Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
March 12, 2018
The Hicksville Exempted Village Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The meeting was opened by President, Minda Jones, with the following Board members answering roll call:
Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Jennifer Caryer moved and Craig Eiden seconded to approve the following proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Malika Haver has completed the 2017-2018 season
by qualifying as a team member for the OHSAA State Gymnastics Tournament; and
WHEREAS, it is especially desirous at this time to publcily express
the appreciation of the Hicksville Administration and Board of
Education and commend this athlete and her coaches for this fine
achievement; and
WHEREAS, it is proper and fitting to accord official recognition to
this athlete and coaching staff for this outstanding example of what
dedication and talent can accomplish;
NOW, THEREFORE, we as the Administration and Members of
the Hicksville Exempted Village Schools Board of Education,
issue this proclamation as a tribute of appreciation from the
entire Hicksville Exempted Village School District and urge our
citizenry to approve and support those events that honor this
fine young adult and her coaches for bringing recognition and
honor to the Hicksville Exempted Village School District.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, we have hereunto subscribed our
names and have properly entered this resolution into the
minutes of the Hicksville Exempted Village Schools Board of
Education meeting this 12th day of March, Two Thousand
Eighteen.
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
PRESENTATIONS
Andy Hunter, Middle School Prinicpal, was present to discuss the National Amazing Shake Competition that recently took place at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. He then introduced Joda Freese and Katie Chapman who participated in the event. They presented a short PowerPoint presentation detailing the activities that took place.
Jay Turnbull and Barry Parsons then spoke to the board about the possiblity of implementing an Athletic Hall of Fame. This would consist of a video board monitor that may be located in the Commons area for all to view as they wish. Mr. Parsons noted that this is currently being implemented at Defiance City Schools and is quite well received. The Board would like to form a committee and proceed at a later date.
PRINCIPAL REPORTS
Kiersten Coffman, Elementary School Principal, discussed the following.
Family Literacy Night Math Club Party
Kindergarten and 1st Grade program directed by Mr. Chris Olsen
There are 78 children currently registered for Kindergarten screening
PRIDE for 3rd and 4th Grade
Andy Hunter, Middle School Principal, discussed the following.
Evaluations State Testing
Student of the Quarter Luncheon Spring Break
7th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament Band/Choir Concert
8th Grade visit at Four County Career Center
Jeff Slattery, High School Principal, discussed the following.
15 Students Visit to APT/Stoett Industries/Gordon Creek Granite For Skilled Trades
Academic Team – GMC 4th Place APT Training Interviews
Senior Coronation Spring Band/Choir Concert Innovative Interviews Winter Sports/Clubs Congratulations
Senior Class Field Trip High School Musical
Junior Class Field Trip to Four County Career Center
Student Council Student Exchange Program
ACT Testing
FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER REPORT
There was nothing to report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Countryman reported that there will be an introduction and meeting on Monday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Keith Countryman, Superintendent, discussed the following.
April 7th – Land Auction Student/Parent Safety Meetings
Safety Glass Updating Staff Keyfobs/Badges
Athletic Facilties Bus Lease/Purchase Options
Security Buzzer System for Outside Entrances – $5485.00 (estimated cost)
Solar Project Contract – Not yet completed by the school attorneys
CONSENT AGENDA
Stephanie Mazur moved and Jennifer Caryer seconded the motion to remove the following items from the consent agenda.
- Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2018-2019 school year. (pending certification and background check)
A.J. Klausing – Assistant Special Teams Football Coach
Ryan Miser – Assistant Football Coordinator
- Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2018-2019 school year. (pending certification and background check)
Brent Brickel – Jr. High Football Coach
Jon Diehl – Assistant Football Coach
Ed Tunis – Assistant Jr. High Football Coach
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
MINUTES AND FINANCIALS
Jared Wonderly moved and Craig Eiden seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
- Minutes from the regular board meeting on February 12, 2018 and work session on February 12, 2018.
- Treasurer’s Report
- Cash Reconciliation as of February 2018.
- Financial Statements for February 2018.
- Accept the following donations:
$ 75.00 from Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors LLC for Track
$ 200.00 from Jim Schmidt Family of Dealerships for Track
$ 250.00 from Nancy Meek for Scholarship in memory of
Noah Karacson
$ 265.00 from Various Donors in memory of Eddie Huston
$ 300.00 from Parent Teacher Organization for Middle School Supply Store
$ 500.00 from Mike & Marlene Wolfrum for Scholarship in memory of Noah Karacson
$ 500.00 from Bob & Shelly Weatherhead for Scholarship in
memory of Francesca Weatherhead
$ 785.00 from Various Donors in memory of David Michael
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
Craig Eiden moved and Stephanie Mazur seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
- Recommend to approve Melissa Tope as Public Records Training Designee.
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
EMPLOYMENT/CERTIFIED STAFF
Stephanie Mazur moved and Jennifer Caryer seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
- Recommend to approve the following supplemental contract for the 2017-2018 school year.
Elaine Gerken – High School Musical Director
- Recommend to approve the following as PRIDE Teachers at a rate of $26.88 per hour for the 2017-2018 school year.
