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Delaware City Schools
Board of Education Meeting
April 13, 2015
Regular Meeting
District Technology Center
6:30 p.m.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Delaware City Schools will promote a culture of excellence that engages and empowers students
and staff to embrace the challenges of our global society. We will build on our traditions, respect our
diversity and partner for a strong community.
1.0
Opening
1.1
Call to Order and Roll Call
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Lucas*
*Student Board Member
1.2
Salute the Flag
1.3
Adoption of Agenda
I recommend we adopt this agenda as presented.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to adopt this agenda as presented.
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Mr. Lucas*
1.4
Approve Minutes
With your agenda you have received the minutes of Monday, March 2, 2015, and
Monday, March 16, 2015.
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Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to approve the minutes of Monday,
March 2, 2015, and Monday, March 16, 2015, as presented.
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mr. Lucas*
1.5
Recognitions and Presentations
A.
2.0
Smith Elementary – Arts Programming and NGLE
Executive Session
2.1
Executive Session to consider Employment of Public Employee or Official
I recommend the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of considering the
appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation
of an employee.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to enter into executive session for the
purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion,
demotion, or compensation of an employee.
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mr. Lucas*
____________ declared the Board in executive session at ____________.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to exit executive session for the
purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion,
demotion, or compensation of an employee.
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Lucas*
____________ declared the Board out of executive session at ____________.
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3.0
Reports
3.1
Unions
A.
B.
C.
DCTA
UE
OAPSE
3.2
Legislative
3.3
Facilities
3.4
Financial
3.5
Superintendent
3.6
Board Requested
3.7
Other
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Education recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of
allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest.
Any person or group wishing to place an item on the agenda shall register their intent with the Superintendent no later than ten (10)
days prior to the meeting and include:
A.
B.
C.
Name and address of the participant;
Group affiliation, if and when appropriate;
Topic to be addressed.
Such requests shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent and the Board President.
In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public participation at every
regular meeting of the Board and publish rules to govern such participation in Board meetings.
The presiding officer of each Board meeting at which public participation is permitted shall administer the rules of the Board for its
conduct.
The presiding officer shall be guided by the following rules:
A.
Public participation shall be permitted.
B.
Anyone having a legitimate interest in the actions of the Board may participate during the public portion of a meeting.
C.
Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting.
D.
Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement
of their name, address, and group affiliation, if and when appropriate.
E.
Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration, unless extended by the presiding officer.
F.
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been
heard.
G.
All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually.
H.
Tape or video recordings are permitted. The person operating the recorder should contact the Superintendent prior to the
Board meeting to review possible placement of the equipment, and must agree to abide by the following conditions:
I.
J.
1.
No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience.
2.
No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session.
3.
No commentary, adjustment of equipment, or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or
members of the audience or disrupt the meeting while the Board is in session.
The presiding officer may:
1.
Interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive,
obscene, or irrelevant;
2.
Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum;
3.
Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person’s conduct
interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting;
4.
Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly
conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action.
The portion of the meeting during which the participation of the public is invited shall be limited to thirty (30) unless extended
by a vote of the Board.
R.C. 3313.20 - Revised 6/9/03
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4.0
Consent Agenda
4.1
Pupils
A.
Approve Graduates
I recommend the Board approve the following student for graduation. This
student has met all graduation requirements as of January 5, 2015:
Tyler Parsons
B.
Approve Girl’s Lacrosse Club Programs at Hayes and Dempsey
C.
Approve Hayes JROTC Drill Championship Trip
I recommend the Board approve a Hayes JROTC trip to Daytona Beach, Florida,
to participate in the National High School JROTC Drill Championships from
April 30 - May 4, 2015, as presented and contingent upon approved
transportation arrangements.
4.2
Curriculum and Instruction
4.3
Personnel
A.
