CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 4, 2003

         The Celina City Board of Education met in special session on September 4, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Education Complex.  Mr. Bath led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mr. Bath, Mr. Fetters, Mr. Gilmore, and Mrs. Piper answered the roll call.  Mrs. Lehman was absent.

03-175    Mr. Gilmore moved, Mr. Bath seconded, that the following resolution be adopted:

               WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a

               majority of the 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:

A.     To consider one or more, as applicable, of the items with respect to a public employee or official:

1.            Appointment.

                     2.        Employment.

                     3.        Dismissal.

                     4.        Discipline.

                     5.        Promotion.

                     6.        Demotion.

                     7.        Compensation.

                     8.        Investigation of charges/complaints(unless public hearing requested).

               B.   To consider the purchase of property for the public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.

C.     Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

D.     Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

E.      Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.                 

F.      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.

               NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Celina City School District 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 A-7, D listed above.

               And the roll being called on its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:

               Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye.

               Thereupon, the President declared the resolution adopted.

               At 5:02 p.m. the Board went into executive session with the following persons present:

               The Board Members, Mr. Wiswell & Mr. Marbaugh.

               The President declared the meeting back into regular session at 5:25 p.m.

               Mr. Fred Wiswell, Superintendent, made the following recommendations:

03-176    Recommend approval of the following resignation:       

               1.   Patricia Stucky, Head Start Teacher Assistant, effective 8/31/03.

               Motion by Mr. Fetters, seconded by Mr. Bath.

               VOTE: Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath: Aye.

                           Approved.

03-177    Recommend approval of the agreement with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local #457 and the Celina City Board of Education.

1.  The classified wage rate schedule for the period from July 1, 2003 through June 30,

2004, shall remain the same as the existing wage rate schedule for the period from

July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. (Negotiated Agreement, pages 33‑34)

2.  Article XXX of the Negotiated Agreement (Retirement Contributions) is amended to add       additional subsection C:

  C. The Board will pay one percent (1%) of each classified non‑teaching employee's SERS pickup from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. This provision automatically expires upon the expiration of the current Negotiated Agreement and shall continue in a successor agreement only if bargained.

               Motion by Mrs. Piper, seconded by Mr. Gilmore.

               VOTE: Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye.

                           Approved.

03-178          Recommend approval to rescind resolution #03-157 – Head Start Staff Salary Schedule                   (1.5% COLA increase).

               Motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Bath.

               VOTE: Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye.

                           Approved.

03-179    Recommend approval to adopt a Head Start Staff Salary Schedule .50% salary increase.

               Motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Bath.

               VOTE: Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye.

                           Approved.

03-180    Recommend approval of the Administrative Compensation Plan for the 2003-2004 school year (supervisory and non-supervisory).

                     Part I – Base Salary                              

   A.        Levels             2003-04                      

               Level 1             $45,174                        

               Level 2               46,574            

               Level 3              48,017              

               Level 4              49,506                        

               Level 5              51,040              

               Level 6               52,623              

               Level 7              54,255              

               Level 8              55,937            

               Level 9               57,670  

B.     Teaching/Administrative Longevity Credits

15 years – 4% added to base

25 years – 5% added to base

C. Level Placement and Advancement

Administrators will be placed on the level deemed most appropriate by the Superintendent.  Administrators will only advance levels at the Superintendent’s discretion.  Superintendent will consider experience, performance, and individual accomplishments when considering level movement.  At no time shall administrators be reduced in level placement.

