July 10, 2014 - Independence Local Schools

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Exhibit 1a
INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING – July 10, 2014
Independence Board of Education
President Narduzzi called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Responding to Roll Call:
Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Nr. Synek, Mr. Narduzzi
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE
Public Hearing for the Retire/Rehire of Barbara Bedzyk, Payroll Coordinator.
- Motion to Close Public Hearing.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mr.Avila
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Retire/Rehire of Barbara Bedzyk, Payroll Coordinator, approved
Reconvened to Regular Session at 7:32 a.m.
Approval of the recording of the previous meeting(s):
a. June 18, 2014 – Regular Meeting
b. June 30, 2014 – Special Meeting
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EX. 1a
EX. 1b
Mr. Fortlage made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2014, Regular Session; seconded by Mrs.
Laski (Exhibit 1a)
Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay: None
June 18, 2014 Regular Session, approved
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Mr. Fortlage made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 30, 2014, Special Session; seconded by Mrs.
Laski (Exhibit 1b)
Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay: None
June 30, 2014 Special Meeting, approved
TREASURER – FINANCE REPORTS:
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Avila.
Mr. Fortlage made a motion to approve the Financial Statement – June 2014 (Exhibit 2); seconded by Mr.
Roll Call:
Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay: None
Financial Statement –June 2014, approved
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Mr. Avila made a motion to approve the Investment Report – June 2014 (Exhibit 3); seconded by Mrs. Laski.
Investments (June 30, 2014)
TYPE
BANK
YIELD AMT. %
MTD
Rate INTEREST
Pool
STAR Ohio
$858,725.63 .04
$20.40
Money Market Independence
$552,939.88 .20
$59.36
STAR Plus
$5,663,177.3824 .20
$929.93
CD Mat.
$1,500,000.00
Total Investments $8,574,842.89
$1,009.69
EX. 3
CYD INTERST
$101.24
$362.73
$5,205.86
$5,669.83
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Abstain:
Mr. Fortlage
Voting Nay: None
Investment Report –June 2014, approved
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION 2014 – 96 – Responsibility to Seek Bids for One (1) Maintenance/Service Department Plow Truck
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education directs Mr. Eric Koehler – Service Treasurer, to seek bids for one
(1) maintenance/service department plow truck in conformance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.46.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mr.Avila
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Responsibility to Seek Bids for One (1) Maintenance/Service Department Plow Truck, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 97 – Barbara Bedzyk, Payroll Coordinator – Three-Year Limited Contract
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves a three-year limited contract for Barbara Bedzyk, in the
position of Payroll Coordinator; effective July 2, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mrs. Laski
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Barbara Bedzyk, Payroll Coordinator – Three-Year Limited Contract, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 98 – Meghan Schatt – Teacher Contract – Half-Time to Full-Time – 2014-2015 School Year
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves a teacher contract for Meghan Schatt, from half-time to
full-time; for the 2014-2015 school year.
Motion by: Mr. Avila
Second by:
Mr. Fortlage
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Meghan Schatt – Teacher Contract – Half-Time to Full-Time – 2014-2015 School Year,
approved
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RESOLUTION 2014 – 99 – Caitlin Sluka – Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract – 2014-2015 School Year
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves a long-term substitute teacher contract for Caitlin Sluka;
for the 2014-2015 school year.
Motion by: Mr. Avila
Second by:
Mr. Fortlage
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Caitlin Sluka – Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract – 2014-2015 School Year,
approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 100 – Patricia Kandzer – Teacher – Request for Parental Leave
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the parental leave request of Patricia Kandzer – Teacher;
effective October 13, 2014 through January 15, 2015.