Accept Resignations
1. Assistant Superintendent
I recommend the Board accept the resignation of the following individual as
Assistant Superintendent:
Brad Faust
Effective July 31, 2015
2. Teacher
I recommend the Board accept the resignation of the following individual as a
teacher:
Megan Stallard
Willis/Orchestra
Effective at the end of the current
contract year
3. Technology Specialist
I recommend the Board accept the resignation of the following individual as a
Technology Specialist:
Girard Ogletree-Crawford Conger
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Effective May 1, 2015
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4. Custodian
I recommend the Board accept the resignation of the following individual as a
custodian:
Deborah Baldridge
Carlisle
Retirement
Effective June 19, 2015
5. Educational Assistant Substitute
I recommend the Board accept the resignation of the following individual as an
Educational Assistant Substitute:
Staci Miller
Effective March 27, 2015
6. Auxiliary Teacher – Delaware Christian School
I recommend the Board accept the resignation of the following individual as an
Auxiliary Teacher at Delaware Christian School:
Sharon Sheppard
B.
Effective at the end of the current
contract year
Approve Employments
1. Supervisor Elementary Special Education (New)
Angela Macwhinney
$80,069.00 (ADS/4E-Step 3)
Effective July 13, 2015
2. Supervisor Secondary Special Education (New)
Benjamin Jenkins
$78,338.00 (ADS/4E-Step 2)
Effective July 13, 2015
3. Teacher
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and salary
schedules the following individuals as teachers:
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Erin Hugel
Carlisle/2nd
$50,369.01 (MA-Step 5)
Effective August 10, 2015
Michael Sivert
Carlisle/4th
$46,806.46 (BA/150-Step 5)
Effective August 10, 2015
Emily Schelder
Schultz/KG
$38,037.10 (BA/150-Step 0)
Effective August 10, 2015
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Erin Waters
Schultz/1st
$46,298.57 (MA-Step 3)
Effective August 10, 2015
Emily Griffith
Schultz/3rd
$50,369.01 (MA-Step 5)
Effective August 10, 2015
Ashley Wermert
Woodward
Rdg/Title I
$38,037.10 (BA/150-Step 0)
Effective August 10, 2015
Rehire from Non-Renew Contract
Elizabeth
Kaylor-Palmer
Willis/5th
Math
$39,790.97 (BA/150-Step 1)
Effective August 10, 2015
Jeffrey Sydes
Hayes/PhysEd
$7,131.09 (BA/150-Step 1)
Prorated
Effective April 13, 2015
4. Intervention Specialists
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and salary
schedules the following individuals as Intervention Specialists:
Tyra Baisden
Conger/Willis
Renelle Tompkins Conger
$41,544.84 (BA/150-Step 2)
Effective August 10, 2015
Rehire from Non-Renew Contract
$43,298.72 (BA/150-Step 3)
Effective August 10, 2015
Rehire from Non-Renew Contract
5. Library Media Specialist
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and wage
schedules the following individual as a Library Media Specialist:
Renee Cook
Woodward
$14.34/hour
Effective April 13, 2015
6. SACC
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and wage
schedules the following individual to the SACC program:
Collin Combs
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Conger
Assistant I
$8.75/hour
Effective March 20, 2015
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C.
Approve Salary Increase for Administrative and Exempt Executive Administrative
Assistant Employees
I recommend the Board approve a 2% increase in all administrative and exempt
executive administrative assistant salaries effective August 1, 2015.
D.
Approve Classified Substitutes for the 2014-2015 School Year
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and wage
schedules the following individuals as classified substitutes for the 2014-2015
school year - $13.75, substitute bus driver; $11.05, substitute custodian; $9.05,
cafeteria; $10.30 classroom assistant; $11.00 clerical:
Amber Hudson
Anthony Sanfillipo
E.
Approve Auxiliary Service Personnel for 2015-2016 school year
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and salary
schedules the following Auxiliary Service Personnel for the 2015-2016 school
year, pending receipt of Auxiliary Funds from the state:
F.
St. Mary
Sally Selmek
Mary Jane Matcham
Teacher
Teacher
Delaware Christian
Lori Blackburn
Karen Snow
Sherie Stricklin
Teacher
Teacher
Classified
Grace Community
Melodee Mears
Kristina Snashall
Teacher
Teacher
Approve Summer Acceleration Math Teacher
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and salary
schedules the following individual as the Summer Acceleration Math Teacher
at $25.00 per hour for up to a maximum of 68 hours from June 15-30, 2015:
Alyssa Mills
G.
Approve Extended Learning Opportunities Substitute
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and salary
schedules the following individual as an Extended Learning Opportunities
Substitute at their per diem rate:
Jen Heady
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Carlisle
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H.
