The Board of Education of the Oregon City School District met in regular session on the 9th day of December, 2010 at 6:00p.m. in the Clay 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. Gabel, Mrs. Gadus, Mr. Heintschel, Mrs. Karoly, and Mrs. Molnar.

Mrs. Gadus made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to enter into executive session for the purpose:
-     To consider the employment of public employee or official
-     To consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the board in executive session at 6:00p.m.

Mrs. Molnar made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gabel to go back into regular session. 

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the board back in regular session at 6:40p.m.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS
Mr. Butch Wick, OAPSE Regional Field Representative, Resident of Jerusalem Township.  He stated that OAPSE had negotiated concessions to save money over the past several years with the understanding that these measures would prevent layoffs.  The Union would have appreciated meetings for discussion prior to this latest round of cuts.  As a Jerusalem resident Mr. Wick spoke of being outraged that the rural high school students of this district will not have transportation during these tough financial times.
Mr. Mark Berryman, Oregon resident asked the board to put further consideration into the Wind Turbine project.  He understood that it was not legally necessary to bid out the building of this project but thought it would have been prudent to have done so based upon the dollar value of capital being ultimately purchased by the district.

Mr. David Shafer, President of Oregon City Federation of Teachers, spoke on behalf of the teaching staff.  He said that after 5 years of reductions the teachers deserved more respect and involvement in this process.  Teachers have bargained in good faith but find themselves stressed and demoralized by the most recent actions of the Board.  He said they feel that non-union employees have been rewarded during the same period of time that these reductions have been taking place.   The forecast is changing and unreliable making it hard for him to justify these latest board actions.

Mr. Mark Shieldcastle, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, addressed the board about the Wind Turbine Project asking that the project be studied further and the motion be voted on after some of the questions raised at the meeting could be addressed, such as bidding, independent review of project and overall lease agreement.  He noted this would allow more study to be done on the ecological and wildlife impact of this project.

Mrs. Diane Smith, Life Skills teacher spoke of her surprise of finding her job had been eliminated at a public meeting with no prior notification or warning of any kind.  She felt the process lacked compassion or a show of respect for the feelings of longtime and loyal employees.

Kendra Harnsen, Wynn Elementary Student, told the board how sad she was that her little brother would not be able to attend Wynn Elementary like she did.

Annette Hatfield, Oregon resident and parent of Clay High School Student, was unhappy that high school bussing will no longer be provided. 

Sheri Sheahan, Oregon resident and parent, questioned the transportation contracts being approved later in the agenda for parochial students when Oregon high school students will not be bussed after 1/1/2011.

Dennis Slotnick, Oregon Science Teacher, took time to defend the Wind Turbine Project attempting to address concerns raised previously with other individuals.  He felt that due diligence has been followed with this important project but the time for this to happen is now.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mrs. Gadus made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gabel to approve the treasurer’s report as presented:
Approval of Minutes for November 4 and November 29
Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills 

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? 

Hearing none, a motion is needed to vote on the consent agenda items.
Mrs. Molnar moved                 Mrs. Gadus  seconded

to approve the consent agenda as presented.

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

Certificated Staff Changes

The following leave of absence is recommended for approval:
Nancy Wineland, Intervention Specialist, Fassett Middle School, Family Medical Leave, beginning October 15, 2010.

The following individuals are recommended for employment:
William Anderson, assistant track coach, Clay High School, no experience, salary $3,817.00.
Brent Combs, assistant track coach, Clay High School, 5 years experience, salary $4,017.00.
Whitney Olinger, Title 1, Wynn Elementary School, $23.00 per hour, 2.25 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, December 13, 2010 through May 9, 2011 (when students are in session), not to exceed 129 hours, to be paid from ARRA Title 1 funds.
The following staff will serve as after school tutors at Fassett Middle School to work with at risk students at the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels, January 11 through April 28,2011, $23.00 per hour, not to exceed $2,500, to be paid out of ARRA VI B funds:
Angela Cooney
Judy Olive
Lynn Medlen
Sharon Morrin
Denise Clough

