REGULAR MEETING
October 27, 2014
The mission of the Findlay City Schools, a community partnership committed to educational excellence is to instill in each student the
knowledge, skills and virtues necessary to be lifelong learners who recognize their unique talents and purpose and use them in pursuit of
their dreams and for service to a global society.
This is accomplished through a passion for knowledge, discovery and vision shared by the students, families, staff, and community.
Strategic Goal 1 – We will continually align our curriculum with state standards and effectively utilize data and best instructional practices to help
every student achieve a proficient or higher rating on all State of Ohio assessments.
Strategic Goal 2 – We will develop and implement plans to ensure sufficient funding for current and future operations, programs and facilities.
Strategic Goal 3 – We will nurture and foster trusting relationships among all members of the school and community partnership in order to improve
the communication, understanding and commitment necessary to achieve the mission and objectives.
Strategic Goal 4 – We will design a system to assist students in setting, achieving and assessing personally challenging educational goals related to
their unique talents, purpose and dreams.
Meeting will be held at 6:00 P.M.
In the Wilson Vance Library
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
CELEBRATIONS
A.
B.
Welcome to Wilson Vance – David Barnhill
Golden Apple Winners – Mr. Kurt
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IV.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A.
B.
C.
V.
Robynn Drerup, KDG Jefferson, Award Winner
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Leah Brant, 6 Grade ELA and Science Donnell, Award Winner
Audrey Stoffel, KDG Jefferson, Semi-Finalist
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BethAnn Nissen, 5 Grade Bigelow Hill, Semi-Finalist
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Chad Mathewson, 8 Grade Social Studies Glenwood, Semi-Finalist
Maribeth Geaman, English FHS, Semi-Finalist
Employee representatives (FEA/OAPSE)
Students
Parents and/or Public
READING, APPROVAL, AND SIGNING OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting on September 22, 2014.
VI.
CORRESPONDENCE
A. Board – Members and Treasurer
B. District – Superintendent
VII.
CONSENT ITEMS (A – T)
CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
A. Resignations
Kelley Cheney
Reason: Personal
(Power of the Pen Coach - DN)
Effective: 2014/15 School Year
B. Retirement
Beth Smith (Family & Consumer Science, Millstream)
Reason: Retirement
C. Leave of Absence (will use paid sick time, if available)
Julie Lammers (Bigelow Hill, Special Education)
Effective: 9/29/2014 – 11/4/2014
Reason: FMLA
Whittany Hirschy (Jacobs, Kindergarten)
Effective: 10/16/14 – 11/26/14
Reason: FMLA
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(27 years)
Effective: 2/27/2015
Deanna Kiesel (Chamberlin Hill/Jefferson, Physical Education)
Effective: 10/15/2014 – 10/29/2014
Reason: FMLA
D. Leave of Absence (unpaid)
Julie Lammers (Bigelow Hill, Special Education)
Effective: 11/5/2014 – 1/2/2015
Reason: FMLA Exhausted – Medical Leave per ORC
Whittany Hirschy (Jacobs, Kindergarten)
Effective: 11/27/14 – 1/21/15
Reason: FMLA
E. Reclassification
Brittany Chase (Music, Bigelow Hill)
From:
Part-Time - MA, Step 0 @ $18,769
To:
2/3rd Time – MA, Step 0 @ $23,801.22
Effective: October 7, 2014
F. Appointments
The superintendent recommends approval of the following appointments, at salaries in accordance with the adopted salary
schedules; and contingent upon subsequent receipt by the Board of a report B.C.I. which is not inconsistent with the applicant’s
answers on the employment application;
1. School Psychologist Assistant @ $22.01/hour not to exceed 20 hrs/week (2014-15 school year)
Sarah Niswander-Smith
2. Clinical Training for Nursing Students @ $22.01/hour for 48 hours max (Millstream General Fund)
Carol Treece
3. Mentor/Facilitator Stipend for Resident Educators @ $650 (Acct# 506-1100-111-9015) Area D
Martie Andrews
Denise Bowsher
Molly Derr
Michelle Franks
Kerri Harmon
Alyssa Kuebeck
Lara Longenecker
Teresa Rasmussen
Holly Wise
Sue Beth Arnold
Lori Cole
Angela Dittman
Tina Gephart
Ryan Headley
Judy Lentz
James Orr
Nicole Roach
Brad Boes
Laura Davis
Cheryl Drake
Rachel Haas
Kelli Kiesler
Ryan Lindahl
Kim Plesec
Tonya Thorbahn
4. Mentor/Facilitator Stipend for Resident Educators @ $683 (Acct# 506-1100-111-9015) Area D
Denise Ryan
5. Mentor/Facilitator Stipend for Resident Educators @ $507 (Acct# 506-1100-111-9015) Area D
Angela Geiser
6. Mentor/Facilitator Stipend for Resident Educators @ $800 (Acct# 506-1100-111-9015) Area D
Susan Davis
Robynn Drerup
Daniel Wilson
