AGENDA

CORY-RAWSON BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

                                                  HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM

5:00 p.m.                                                                                                                     March 11, 2010

 

 

Cory-Rawson Local Schools

Mission Statement

The mission of the Cory-Rawson Local School District, an exceptional, rural educational system in Northwest Ohio, is to assure an education tailored to the individual needs of students by developing sound moral judgment, creative problem solving through challenging coursework, opportunities beyond the classroom and a hive of advanced technology through state-of-the-art facilities, a dedicated staff, and a partnership with the community.

 

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. 

 

I.                    CALL TO ORDER – Joe Mattoon, President

 

II.                 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

III.               ROLL CALL

 

IV.              WORK SESSION

 

V.                 ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Education at _______p.m.

­            _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                    _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

Dates to Remember:

            March 15    Girls’ Basketball Banquet

            March 16    MS Band/Choir Concert

            March 18    FFA Blood Drive

            March 22    Boys’ Basketball Banquet

            March 23    Band/Choir Parent & Student Chicago Trip Meeting

            March 26    HS Play – The Canterbury Tale

            March 27    HS Play – The Canterbury Tale

            March 29    Wrestling Banquet

            March 31    FFA Banquet

            April 1 – 5  Spring Break

            April 8        C-R Board of Education Meeting

            May 6         Scheduled 2-Hour Delay     

            May 6         K-2nd Grade Operetta

            May 13       HS Band/Choir Awards Concert

            May 13       C-R Board of Education Meeting*                            *Must reschedule due to concert

            May 18       MS Band/Choir Awards Concert

            May 20       Last Day for Seniors

            May 27       Last Day for Students

            May 27       BOE Senior Breakfast/Graduation Rehearsal

            May 30       Graduation

 

 

AGENDA

                           CORY-RAWSON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

                                                             HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                 March 11, 2010

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item "From the Floor."

I.                    CALL TO ORDER – Joe Mattoon, President

II.                 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III.               WELCOME

IV.              ROLL CALL

V.                 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

·         Student Achievement Liaison Report – John Rader

·         Student Council Report

·         From the Floor**

** Any person or group wishing to place an item on the agenda shall register their intent with the Superintendent no later than five (5) days prior to the scheduled regular meeting.  Also, in order to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation will be permitted at each meeting.

VI.              COMMUNICATIONS

·         Legislative Report – R. Rader

·         Correspondence

VII.            REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES

·         February 11, 2010 Regular Meeting

Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve the minutes as presented.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

VIII.         TREASURER’S REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS

·         Review and Approval of the February Paid Bills.

·         Review and Approval of the Financial Report.

·         Approve the tax rates and amounts as determined by the County Auditor for the tax year 2009 (for collection in year 2010).

·         Approve the continuance of accrual of interest in the Athletics, Auxiliary Services, Food Service and Permanent Improvement Funds.

·         Approve Advances within the General Fund as presented.

Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve the Treasurer’s Recommendations as presented.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman


IX.               PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS & REVIEW OF SUPERVISORS’ REPORTS

 

X.                 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS

1)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve Mrs. Hartman and FCCLA students attending the State FCCLA Convention on April 15-17, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.

                        _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

2)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve the attendance of Mr. Marx and FFA members at the State FFA Convention in Columbus, Ohio on April 29-30 and May 1, 2010.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

3)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve an overnight trip for 6th grade students on May 5-6, 2010 to YMCA’s Camp Willson, Bellefontaine, Ohio, sponsored by SOS.

                        _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

4)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve a two-year administrative contract for Ann Spuller for the position of Elementary Principal effective August 1, 2010 expiring July 31, 2012.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

5)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to offer Robert Hlasko a two-year administrative contract for the position of Middle School Principal/Transportation Supervisor effective August 1, 2010 expiring July 31, 2012.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

6)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to accept Christine Meyer’s resignation as Vocal Music Instructor due to retirement effective May 30, 2010.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

7)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve the Open Enrollment Policy for 2010-2011.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

8)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve the following resolution for the adoption of additional responsible bidder workforce standards for the CFAP project:

      WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Cory-Rawson Local School District (the “Board”) is undertaking improvements to the District’s facilities (the “Project”) through the Ohio School Facilities Commission’s Classroom Facilities Assistance Program and including certain improvements funded solely by the Board; and

      WHEREAS, the Ohio School Facilities Commission provides Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction (“Standard Conditions”) for use with bid and award of construction contracts with contractors performing work on the Project; and

      WHEREAS, the Ohio School Facilities Commission permits boards of education to include additional criteria for evaluation of bidder responsibility in the Standard Conditions and specifically approved eighteen Model Responsible Bidder Workforce Standards on July 26, 2007, which may be adopted by a Board in whole or in part and with modifications when approved by the Ohio School Facilities Commission; and

      WHEREAS, the Superintendent, working with its Legal Counsel and the Construction Manager, reviewed the additional standards and discussed with the Board the recommended adoption of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 16 from the standards, with modifications, which are set forth in the attached document, all of which have been approved by the Ohio School Facilities Commission; and

      WHEREAS, in addition to these additional standards, the Board wishes to include the requirement that the construction workers on site have criminal background checks and that a local participation goal be included in the Contract Documents to encourage use of local companies and businesses;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Cory-Rawson Local School District that:

1.   The Board affirms its intent to adopt items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 16 from the list of standards included in the Ohio School Facilities Commission’s resolution dated July 26, 2007, with modifications as stated in the attached document, all of which were previously discussed and considered and will be submitted to the Ohio School Facilities Commission for approval.