PART II – Responsibility Factors

                        A.        Cluster I

Transportation Supervisor (260 days)

Recruitment/Placement Coordinator (Tri Star)  (215 days)

Career Education Coordinator  (Tri Star)  (215 days)

Director of Maintenance Operations  (260 days)

Director of Early Childhood Services (215)

Factor .75

                        B.        Cluster II A

Assistant Treasurer (260 days)

Factor .78

            Cluster II B

Head Start Director (260 days)

Factor .95

                        C.        Cluster III

Assistant High School Principal (260 days)

Assistant Middle School Principal (260 days)

School Psychologist (225 days)

Factor 1.12

                        D.        Cluster IV

Director of Special Education (260 days)

Elementary Principal (260 days)

Intermediate Principal (260 days)

Tri Star Vocational Director (260 days)

Middle School Principal (260 days)

Factor 1.26

                        E.         Cluster V

Business Manager (260days)

High School Principal (260 days)

Factor 1.33

PART III – Administrative Health Insurance Participation Rates

                                                Monthly Rate of

            Position                       Pay Deduct                              Single              Family

            Cluster I                                                                         6.56                13.10

            Cluster II A and II B                                                       8.18                16.36

            Cluster III                                                                       9.74                19.46

            Cluster IV                                                                     11.00                22.00

            Cluster V                                                                      12.50                25.00

            *Administer may opt-out of medical insurance coverage and they will be compensated

15% of the annual premium costs in effect during the annual enrollment period (August 15-September 15).  This payment will be made by June 15 of each fiscal year.

PART IV – Leave/Benefits

Administrators will be entitled to sick leave, personal leave, and ERIP, as well as any other fringe benefits that apply to the Celina Education Association.  All other leave/benefits will be contract specific.

            Vacation leave must be submitted for approval to the Superintendent at least ten days in

advance of use of leave on a vacation form.  Exceptions will be made if circumstances warrant by individual contact.

Administrators will be reimbursed at their respective calculated per diem rate for up to 3 unused vacation days per year.

PART V – Supplemental Contracts

            Local Professional Development Committee - $500.00

            Summer School Director - .0775% of Administrative Base Salary

PART VI – Performance Incentive Program (Optional)

            Performance Incentive Program:

Performance incentive plans may be earned upon the discretion of the Superintendent. These plans are voluntary and are based upon a written documented plan with comprehensive evaluation results. The compensation awarded will be paid by June 15^th each year and are not a part of the administrative salary schedule.

Levels of incentive plans are:

            Level One         $1,000

            Level Two        $1,500

            Level Three      $2,000

            Level Four        $2,500

            Level Five         $3,000

               Motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Fetters.

               VOTE: Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath: Aye.

                           Approved.

03-181    Recommend approval of the Executive Secretary Compensation Plan for the 2003-2004 school

               Year.                        

    Part I - Base Salary

     Part II - Responsibility Factor

            Superintendent Secretary (260 days)                   1.40

            Special Education Secretary (260 days)              1.30

            Administrative Technology Asst. (260)               1.30

            Treasurer's Secretary (260 days)                                    1.15

            Business/Reception Secretary    (260 days)         1.12

     Part III - Level Placement and Advancement

Executive Secretaries will be placed on the level deemed most appropriate by the Superintendent.  Secretaries will only advance at the Superintendent's discretion.  Superintendent will consider experience, performance, and individual accomplishments when considering level placement.  At no time will secretaries be reduced in level placement.

   Part IV - Benefits

Executive Secretaries will receive all fringe benefits (health, life, dental and their insurance benefits) that are available to all classified employees.  Their participation rates will be:

            2003-2004

                                                $14/month

Executive Secretaries will participate in the optical reimbursement program as indicated in the OAPSE Local #457 contract.

Executive Secretaries may have the option to opt-out of all medical insurance premiums and receive 15% of annual medical premium provided notice is given by the Secretary to the Treasurer by September 15^th of each calendar year.

   Part V - Leave

Executive Secretaries are entitled to all leave benefits as other classified employees.

