CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

March 21, 2005

               The Celina City Board of Education met in regular session on March 21, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of the Celina High School.  Mr. Gilmore led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mr. Gilmore, Mrs. Hoyng, and Mr. Rable answered the roll call.  Mr. Fetters arrived late and Mrs. Lehman was absent.

05-17      Mrs. Hoyng moved and Mr. Rable seconded a motion to set the consensus agenda.

               The Board was told about the following items in the celebrate success portion of the meeting:

               1.   Chuck Sellars – superior ratings at contest for concert and symphonic bands

               2.   Amy Sutter & Connie Opperman – high school yearbook Award of Excellence

               3.   Chuck Smith – high school literary art magazine – 1^st place Special Merit Award

               4.   Pat Franzer & Dave Scott – high school scholastic team achievements

               5.   Val Pittsenbarger & Eric Dwenger – CIS robotics team “teamwork” award & presenters at the National Conference

               The Board heard reports from the following representatives:

               1.   Phil Long, CEA President

               2.   Lindsay Scheer – CHS Student Council Report

The Board heard a report from Sue Aukerman, West elementary Principal on Kindergarten Screening & West Elementary activities.

05-18      The Board on a motion by Mr. Rable, seconded by Mrs. Hoyng, moved to accept set the adjusted agenda.         

               VOTE: Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Hoyng: Aye, Mr. Rable: Aye. Approved.

05-19      Mrs. Hoyng moved and Mr. Rable seconded to accept the consensus agenda.

               The following consensus agenda was presented and explained to the Board of Education.

               Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Mike Marbaugh

               1.   Approve the minutes of the February 14, 2005, regular Board of Education meeting.

2.   Approve the checks written for February 2005 of $2,546,644.68.  Total expenditures for February 2005 were $2,519,330.95.                                         

3.   Approve investments for the period. The balance as of March 15, 2005 is $22,418,744.45.

4.   Approve an amended annual appropriation resolution. (Note: only the adjustments to 

      the previous document appear in the Minutes).                   

5.   Approve the SM-2 report for February 2005 and revision of SM-1 – annual plan.    

6.   Approval of a payment to the Celina Police Employees of $2,300 for game security.

7.   Resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.

 (REVISED CODE, SECS 5705.34-35)

Whereas, this Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of law has previously  adopted a Tax Budget for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing July 1^st, 2005; and

Whereas, the Budget Commission of Mercer County, Ohio, has certified its action thereon to this Board together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this Board, and what part thereof is without and what part within, the ten mill tax limitation; therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Board of Education of the Celina City School District, Mercer County, Ohio, that the amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and be it further

Resolved, that there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said School District the rate of each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as follows:

SCHEDULE A

SUMMARY OF AMOUNTS REQUIRED FROM GENERAL PROPERTY TAX APPROVED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION, AND THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S ESTIMATED TAX RATES

   and be it further

Resolved, that the Treasurer of this Board be and he is hereby directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the County Auditor of said County.

               Business Manager’s Report – Mr. Mike McKirnan

Personnel     

1.   Hire classified substitutes for the 2004-05 SY:                   

                           a.   Jodi Wenning, aide

                           b.   Susan Goedde, aide, cafeteria

                           c.   Stacey Dress, aide, cafeteria

                     2.   60-day probationary contract for Angela Smith, cafeteria worker, Step 0/186 days/2 hrs, effective 03/14/05.

                     Resolution

               1.   Approve the lowest and best bid of $109,807 from Indiana Insurance Agency – Bruns, Gant and Toms for the total insurance package that includes Special/Earthquake/ Building/Contents/Boilers All Risk Inland Marine Insurance, Fleet Insurance, General Liability Insurance and Commercial Umbrella Insurance for the period beginning April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.                                                

               2.   Request authorization for the Business Manager to advertise for bids for one 72-passenger diesel 2006 school bus. The account balance as of March 18, 2005 is $41,173.35.       

               3.   Approve the lowest and best bid of $9375.00 from Lovely Lawn for the fertilizer and weed control for the School District’s lawn, practice and game fields.  This service is for one-year per the specification bid.

               4.   Approve the lowest and best bid of $408.00 for mowing, $100.00 for field marking of the High School area and $208.00 for mowing of the West/Bus Garage/Intermediate area from J.D. Construction per the specification bid.

               5.   Approve the lowest and best bid of $210.00 for mowing and $25.00 for field marking of the Middle and East school area and $110.00 for mowing and $125.00 for field marking for the Ed Complex area.  Also, $70.00 for mowing of the Franklin area from Knous Lawn Care per specifications for a 3-year period.

               Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Fred Wiswell

               Personnel

               1.   Approve the resignation of Dean Liggett, Head Soccer Coach, effective 2/4/05.                  

               2.   Approve the resignation of Karen Uhlenhake, Ass’t Cheer Advisor, effective the end of

                     the 2004-05 basketball season.                                                     

               3.   Approve the resignation of Joel Zacharias, Head Wrestling Coach, effective immediately.

               4.   Hire certified substitutes for the 2004-05 SY:

                     a.   John Bernstein, 5-12 general education

                     b.   Ben Cowan, 7-12 integrated social studies

                     c.   Shannon Extine, PS-12

                     d.   Jim Lederman, 7-12 math and science

               5.   Hire Brian Stetler, Head Softball Coach – Cl II 2 yrs

               6.   Hire Rob Cisco, MS Ass’t Track – Cl V 2 yrs

               7.   Hire Sarah Lange, MS Ass’t Track – Cl V 0 yrs

               8.   Change of contract for Jason Luebke, 8^th grade softball, from 0 yrs to 1 yr                          

               Resolutions

   1.  Approve Memorandum of Understanding with OAPSE Local #457 regarding an early retirement incentive.

In an effort to maximize savings to the Board of Education and reward employees for their service to the school district, the parties referenced herein have mutually agreed to the provisions stated below regarding an Early Retirement Incentive for eligible classified employees of the Celina City School District:

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

1.  The classified employee must provide a written resignation from his/her position with the school district on or before April 15, 2005.

2.  The following groups of classified employees are eligible for this early retirement incentive providing that each employee has met requirements as set forth by the School Employee Retirement System (SERS):

·         Employee has thirty (30) or more years of retirement credit with SERS (earned and/or purchased credit).

·         Employee has twenty-nine (29) years of retirement credit with SERS (earned and/or purchased credit).

·         Employee has twenty-five (25) years of retirement credit with SERS (earned and/or purchased credit) AND is at least 55 years of age.

·         Employee has five (5) years of retirement credit with SERS (earned and/or purchased credit) AND is at least 60 years of age.

3.       This offer is limited to the first ten (10) classified employees who choose to participate.  If more than ten (10) classified employees accept this offer, this provision will be awarded by seniority according to the approved district wide seniority list in the district. 

BENEFITS:

If a classified employee is eligible and chooses to participate, the Board of Education will provide a retirement incentive, and the employee will have the choice of one of two benefit programs/options:

1.  In addition to the employee’s severance pay, the Board will purchase one year of service credit.

2.  If the classified employee chooses not to accept option one, the Board, in addition to the severance pay will provide a payment of thirty percent (30%) of the employee’s annual compensation excluding extra and/or overtime wages.  This compensation will be paid by November 1, 2005.

EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE CONTINUATION:

After the above enrollment period, the employee will be given the choice of severance or an ERI that modifies Article XXVIII – Severance Pay in the negotiated agreement between OAPSE #457 and the Celina City School District Board of Education.

            This memorandum of understanding shall expire at the end of the current contract.

               2.   Approve the purchase of a Paint Booth Air unit at Coldwater Tri Star. (funds from Reserve Capital fund)                                                                               

               3.   Approve the bid from Re/Max Select, Lowell Ziegenbusch, Realtor, to conduct the sale of the 2005 Tri Star home for advertising costs only. If home is not sold, will list with him to sell home at 5% commission.                                                                                      

               4.   Approve the following donations to the Tri Star Automotive Class:

                     a.   1986 Plymouth Reliant SE Wagon 4D from Edna Frierott (Minster) – Value $525

                     b.   1988 Pontiac Bonneville SSE Sedan 4D from Patricia Peters (Celina) – Value $700

