re: P.E. curriculum time allocations
re: Music and arts
re: Global Integration instruction method
re: Global Integration instruction method
re: Global Integration instruction method
#12-202 RECOGNITIONS
None
#12-203 LIAISON REPORTS
PERSONNEL
FINANCE
TRANSPORTATION
PERFORMING ARTS
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
GROUNDS & FACILITIES
POLICY
ATHLETIC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
LEGISLATIVE & COMMUNITY
- Lori Sanders and Cathy Olshefski
- Clay Lopez and Jim Brink
- Clay Lopez and Jim Brink
- Jim Brink and Cathy Olshefski
- Lisa Reade and Cathy Olshefski
- Lisa Reade and Cathy Olshefski
- Jim Brink and Lori Sanders (Lisa Reade, Alternate)
- Lori Sanders and Clay Lopez (Cathy Olshefski, Alternate)
- Clay Lopez and Cathy Olshefski
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August 13, 2012
#12-204 TREASURERʼS REPORT
A.
Approval of Minutes from the July 23, 2012 Regular Meeting
It was moved by Olshefski and seconded by Reade to approve the July 23, 2012
minutes.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
ABSTAIN: Lopez
MOTION CARRIED
B.
Approval of Financial Report for July 2012
It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Reade to approve the Financial Report
for July 2012.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
#12-205 SUPERINTENDENTʼS REPORT
> Mr. Rob Walker
1. Infinite Campus Update – Walt Podgurski
2. Schedule/Administrative changes for 2012-2013 – Jim Sotlar
3. Race to the Top Update – Julie Novel
4. Seclusion Rooms: Usage and Practice – Bob Blackburn
5. Reviewing Reductions from 2011 and Looking Forward – Rob Walker
#12-206 PICKERINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTʼS REPORT
> Mr. Bob Blackburn
#12-207 NEW BUSINESS
It was moved by Olshefski and seconded by Lopez to approve the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Note: Items under the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes unless a Board
member requests an item be clarified or removed from the consent agenda for separate action. All
personnel approvals are contingent pending receipt of all employment materials.
A.
Certificated/Licensed Personnel
The Superintendent recommends the following actions:
1. Teacher/Tutor Contract Recommendation
Recommend that the following individuals be approved for a one-year limited
contract (unless otherwise specified) for the 2012-2013 school year. Any
contracts filling in for a leave of absence (LOA) shall be automatically nonrenewed.
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August 13, 2012
Name:
Assignment:
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
Mark Yoder
(job share)
Instrumental Music (.50 FTE) at Lakeview Junior High
B.A. – Capital University
5 yr. Professional License, Multi-Age (P-12) Music
Step 1
$18,901
Name:
Assignment:
Caroline Lahoud
(replacement)
Special Education Intervention Specialist – LD (1.0 FTE) at
Lakeview Junior High
M.A. – University of Akron
5 yr. Professional License – Intervention Specialist (K-12);
Mild/Moderate
Step 4
$51,417
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
Name:
Assignment:
Experience:
Salary:
Jena Hallahan
(replacement)
Special Education Intervention Specialist – LD (1.0 FTE) at
Tussing Elementary
B.A.+150 – Ashland University
4 yr. Resident Educator License – Intervention Specialist (K-12);
Mild/Moderate
Step 0
$39,412
Name:
Assignment:
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
David Zwiebel
(replacement)
School Counselor (1.0 FTE) at Fairfield Elementary
M.A. – Bowling Green State University
Pending Issuance
Step 0
$43,390
Name:
Assignment:
Brittany Rings
(replacement)
Grade 5 Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher (1.0 FTE) at
Harmon Middle School
B.A. – Otterbein University
2 yr. Provisional License* - Middle Childhood (4-9); Language
Arts and Reading (4-9); Social Studies (4-9), Mathematics (4-6),
Generalist; Science (4-6), Generalist
*Converting to a 4 yr. Resident Educator License
Step 0
$36,158
Education:
Licensure:
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
Name:
Assignment:
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
