Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held June 24, 2019 The regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Poland Township Hall. President, Mr. Lavorini called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Members present for roll call and answering their names were Mr. Lavorini, Mr. Riddle, Mr. Shovlin and Mrs. Zedaker. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Approval of Minutes – Resolution #2019-132 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Riddle voting aye to approve the minutes of: Abstaining: Mr. Lavorini - Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Regular Board Meeting of May 20, 2019 Approval of Minutes – Resolution #2019-133 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to approve the minutes of: Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Work Session Meeting of June 5, 2019 Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report – Resolution #2019-134 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to accept for audit the finance report for May 2019 as submitted by the Treasurer. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Approval of Appropriation Modifications – Resolution #2019-135 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to authorize the Treasurer to amend the FY19 appropriations and submit amended certificate of resources for FY19. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Authorize Transfer of Funds to Cafeteria – Resolution #2019-136 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Riddle voting aye to authorize the Treasurer to transfer $20,000.00 from the General Fund to the Cafeteria Fund for FY19. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Authorize Transfer of Funds to Permanent Improvement – Resolution #2019-137 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to authorize the Treasurer to transfer $750,000.00 from the General Fund to the PI Fund for FY19. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Approval of Temporary Appropriations for FY20 – Resolution #2019-138 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the temporary appropriations of $5,722,374.00 for the first ninety (90) days of the new fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2019. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Approval to Commend Staff and Students – Resolution #2019-139 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to commend the following staff and students for exceptional achievement and honors. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Spring 2019 All Conference Awards Boys Track 1st Team NE8: Andrew Biggs (800 Run) 2nd Team NE8: Geno Gallo (1600 Run), and Brennen Testa (1600 Run) Girls Track: Northeast 8 Conference Champions 1st Team NE8: Gianna Stanich, Syndey Norris, Jenna Jacobson and Jackie Grisdale (4x 800), Gabby Romano, Ava Izenour, Chole Kosco, Mia Musolino (4x 200), Jackie Grisdale (800 Run), Gianna Stanich (3200 Run), Nina Centofanti, Sophia Thompson, Jackie Grisdale, Chloe Kosco (4x400 Relay), Chloe Kosco (Long Jump) 2nd Team NE8: Gabby Romano (100 Hurdles), Mia Muslino (100 Dash), Gianna Stanich (1600 Run) Gabby Romano Ava Izenour, Choloe Kosco, Mia Muslino (4x 100 Relay) NE8 Player of the Year: Gianna Stanich Girls Track State Qualifiers: Chloe Kosco Finished 8th Place in State Long Jump Event 4x200 Team Finished 8th Place in the State: Gabby Romano, Ava Izenour, Chloe Kosco, and Mia Musolino 4x400 Team Finished 6th Place in the State Meet: Nina Centofanti, Jackie Grisdale, Chole Kosco, and Mia Musolino Softball: Northeast 8 Conference Champions, Sectional Champions, District Champions, and Regional Champions 29-1 Overall Record Team Members: Tori Moderelli, Ashley Wire, Lauren Sienkiewicz, Justine Carney, Brooke Bobby, Camryn Lattanzio, Rachel Wolfe, Abby Farber, Regan Sienkiewicz, Julia Eich, Kenzie Szolek, Jackie Grisdale, Ally Nittoli, Connie Cougras, Amelia Mason, KaiLi Gross and Emily Denny Head Coach: Jim Serich Assistant Coaches: Haley Thirion and Brielle Nocera 1st Team NE8: Ashley Wire (Pitcher), Camryn Lattanzio (Catcher), Lauren Sienkiewicz (Shortstop), and Brooke Bobby (OF) 2nd Team NE8: Alli Nittoli (1st Base) and Jackie Grisdale (OF) NE 8 Player of the Year: Ashley Wire Boys Tennis: Northeast 8 Conference Champions Team Members: Sam Delatore, Sam Scotford, JP Yerian, Ashlin Rabindra, Jack Brant, Jim Scotford and Carmen D’Alesio Head Coach: Jimmy Leslie Baseball Sectional Champions, District Champions Team Members: Alex Barth, Anthony Perry, Braeden O’Shaughnessy, Tyler Berry, Anthony Patellis, Jared Knight, Ian Lu, Dino Angelili, Andrew Testa, Jake Bacon, Mason McCurdy, Robbie Seitz, Stephen Carney, Mike Kushner, Tallon Price, Jeremy Castro, Braeden Olson, Robbie Murray, Cole Corey, MJ Farber, Mason Planey, and Zachery Yaskulka Head Coach: Rich Murray Assistant Coaches: Ryan Gesacion, Jack Hay, and Dave Smercansky 1st Team NE8: Braeden O’Shaughnessy (Shortstop), Braden Olson (2nd Base), and Alex Barth (Outfielder) Public Comments Approval of Reduction in Force (RIF) – Resolution #2019-140 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the following resolution declaring necessity for a reduction in force and to suspend a contract in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.17 and Article V of the Poland Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Poland Local School District (hereafter the “Board”) has received a recommendation from the Superintendent for a reduction in force of certificated staff due to decreased enrollment, building closures and for financial reasons; and WHEREAS, the Board has complied with all applicable requirements of the Reduction in Force provisions of section 3319.17 of the Revised Code and the Poland Education Association Negotiated Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Poland Local School District Board of Education, upon adoption of this Resolution, the employment contract of Nichole Blaze, High School Social Studies teacher be suspended indefinitely effective June 30, 2019. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Treasurer shall provide notice of this contract suspension to the affected employee as soon as possible. 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. Approval of Edward Ashcroft – FY20 – Resolution #2019-141 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to employ Edward Ashcroft as Assistant Principal/Dean of Students for McKinley Elementary/Poland Middle School under a one-year contract for the 2019-2020 school year. Said contract shall be for 195 days. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Approval of Success by Six Personnel for 2019 – Resolution #2019-142 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the following personnel for United Way’s “Success by Six” Summer kindergarten program to run from July 22, 2019 through August 15, 2019. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Michael Masucci, Principal Samantha Cox, Teacher Approval of FY20 Fee Schedule – Resolution #2019-143 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the fee schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos PSHS Charges Per Course $36.00 Accounting 1: Workbook & Simulation Papers $36.00 Accounting 2: Workbook & Simulation Papers $10.00 Art/Semester $20.00 Art $15.00 Biology I & AP Biology (non-college credit) $15.00 BSCS Biology $15.00 BioTechnology $10.00 Broadcasting I $10.00 Broadcasting II $ 6.00 Career & College Readiness $20.00 Chemistry 1 $ 6.00 Child Development $25.00 Culinary Fundamentals $15.00 English (full year) $ 7.50 English (semester class) $10.00 Environmental Science $25.00 Global Foods $10.00 Human Anatomy/Physiology $10.00 Italian I, II, III, IV (non -college credit) $15.00 Microsoft Office Applications $10.00 Multimedia Productions I $10.00 Multimedia Productions II $10.00 Personal Wellness & Development $15.00 Physical Geology (non-college credit) $10.00 Physical Science $15.00 Physics Fundamentals $15.00 Physics STEM (non-college credit) $10.00 Programming $10.00 Spanish I $15.00 Spanish II, III $15.00 STEM Intro $15.00 Technology Fee (assessed to every student) $10.00 Textile Design, Constr & Mntc. STUDENT FINES FOR DAMAGE TO TEXTBOOKS: $ 5.00 …. Damages to pages including tears, missing pages, water damage $10.00 …..Damages requiring book to be rebound REPLACEMENT COST IF BOOK LOST OR DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR PMS/McKinley/Union - $20.00 Supply Fee Approval to Eliminate Pay to Participate Fee – Resolution #2019-144 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Riddle voting aye to approve a resolution to eliminate Pay to Participate fee, which was instituted in 2012; this includes both athletics and band. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Approval of Supplemental Contract FY19 – Resolution #2019-145 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to approve a supplemental pupil activity contract to the following non-teaching personnel for the 2018-2019 school year as per salary schedule for the assignment designated pursuant to O.R.C. 3313.53; all required reports are on file. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Haley Thirion – Assistant Varsity Girls Softball Coach Approval of Volunteer Coaches for 2019 Fall Season – Resolution #2019-146 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to approve the following volunteer coaching positions for the 2019 fall season. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Matthew Harrell – Boys Cross Country Jonah Spencer – Freshman Football Approval of FY20 Supplemental Contracts – Resolution #2019-147 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the following recommendations of the 2019-2020 Supplemental List as presented. Abstaining: Mrs. Zedaker. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Contact the Board of Education for the official 2019-2020 Supplemental List Approval of 2019 Non-Contractual Seasonal Help – Resolution #2019-148 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to approve the following to be placed on the approved 2019 non-contractual seasonal/summer substitute list, substitute basis only, according to wage rate for the assignment designated according to OAPSE contract “seasonal help”. Effective June 1, 2019. