The Board of Education of the Oregon City School District met in regular session on the 12th of December, 2011 at 5:00 p.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 pausing for a moment of silence.  The following members answered roll call:  Mrs. Gadus, Mrs. Karoly, Mrs. Molnar, Mr. Gabel, and Mr. Heintschel.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS
Don Siegler, district resident, informed the Board that the newly formed bus shuttle service will not work for his son and he will continue to be enrolled in Ecot rather than Oregon City Schools.  He will continue to keep this issue in the forefront of our community and there will be no levy before bussing is reinstated
Pam A., district resident spoke to the board about child who was called in to speak with several adults at Eisenhower without the parent being contacted ahead of time.
P.J. Kapfhammer, Oregon resident took the opportunity to publicly thank Eric Heintschel and Diane Karoly for their service on the Board of Education.  He acknowledged that his opinions varied from their’s but it was certainly not personal and he appreciated the work and effort they had put in on behalf of the school district.

STAFF/COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Board of Education recognized the following organizations for their donations to the Oregon City School District:

The Oregon-Northwood Rotary Club for their donation of dictionaries

The Oregon Community & Family Coalition for their donation of a go-kart

Steve Bialorucki, Career Tech Director, along with program instructors David Shafer and Tom Carter was presented with certification for the Clay High School Automotive Program from a representative of the Ohio Department of Education.

PRESENTATION

Nathan Quigg, Tech Director, updated the Board of Education on the past two years of progress in the district technology and presented his vision for the future.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mrs. Molnar made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus to approve the financial report as presented:
Approval of Minutes for November 8 and November 22, 2011
Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills
Approve Permanent Appropriation Measure

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gabel to enter into Executive Session for the purpose:
to consider the employment of public employee or official.

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

Board entered executive session at 5:46 p.m.
Board left executive session at 6:09 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Items A-B):

Mrs. Karoly moved              Mr. Gabel                     seconded
a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Upon roll call the vote was as follows:  Mrs. Karoly, yes; Mr. Gabel, yes; Mrs. Gadus, abstain; Mrs. Molnar, abstain; Mr. Heintschel, yes.   President declared the motion passed.

A. Certificated Staff Changes

The following individuals are recommended for employment:
Patricia Parmelee, assistance with Symphony event, $23.00 per hour.

It is recommended that the Board take action on the extracurricular assignments for the 2011-2012 school year with salary in accordance with the negotiated agreement:

* Pupil Activity Contracts

The following individual is recommended for employment in the Oregon Career & Technology Adult Education programs for the 2011 session.  The following will be compensated based on the total number of hours worked.  Proper documentation is required:
Clark Hamilton
Adult Workforce Development (Part time)
Student Services Coordinator
January 1 through June 30, 2012
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 900 hours
Tammy Lefevre
Adult Workforce Development (Part time)
Construction Trades
January 1 through June 30, 2012
$18.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours
Marilyn West
Adult Workforce Development (Part time) - Increased Hours
Medical Instructor
August 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012
$19.00 per hour, not to exceed 735 hours
Joanne Hellwig
Adult Workforce Development (Part time)
Computer Instructor
January 1 through June 30, 2012
$19.00 per hour, not to exceed 800 hours
Amy Lanahan
Adult Workforce Development (Part time) – Increased Hours
Medical Instructor
August 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012
$17.00 per hour, not to exceed 810 hours
Michelle Mangan
Adult Workforce Development (Part time)
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
February 1 through June 30, 2012
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 110 hours
Kady Schneider
ABLE Clerk (Part time)
Student Worker
January 1 through June 30, 2012
$8.00 per hour, not to exceed 400 hours
Pamela Sprouse-Burch
Adult Workforce Development (Part time)
Culinary Arts Coordinator
January 1 through June 30, 2012
$17.00 per hour, not to exceed 1000 hours
Tammy Lefevre
Adult Workforce Development (Part time)
First Aid/ CPR Coordinator
December 1, 2011 through June 30 2012
$20.00 per hour, not to exceed 280 hours
Suzanne Copsey
Adult Workforce Development (Part time)
Quilting Instructor
January 1 through June 30, 2012
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours

The following substitutes are recommended for approval:
Albright, Shannon
Kramer, Amy
Sosko, Roseanne
  
B. Classified Staff Changes

The following resignation is recommended for approval:
Peggy Day, monitor, retirement, effective December 1, 2011.

The following individuals are recommended for employment:
Sherry Timofeev, recalled to a paraprofessional position at Clay High School, effective December 12, 2011, salary $16.06 per hour.

The following individuals are recommended for Pupil Activity Contracts:
Joshua Reindel, assistant wrestling coach, Fassett Middle School, no experience, salary $3,090.00.

