Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held November 22, 2021

The Regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, November 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, Mr. Polis, Mr. Riddle, and Mr. Warren. Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos

Pledge of Allegiance

PRESENTATIONS:
? PSHS Sax Quartet Ð Band/Music Teacher, Mr. Jeff Hvizdos briefly explained the history of the saxophone and introduced the four (4) students present from PSHS sax quartet.  They played three (3) Christmas songs for the Board of Education and those in attendance.
? The Nutrition Group - Danielle Davis/Cathi Cassudakis - Cathi explained the food shortage challenges so far this year and Danielle shared cafeteria highlights and explained that the job fair was successful in getting cafeteria subs and also filled a vacant position.  
? Five Year Forecast - Janet Muntean, CFO/Treasurer presented the district five-year forecast.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Elinor Zedaker- 70 Poland Manor Ð Mrs. Zedaker thanked Treasurer Muntean for her enthusiasm and detail in presenting the districts five year forecast. She thanked Mr. Riddle for his passion regarding levy renewals and options for the district moving forward.  Urged the Board to be careful of district properties in any upcoming decisions.

Approval of Consent Agenda Ð Resolution #2021-199
	Moved by Mr. Warren 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 October 18, 2021 and November 15, 2021

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

3.	The Board approve the FY22 appropriation modifications and submit for certification to 	the Mahoning County Budget Commission for all funds.





   		  
SuperintendentÕs Requests of Consent:  Craig Hockenberry 

  1.	The Board approve the following non-teaching personnel be placed on the approved 	substitute list for the 2021-2022 school year, substitute basis only, according to wage rate 	for the assignment designated; all required reports are on file:
? Mary Jo Carchedi - Substitute Monitor 
? Nancy Muscat - Substitute Food Service, Substitute Monitor, Substitute Secretary (Pending Background Check)
? Amanda Owens - Substitute Food Service (Pending Background Check)
? Brandi Hughes - Substitute Custodial/Porter (Pending Background Check)
? John Porter - Substitute Custodial/Porter (Pending Background Check) 
? Darlene Halloran - Substitute Monitor, substitute Food Service (Pending Background Check 

2.	The Board adopt the option for paper/pencil for the Alternate Assessment for students with 	significant Cognitive Disabilities for the 2021-2022 school year recommended per Lauren 	DeJulio, Coordinator of Student Services. 

3.	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.

4.	The Board approve the following recommendations for the 2021-2022 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.  
		Sarah Varga - Volunteer Swim Coach 

5.	The Board acknowledge the following certified FMLAÕs according to PEA Contract Article 4.91.
		Julianna Wellington Ð Tentatively, October 20, 2021 - November 3, 2021 

6.	The Board approve Tyler Debolt as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2021-2022 school year.

7. 	The Board approve the following classified employees for the 2021-2022 school year:
? Cassie Miller - 2-hour cafeteria position at PSHS (Pending Background checks)          
? Charles Gales - 6-hour sweeper-cleaner position at PMS/McKinley (effective November 15, 2021) 

8.	The Board approve the following certified supplemental position for the 2021-2022 school year.
		Julie Rinehart - Academic Challenge  

END OF CONSENT AGENDA   
	Roll call, Ms. Colucci, Mr. Polis, Mr. Riddle and Mr. Warren voted yes, consent agenda approved.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion Passed 4-0.

TREASURERÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda:

Approval of FY22 Five Year Forecast Ð Resolution #2021-200
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Polis seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Warren voting aye to approve the districtÕs Fiscal 2022 Five-Year Forecast as presented by Treasurer, Janet Muntean. This resolution and the BoardÕs approval are required by the State of Ohio.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0.  

