CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The Celina City Board of Education met in regular session on February 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of the High School. Mr. Gilmore led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Fetters, Mr. Gilmore, Mrs. Hoyng, and Mrs. Piper answered the roll call. Mrs. Paulus arrived late.

09-08 On a motion by Mrs. Piper and a second by Mrs. Hoyng, the Board set the agenda for the meeting.

VOTE: Mr. Fetters: aye. Mr. Gilmore: Aye, Mrs. Hoyng: Aye, Mrs. Piper: Aye.

Approved.

The Board heard reports from Sheila Baltzell on CEA mini-grants and Wally Ellinger, CEA President.

09-09 The Board on a motion by Mrs. Paulus, seconded by Mrs. Piper, approved the presentation of the consensus agenda.

Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Mike Marbaugh

1. Approve the minutes of the January 12, 2009 organizational meeting, the budget hearing, and the regular meeting.

2. Approve the checks written for January 2009 of $2,704,104.19. Total expenditures for the month of January 2009 were $2,689,895.21.

3. Approve investments for the period. The balance as of February 18, 2009 is $14,957,568.17.

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


6	Food Services	PRESENT	PROPOSED

500	Supplies	$300,000.00	$350,000.00
	Increase by $50,000

18	Public School Support Fund

500	Supplies	$100,000.00	$98,000.00
700	Capital Outlay Replacement	$0.00	$2,000.00
	Total	$100,000.00	$100,000.00

525	Head Start

100	Salary/Wages	$563,000.00	$588,000.00
200	Fringe Benefits	$335,000.00	$360,000.00
	Total	$898,000.00	$948,000.00
	Increase by $50,000.00

572	Title 1

100	Salary/Wages	$272,093.32	$274,488.74
	Increase by $2,395.42

573	Title V

600	Capital Outlay-New	$7,085.70	$6,303.59
	Decrease by $782.11

584	Drug Free Schools

400	Purchased Services	$18,040.27	$15,491.67
	Decrease of $2,548.60
590	Improving Teacher Quality

100	Salary/Wages	$94,502.09	$94,602.09
200	Fringe Benefit	$40,494.40	$40,531.27
	Total	$134,996.49	$135,133.36
	Increase by $136.87

599	Miscellaneous Federal Funds

400	Purchased Services	$21,912.95	$21,926.38
	Increase by $13.43

5. Approve the SM-2 for January 2009.

6. 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.

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, 2009; 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

FUND	Amount to Be Derived from Levies Outside 10 Mill Limitation			Amount Approved by Budget Commission Inside 10 Mill Limitation				County Auditor's Estimate of Tax Rate to Be Levied
								Inside 10 Mill Limit		Outside 10 Mill Limit
	Column II			Column IV				V		VI
Sinking Fund
Bond Fund	1	204	390							3.25
General Fund				1	734		306	4.7
Current Expense	5	806	510							15.30
Emergency Gen. Fund	4	558	152							12.30
TOTAL	11	569	052	1	734		306	4.7		34.60
FUND						Maximum Rate Authorized to Be Levied			County Auditor's Estimate of Yield of Levy (Carry to Schedule A, Column II)
GENERAL FUND:
Current expense levy authorized by voters prior to 1976, plus 1977 for a continuous period of time.						19.05			5	806	510
BOND FUND: Levy authorized by voters on Nov. 7, 1995, for not to exceed 25 years. (currently 3.25 mills)-expires end of calendar year 2020						5.36			1	204	390
Emergency General Fund to avoid an operating deficit: Levy authorized by voters on May 2, 2006 not to exceed 5 years-expires end of calendar year 2011.						12.30			4	558	152

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.

7. Resolution designating a financial institution as a public depository for Sterne, Agee & Leech Inc.

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 & Leech Inc. $5,000,000 at prevailing rates

2. ______________________________________________________________________

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 commencing March 17, 2013, and ending February 23, 2014, both inclusive, subject to the limitations of RC Chapter 135.

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

2. ______________________________________________________________________

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.

8. Resolution designating a financial institution as a public depository for Fifth Third Bank.

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. Fifth Third Bank $5,000,000 at prevailing rates

2. ______________________________________________________________________

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 commencing August 21, 2011, and ending February 23, 2014, both inclusive, subject to the limitations of RC Chapter 135.

