November 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

1. Preliminary Items

Opening Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance


2. Call to Order
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Roll Call
Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

All Board members were present.


3. Agenda Corrections
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
  1. Under 10 Superintendent's Report and Recommendations
    1. Under 10.9, Remove Item #2. Amy McFarland, Middle School Track Coach, Step 3
    2. Under 10.11, Add Item #2 Amy McFarland, Volunteer Middle School Track Coach

4. Approval of Agenda
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

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: Mrs. Jessica Tucker, 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  

5. Correspondence
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Minutes

N/A


6. Hearing of the Public
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

(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. Academic Update- Dr. Dave Brennan
  2. Superintendent's Report

Minutes

Academic Update - Dr. Dave Brennan gave an academic update for each school building utilizing a power point presentation:

Crestview Elementary - Continued to use targeted intervention groups to help with math and reading.  This will continue until the second iReady testing in January.  Student groups will then be adjusted to help students as needed.  Building Leadership Team (BLT) made some goals at the September meeting and are continuing to monitor if these goals are being met.

Crestview Middle School - Aligning AE times by hallways has helped with intervention and enrichment.  Morpheme Magic, Rewards, and Phonics for reading have helped to close these gaps.  Title 1 has been a huge help in the classrooms, allowing for small group accommodations.  Staff will have the opportunity to visit other classrooms in our district to gain insight into quality instructional practices.

Crestview High School - Honor Roll Quarter 1 for 9-12 grades:  All As = 74 and All As and Bs = 84.  PSAT/NMSQT Scores:  Crestview = 1053, State (Public Schools) = 1029, US Schools = 997.  Reading Writing Scores:  Crestview = 539, State (Public Schools) = 518, US Schools = 508.  Math Scores:  Crestview = 514, State (Public Schools) = 511, US Schools = 489.  Academic Card Program has been initiated for students missing work in 2 or more classes and students who currently have an F in one or more classes.

Superintendent's Report - Mr. Jim Grubbs reported:

Crestview Elementary School:  October Leader of the Month Assembly recognized 38 students as displaying the Leader of the Month habits.  Elementary had a successful Right to Read Week that included hayrides and play, staring many of the staff.  Students are currently collecting pop tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House.  Upcoming events November 21 - 3rd grade music program, December 5 & 6 Secret Santa Shop, December 6 - Leader of the Month Assembly and December 13 First Building-wide Incentive.  Both elementary and middle school finished a successful Scholastic Book Fair Week. 

Crestview Middle School:  on November 12, we took 14 students (based on teacher recommendations) to Liberty Benton MS in Findlay, OH for a Leadership Summit.  Four of our staff members attended (Mrs. Bays, Mrs. Blackledge, Mrs. Reed and Mr. Wright), as well as myself to share about the great things happening in our building and learn from other middle schools who are emphasizing leadership with their students.  Students selected were:  Nathan Robertson, Emily McKibben, Brynn Pirc, Bryson Bays, Morgan Mack, Maddie Brennan, Camden Keener, Jaxon Giampietro, Eliana Kelley, Anna Briggs, Bristol Collins, Casey Cutlip, Audrey Willis and Jeffrey Stigall.  This was a tremendous day of learning and leading!  Focus of the day was to Find Your Voice as it applies to empowering students to positively lead within their school and community.  Our students came back with some great ideas to implement throughout the MS building at all grade levels.

Crestview High School:  Second year participating in the Young Leaders Institute, where 10 of our sophomore leaders get to experience an exploration of Richland area businesses and government offices.  On the two trips so far this year, these students have toured the Oak Hill Cottage Carriage House, OSU Mansfield, The Marketplace at Eisenhower Hall, 179th Cyberspace Wing Mission, AVITA Health System-Ontario Hospital, and the Ohio Bird Sanctuary.  Last Thursday, the HS Lighthouse Team attended the Fall Student Leadership Conference at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center.  Keynote speaker was Ohio State Buckeye National Champion and former NFL player, Roy Hall, who shared his inspiring story of the obstacles he overcame to reach his success in life.  He also spoke at length about leadership through service, an important message for our young leaders.  These students will service as our Student Lighthouse Team and have been tasked with creating a building-wide initiative to enhance the student experience and culture while providing regular feedback to administration.  On October 3, a large group of our students participated in the annual Manufacturing Day field trip, giving them the opportunity to tour several manufacturing plants in the surrounding area allowing students to get behind the scenes tours to explore how these businesses operate.  Veterans Day Assembly was a huge success and well attended.  Many thanks to Ronica Cordrey on the organization of the assembly.  High School Sounds System is 90% complete.


8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. October 21, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting


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 9.3)

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved Items:  9.1 to 9.3

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  

9.1 Financial Statements

Recommend Board approval of the Financial Statements for October 2024.


