CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

March 16, 2009

The Celina City Board of Education met in regular session on March 16, 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, Mrs. Paulus and Mrs. Piper answered the roll call.

09-11      On a motion by Mrs. Hoyng, seconded by Mrs. Piper, the Board set the agenda as presented.

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

            Mrs. Piper: Aye. Approved.

               The Board reports from the High School Student Council Representatives and Jason Luebke, High School Principal on possible high school schedule changes for 2010-2011 SY. 

09-12      The Board on a motion by Mrs. Hoyng, seconded by Mrs. Piper, approved the presentation of the consensus agenda.

               Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Mike Marbaugh

               1.   Approve the minutes of the February 23, 2009 regular meeting.         2.   Approve the checks written for February 2009 of $2,604,582.77.  Total expenditures for February 2009 were $2,594,353.31.

3.   Approve investments for the period. The balance as of March 9, 2009 is $17,982,005.13.

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 2009.

               6.   Acceptance of donations from:

      a.   Celina Noted Club to the band uniform replacement fund of $20,000 for the purchase of band uniforms.

b.   Celina Athletic Boosters to Celina Softball of $2,000 for a pitching machine.

c.   Women of the Moose of $500 to the Intermediate School Media Center for encyclopedias.

               7.   Recommend approval of an advance of funds from the General Fund to the Band Uniform Replacement Fund of $20,000.

               Business Manager’s Report – Mr. Mike McKirnan

               Personnel

               1.   Hire classified substitutes for the 2008-09 SY:                   

                     Mary Grillot         Pamela Rasawehr         Jacob Sutter

               2.   Recommend approval of the resignation, due to retirement of Joyce Linn, West Building Secretary, after 25 years of service, effective July 1, 2009.

               3.   Recommend approval of the resignation, due to retirement of Judy Bowers, West Library Aide, after 31 years of service, effective May 31, 2009.

               4.    Recommend a 60-day probationary contract for Kelly Anderson, East Teacher Assistant – Step 0/187 days/6.75 hours, as needed, effective 2/23/09.

               Resolution

1.       Recommend the Board accept the lowest and best bid for fertilizer and weed control from Green Acres at the total cost of $7,770 for 2009. (Last year’s cost $8,300).

               2.   Recommend the Board accept the lowest and best bid of Bruns, Gant and Toms Insurance at the cost of $64,613 for a one year premium (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010.  This bid meets or exceeds the bid specifications for the District’s insurance package which includes: Special/Earthquake/Building Contents/Boilers – All Risk Inland Marine Insurance – Fleet Insurance – General Liability Insurance – Commercial Umbrella Insurance.

               Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Matt Miller

               Personnel

               1.   Hire certified substitutes for the 2008-09 SY:

                     Beth Fullenkamp     David Hamberg     Dora McAfee

               2.   Recommend approval of the resignation, due to retirement of Steve Penhorwood, HS Social Studies, after 25 years of service, effective May 29, 2009.

               3.   Recommend approval of the following administrative contracts beginning 2009-10 SY:

Lynn Avery, Technology Director – 3 years

Scott Braun, Assistant Treasurer – 3 years

Nancy Hartings, Special Education Supervisor. – 2 years

Bruce Boley, Athletic Director – 2 years

Jason Luebke, High School Principal – 3 years

Carol Schroyer, Head Start Director – 3 years

Curt Shellabarger, Curriculum Director– 3 years

Michelle Self, Director of Early Childhood Services– 3 years

Ann Esselstein, Middle School Principal – 3 years

Tim Buschur, Tri Star Director. – 3 years

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

                     Jenna Schleucher – Assistant JV softball

                     Joel Zacharias – Assistant 8^th   grade softball

               Resolution

1.       The Celina City School District Board of Education requests that the Mercer County Educational Service Center explore the potential efficiencies of scale and cost savings through a merger with the Auglaize County Educational Service Center.

               Head Start

               1.   Head Start report

With nothing being removed from the Consensus agenda and after all items were discussed, Mr. Gilmore called for the vote.

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

                           Mr. Fetters: Aye. Approved

09-13      On a motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mrs. Paulus, the Board changed the location of the May 18^th Board of Education meeting from the Education Complex Conference Room to the High School Lecture Hall at 6:00 p.m.

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

                           Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved.

               In other items, Mr. Miller addressed the following items;

1.    Information on the Governor’s proposed budget.

2.       Ohio Improvement Process

3.       Technology update

The Board was also updated on proposed changes in the compensation agreement on TIF areas with the City of Celina.

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

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