Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held November 23, 2020

The Regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, November 23, 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 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   
- Jessica Cene Ð 4465 Arrel Road Ð Concerned about PolandÕs recent decision to go to remote learning.

Approval to Commend Staff and Student Achievements Ð Resolution #2020-170
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to congratulate the following members of the 2020 Fall Homecoming Court.  Motion passed 5-0.
Morgan Decore				Madison Wess
Ella Harrell (Queen)				Chloe Kosco
Camryn Lattanzio				Alex Giaros
Karter Kelgren				Anthony Koulianos (King)
Elias Lopuchovsky				Brody Todd

Approval of Consent Agenda Ð Resolution #2020-171 
	Moved by Mr. Warren, seconded by Dr. Dinopoulos to approve the following consent agenda items:

Treasurer/CFO Requests of Consent:  Janet Muntean  
1. The Board approve the Minutes of October 26, 2020, October 28, 2020 and November 16, 2020. 

2. The Board approve the Financial Report of October 2020 as submitted.   

3. The Board approve the FY21 appropriation modifications and submit for certification to the Mahoning County Budget Commission for all funds. 

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; all required reports are on file:
Joseph Colella - Substitute Bus Driver/Sub Bus Aide; effective November 12, 2020


2.	The Board approve the following as a certified substitute school nurse for the 2020-2021 school year; all required reports are on file.
Cynthia Kubala - Substitute School Nurse

3. The Board adopt the option for paper/pencil for the Alternate Assessment for students with significant Cognitive Disabilities for the 2020-2021 school year recommended per Mr. Zura, Director of Student Services. 

4.	The Board authorize the Superintendent to delay or close schools on an emergency basis 	due to hazardous winter weather conditions and/or heating-utility failure.  The 	Superintendent shall notify the staff and public through the Òautomated call systemÓ and 	the following media stations, websites: 
?  TV Channels: 21 Ð WFMJ (NBC), 27 Ð WKBN (CBS), 33 Ð WYTV (ABC)
?   Radio stations:  570 AM-WKBN, 1390 AM-WNIO, 93.3 WNCD, 95.9 FM- WAKZ (KISS), 98.9 FM-WMXY, 106.1 FM-WBBG, HOT 101 FM, and Y103 -WYFM.
?  http://www.poland.k12.oh.us/ or WKBN.com or WYFX.com or Polandbulldogs.com
?   Automated notification by computer via telephone will continue for all parents and all employees.

5.	The Board approve the following recommendations for the 2020-2021 Volunteer Coaching Positions.  The coaches will have all required credentials on file, including BCI & FBI checks, prior to working with any Poland student athlete.  See attached District list of Volunteer Coaching positions.  
	Lucas A. Nord - Volunteer Boys Basketball 
	Nicholas Lattanzio - Volunteer Swim Coach
	Kamiren Sieman - Volunteer Swim Coach
	Kenneth Voitus - Volunteer 7th grade Basketball

6.	The Board accept the following classified resignations:
	Daniel Cipriano - PSHS Porter  

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 Five (5) Year Forecast Ð Resolution #2020-172
	Mr. Polis moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the districtÕs Five (5) Year Forecast as presented by Treasurer, Janet Muntean. This resolution and the BoardÕs approval are required by the State of Ohio.   Motion passed 5-0.

SUPERINTENDENTÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda: 

First Reading of Poland Board of Education Policies
	The following Policies were presented for the first reading.  The second reading will take place during the next regular meeting of the Board of Education. 
- Revised Policy # 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
- Revised Policy # 6114 - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds 
           
Approval of Settlement Agreement Ð Resolution #2020-173
	Mr. Warren moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with Mr. Polis and Mr. Riddle voting aye to approve the settlement agreement case #SE3894-2020 related to an individual student. Dr. Dinopoulos abstained.  Motion passed 4-0. 

BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS:

Approval to Amend TreasurerÕs Employment Contract and Intent to Retire Ð Resolution #2020-174
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to approve amending the TreasurerÕs employment contract and to formally recognize the TreasurerÕs intent to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year and to officially declare the Board of EducationÕs intention to rehire the Treasurer at a reduced salary following retirement.  Motion passed 5-0.  

	WHEREAS, the Board of Education entered into an employment contract with Janet Muntean employing her as Treasurer effective January 1, 2017 through July 31, 2019, which was later extended through July 31, 2022; and
	WHEREAS, the Board and the Treasurer desire to amend the aforementioned contract; and
	WHEREAS, the Treasurer intends on retiring at the expiration of her amended contract and has expressed interest in being rehired by the Board of Education, at a reduced salary; and
	WHEREAS, the Board desires to reemploy Ms. Muntean in the position of Treasurer following her retirement.
	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Poland Local School District Board of
Education, upon adoption of this Resolution, that the TreasurerÕs employment contract be amended
pursuant to the written addendum attached hereto, which was previously presented and reviewed by the Board of Education.
	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Muntean has communicated to the Board that she will retire from her employment effective June 30, 2022, and has expressed an interest and a desire of being rehired in the same position from which she retired, at a reduced salary.
	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education desires to reemploy Ms. Muntean in the position of Treasurer following her retirement effective July 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025, and shall take affirmative steps to do so pursuant to section 3309.345 of the Revised Code and in accordance with the statutory requirements.
	IT IS FOUND AND DETERMINED, all formal action of this Board concerning or related to the adoption of this Resolution was adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were adopted in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
? Track Surface Update Ð Dr. Holland reported the stripping has been completed for spring use.  The current issues with track surface is being resolved and a plan to rectify is being developed.  A press release regarding track is being prepared and will be released as soon as possible.

? Covid Update Ð  Dr. Holland reported the reason for going remote was due to the mass number of both staff and students either being quarantined or results of contact tracing.  The goal is to have in person learning; however, cases and staffing are being evaluated.  A lot of circumstances are being analyzed and the hope is to have the Thanksgiving break to buy us time to reduce cases.

REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
	Foundation Ð Mr. Polis reported that mini grant applications have been distributed to 	teachers.  The foundation is hoping to get chrome books to assist teachers.
	Legislation Ð Mr. Riddle reported that both the House and Senate have been extremely 	busy discussing funding for education including:
			SB 89 Ð Revised Ð Educational Choice Program vouchers
			HB 404 Ð Revise virtual meeting deadline, summer school food program, 
			HB 123 Ð Regarding suicide awareness and prevention
			HB 367 Ð Regarding job descriptions for school counselors
			HB 310 Ð Revises school discipline, bullying and hazing policies
			HB 208 Ð Increases penalty for assault on sports officials
			HB 409 Ð Modifies student attendance requirements
			HB 255 -  Regarding property tax exemptions
			HB 541 Ð Revises the process for adjusting property values
		
	At 7:26 p.m., Mr. Polis moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present signaling aye to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal of a public employee or official.; and specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoiding prosecution for a violation of law

Reconvene to Regular Session and Adjourn Ð Resolution #2020-175
	At 8:35 p.m., Mr. Warren moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to reconvene and adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed 5-0.

Meeting adjourned.	



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