September 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

1. Preliminary Items

Opening Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance


2. Call to Order

Roll Call

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

All Board members were present.


3. Agenda Corrections
  1. Under 10.  Superintendent's Recommendations, add item 10.18 Great Lakes Biomedical contract agreement.
  2. Under 11.  Items for Discussion, add 11.2 High School Auditorium Sound Upgrades

4. Approval of Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda ____as presented or ____with corrections.

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved the agenda as presented with corrections.

Result: Approved

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

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  

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.)

*Per 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. Jennifer Blackledge - Teacher Technology Bootcamp
  2. Dr. David Brennan - Academic Update 
  3. Superintendent's Report

Minutes

  1. Jennifer Blackledge gave a presentation of the Teacher Technology Bootcamp - July 2024
  2. Dr. David Brennan presented an academic update report for all three buildings.
  3. Superintendent's Report - Mr. Grubbs reported it has been a great start to the 2024-25 school year.  Would like to schedule a Building and Grounds Committee meeting soon to go over HVAC controls.  Good DLT meeting today with review of MRA data.  

8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:   August 19, 2024

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 MemberX  

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

(Items: 9.1 to 9.4)

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved Items 9.1 to 9.4

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 MemberX  

9.1 Financial Statements

Recommend Board approval of the Financial Statements for August 2024.


9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $48.33 from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church ( K-4 Elementary Supplies)
  2. $151.00 From Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (K-4 Elementary Supplies)
  3. $525.00 from Greenwich Tri Community Fire Department Autism (Special Education/Service Department)

9.3 FY25 Permanent Appropriations at Fund Level

Recommend Board approval of the FY25 Permanent Appropriations at Fund Level.


9.4 Student Activity Accounts for the 2024-2025 SY

Recommend Board approval of Student Activity Accounts for the 2024-2025 school year.


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

(Items:  10.1 to 10.17 and addition of 10.18)

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved 10. 1 to 10.17 and the addition of 10.18.

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 Student Fundraisers

Recommend Board approval of the following student fundraisers for the 2024-2025 school year:

  1. Elementary School - Pencil Machine - All year
  2. Elementary School - School Store - October 2024
  3. Elementary School Library - Scholastic Book Fair - November 6-13, 2024
  4. Middle School Principal's Fund - CMS Apparel - September 1, 2024
  5. Middle School Principal's Fund - Donations Collected for Specialized Dress Days - August 25-December 20, 2024
  6. Middle School Library - Scholastic Book Fair - November 6-13, 2024
  7. Middle School Student Council - Walk-A-Thon - October 1-18, 2024
  8. CHS Drama Club - Fall Dinner Theatre/Bake Sale - October 26-27, 2024
  9. CHS Boys/Girls Golf - MS/HS Students Pajama Days - December 6, 2024
  10. Crestview Prom 2025 - Chipotle Dine to Donate 25% of Sales - October 23, 2024
  11. Crestview Prom 2025 - Raffle Basket & Nacho Bar - March 15, 2025
  12. Crestview Prom 2025 - Pie the Staff - Pep Rally November 26, 2024
  13. Crestview Prom 2025 - Selling Candy Grams - December 2024
  14. High School Student Council - Homecoming Ticket Sales - September 23-27, 2024
  15. High School Mass Production - Several Student Sale Projects - September 15, 2024 - May 1, 2025
  16. High School NHS - Chipotle Dine to Donate - November 2024
  17. High School NHS - Bake Sale at Craft Show - November 16, 2024
  18. High School Art Club - Lolli Grams - February 6-19, 2025
  19. High School Yearbook - Community Paint & Sip - October 11, 2024
  20. High School Yearbook - Selling Yearbook Ads - September 9, 2024 - May 2025

10.2 Certified Salary Adjustment

Recommend Board approval of salary adjustment for the following, effective with the 2024-2025 contract year:

  1. Penny Grandy, Masters + 30 to Masters + 45

10.3 Study Table Tutors 2024-2025 SY - CHS

Recommend Board approval of the following as (9-12) Study Table Tutors, September 2024 through May 2025, occurring two (2) days/week, from 3-4:30 p.m., up to three (3) teachers per session, $24.00 tutor rate per hour, contingent upon number of student enrolled:  

  1. Erica Rucker
  2. Andrew Platt
  3. Brock Kelley
  4. Brenda Metz
  5. Ryan McClenathan

10.4 Study Table Tutors 2024-2025 SY - CMS

Recommend Board approval of the following as (5-8) Study Table Tutors, September 2024 through May 2025, occurring Wednesdays, from 3-4:00 p.m., and Thursdays, 7-7:30 a.m., up to three (3) teachers per session, $24.00 tutor rate per hour, contingent upon number of student enrolled:

  1. Angela Fennewald

10.5 Science of Reading Professional Development Stipends

Recommend Board approval of payment of Science of Reading professional development stipends to participating teachers per Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Minutes

Paid through Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.


