Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held February 22, 2021

The Regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., in the Dobbins Board Room, 3030 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio 44514

President, Mr. Riddle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Members present for roll call and answering their names were Ms. Colucci, Dr. Dinopoulos, Mr. Polis, Mr. Riddle, and Mr. Warren. 

Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   
None

Approval of Consent Agenda Ð Resolution #2021-15
	Moved by Mr. Warren, seconded by Ms. Colucci to approve the following consent agenda items:

Treasurer/CFO Requests of Consent:  Janet Muntean  
1. The Board approve the Minutes of Organizational Meeting of January 11, 2021, Regular Meeting of January 11, 2021, Special Meeting/Board Planning Session of January 23, 2021 and Work Session of February 8, 2021. 

2. The Board approve the Financial Report of January 2021 as submitted.

SuperintendentÕs Requests of Consent:  Dr. Edwin Holland 
1.	The Board approve the following non-teaching personnel be placed on the approved 	substitute list for the 2020-2021 school year, substitute basis only, according to wage rate 	for the assignment designated:
David T.  Beavers - Substitute Secretary  
Ken Hartzell - Substitute Bus Driver (Effective 1/29/2021) 

2. The Board approve Kenneth Cullar, FMLA leave tentatively as of January 26, 2021 and ending approximately March 1, 2021 according to PEA Contract Article 4.91.

3.	The Board accept the following non-teaching supplemental resignation:
Haley Thirion - Varsity Assistant Softball coach

4.	The Board approve the following supplemental contracts to the following certified personnel for the 2020-2021 school year: 
Maggie McGee - PSHS Leadership Advisor (2nd Semester only) 
Ryan Williams - Head Varsity Boys Track
David DiGiacomo-Asst. Varsity Boys Track
Luke Skinner - Asst. Varsity Girls Track
Kenneth Cullar - Asst. PMS Boys Track Coach 
Nick Blanch - Asst. PMS Girls Track Coach
5.	The Board approve the supplemental pupil activity contract to the following non-teaching personnel for the 2020-2021 school year as per salary schedule for the assignment designated pursuant to O.R.C. 3313.53; all required reports are on file.
 		Gabby Massey - Head Varsity Girls Track
Lucinda Blanch - Head PMS Track Coach Boys/Girls
Monica Kurjan - Assistant Softball Coach  
      
6.	The Board accept the following certified retirements for the following:
Pamela Yost - Retirement - Effective July 1, 2021    
Debra Patsko - Retirement - Effective July 1, 2021   

END OF CONSENT AGENDA   
	Roll call, all members voted yes, consent agenda approved. Motion Passed 5-0.

TREASURERÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda:

Approval of Testing Proctors 2020-2021 school year Ð Resolution #2021-16
	Mr. Polis moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to authorize the treasurer to compensate the following PEA Members for MAP Testing & Mandated State Testing Proctors conducted outside of the school day for the 2020-2021 school year at a rate of $25.00 Hour. Motion passed 5-0.
      Union Elementary:
      Sue Flasco
      Tina Bonarigo
      Renee Gesacion
      Alyssa Patrick
      Kendra Gura
      Maggie Schuster
      Nanette Ungaro
      Suzanne James
      Kim Akins
        
      McKinley Elementary
      Wendy Butch
      Mary Jo Rowan

SUPERINTENDENTÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda: 

Approval of Non-Teaching Supplemental for FY22 Ð Resolution #2021-17
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to approve a supplemental pupil activity contract to the following certified non-teaching district personnel for the 2021-2022 school year as per salary schedule for the assignment designated pursuant to O.R.C. 3313.53; all required reports are on file.  Motion passed 5-0.

  		Thomas Pavlansky- Head Varsity Football Coach
Approval of FY22 Dual Credit Program with Eastern Gateway Ð Resolution- #2021-18
	Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the 2021-2022 Dual Credit Program Memorandum of Understanding with Eastern Gateway Community College and Poland Schools for students in high school to enroll in college-level courses on a full or part time basis to simultaneously earn credit toward high school graduation and a postsecondary degree or certificate.  Motion passed 5-0.  

Approval of ACCESS Contract for Internet Services for FY22 Ð Resolution #2021-19
	Ms. Colucci move and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the agreement between the Poland School District and ACCESS for Internet Access Services for Fiscal year 2022.  #2022-C-015.  Motion passed 5-0.  

Approval of ACCESS Contract for Application Services for FY22 Ð Resolution #2021-20
	Mr. Warren moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the agreement between the Poland School District and ACCESS for Application Services for Fiscal year 2022.  #2022-A-015.  Motion passed 5-0.  

Approval of Stipend in Preparation of Pre-School Re-opening Ð Resolution #2021-21
	Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve a stipend to Michael Masucci of $5,000.00 for preparation of re-opening pre-school for the 2021-2022 school year.  Stipend to be paid out of General Fund.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Approval to Participate in Ohio School Council Bus Bidding Ð Resolution #2021-22
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to approve a resolution with Ohio Schools Council Cooperative to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of one (1) - 2021 conventional (71 passenger) school bus and one (1) conventional (9 passenger) van.  Motion passed 5-0.

