Parkway Local School District
 PARKWAY BOARD OF EDUCATION Meeting  Minutes

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. in the community room. 
The board has moved the time to 7:00 p.m. for the November meeting. 
The day and time for the 2008 meetings will be set at the January Organizational Meeting.

 
 

PARKWAY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of Parkway Board of Education regular meeting held
September 16, 2008

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room by President

            Dana Smith.

 

  1. Members present were Kim Brandt, Betty DuBry, Bob Ransbottom, Randy Shellabarger and Dana Smith.

 

  1. Nonmembers present were Anita Morton, Janie Southard, Tyler Garwood, Michelle Linn, Danielle Hays, Chris Wood, Carl Green, Chad Shellabarger, Mark Esselstein, Steve Baumgartner, Brian Fortkamp, Treas. Debra Pierce and Supt. Greg Puthoff.

 

  1. RESOLUTION NO.  0809001

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the agenda and addendum

be approved as presented.

Vote:  Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes. 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

All visitors were welcomed to the meeting. 

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

RESOLUTION NO.  0809002

Moved by DuBry and seconded by Brandt that the following Treasurer’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the following meeting minutes:

August 19, 2008                                   Regular Meeting

b.      Approve Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills.

c.       Approve the 2008-09 Permanent Appropriations as presented.

d.      Approve the Student Activity Budgets as presented.

Vote: Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes. 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

The principals’ reports are included in the supplemental minutes.

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.                  Outside Facilities

2.                  Park Board Request Update

3.                  MCESC- Services Provided to Parkway

4.                  Daily Bus Program Procedures/Responsibilities

5.                  Countywide Bus Driver-In-Service – Ft. Recovery, September 24, 2008

6.                  Vantage Career Center Levy

 

      I.    RESOLUTION NO. 0809003

Moved by DuBry and seconded by Ransbottom that the following Superintendent’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Grant permission to Mr. Alan Post, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, to take approximately 20 students to the National FFA Convention to be held in Indianapolis, IN, October 21-25, 2008

b.      Grant permission for the Parkway fifth grade to go to Camp Willson on an overnight field trip October 6-7, 2008.  This is a traditional field trip for the fifth grade students.

c.       Approve the overnight out of state field trip for Teresa Frysinger and one student member of the FCCLA to attend the USA Leadership Academy in Washington, DC.  The convention will be from September 24-28, 2008.

d.      Approve the overnight field trip for Teresa Frysinger to the FCCLA Fall Leadership Camp in Marengo, OH.  The trip will include approximately 6 students and will be October 12-14, 2008.

e.       Approve the overnight filed trip for FCCLA to the National Cluster Meetings in Cincinnati, OH.  The trip will include approximately 6 students and will be November 19-23, 2008.

f.        Approve the overnight field trip for Teresa Frysinger to the State FCCLA Conference in Columbus, OH.  The trip will include approximately 15 students and will be April 15-17, 2009.

g.       Approve the overnight field trip for the eighth grade students to Washington, DC.  The trip will be April 13-18, 2009.

h.       Accept the resignation of AnneMarie Imwalle as Foreign Language Advisor for the 2008-09 school year.

i.         Approve supporting the Vantage Career Center .8 mill permanent improvement levy renewal.

j.        Approve supporting the Vantage Career Center 1.2 mill bond levy for OSFC-assisted renovation and expansion project.

k.      Approve the establishment of the Parkway Exploration Student Group and for the group to take and overseas trip to England and Ireland in June 2010 for 16 days.  Approximately 12 students will be attending.

 

ALL SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED WITH THE NOTATION THAT THEY ARE PER THE ADOPTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND ARE AUTOMATICALLY NON-RENEWED AT THE END OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL YEAR.  INITIAL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A SATISFACTORY BCI& I AND FBI REPORT AND POSSESSING OR OBTAINING, IN A TIMELY MANNER, ANY NECESSARY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE POSITION.