 The following individual is recommended for employment in the Oregon Career & Technology Adult Education programs for the 2010 session.  The following will be compensated based on the total number of hours worked.  Proper documentation is required:
Robert Abair
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Forklift/Warehouse
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$18.00 per hour, not to exceed 200 hrs.
Sandra Adam
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Financial
January 1 through June 30, 2011
Contract – No Fee
James Aldridge
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Public Safety Instructor
August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$15.00 per hour, not to exceed 50 hours
Renee Brand
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Watercolor Painting
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 65 hrs.
Richard Buchholz
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Power of Your Mind Seminar
January 1 through June 30, 2011
75% of fees
Erin Cassady
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Medical Office Instructor
November 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011
$18.00 per hour, not to exceed 800 hrs.
Al Conkle
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Public Safety Instructor
August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$15.00 per hour, not to exceed 50 hours
Debbie Eversman
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Sewing
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours
Nancy Fisher
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Zumba Class
November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 100 hours
Bob Folk
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Woodcarving/eBay 
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours
John Frederick
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Self-Defense
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 20 hrs.
Eagles Landing Golf Club
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Golf Class
January 1 through June 30, 2011
Contract – 75% of fees
Dorothy Gillen
Adult Education Instructor (Part time)
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16 per hour, not to exceed 30 hours
Scott Hathaway
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Public Safety Instructor
August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$15.00 per hour, not to exceed 50 hours
Dave Henniger
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Public Safety Instructor
August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$15.00 per hour, not to exceed 50 hours
Dave Hoffman
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Welding
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 65 hrs.
Robin Leffler
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Kickboxing
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 65 hrs.
Annette Mack
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Transcription Instructor
November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 210 hrs.
Don Mannarino
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Weight Loss/Stop Smoking Seminar
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$45.00 per person
Bill Miller
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Ballroom Dance
January 1 through June 30, 2011
75% of fees
Kevin Ohrt
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Public Safety Instructor (Revised Dates)
August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$15.00 per hour, not to exceed 100 hours and $19.00 per hour, not to exceed 250 hours
Tammy Ohrt
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Public Safety Instructor
August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$15.00 per hour, not to exceed 50 hours
Doug Predmore
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Computers
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 100 hrs.
Wendy Reiff
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Zumba
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$30.00 per hour, not to exceed 18 hrs.

Mike Roemmele
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Public Safety Instructor
August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$15.00 per hour, not to exceed 50 hours
Mike Rowe
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
AutoCAD
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 65 hrs.
Kristi Sadowski
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Dental Program
December 6, 2010 through June 30, 2011
$18.00 per hour, not to exceed 800 hours
Anna Skinner
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Cosmetology
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 20 hrs.
Theresa Smith
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Tai Chi
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 65 hrs.
Ellissa Teal
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Cooking Class
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours
Deborah Trzcinski
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Canning Class
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 65 hrs.
U. S. Power Squadron
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Safe Boating Class
January 1 through June 30, 2011
Contract – No Fee
Bartz Viviano
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Floral Design
January 1 through June 30, 2011
75% of fees
Marilyn West
Adult Workforce Development Instructor (Part time)
Medical Program
January 1 through June 30, 2011
$18.00 per hour, not to exceed 700 hours

The following substitutes are recommended for employment for the 2010-11 school year:
 
Marie LaPointe
Ann Schardt
Kassem Shousher
Diana Williams 
  
Classified Staff Changes

Reduction In Force
It is recommended to proceed with a Reduction In Force of the following positions, effective January 3, 2011, due to financial reasons, insufficient revenue and staff realignment:
Custodial – see attached listing
Bus Drivers – see attached listing

The following individuals are recommended for employment:
Becky Moore, Oregon Reads Coordinator, Jerusalem Elementary School, stipend $2,000.00.

The following persons are recommended for employment as high school athletic contest workers:
Winter Sporting Events, as needed, $25.00 per date worked and $35 per date worked for triple header contests:
Deloris Jeskey Marcia Brescol
Scott Bruns Kathleen Singlar
Diane Deem Laura Roe
Beth Kohler Bill Fisher
Linda Rossler Josh Laston
Sharon Winslow Garrett Reese
Dave Hess Gene Petrocini
Walt Ralph
 
Basketball Scorebook Workers- $30 for each date worked:
Jim Henderson Mark McGee
Dave Dreier

Junior Eagle Basketball Camp Coordinator- $850
Brett McDougle

The following individuals are recommended for approval to serve as volunteer coaches:
Clay High School
AJ Achter Marty Naufel
Brett McDougle Kyle Holliday
John Johnson Mike Screptock
Jim Porter Drew Anthony
Mark Beach James Schuler
Wade Morris Ali Nour
Carmen Amenta

Fassett Middle School
Bob Nowocki, basketball Jacob Pirolli, basketball
Lukas Mabry, basketball

The following substitute is recommended for approval on the following substitute lists:
Bus Driver
Kristina Kuhlman
Paraprofessional/Aide/Monitor
Cecilia Acevedo

NEW BUSINESS

Oregon Economic Development Foundation
Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Karoly that the Oregon City Schools’ renew its membership in the Oregon Economic Development Foundation for 2010.  The fee is $165.00.

