CELINA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE HALL JANUARY 13, 2020 6:00 p.m

The Celina City Board of Education met in their annual organizational session on January 13, 2020 at 6:00p.m. in the Lecture Hall of the High School. President Pro Tem Bill Sell called the meeting to order and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Oath of Office

Mr. Sommer administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Sell, Mrs. Guingrich and Mrs. Vorhees who were all elected to a new term of office beginning January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023.

Mr. Huber, Mr. Sell, Mrs. Guingrich, Mr. Gilmore and Mrs. Vorhees answered the roll call.

Election of Officers for 2020

Board President – Call for Nominations Mrs. Vorhees nominated Mr. Sell
Being no other nominations from the floor, the vote was as follows:

Mrs. Vorhees Mr. Gilmore Mrs. Guingrich Mr. Huber
Mr. Sell

Mr. Sell Mr. Sell Mr. Sell Mr. Sell Mr. Sell

Mr. Sell was elected as Board President.

Board Vice President – Call for Nominations Mr. Huber nominated Mrs. Guingrich
Being no other nominations from the floor, the vote was as follows:

Mr. Huber Mrs. Vorhees Mr. Gilmore Mr. Sell
Mrs. Guingrich

Mrs. Guingrich Mrs. Guingrich Mrs. Guingrich Mrs. Guingrich Mrs. Guingrich

Mrs. Guingrich was elected as Board Vice President.

Mr. Sommer administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected President and Vice President.

20-01	The Board on a motion by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Huber, set the agenda as presented.

VOTE: Mr. Huber: Aye, Mr. Sell: Aye, Mrs. Guingrich: Aye, Mrs. Vorhees: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved.

Board President Mr. Sell asked the Board Members if they were satisfied with their current roles as Board Liaisons.. Being no objections, the Board Liaisons will remain the same for 2020, as follows:

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD LIAISONS: Board President 1. Legislative – Mr. Sell
2. Tax Abatement – Mr. Huber 3. Community – Mrs. Vorhees 4. Head Start – Mr. Gilmore
5. Student Achievement – Mrs. Guingrich

19-02                 On a motion by Mrs. Guingrich, seconded by Mrs. Vorhees, the Board approved the presentation of the consensus agenda for the organizational session.

A. Establishment of Board meeting times and dates for 2020: DATE	TIME	DAY February 10, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday March 16, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday April 20, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday May 18, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday June 15, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday July 20, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday August 17, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday September 21, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday October 19, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday November 16, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday December 21, 2020	6:00 p.m.	Monday

PLACE
H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall Education Complex Education Complex Education Complex H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall H.S. Lecture Hall

B. Authorize the Treasurer to:
1. Pay all bills as they are presented to him provided those funds are available in the appropriated accounts approved by the Board of Education.
2. Invest interim and/or inactive funds at the most productive interest rates whenever funds are available.
3. Request advances on local taxes due to the school district from the County Auditor when funds are available. (Along with the President of the Board of Education)

C. Resolution to establish a Board Service Fund for the Celina Board of Education in the amount of  $7,500.00	. (Maximum allowable $7,500.00)

D. Approve the following organizational resolutions:
1. Appointment of Dr. Ken Schmiesing and Tom Sommer as purchasing agents for the school district during CY 2020
2. Authorize the Superintendent to employ such temporary personnel as needed for emergency situations. Personnel will be presented for approval by the board at the next meeting and/or special meeting.

3. Authorize the Treasurer and the Superintendent to attend professional meetings outside the school district for the benefit of the Celina City School District.
4. Authorize the memberships in the following organizations: a. Ohio Association of School Business Officials
b. Buckeye Association of School Administrators c. Ohio School Boards Association
d. American Association of School Administrators e. American Vocational Association
f.	Ohio Vocational Association
g. Ohio Trade & Industrial Education Association h. Vocational Supervisors Association
i.	Celina/Mercer County Chamber of Commerce j.	Grand Lake Safety Council
k. Northwest Ohio Educational Research Council
5. Authorize the payment of “out of pocket” expenses for the Tri Star Advisory Council members representing Celina City Schools.

After discussion of the agenda items and having no items removed, Mr. Sell called for the vote.

VOTE: Mr. Huber: Aye, Mr. Sell: Aye, Mrs. Guingrich: Aye, Mrs. Vorhees: Aye, Mr. Gilmore: Aye. Approved.

H. Board declaration of insurance coverage: A board member is entitled to purchase and pay 100% of the premium for health, dental.

HEALTH/Rx	DENTAL

1. Mr. Gilmore	No X	Yes___

2. Mrs. Guingrich	No X	Yes___

2. Mr. Huber	No X	Yes___

3. Mr. Sell	No X	Yes___

5. Mrs. Vorhees	No X	Yes___

No X	Yes___

No X	Yes___

No X	Yes___

No X	Yes___

No X	Yes___

With no other business, Mr. Sell adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

____________________________________ Board President

____________________________ Treasurer