10.6 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 negotiated contract; contingent upon if student participation deems necessary and upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

  1. Anna Stimpert, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, Step 2

Minutes

Amended to 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach, Step 2.  No change in rate of pay for contract.


10.7 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 negotiated contract; contingent upon if student participation deems necessary and upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

  1. Mallorie McAvene - Asst. Drama Club - Step 0
  2. Grant Sproul - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach - Step 2

Minutes

Amend Grant Sproul to 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach, Step 2.  No change in rate of pay for contract.


10.8 Volunteers

Recommend Board approval of the following as volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year; contingent upon completion of required documents:

  1. Alivia Gallaway - Volunteer Marching Band
  2. Nate Manges - Volunteer Wrestling Coach

10.9 Hiring Substitute Teachers 2024-2025 SY

Recommend Board approval of hiring of substitute teachers on an as needed basis from the list provided by Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2024-2025 school year:

  1. Kathleen Addlesperger
  2. Emma Aumend
  3. Ricky Chambers
  4. Betty Chapman
  5. Aubreion Chatman
  6. Charles Curren
  7. Debra Dean
  8. Jacob Gessner
  9. Connie Hanshaw
  10. Thomas Nesbitt
  11. Theresa Roth
  12. Stanley Wertz

10.10 Classified Substitute Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following classified substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year; contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and completion of required documents:

  1. Haley Kamenik, Substitute Educational Aide

10.11 Van Driver Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as van driver personnel for the 2024-2025 school year; contingent upon completion of required documents:

  1. Rick Belcher
  2. Danielle Haydocy
  3. Brock Kelley
  4. Tim Kuhn
  5. Chad Lemon
  6. Mindy McPherran
  7. Callie Roberts
  8. Michelle Romosier

10.12 K-6 Students LifeWise Academy

Recommend Board approval of K-6 student participation in LifeWise Academy for the 2024-2025 SY.


10.13 Transportation In-Lieu-Of 2024-2025 SY

Recommend Board approval that the Crestview Local Board of Education, after examination of factors as identified in 3327.02 of the Ohio Revised Code, has declared by Board resolution that such transportation by school conveyance is "impractical" and hereby agrees to pay the parent or guardian of said pupil in-lieu-of of providing such service.  Payment will be based upon the reimbursement rate set by the Ohio Department of Education, payment made June 2025, for the 2024-2025 school year, for the following students:

  1. Richland School Academic Arts (1456 Park Ave. West, Mansfield, OH)
    1. Hayden Oakley, Gr. 7

10.14 National Honor Society Conference Trip - Jan/Feb 2025

Recommend Board approval of the Crestview High School National Honor Society students and advisor traveling to and attending the NHS conference in Chicago, IL, January 31, 2025 through February 2, 2025, funding source NHS Chapter Funds.


10.15 SFSPac Food Service Sanitation & Safety Program Agreement

Recommend Board approval of agreement with SFSPac Food Service Sanitation and Safety program, effective September 2024 through end of school year, annual, cost $5,085.00.


10.16 Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Agreement

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. to provide school based therapist service to students, effective August 15, 2024 through June 30, 2025, twelve (12) hours per week for 40 weeks for the 2024-2025 school year.

Minutes

Paid for through DPIA - Wellness Funds


10.17 School Bus Purchase

Recommend Board approval of purchasing one 72-78 passenger Blue Bird Gasoline school bus from META /Cardinal Bus Sales, cost $121,760.00.  


10.18 Great Lakes Biomedical Contract Agreement

Recommend Board approval of contract agreement with Great Lakes Biomedical for student drug and alcohol testing for the 2024-2025 school year.


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

11.1 January 2025 Organizational & Regular Board Meeting Date

Change Organizational and Regular Board meeting to:  January 13, 2025

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved to set Organizational and Regular Board Meeting to:  January 13, 2025

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  

11.2 High School Auditorium Sound Upgrades

Sound Solutions LLC Quote for high school auditorium sound upgrades, $35,365.00.

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jessica Tucker, 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  

12. Items from the Board
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Minutes

Mr. Bolin requested an outline of future projected projects for the Building and Grounds Committee to review.

Mrs. Reidy inquired about board policy Cash Balance Reserve.  Mrs. Klenk states that we are waiting on the next NEOLA policy update where this policy is expected to be included on that update. 


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

The Board made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:  Employment

Time entered into Executive Session:  07:11 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jessica Tucker, 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  

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

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Time Meeting Adjourned:  07:50 PM

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