Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held December 13, 2021

The Regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, December 13, 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


PRESENTATIONS:
? Athletics - Brian Banfield Ð Mr. Banfield gave an overview of Fall Sports accomplishments athletically and emphasized the academic GPA accomplishments of our athletes.  A brief update on upcoming Winter Sports was also given.
? Bullying Summary Ð Superintendent Hockenberry fulfilled a requirement that the district administration semiannually (December/May) provide the president of the district board a written summary of all reported incidents and post the summary on its web site, if the district has a web site, to the extent permitted by section 3319.321 of the Revised Code and the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," 88 Stat. 571, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, as amended.

				McKinley Elementary: ZERO 
				Poland Middle School 4-5-6:  ONE 
				Poland Seminary:  ZERO 

	Superintendent Hockenberry explained the definition of bullying according to statute for 	these reporting purposes.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
* Elinor Zedaker- 70 Poland Manor Ð Thanked Mr. Riddle for his service on the board.  Excited to hear the sports presentation and the districtÕs focus on academics. 

Approval of Consent Agenda Ð Resolution #2021-212
	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 November 22, 2021

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


SuperintendentÕs Requests of Consent:  Craig Hockenberry 

1.	The Board approve the following classified substitute personnel for the 2021-2022 school year:
  
- 	Diana Peluso - Substitute Bus Aide (effective 11/29/21)
-	Daniel Shipley, Jr - Substitute Bus Driver (effective December 10, 2021)
-	Marlie McConnell - Substitute Custodial 


2.	The Board accept the purpose-policy statements for district and student activity funds for the 2021-2022 school year as submitted.  

3.	The Board acknowledge the following Classified FMLAÕs according to OAPSE Contract.			-	Sandy Miller - effective from 11/11/21 until TBD


END OF CONSENT AGENDA   
	Roll call, Ms. Colucci, Dr. Dinopoulos, Mr. Polis, Mr. Riddle and Mr. Warren voted yes, consent agenda approved.  Motion Passed 5-0.



TREASURERÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda:

Authorize Transfer of Funds Ð Resolution #2021-213
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to authorize the Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $500.00 for the 2021-2022 Academic Challenge Team to cover registration expenses and membership fees for Poland High School Academic Challenge Team members, cost incurred for transportation expenses for overnight travel, tournament expenses, and research and completion materials. Motion passed 5-0.
 
 
 
SUPERINTENDENTÕS REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda:

Approval to Set January, 2022 Meeting Date Ð Resolution #2021-214
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to set the 
Date of Monday, January 10, 2022 for the Regular meeting to immediately follow the Organizational Meeting at the Dobbins Learning Center Board Room, 3030 Dobbins Road.  The Organizational Meeting will start at 6:00 p.m.   Dr. Dinopoulos as senior board member will act as temporary chair for the election of officers for 2022.  Motion passed 5-0.  




Approval of Overnight Field Trip Ð Resolution #2021-215
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve an overnight field trip for the Poland Speech and Debate team for the Wooster Speech and Debate Tournament in Wooster, Ohio.  Dates are Friday, January 14, 2022 through Saturday, January 15, 2022.   Cost per participant is $150.00 per student.  Itinerary and list of chaperones are attached. The cost of the trip will be funded through the Boosters for transportation and the team account will pay for hotel rooms.  Any additional funds needed will be paid for by the studentÕs personally.  Motion passed 5-0.  


Approval of In Lieu of Transportation Resolution for 2021-2022 Ð Resolution #2021-216
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the resolution for in Lieu of Transportation.  Motion passed 5-0. 





Exhibit A:
	School                                                          	# of Students
	ACLD                                                                 	1
	Akiva Academy                                             	1
	Heartland Christian School                       		9
	Lewis Center for Gifted Learning           		2
	Montessori School of Mah. Valley         		6
	St. Charles School                                         	4
	Summit Academy                                        		1
        			 Total				           24


Approval of Revised Job Descriptions Ð Resolution #2021-217
	Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the following revised job descriptions.  Motion Passed 5-0.

      ? Principal 
      ? Teacher 


BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

Approval to Commend Staff and Students Ð Resolution #2021-218
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to commend the following staff and students for exceptional achievement and honors.  Motion passed 5-0. 





	








Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Ð Resolution #2021-219
	Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve Beth Queen, PSHS teacher, for unpaid leave of absence, according to PEA Contract Article 4.8, 4.81, 4.82 with return date to be determined.  Motion passed 5-0


INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- Signage - Poland Seminary and Dobbins Ð Superintendent Hockenberry explained that drafts Òmark upsÓ of new signage for Poland Seminary and Dobbins Elementary are currently being designed. 
- Possible revision of 2022-2023 school calendar. Superintendent Hockenberry explained several emails he has received regarding 2022-2023 calendar.  There were 564 student absences and 33.5 staff members out on Monday/Tuesday of Thanksgiving Week. Also review Christmas Break.  More discussion forthcoming in January with some sample amended calendars.
- Board Recognition Ð Superintendent Hockenberry expressed gratitude and thanked Mr. Riddle for his service on the Board. 


REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
		Foundation Liaison Ð Mr. Polis reported that ornaments are still for sale.  The Foundation 		is finalizing the February banquet and tickets will be on sale.

	Legislation Liaison Ð Mr. Riddle reported on the following:
	- HB34 Ð Regarding transferring of student records within 5 days
	- SB43 Ð Possible designation of July as Sarcoma Awareness Month

Student Achievement Liaison Ð Dr. Dinopoulos - No Report


	At 6:52 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 of a public employee or official.

Reconvene - Adjournment Ð Resolution #2021-220
	At 7:49 p.m., Mr. Warren moved and Mr. Polis seconded with all members present voting aye to reconvene regular session and adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed 5-0.

Meeting adjourned.	


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Treasurer					President


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