Motion by: Mr. Avila
Second by:
Mrs. Laski
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Patricia Kandzer – Teacher – Request for Parental Leave, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 101 – Amendment of Administrative Contracts
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the amendments to the administrative contracts for the
following individuals: Carrie Ciofani – Benjamin Hegedish – Roger Howard – Cynthia Ipsaro – Sandra McCullough –
William McGuinness, Timothy Skoczen and Al Yano.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mr.Avila
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Amendment of Administrative Contracts, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 102 – Amendment of Administrative Contract – Eric Koehler – Treasurer
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the amendment to the administrative contract of Eric
Koehler – Treasurer.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mrs. Laski
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Amendment of Administrative Contract – Eric Koehler – Treasurer, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 103 – Amendment of Administrative Contract – Stephen Marlow – Superintendent
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the amendment the administrative contract of Stephen
Marlow – Superintendent.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mr.Avila
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Amendment of Administrative Contract – Stephen Marlow – Superintendent, approved
.RESOLUTION 2014 – 104 – Amendment of the Independence Central Office Staff Benefit Agreement
E X. 4
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the amendments to the Independence Central Office
Staff Benefit Agreement, per Exhibit 4.
Motion by: Mrs. Laski
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Absent:
Voting Nay:
Second by:
Mr. Avila
Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi
Mr. Synek
None
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Amendment of the Independence Central Office Staff Benefit Agreement
EX. 4, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 105 – Compensation for the Educational Administrative Support Staff
E X. 5
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the compensation for the Educational Administrative
Support Staff, per Exhibit 5.
Motion by: Mrs. Laski
Second by:
Mr. Fortlage
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mrs. Laski, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Avila, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Compensation for the Educational Administrative Support Staff EX. 5, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 106 – Side Effects, Inc. – Installation of Scoreboard at Stan Skoczen Stadium
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves Side Effects Inc., for the installation of the scoreboard at
Stan Skoczen Stadium – at a cost of $24,300.
Motion by: Mrs. Laski
Second by:
Mr. Avila
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Side Effects, Inc. – Installation of Scoreboard at Stan Skoczen Stadium, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 107 – Resolution for Alumni Field at Stan Skoczen Stadium
Whereas, Stan Skoczen Stadium is being renovated to include an artificial surface; and
Whereas, private funds have been committed to complete the majority of these renovations; and
Whereas, the majority of these private funds have been donated by the alumni of the Independence Local School
District;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the field be named Alumni Field at Stan Skoczen Stadium, to honor the
hundreds of alumni who so graciously donated to the Stan Skoczen renovation project.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mr.Avila
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Resolution for Alumni Field at Stan Skoczen Stadium, approved
RESOLUTION 2014 – 108 – Sports Contracting Group – Installation of the Long Jump and Pole Vault Pits at Stan
Skoczen Stadium
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves Sports Contracting Group for the installation of the long
jump – at a cost of $17,000; and pole vault – at a cost of $7,800 – pits at Stan Skoczen Stadium.
Motion by: Mr. Fortlage
Second by:
Mrs. Laski
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Sports Contracting Group – Installation of the Long Jump and Pole Vault Pits at Stan Skoczen Stadium, approved
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RESOLUTION 2014 – 109 – Consent Agenda
Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Personnel Action:
The Independence Board of Education approves the following personnel action pending (when applicable)
satisfactory BCI&I and FBI Background Checks, as well as receipt of Student Activity Supervisor Permit, and
all documentation as required by district policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal Law:
1.
Supplemental Contracts – 2014-2015 School Year
The Independence Board of Education approves the following 2014-2015 supplemental contracts:
a. Connie Aquilano – 33% – Girls on the Run – MS
b. Dawn Frate – 33% – Girls on the Run – MS
c. Lisa McClain – 33% – Girls on the Run – MS
d.
e.
f.
Joe Hribar – Technology Club – MS
Brittany Kornokovich – 7th Grade Volleyball
Jill Zumack – 8th Grade Volleyball
Motion by: Mr. Avila
Second by:
Mrs. Laski
Roll Call: Voting Aye:
Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay:
None
Consent Agenda, approved
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Home Days – August 1-2, 2014
ESC Annual Administrative Academy – August 7-8, 2014 – Sawmill Creek
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Mr. Avila made a motion to Adjourn at 7:54 a.m.; seconded by Mrs. Laski.
Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi
Absent:
Mr. Synek
Voting Nay: None
Adjournment, approved
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 a.m.
President – Jerry Narduzzi
Treasurer – Eric Koehler
(Approved: August 18, 2014 – Regular Meeting)
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