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Seasonal Custodial Help Keatan Donnelly Justin Blasko Mary Chaszeyka Matthew Slepski Brayden Pirone Marcus Romeo Lori DeLisio Samuel Dwyer Approval of Non-Teaching Substitute Personnel for FY20 – Resolution #2019-149 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to approve the following non-teaching personnel to be placed on the approved list for the 2019-20 school year, substitute basis only, according to wage rate for the assignment designated; all required reports are on file. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Please contact the Board of Education for all Non Teaching Substitute Personnel for FY20. Approval of Grounds Manager Consultant – Resolution #2019-150 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the appointment of Richard Johnson as Grounds Manager Consultant (“as needed”) effective May 20, 2019. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Approval of Compensation and Benefit Guidelines for Administrators and Non-Bargaining Unit Employees – Resolution #2019-151 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Riddle voting aye to approve the Compensation and Benefit Guidelines for Administrators and Non-Bargaining Unit Employees of Poland Local School District. Effective August 1, 2019 for the period ending July 31, 2022. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Approval of Administrative Contracts – Resolution #2019-152 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the following Certified Administrative Contracts as presented: Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. * APPROVE a three (3) year contract for Michael Masucci as Union Elementary Principal effective August 1, 2019. * APPROVE a two (2) year contract for David Purins as Middle School Principal effective August 1, 2019. * APPROVE a two (2) year contract for Lisa Iberis as Associate/MCK/PMS Principal effective August 1, 2019. Approval of Certified Administrative Specialist Contracts – Resolution #2019-153 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to approve the following Certified Administrative Specialist contracts as presented: Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. * APPROVE a two (2) year contract for Sara Turner, School Psychologist effective August 1, 2019. * APPROVE a one (1) year contract for Sarah Scarazzo, School Psychologist effective August 1, 2019. Approval of Non-Certified Administrative Contracts – Resolution #2019-154 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to approve the following Non-Certified Administrative Contracts as presented: Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. * APPROVE a one (1) year contract for William Amero – Transportation Services Director effective August 1, 2019 * APPROVE a three (3) year contract for Jonathan Pera – Technology Coordinator effective August 1, 2019 * APPROVE a three (3) year contract for Mohammad Khalid, Associate Technology Coordinator effective August 1, 2019 Approval of Literacy Coaches – Extra Days – Resolution #2019-155 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Riddle voting aye to approve Pamela Angelilli and Gina Chiaro, Literacy coaches, 5 extra days to prepare for the 2019-2020 school year. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Approval of Nurses – Extra Days – Resolution #2019-156 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to approve Cathy Fedor and Holly Lefoer, School Nurses, 3 extra days to prepare for the 2019-2020 school year. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Acceptance of Certified Resignations – Resolution #2019-157 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to accept the following certified resignations: Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. * Penny Mayle – Union Kindergarten teacher effective July 31, 2019 * Melissa Styn – PMS Special Education teacher Approval of Certificated Personnel for FY20 – Resolution #2019-158 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the following certificated personnel for the 2019-2020 school year: Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. * Hannah Berni – Intervention Specialist at McKinley Elementary * Kimberly Creed – Intervention Specialist at Poland Middle School Acceptance of Classified Resignations – Resolution #2019-159 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Riddle voting aye to accept the following classified resignations: Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos * Mark Patsko –Poland Middle School Porter effective May 31, 2019 Approval to Re-Employ Limited Contract Personnel for FY20 – Resolution #2019-160 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to re-employ the current limited contract personnel as presented for the 2019-20 school year. All certified personnel have been evaluated by district administration according to current collective bargaining agreement and OTES procedures. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Kelly Antil Allison Anzevino Stephanie Beaudis Gina Chiaro Katie Cirelli Amy Close Bruce Daley Ryan Dipietro Lisa DiTommaso Dana Emery Terri Franko Emily Garwood Renee Gesacion Christine Gotti Lisa Havlin Jeff Hvizdos Lindsay Ignazio Kirsten Jacobs Madison Kasten Julie Kelliher Holly Lefoer Melissa Lunevich Maggie McGee Andrew Mamula Anne Marian Christopher Martin Kristi Martin Carmel Massarelli Christie Mitch Leslie Monteiro Deanna Mordocco Alyssa Patrick Jeffrey Penney Mary Jo Rowan Maggie Schuster Luke Skinner Scott Suchora Andrea Tekac Nanette Ungaro Stephanie Vagas Julie Walsh Mark Wesolowsky Ryan Williams Holly Wilson Approval of Increased Lunch and Ala Carte Items for FY20 – Resolution #2019-161 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Riddle voting aye to approve the proposed increase for school lunches through The Nutrition Group for the 2019-2020 school year. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. ALA CARTE ITEM: 18-19 PRICE 19-20 PRICE MINI DONUTS $0.75 $1.50 KETTLE CHIPS $0.75 $1.25 YOGURT PARFAIT $1.75 $2.50 SPECIALTY SALADS $2.00 $3.00 BISTRO BOXES $2.00 $3.00 PROTEIN PACK NEW $1.75 MEAL PRICES: 18-19 PRICE 19-20 PRICE ELEMENTARY LUNCH $2.50 $2.65 MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCH $2.75 $2.85 HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH $3.00 NO CHANGE ADULT LUNCH $3.25 $3.60 Approval of FY19 Donors Choose List – Resolution #2019-162 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to approve the following Donors Choose List as presented for the 2018-2019 school year. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. School Name Funded Date Project Subject Total Cost PMS 5/28/2019 Literacy & Language $338.66 PMS 5/18/2019 Math & Science $3,674.53 Union 5/13/2019 Literacy & Language $167.32 PMS 5/6/2019 Math & Science $1,969.56 PMS 5/6/2019 Literacy & Language $393.53 PMS 3/22/2019 Math & Science $734.75 PMS 3/1/2019 Math & Science $181.64 PMS 1/31/2019 Special Needs $308.75 PMS 1/29/2019 Literacy & Language, Special Needs $403.11 PMS 1/28/2019 Special Needs $226.34 PMS 1/25/2019 Literacy & Language, Special Needs $616.32 PMS 1/24/2019 Special Needs $462.84 PMS 1/20/2019 Math & Science $318.18 PMS 12/15/2018 Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts $280.98 PMS 12/9/2018 Math & Science $237.07 PMS 11/15/2018 Math & Science $469.02 PMS 10/25/2018 Literacy & Language $335.60 Union 9/18/2018 Literacy & Language $1,108.09 PMS 9/15/2018 Math & Science $561.82 PMS 9/15/2018 Applied Learning, Math & Science $487.35 PMS 8/23/2018 Literacy & Language $595.95 PMS 8/22/2018 Applied Learning, Math & Science $1,625.28 PMS 8/22/2018 Literacy & Language $410.24 PMS 8/22/2018 Literacy & Language $453.22 PMS 8/22/2018 Literacy & Language $595.29 PMS 8/22/2018 Literacy & Language $274.00 PMS 8/15/2018 Math & Science, Applied Learning $167.25 PMS 8/15/2018 Special Needs $641.76 PMS 8/7/2018 Math & Science $276.16 PMS 8/6/2018 Math & Science $597.07 PMS 7/30/2018 Math & Science $250.16 PMS 7/27/2018 Applied Learning, Special Needs $273.33 PMS 7/27/2018 Math & Science $1,716.49 PMS 7/27/2018 Literacy & Language $260.09 PMS 7/27/2018 Math & Science $584.42 PMS 7/27/2018 Literacy & Language, Special Needs $376.36 $22,372.53 Approval of FY20 Washington DC Trip – Resolution #2019-163 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mr. Shovlin voting aye to approve the Poland Middle Schools request for the Annual 8th grade field trip to Washington, DC on May 27, 28, and May 29, 2020. School rules apply. The cost of the trip will be $420.00 and which will be paid by parents. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Approval of FY20 Camp Fitch Outdoor Education Trip – Resolution #2019-164 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the fifth grade Outdoor Education Program at Camp Fitch for the 2019-2020 school year. The trip will be on May 20, 21, and May 22, 2020. The cost of the trip will be approximately $200.00, which will be paid by parents. Fundraisers will occur to defray cost. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Approval to Purchase 2020 School Bus – Resolution #2019-165 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to approve the purchase of one (1) new 2020 School Bus complete with installed REI camera system and crossing gate, as per attached bus specifications. The quote from Rush Truck Center is part of the Ohio Schools Council (State Purchasing Program). Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Approval of Strollo Architect Contract – Resolution #2019-166 Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the contract with Strollo Architects for track, field and Dobbins improvements. Not to exceed $35,000.00. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. Approval of Field House Video Board Advertisement Agreement – Resolution #2019-167 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the Field House Video Board Advertising Agreement. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. This AGREEMENT between Poland Local School District Board of Education, having its principal place of business at 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio 44514 (hereinafter referred to as “Board” or “District”) and _________________________ (“Advertiser”) is entered into effective as of the1st day of July, 2019. WHEREAS, the District maintains the gymnasium and related facilities which are used by athletic teams and others for practice and games commonly known as and referred to as Poland Field House; WHEREAS, the District maintains a scoreboard in the Poland Field House, and the District has authorized the placement of advertising space on the scoreboard displaying advertisements of businesses that have elected to support the District. WHEREAS, Advertiser has elected to support the District and Advertiser desires to contract for the display of advertising by means of a scoreboard sign on the terms hereinafter described. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the acts and promises contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Sign Lease. Board agrees to install and lease to Advertiser a sign (the “Sign”) displaying an advertisement for the benefit of Advertiser on a large panel of the scoreboard in the Poland Field House. The advertising space offered is approximately two (2), 2-foot height by 8 1/2 wide. Provided Advertiser shall timely perform all obligations of Advertiser under this Agreement, the Sign shall remain on the scoreboard for five (5) years after the date of installation; and a full page add in the All Sports Booster Club Program. The Sign shall be of such design, color and wording as shall be agreed between the Board and Advertiser. The Sign design and artwork shall be provided by Advertiser and the District shall not be responsible for any costs associated with the Sign design and/or artwork. The Sign shall not be illuminated. The Sign shall be in good taste, consistent with the educational mission of the District and shall not contain any language, words, slogans, designs, or other material which, in the judgment of the School District administration, is inappropriate for a public school facility. The Sign shall not violate the rules and regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association or the policies and guidelines of the Board of Education. In the event that District and Advertiser are unable to agree upon the design, color or wording of the Sign, District may, in its sole discretion, at any time, unilaterally terminate this Agreement and not have any obligation hereunder. 2. Lease. Advertiser hereby agrees to lease the Sign for the term of five (5) years from the Board. Advertiser shall pay to the Board the total amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) (the “Lease Price”) to lease the Sign. Such amount shall be payable by installment payments of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per year no later than July 1st for the upcoming school year. 3. Sign Preparation and Maintenance. District shall be responsible for preparation of the Sign in accordance with the design agreed upon by District and Advertiser. The costs for such preparation and installation are included in the Lease Price. Advertiser shall be responsible for obtaining, at Advertiser’s expense, all drawings, illustrations and art work which are necessary for preparation of the Sign. The design, layout and content of the Sign may be changed by Advertiser during the term of this Agreement; provided, however, that the new design, layout and content must first be agreed to by and between the Board and Advertiser and all costs and expenses necessary or incidental thereto, including preparation and installation costs, shall be borne by Advertiser. Advertiser may request the District to make changes to Advertiser’s Sign during the term of this Agreement and all costs and expenses necessary or incidental thereto, including preparation and installation costs, shall be borne by Advertiser. Advertiser understands that there will be no security or protection provided by the District with respect to the Sign, and that the Sign may be subject to vandalism, defacement, and/or other forms of damage from any number of different causes. District shall maintain the Sign in reasonable condition during the term of this Agreement, but with consideration given to the type and degree of maintenance required vis-à-vis the financial capabilities and constraints of the District. The Sign during the term of this Agreement and thereafter shall be and remain the property of the District. 4. Copyright and Trademarks. All advertising copy, including logos or label designs and product identification of Advertiser shall be and remain the property of Advertiser. Advertiser hereby represents and warrants to District that the Sign will not violate any copyright, trademark, trade name, service mark or other right of any person or entity; and Advertiser shall indemnify the District from any loss, cost or expenses arising from the breach of this representation or warranty. 5. Competitors and Others. Advertiser understands and agrees that District is not in any way restricted by this Agreement from granting advertising rights to others, including competitors of Advertiser, as may be determined by the District, in its sole discretion. The location and content of all such advertising of others shall be determined solely by District. District further does not guarantee the visibility of the Sign from within Poland Field House when the field lights are turned off. 6. No Partnership or Agency. District and Advertiser shall be and act as independent contractors under this Agreement and under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed as one of agency, partnership, joint venture or employment between the parties. 