October 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

1. Preliminary Items

Opening Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance


2. Call to Order

Roll Call

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Present:  Dr. Brennan, Mr. Kissel and Mrs. Reidy


3. Agenda Corrections
  1. Under 10.  Superintendent's Report and Recommendations - Add Item.10.14 MOESC Service Agreement for Goalbook Toolkit platform.
  2. Under 10.  Superintendent's Report and Recommendations - Add Item 10.15  OAPSE Local #775 MOU, Bus Driver New Hire/Trainee Employment Agreement.

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 with corrections.

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 Member   
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.)

*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. Superintendent's Report

Minutes

Mrs. Kristi Barker presented an update on the Work Placement Program for senior students.  She, along with Mrs. McClenathan, conducted visits to participating work sites, successfully visiting 10 out of 12 employers.  Feedback from these visits was overwhelmingly positive, with each student receiving commendations for their performance.  Additionally, a letter from one employer was read aloud, expressing high satisfaction with the program and praising its impact.   

Mr. Grubbs provided an update on the completion of the first nine-week grading period, marking the end of the first quarter of the school year. 

He also reminded everyone about two upcoming events, Board members are invited to attend both events:

  • Veterans Day Assembly:  November 8, 2024
  • High School Thanksgiving Dinner:  November 26, 2024

8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. September 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member   
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

(Items:  9.1 to 9.2)

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved Items:  9.1 to 9.2

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member   
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 September 2024.


9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. Donation of five (5) head sets with mics (value $550.00) from James and Angela Jameson (Drama Department)
  2. $55.00 donation from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (Elementary Supplies Fund)

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

(Items: 10.1 to 10.13, 10.14 and 10.15)

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved Items:  10.1 to 10:13, 10.14 and 10.15

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 Member   
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

10.1 Certified Salary Adjustment

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

  1. Kelsy Arnold, Bachelors to Bachelors + 15

10.2 Certified Personnel Resignation

Recommend Board approval of resignation from Ashley Hughes, 5-8 School Counselor, effective September 27, 2024, 3:00 p.m.


10.3 Classified Personnel Resignations

Recommend Board approval of the following classified resignations:

  1. Bobby Conn, Evening Custodial Personnel, effective October 31, 2024; for retirement purposes.
  2. Steven Davis, Evening Cleaning Personnel, effective October 4, 2024
  3. Kylee Deppert, Evening Cleaning Personnel, effective October 10, 2024

10.4 Classified Personnel Hire

Recommend Board approval of the following classified personnel, one (1) year limited contract, contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and completion of required documents; compensation will be based upon OAPSE Local #775 negotiated contract, effective with the 2024-2025 contract year:

  1. Gwendolyn Thorpe, Evening Cleaning Personnel, eight (8) years' experience, effective October 21, 2024.

10.5 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. Danny P. Wolery, Jr., effective October 7, 2024

10.6 Classified Substitute Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as classified substitute personnel for the 2024-2025 school year:

  1. Nicholas Bisel, Substitute Bus Driver 
  2. Courtney Lutz, Substitute Cafeteria and Custodial/Cleaning
  3. Peggy Stigall, Substitute Educational Aide

10.7 Substitute Teacher Personnel 2024-2025 SY

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

  1. Esther Abel
  2. Denisse Amaro
  3. Angel Bischak
  4. Nancy Foltz
  5. Laura Johnson
  6. Toby Loy
  7. Hope Kahl
  8. Brandi Miller
  9. Ashley Smith
  10. Elizabeth Wichterman

10.8 Certified Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay Increase

Recommend Board approval of increasing the substitute teacher rate of pay from $110.00 to $120.00 per day.


10.9 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. Trent Hovis - Middle School Wrestling Coach, Step 1
  2. Ethan Bedocs - Asst. Middle School Wrestling Coach, Step 0

10.10 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. Caden Hill - Asst. Varsity Wrestling Coach - Co., Step 0
  2. Rickey Maffett - Asst. Varsity Wrestling Coach - Co., Step 1
  3. Jorden Seiter - AMEND contract from Asst. Var. Boys' Basketball - Co, to 9th Grade Boys' Basketball (Full) Step 3
  4. Jared McPeek -  Asst. Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach - Co., Step 0
  5. Trent McFarland - Asst. Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach - Co., Step 2
  6. Michael Spoerr - Asst. Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach - Co., Step 0
  7. Koalten Baker - 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach - Step 0

10.11 Volunteer Coaches / Chaperones 2024-2025 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following as volunteer coaches and chaperones during the 2024-2025 school year; contingent upon a successful passing of criminal background check and upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the volunteer position:

  1. Anna McFarland - Volunteer Asst. Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach
  2. Craig Clever - Volunteer Asst. Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
  3. Jeff Music - Volunteer Asst. Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
  4. Steve Haverdill - Volunteer Asst. Middle School Wrestling Coach
  5. Levi Kibler - Volunteer Asst. Varsity Wrestling Coach
  6. Cindy Brooky Jerousek - Volunteer Chaperone for FFA National Convention, October 23-26, 2024

10.12 High School Auditorium Drapery

Recommend Board approval to purchase new high school auditorium drapery from Tiffin Science Studios, Inc.; cost $21,201.00


10.13 MOU Middle School Guidance Counselor

Recommend Board approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Crestview Teachers Association (CTA) for temporary assignment of Elementary Music Teacher to Middle School Guidance Counselor position for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.


10.14 MOESC Service Agreement - Goalbook Toolkit

Recommend Board approval of service agreement providing access to the Goalbook Toolkit platform and associated professional development and consultation, Year 1, 2024-2025, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.  This agreement represents Year 1 of a Three-Year Commitment, ending June 30, 2027.


10.15 OAPSE Local #775 MOU Bus Driver New Hire/Trainee Employment Agreement

Recommend Board approval of MOU with OAPSE Local #775 Bus Driver New Hire/Trainee Employment Agreement, effective October 21, 2024.


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

Minutes

N/A


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

Minutes

N/A


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

N/A


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

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Time Meeting Adjourned:  06:35 PM

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 Member   
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member