2.   The Board also approves the inclusion of (1) a requirement that all construction workers working on the Project site obtain a criminal background check, as required by the Ohio Revised Code for other individuals who are on school property, as a condition precedent to being on-site performing construction work, and (2) a local participation goal to encourage the use by contractors of local companies and businesses to perform work on the Project.

 3.  The Board directs the Construction Manager to include the additional standards listed in item 1 above, as revised, and the requirements listed in item 2 above in the Standard Conditions included with all bid packages issued for the CFAP improvements after this date and to use these standards in the evaluation of the responsibility of bidders for award of construction contracts for the Project, after approval by the Ohio School Facilities Commission.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 


9)       Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve the following resolution to hire the engineering firm of Van Horn, Hoover & Associates, Inc. to provide surveying services and authorizing the Superintendent to enter into an agreement for services:

      WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Cory-Rawson Local School District (the “Board”) is undertaking improvements to the District’s facilities (the “Project”) through the Ohio School Facilities Commission’s Classroom Facilities Assistance Program, which consist of a new K-8 school building as Segment 1 of the program; and

      WHEREAS, the services of a licensed surveyor are required to survey the Project site included in the Project, and, on behalf of the Board, proposals were solicited from qualified firms, as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 153.65, et seq., to provide the required survey services; and
      WHEREAS, the Construction Manager, on behalf of the Board, solicited proposals from qualified consultants, reviewed those proposals with District representatives, and recommends that the Board select Van Horn, Hoover & Associates, Inc. as the surveying firm most qualified to provide the required surveying services for the Project; and
      WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement, in a form reviewed by legal counsel, with Van Horn, Hoover & Associates, Inc. to provide the required surveying services; 

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Cory-Rawson Local School District, based upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, as follows:

1.       Based upon the information shared with the Board, Van Horn, Hoover & Associates, Inc. is determined to be the most qualified consultant to provide surveying services for the Project and is selected to serve as the surveyor for the Project.

2.       The Superintendent is authorized to enter into the agreement with Van Horn, Hoover & Associates, Inc. on behalf of the Board to provide the required services for an amount not to exceed $9,200.00, and the Treasurer is authorized to issue a purchase order for the surveying services.

                        _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

10)    Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to approve the use of Cory-Rawson athletic facilities by local youth, pony league and ACME baseball, girls’ softball, soccer, midget football, basketball and wrestling teams/clubs for the 20010 seasons.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

11)    Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to non-renew the following 2009-2010 winter sports season supplemental contracts:

                                    Blake Blackburn – Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach

                                    Aaron Long – Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach

                                    Bill Stoner – Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach

                                    Cody McPherson – JH Boys’ Basketball Coach

                                    Tom Alspach – JH Boys’ Basketball Coach

                                    Zack Bame – Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach

                                    Rachel Diller – JV Girls’ Basketball Coach

                                    Leisa Stratton – Assistant Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach

                                    Rick Marshall – JH Girls’ Basketball Coach

                                    Mallory Myers – JH Girls’ Basketball Coach

                                    Justin Parkins – Head Varsity Wrestling Coach

                                    Dane Riker – Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach

                                    Mark Klausing – JH Wrestling Coach

                                    Josh Powell – JH Wrestling Coach

                                    Doug Swisher – JH Wrestling Coach

                                    Wayne Young – JH Wrestling Coach

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

12)    Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ to accept payment in lieu of taxes from Superintendent Jay Arbaugh in the amount of $1,305.85.

                        _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                            _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

 

 

XI.               BOARD ITEMS

·         April regular meeting – Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. in the high school community room.

 

XII.            CONSIDERATION ITEMS

 

XIII.          DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

XIV.         EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ at _________ p.m. to go into executive session for one or more of the following purposes:

A.     The appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensa­tion of an employee or the investigation of charges or complaints against

B.     Text Box: Circle OneThe purchase of property for public purposes or the sale of property at

C.     Conference with the board’s attorney to discuss matters which are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

D.     Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees.

E.      Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.

F.      Specialized details of security arrangements.

                                    _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                                _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman

President Joe Mattoon declared the Board out of executive session at ________ p.m.

 

XV.            ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ______________________ & 2nd by _________________________ at _______ p.m. to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Education.

­                        _____ Mattoon                         _____ J. Rader                         _____ R. Rader

                                    _____ Wagner                         _____ Wieman