Marissa Groves
(replacement)
Grade 4 (1.0 FTE) at Violet Elementary
B.A. – Ohio University
4 yr. Resident Educator License – Middle Childhood (4-9);
Language Arts and Reading (4-9); Social Studies (4-9)
Step 0
$36,158
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Name:
Assignment:
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
Amanda Moll
(replacement)
Grade 3 Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Sycamore Creek Elementary
B.A. – Ohio University-Lancaster
4 yr. Resident Educator License – Early Childhood (P-3)
Step 2
$39,448
Name:
Assignment:
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
Leslie Braidech
(Leave of Absence)
Orchestra (1.0 FTE) at PHS Central and Ridgeview Junior High
M.A.+45 – New England Conservatory of Music
5 yr. Professional License – Multi-Age (P-12) Music
Step 2
$53,369
Name:
Assignment:
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
Brendan Ross
(replacement)
Science (1.0 FTE) at Lakeview Junior High
B.A. – Ohio Wesleyan University
5 yr. Professional License – AYA (7-12) Life Sciences
Step 3
$41,094
Name:
Assignment:
Jamie Doane
(replacement)
Intervention Specialist - MD (1.0 FTE) at Toll Gate Middle
School
B.A. – Walsh University
5 yr. Professional Intervention Specialist (K-12); Mild/Moderate
and Moderate/Intensive; Reading (K-12)
Step 6
$46,029
Education:
Licensure:
Experience:
Salary:
2. Resignations/Retirements
• A letter of resignation has been received from Paula Brown, Special
Education Coordinator, effective August 13, 2012.
•
A letter of resignation has been received from Kay Olinger, Kindergarten
teacher at Tussing Elementary, effective August 20, 2012.
3. Contract Adjustments
• Adjust the contract of Lisa Cooper, School Nurse, from building assignment
TBD to Fairfield Elementary, Toll Gate Elementary and Toll Gate Middle
School; education from B.A. to B.A.+150; and salary from $44,384 to
$47,638 effective with the 2012-2013 school year.
•
Adjust the contract of Heather Wilkins, Choir Director at Pickerington High
School Central from $43,739 to $42,739 effective with the 2012-2013 school
year.
•
Adjust the contract of Shannon Manalac, Kindergarten teacher (.50 FTE) at
Violet Elementary to Grade 3 teacher (1.0 FTE) at Pickerington Elementary
effective with the 2012-2013 school year.
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4. Leave of Absence (LOA)
• Accept a request from Heather McManigal, Intervention Specialist (LD/CC)
at Tussing Elementary who is requesting a 9-week child care Leave of
Absence (LOA) beginning approximately August 23, 2012 and following up
with Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) as needed. Anticipated
return date October 29, 2012.
5. Job Share
• Approve a job share for Teresa Parulekar (.50 FTE) and Mark Yoder (.50
FTE) Instrumental Music teacher position at Lakeview Junior High School
effective for the 2012-2013 school year.
6. Certificated Transfer
• Approve the transfer of Michelle Hurd from Special Education Intervention
Specialist – LD (1.0 FTE) at Lakeview Junior High School, 7.5 hours per day
to Teacher on Special Assignment (1.0 FTE), 7.5 hours per day at
Pickerington Community School effective with the 2012-2013 school year,
plus approve an additional 3 days for transitioning prior to actual start date.
7. Special Education CPI Training
• Approve the following individuals for a half day of CPI (Crisis Prevention
Institute) training on August 20, 2012 at a rate of $50 each.
Pickerington High School North
Melissa Bailey – ED
Megan Haas – MD
Katie Roeger
Melissa Nelson – ED
Shawna Bender – ED
Matthew Caccimelio – ED
Cory Gueth – MD
Dana Calloway – ED
Amy Linebaugh – MD
Christine Miller - CC
Pickerington High School Central
Lakeview Junior High
Ridgeview Junior High
Toll Gate Elementary
Tussing Elementary
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Chad Spickler – ED
Molly Zeiher – MD
Megan Spangenthal – MD
Timothy Kolibash – ED
Susan Schneider – MD
Maura “Mollie” Strait - CC
8. Teacher/Tutor Contract Recommendation for 2012-2013
Recommend a contract change for the following individual due to completion of
recent coursework.