 

            l.     Approve Mary Masser as Foreign Language Club Advisor for the 2008-09 school

                   year.

Vote: Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes.

The motion carried 5-0.

 

      J.   RESOLUTION NO. 0809004

a.    Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board accept the

       resignation of Kris Penhorwood as Varsity Assistant Softball Coach effective

       immediately.

b.    Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board accept the

       resignation of Trenna Browning as Middle School Softball Coach effective

       immediately.

             Vote:  Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes.

             The motion carried 5-0.

 

      K.  RESOLUTION NO. 0809005

Moved by Brandt and seconded by DuBry that the Board approve the establishment of Fund 200-9530 for the Parkway Exploration Student Group.

            Vote:    Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes. 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

L.  RESOLUTION NO 0809006

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board enter into an executive session for the prupose of discussing the compensation of personnel.

            Vote:  Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes. 

      The motion carried 5-0.     Time:           7:27 p.m.

      Return to Regular Session.        Time:    8:15 p.m.

 

M.  RESOLUTION NO 0809007

      Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board approve Salary

      Schedules for Classified Staff as presented.

      Vote:  Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes.

 

N.  RESOLUTION NO 0809008

      Moved by Brandt and seconded by DuBry that the meeting be adjourned.

      Vote:  Brandt, yes; DuBry, yes; Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, yes.

      The motion carried 5-0.  Time:  8:16 p.m.                                  

 

 

SIGNED ____________________________________

                                   

 

ATTEST ____________________________________

 
 
 

PARKWAY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of Parkway Board of Education regular meeting held
August 19, 2008

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room by President Dana Smith.

         

  1. Members present were Randy Shellabarger, Betty DuBry, Bob Ransbottom, Kim Brandt, and Dana Smith.

 

  1. Nonmembers present were Doug Hughes, Lucus Minnich, Janie Southard, Mark Esselstein, Brian Fortkamp, Treas. Debra Pierce and Supt. Greg Puthoff.

 

  1. RESOLUTION NO.  0808001

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Brandt that the agenda and addendum

be approved as presented.

Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes. 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

All visitors were welcomed to the meeting. 

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 0808002

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the following Treasurer’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the following meeting minutes:

July 15, 2008                           Regular Meeting

b.      Approve Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes. 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

The principals’ reports are included in the supplemental minutes.

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.                  Capital Conference

2.                  American Red Cross Emergency Shelter Provider

3.                  Outdoor Facilities

4.                  Open House/School Beginning

 

      I.    RESOLUTION NO. 0808003

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the following Superintendent’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the following individuals to administer and supervise the preschool program for the 2008-09 school year:

Mickey McConahay – Administrator - $4,000

Michelle Tribolet – Secretary - $750

Bianka Jenkins – Head Teacher - $750

Kathy Bransteter – Financial Secretary - $750

b.      Approve the Athletic Handbook for the 2008-09 school year as presented.

c.       Approve the proposed bus routes for the 2008-09 school year and also any changes that may become necessary due to family relocations during the school year.

d.      Approve the substitute bus driver list for the 2008-09 school year and any other drivers that may become certified throughout the school year.

e.       Enter into a contract with Logan County ESC for vision impaired services for a Parkway student.  Cost will be $1,725 for the 2008-09 school year.

f.        Establish the district tuition rate for the 2008-09 school year to be $3,233.97 as determined by Ohio Department of Education.

g.       Offer a one year contract to Karla Prichard as a cafeteria worker for three hours per day.  Mrs. Prichard would be at zero years’ experience.

h.       Offer a one year contract to Jami Pontsler as a cafeteria worker for two hour per day.  Mrs. Pontsler would be at zero years’ experience.

i.         Approve Greg Puthoff as lead mentor for the 2008-09 school year.  The rate of pay is equal to 1% of his current base salary.

j.        Approve the following as mentor teachers for the 2008-09 school year.