Approve Educational Assistant for Leadership Camp
I recommend the Board employ according to Board approved policy and salary
schedules the following individual as an Educational Assistant at their per diem
rate for up to a maximum of 6.5 hours for the Leadership Camp to be held
April 7, 2015:
Mark Shepherd
I.
Approve Supplemental Contracts for the 2014-2015 School Year
I recommend the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the
2014-2015 school year:
J.
NAME
POSITION
BUILDING
SALARY
Curtis Wyckoff
Freshman Baseball
Hayes
$2,364.32
Approve Summer Ohio Valley Leadership School Instructor Pay
I recommend the Board approve Summer Leadership School instructor pay for
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Floyd Anible and Master Sergeant (Ret) Douglas
Manley to participate as Ohio Valley Leadership School Instructors
June 6-13, 2015, at their per diem rate as presented.
K.
Approve Termination of Employment
I recommend the Board approve the termination of employment of the following
individuals:
Toni Coates
Masen McInnis
4.4
Bus Driver
Classified Substitute
Effective April 14, 2015
Effective April 14, 2015
Financial
A.
Approve School Fees for the 2015-2016 School Year
I recommend the Board approve school fees for the 2015-2016 school year as
presented.
4.5
Other
A.
Accept Donations
I recommend the board accept the following donations:
1. Ohio State University - $200 to Hayes Orchestra Fund
2. Tom and Penny Schmidthenner – Bach Tenor Trombone at a market price
of $350.00 and a Selmer B-flat Clarinet at a market price of $250.00 to be
used in the Dempsey/Willis band programs
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CONSENT ACTION:
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to approve all of the consent items as
presented.
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Lucas*
5.0
Discussion
5.1
Review Certified Employee Contract Proposals
Listed below, for your review, are contract proposals for certified employees:
Continuing Contract
Suzan Bowe
Jessica Darcy
Katherine Heinonen
Elizabeth Kelly
Jenny Nicely
Elisabeth Shirring
One Year Contract
Kelsey Bagley
Emily Banaszak
Kaitlyn Bibens
Megan Burwinkel
Joshua Caslow
Tracey Codding
Brian Coleman
Sarah DeLong
Denise Flahive
Cari Floehr
Heidi Gatton
Michael Golden
Brandi Haines
Eric Heminger
Chelsea Hood
Mary Kate Kohlhas
Rachel Kraft
Rachel LaRue
Bret Level
Laura Linden
Tamra Londot
Amy Lower
Raynard Martin
Alyssa Mills
Amanda Morman
Michelle Oberfield
Alicia Plowman
Gina Puleo
Jessica Reed
Lauren Ruple
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Jacob Shafer
Margaret Stanton
Keith Tankersley
Danielle Viars
Alexa von der Embse
Kelly Wagner
Moriah Weber
Samuel Young
Two Year Contract
Stacey Ash
Jenny Ault
Lauren Bastel
James Bibler
Charles Bleakmore
Marissa Borruso
Anne Brandyberry
Andrew Branham
Jessica Braun
Michelle Brockett
Emily Brown
Erika Brown
Stephanie Buckingham
Kristen Campbell
Theresa Carlson
Philip Carr
Alli Cochran
Jennifer Codrea
Adam Cramer
Meredith Crider
Kimberly Ebert
Lynette Ellerbrock-Bendele
Whitney Farrell
Leslie Friedrich
Laura Frisch
Samantha Ginter
Katie Gries
Maria Hall
Melanie Harry
Karen Hembree
Lisa Hess
Melissa Hoffman
Katherine Horner
Rebecca Houts
Lyndsey Hunter
Lauren Keeran
Catherine Keller
Jonathan Kelley
Stephanie Kelly
Nicole Kessler
Jane Kovatch
Leslie Kress
Luke Krohn
Matthew Kruthaup
Joshua Lamb
Michelle Leasure
Joshua Lee
Terry Lenhart
Kate Loker
Marta Long-Erickson
Heather Lowry
Douglas Manley
Caitlin McGrew
Peter Minardi
Kelly Montee
Patrick Montgomery
Amy Mosley
Crystal Myers
Mark Naegele
Julia Niley
Lisa Nye
Sean Patrick
Lisa Pulsifer
Angela Raquepaw
Rolf Remlinger
Kristen Reynolds
Dawn Riedlinger
Kevin Rieman
Mark Rieman
Melissa Ruen
Darcy Ruffin
Rebecca Saunders
Katherine Scocozzo
Laura Sidol
Laura Smith
Allison Stelzer
Betsy Tefend
Sarah Thrush
Jennifer Tilden
Cynthia Vaught
Tiffany Vroegop
Amy Waldron
Chad Wanner
Megan Watson
Nathan Weakland
William Wion
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6.0
Action Items
6.1
Approve Bond Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds not to exceed $20,005,000
I recommend the Board approve a Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds
in the amount not to exceed $20,005,000 for the purpose of constructing additions to
school facilities and renovating and improving the same, including safety and security
improvements; furnishing and equipping the same; improving the sites thereof; and
acquiring land and interests in land; and authorizing and approving related matters as
presented.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to approve a Bond Resolution
authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount not to exceed $20,005,000 for the
purpose of constructing additions to school facilities and renovating and improving the
same, including safety and security improvements; furnishing and equipping the same;
improving the sites thereof; and acquiring land and interests in land; and authorizing
and approving related matters as presented.