Authorization to Transfer Funds Ð Resolution #2021-201
	Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with Mr. Riddle and Ms. Colucci voting aye to authorize the Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $500,000.00 from the General Fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund in accordance with the Forging the Bulldog Future, Five Year Visionary Plan.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 

Approval to Reimburse for BCI/FBI Backgrounds Ð Resolution #2021-202
	Mr. Warren moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Polis voting aye to approve the reimbursement of BCI/FBI background checks to substitute employees after completing 15 days of work in the district due to labor shortage.  Receipts showing proof of payment will be required.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 

Approval to Reimburse for CDL Ð Resolution #2021-203
	Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with Mr. Riddle and Ms. Colucci voting aye to approve the reimbursement of CDL a onetime fee of $115 for substitute bus drivers after completing one school year in the district due to labor shortage.  Receipts showing proof of payment will be required.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 
   
Approval to Amend OAPSE Transportation Personnel Contracts Ð Resolution #2021-204
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Warren voting aye to authorize the treasurer to amend the following OAPSE transportation personnel contracts for the 2021-2022 school year, effective November 15, 2021, due to transportation driver shortage and/or combination of routes; as follows.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 
 
 	Debbie Brothers	3.5 hours	to	4.25 hours	per day
 	Mike Burns		3.75 hours	to	4.25 hours 	per day
 	Jon Clark		3.25 hours	to	4.0   hours	per day
 	Bill Dunnavant		3.5 hours   	to	4.0   hours 	per day
 	Mary Jo Friedl		3.75 hours   	to	4.25 hours   	per day
 	John Gingery		3.75 hours   	to	4.25 hours   	per day
 	Jeff Gomori		4.75 hours 	to	5.0 hours   	per day
 	Bob Hartman		3.75 hours   	to	4.25 hours   	per day
 	Diana Kovalovsky	3.75 hours  	to	4.25 hours   	per day
 	Bob Miller		3.5 hours  	to	5.0 hours   	per day (Mon-Thur)
 	Bob Miller		3.5 hours   	to 	4.0 hours   	per day (Fridays)
 	Sandy Miller		3.5 hours  	to	5.25 hours 	per day (Mon-Thur)
 	Sandy Miller		3.5 hours	to	4.25 hours	per day (Fridays)
 	Ruth Raseta		3.5 hours	to	4.25 hours  	per day
 	Barb Raybuck		3.0 hours  	to	3.5 hours   	per day
 	Eric Rogers		4.25 hours  	to	5 hours  	per day (Mon-Thur)
 	Eric Rogers		4.25 hours  	to 	4.5 hours	per day (Fridays)
 			
 
 
 
SUPERINTENDENTÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda:

Approval of Settlement Agreement Ð Resolution #2021-205
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Warren seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Polis voting aye to approve the settlement agreement #3953-2021 related to an individual student.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 

Approval of Electric Contract Ð Resolution #2021-206
	Mr. Warren moved and Mr. Polis seconded with Mr. Riddle and Ms. Colucci voting aye to approve the Electric contract proposal with Freepoint for 36 months as initially presented at the Board Work session on Monday, November 15, 2021.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0.

Approval of Agreement with Mahoning County Public Health Ð Resolution #2021-207
	Mr. Warren moved and Mr. Polis seconded with Mr. Riddle and Ms. Colucci voting aye to approve the agreement for services with the Mahoning County Public Health to support case investigation and contact tracing related to COVID-19.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0.  



Approval of Ricoh Copier Lease Proposal ÐResolution #2021-208
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Warren voting aye to approve the Ricoh Copier Five Year Lease proposal as initially presented at the Board Work Session on Monday, November 15, 2021.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 
 

Approval of PCBA Lease Agreements for Dobbins and North Fields Ð Resolution #2021-209
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Polis seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Warren voting aye to approve the PCBA Lease Agreements for Dobbins and North fields.  Absent:  Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 

 
BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

Approval to Commend Staff and Students Ð Resolution #2021-210
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Warren seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Polis voting aye to commend the following staff and students for exceptional achievement and honors.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0. 

Poland Seminary High School


INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- Update on SB1 - New Substitute Teacher Requirements Ð Superintendent Hockenberry explained we are working with the ESC to develop a course for meeting this requirement under SB1.

REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
	Foundation Liaison Ð Mr. Polis reported all three websites for Poland Foundation are up 	and running. 	The raffle was successful and ornaments are still being sold.

	Legislation Liaison Ð Mr. Riddle reported on the following:
	- HB126 - Modification to property value change
	- HB334 - Board of Education compensation and required training

Student Achievement Liaison Ð Dr. Dinopoulos Ð Absent Ð No Report

Adjournment Ð Resolution #2021-211
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Warren voting aye to adjourn the meeting.  Absent: Dr. Dinopoulos.  Motion passed 4-0.

Meeting adjourned.	


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