8/23/2021 2818 Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held August 23, 2021 The Regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, August 23, 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 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to extend the rules of public participation in order to give everyone a chance to speak. Motion passed 5-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -Elinor Zedaker – 70 Poland Manor – Expressed thanks to board in advance for the difficult decisions needing made regarding the wearing of masks. -Evangela Hazimihalis – 3234 Olde Winter – Expressed not supporting any kind of mask mandate. -Dennis Schiraldi – 7308 Indian Trail – Expressed supporting a mask optional decision; however, not in favor of a mask mandate. -Patricia Sweeney -445 S. Main Street – Applaud the board for putting a mask mandate in place. -Marissa Patrone – 6893 Clingan Road – Signed in; however, did not address the board. -Jason Erb -14 Lee Drive – Expressed supporting optional mask and taking precautions. -Valerie Willard Valente – 6153 Acatello Place – Reminded everyone that Poland is a community that cares about each other and support for each other is the most important thing right now. -Michelle Elia – 59 Orchard Drive – Encouraged support for each other despite our personal opinions. -Adilson Rafael Valente – 6153 Acatello Place – Regardless of whether you’re for or against masks he cares about everyone and wants to protect people. -Geoff Armbrecht – 8425 Four Seasons Trail -Expressed not being against masks, but feel the parents should have the freedom to choose if their child wears a mask or not. -Bill Adams -28 Cortland Street – Expressed that mask optional isn’t really an option. A mandate is necessary. -Gus Kantaras -36 College Street – Expressed that parents should make their own decision to mask their child and not the Board of Education. BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS Approval of Board Policy – Resolution #2021-174 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the Poland Board of Education Policies, listed below, as presented for second and final reading. 1st reading approved June 21, 2021. The policy updates were completed using the services of NEOLA and will be available online. Motion passed 5-0. 8/23/2021 2819 Authorize the Superintendent to Mandate Masks – Resolution #2021-175 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded to authorize the Superintendent to mandate masks for students and staff in buses, classrooms, hallways, and gymnasiums (while indoors only) during instructional time for twenty (20) school days and to reevaluate Covid data to bring back to the Board of Education at the next scheduled Board of Education meeting. A discussion was held regarding the mandate and Mr. Polis made a motion to amend the mandate to a K-6 mandate, rather than district-wide, Dr. Dinopoulos seconded the motion. The vote was as follows regarding amending the motion. Mr. Warren – Yes. Ms. Colucci and Mr. Riddle – No. Motion to amend passed 3-2. Mr. Polis moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded to authorize the Superintendent to mandate masks for students and staff in buses, classrooms, hallways, and gymnasiums (while indoors only) during instructional time for twenty (20) school days, for Grades K-6, and to reevaluate Covid data to bring back to the Board of Education at the next scheduled Board of Education meeting. Mr. Warren voted yes. Ms. Colucci and Mr. Riddle voted no. Motion passed 3-2. Approval of Consent Agenda – Resolution #2021-176 Moved by Mr. Polis and 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 July 19, 2021 and Special Board Meeting of August 4, 2021 and August 17, 2021. 2. The Board approve the Financial Report of July 2021 as submitted. 3. The Board accept the following donations: ● Donation of $500 to Preschool -Anonymous ● Donation of $100 to Preschool -Michael and Sue Ann Niro ● Donation of $100 to Preschool -Sharon Petrella and C. Diane Carfolo Superintendent’s Requests of Consent: Craig Hockenberry 1. The Board approve the following certified supplemental resignations: Haley Shaffer -resignation from English Festival 7 & 8 grade Supplemental 2. The Board approve the attached student fee schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. PMS/McKinley -$20 Supply Fee PSHS – As per list. 8/23/2021 2820 3. The Board acknowledge Michele Ciccone, FMLA as of September 17, 2021 for approximately 2-3 weeks according to the OAPSE contract article 5.10. 4. The Board approve a stipend of $3000 to be paid to Terry Wittenauer serving as supervisor and coordinator of the preschool program for the 2021-2022 school year. The stipend will be evaluated by the Board annually and shall be paid using Fund #012 (preschool fund) revenue. 