BUILDING
District Wide – Special Education
NAME
Chelsea Swain
LENGTH OF CONTRACT
Continuing
9. Substitute Teachers
Approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year:
Becky Ackley
Linda Allberry
Kaylin Babbert
Matthew Bailey
Kimberly Bales
Linda Barnett
Mary Ellen Bartholomew
Denise Baumbusch
Amy Callahan
John Camm
Cheryl Carson
Debbie Carver
Jayne Cash
Pamela Cheek
Robert Childs, Jr.
Danielle Davis
James Day
Barbara DeBolt
Leslie Althoff
Carolyn Asar
Faith Bayes
Steven Bechtel
Linda Berry
Pamela Biddle
Donald Bloom
Kathleen Astley
Brittany Auman
Eleanor Bloom
Jane Bosworth
Timothy Botkin
Sallie Breakey
Jessica Brim
Sidra Ayoub
Lisa Chilton
Alan Christy
Tamara Christy
Adam Cirone
Dennis Claypool
Paula Claypool
Harold Clyburn
Donna Derbas
Paulette Devor
Irene Deweever-Gill
Christine Collier
Ronald Conkle
Wendy Conley
Patrick Connor
Donald Contini
Mary Conway
Jennifer Cooley
Corinna Cordle
Brenda Cosby
Theresa Coutts
Tammy Craig
Cristina Cubra
Andrea Ditzig
Lora Dobbins
Alexander Dolin
Amy Duerr
Mary Kay Dunson
Sharon Dutton
Jessica Burch
Nickolas Burgess
Kimberly Bussom
Joshua Butcher
Nancy Butler
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August 13, 2012
Michael Deley
Shirley Engelhardt
Cora Fager
Adam Farus
Rob Gallagher
Erin Garcia
Lucretia Garcia
John Hamilton
David Hammond
Jessica Hansen
Lauren Happeney
Debbie Haptonstall
Beatrice Itoka
Susan Jackson
Claudell James
Shawn Kara-Hamoud
Harbir Kaur
Julie Keigley
Kaleen Keitch
Glenda Larger
Laura Lawler
Kathleen Lawson
Shanna Leasure
Emily Mader
Cindy Magnuson
Matha Malcovsky
Kara Marks
Marsha Marlowe-Griffith
Cathy Marshall
Bill Neelans
Joseph Osborne
Marscilla Packer
Marsha Packer
Scott Pairan
Joseph Paumier
Christine Radanof
Anthony Raffa
Amie Ramsey
Brian Reale
Erikka Sawdey
Lynda Schaffer
Janice Shade
James Shaw
Jay Sherburn
Lauren Shover
Kacey Shrode
Scott Thacker
Kevin Thomas
Eric Valentine
Michelle Wade
Karen Walter
Joshua Weaver
Ronald Weaver
Mark Yoder
Sharon Zimmerman
Paul Diehm
Sara Engle
Stefanie Fast
Robin Fee
Candace George
Jody Gillum
Marcia Gimeson
Richard Harp
JoAnn Harpster
Carolyn Heaney
Meredith Heilmann
Sally Hempleman
Daniel Drees
Michael Erchenbrecher
Sandra Floto
Thomas Glover
Nicholas Golden
Mary Elizabeth Gram
Kathleen Herrmann
Jennifer Hertl
Megan Hieber
Dana Hiles
Brooke Holland
Pamela Gray
Kristen Greer
Jodi Jaynes
Richard Jent
Cheryl Keller
Ashley Kessler
Emily Kessler
Reda Kidder
Chelsea Lee
Kenneth Lepore
Kierre Lewis
Peggy Lightner
Sarah Martin
Michael McCann
Sandra McLoney
Don McMullen
Mary McMullen
Daria Jerrome
Matthew Johns
Bonnie Korbar
Jeffrey Kraner
Nancy J. Kreimer
Anne Jones
Sheila Jones
Kayla Kuno
Norman Kushen
JoAnn Kyre
William Lister
Lisa Lock
John Long
Sarah Looker
Jessica Lynch
Lynetta Lyon
