April 15, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

1. Preliminary Items
  1. Opening Prayer
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call to Order
  1. Roll Call

Bolin             Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Minutes

All board members were present with the exception of Mrs. Tucker arriving at 6:44 p.m.


3. Agenda Corrections

Motion                     Motion

Bolin             Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Minutes

N/A


4. Approval of Agenda
  1. Motion to approve the agenda          as presented or         with corrections.

Motion                     Motion
Bolin             Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Minutes

Approved the agenda as presented.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

Seconded: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

5. Correspondence

Minutes

N/A


6. Hearing of the Public

(Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting with the Board Treasurer or designee. Public Participation at Board Meetings Form is available at each board meeting and on the district website.)
*Section B, File BDDH of the Crestview Board of Education Policy Manual. 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. Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address. If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three (3) 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, present and voting.

Minutes

N/A


7. Reports to the Board
  1. Ashland University - Math Tutoring Grant
  2. Catherine Puster - New Science and Social Studies Curriculum Presentation
  3. Superintendent's Report

Minutes

  1. Ashland University – Math Tutoring Grant.  Representing Ashland University’s College of Education, Dr. Amy Crawford joined by Dean, Dr. Lisa Vernon-Dotson gave expressed their sincerest gratitude for the partnership they have cultivated over the past two years concerning the Statewide Mathematics Tutoring Grant.  Through collaboration, Ashland University has provided over 500 tutoring hours in the elementary after-school program, facilitated by a dedicated team of eight pre-service teachers.  Over the past two-years, through the grant, we have been able to contribute $9,000 in mathematics instructional resources, manipulatives and online subscriptions, enriching the learning experience of Crestview students.  They also announced that Crestview LSD will receive an additional $8,000 worth of mathematics materials through the grant.  These resources include a mathematics in literature library, teacher resources, and additional instructional materials that will be shipped directly to Crestview SD.  A math education workshop at Ashland University will be offered this summer inviting all local school district math teachers within the Ashland area.  The date of the workshop will be emailed to districts soon.
  2. Catherine Puster – New Science and Social Studies Curriculum Presentation – Mrs. Puster gave a PowePpoint presentation outlining the new proposed curriculum.  Collaboration with teaching colleagues contributed to the selection of curriculum.  The Board was given an opportunity to review and the curriculum will be brought back to the Board in May for approval.
  3. Superintendent's Report:
    • Mr. Jim Grubbs gave a report on upcoming summer projects for the district: Some summer projects have already begun.  On the schedule will be the chillers, middle school boiler replacement, LED lighting for cafeteria and halls, campus concrete work, asphalt sealcoating, and elementary flooring. Waiting on quotes to come in for the press box.
    • Shout out to Ms. Oler and art students displaying outstanding artwork at the Artapalooza at Mid-Ohio ESC.
    • Congratulations to students participating in Mehock relays this past weekend, Wade Bolin won the discus and Liam Kuhn won the pole vault events.
    • OAPSE IBB negotiations process has started.

8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. March 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
  2. March 25, 2024 Special Board Meeting / Work Session


Motion                     Motion
Bolin             Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

9. Treasurer's Items
Mrs. Robin Klenk, Treasurer

Recommend Board approval of Items:  9.1 through 9.3

Motion                     Motion
Bolin            Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Minutes

Approved Items:  9.1 through 9.3

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

9.1 Financial Statements

Recommend Board approval of the Financial Statements for March 2024.


9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $4,521.00 from various donors (MS Staff Appreciation)

9.3 Healthcare Process Consulting (HPC) Ohio Medicaid School Program

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with Healthcare Process Consulting (HPC) for the purpose of HPC assisting District in managing District's Ohio Medicaid School Program (MSP) to procure Federal Medicaid reimbursement for District-provided Medicaid eligible services, three-year (3-year) term, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.


10. Superintendent's Report and Recommendations
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

Recommend Board approval of Items: 10.1 through 10.12

Motion                     Motion
Bolin             Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Minutes

Approved Items:  10.1 through 10.12.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board MemberX  

10.1 Early Graduation - Esther Rufener

Recommend Board approval of Esther Rufener, to be allowed to follow an accelerated program for early graduation with the class of 2024; contingent upon meeting all graduation requirements set by Board policy and comply with State Minimum Standards by the State of Ohio.


10.2 CHS Class of 2024 Senior Graduates

Recommend Board approval of the Crestview High School Class of 2024 Senior Graduate List; contingent upon completion of all state and local graduation requirements.


