BRAVE REPORT

LOGAN ELM LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Regular Meeting – June 2, 2003 – Held at McDowell Exchange School

 

Reports

 

A.           Transportation

   Bus Inspection – June 25 & 26

 

Approved

         Approval of Minutes -    Regular Meeting - May 12, 2003

                                                                       

Accepting the following donations:

-                  $4,000 from the Logan Elm Athletic Boosters to the Athletic Department

-                  $100 from the Pickaway County Juvenile Court Reclaim Program to L.E.H.S. Renaissance

-                  $400 from LECTA to the Delong Scholarship Trust

-                  $400 from LECTA to the Beller Scholarship Trust

-                  $600 from McDonalds to Boys Basketball

 

The following advances from the General Fund:

-         $1,000 to SIRI Follow-Up 03

 

A $25,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund.

 

The appropriation amendments as presented.

 

Authorizing the Treasurer to enter into contract with Metropolitan Educational Council Data Center for Fiscal and Student Services.

 

Enrolling the Board in the Ohio Association of School Business Officials 2004 Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Plan administered by Sheakley Uniservice, Inc.

 

The creation of the following cost center:

                        200 9786 – Class of 2007

 

Adopting temporary appropriations effective July 1, 2003, at 25% of fiscal year 2002-03 final appropriations.

 

Adopting the change and petty cash funds as presented within your packet.

 

Authorizing the Treasurer to request advances of real and personal property taxes from Pickaway and Hocking County.

 

Authorizing the Treasurer to pay monthly bills when the following steps have been followed:

1.      Purchase requisition approved

2.      Purchase order certified by Treasurer

3.      Proper invoice received from vendor

 

Authorizing the Treasurer to transfer funds within appropriations and to make advances, when necessary.

 

Authorizing the Treasurer to make secure investments.

 

Authorizing the Treasurer to distribute investment earnings to the following funds based on month-end cash balances:

                        General Fund

                        School Food Service Fund

                        Hitler Estate Trust Fund

                        Jim Little Scholarship Trust Fund

                        DeLong Scholarship Trust Fund

                        Chad Beller Trust Funds

                        Brian Herron Award Trust Fund

                        Renee Cavender Award Trust Fund

                        Federal Emergency Repair Program

 

Insurance premiums effective July 1, 2003.

                                                   Health                    Dental

                           Family -                         $850                  $65

                           Single                            $370                  $28

 

The Superintendent be named the Purchasing Agent for the 2003-04 school year.

 

         Entering into an agreement with Burges and Burges/Triad Research Inc. to survey the Logan Elm community and develop future goals and strategies for the district.                                             

 

The fees for the 2003-04 school year as presented.

 

Changes in the following handbooks for 2003-04 as presented:

         Logan Elm High School

         McDowell Exchange School

         Elementary

         Transportation

                                                                       

Entering into an agreement with School Insurance Consultants, LLC to provide analysis, claims management and consultation for fleet, property and liability insurance for 2004.

 

A “resolution of participation” with the central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center for the 2003-04 school year and authorize John Edgar/designee to serve on the governing Board with Ann Wisnowski Teays Valley as alternate.

 

Stephen Wastier, as a student teacher from the University of Rio Grande, to student teach the fall semester 2003 at Logan Elm High School.

 

Membership with Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio Inc. for the 2003-04 school year for basic services at no cost to the Board of Education.

 

A letter of intent with the Pickaway County ESC and Franklin County ESC to enter into a contract for the purpose of acquiring federal Medicaid funds (MAC) for special education administrative services.

 

Entering into a contract with the Ohio School Boards Association for continued update policy service at an annual fee of $500.

 

         Accepting the resignations of the following staff members at the conclusion of the 2002-03 school year:

 

                        Shannon McKibben from her supplemental contract as ˝ Technology Coordinator and Junior Naturalist Advisor

                        Tracy Barnes –         from his supplemental contract as FCA Advisor

                        Bob Stant –              for the purpose of retirement effective March 1, 2004

                        Tom Congrove -       from his supplemental contract as 7th grade volleyball coach

 

Employing Jill Riddle on a two (2) year administrator contract effective August 1, 2003 as Assistant Superintendent (260 days).

 

         Employing the following personnel on one (1) year teaching contracts for the 2003-04 school year, pending receipt of all documents qualifying them for the position:

                  Daniel Seifert -                            Science, Logan Elm High School

                  Melissa Comer                            1st grade, Salt Creek Elementary

                  Jamie King                                  3rd grade, Washington Elementary

 

Employing the following personnel on supplemental contracts for the 2003-04 school year:           

                           Lisa Eveland           Varsity Softball Coach

                           Sherry Cupp           Junior Class Advisor/Prom and Concessions

                           Deborah Bower      Marching Band Auxiliary

                           Phil Peloquin           Varsity Track (Boys)

                           Eric Karshner         Varsity Track (Girls)

                           Mike Hartley          Assistant H.S. Track

                           Dan Cooper           Assistant H.S. Track

                           Jan Hurd                Head J.H. Track

                           Lyndi Alderman      Assistant J.H. Track

                           Kenton Svetek       Assistant J.H. Track

                           Jamie Schaal           Assistant J.H. Track

                           Debby Robinson     J.V. Volleyball Coach

                           Scott Pinoni            Varsity Baseball Coach

                           John Fike               J.V. Softball Coach

                           Bev Winner            Yearbook Advisor/10 days extended time

                           Tracy Barnes          ˝ to full – Technology Coordinator/Pickaway

                           Casey Wagner        Assistant Marching Band Auxiliary

 

Next Regular Meeting

 

               Monday, July 14, 2003 - 7:30 P.M. - McDowell Exchange School