Minutes - West Muskingum Local School District

RECORD OF PRECEEDINGS
MINUTES OF WEST MUSKINGUM BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 20, 2014
ROLL CALL
The West Muskingum Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 20, 2014 at 6:00
p.m. in the West Muskingum Middle School library. President Dierkes called the meeting to order
with the following members answering roll call: Mr. Ankrum, present; Mr. Dierkes, present; Mrs.
Gutridge, present; Mr. Jeffers, present; Ms. Kalis, present; student representative Luke Imes,
present; student representative Parker Cordial, absent. Everyone participated in the pledge to the
American Flag.
ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Superintendent Harbron updated the Board regarding the continuing design phase of the new
elementary building project. Building committee meeting minutes were presented.
WEST MUSKINGUM ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014
The West Muskingum Local School District‘s Annual Report for 2013-2014 was presented and
discussed.
SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE
Summer school program coordinator Beth Carpenter presented a brief narrative report on Summer
School 2014.
GOVERNANCE POLICY REVIEW
The Board reviewed the following governance items:
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E-8 – District and Community Culture
Governance Policy Review Cycle for 2014-2015
35-018 MINUTES
Motion made by Mrs. Gutridge, seconded by Mr. Jeffers to approve the minutes of the July 16,
2014 regular board meeting as presented. Roll Call: Mrs. Gutridge, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Mr.
Ankrum, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
35-019 FINANCIAL REPORTS
Motion made by Mr. Ankrum, seconded by Mr. Jeffers to approve the July 2014 financial reports
as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Mrs. Gutridge, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea;
Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
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35-020 THEN AND NOW APPROVALS
Motion made by Mr. Ankrum, seconded by Mr. Jeffers to approve the following Then & Now
expenditures:
1. Drs. Terry Higgins and Carla Higgins – Middle School professional development
presenters - $800.00.
2. Project Management Consultants – construction project professional services for May 9,
2014 Eco-Charrette session - $4,200.00.
Roll Call: Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Mrs. Gutridge, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes,
yea. Motion carried.
35-021 CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES FY15
Motion made by Mrs. Gutridge, seconded by Mr. Ankrum to approve the Certificate of Estimated
Resources for FY15 as presented by Muskingum County and the August amendments to the
Certificate of Estimated Resources in the amount of $101,027.00. Roll Call: Mrs. Gutridge, yea;
Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
35-022 FY15 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS
Motion made by Mr. Ankrum, seconded by Mrs. Gutridge to approve the Amended Certificate and
Appropriations for FY15 in the amount of $16,234,613.99 General Fund and $38,390,776.61 all
other funds as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mrs. Gutridge, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms.
Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
35-023 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Motion made by Mrs. Gutridge, seconded by Mr. Ankrum to approve the following:
1. Resignation
1.
Jeff Riggle
Position: Bus Aide (contingent upon Board approval of custodian position)
Effective: August 17, 2014
2. Employment of Personnel pending proper completion of personnel requirements
Salary based on negotiated contracts.
Position
1. Brent Wilson
2.
3.
4.
5.
LeAnne Dosch
Trudy Tuttle
Shannon Fitzgerald
Lori Meadows
WMHS Associate Principal
Salary - $63,200.00
Speech/Language Pathologist
High School Science
Falls Teacher Grades 3 / 4
WMMS Secretary
Effective
August 1, 2014
August 13, 2014
August 13, 2014
August 13, 2014
August 12, 2014
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6. Sarah Klinger
7. Mike Foster
8. Jeff Riggle
Hopewell Paraprofessional
Falls Custodian – 4 hour day
WMHS Custodian – 2nd Shift
August 13, 2014
August 18, 2014
August 18, 2014
3. Supplemental/Limited Contracts pending proper completion of personnel requirements
Position
1.
2.
3.
4.
Diana Smith
Emily Stewart
Nathan Fikes
Tiffany Hillis
CLP – OAC-RttT
7th Grade Volleyball Coach
JV Volleyball Coach
Varsity Cross Country Coach
Salary/Stipend
$2,000.00
$1,309.80
$1,746.40
$2,182.98
4. Kindergarten Screening Personnel for July 30 & July 31, 2014
Position
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kristin Parker
Dauna Douglas
Jennifer Hreha
Nick Dearing
Christy Ridenour
Hopewell – Certified
Hopewell – Certified
Hopewell – Certified
Elementary – Certified
Paraprofessional – Classified
Salary
$20.00/hr.
$20.00/hr.
$20.00/hr.
$20.00/hr.
