GRAND VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION July 31 ... AWS

GRAND VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION July 31, 2017 Special Meeting & August 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Board Summaries

“Military Appreciation Night” Honoring the Heroes Jefferson Falcons vs. Grand Valley Mustangs - Thursday, August 24, 2017 Photo courtesy of Jennifer Newell, GVHS Cheerleader Advisor Special Meeting – Monday, July 31, 2017 in the Board of Education Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia, Mrs. Stanley, Mr. Keeney (Mr. Jackson arrived at 6:10 p.m.)

ABSENT: Mr. Hendershott

PLEDGE TO FLAG: REGULAR SESSION: Time: 6:00 p.m. Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Keeney to hold a work session for the purpose of discussing Permanent Improvement Levy options and HVAC controls. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye

MOTION CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT: Time: 8:05 p.m. Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Keeney to adjourn the July 31, 2017 special Board of Education meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Jackson aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye

MOTION CARRIED

Regular Meeting – Monday, August 21, 2017 in the Grand Valley High School Study Hall at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia, Mrs. Stanley, Mr. Hendershott, Mr. Keeney

ABSENT: Mr. Jackson

PLEDGE TO FLAG: BRIEFINGS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Video of local Boy Scouts retiring our flags – Roberta Cozad Professional Development (August 18 & 21, 2017) - Start of school (August 22, 2017) Meet the Teacher Night – August 21, 2017 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Equity& Adequacy Phase 1 of Lighting Initiative

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Mr. Keeney and seconded by Mrs. Stanley to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2017 regular meeting and the July 31, 2017 special meeting, and to waive the reading of the same.

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ROLL CALL: Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye

MOTION CARRIED

TREASURER’S REPORTS: A. B. C. D.

Disbursements for July, 2017 Financial Reports for July, 2017 Investments for July, 2017 Student Activity Appropriation adjustments for July, 2017 in the amount of $1,763.00

Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to approve the disbursements, financial reports, investments and student activity appropriation adjustments for July, 2017. ROLL CALL: Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye

MOTION CARRIED

PERSONNEL RESOLUTION ITEMS: Motion by Mr. Hendershott and seconded by Mr. Keeney to approve the following personnel resolution items as recommended by the superintendent: 1.

Accept the resignation of Lauren Mohoric, Teacher, at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year.

2.

Accept the resignation of Mark Stimecz, Teacher, at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year.

3.

Accept the resignation of the supplemental contract of Mark Stimecz as Academic Challenge Advisor for the 2017-2018 school year.

4.

Recall Jeanne Molzon, Bus Driver (2 hour AM Route) for the 2017-2018 school year.

5.

Approve 20 additional extended days for Carrie Brumit, Teacher, at the employee’s daily rate for administrative duties for the 2017-2018 school year.

6.

Approve 1 extended day for the following personnel at the employee’s daily rate, at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. Michelle Gibbons – Aide (Other) – Middle/High School Barbara Rubosky – Aide (Library) – Elementary

7.

Approve a $150.00 stipend each for the following teachers to attend a 2-day workshop for Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) training. Sarah Carpenter

8.

Due to the lack of interested and qualified personnel within the Grand Valley School System, employ the following individual on one-year limited supplemental contract for the 2017-2018 school year pending satisfactory completion of all requirements. Jamie Poyer

9.

7/8th Grade Cross Country Coach

Approve the following individual as volunteer for the 2017-2018 school year pending satisfactory completion of all requirements. Mitchell Lake Mitchell Lake

10.

Kimberly Hein

7/8th Grade Football Volunteer Assistant Coach Boys Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach (High School)

Approve the following individuals as substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year pending training and meeting substitute employment requirements. Kelly Brearley Allison Gezymalla Nancy Pirnat Nancy Pirnat

Secretary Aide (Educational/Paraprofessional) Aide (Educational/Paraprofessional) Secretary

ROLL CALL: Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye

MOTION CARRIED

REDUCTION IN FORCE: Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to enact the following reduction in force for financial reasons: One (1) Kindergarten Teacher 2nd Grade Teacher – Elementary School One (1) Grade 6 Teacher – Middle School One (1) Grade 7 Teacher – Middle School ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye

MOTION CARRIED

APPOINTMENT TO ATHLETIC COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Motion by Mr. Hendershott and seconded by Mrs. Stanley to appoint Richard Jackson and Tim Keeney as the Board member representatives to the Athletic Council Board of Directors for the 2017-2018 school year. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye

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MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 DUES INVOICE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE OHIO COALITION FOR EQUITY AND ADEQUACY: Motion by Mr. Hendershott and seconded by Mr. Keeney to approve the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 dues invoice for membership in The Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy. Membership dues are $635.50 (1,271 ADM times $.50). ROLL CALL: Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye

MOTION CARRIED

MISCELLANEOUS CONSENT RESOLUTION ITEMS: Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Keeney to approve the following miscellaneous consent resolution items: 1.