Heather Chapman Alex North
Dianne Culler Jessica Saunders
Linda Lindquist Lisa Slattery
Loretta Mendenhall Angie Smith
Beth Stuckey
- Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2018-2019 school year. (pending certification and background check)
Alex North – Assistant Jr. High Volleyball Coach
Lisa Slattery – Assistant Volleyball Coach
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
EMPLOYMENT/CLASSIFIED STAFF
Jared Wonderly moved and Jennifer Caryer seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
- Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2017-2018 school year. (pending certification and background check)
Lisa Early – Co-Prom Advisor
Danelle Myers – Co-Prom Advisor
- Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2018-2019 school year. (pending certification and background check)
Eric Bassett – Assistant Golf Coach
Angie Freese – Jr. High Volleyball Coach
Jake North – Weight Room Strength/Conditioning Coach
Carmen Vasquez – Freshman Volleyball Coach
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
SERVICES AND AGREEMENTS
Craig Eiden moved and Jared Wonderly seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
- Recommend to approve a service agreement with Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (NwOESC) per Ohio Revised Code 3313.845. This agreement will begin on July 1, 2018, and shall terminate on June 30, 2019.
- Recommend to approve a Special Education service agreement with Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (NwOESC) for the 2018-2019 school year per Ohio Revised Code 3313.845. The total projected cost is $522,335.00.
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
Jennifer Caryer moved and Stephanie Mazur seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
- Recommend to approve the following.
JOINT AGREEMENT APPOINTING THE BUSINESS
ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE
CENTER TO SERVE AS THE BUSINESS ADVISORY
COUNCIL FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
As the Hicksville Exempted Village School District Board of Education (“Board”)
has entered into an agreement under R.C. 3313.843 and/or R.C. 3313.845 to
receive any services from the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center
Governing Board (“ESC”), the Board is not required to appoint a business
advisory council pursuant to R.C. 3313.82, R.C. 3313.821, and applicable laws
as the Board and ESC hereby agree that the ESC’s business advisory council
shall represent the business of the Hicksville Exempted Village School District
consistent with the authority granted by the Ohio General Assembly. This
agreement shall remain in full force and effect until either the Board or ESC
terminates the same by formal resolution.
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jared Wonderly moved and Craig Eiden seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
- Recommend to approve the school calendar for the 2018-2019 school year.
- Recommend to extend recognition and congratulations to the following middle school students for representing Hicksville at the National Shake Competition in Atlanta on February 9, 2018 – February 11, 2018.
Katie Chapman Joda Freese
- Recommend to extend recognition and congratulations to Miciah Ankney for representing Hicksville at the OHSAA District Wrestling Tournament.
- Recommend to extend recognition and congratulations to the 7th Grade Boys Basketball team for finishing first place at the Hicksville Tournament.
- Recommend to extend recognition and congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team for their GMC Championship and their Sectional Tournament Championship.
- Recommend to extend recognition to Science Fair Advisor Kathy Laney, faculty members, and a host of volunteers, for their work and dedication to the students in preparation for the Science Fair.
- Recommend to extend recognition and congratulations to the following High School students for their superior award ratings at the Science Fair held on February 12, 2018.
Laney Balser Michael Myers
Katelyn Bergman Noelle Nuttle
Angela Betz Emma Payne
Sophie Clark Emily Sanders
Janice Green Micah Schroeder
Samantha Klima Isaac Strubing
Ethan Laney Makayla Sullivan
Taylor Larry Nathalie Swenson
Maddie Lister Joshua Swift
Kalista McKinney Parker Thiel
Alexa Michael Lexi Witte
Mackenzie Miller Peyton Yoder
- Recommend to extend recognition and congratulations to the following High School students for their superior award ratings at the Regional Science Fair held on March 3, 2018.
Angela Betz Mackenzie Miller
Samantha Klima Emma Payne
Taylor Larry Micah Schroeder
Alexa Michael Makayla Sullivan
Joshua Swift
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
Jennifer Caryer moved and Jared Wonderly seconded the motion to approve the following as stated.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SCHOOL SAFETY AND REDUCING VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, school violence has become an epidemic in the United States of America;
WHEREAS, the children and school employees of our nation deserve to attend school without fear of death or injury, and their families deserve to send them to school without the same fear;
WHEREAS, there is a mutual responsibility of all citizens to address this problem and the responsibility for preventing violent incidents cannot be relegated to school districts alone;
WHEREAS, multiple studies have shown that the majority of Americans support action to eliminate violence in our schools;
WHEREAS, school board members, administrators, employees and community members should work together with lawmakers, legal counsel, law enforcement and security experts to determine how best to ensure student safety in their district;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hicksville Exempted Village Schools Board of Education implores the President of the United States, the Governor of the State of Ohio, the United States Congress, and the Ohio General Assembly to prioritize the protection of students and school employees by enacting legislation with funding for the following:
- Enhanced mental health services and substance abuse treatment so that all individuals, including children, have sufficient access to these services.
- Increased access to school safety measures, including, but not limited to, School Resource Officers (SROs), school safety infrastructure, and other security measures designed to protect students and staff from an active shooter on school grounds.
- Training for school employees and enhanced coordination with law enforcement agencies and first responders to ensure appropriate responses to incidents of violence in schools.
- Preserving the balance between the right to own firearms and the protection of students and school employees from any act of violence.
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
OLD BUSINESS
- Auction at Old Elementary School Site – April 7, 2018 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Telephone Contract – It was decided to pay total amount due
DISCUSSION
- Safety Measures
- Hicksville School Foundation Trivia Night – April 28, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:55 p.m., Craig Eiden moved and Jared Wonderly seconded the motion to hold an executive session for the following matter, with no action taken.
To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion,
or compensation of a public employee or official, or issuing suspension, or
termination of a license, or the investigation of charges or complaints against
a public employee, official licensee, or regulated individual unless the public
employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing.
Roll call: Ayes – Jennifer Caryer, Craig Eiden, Minda Jones, Stephanie Mazur, and Jared Wonderly.
The board reconvened at 9:26 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion properly moved, the meeting adjourned. The next regular board meeting will be Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room.