Daily Rate
5. Jump Start Personnel 2014
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Kristin Parker
Dauna Douglas
Jennifer Hreha
Virginia Clark
Jill Lanning
Cindi Kinney
Position
Salary
Hopewell – Certified
Hopewell – Certified
Hopewell – Certified
Falls – Certified
Falls – Certified
Falls – Certified
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
6. District Classified Substitute List
1. Rhonda Dale
Position: Cook
Effective: August 20, 2014
7. Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center Certificated Substitute List
Muskingum County Sub List for August 2014 as presented by the Muskingum Valley
Educational Service Center. Individuals on the list may be employed by the District as
substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for the 2014-2015 school year.
Roll Call: Mrs. Gutridge, yea; Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes,
yea. Motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 20, 2014
WEST MUSKINGUM MASTER PLAN FOR 2014-2015
The Master Plan for 2014-2015 was presented to the Board by Dr. Harbron for its first reading.
The twelve sections of the plan will act as a guide for the work of the district for the 2014-2015
school year. The Board will vote to adopt the Master Plan at the regular September board
meeting.
35-024 BUS ROUTES
Motion made by Mr. Ankrum, seconded by Mrs. Gutridge to approve the 2014-2015 bus routes as
presented. Roll Call: Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mrs. Gutridge, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr.
Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
35-025 OSBA DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE
Motion made by Mr. Ankrum, seconded by Mrs. Gutridge to appoint Ms. Kalis as the official
delegate and Mr. Dierkes as the alternate delegate to the OSBA Annual Business Meeting to be
held during the Capital Conference, November 10-12, 2014. Roll Call: Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mrs.
Gutridge, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
35-026 EIGHTH GRADE TRIP
Motion made by Mr. Ankrum, seconded by Mrs. Gutridge to approve the eighth grade trip to
Washington D.C. for May 13 - May 15, 2015 as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mrs.
Gutridge, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
35-027 HELPING HANDS CENTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AGREEMENT
Motion made by Mr. Jeffers, seconded by Ms. Kalis to approve the agreement with Helping Hands
Center for Special Needs to provide learning services for an identified special education student
for summer services. Roll Call: Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mrs.
Gutridge, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
35-028 TEACHER INCENTIVE FUND 2014-2015
Motion made by Mrs. Gutridge, seconded by Mr. Jeffers to approve the 2014-2015 TIF Plan
outlining incentive pay for teachers, principals and associate principals. Roll call: Mrs. Gutridge,
yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Mr. Ankrum, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried
35-029 CELEBRATION OF ROBERTA HOWARD
Motion made by Mrs. Gutridge, seconded by Ms. Kalis to approve the following:
RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE & RECOGNIZE THE SERVICE OF
ROBERTA HOWARD TO THE WEST MUSKINGUM LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Whereas, a key priority for the Board of the West Muskingum Local School District is to conscientiously recognize and
honor the significant contributions of administration, faculty and staff serving in the District. One element of pursuing
this priority is communicating to employees that their service and dedication to the West Muskingum Local School
District is valued and appreciated;
Whereas, one opportunity to engage in such communication is when an administrator, faculty, or staff demonstrates a
high quality of dedication and service to the West Muskingum Local School District and makes a significant contribution
to the success of the District;
Whereas, Roberta Howard has had a long and productive educational career serving as a teacher and curriculum director
with the West Muskingum Local School District, and has made a significant contribution to the success of many students
and to the overall success of the West Muskingum Local School District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education for the West Muskingum Local School District
this 20th day of August 2014 will dedicate the 2014-15 learning work and efforts of the administrators, faculty, and staff
in the continual pursuit of improving the quality and effectiveness of the District for the benefit of all students in honor
and celebration of Roberta Howard’s service, dedication, and contribution to the West Muskingum Local School District.
Roll Call: Mrs. Gutridge, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Mr. Dierkes,
yea. Motion carried.
35-030 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Mr. Ankrum, seconded by Mrs. Gutridge to go into executive session at 9:06
p.m. for the purpose of sale of property discussions. Roll Call: Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mrs. Gutridge,
yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
Members returned from executive session at 9:16 p.m. with the following members answering roll
call: Mr. Ankrum, present; Mr. Dierkes, present; Mrs. Gutridge, present; Mr. Jeffers, present; Ms.
Kalis, present.
35-031 ADJOURN
Motion made by Mrs. Gutridge, seconded by Mr. Ankrum to adjourn. Roll Call: Mrs. Gutridge,
yea; Mr. Ankrum, yea; Mr. Jeffers, yea; Ms. Kalis, yea; Mr. Dierkes, yea. Motion carried.
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Treasurer
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Board President

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