April 20, 2017

The Indian Creek Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 6:00

P.M. at the Indian Creek Middle School, Mingo Junction Ohio. President Bob Smith called the

meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. At roll call the following members were present:

Mr. Daniel Bove, Jr., Mrs. Kimberly Mark and Mr. Bob Smith. Dr. John Figel and Dr. Ted Starkey

were absent.

READING, APPROVAL, SIGNING OF MINUTES

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Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the March 16,

2017 regular meeting. Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes. Motion

approved 3-0.

BILLS, FINANCIAL, BANK RECONCILIATION

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Mr. Bove moved and Mrs. Mark seconded the motion to approve the bills, financial report and bank

reconciliation for the month of March 2017. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr.

Bove, yes. Motion approved 3-0.

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

I.C.E.A. – No representative present.

O.A.P.S.E. – No representative present.

Principal/Administrative Council- Dr. Holly-Minch Hick, ICMS Principal, discussed the following:

National Junior Honor Society food drive

Choir performances

Safety drills

Kim Ohler of The Nutrition Group discussed the following:

Lunch prices

Summer feeding program

Lunch for Life program to introduce kindergarten students to the cafeteria

Taste the Goodness program

Recipe of the Month program

Wellness Wednesdays

Employee recognition program

Free breakfast for elementary students

Josh Predovich, Project Manager – SHP Leading Design discussed the following regarding the

District facilities improvement project:

Community meeting results

Community survey results- noted that 94% of respondents agreed that new facilities are

needed in the district

Offer from state to co-fund at 40% a new high school and one new elementary

Discussed cost to maintain and repair existing facilities

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Reviewed various master plan options and cost of those plans

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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Mr. Smith moved and Mrs. Mark seconded the motion to go into executive session as marked below:

1. To consider one or more, as applicable, of the check-marked items with respect to a public employee or official:

a. ___Appointment

b. ___Employment

c. ___Dismissal

d. ___Discipline

e. ___Promotion

f. ___Demotion

g. ___Compensation

h. ___Investigation of charges/complaints (unless public hearing requested)

2. To consider the purchase of property for the public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding, if

premature disclosure of information would give an unfair advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is

adverse to the general public interest.

3. Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information

that could be used for the purpose of committing, or avoiding prosecution for, a violation of the law.

4. Matters required to be kept confidential by Federal law or State statutes.

5. Preparing for, conducting or reviewing negotiations with public employees concerning their

compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

6. In-person conferences with an attorney for the Board concerning disputes involving the Board that are the subject

of pending or imminent court action.

7. Consideration of confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production

techniques, trade secrets or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or

negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance provided

that:

A. The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided

or administered under provisions of State law authorized in Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(8)(1),

or involves public infrastructure improvements or the extension of utility services that are directly related

to an economic development project and

B. A unanimous quorum of the Board has determined by a roll call vote the executive session is necessary to

protect the interests of the applicant or possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in

connection with the economic development project. Conferences with an attorney for the public body

concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Indian Creek Local School District Board of Education, by a majority of

the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session of items 5 as listed

above.

Vote on motion: Mr. Smith, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 3-0.

Time: 6:37 P.M.

Executive session ended at 7:28 P.M. The meeting resumed.

OLD BUSINESS – None.

ACCEPT ADDENDA

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Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to accept an addendum to include item L under

New Business and an addendum to include item C under Personnel. Vote on motion: Mrs. Mark,

yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes. Motion approved 3-0.

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NEW BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF ITEMS A AND C THROUGH G AND I THROUGH L – TABLE ITEMS B

AND H

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Mrs. Mark moved and Mr. Bove seconded the motion to approve items A and C through G and items

I through L and to table items B and H.

A. Bills to Be Considered, Over $5,000.00 and/or Improper Procedure

The Treasurer recommends payment of the following invoices that have been submitted for

payment:

Jefferson Landmark $14,735.07 for diesel fuel for buses

Scholastic Book Fairs $5,097.77 for ICMS Media Club Book Fair

Hill International Trucks, LLC $5,244.15 for parts for Bus 2

Bricker & Eckler, LLP $9,228.00 for legal expenses for middle school project

B. Indian Creek HS Band Boosters’ Bylaws – TABLED

The Superintendent recommends the Board consider approval of the ICHS Band Boosters’

Bylaws.