               5.   Approve an overnight trip for the annual student council state conference in April 28-30, 2005.                                                                                   

               D.  Approval of the following Board policies or revisions:

                     1.   ABC & JFB – Student Involvement in Decision Making

                     2.   AC – Nondiscrimination

                     3.   AFC-2 & GCN-2 – Evaluation of Professional Staff

                     4.   BBE – Unexpired Term Fulfillment

                     5.   BHD – Board Member Compensation & Expenses

                     6.   CCA – Local School & School Community Lines of Authority

                     7.   DB/DK – Annual Budget & Appropriations Measure/Budget Modification Authority

                     8.   DJ – Purchasing

                     9.   DJC – Bidding Requirements

                     10.  DJH/DJH-R – Credit Cards

                     11.  DM – Cash in School Buildings

                     12.  EBD & EBD-R – Crisis Management & Considerations for including AEDs

                     13.  EDE & EDE-R – Computer/On-line Services

                     14.  EEAC – School Bus Safety Programs

                     15.  EEACD & EEACD-R – Drug Testing for Personnel Holding a CDL

                     16.  EF/EFB – Food Services Management/Free & Reduced Food Services

                     17.  EHA & EHA-R – Data and Records Retention

                     18.  GBE & GBE-R – Staff Health and Safety

                     19.  GBP – Drug-Free Workplace

                     20.  IE – Organization of Facilities for Instruction

                     21.  IGBH – Alternative School Programs

                     22.  IGBI – English as a Second Language

                     23.  IGD – Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities

                     24.  IGDF – Student Fund-Raising Activities

                     25.  IGDJ – Interscholastic Athletics

                     26.  IGDK – Interscholastic Eligibility

                     27.  IICA & IICA-R – Field Trips

                     28.  JEC – School Admission

                     29.  JECB – Admission of Nonresident Students

                     30.  JFB – Student Involvement in Decision Making

                     31.  JFC – Student Conduct

                     32.  JFCF – Hazing

                     33.  JHG – Reporting Child Abuse

                     34.  KLD & KLD-R – Public Complaints about District Personnel

               Vote on adjusted consensus agenda:

               VOTE: Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Hoyng: Aye. Mr. Rable: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye. Approved.

05-20      Resolution to approve an enterprise zone agreement with Celina Aluminum Precision Technology Inc. and waiving all statutory notice periods.                                 

Mr. Gilmore moved the adoption of the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Mercer County, Ohio, a political subdivision of the State of Ohio (the "County"), and Jefferson Township, Mercer County, Ohio, a political subdivision of the State of Ohio (the "Township"), have created an enterprise zone for the purpose of promoting development and expansion of industry in the area, pursuant to Section 5709.632 of the Ohio Revised Code;

WHEREAS, Celina Aluminum Precision Technology Inc. (the "Company") desires to complete an expansion and improvement of its current manufacturing facility located within the enterprise zone, provided that the appropriate development incentives are available to support the economic viability of the project;

WHEREAS, the Company has submitted a proposed enterprise zone agreement application (the "Application"), dated March 8, 2005, a copy of which was received by the Board of Education of the Celina City School District (the "Board") (attached hereto as Exhibit A);

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that an enterprise zone agreement (the "Agreement") substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B will be executed by and among the Board, the County, the Township and the Company;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5709.63(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, it has been requested that the Board approve the Agreement, including but not limited to the terms of the Agreement that provide for real property and personal property tax exemptions of sixty percent (60%) and one hundred percent (100%), respectively, for ten years;

WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board waive the forty‑five day notice period and the fourteen day notice period required pursuant to Sections 5709.63(C) and 5709.83(A), respectively, of the Ohio Revised Code prior to the County taking formal action to approve the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, in exchange for payments by the Company to the Celina City School District in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement (the "Payments"), the Board has agreed to approve the Agreement, waive the statutory notice periods, and cooperate fully to effectuate the Agreement and the enjoyment by the Company of the benefits of the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD:

Section One:

The Board has received a copy of the Application and the proposed Agreement.

Section Two:

In exchange for the Payments, and pursuant to Section 5709.63(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board hereby approves the Agreement, including but not limited to the terms of the Agreement that provide for real property and personal property tax exemptions of sixty percent (60%) and one hundred percent (100%), respectively, for ten years.

Section Three:

In exchange for the Payments, and pursuant to Sections 5709.63(C) and 5709.83(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board hereby waives the forty‑five day and fourteen day notice periods provided therein and authorizes the County to approve and execute the Agreement as soon as practicable after the date of this Resolution.

Section Four:

In exchange for the Payments, the Board hereby agrees to cooperate fully to effectuate the Agreement and the enjoyment by the Company of the benefits of the Agreement.

Section Five:

The Board hereby requests the approval and execution of the Agreement by the Board of Commissioners of Mercer County as soon as practicable after the Board of Commissioners of Mercer County receives a copy of the Resolution.

Section Six:

True and complete copies of this Resolution, together with the attachments hereto, shall be certified to the County, the Township and by the Clerk of the Board as soon as practicable after the passage of this Resolution.

Section Seven:

It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of the Board and that all deliberations of the Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Mrs. Hoyng seconded the motion and, the roll being called upon the question, the vote resulted as follows:

Mrs. Hoyng: Aye, Mr. Rable: Abstain, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye.

Motion passed and adopted this 21st day of March 2005.

               EXECUTIVE SESSION – O.R.C. §121.22(G)

               Mr. Rable moved, Mr. Fetters 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)(1)   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).

               (G)(2)   To consider the purchase of property for the public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.

      (G)(3)   Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

               (G)(4)   Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

(G)(5)   Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.                       

               (G)(6)   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 declares its intention to hold an executive session on items G.1.8 and G.5 listed above.

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

               Mr. Rable: Aye, Mr. Fetters: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Hoyng: Aye

               Thereupon, the President declared the resolution adopted.

               At 7:01 p.m., the Board went into executive session with the following persons present:

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

               The President declared the meeting back into regular session at 8:20 p.m.

               With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

               ___________________________________                       _______________________________

               Board President                                                         Treasurer

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