Approve Student Activity Purpose Statements for the 2017-2018 school year: Grand Valley High School

Student Activity, FFA, FHA, Class of 2018, Class of 2019, Athletics, Band, Girls Basketball, Drama, Boys Basketball, Art Club, Football, Athletic Training, Student Council, Baseball, Annual, Volleyball, Interactive Multimedia

Grand Valley Middle School

Student Activity, 5th Grade Camp

2.

Approve the transfer of $4,000.00 into the Athletic Fund from the General fund for the 2017-2018 school year.

3.

Approve the agreement between the Trumbull County Educational Service Center and Grand Valley Local School District for Special Education Preschool services.

4.

Approve the agreement between Ashtabula County Continued Education Support Services (ACCESS) and Grand Valley Locals Schools for advisory services during the 2017-2018 academic school year (September 2017 through May 2018) in the amount of $11,396.32.

5.

Approve the agreement between the law firm of McGown Markling Co., L.P.A. and Grand Valley Local School District Board of Education for the provision of legal services for the 2017-2018 school year (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018).

6.

Approve the project proposal by and between Air Force One and Grand Valley Local Schools to provide HVAC Controls Integration in the amount of $35,500.00.

7.

Accept the donation of $120.50 from Roberta Cozad earned from doing the Spanish VLA course to the GVMS Student Activity fund # 018-9317.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye

MOTION CARRIED

ADDENDUM #1 PERSONNEL RESOLUTION ITEM: Motion by Mr. Keeney and seconded by Mrs. Stanley to approve the following personnel resolution item as recommended by the superintendent: 1.

Reassign the following certified staff for the 2017-2018 school year. Kimberly Hein

Kindergarten Teacher - Elementary School

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye

MOTION CARRIED

ADDENDUM #2 RESOLUTION FOR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING TREASURY SECURITIES: Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to approve the following item: RESOLUTION FOR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING TREASURY SECURITIES Resolved that: Lisa Moodt, Treasurer ,Grand Valley Local Schools, which previously included Colebrook Elementary School, Is authorized to perform any and all transactions relating to United States Treasury Securities held in the name of Grand Valley Local Schools, which previously included Colebrook Elementary School Name of Organization

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Taxpayer ID No.

either in its own right or in a fiduciary capacity, including the right to execute tax documents related to these securities.

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It is further resolved that any action taken by the named individual(s) is hereby ratified and that this authorization shall remain in effect _X_until revoked or for ____1 year _____2 years _____other______________from the date of this certification. The named individual(s) are authorized to perform transactions relating to all accounts/securities including United States Treasury Series EE Savings Bonds. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye

MOTION CARRIED

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Time: From 7:45 p.m. To 8:01 p.m. Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Keeney to go into executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, official, licensee or student, unless the employee, official, licensee or student requests a public hearin with the following in attendance: Board, Superintendent and Treasurer. ROLL CALL: Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye

MOTION CARRIED

REGULAR SESSION: Time: 8:01 p.m. Motion by Mrs. Stanley and seconded by Mr. Keeney to return to regular session. ROLL CALL: Mr. Keeney aye, Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye

MOTION CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT: Time: 8:02 p.m. Motion by Mr. Keeney and seconded by Mr. Hendershott to adjourn the August 21, 2017 regular Board of Education meeting. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Battaglia aye, Mrs. Stanley aye, Mr. Hendershott aye, Mr. Keeney aye Next meeting date: Monday, September 18, 2017

MOTION CARRIED

Location: Grand Valley High School Study Hall

Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Grand Valley Varsity football team won 33-20 at Thursday’s home opening night non-conference game against Jefferson to kick off the 2017 grid iron season! Photos courtesy of Warren Dillaway (Star Beacon)

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