C. Agreements – Jefferson County ESC

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve entering into agreements with the Jefferson

County Educational Service Center to provide services by the following individuals in the positions

listed during the period August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018:

John Polsinelli – EMIS Coordination Services, 1.0 FTE

Zachary Murray – Assistant Technology Coordinator Services, 1.0 FTE

Nikki Richardson – Students with Visual Impairments, FTE will be based on total number of students

Sharon Wilson – Students with Visual Impairments, FTE will be based on total number of students

Patrick Keenan – Consultation and Coordination Services, on an as-needed basis

Brittany Marconi – Occupational Therapy Services, FTE will be based on total number of students

Tina Pearce – Speech Therapy Services 1.0 FTE

Marissa Wanchik – Speech Therapy Services 1.0 FTE

D. Membership – Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution to continue membership in the

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $236.00, for the period May1, 2017 through

April 30, 2018.

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E. Appropriation Modifications

The Treasurer recommends approval of the following appropriation modifications that are

necessary to fulfill purchasing requests:

Supplemental appropriations of $4,925.00 for Wintersville Elementary Principal Fund (018-990G)

Supplemental appropriations of $3,524.07 for Student Activity Funds (200): $1,950.00 ICHS Drama

Club (929F); $274.07 ICHS Academic Challenge (925J); $500.00 ICHS BPA (925F); $800.00 Class

of 2018 (929Q)

F. Agreement – Comp Management, Inc.

The Treasurer recommends entering into an agreement with Comp Management, Inc. for workers

compensation, unemployment compensation, and safety administration services for the group

retrospective rating program for the enrollment period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

in the amount of $4,745.00. The service agreement is in association with the Ohio School Boards

Association and the Ohio School Business Officials Association.

G. Acceptance of Food Service Bid/Agreement

The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board approve the Food Service

Bid/Agreement with Nutrition, Inc. for the 2017-2018 school year and establish prices.

The Board agreed to no change in lunch and breakfast prices for the 2016-2017 school year ($1.00

breakfast at middle and high schools $2.40 for elementary lunch and $2.65 for middle and high

schools)

H. Educational Travel - TABLED

The Board is asked to consider the request of ICHS Band Director, Donald Llewellyn, Jr., to take

the band students to Hawaii in April 2019 to perform at Pearl Harbor. Costs associated with the trip

will be covered by students and the Band Boosters through fundraising efforts. The students would

miss approximately (five) 5 instructional days.

I. Resolution – Ohio School Facilities Commission

The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board adopt a resolution requesting the Ohio

School Facilities Commission to establish the New Scope, Estimated Basic Project Cost and Local

Share in the Exceptional Needs Program for Indian Creek High School.

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J. Transportation Release

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the request of Jennifer Rawson for her son,

Phillip Rawson, to be provided Indian Creek bus transportation during the 2017-2018 school year.

K. Agreement – Lesko Architecture

The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board adopt a resolution to enter into an

agreement through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (contracting authority) with Lesko

Architecture for Indian Creek Middle School parking lot replacement and exterior corrective work.

L. Resolution

The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt a resolution approving a professional services

agreement for corrective work at Indian Creek Middle School and declaring an urgent necessity.

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Vote on motion: Mr. Smith, yes; Mr. Bove, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes. Motion approved 3-0.

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OTHER MATTERS

PERSONNEL

APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH C

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Mr. Bove moved and Mrs. Mark seconded the motion to approve items A through C under Personnel.

A. Non-Renewal - Volunteers

The Superintendent recommends the non-renewal of the following 2016-2017 school years

volunteers in the positions listed:

Wrestling – Trent Starkey, Nick Spencer, Dave Patera, Kyle Moffit, Devin Mazik, Mike Emery

Basketball – Josh Morris, Zeb Edgerly

Softball – John Kuczykowsky

Football – Mike Wilson

Cheering – Brooke Goodrich

Swimming – Janna Olesky

Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Randy Stacy

B. Non-Renewal – Personal service Contracts

The Superintendent recommends the non-renewal of the following 2015-2016 school year

personal service contracts:

BRACONE, Gary – Softball Assistant Coach

BRETTELL, Andrew – Boys Soccer Assistant Coach

BRETTELL, Charles – Boys Soccer Head Coach

CARROLL, Aimee – Assistant Band Director (marching only)