7. Mentor/Facilitator Stipend for Resident Educators @ $900 (Acct# 506-1100-111-9015) Area D
Jennifer Theis
8. Lead Mentor Steipend for Resident Educators @ $1,000 (Acct# 506-1100-111-9015) Area D
Jo Croy
Becky Biesiada
Janine Gilts
9. Lead Mentor and Facilitator Stipend for Resident Educators @ $1,250 (Acct# 506-1100-111-9015) Area D
Barbara Tardibuono
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10. Credit Recovery Tutor @ $21.06/hr effective September 29, 2014 as needed not to exceed 28 hrs/wk
Catherine Keppers
11. Weeknight School @ $22.01/hour (2014-2015 School Year)
Kim Brown – Donnell
Jason Callan - Glenwood
Dan Pack – Donnell
Marc Tuttle – Glenwood (substitute)
Linda Vandermolen - Donnell
12. Adult Education Instructor ~ Step 2 @ $21.51/hour
Richard Fitzpatrick
13. Home Instructors, Step 0 @ $22.01 per hour for 2014-15
Kimberly Brown
Scott Elbin
Jackie Gleason
Rhonda Hiatt
Jimmy Orr
Jane VanRenterghem
14. Alternative Education Home Instructors, Step 0 @ $22.01 per hr for 2014-15 (Acct# 001-1120-111-0473)
Angie Nunn
15. Volunteer – 2014-2015 Certified Club Advisors/Helpers
Al Bell – We the People Volunteer
Larry Grove – Volunteer Assistant Hockey Coach
16. Supplemental Duty Assignments – Certificated Personnel for 2014-2015 School Year
Ryan Brooks
Jason Chomic
Blake Delaney
Kim Hord
Ben Kirian
Don Matthews
Dan Pack
Craig Perry
Sharon Pullom
Jeff Stutzman
Kevin Swan
Kara Thomas
Mike Wilson
Head 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach – Glenwood @ $3,318.95
Assistant Swim Coach - FHS (40%) @ $1,491.82
7th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach – Glenwood @ $2,241.15
Varsity/J.V. Cheerleading Coach (Basketball) – FHS @ $1,659.48
Head Wrestling Coach – FHS @ $5,217.94
Assistant Boys'/Girls' Swimming Coach - FHS (80%) @ $1,792.92
Head Middle School Wrestling Coach – Donnell @ $4,003.27
Assistant Hockey Coach - FHS (50%) @ $1,924.65
7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach – Glenwood @ $2,925.47
Head 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach – Donnell @ $4,003.27
Head 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach – Glenwood @ $4,003.27
Middle School Power of the Pen Coach – Donnell @ $1,112.02
7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach – Donnell @ $2,925.47
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
G.
Leave of Absence (will use paid sick, personal, and vacation, if available)
James Clark (Donnell, Custodian)
Effective: 9/23/2014 – 10/24/2014
Reason: FMLA Exhausted – Medical Leave per ORC
Christine Hole (FHS, Food Service Worker)
Effective: 9/16/2014 – 10/27/2014
Reason: FMLA
H.
Resignations
Jacqueline Kinn (Secondary Food Service Worker, Donnell)
Reason: Personal
I.
(1 month)
Effective: 9/26/2014
Correction
Mike VanDeneynde
From: Assistant 7th & 8th Grade Boys' Track Coach – GW @ $1,898.99
To:
Assistant 7th & 8th Grade Football Coach – GW @ $1,898.99
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J. Appointments
1. Technical Aide, High School
Mitch Duffy
Rate of pay: 2/4 Year Degree, Step 0 @ $17.87/hour
Effective:
October 17, 2014
2. Adult Education Cost Coordinator @ $15.83/hour (temporary, as needed basis) effective 9/29/14* acct 014-1430-141-9147
Sandra Inbody
3. Noon Hour Monitor @ $9.43/hour
Karla Beck – Chamberlin Hill
Kelly Blake – Jefferson
Mickey Charleton - Lincoln
Scott Clark - Lincoln
4. Building Grant @ $9.74/hour
Alicia Ekstrom – Wilson Vance
Samantha Hassan – Chamberlin Hill
Julia Lentz – Chamberlin Hill
Nicholas Schenkel – Wilson Vance
5. Lincoln Building Grant @ $22.01/hour
Elsa Shrader – Lincoln
6. Jacobs Flexible Instructional Assistant Substitute @ $22.01 per hour (Acct#572-1270-111-9015)
Tracy Aukerman for 28 hours/week
7. Substitute and/or Per Diem Employees
Kimberly Bates – Substitute Nurse @ $19.23/hour
Charles Franks – Substitute Custodian @ $10.67/hour
Trayci Householder – Substitute Custodian @ $10.67/hour
Debra Vance – Substitute Nurse @ $19.23/hour
Brian Lomeli – Substitute Security Guard @ $15.00/hour
Tammy Lightner – Substitute Bus Driver @ $13.08/hour effective October 7, 2014
8. Educational Aide, High School
Tammy Gierke
Rate of pay: Step 5 @ $14.36/hour
Effective:
October 27, 2014
8. Volunteer – 2014-2015 Classified Club Advisors/Helpers
Roy Brim – Shockwave Volunteer
Joe Dunn –Volunteer Gymnastics Coach
James Joaquin – Volunteer High School Assistant Wrestling Coach
James Jolliff – Volunteer High School Assistant Wrestling Coach
Steve Jolliff – Volunteer High School Assistant Wrestling Coach
Tyler Riley - Volunteer Donnell 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach
Matt Thomas – Volunteer Assistant Hockey Coach
Jeff Wobser – Volunteer Swimming Coach
9. Supplemental Duty Assignments – Non-Certificated Personnel for 2014-2015 School Year