1. Fifth Third Bank $5,000,000 at prevailing rates

2. ______________________________________________________________________

9. Resolution designating a financial institution as a public depository for Financial Northeastern and UBS Securities.

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. Financial Northeastern Companies $5,000,000 at prevailing rates

2. UBS Securities $5,000.000 at prevailing rates

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 commencing August 21, 2012, and ending February 23, 2014, both inclusive, subject to the limitations of RC Chapter 135.

1. Financial Northeastern Companies $5,000,000 at prevailing rates

2. UBS Securities $5,000.000 at prevailing rates

Business Manager’s Report – Mr. Matt Miller, Superintendent

Personnel:

1. Recommend approval of the following substitutes for the 2008-09 SY:

Julie Klosterman Deana Bowers

Angelique Kuether Eric Prenger

2. Recommend approval of a 60-day probationary contract for Susan Sanders, cafeteria worker, Step 0/186 days/2 hours, effective 2/12/09.

3. Recommend approval of a change of contract for Linda Schindler from cafeteria worker Step 0/186 days/2 hours to cafeteria worker Step 0/186 days/2.5 hours, effective 01/09/09.

4. Hire Sarah Mulholland, cafeteria worker, Step 0/186 days/3 hours, effective 11/24/08, completed 60-day probation.

5. Hire Valerie Fetters, teacher assistant, Step 0/187 days/5.25 hours, effective 12/08/08, completed 60-day probation.

Resolution:

1. Recommend approval to advertise for bids for the following:

a. Fertilizer and weed control – 1 year

Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Matt Miller

Personnel:

1. Recommend approval of the following substitutes for the 2008-09 SY:

Nikki Barger Eric Klosterman Michelle Boyer

Jason Lininger Brittany Firks Chad Sapp

Doug Giere Jill Steinemann Sara Homan

Craig Wolters Cory Howell Sierra Wynk

Doloros Irish

2. Recommend approval of the resignation, due to retirement, of Sam Key, DCT teacher, after 35 years, effective May 29, 2009.

3. Recommend approval of the following supplemental contract for the 2008-09 SY:

a. Dan Gudorf, Assistant MS track Class V 0 years

b. Kim Uhlenhake, Assistant MS track Class V 0 years

4. Recommend approval of the following non-staff pupil activity program contracts for the 2008-09 school year:

a. Kelli Williams, JV softball Class IV 0 yrs

b. Jeff Collins, 8^th head softball Class IV 0 yrs

5. Recommend approval of the following volunteer, as needed for the 2008-09 SY:

a. Kevin Kramer – JV baseball

b. Brian Edwards – 9^th baseball

6. Recommend approval of the following athletic event worker for the 2008-09 SY:

a. Derek Gagle, Middle School

Resolutions:

1. Recommend approval of the following overnight trips:

a. FBLA State Leadership Conference – March 12-13, 2009 to Columbus.

b. Student Council’s State Conference –March 26-28, 2009 to Columbus.

c. Football players to a camp in Ada, Ohio – July 27-29, 2009.

Tri Star:

1. Recommend approval to accept a donation of a 1992 Dodge Shadow car to the Tri Star Career Compact Automotive class from Dennis Hirt, Celina Ohio. Value is $200.

With no items being removed from the consensus agenda, Mr. Gilmore called for a vote.

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

Approved.

Mr. Miller updated the Board on the following items:

1. Governor Strickland’s Educational Reform Plan.

2. Technology update.

3. Band uniform purchase and possible advance of funds

09-10 EXECUTIVE SESSION – O.R.C. §121.22(G)

Mrs. Hoyng moved, Mrs. Paulus 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 check marked 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 declare its intention to hold an executive session on item (G)(1) 2 as listed above.

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

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

Thereupon, the President declared the resolution adopted.

At 6:46 p.m., the Board went into executive session with the following persons present:

The Board Members only. Mr. Miller and Mr. Marbaugh attend parts of the executive session.

The President declared the meeting back into regular session at 9:11 p.m.

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.

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Board President Treasurer

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