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Mr. Lucas*
6.2
Approve Bond Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds not to exceed $2,995,000
I recommend the Board approve a Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds
in the amount not to exceed $2,995,000 for the purpose of advance refunding a portion
of refunding bonds, dated March 22, 2006, as presented.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to approve a Bond Resolution
authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount not to exceed $2,995,000 for the
purpose of advance refunding a portion of refunding bonds, dated March 22, 2006, as
presented.
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mr. Lucas*
6.3
Approve Authorization to Public Bid Additions and Renovations Projects at Carlisle and
Conger Elementary Schools
I recommend the Board approve and authorize the Project Documents, Public Bid
Documents and the Legal Notice for bidders as offered and presented by Fanning
and Howey Associates and Turner Construction Company, and to further authorize
the public bidding for the projects known as:
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1. Additions and Renovations to Carlisle Elementary School, 746 W. Central Avenue,
Delaware, Ohio, Project No. 21305.01, B.P. 1.1 - Budget estimate for Construction
Cost of $4,850,000.00; and
2. Additions and Renovations to Conger Elementary School, 10 Channing Street,
Delaware, Ohio, Project No. 21305.05, B.P. 2.1 - Budget estimate for Construction
Cost of $2,150,000.00.
Moved by____________ seconded by____________ to approve and authorize the
Project Documents, Public Bid Documents and the Legal Notice for bidders as
offered and presented by Fanning and Howey Associates and Turner Construction
Company, and to further authorize the public bidding for the projects known as:
1. Additions and Renovations to Carlisle Elementary School, 746 W. Central Avenue,
Delaware, Ohio, Project No. 21305.01, B.P. 1.1 - Budget estimate for Construction
Cost of $4,850,000.00; and
2. Additions and Renovations to Conger Elementary School, 10 Channing Street,
Delaware, Ohio, Project No. 21305.05, B.P. 2.1 - Budget estimate for Construction
Cost of $2,150,000.00.
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mr. Lucas*
7.0
Superintendent’s Comments
8.0
Board Comments
9.0
Calendar:
4/14
4/18
4/30
5/1
5/4
5/6
5/18
5/23
5/25
5/28
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Kindergarten Information Night
Hayes Prom
District Art Show in Dempsey Commons
Family Game Night
Board Meeting – 5:30
Retirement & Years of Service Reception
Board Meeting – 5:30
Graduation
Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
Last Day for Students
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10.0
Executive Session
10.1
Executive Session to consider Employment of Public Employee or Official
I recommend the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of considering the
appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation
of an employee.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to enter into executive session for the
purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion,
demotion, or compensation of an employee.
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Lucas*
____________ declared the Board in Executive Session at ____________.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to exit executive session for the
purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion,
demotion, or compensation of an employee.
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Lucas*
____________ declared the Board out of Executive Session at ____________.
11.0
Adjournment
11.1
I recommend this meeting be adjourned.
Moved by __________ seconded by __________ to adjourn this meeting.
_______ Ms. McDaniel-Browning
_______ Mrs. O’Flaherty
_______ Mrs. Rafeld
_______ Mr. Weller
_______ Mr. Backus
_______ Mr. Lucas*
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