      WHEREAS, the Poland Local Schools Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of one (1) - 2021 conventional (71 passenger) school bus and one (1) conventional (9 passenger) van.
	THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Poland Schools Board of Education wishes to participate and authorizes the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and receive bids on behalf of said Board as per the specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of one (1) - 2021 conventional (71 passenger) school bus and one (1) conventional (9 passenger) van.
Approval of Second and Final Reading of Policies Ð Resolution #2021-23
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve Poland Board of Education Policies, listed below, as presented for second and final reading. 1st reading was approved on February 8, 2021.  The policy updates were completed using the services of NEOLA and will be available online.  Motion passed 5-0.
? Revised Policy # 0100- Definitions 
? Revised Policy # 1310- Employment of the Treasurer
? Revised Policy # 1340- Non-Reemployment of the Treasurer
? Revised Policy # 5113.02 -School Choice Options Provided by the No Child Left Behind Act 
? Revised Policy # 5350 - Student Suicide
? Revised Policy # 5610.03 - Emergency Removal of Students
? Revised Policy # 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding
? Revised Policy # 7300 - Disposition of Real Property/Personal Property
? Revised Policy # 7540 - Computer Technology and Networks
? Revised Policy # 7540.02 - Web Accessibility, Content, Apps, and Services
? Revised Policy # 8400 - School Safety
? Revised Policy # 8403 - School Resource Officer
? Revised Policy # 8462 - Student Abuse and Neglect
? Revised Policy # 8600.04 - Bus Driver Certification

Approval of 2021-2022 District Calendar Ð Resolution #2021-24
		Mr. Polis moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the 2021-2022 Poland SchoolÕs District Calendar as presented.   Motion passed 5-0. 

2021-2022 CALENDAR
		August 18-19 			Staff Professional Days 
		August 23 			Students Report Day 
		September 3			Canfield Fair Ð No Classes 
		September 6 			Labor Day Ð No Classes 
		October 7 			Parent/Teacher Conferences Evening 
		October 8 			NEOEA Day Ð No Classes 
		October 22			End of 1st Grade Period 
		November 24-26 		Thanksgiving Recess 
		December 22			Last Day of Classes before Winter Recess 
		December 23-January 1, 2022 	Winter Recess 
		January 3 			Classes Resume 
		January 7 			End of 2nd Grade Period 
		January 17 			Martin Luther King Day Ð No Classes 
		February 17 			Parent/Teacher Conferences Evening 
		February 18 			No Classes 
		February 21 			PresidentÕs DayÐ No Classes 
		March 11 			End of 3rd Grade Period 
		April 15 Ð April 22 		Spring Recess - No Classes 
		April 25 			Classes Resume 
		May 27 			Last Day of Classes for Students 
		May 28				Graduation Day 
		May 30 			Memorial DayÐ No Classes 
			May 31 			Teacher Report Day




Approval of 2022-2023 District Calendar Ð Resolution #2021-25
		Mr. Polis moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the 2022-2023 Poland SchoolÕs District Calendar as presented.   Motion passed 5-0. 

2022-2023 CALENDAR
		August 17-18			Staff Professional Days 
August 22 			Students Report Day 
September 2 			Canfield Fair Ð No Classes 
September 5 			Labor Day Ð No Classes 
October 13			 Parent/Teacher Conferences Evening 
October 14 			NEOEA Day Ð No Classes 
October 21 			End of 1st Grade Period 
November 24-26 		Thanksgiving Recess 
December 22 			Last Day of Classes before Winter Recess 
December 23-January 2, 2023 	Winter Recess 
January 3 			Classes Resume 
January 6 			End of 2nd Grade Period 
January 16 			Martin Luther King Day Ð No Classes 
February 16 			Parent/Teacher Conferences Evening 
February 17 			No Classes 
February 20 			PresidentÕs DayÐ No Classes 
March 17 			End of 3rd Grade Period 
April 7 Ð April 14 		Spring Recess - No Classes 
April 17 			Classes Resume 
May 26			 	Last Day of Classes for Students 
May 27 			Graduation Day 
May 29 			Memorial DayÐ No Classes 
May 30 			Teacher Report Day

BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS  
Discussion: Review of search firms interviewed by the Board of Education on February 8, 2021.
			1. OSBA Ð Dr. Dinopoulos
			2. Finding Leaders Ð Mr. Polis, Mr. Riddle, Ms. Colucci and Mr. Warren
			3. McPherson and Jacobson

Approval to Hire Superintendent Search Firm Ð Resolution #2021-26
	Mr. Warren moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the firm Finding Leaders as the search firm to perform Superintendent Search on behalf of the Poland Local Schools.  Motion passed 5-0. 
Approval to Commend Exceptional Achievements/Honors Ð Resolution #2021-27
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to commend the following staff and students for exceptional achievement and honors.  Motion passed 5-0. 
		Coach Blanch Ð 200th Career Win
		Coach Grisdale Ð 500th Career Win  
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None

REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
	Foundation Liaison Ð Mr. Polis reported the Foundations last meeting was February 1, 2021.  They are in the process of changing the website and working on membership.  A raffle is being planned for a fundraiser.
	Legislation Liaison Ð  Mr. Riddle reported on the following:
- HB2 Ð Broadband expansion program.
- SB 22 Ð Establish health advisory committee public health orders.
- HB110 Ð Operating appropriations for FY22/FY23 biennium budget.
- HB67 Ð Waives state testing requirements.
- SB19 Ð Property tax exemption for wetlands.
- SB57 Ð Exemption for charitable organizations.
- SB18 Ð Internal revenue code adjusted gross income that impacts school levy taxes.
Student Achievement Liaison Ð Dr. Dinopoulos reported on the remote learning impact on student learning Ð Is there a lag? The district is developing a plan to develop strategies using MAP system.  Juniors are getting ready to take ACT.  As we collect more data, we will be proactive in identifying which areas need addressed.  Overall, we continue to maintain consistent growth in the midst of COVID19.   A third data point will be added after spring testing.

Mr. Zura stated that fifty-two (52) were in attendance virtually.


	At 6:49 p.m., Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present signaling aye to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal of a public employee or official.

Reconvene to Regular Session and Adjourn Ð Resolution #2021-28
	At 7:50 p.m., Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to reconvene and adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed 5-0.

Meeting adjourned.	




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