9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $350.00 donation from Gorman Rupp (High School Fund)
  2. Donation of one (1), Apple iPad (9th Generation) value $199.99, from Ray and Tracey Cunningham (Wrestling Program)
  3. Donation of two (2), Z Series Metal Detectors, value $212.76, from Cricket Lane Dental (HS Metal Detector Club)
  4. $500.00 donation from anonymous, (CHS Thanksgiving Luncheon)

9.3 Five Year Forecast and Assumptions

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

(Items:  10.1 to 10.13)

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved 10.1 to 10.13

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 Certified Salary Adjustment

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

  1. Allison Grau, Bachelors to Bachelors + 15, effective January 1, 2025

10.2 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. Jason Hockenberry, Evening Cleaning Personnel, zero (0) years' experience, effective November 18, 2024

10.3 Substitute Van Driver Personnel

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

  1. Mary L. Dean

10.4 Temporary Employment Bus Aide/Bus Driver Trainee

Recommend Board approval of the following as temporary bus aide/bus driver trainee for a period of ninety (90) days while pursuing CDL School Bus Driver's License with passenger endorsement, payment will be at Step 0 of the Playground Aide pay scale per the OAPSE Local #775 MOU agreement:

  1. Mary L. Dean 
  2. Leroy P. Turner

10.5 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 students enrolled:

  1. Mindy McPherran

10.6 Classified Substitute Personnel

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

  1. Mackenzi Grauer - 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. Lynda Black
  2. Leah Gundrum
  3. Lauren McCarron
  4. Marc Twitchell
  5. Amy Zender
  6. Zachary Zolman

10.8 Certified Long-Term Substitute Teacher Personnel

Recommend Board approval of Ariane M. Hill as a long-term substitute PK-4 Music teacher, effective November 18, 2024 through May 23, 2025; contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.


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. Destini Oler, Head Varsity Girls' Track Co-Coach, Step 2
  2. Amy McFarland, Middle School Girls' Track Coach, Step 3

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. Trent Hovis, Asst. Varsity Boys' Track Coach, Step 1
  2. Stephanie Brockway, Head Varsity Girls' Track - Co. Coach, Step 3
  3. Grant Sproull, Middle School Asst. Boys'/Girls' Track Coach, Step 2

10.11 Volunteer Coaches

Recommend Board approval of the following as volunteer coaches 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. Chase Dillow - Volunteer Varsity Wrestling Coach
  2. Amy McFarland - Volunteer MS Track Coach

10.12 Paid Tuition Student

Recommend Board approval of paid tuition status for a 4th grade student, effective November 11, 2024 through May 22, 2024.


10.13 Pupil Activity Contract Resignation - Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Recommend Board approval of resignation from Miranda Taylor, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, effective November 14, 2024.


11. Items for Discussion
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

11.1 Visitor Management System

Discussion regarding a Visitor Management System


11.2 2025-2026 School Year Calendar - Draft (First Reading)

Presentation of the proposed 2025-2026 School Year Calendar - Draft (First Reading) - A quick overview of the draft calendar, including key dates (e.g., first day of school, winter break, spring break, holidays, teacher/staff in-service days, last day of school).  Adoption will be sometime after the 30-day review period.


11.3 NEOLA Board Policy Update (First Reading)

NEOLA Board Policy Update (Vol. 43, No. 1 - October 2024) Review, (First Reading):

  1. po0100  Revised Definitions
  2. po0142.1  Revised Oath
  3. po0151  Revised Organizational Meeting
  4. po0152  Revised Officers
  5. po0155  Revised Technical Correction Committees
  6. po0163  Revised Technical Correction Presiding Officer
  7. po0164  Revised Notice of Meetings
  8. po0165  NEW Board Meetings
  9. po0165.1  Rescind Regular Meetings
  10. po0165.2  Rescind Special Meetings
  11. po0166  NEW Agendas
  12. po0167.2  Renumbered Executive Session
  13. po0167.7  Renumbered / Revised Use of Personal Communication Devices
  14. po0173  Rescind Board Officers
  15. po4120.08  Revised Employment of Personnel for Cocurricular/Extra-Curricular Activities
  16. po4121  Revised Criminal History Record Check
  17. po5131  Revised Student Transfers
  18. po5136  Revised Personal Communication Devices
  19. po5136.01  In Process Revised Personal Electronic Equipment
  20. po5200  Revised Attendance
  21. po5500  Revised Student Conduct
  22. po5780  Revised Student/Parent Rights
  23. po6220 In Process Revised Budget Preparation
  24. po6320  Revised Purchasing and Bidding
  25. po6460  Revised Vendor Relations
  26. po7530.02  Revised Staff use of Personal Communication Devices
  27. po7540.03  Revised Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
  28. po7540.04  Revised Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
  29. po7540.09  NEW Artificial Intelligence ("AI")
  30. po8310  Revised Public Records
  31. po9160  Revised Public Attendance At School Events

NEOLA Board Policy Update (Vol. 43, No. 1 - UGG/EDGAR Revisions - October 2024) review, first reading:

  1. po1130  Revised Conflict of Interest
  2. po3113  Revised Conflict of Interest
  3. po4113  Revised Conflict of Interest
  4. po6110  Revised Grant Funds
  5. po6111  Revised Internal Controls
  6. po6112  Revised Cash Management of Grants
  7. po6114  Revised Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
  8. po6325  Revised Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
  9. po6550  Revised Travel Payment & Reimbursement/Relocation Costs
  10. po7310  Revised Disposition of Surplus Property
  11. po7450  Revised Property Inventory

12. Items from the Board
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
  1. Schedule a date to visit other school district facilities.        ______________
  2. Schedule a board work session - building facility needs    _______________

Minutes

  1. Discussion was held with no date set at this time for visiting other school district facilities.
  2. Board Work Session - building facility needs has been set for:  Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  Location will be at the Crestview Local Board of Education Conference Room.
  3. Mrs. Ready gave a brief overview of OSBA Capital Conference where she attended meetings on Legal, Negotiations and Business Meeting where there were 390 present.  District Leadership Team (DLT) met today.  Doing some really positive work and good direction with a mind set on assisting teachers with current initiatives.

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 - Executive Session was not held.


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

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

Motion ____ Motion ____

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____Tucker ____

Minutes

Time Meeting Adjourned:  07:19 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. David Brennan, 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