OREGON BOARD OF EDUCATION
5721 SEAMAN ROAD
OREGON, OHIO  43616
REGULAR MEETING
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
November 8, 2011
6:00 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER—PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

II. MOMENT OF SILENCE

III. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
 PRESENT ABSENT
Richard Gabel
Diana Gadus
Eric Heintschel
Diane Karoly
Carol Molnar

IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS
All meetings of the Board are open to the public.

In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting.

The only restriction placed on speaking by the Board of Education is that no speaker may discuss personnel issues or any specific personality in a public meeting of the Board of Education.

Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address.  If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used.  During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so.  Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda.  The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board.

Please be advised that this meeting is being audio taped and will be available on the district website.

V. PRESENTATION
Health and Safety Committee Presentation

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. Approval of Minutes for October 13, 2011
B. Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills
C. Approve Permanent Appropriation Measure
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose:
to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.
to consider the employment of public employee or official.
to consider the dismissal of a public employee or official.
to consider the discipline of public employee or official.
to consider the promotion of a public employee or official
to consider the demotion of a public employee or official
to consider the compensation of a public employee or official
to consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or student.
to consider the purchase of property for public purposes.
to consider the sale of property at competitive bidding.
to confer with an attorney for the board of education concerning disputes involving the board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
to conduct negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the board of education.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Items A-B):
Are there any items that members of the Board wish to pull from the regular meeting consent agenda?  (If a member requests an item be pulled, it will be voted on separately.)

Hearing none, a motion is needed to vote on the consent agenda items.
 moved  seconded
Discussion (if any) and roll call vote.

A. Certificated Staff Changes
1. The following resignation is recommended for approval:
a. David Scharer, assistant track coach, Clay High School, effective October 21, 2011.

2. The following individuals are recommended for employment:
a. Megan Cullen, Title 1 tutor, Coy Elementary School, $23.00 per hour, 4 hours per week, November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012, Monday through Thursday when school is in session.
b. Melissa Mizelle, Title 1 tutor, Starr Elementary School, $23.00 per hour, 2 hours per week, November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012, Monday through Thursday when school is in session.
c. Tricia Soltesz, Title 1 tutor, Starr Elementary School, $23.00 per hour, 2 hours per week, November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012, Monday through Thursday when school is in session.

3. The following substitutes are recommended for approval:
a. Marene Fondessy
b. Nancian Meek
c. Kyle McDaniel

B. Classified Staff Changes
1. The following individuals are recommended for employment:
a. Lorri Cousino, recalled to a 2.5 hour cafeteria position, Starr Elementary School, effective November 9, 2011, salary $13.05 per hour.
b. Linda Powers, 3 hour cafeteria worker, Clay High School, effective November 9, 2011, salary $13.05 per hour.
c. Dena Kraft, 3 hour cafeteria worker, Clay High School, effective November 14, 2011, salary $13.05 per hour.

2. The following individuals are recommended for Pupil Activity Contracts:
a. Kenneth Katschke, Jr., boys assistant soccer coach, Clay High School, no experience, salary $3,817.00.
b. Kerri Welch, assistant girls basketball coach, Clay High School, no experience, salary $5,089.00.

3. The following individual is recommended for approval to serve as a volunteer coach:
a. Nick Distel, gymnastics, Clay High School

4. The following substitutes are recommended for approval:

a. Cafeteria
1. Shad Helle

b. Custodial
1. Shad Helle

c. Library
1. Shad Helle

d. Maintenance
1. Shad Helle

e. Paraprofessional/Aide/Monitor
1. Shad Helle
2. Noelle Zalar
 
f. Secretarial
1. Shad Helle

X. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

A. Disposal of Equipment/Materials
The items listed in the October agenda for disposal have been disposed of in accordance with Board policy.

IX. NEW BUSINESS

A. High School Busing
It is recommended that the board approve the establishment of a high school “bus shuttle service” beginning the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, effective January 10, 2012.

B. Parent Transportation Contracts
It is recommended that the Board enter into parental transportation contracts with the following for the 2011-12 school year:
1. Connie Koch, 2255 Starr Avenue, #5, Oregon, Ohio to transport her child to and from Toledo Christian School in Toledo, Ohio.

C. Disposal of Equipment
It has been requested that the following item be removed from the district inventory:
1. District
a. 5 NSS Wrangler 20B Floor Scrubbers, serial numbers 0677, 121, 1926, 1960, and 11171

D. Old Coy Asbestos Abatement
Bids were received from three companies for asbestos removal at the old Coy Elementary building.  There are as follows:
1. Quality Environmental Services, Inc. $14,139.00
2. Midwest Environmental Control, Inc. $15,200.00
3. Total Environmental Services, Inc.  $16,165.00

It is recommended that the work for asbestos removal at old Coy using Permanent Improvement dollars be awarded to Quality Environmental Services, Inc., in the amount of $14,139.00.  This work is necessary before the building can be razed.

E. Donation
It is recommended that the Board accept the following donation:
1. CSX Railroad, Larry Kesling, donated safety ropes and cleats to Eisenhower Middle School as part of the Safety Plan.
A thank you letter has been sent.

F. Coalition for Fiscal Fairness in Ohio
Motion to join Coalition for Fiscal Fairness in Ohio at a cost of $7,777.78. 

G. TMACOG
It is recommended that the Oregon City School District renew its membership in the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments for 2012.  The fee is $394.00.

XI. OLD BUSINESS

A. Wind Turbine
It is recommended that the Board approve a resolution amending authorization for the lease of certain wind electricity generating equipment.

XII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Policy – Diane Karoly, Chair; Diana Gadus, Co-Chair
B. Personnel – Richard Gabel, Chair; Carol Molnar, Co-Chair
C. Finance – Eric Heintschel, Chair; Diana Gadus, Co-Chair
D. Academic – Carol Molnar, Chair; Diane Karoly, Co-Chair
1. Race to the Top Update
E. Student Activities – Diana Gadus, Chair; Diane Karoly, Co-Chair
F. Capital Improvement – Richard Gabel, Chair; Eric Heintschel, Co-Chair (Diane Karoly, Sub)
G. Community Relations – Eric Heintschel, Chair; Diana Gadus, Co-Chair
H. Parent Council – Carol Molnar, Chair; Diana Gadus, Co-Chair
I. Legislative Liaison, Diana Gadus

XIII. BOARD DISCUSSION (Board Members Only)

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)

XV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS

XVI. CLOSING