Mark Mead
Denice Meadows
Barbara Meek
Rita Milliser
Arlene Mitchell
Jan Mitchell
Molly Murdock
Kathleen Murphy
Lorrie Murphy
Cheyenne Myers
JoAndrea Petersen
John Pizzuto
Sharon Porter
Paul Pressler
Megan Prime
Brooke Prinz
Glenn Ritchie
Marcia Roberts
Susan Robson
Amanda Rosemeier
Justin Smolewski
Christine Spring
Cherieʼ Stahlman
Karla Staley
Teresa Steele
Betty Steineman
Eugene Stevenson
Sherri Tobin
Janet Roule
Bernard Ryznar
Rebecca VanHorn
Gwendolyn West
Migail Wheaton
Patricia L. Wilson
George Vickroy
Lisa Winland
Tomara Witham
Paula Wright
Charles Fox
Tracy Holstein
Henry Hood
Lisa Howell
Sherrie Hustead
Angela Hyme
Nicholas Nevius
Linda Payne
Samantha Payne
Melissa Peine
Bryan Peluso
Christine Reale
Tabitha Reveal
Zachary Rings
Trish Riordan
Kristin Shuman
Tina Shuster
Cynthia Simmons
George Simmons
Amy Smith
Layne Smith
Lori A. Smith
Gene Thorne
Amy Titchell
Jennifer VanFossen
Vickie Webb
Andrea Webber
Debra Wells
Marianne Wenger
Diana Young
Penny Zuber
Lynn Strominger
Rebecca Stultz
James Stutzman
Paul Sullivan
Trina Sullivan
Randall Swecker
Tracy Tocco
10. Substitute Administrators
Approve the following substitute administrators for the 2012-2013 school year:
William Fenwick
Debbie Haptonstall
Richard Jent
Norman Kushen
Margaret (Peg) Miller
Gary Morrow
Larry Pentiuk
James Reed
Daniel Smith
David Toopes
George Vickroy
Tomara Witham
11. Home Instruction Tutor
• Approve Andrea Mock to provide home instruction for a PLSD student
currently taking summer classes and approve her as a home instruction
tutor for the 2012-2013 school year at $21 per hour, effective August 13,
2012.
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12. Extended Hours
• Approve Amber Augustine for up to 4 hours at $21 per hour to work with the
Academic/Behavior Coach on planning lessons using a newly purchased
multi-sensory reading comprehension program in preparation for the start of
the 2012-2013 school year.
13. EdWorks – Rigor, Relevance Training
• Approve a stipend of $100 per day for each of the following staff members
to attend EdWorks – Rigor Relevance Training on August 13, 2012 and
August 14, 2012 to support delivery of CCSS (Common Core State
Standards) and revised standards. Funding to come from Race to the Top
Grant.
Andrea Baldwin
Heidi Deyo
Beatrice Horsford
Patricia Morgan
Ralph Bauers
Anthony Elkins
Sandy Juniper
Joni Scipione
Susan Chamberlain
Debra Foster
Kirk Keller
Brian Seymour
Viki Cooper
Jayne Geers
Betsy Long
Ellen Weibel
14. Restructuring Instructional Coaches
• Approve a stipend of $100 per day for each of the following instructional
coaches on August 15, 2012 and August 16, 2012 for restructuring their
assignments. Funding to come from Race to the Top Grant.
Debra Foster
Brian Seymour
B.