7. Entire Agreement and Modification. The written terms and provisions of this Agreement shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any and every official and/or other representative of the District and Advertiser; and such statement shall not be effective or be construed as entering into, forming a part of, or altering in any way whatsoever, this written Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified except by later written agreement signed by both parties. 8. Default. Should either party breach any of the covenants or provisions of this Agreement, such party shall be considered in default under the terms of this Agreement. In such case, the non-defaulting party shall provide written notice to the defaulting party detailing the default and granting the defaulting party fifteen (15) days to remedy the default. Should the defaulting party remedy the default within the specified time limits, the party shall not be considered in default under the terms of the Agreement and this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Should the defaulting party fail to remedy the default within the specified time period, this Agreement shall be immediately terminated. 9. Right to Terminate. Either party may at any time terminate this Agreement, without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice. The Board may immediately terminate this Agreement for failure of the Advertiser to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Should Advertiser go out of business during the term of this Agreement, the Agreement is immediately terminated and the District shall have the right to lease the advertising panel to another vendor. Should the District find itself in the position to discontinue athletic operations in the Poland Field House as a result in a shortfall in state or other funding, this Agreement shall immediately terminate. 10. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Advertiser without the prior written consent of District. Advertiser may not delegate the Advertiser’s duties under this Agreement to another without the District’s prior written consent. 11. Governing Law and Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio; and if any provision herein is found to be in conflict with any Ohio law or regulation, it is the intent of the parties hereto that such provision shall have no force and effect, and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid as though such conflicting provision had not been written or made a part hereof. The parties agree that venue of any dispute affecting this Agreement shall be in Mahoning County, Ohio. 12. No Personal Liability. Nothing contained in this Agreement between District and Advertiser shall create any rights whatsoever on behalf of Advertiser against the Board and/or its officers, directors, agents or assets; and, further, Advertiser shall have no rights against the Board or its officers, directors, agents or assets as a consequence of any breach, default or failure of consideration under this Agreement. 13. Notices. a. All notices sent to District must be in writing and (i) hand delivered, (ii) sent by first class mail postage prepaid, or (iii) sent by overnight delivery service, to: Poland Local School District Board of Education ATTN: Superintendent 3199 Dobbins Rd. Poland, Ohio 44514 b. All notices sent to Advertiser must be in writing and (i) hand delivered, (ii) sent by first class mail postage prepaid, or (iii) sent by overnight delivery service, to: _________________________ ATTN:___________________ _________________________ _________________________ c. For purposes of this Section, the date of delivery shall be considered the date upon which the notice was received by the party. In the case of notice sent by first class mail, delivery will be considered to be the third (3) day after the date of postmark. 14. Nondiscrimination. The parties agree that they shall not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, religion, or disability in their performance under this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first set forth above. POLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION By:_________________________________________ Its:_________________________________________ Address: 3199 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio 44514 ADVERTISER ____________________________________________ By:_________________________________________ Its:_________________________________________ Address: ________________________________ ________________________________ Approval of Field House Video Board “Side” Advertisement Agreement – Resolution #2019-168 Mr. Riddle moved and Mrs. Zedaker seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to approve the Field House Video Board Advertising Agreement. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos. This AGREEMENT between Poland Local School District Board of Education, having its principal place of business at 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio 44514 (hereinafter referred to as “Board” or “District”) and _________________________ (“Advertiser”) is entered into effective as of the 1st day of July, 2019. WHEREAS, the District maintains the gymnasium and related facilities which are used by athletic teams and others for practice and games commonly known as and referred to as the Poland Field House; WHEREAS, the District maintains a scoreboard in the Poland Field House, and the District has authorized the placement of advertising space on the scoreboard displaying advertisements of businesses that have elected to support the District. WHEREAS, Advertiser has elected to support the District and Advertiser desires to contract for the display of advertising by means of a scoreboard sign on the terms hereinafter described. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the acts and promises contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows: 15. Sign Lease. Board agrees to install and lease to Advertiser a sign (the “Sign”) displaying an advertisement for the benefit of Advertiser on a large panel of the scoreboard in the Poland Field House. The advertising space offered is approximately four (4), 3 ½ -foot height by 3 1/2 wide. Provided Advertiser shall timely perform all obligations of Advertiser under this Agreement, the Sign shall remain on the scoreboard for five (5) years after the date of installation; and a full page add in the All Sports Booster Club Program. The Sign shall be of such design, color and wording as shall be agreed between the Board and Advertiser. The Sign design and artwork shall be provided by Advertiser and the District shall not be responsible for any costs associated with the Sign design and/or artwork. The Sign shall not be illuminated. The Sign shall be in good taste, consistent with the educational mission of the District and shall not contain any language, words, slogans, designs, or other material which, in the judgment of the School District Administration, is inappropriate for a public school facility. The Sign shall not violate the rules and regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association or the policies and guidelines of the Board of Education. In the event that District and Advertiser are unable to agree upon the design, color or wording of the Sign, District may, in its sole discretion, at any time, unilaterally terminate this Agreement and not have any obligation hereunder. 16. Lease. Advertiser hereby agrees to lease the Sign for the term of five (5) years from the Board. Advertiser shall pay to the Board the total amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) (the “Lease Price”) to lease the Sign. Such amount shall be payable by installment payments of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per year no later than July 1st for the upcoming school year. 17. Sign Preparation and Maintenance. District shall be responsible for preparation of the Sign in accordance with the design agreed upon by District and Advertiser. The costs for such preparation and installation are included in the Lease Price. Advertiser shall be responsible for obtaining, at Advertiser’s expense, all drawings, illustrations and art work which are necessary for preparation of the Sign. The design, layout and content of the Sign may be changed by Advertiser during the term of this Agreement; provided, however, that the new design, layout and content must first be agreed to by and between the Board and Advertiser and all costs and expenses necessary or incidental thereto, including preparation and installation costs, shall be borne by Advertiser. Advertiser may request the District to make changes to Advertiser’s Sign during the term of this Agreement and all costs and expenses necessary or incidental thereto, including preparation and installation costs, shall be borne by Advertiser. Advertiser understands that there will be no security or protection provided by the District with respect to the Sign, and that the Sign may be subject to vandalism, defacement, and/or other forms of damage from any number of different causes. District shall maintain the Sign in reasonable condition during the term of this Agreement, but with consideration given to the type and degree of maintenance required vis-à-vis the financial capabilities and constraints of the District. The Sign during the term of this Agreement and thereafter shall be and remain the property of the District. 18. Copyright and Trademarks. All advertising copy, including logos or label designs and product identification of Advertiser shall be and remain the property of Advertiser. Advertiser hereby represents and warrants to District that the Sign will not violate any copyright, trademark, trade name, service mark or other right of any person or entity; and Advertiser shall indemnify the District from any loss, cost or expenses arising from the breach of this representation or warranty. 19. Competitors and Others. Advertiser understands and agrees that District is not in any way restricted by this Agreement from granting advertising rights to others, including competitors of Advertiser, as may be determined by the District, in its sole discretion. The location and content of all such advertising of others shall be determined solely by District. District further does not guarantee the visibility of the Sign from within Poland Field House when the field lights are turned off. 20. No Partnership or Agency. District and Advertiser shall be and act as independent contractors under this Agreement and under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed as one of agency, partnership, joint venture or employment between the parties. 