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

TMACOG
Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Karoly that the Oregon City School District renew its membership in the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments for 2011.  The fee is $394.00.

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

Donation
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus that the Board accept the following donations:
Lawrence Wilhelm, Starr Parent, made a $50.00 donation to the Starr playground fund. 
Larry Kesling and Paul LeCompte, CSX Toledo Docks, made a donation to Eisenhower of 35 5-gallon buckets, flash lights and emergency auto tools.

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

Parent Transportation Contracts
Mrs. Molnar made a motion, seconded by Mr. Heintschel that the board enter into parental transportation contracts with the following for the 2010-11 school year:
Ms. Laurie Dombi, 84 Ponderosa Drive, Oregon, Ohio to transport her child to and from St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs. Michelle Pelz, 3460 Corduroy Road, Oregon, Ohio to transport her child to and from St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio.
Mr. Joseph R. Torda, 1004 Mallard Drive, Oregon, Ohio to transport his child to and from St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio.
Ms. Ann Schardt, 2514 Randall Drive, Oregon, Ohio to transport her child to and from St. Francis deSales High School in Toledo, Ohio.

During discussion it was pointed out that the law provides certain transportation for parochial students as long as it is provided for Oregon City students.  All High school transportation at both the public and parochial schools will discontinue as of 1/1/2011.  Contracts will be paid out pro-rata.

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

American Tower Lease
Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to approve the wireless antenna and light lease project at Fassett Middle School.

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

Election of President Pro Tem
Board President Mrs. Karoly appointed current Vice – President Mr. Heintschel to serve as President Pro-Tem at the upcoming Organizational meeting of the Board of Education. 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Zalar updated the board on the Race to the Top funding.  He also announced several meetings in the works to help residents plan for and address changes in district services.
December 15th there will be a meeting at Wynn Elementary to discuss the upcoming transition into Jerusalem Elementary.

December 16th there will be a meeting at Clay High School to review the procedures that will be in place after January 1, 2011 due to eliminating high school bussing.  The school has included the Oregon Police department, along with building personnel to allow for a safe transition for students and staff.

OLD BUSINESS

SurEnergy Wind Turbine Lease Agreements

Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to approve wind turbine lease agreements for Clay High School, Eisenhower Middle School and Coy Elementary Schools sites pending legal review.  A summary of the feasibility study was previously given to the Board of Education.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION
Mrs. Karoly apologized to staff for how the reductions were announced at the last meeting.  She understood how individuals felt but said she had been concerned that the board had taken the whole day to make these painful decisions and after much discussion had decided it was best to just move forward, postponing announcement would not make it any less painful for anyone.

Mr. Gabel spoke up not wanting Mrs. Karoly to take all the blame because he had completely supported the approach taken.  There is never a good way for individuals to receive bad news but it could have been handled a bit more humanely had individuals had some forewarning of the motion that was on the table.

Mrs. Gadus apologized for how the reductions were announced but clarified that the future of our district is eroding, resources are shrinking and there are not many alternatives left for the Board to consider.  She also took a moment to thank Kendra Harnsen for getting up to speak, she knew how hard that was for a young student with such a large audience.

Mrs. Molnar also apologized for how reductions were handled, but she also spoke to some of the wrong information that had been referenced during the public portion of the meeting.  One item was that class sizes at Jerusalem Elementary would be larger then they were at Wynn Elementary.  The teachers are moving to Jerusalem, not just the students, so class sizes should be comparable to what they are now. 

Mrs. Molnar also spoke about the idea that $6 million dollars is enough money that no future cuts are required.  While this money might be a lot for your household budget it is not sufficient for a school district of our size and facing the revenue losses ahead of us. 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS
The January Organizational and Regular meeting was scheduled for January 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to enter into executive session for the purpose of:

-To consider the employment of public employee or official
-To consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.

Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the board in executive session at 8:00p.m.

Board of education left executive session at 9:10p.m.  Mr. Heintschel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to adjourn.  Motion passed, meeting was adjourned.