Sandy Juniper
Ellen Weibel
Kirk Keller
Patricia Morgan
Support Personnel
1. Resignations/Retirements
• A letter of resignation for retirement purposes has been received from
Kathleen M. Klise, Head Cook at Tussing Elementary, effective August 1,
2012.
•
A letter of resignation has been received from Maurice Jones,
Paraprofessional (ED) at Tussing Elementary, effective August 6, 2012.
2. Contract Adjustment
• Adjust the contract of Juanita Besore, Cashier/Cook at Lakeview Junior
High from 2.25 hours per day to 3.25 hours per day, $12.55 per hour, and
annual salary from $5,252.18 to $7,586.48, effective August 1, 2012.
•
Adjust the annual salary of Jennifer Sexton, Payroll Coordinator, ($45,240)
to be pro-rated due to start date of August 1, 2012. Contracted term of
assignment is July 1st through June 30th .
3. New Hire (replacement)
• Approve Gregory Bissinger, 3rd shift Custodian at Pickerington High School
North, 1.0 FTE, 260 days, 8 hours per day, 1-year limited contract, Step 3,
$16.20 per hour, $33,696 (pro-rated) per year, effective August 14, 2012.
(replacement)
•
Approve Stacy Gallion, Health Care Assistant at building(s) to be
determined, 1-year limited contract, 186 days, 4 hours per day, Step 0,
$12.80 per hour, $9,523.20 per year, effective with the 2012-2013 school
year. (replacement)
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4. Support Services Transfer
• Approve the transfer of Julie Lewis from Duty Aide at Pickerington
Elementary, .32 FTE, 2.5 hours per day to Paraprofessional at Pickerington
High School North, 186 days, 6.75 hours per day, Step 0, $12.80 per hour,
$16,070.40 per year, effective with the 2012-2013 school year. Current
contract is 2-year (through 2014). (replacement)
•
Approve the transfer of Vicky Swiger, Duty Aide at Toll Gate Elementary, 2
hours per day to Office Assistant (.50 FTE) at Diley Middle School, 188
days, 4 hours per day, Step 0, $11.70 per hour, $8,798.40 per year,
effective with the 2012-2013 school year. Current contract is 2-year (through
2014). (replacement)
5. Substitute Support Services Recommendations
Approve the following support services substitutes effective with the 2012-2013
school year:
Food Services at $8.90 per hour
• Elizabeth (Beth) Clements
• Janet Ebner
• Alice Howell
• Kelli Hungerman
• Heather Lawless
• Natalie Scott
Health Care Assistant at $8.70 per hour
• Melissa Tallman
• Jennifer Williams
Office Assistant at $8.05 per hour
• Dorothy Bauman
• Janet Ebner
• Melissa Tallman
Paraprofessional at $8.70 per hour
• Melissa Tallman
Secretary at $10.10 per hour
• Dorothy Bauman
• Janet Ebner
• Melissa Tallman
C.
Personnel – Supplemental Contracts and Stipends
1. Stipend Adjustments
• Adjust the stipend of Debbie Clinger, Guidance Department Head at
Pickerington High School North from 0 years experience to 1 year
experience.
•
Adjust the stipend of Maria Perez-Robertson, Guidance Department Head at
Pickerington High School Central from 1 year experience to 2 years
experience.
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2. Supplemental Contract Adjustment
• Adjust the supplemental contract of Lindsay Kirk, Pickerington High School
North Freshman Cheerleading Coach from .5 FTE, Group II, 0 experience,
$1,250 to .5 FTE, Group II, 2 years experience, $1,625.
3. Supplemental Contract and Stipend Recommendations
Approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2012-2013 school year
pending completion of all employment materials.