The following individuals are recommended for approval to serve as volunteer coaches:
Clay High School
Dustin Costanzo, gymnastics
Steve Siford, Swimming/Diving
Jimmy McGill, Hockey

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  
Diane Deem 
Beth Kohler 
Linda Rossler 
Sharon Winslow 
Dave Hess 
Walt Ralph 
Josh Hornyak 
Kathleen Singlar
Scott Bruns
Laura Roe
Bill Fisher
Darren Reed
Garrett Reese
Dan Rober
Gene Petrocini
A.J. Achter
Chris Walendzak
Maryjo Freimark
Roger Achter

Basketball Scorebook Workers- $30 for each date worked:
Jim Henderson
Mark McGee
Dave Dreier

The following substitutes are recommended for approval:
Bus Drivers
Eric Klemm
Brenda Knitz
Donald Clark
Carol Frost 
Cafeteria
Sherri Barefield
Debra Layfield
Custodial
Francis Dramczyk
Debra Layfield
Maintenance
Francis Dramczyk
Paraprofessional/Aide/Monitor
Amy Kramer
Secretarial
Sherri Barefield
Amy Kramer

NEW BUSINESS

Membership in the Ohio School Boards Association and Related Services and Publications for 2012:
Mrs. Gadus made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to approve the following memberships:
Consultant Services with the Legal Assistance Fund $     250
OSBA Membership for 2012 7,256
School Management News Subscription – Electronic 150

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

Oregon Economic Development Foundation
Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to renew district membership in the Oregon Economic Development Foundation for 2012.  The fee is $165.00.

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

Donations
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus to graciously accept the following donations:
Owens Illinois donated office furniture and weight equipment to Fassett Middle School and Oregon City Schools with an estimated value of $5,330.
Oregon-Northwood Rotary donated dictionaries for all third grade students in the Oregon City School district. 
Oregon Community & Family Coalition donated a go-kart to be used in combination with the Oregon Police Department to help provide an interactive opportunity for youth to experience the difficulties and subsequent dangers of impaired driving.

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

Appointment of President Pro Tem
Board President Eric Heintschel appointed Vice President Diana Gadus to be president pro tem effective January 1, 2012 for purposes of opening up the organizational meeting.

Parent Transportation Contracts
Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to enter into parental transportation contracts with the following effective January 10, 2012 for the remainder of the 2011-12 school year:
Mr. Brian Singlar, 1665 Spring Forest Drive, Oregon, Ohio to transport his child to and from St. Francis DeSales High School in Toledo, Ohio.
Mr. Timothy Pollauf, 603 Brynhaven Drive, Oregon, Ohio to transport his child to and from St. Francis DeSales High School in Toledo, Ohio.

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

Disposal of Books/Equipment
Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus that the following items be removed from the district inventory:
Clay High School
 1 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional
 15 Adobe After Effects 4.0
 1 Adobe Audition 1.5
 1 Adobe Encore DvD
 1 Adobe GoLive 5.0
 1 Adobe Page Maker/Classroom in a book 6.5
 1 Adobe Page Maker 6.5 Plus
 1 Adobe Page Maker 6.5
 1 Adobe Premiere Pro
 17 Adobe Premiere 5.0
 1 Adobe Premiere 6.5 –
 1 Adobe Premiere Digital Video Editing 6.5
 1 Game Programming for Teens
 1 Guide to DV Movie Making Studio DV
 17 Illustrator for Windows & Macintosh
 1 Introduction to Computer Science Using Java
 1 Introduction to the Theory of Computation/Second Edition
 3 Macromedia Director 8 & Lingo Authorized
 2 Macromedia Director 8 Shockwave Studio Lingo Dictionary
 1 Macromedia Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio
 2 Macromedia Flash MX 2004
 1 Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Hands-on-Training
 1 Macromedia Studio MX/Exploring Macromedia Studio MX
 1 Macromedia Studio MX 2004 Step-by-Step
 1 Microsoft Front Page 2000
 1 Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications
 1 Operation & Installation Manual DV500 Plus
 1 Page Maker Plus for Windows 6.5
 1 Premiere for Windows & Macintosh 6.5
 1 Programming in Visual Basic .NET
 1 Rhinoceros NURBS Modeling for Windows Version 1.0 Training Manual Level 1
 3 Rhinoceros NURBS Modeling for Windows Version 1.0 Users Guide
 3 Rhinoceros NURBS Modeling for Windows Version 1.1 Upgrade Guide
 1 Special Edition using Macromedia Director 8.5
 15 Teach yourself Adobe GoLive 5
 1 The Job Hunting Handbook/Job Outlook to 2005
 1 The Job Hunting Handbook/Take control & Land the Job you Want
 1 The Job Hunting Handbook/With Wages& Demand for 200 Jobs
 1 Via Basics Binding – 1
 3 Web Page Design
 1 Welcome To I.T.  
Old Coy Elementary
 1 Cooler, Oregon no. 1707
 1 Convection Oven, Oregon no. 1719
 1 Stainless Steel Counter, Oregon no. 1716
 1 Jordan Freezer, Oregon no. 1713
 1 Dishwasher, Oregon no. 1715
 1 Stove, Oregon no. 1718