CONNER, Andrew – Varsity Football Head Coach

CONNOR, Andrew – Football Equipment Manager ½ position

CONRAD, Michael – Grade 7 Football Coach

COTTIS, Randy – Baseball Assistant Coach

COWSER, Denny – Grade 7 Football Coach

DONDZILA, Nick – Grade 8 Football Coach ½ position

EDGERLY, Clay – Grade 8 Boys Basketball Coach

EFT, Steve – Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

FITHEN, Ed – Grade 7 Boys Basketball Coach

FITHEN, Lisa – 7-12 Cheer Assistant Coach

FITHEN, Taylor – Grade 9 Volleyball Coach

FLOWER, Margaret – ICHS Drama Club Assistant Advisor

FRANCES, David – Grade 7 Girls Basketball Coach

FURDA, Mike – Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

HOOVER, Christopher – Varsity Cross Country Head Coach

KARAS, Doug – Varsity Football Assistant Coach

KNIGHT, Doug – Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach

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KUESTER, Mike – Softball Assistant Coach

LEWIS, Joseph – Girls Soccer Head Coach

LEWIS, Joseph – Indoor Track Coach

LEWIS, Joseph – Varsity Track Assistant Coach

MAZZAFERRO, Todd – Varsity Football Assistant Coach

MOORE, Mentha – Majorette Line Instructor

ORBAN, Lori – ICMS Track Coach

PENDLETON, Monica – Girls Tennis Coach

PENDLETON, Monica – Boys Tennis Coach

PRESLEY, Jeremy – Grade 9 Football Coach ½ position

PRESLEY, Jeremy – Grade 9 Boys Basketball Coach

SCOTT, Amber – Grade 7 Volleyball Coach

SCOTT, Amber – Softball Assistant Coach

SPENCE, Tammie – 7-12 Cheer Assistant Coach

STARKEY, Brant – Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach

TWEEDY, Ron – Grade 8 Girls Basketball Coach

VOLTZ, Mike – Varsity Football Assistant Coach

WELLS, Tina – Varsity Track Assistant Coach

WILSON, Justin – Varsity Football Assistant Coach ½ position

WILSON, Michael C. – Varsity Football Assistant Coach ½ position

ZAMBORSKY, Doug – Girls Soccer Assistant Coach

C. Resignation - Classified

The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the resignation request of Hills Elementary

custodian, Norm McMillen, for retirement purposes, effective June 1, 2017. Mr. McMillen retires

after 15 years of service to the District.

Vote on motion: Mr. Bove, yes; Mr. Smith, yes; Mrs. Mark, yes. Motion approved 3-0.

REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS

a. Student Achievement – Mr. Daniel Bove, Jr. commended the following:

ICHS student Kaila Skidmore for singing the National Anthem at the Ohio State

High School Boys Basketball Tournament

Wished all spring sports teams and coaches good luck

Wished ICHS students Keith Maple and Owen price good luck in the national

MathCon competition

ICHS Track team and winners at the Jefferson County Relays

Board member Kim Mark commended the ICMS students who participated in the art display

at Eastern Gateway Community College.

b. Legislative – No report.

REPORT OF BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES - No report.

REPORT OF TREASURER/CFO - Denise Todoroff discussed the following:

First half tax collections for the 2016 tax year noting that public utility collections are up this

year due to the Texas Eastern Transmission Pipeline values. She noted however, that the

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district received a letter from the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office regarding an error in the

distribution of the values of the pipeline and that there is potential to lose a portion of the

values, thus reducing the revenue received and receivable from the pipeline.

Macy’s has filed a request with the Jefferson County Board of Revisions to reduce taxable

value of their property

REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - John Belt discussed the grant received from

the Children’s Hunger Alliance of Ohio to increase breakfast participation at the elementary level.

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT -Dr. T.C. Chappelear discussed the following:

Scholars’ Banquet – May 7, 2017 – 1:30 PM at St. Florian

IC Foundation’s Reverse Raffle Dinner

Ascent Drilling – proposed oil and gas lease of .27 acres of board owned property on County

Road 26

ADJOURNMENT

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Mrs. Mark moved to adjourn. All Yes. Time: 7:41 P.M.

ATTEST:

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Board President Treasurer