The Board of Education of the Oregon City School District met in regular session on the 8th day of November, 2011 at 6:00p.m.in the Clay High School Media Center, 5665 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio, with the President calling the meeting to order, leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and asking for a moment of silence.  The following members answered roll call:  Mr. Gable, Mrs. Molnar, Mrs. Karoly, Mrs. Gadus, and Mr. Heintschel.

PRESENTATION
Director of Educational Services, Hal Gregory reviewed goals and work being accomplished by the Health and Safety Committee.  Officer Potter explained the ALICE program the Oregon Police Department has been training our staff and students on for the past couple of years.  Both Mr. Gregory and Officer Potter emphasized the benefit of the great working relationship between Oregon City Schools and the City of Oregon Police Department for the success of a safe environment for students and staff.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gabel to approve the treasurer’s report as presented:
Approval of Minutes for October 13, 2011
Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills
Approve Permanent Appropriation Measure

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Items A-B):
Are there any items that members of the Board wish to pull from the regular meeting consent agenda? 

Item B (2) (a) was pulled from the agenda.

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

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

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.    Pulled from vote .
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

Mrs. Gadus requested that Pupil Activity Certification be looked into for volunteers.

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

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Dr. Zalar reviewed what turned out to be an informative and productive in-service day.  The program was put together by the district Formative Assessment Leadership Team who put a great deal of time and effort into making the day a success.  Members of the team are: Dee Hepperly, Amy Molnar, Angela Cooney, Lisa Kellar, Nancy Pevets and Dawn Henry.  Dr. Zalar commended the team on a job well done.

He proceeded to discuss the wind turbine project and the proposed High School Bus Shuttle Service that is on the agenda for a vote.

Dr. Zalar invited the Board to attend the various veteran’s day activities throughout the district and the annual sports banquets.

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

NEW BUSINESS
High School Busing
Mrs. Gadus made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gabel to approve the establishment of a high school “bus shuttle service” beginning the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, effective January 10, 2012.

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

Parent Transportation Contracts
Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar 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.

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

Disposal of Equipment
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus that the following item be removed from the district inventory:
District
5 NSS Wrangler 20B Floor Scrubbers, serial numbers 0677, 121, 1926, 1960, and 11171
 
Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

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

Mrs. Gadus made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gabel 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.

Donation
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar that the Board accept the following donation:
CSX Railroad, Larry Kesling, donated safety ropes and cleats to Eisenhower Middle School as part of the Safety Plan.
Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

Coalition for Fiscal Fairness in Ohio
Mrs. Molnar made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus to join Coalition for Fiscal Fairness in Ohio at a cost of $7,777.78. 

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

TMACOG
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gabel that the Oregon City School District renew its membership in the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments for 2012.  The fee is $394.00.
Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

Mr. Gabel raised a concern about the need for ipads in gifted classrooms.  It was decided that we will be discussing technology updates in upcoming board meetings.

OLD BUSINESS

Wind Turbine
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar that the Board approve a resolution amending authorization for the lease of certain wind electricity generating equipment.

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Policy – Diane Karoly, Chair; reported committee will be meeting in future regarding nursing updates and improving the clarity of field trip policy.
Personnel – Richard Gabel, Chair; Carol Molnar, Co-Chair – No report
Finance – Eric Heintschel, Chair; Diana Gadus, Co-Chair – No report
Academic – Carol Molnar, Chair; OGT was completed week of 10/31. Third Grade OAA practice test was completed measuring what our students need to have mastered by next spring.
Mrs. Karoly thanked Mr. Jurski for his presentation to the Academic Booster Club where he explained grading system and has moved the 8th grade Clay tour earlier in school year.
Race to the Top Update – continues on track
Student Activities – Diana Gadus, Chair; No report
Capital Improvement – Richard Gabel, Chair; No report
Community Relations – Eric Heintschel, Chair; Diana Gadus, Co-Chair –No report
Parent Council – Carol Molnar, Chair; Diana Gadus, Co-Chair –Meeting in January
Legislative Liaison, Diana Gadus –headed to capital conference will hear more there.

BOARD DISCUSSION
Mrs. Gadus demonstrated how heavy her daughter’s backpack can get with all the books she carries, would like to see district head toward digital or classroom textbooks.

She was impressed with the National honor society initiating Tu/Th tutoring from 2:15 – 3:00, student to student. 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS
Next meeting will be held December 15th at 6:00p.m. in the Clay Media Center.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Gadus made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to enter into executive session:
to consider the employment of public employee or official.

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

Executive Session began at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Heintschel left for a prior engagement

Executive session ended at 8:15p.m.

CLOSING

Mrs. Molnar made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus to adjourn.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 8:15p.m.