CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

March 17, 2008

               The Celina City Board of Education met in regular session on March 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of the High School.  Mr. Fetters called the meeting to order and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mr. Fetters, Mr. Gilmore, Mrs. Paulus and Mrs. Piper answered the roll call.  Mrs. Hoyng arrived late.

08-11      On a motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mrs. Paulus, the board set the agenda as presented.

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

                           Approved

The Board heard reports from the High School Student Council advisor and Debbie Lehman and Phil Long on the CEA activities.

08-12      On a motion by Mrs. Piper, seconded by Mrs. Paulus, the Board approved the presentation of the consensus agenda.

               Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Mike Marbaugh

               1.   Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2008 regular meeting.            

         2.   Approve the checks written for February 2008 of $2,956,140.17. Total expenditures for February 2008 were $ 2,939,657.02.                               

               3.   Approve investments for the period. The balance as of March 10, 2008 is $16,206,752.08.   

4.   Approve an amended annual appropriation resolution. (Note: only the adjustments to the previous document appear in the Minutes).                

               5.   Approve the SM-2 for February 2008 and a revised SM-1.

               6.   Resolution designating a financial institution as a Public Depository.

WHEREAS, an application described below have been received from the following institution in the maximum amount indicated after each said name, at the interest rate as to interim deposits indicated:

1.       Sterne, Agee  & Leach, Inc.                                   $5,000,000                  at prevailing rates

WHEREAS, the above named institution making an application for public moneys of the Celina City Board of Education has agreed, pursuant to RC 135.18, in consideration of the award of public moneys, before receiving the initial or any subsequent deposits, to pledge to and deposit with the Treasurer or the Celina City Board of Education as security for repayment of all public moneys of the Celina City Board of Education to be deposited in the institution during the period of designation pursuant to award, eligible securities of aggregate market value equal to the excess of the amount of public moneys to be at the time so deposited, over and above such portion or amount of such moneys as is at such time insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of the Federal Government, or surety company bonds which, when executed, shall be for an amount equal to such excess amount;

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the interim deposits of public moneys of the Celina City Board of Education be and the same are awarded to the following named institution hereby designated depository of the type indicated, in the maximum amount indicated after each said name, at the rate of interest as to interim deposits indicated, for a period of five years commencing March 18, 2008, and ending March 17, 2013, both inclusive, subject to the limitations of RC Chapter 135.

1.       Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc.                                      $5,000,000                 at prevailing rates

BE IT RESOLVED, further that a duplicate copy of this resolution of designation and award shall be certified to the Treasurer of the Celina City Board of Education who shall deposit the public funds of the Celina City Board of Education in accordance with the awards hereby made after causing each of the institutions to which public moneys of the Celina City Board of Education have been awarded to pledge and deposit with the Treasurer the security in the manner required by RC 135.18.

               Business Manager’s Report – Mr. Mike McKirnan

               Personnel     

               1.  Hire classified substitutes for the 2007-08 SY:                    

                     Connie Howell                             Melissa Sidenbender

                     Sam Lane                                    LaDonna VanDeventer

               2.   Recommend approval of the retirement of Patricia Lane (29 yrs), Assistant Cafeteria Manager, effective May 28, 2008.

               3.   Recommend approval of the retirement of Henri Giesige (16 yrs), Teacher Assistant, effective May 31, 2008.

               4.   Recommend approval of a 30-day probationary contract for Wayne Fisher, bus driver, 187 days/1/2 route (now full route, since Wayne has the other ½), effective March 31, 2008.

               5.   Recommend approval of a change of contract for Rebecca Koesters, Bus Driver, requests 9 deduct days for April 24- May 9, 2009.

               Resolution

1.       Recommend approval of the lowest and best bids of:                     

Knous Lawn – 3 yr Mowing, Trimming & Field marking bid for Section 1 at $1,233 per time.

Best Lawn Services – 3 yr Mowing, Trimming bid for Section 2 at $280 per time.

Green Acres – 1 yr Fertilizer and Weed Control for Group 1 and Group 2 at $8,300 per year.    

2.       Recommend approval of the lowest and best bus bid of Cardinal Bus Sales, Lima OH for one 2009 – 72-passenger Blue Bird School Bus at the cost of $64,065 with trade-in:           Stock Bus                     $70,765.                                                  

                     Discount                                           -200.

                     #12 Trade-in                                  -6,500.

                     Total                                            $64,065

               Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Matt Miller

               Personnel

               1.   Hire certified substitutes for the 2007-08 SY:

                     Harry Florence Jr.                       Brian Sherman 

                     Jamie Heitkamp                           Janie Stammen  Mary Hinton    

               2.   Recommend approval of the retirement of Kris Hall, business teacher, after 29 years of service, effective May 30, 2008.

               3.   Recommend approval of a change of contract for Kelly Black, teacher, requests a deduct day for March 20, 2008.

               4.   Recommend approval of the following sports worker:

                           Andrew Menchhofer

               5.   Recommend approval of the following volunteer coaches:

                     Jeff Collins – softball                                Ron Kuhn – softball

6.       Recommend approval of the following administrative contracts beginning 2008-09 SY:

Sue Aukerman – 3 year                                        Julie Schosker – 3 year

Kevin Mast – 3 year                                             Sally Tatham – 3 year

Mike McKirnan – 1 year                                      Paul Woeste – 3 year

Connie Rose – 3 year

               Tri Star:

1.       Recommend approval to reimburse Bonnie Dahlinghaus $40 for participation in the Early Childhood Education curriculum meeting on February 12, 2008.

2.       Recommend approval to adopt the following course of studies:                               

a.   Career Based Intervention                             

b.   Graphic Communications                               

               With no items being removed from the consensus agenda, the vote was called.

               VOTE: Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Hoyng: Aye, Mrs. Paulus: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye,

                           Mr. Fetters: Aye. Approved.

The Board reviewed a transportation cost analysis report and heard reports and updates from Mr. Miller about the Levy, Ohio School facilities Commissions and Kindergarten screening.

               With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

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