8/23/2021 2821 5. The Board approve the following as long term substitute teachers as needed for the 20212022 school year. Eva Sullivan -PMS ELA Joanna Rizzo -PMS Science/Social Studies Dianne Kosco -4th Grade Intervention Specialist 6. The Board approve the following certified personnel to be placed on the approved substitute list for the 2021-2022 school year, substitute basis only, according to the PEA contract; all required reports are on file: Cathy Fedor -Substitute school nurse (effective 9/7/2021) 7. The Board acknowledge the following employees for FMLA according to PEA Contract Article 4.91. Leaves have tentative return dates with proper release to return to work is required: Thad Wright -As of August 18, 2021 until tentatively end of school year. Janice Hohloch -As of August 18, 2021 and return date to be determined. 8. The Board approve a $250.00 stipend to be paid to the following teachers for additional planning and preparation necessary to cover additional classes in the master schedule at Poland Seminary High School. Leslie Monteiro Chris Martin Richard Black Michael Vagas Liz Calderone END OF CONSENT AGENDA Roll call, all members voted yes, consent agenda approved. Motion Passed 5-0. TREASURER’S REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS -Not included in Consent Agenda: Approval of Farmers National Bank Agreement – Resolution #2021-177 Mr. Warren moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the Farmers National Bank Agreement for Deposit of Public Funds for the period of August 23, 2021 through August 22, 2026. Motion passed 5-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS -Not included in Consent Agenda: Approval of Agreement with Youngstown City Schools for Audiology – Resolution #2021 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the Agreement with Youngstown City Schools for Audiology Assessment Services for the benefit of Poland School District for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion passed 5-0. 8/23/2021 2822 Approval of Agreement with Mahoning Valley Community School – Resolution #2021-179 Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the Agreement with Mahoning Valley Community School to perform services to benefit students of Poland School District for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion passed 5-0. Approval of 2021-2022 Supplemental Contracts – Resolution #2021-180 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the following recommendations of the 2021-2022 Supplemental List as presented. Motion passed 5-0. 8/23/2021 2823 8/23/2021 2824 8/23/2021 2825 8/23/2021 2826 Approval to Amend the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESCEO) Contract for 2021-2022 – Resolution #2021-181 Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to amend the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESCEO) contract for the 2021-2022 school year to include Communications/Marketing Director and Home Schooling. Motion passed 5-0. Approval of Classified Employees for FY22 – Resolution #2021-182 Ms. Colucci moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the following classified employees for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion passed 5-0. Holly Kollar -PMS/McKinley Secretary Samuel Brothers -Groundskeeper/Maintenance (effective September 1, 2021) Approval of One-time Stipend to Teachers – Resolution #2021-183 Ms. Colucci moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve a one-time $225.00 stipend for the following teachers to set up their classroom during non-contractual day. Motion passed 5-0. 8/23/2021 2827 8/23/2021 2828 Approval of the Poland Schools Revised Organizational Chart – Resolution #2021-184 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the 2021-2022 revised Poland Schools Organizational Chart. Motion passed 5-0. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -Supt. Hockenberry – Clarified the 20-day mask mandate for K-6 are 20 student days. -Mr. Riddle – Gave an update on Village meeting he attended regarding North Property. -Dr. Dinopoulos – Questioned the status of the business plan the board should have received regarding North property. -Mr. Polis – Requested to add discussion of North Property to the next work session agenda. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONSFoundation Liaison – Mr. Polis – The foundation met in August. Welcomed Superintendent Hockenberry to Foundation. Emily Denney was named Student Ambassador to the Foundation and two (2) new Trustees, Mrs. Zedaker and Mr. Kibler. Legislation Liaison – Mr. Riddle – No report. Student Achievement Liaison – Dr. Dinopoulos – No report. At 7:38 p.m., Mr. Warren moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present signaling aye to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal 8/23/2021 2829 of a public employee or official and matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes. Reconvene and Adjournment – Resolution #2021-185 At 8:59 p.m., Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to reconvene and adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned. Treasurer President 8/23/2021