10.3 Classified Resignation - Brenda Spencer (Secretary)

Recommend Board approval of resignation of Brenda Spencer, Middle School Secretary, effective at the end of 2023-2024 contract year, July 31, 2024; for retirement purposes.


10.4 Certified Personnel - G. Matthew Stafford (PE/Health Teacher)

Recommend Board approval of Gary Matthew Stafford as Physical Education and Health Education Teacher, one (1) year limited contract, ten (10) years experience, Bachelor's degree, 184 days, compensation will be based upon teacher's (CTA) negotiated contract, effective with the 2024-2025 contract year; contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening, and a valid Ohio teaching license from Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and verification of experience.


10.5 Supplemental Contracts 2024-2025 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following Supplemental Contracts for the 2024-2025 contract year, one (1) year limited contract, with automatic non-renewal at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year, compensation will be based upon teacher's (CTA) negotiated contract; contingent upon if student participation deems necessary and completion of required documents:

  1. Elizabeth Webb, Head Varsity Soccer Coach - Girls, Step 3

10.6 Pupil Activity Contracts for 2024-2025 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2024-2025 contract year, one (1) year limited contract, with automatic non-renewal at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year, compensation will be based upon teacher's (CTA) negotiated contract; contingent upon if student participation deems necessary and completion of required documents:

  1. Steve Haverdill, Head Varsity Football Coach, Step 3
  2. Miranda Crow - Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, Step 0

10.7 Summer 2024 Cleaning Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following Summer 2024 Cleaning Personnel:

  1. Alaina Davis, two (2) years' experience, student rate

10.8 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as certified substitute teacher personnel for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year:

  1. Matthew R. Brightbill, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Crestview Middle School PE/Health
  2. Timothy Brafford - MOESC Substitute Teacher List, Active 3-20-24
  3. Daniel Cox - MOESC Substitute Teacher List, Active 3-7-24
  4. Brayden Creveling - MOESC Substitute Teacher List, Active 2-29-24
  5. Kristin Crider - MOESC Substitute Teacher List, Active 3-25-24
  6. Emily Rich - MOESC Substitute Teacher List, Active 2-13-24

10.9 AVITA Health System Sole Provider of Bus Driver Physicals

Recommend Board approval of AVITA Health System to be the sole provider for bus driver T-8 physicals, May 30, 2024 and throughout the 2024-2025 contract year.


10.10 Advanced Home Health Care (BrightStar) Agreement

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with Advanced Home Health Care, Inc., doing business as BRIGHTSTAR, for providing healthcare staffing personnel to qualified enrolled student, effective March 25, 2024.


10.11 Standard Plumbing & Heating Contract Middle School Boiler Project

Recommend Board approval of resolution waiving competitive procurement based on urgent necessity, approving the selection of Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. for the middle school boiler replacement project, and authorizing execution of the agreement for same, cost not to exceed $216,390.00, paid through ARP ESSER Fund FY 24.


10.12 Martin Interiors Flooring America - CES Floor Covering

Recommend Board approval of Martin Interiors Flooring America to furnish and install 11,400 sf of Tarkett Mesto Forged Finish 24"x24" tile and 1,440 LF of 4" rubber cover base at Crestview Elementary School, cost $125,000.00.


11. Items for Discussion
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Minutes

Mrs. Reidy gave a report on DLT (District Leadership Team) where she participates as board liaison. The DLT has three main areas: Academics, Culture, Leadership. Plans are to continue DLT for next school year.  Minutes from these meetings are available to the public.


12. Items from the Board
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
  1. Recommend Board approval of three (3) year contract for Robin Klenk, Treasurer, effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board MemberX  

13. Executive Session
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
To consider one or more, as applicable, of the check marked items with respect to a public employee or official:

  • Appointment
  • Employment
  • Dismissal
  • Discipline
  • Promotion
  • Demotion
  • Compensation
  • Investigation of charges/complaints (unless public hearing requested)

To consider the purchase of property for public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.

Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.

Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoid prosecution for a violation of the law.

To hear grievances brought before the Board at Level Three (Board Level) by OAPSE Local #775 or the Crestview Teachers Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crestview Local Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) Highlighted as listed above.

Time entered into Executive Session:         :        PM

Motion                     Motion
Bolin             Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Time returned from    Executive Session:         :         PM

Minutes

Time Entered into Executive Session 06:47 PM

Time Returned from Executive Session:  07:54 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board MemberX  

14. Adjournment
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Meeting Adjourned at:         :         PM

Motion                     Motion
Bolin             Brennan             Kissel             Reidy             Tucker

Minutes

Meeting Adjourned at 07:54 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board MemberX