Monroeville BOE Notes

Present were Melodie Adelman, Mike Helmstetter, Sandra Lonz, Robin Reed, Steve Reer

January is designated as Board Member Appreciation Month. Each member received a certificate of appreciation for the time and dedication given to Monroeville Schools. They were also presented a proclamation from the Huron County Commissioners.

Mr. Henry Lasch, a Vietnam Veteran was awarded a High School Diploma by the High School Principal and the President of the Board of Education.

The Sr. Class Ski Trip will be March 5,6,7, 2008 to Seven Springs PA. Mr. Ben Paul presented the information on the trip to the Board for their approval.

Mrs. Donna Elmlinger and Mrs. Connie Hanke presented the TAV report from the High Schools That Work evaluation.

Discussion under Old Business was as follows:

• Clarification of Board Member compensation.
• Hall of Fame
• Round Table discussion for community input on finances.
• Meeting with Village Council on Feb. 19, 2008.

Board approved the following:

• Financial reports for December 2007
• Minutes of January 8, 2008 organizational meeting.
• Appropriation revisions
• Resolution to give interest to the Permanent Improvement Fund from Star Ohio account each month.
• Service agreement with Safe Harbor Security for monitoring services.
• Accepted $5,000 Fisher Titus Grant
• Cover for the generator in the amount of $8.000
• Tax abatement funds received to be deposited into the Permanent Improvement Fund.
• Accepted donation of $500 from Huron River Joint Fire District toward generator proj.
• Accepted donation of $59,594.37 to establish Norman Carl Scheid Scholarship.
• Accepted anonymous donation of $150 toward the scholarship fund.
• Committee to be formed for Auditorium renovations.
• Salary schedule column change for Connie Hanke from MA to MA+30
• Dan Periat hired as Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Step 0
• Jennifer Sieger hired for home instruction.
• Approve additional half-day per week for Julie Castle at St. Joseph School
• Increase hours of Deb Kesner, Teacher Aide from 5.5 to 7 hrs. per day as of 1/23/08.
• Approve Sr. Class Trip March 5,6,7,2008
• Approve job description for District Special Education Coordinator; District Work Study Coordinator / Jr/Sr. High School Dean of Students.
• Approve change in high school detention policy.
• Approve Standard Rules of Conduct.
• Approve Treasurer to advertise for 2 school buses for lease purchase.

Board adjourned to executive session for the purpose employment and promotion.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:50 PM.

Present were Board Members Mrs. Adelman, Mr. Helmstetter, Mrs. Lonz, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Reer, Supt. Mrs. Girton and Treas. Mrs. Ammanniti.

A hearing was held on the tax budget for fiscal year 2009 at 5:00 pm.

The meeting was called to order by President Pro-tem Stephen Reer at 5:15 pm.

Mrs. Adelman and Mrs. Reed were given the oath of office, having been re-elected to office.

Mrs. Sandra Lonz was nominated and elected as President of the Board.

Mr. Stephen Reer was nominated and elected as Vice-President of the Board.

Both were given the oath of office for those positions.

Meetings were set for the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm.

Salary for the Treasurer was set at $49,650 for 2008.

The following annual resolutions were approved:

1. Board Service Fund set at $1,400
   
2. Set Board member compensation at $125 per meeting not to exceed 15 meetings per year, and authorize the Treasurer to pay Board members semi-annually.
3. Authorize the Treasurer to obtain advances on tax settlements form the County Auditor
   
4. Authorize the Treasurer to pay bills, payroll and other obligations within the
   
5. Appropriation Resolution, a monthly report of all payouts provided to the Board.
   
6. Authorize the Treasurer to transfer and advance funds from the General fund to State and/or Federal Funds.
7. Authorize the Treasurer to invest active and inactive funds as cash flow permits according to Board policy.
8. Authorize the Superintendent to interview, select and place on duty such personnel in established positions as may be required for the effective operation of the total educational program pursuant to Board Policies. When necessary personnel may be placed on duty and paid for their services and receive benefits prior to Board action, contingent upon Board approval.
9. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to act as the Purchasing Agent for the district for the day to day operations pursuant to Board policies.
10. Authorize the Superintendent and Treasurer to participate in State and Federal programs and grants.

Sandra Lonz was appointed OSBA Legislative Liaison for 2008

Robin Reed was appointed Student Achievement Liaison for 2008

The following non-paid administrative appointments for 2008 were approved:

1. Asbestos Coordinator/Designated person – Jeremy Loose
   
2. Drug Free School Coordinator – David Stubblebine
   
3. Title IX Sexual Harassments Officer – Carol Girton
   
4. 504 Coordinator – William Butler
   
5. Prevailing Wage Compliance Officer and District Records Commission Officer – Susan Ammanniti
6. ADA/OSHA Compliance Officer – Terry Reed