BUILDING
NAME
PHS Central NS
PHS North
James Stutzman**
NS
Patricia Dyer**
NS
Mychal Turner**
S
Ridgeview JH
NS
NS
S
NS
Lakeview JH
NS
NS
ASSIGNMENT
Albert Chappelear, IV**
Adam Foltz**
Tabitha Furlong**
Deana Payton**
JH Head Golf Coach
Donald Thacker**
Gr. 7 JH Head Volleyball
Coach (Girls)
Gr. 8 JH Head Volleyball
Coach (Girls) (1/2)
Gr. 8 JH Head Volleyball
Coach (Girls) (1/2)
Matthew Coyle**
Morgan Burch**
NS
Ashley Belknap**
HS Varsity Assistant Cross
Country Coach (Boys) (1/2)
Gr. 7 JH Head Volleyball
Coach (Girls)
Gr. 7 Assistant JH Football
Coach (1/4)
Gr. 8 JH Head Volleyball
Coach (Girls)
Gr. 8 JH Head
Cheerleading Coach
Tessie Thompson**
NS
Head Basketball Coach
(Girls)
JV Cheerleading Coach –
Fall
HS Varsity Assistant
Basketball Coach (Girls)
GROUP
EXP.
SALARY
I
7
$5,000
II
1
$3,250
II
5
$4,000
II
16
$2,750
III
0
$2,250
IV
0
$500
III
1
$2,500
III
4
$2,750
III
11
$4,000
III
0
$2,250
III
0
$1,125
III
0
$1,125
**Pending approval by Ohio Department of Education
S – Staff Member
NS – Non-Staff Member
Stipends
BUILDING
PHS North
NAME
Melissa Henrich
ASSIGNMENT
Fall Athletic Event Supervisor
GROUP
Stipend
EXP.
0
SALARY
$2,500
PHS Central
Gregory Moore
Fall Athletic Event Supervisor
Stipend
1
$2,500
Ridgeview JH
Charles Campbell
Fall Athletic Event Supervisor
Stipend
1
$1,200
Lakeview JH
Craig Friedrich
Fall Athletic Event Supervisor
Stipend
1
$1,200
4. Volunteer Coaches and/or Advisors
Approve the following individuals as volunteer coaches and/or advisors, in
accordance with Policy IICC School Volunteers for the 2012-2013 school year.
Pickerington High School North
NS
Brett McEvoy** - Freshman Football
Lakeview Junior High
NS
S
Melanie Harry** - Cross Country
Joan Goldsberry – Volleyball (Girls)
**Pending approval by Ohio Department of Education
S – Staff Member
NS – Non-Staff Member
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August 13, 2012
D.
Consent – Other Items
1. Approval of W.I.S.E. (Winning Interventions for Student Excellence) Program at
Ridgeview Junior High School for the 2012-2013 school year. Funding has
been received from United Way in the amount of $19,720 to help regular
education students who are receiving below average or failing grades and test
scores improve their organizational skills, study skills and rate of work
completion.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
#12-208 DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
It was moved by Olshefski and seconded by Lopez to approve A., B. and C. in one
motion:
A.
Approve Supplemental Contract of $4,000 for Cheryl Robinson to provide EMIS
Coordinator services for the Pickerington Community School for the 2012-2013
school year. District will be reimbursed by Pickerington Community School.
B.
Approve Amendment to Treasurer Dan Griscomʼs Contract of Employment for
$5,000 to provide services to the Pickerington Community School for the 20122013 school year. District will be reimbursed by Pickerington Community School.
C.
Approve Supplemental Contract of $5,000 for Bob Blackburn to perform additional
duties of Superintendent for the Pickerington Community School for the 2012-2013
school year. District will be reimbursed by Pickerington Community School.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Olshefski to approve the following item:
D.
Approve a two-year contract for Jennifer McMahon, Special Education Coordinator,
205 days, Level 1, Step 0, $68,075. (replacement)
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Reade and seconded by Olshefski to approve the following item:
E.
Approve Speech and Language Pathology Services for the 2012-2013 School Year
Recommendation to approve Amendment to the Agreement with Invo Healthcare
to include speech and language pathology services for a maternity leave during the
2012-2013 school year at a rate of $59.00 per hour. These services will begin on
or about September 24, 2012.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Reade to approve the following item:
F.