Vacation leave will follow this chart:

                        1 - 9 years of service                 2 weeks

                        10 -18 years of service              3 weeks

                        19+ years of service                  4 weeks

   Part VI - Holidays

Executive Secretaries shall be entitled to the following holidays:

                        Labor Day                                            Independence Day (July 4^th)

                        Christmas                                             New Year's Eve Day

                        Christmas Eve                                       New Year's Day

                        Martin Luther King Day                                    Good Friday

                        Thanksgiving Day                                  Memorial Day

                        Day after Thanksgiving                          President's Day

     Part VII - Longevity Credit

For years of service to the Celina City Schools, the Executive Secretary shall be paid longevity on the following schedule:

                          2 - 9   years of service             $  50.00

                        10 - 14 years of service             $100.00

                        15 - 19 years of service             $150.00

                        20 - 24 years of service             $200.00

                        25 - 29 years of service             $250.00

                        30+       years of service             $300.00

    Part VIII - Professional Growth

Executive Secretaries will be reimbursed up to $400.00 per year for professional growth for approved workshops or courses that are approved by their direct supervisor and enhance one's skills to perform one's duties.

Executive Secretaries will have their dues paid for their local and state organization up to $300.00 per year.

    Motion by Mrs. Piper, seconded by Mr. Gilmore.

     VOTE: Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye.

                 Approved. 

03-182   Recommend approval of the Cafeteria Manager Compensation Plan for the 2003-2004 school

                year.

   Part I - Base Salary

   Part II Responsibility Factor

            High School (190) days              1.25

            Middle School (190) days           1.18

            Intermediate School (190 days)  1.18

            East School (190 days)              1.18

            West School (190 days)             1.15

            *Contract days include 7 paid holidays

    Part III - Level Placement and Advancement

Cafeteria Managers will be placed on the level deemed most appropriate by the Superintendent.  Managers will only advance levels at the Superintendent's discretion.  Superintendent will consider experience, performance, and individual accomplishments when considering level movement.  At no time will managers be reduced in level placement.

     Part IV - Manager Health Insurance Participation Rate

Manager Contribution                2003-2004

                                                $12/month

     Part V - Leave / Benefits

Cafeteria Managers are entitled to sick leave, personal leave, and any other fringe benefits that apply to OAPSE Local #457.  Cafeteria managers may op-out of medical insurance coverage and they will be compensated 15% of the annual premium costs if they notify the Treasurer's office as such during the period of August 15 - September 15.  The payment will be made by June 15 of each fiscal year.

   Part VI - Certification / Professional Growth

The Board will pay the certification fee and costs associated with dues/workshops of the Ohio Food Service Association.

    Part VII - Evaluation

Cafeteria Managers will be evaluated annually in accordance with their job description.

    Part VIII - Longevity Credit

For years of service to the Celina City Schools, the Cafeteria Manager shall be paid longevity on the following schedule:

                        10 - 14 years of service             $100.00

                        15 - 19 years of service             $150.00

                        20 - 24 years of service             $200.00

                        25 - 29 years of service             $250.00

                        30+      years of service             $300.00

    Part IX - Holiday Pay

Cafeteria Managers will be entitled to the following paid holidays:

Labor Day                                Christmas                     Memorial Day

New Year's Day                       Thanksgiving Day          Good Friday

Martin Luther King Day

   Motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Bath.

   VOTE: Mrs. Piper: Aye, Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye.

               Approved.

03-183   Mr. Gilmore moved, Mr. Bath seconded, that the following resolution be adopted:

               WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of the 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:

G.     To consider one or more, as applicable, of the  items with respect to a public employee or official:

2.            Appointment.

2.        Employment.

3.        Dismissal.

4.        Discipline.

5.        Promotion.

6.        Demotion.

7.        Compensation.

8.        Investigation of charges/complaints(unless public hearing requested).

H.     To consider the purchase of property for the public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.

I.        Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

J.       Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

K.     Matter required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.             

L.      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.

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Celina City School District Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on items A-4 & E as listed above.

                     And the roll being called on its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:

                     Mr. Bath: Aye, Mr. Fetters, Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye.

                     Thereupon, the President declared the resolution adopted.

                     At 5:46 p.m., the Board went into executive Session with the following persons present:

                     The Board Members, Fred Wiswell, and Mike Marbaugh.

                     The President declared the meeting back into regular session at 6:58 p.m.

                     With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

                     _______________________________ __________________________

                     Board President                                       Treasurer

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