Special Meeting Poland Board of Education held August 4, 2020

A Special meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.  

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

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Mr. Riddle explained anyone wishing to address the Board during Public Participation to email Janet Muntean at janetmuntean@polandschools.org.
  
Approval of Consent Agenda Ð Resolution #2020-134 
	Moved by Dr. Dinopoulos, seconded by Mr. Polis to approve the following consent agenda items:

Treasurer/CFO Requests of Consent:  Janet Muntean  

1.  The Board authorize the Treasurer to enter into a contract with Belleria Pizza for the 2020-2021 food service operation through The Nutrition Group. 

SuperintendentÕs Requests of Consent:  David Janofa

1.  The Board approve the employment of Edward Ashcroft as Assistant Principal/Dean of Students for McKinley Elementary/Poland Middle School under a one-year contract for the 2020-2021 school year.  Said contract shall be for 195 days. 

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


SUPERINTENDENTÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda:

Approval to Suspend Poland Preschool/Afterschool for FY21 Ð Resolution #2020-135
		Ms. Colucci moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with Mr. Polis and Mr. Warren voting yes to suspend the Poland Preschool/Afterschool Program at Union Elementary due to the uncertainty of the 2020-2021 school year. Ms. Colucci voted no.  Motion passed 4-1.





Approval of First Reading of Board Policies Ð Resolution #2020-136
		Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting yes to approve the Poland Board of Education Policies, listed below, as presented for the first reading.  The second reading will take place during the next regular meeting of the Board of Education.  Motion passed 5-0.

? Policy # 8450.01- New Protective Facial Coverings During Pandemic/Epidemic Events

Approval to Authorize Filing of Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Ð Resolution #2020-137
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting yes to approve the Resolution Authorizing Filing of Bankruptcy Proof of Claim effective July 20, 2020, that the Poland Board of Education engages the law firms of Brennan Manna and Diamond and Ennis Britton to file a proof of claim on behalf of the District in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, In Re: Purdue Pharma L.P., et al., Chapter 11, Case No.19-23649 (RDD), in accordance with the terms of the engagement letter provided to the District. Motion passed 5-0.

Approval of Mahoning County ESC (Formerly MVRCOG) Agreement Ð Resolution #2020-138
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting yes to approve the agreement with Mahoning County Educational Service Center Services Agreement, formerly the MVRCOG, to provide Pre-employment, Onboarding, and Personnel Services from July 1, 2020 and end June 30, 2021.  Motion passed 5-0.

Approval to Proceed with Tree/Stump Removal at Dobbins Elementary Ð Resolution #2020-139
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting yes to approve the recommendation to accept the lowest responsible quote for tree and stump removal at Dobbins Elementary after verifying insurance and information provided. Motion passed 5-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ð Received via email to janetmuntean@polandschools.org during virtual broadcast.

* Amy Gordon Ð 2676 Morningside Pl., Poland Ð Regarding what happens if someone in a building tests positive for COVID19; what action is planned.
* Luke Schuster Ð 3117 Chardonnay Lane, Poland Ð Regarding athletic practices being shut down for COVID case; what is plan if and when it happens at school.
* Russ Myers Ð 4272 Center Road, Poland Ð Regarding requirement for when and where students bill be required to wear masks and concern with kids affected by asthma and their breathing.
* Chris Daniel Ð 2450 Clyde Street, Poland Ð Regarding if conversations have taken place to open two (2) closed schools to establish better social distancing between kids and teachers.
* Stephanie Saville Ð 2537 Jennifer Drive, Poland Ð Regarding if consideration has been made regarding number of groups of kids per class on certain days, M/W/TH/F of the week, clean on Wednesday.
* Milissa DeLuca Ð 3624 Polo Blvd, Poland Ð Regarding if there is a plan still to livestream classes for students at home.
* Michelle Ray Ð 68 Poland Manor, Poland Ð Regarding the unpredictability of the virus and being able to say kids will be safe with in-person at school.  Also the concern that consistency is important and teachers and students cannot be expected to be in class, out of class, then return to class.
* Meghan Hamilton Ð 42 Island Drive, Poland Ð Regarding when will the deadline be for parents to make a final decision on child attending in person or virtual learning.


INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 

* Collaborative Letter from MCESC - Superintendent Janofa shared the letter from the MCESC detailing all of the individuals in which extensive dialogue has taken place regarding the COVID19 pandemic and planning for return to school in the fall.
* Re-Entry Committee Meetings/Superintendent Meeting Update Ð Superintendent Janofa shared a draft of the most current data in regards to survey results received regarding the return to school plan.

ANNOUNCEMENT
The next Poland Board of Education Regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 24, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Virtually at the Poland Board of Education Administration Office.

The next scheduled Work Session meeting of the Poland Board of Education will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Virtually at the Poland Board of Education Administration Office.

	At 7:14 p.m., Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren 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 #2020-140
	At 8:48 p.m., Ms. Colucci moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed 5-0.

Meeting adjourned.




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