Approval of Contract with Eagle Wings Academy
The district has special needs students who have behavioral needs that require
services beyond that which the district can reasonably provide. Arrangements have
been made to place these students at the Eagle Wings Academy. These
placements are based upon each studentʼs Individualized Education Program
(IEP).
The cost of placement at Eagle Wings Academy is $120.31 daily, with a maximum
of $22,739.20 per year. A portion of the cost will come from the IDEA Part B Grant
(Special Education). Some students may be foster students and their district of
residence will be billed the entire cost of the program.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Olshefski and seconded by Reade to approve the following item:
G.
Approval of Milk and Bread Bids for the 2012-2013 School Year (Klostermanʼs
Bakery and United Dairy)
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Olshefski and seconded by Lopez to approve the following item:
H.
Approval of Security Services Contract with the Pickerington Police Department for
a School Resource Officer for the 2012-2013 School Year
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Olshefski and seconded by Lopez to approve the following item:
I.
Approval of Participation in the Ohio SchoolComp Workersʼ Compensation Group
Retrospective Rating Program for 2013
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Olshefski to approve the following item:
J.
Appointment of Mrs. Olshefski as Board Delegate and Mr. Lopez as Alternate to
the OSBA Capital Conference, November 11-14, 2012.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
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Minutes of the Pickerington Local Board of Education
Regular Session
Held at Heritage Elementary
August 13, 2012
It was moved by Reade and seconded by Lopez to approve the following item:
K.
Approval of Revised Department Head Job Description
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Lopez, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
#12-209 DISCUSSION ONLY
None
#12-210 INFORMATION ONLY
A.
Pilot use of E-Readers at Lakeview Junior High School
B.
Revision to IGDJ-REG – Interscholastic Athletics
C.
School Fee Payments by Credit Card Will be Assessed $2.00 Fee per Transaction
D.
Voluntary transfer of Sandy Juniper and Brian Seymour to Instructional Coach
Positions
E.
Pickerington High School North Boys Golf Team took a trip to Cincinnati, OH,
Saturday, August 11, 2012. No district funds were used to fund this trip.
#12-211 OTHER BUSINESS
None
#12-212 COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
A.
Public
None
B.
Board Members
1. Mr. Lopez pointed out that school fee payments by check will not be assessed
a fee.
2. Mrs. Reade mentioned the W.I.S.E. program at Ridgeview Junior High and
asked if it would also be made available at Lakeview. Mr. Blackburn answered
not at this time.
#12-213 ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Olshefski and seconded by Lopez that the Board adjourn into
Executive Session at 9:36 p.m. for purposes of Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1): the
appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation
of public employee, official or regulated individual.
ROLL CALL:
YEAS: Brink, Olshefski, Reade, Sanders
MOTION CARRIED
The following persons were present in Executive Session: Mr. Lopez, Mrs. Olshefski,
Mrs. Reade, Mrs. Sanders and Mr. Walker. The meeting ended at 10:30 p.m.
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Regular Session
Held at Heritage Elementary
August 13, 2012
Future Board Meetings:
August 27, 2012 Regular Meeting at District Office – Room A118, 11:00 a.m.
September 10, 2012 Regular Meeting at Heritage Elementary, 7:00 p.m.
NO OTHER BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED
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Lori Sanders, President
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Daniel C. Griscom, Treasurer
Certificate Section 5705.412, Revised Code
It is hereby certified that the Pickerington School District Board of Education, Fairfield County, Ohio, has sufficient
funds to meet the contract agreement, obligation, payment or expenditure for the above, and has in effect for the
remainder of the fiscal year and succeeding fiscal year the authorization to levy taxes which, when combined with
the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to
provide operating revenues necessary to enable the district to operate an adequate educational program on all days
set forth in its adopted school calendar for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in the succeeding fiscal
year equal to the number of days instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
August 13, 2012
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Treasurer
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Superintendent of Schools
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President, Board of Education