21. Entire Agreement and Modification. The written terms and provisions of this Agreement shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any and every official and/or other representative of the District and Advertiser; and such statement shall not be effective or be construed as entering into, forming a part of, or altering in any way whatsoever, this written Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified except by later written agreement signed by both parties. 22. Default. Should either party breach any of the covenants or provisions of this Agreement, such party shall be considered in default under the terms of this Agreement. In such case, the non-defaulting party shall provide written notice to the defaulting party detailing the default and granting the defaulting party fifteen (15) days to remedy the default. Should the defaulting party remedy the default within the specified time limits, the party shall not be considered in default under the terms of the Agreement and this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Should the defaulting party fail to remedy the default within the specified time period, this Agreement shall be immediately terminated. 23. Right to Terminate. Either party may at any time terminate this Agreement, without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice. The Board may immediately terminate this Agreement for failure of the Advertiser to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Should Advertiser go out of business during the term of this Agreement, the Agreement is immediately terminated and the District shall have the right to lease the advertising panel to another vendor. Should the District find itself in the position to discontinue athletic operations in the Poland Field House as a result in a shortfall in state or other funding, this Agreement shall immediately terminate. 24. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Advertiser without the prior written consent of District. Advertiser may not delegate the Advertiser’s duties under this Agreement to another without the District’s prior written consent. 25. Governing Law and Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio; and if any provision herein is found to be in conflict with any Ohio law or regulation, it is the intent of the parties hereto that such provision shall have no force and effect, and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid as though such conflicting provision had not been written or made a part hereof. The parties agree that venue of any dispute affecting this Agreement shall be in Mahoning County, Ohio. 26. No Personal Liability. Nothing contained in this Agreement between District and Advertiser shall create any rights whatsoever on behalf of Advertiser against the Board and/or its officers, directors, agents or assets; and, further, Advertiser shall have no rights against the Board or its officers, directors, agents or assets as a consequence of any breach, default or failure of consideration under this Agreement. 27. Notices. a. All notices sent to District must be in writing and (i) hand delivered, (ii) sent by first class mail postage prepaid, or (iii) sent by overnight delivery service, to: Poland Local School District Board of Education ATTN: Superintendent 3199 Dobbins Rd. Poland, Ohio 44514 b. All notices sent to Advertiser must be in writing and (i) hand delivered, (ii) sent by first class mail postage prepaid, or (iii) sent by overnight delivery service, to: _________________________ ATTN:___________________ _________________________ _________________________ c. For purposes of this Section, the date of delivery shall be considered the date upon which the notice was received by the party. In the case of notice sent by first class mail, delivery will be considered to be the third (3) day after the date of postmark. 28. Nondiscrimination. The parties agree that they shall not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, religion, or disability in their performance under this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first set forth above. POLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION By:_________________________________________ Its:_________________________________________ Address: 3199 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio 44514 ADVERTISER ____________________________________________ By:_________________________________________ Its:_________________________________________ Address: ________________________________ ________________________________ Informational Items * FY19 Federal Program Report – Mark Zura * The Nutrition Group – Megan Roemer * PMS Roof – Nighthawk/TEMA Reports/Presentations Foundation – None. Legislation – Mr. Riddle reported on the following issues: - HB166 – Implementing Long-term graduation requirement changes - HB154 – Academic Distress Commissions Adjournment – Resolution #2019-169 At 7:31 p.m. Mrs. Zedaker moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mr. Lavorini voting aye to adjourn the regular meeting. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos Meeting adjourned. _______________________________ ___________________________________ Treasurer President 6/24/2019 6/24/2019 2502