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

Agreement for Visually Impaired Services
Mrs. Gadus made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Karoly that the Board enter into an agreement with Logan County Educational Service Center for visually impaired services provided to a student in the Oregon City School District at a cost of $5,560 plus $395 for mileage.

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

Course Offerings Handbook – Clay High School
Mrs. Molnar made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus that the Board take action to accept the 2012-2013 Course Offerings Handbook for Clay High School. 

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

Resolution Opposing HB136  (vouchers)

Mrs. Molnar made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Karoly:

WHEREAS, the Ohio House of Representatives is currently considering legislation that would significantly expand the availability of vouchers for students to attend private or parochial schools; and

WHEREAS, this legislation would grant vouchers to any public school student in Ohio to request and be granted a voucher, subject only to a family income standard of $95,000 or less; and

WHEREAS, such vouchers would be granted without regard to the academic performance of the public school that the student is assigned to attend; and

WHEREAS, the bill provides that students already enrolled in private or parochial schools would be eligible for such vouchers; and

WHEREAS, students receiving vouchers would be able to retain any excess funds in those instances where the cost of tuition is less than the value of the voucher for use in any private school or college in Ohio; and

WHEREAS, the operation of the proposed program would take dollars directly from the already financially beleaguered local public school districts resulting in fewer resources for the education of the remaining students;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oregon Board of Education does hereby express its opposition to this legislation, HB 136 School Choice; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oregon Board of Education expresses its opposition to any legislation that seeks to transfer pubic dollars to support private education; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer be directed to spread this resolution upon the minutes of the Board of Education and that copies of the resolution be forwarded to members of the Ohio House of Representatives.

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

Old Coy Demolition
Mr. Gabel made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gadus that the Board approve the demolition bid from D & R Enterprises of Genoa, LLC in the amount of $129,000.00.
 
Upon roll call all members voted yes.  President declared the motion passed.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Dr. Zalar asked Dean Sandwisch, Director of Business Operations, to update the Board both the windmill project and the high school shuttle services that will begin 1/11/2012.

Zalar spoke on the need to block H.B.136 the legislation that would expand choice, without schools being held to the same levels of accountability.  He complemented entire staff on the work that has been done toward academic transformation and the evaluation changes. 

The final part of Dr. Zalars’ report was spent thanking Diane Karoly and Eric Heintschel for their service to the Oregon City School District.  We have been through some very tough times and they worked hard to base decisions on preserving teaching and learning opportunities for students.  Remaining Board members echoed the remarks and thanked the departing members for their service.

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

OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Karoly commented on how nice the new signs look throughout the district.  She reiterated that these were purchased with Permanent Improvement funds as much for safety reasons as anything else.
Mr. Gabel asked Hal Gregory, Assistant Superintendent, to review how open enrollment works. 

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Policy – Diane Karoly, Chair; still have to update the field trip policy with updated information from OSBA
Personnel – Richard Gabel, Chair; Carol Molnar, Co-Chair – No report.
Finance – Eric Heintschel, Chair; No report beyond the Treasurer’s update
Academic – Carol Molnar, Chair; updated the board on testing results and work being done to improve district academic results.
Race to the Top Update
Student Activities – Diana Gadus, Chair; summarized the fall activities
Capital Improvement – Richard Gabel, Chair; No further update
Community Relations – Eric Heintschel, Chair; Eisenhower Wind Turbine propeller signing will be held 12/19/2011 at 8:30a.m.
Parent Council – Carol Molnar, Chair; no report at this time.
Legislative Liaison - Diana Gadus updated the board on various legislative acts currently in the works.

BOARD DISCUSSION
Mrs. Molnar wanted to publically thank BP for the Toledo Symphony concert.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS
The January Organizational meeting will be held January 5, 2012 at Maumee Bay Conference Center so that the Board can have a retreat as part of the organizational meeting.

January Regular Board meeting will be held January 17, 2012 at 6:00 in the Clay High School Media Center.

Mrs. Karoly made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Molnar to adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:10p.m.