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of the Ohio Revised Code 3313.53, the duly appointed representatives of the
Findlay Board of Education have offered the following extra-duty positions, listed below, to the certificated employees of the
district and have advertised the positions to certificated personnel not employed by the district, and
WHEREAS, no qualified certificated individuals have been found for these positions,
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Findlay Board of Education hereby deems it appropriate to employ noncertificated personnel for the specified positions for a period not to exceed one (1) year and that the compensation shall be
according to the adopted salary schedule for said position(s):
Lance Baker
Cliff Browne
James (Chip) Frey
John Frey
Oliver Hardman
Paige Jansen
Assistant Wrestling Coach – FHS @ $3,866.41
Assistant Hockey Coach - FHS (50%) @ $2,266.81
Head Middle School Wrestling Coach – Glenwood @ $4,003.27
Assistant Middle School Wrestling Coach – Glenwood @ $2,583.31
Head 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach – Donnell @ $4,003.27
Head Girls' Softball Coach – FHS @ $3,951.95
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Tim Lauth
Joe Longo
Gage Mathias
Tom Miller
Diane Mosser
Joseph (Andy) Riley
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Head Boys'/Girls' Swimming Coach - FHS (80%) @ $4,174.35
Head Hockey Coach – FHS @ $4,533.62
J.V. Wrestling Coach - FHS (50%) @ $1,924.65
Assistant Middle School Wrestling Coach – DO @ $1,898.99
Assistant Boys'/Girls' Swimming Coach - FHS (100%) @ $4,550.73
7th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach – Donnell @ $2,241.15
Acceptance of Gift:
The superintendent recommends the acceptance and written expression of appreciation for the gift, listed below, which has
been given to the Findlay City School District:
GIFT: Trombone valued at $565.00
TO:
Findlay City Schools Band department
FROM: Ron Pfeiffer
L.
Monthly Financial Report
The treasurer recommends that the monthly financial report for September 2014 be accepted as presented by the treasurer as
shown in EXHIBIT A.
N.
New Student Activity and New Fund
The superintendent recommends approval of the new Findlay Elementary Track Meet and the new fund as shown in EXHIBIT
B.
O.
Student Activity Budget
The superintendent recommends approval of the Donnell Yearbook budget as shown in EXHIBIT C.
P.
Preschool Waiver
The superintendent recommends the approval of the preschool waiver for Washington Preschool as shown in EXHIBIT D.
Q.
Preschool Parent Handbook
The superintendent recommends approval of the Findlay City Schools Preschool Parent Handbook as shown in EXHIBIT E.
R.
Approval of Findlay Digital Academy 2013/2014 Annual Report
The Superintendent recommends approval of the Findlay Digital Academy 2013/2014 School Year Annual Report as shown in
EXHIBIT F.
S.
Transfer of 004 Funds
The Treasurer recommends the transfer of $125,000.00 from the 2010 bond proceeds for local share & LFI’s fund (004-7200910-9123) to the 2010 bond proceeds for non-OSFC local costs fund (004-5100-9789).
T.
Quarterly Report
The treasurer recommends approval of the Quarterly Report as shown in EXHIBIT G.
U.
Policy 9.24 – Suicide Policy
The superintendent recommends approval or Policy 9.24, Suicide Policy as shown in EXHIBIT H.
VIII.
ACTION ITEM
A.
Out of State Trips
The superintendent recommends approval of the following out of state trip:
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B.
Troy High School, Troy, Michigan: WGI Regional Show: Saturday, February 7, 2015 Findlay Indoor Drumline (FIDL)
Purchase of Property
The Superintendent recommends approval of the purchase of property on Broad Ave as outlined in EXHIBIT I and EXHIBIT J
as a site for a future bus garage.
C.
Bleacher Project
The superintendent recommends that Findlay City Schools enter into a design build contract with E&D Specialty Stands based
on their firm being the “Best Value” for the district as shown in EXHIBIT K.
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IX.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
B.
X.
Application for Pilot Course titled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), EXHIBIT L – Mrs. Woodhull
New Textbook for Latin I and course of study EXHIBIT M – Mr. Hirt
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
A.
B.
H.B. 171 – Mr. Kurt
DLT and Strategic Plan – Mr. Steiner and Ms. Roth
XI.
REPORTS FROM THE BOARD
X.
SUPERINTENDENTS COMMENTS
XI.
BOARD’S COMMENTS
XII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIII.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Next Board Meeting will be held Monday, November 17, 2014 in the FHS Library
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