CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE HALL JANUARY 8, 2018 6:00 p.m

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

The Celina City Board of Education met in their annual organizational session on January 8, 2018 at 6:00p.m. in the Lecture Hall of the High School. President Pro Tem Matt Gilmore called the meeting to order and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Sommer administered the oath of office to newly elected Board members, Matt Gilmore and Carl Huber.

Mr. Huber, Mr. Sell, Mr. Shellabarger, Mr. Gilmore and Mrs. Vorhees answered the roll call.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2018

A. President
1. Call for nominations – Mr. Gilmore opened the floor to nominations for President

Mr. Huber nominated Mr. Gilmore to serve as Board President for 2018 There were no other nominations.

2. Call for vote/Declaration of President

Mr. Huber
Mr. Shellebarger Mrs. Vorhees Mr. Sell
Mr. Gilmore

Mr. Gilmore Mr. Gilmore Mr. Gilmore Mr. Gilmore Mr. Gilmore

Mr. Gilmore was elected as Board President for 2018

B. Vice President

1. Call for nominations – Mr. Gilmore opened the floor to nominations for Vice President

Mr. Shellabarger nominated Mr. Sell to serve as Board Vice President for 2018 There were no other nominations.

2. Call for vote/Declaration of Vice President

Mr. Shellebarger Mr. Huber
Mrs. Vorhees

Mr. Sell Mr. Sell Mr. Sell

Mr. Gilmore Mr. Sell

Mr. Sell Mr. Sell

Mr. Sell was elected as Board Vice President for 2018

C. Oath of Office
At this time, Mr. Sommer administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Gilmore, Board President, and Mr. Sell, Board Vice President.

18-01	The Board on a motion by Mr. Sell, seconded by Mr. Shellabarger, set the agenda as presented.

VOTE: Mr. Huber: Aye, Mr. Sell: Aye, Mr. Shellabarger: Aye, Mrs. Vorhees: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved.

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD LIAISONS: Board President 1. Legislative – Mr. Sell
2. Tax Abatement – Mr. Huber 3. Community – Mrs. Vorhees 4. Head Start – Mr. Gilmore
5. Student Achievement – Mr. Shellabarger

18-02	On a motion by Mr. Huber, seconded by Mr. Shellabarger, the Board approved the presentation of the consensus agenda for the organizational session. Establishment of Board meeting times and dates for 2018:

A. Establishment of Board meeting times and dates for 2018: DATE	TIME	DAY February 12, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday March 19, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday April 16, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday May 21, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday June 18, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday July 16, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday August 13, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday September 17, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday October 15, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday November 19, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday December 17, 2018	6:00 p.m.	Monday

PLACE
H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall Education Complex Education Complex Education Complex H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall

B. Authorize the Treasurer to:
1. Pay all bills as they are presented to him provided those funds are available in the appropriated accounts approved by the Board of Education.
2. Invest interim and/or inactive funds at the most productive interest rates whenever funds are available.
3. Request advances on local taxes due to the school district from the County Auditor when funds are available. (Along with the President of the Board of Education)

C. Resolution to establish a Board Service Fund for the Celina Board of Education in the amount of  $7,500.00	. (Maximum allowable $7,500.00)

D. Approve the following organizational resolutions:

1. Appointment of Dr. Ken Schmiesing and Tom Sommer as purchasing agents for the school district during CY 2018.
2. Authorize the Superintendent to employ such temporary personnel as needed for emergency situations. Personnel will be presented for approval by the board at the next meeting and/or special meeting.
3. Authorize the Treasurer and the Superintendent to attend professional meetings outside the school district for the benefit of the Celina City School District.
4. Authorize the memberships in the following organizations: a. Ohio Association of School Business Officials
b. Buckeye Association of School Administrators c. Ohio School Boards Association
d. American Association of School Administrators e. American Vocational Association
f.	Ohio Vocational Association
g. Ohio Trade & Industrial Education Association h. Vocational Supervisors Association
i.	Celina/Mercer County Chamber of Commerce j.	Grand Lake Safety Council
k. Northwest Ohio Educational Research Council

5. Authorize the payment of “out of pocket” expenses for the Tri Star Advisory Council members representing Celina City Schools.

After discussion of the agenda items, Mr. Gilmore called for the vote.

VOTE: Mr. Huber: Aye, Mr. Sell: Aye, Mr. Shellabarger: Aye, Mrs. Vorhees: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved.

H. Board declaration of insurance coverage: A board member is entitled to purchase and pay 100% of the premium for health, dental.

HEALTH/Rx	DENTAL

1. Mr. Gilmore

2. Mr. Huber

3. Mr. Sell

No_√__ Yes___

No_√__ Yes___

No_√_	Yes___

No__√_ Yes___

No__√_ Yes___

No__√_ Yes___

4. Mr. Shellabarger No_√__ Yes___	No__√_ Yes___

5. Mrs. Vorhees	No _√__ Yes___	No__√_ Yes___

With no other business, Mr. Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.

____________________________________ Board President

____________________________ Treasurer