New Teacher                                       Mentor Teacher

Chris Barlage                                        Gina Jacobs

Kevin Browning                                    Tal Bates

Justin Firks                                           Matt Fisher

Curtis Hamrick                                     Leah Etgen

Adrian Jazwiecki                                  Jason Henline

Shalyn Leighner                                    Lindy Schwab

Kimberly McConnell                            AnneMarie Imwalle

Benjamin Neff                                      Jennifer Smith

Angie Rolfes                                         Lindy Schwab

Jennifer Zwiebel                                    Holly Strunk

k.      Approve a one year limited contract to Mary Masser as a part time teacher.  Mrs. Masser will be rehired under the terms of the negotiated agreement as a retired-rehired teacher.

l.         Approve the amended high school book fees as per attached.

m.     Accept the resignation of Kyle Osborne as junior high head football coach.

n.       Accept the resignation of Aaron Temple as junior high assistant football coach.

o.      Accept the resignation of Matt Jones as junior high assistant football coach.

p.      Change the contracted hour as a cafeteria worker for Donna Gibson from five to six hours.

q.      Change the contracted hours as a cafeteria worker for Stephanie Schlemmer from three to six hours.

r.        Accept the resignation of Anita Muhlenkamp as scholastic bowl advisor for the 2008-09 school year.

s.       Approve a fee of $250 per year for students attending Opportunity School.

ALL SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED WITH THE NOTATION THAT THEY ARE PER THE ADOPTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND ARE AUTOMATICALLY NON-RENEWED AT THE END OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL YEAR.  INITIAL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A SATISFACTORY BCI& I AND FBI REPORT AND POSSESSING OR OBTAINING, IN A TIMELY MANNER, ANY NECESSARY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE POSITION.

t.        Approve Shannon Wagner as junior class advisor for the 2008-09 school year.

u.       Approve Darcy Homan as pep club advisor for the 2008-09 school year.

v.       Approve Aaron Temple as junior high head football coach for the 2008-09 season.

w.     Approve Mike Langenkamp as junior high assistant football coach for the 2008-09 season.

x.       Approve Kevin Browning as junior high assistant football coach for the 2008-09 season.

y.       Approve Tim Fisher as a varsity volunteer assistant football coach for the 2008-09 season.

z.       Approve Brad Baxter as a junior high volunteer assistant coach for the 2008-09 season.

aa.   Approve Ann Vian as head cross country coach for the 2008-09 season.

bb.  Approve Kimberly McConnell as scholastic bowl advisor for the 2008-09 school year.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.

The motion carried 5-0. 

 

      J.  RESOLUTION NO. 0808004

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board approve one year contracts for the 2008-09 school year for the following personnel for the preschool program based on enrollment and salary schedule:

            Bianka Jenkins – Head Teacher

Bethany Balliet – Teacher

Kathy Bransteter – Teacher Assistant (Attendance Clerk)

Vicki Bollenbacher – Teacher Assistant

            Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, abstain.

            The motion carried 4-0 with 1 abstention.

 

      K.  RESOLUTION NO. 0808005

Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board enter into an executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment and compensation of an employee.

            Vote:    Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, no; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes. 

The motion carried 4-1.  Time:  8:33 p.m.

 

Return to regular session:   8:43 p.m.

 

L.  RESOLUTION NO 0808006

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by DuBry that the meeting be adjourned.

            Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes. 

The motion carried 5-0.  Time:   8:44 p.m.                               

 

 

SIGNED ____________________________________

 

                                   

 

ATTEST ____________________________________

 
 
 

 

PARKWAY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of Parkway Board of Education regular meeting held May 20, 2008

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room by President Dana Smith.

 

  1. Members present were Randy Shellabarger, Betty DuBry, Bob Ransbottom, Kim Brandt, and Dana Smith.

 

  1. Nonmembers present were Anita Morton, Brian Fortkamp,Betty Lawrence, Ivan Knapp, Steve Baumgartner, Greg Puthoff and Interim Treas. Dennis Ontrop.

 

  1. RESOLUTION NO.  0805003

Moved by DuBry and seconded by Brandt that the agenda be approved as presented.

Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The

motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. RESOLUTION NO. 0805004

            Moved by DuBry and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board enter into executive

            session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.  Time:  6:33 p.m.

Return to regular session:          7:01 p.m.

Member DuBry exited meeting at 7:01 p.m.

 

  1. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

All visitors were welcomed to the meeting. 

Anita Morton reported on Parkway Explorations - an overseas education program for students she would like to do at the school.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 0805005

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the following Treasurer’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the following meeting minutes:

April 9, 2008                            Special Meeting

April 10, 2008                          Special Meeting

April 15, 2008                          Regular Meeting

b.      Approve Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills.

c.       Approve the following transfers from the General Fund (001):

$422.46 to the Title IV-A Fund (584-9007)

$   27.81 to the Title II-A Fund (590-9007)

d.      Approve the Amended Five Year Forecast as presented.

e.       Approve Fiscal Year 2008 Amended Appropriations as presented.

f.        Approve a two year agreement for FY08 & FY09 with Rea & Associates, Inc to prepare the GASB 34 Cash Basis Financial Statements.  The cost will not exceed $4600 for FY08 and $4850 for FY09.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

The principals’ reports are included in the supplemental minutes.

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1.         Summer Intervention Program

            2.         Graduation

            3.         Dismissal Time – May 28

            4.         Athletic Coaches – number per sport

            5.         Football Scoreboard

            6.         Summer Help - Students

      J.    RESOLUTION NO. 0805006

Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by Brandt that the following Superintendent’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2008-2009 school year.  Membership is for grades seven through twelve.

b.      Approve Greg Puthoff as lead mentor for the 2007-2008 school year.  The rate of

      pay is equal to 1% of his current base salary.

      c.   Establish the substitute rate of pay for classified staff to be $9.75 per hour for the

            2008-2009 school year.  This includes aides, secretaries, custodians and cafeteria

            workers.

d.   Accept the resignation of Maryanne Knapke as teacher for purposes of retirement

      effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.  Maryanne has worked in the

      district for 35 years.

e.       Accept the resignation of Mary Brown as an aide for purposes of retirement

effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.

f.        Accept the resignation of Rosa Van Gundy as a bus driver for purposes of  retirement effective June 1, 2008.

g.   Accept the resignation of Richard Edgell as a full time bus driver effective June 1,

      2008.

h.   Hire the following personnel for Summer Intervention at the rate of $19 per hour. 

      The program will be for two weeks, four days per week and four hours per day. 

           Teacher                                        Grade                                         Subject

             Angie Pedroza                                 1 & 2                                     Lang. Arts

             Art Bader                                         1 & 2                                     Math

             Sheena Stover                                  3 & 4                                     Lang. Arts

             Chad Wells                                      3 & 4                                     Math

             Stacie Kraner                                   5 & 6                                     Lang. Arts

             Deb Kirby                                        5 & 6                                     Math

             Chris Barlage                                   K                                           LA              

i.     Hire Mike Schumm as summer physical education instructor beginning June 2.

j.     Approve the following extended service days for the 2008-2009 school year:

                          Doug Hughes                                      17 Days

                          Mickey McConahay                           15 Days

                          Lynne Miller                                        6 Days

                          Joe Falk                                              6 Days

k.        Approve the overnight trip to Heidelberg College for the football team on July  

        31– August 2, 2008.  Approximately 60 students will be attending.

 

ALL SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED WITH THE NOTATION THAT THEY ARE PER THE ADOPTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND ARE AUTOMATICALLY NON-RENEWED AT THE END OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL YEAR.  INITIAL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A SATISFACTORY BCI REPORT AND POSSESSING OR OBTAINING, IN A TIMELY MANNER, ANY NECESSARY

 

l.     Approve Doug Hughes as Athletic Director for the 2008-2009 School Year.

m.   Approve Ed Kuhn as Head Varsity Football Coach for the 2008-2009 Season

n.    Approve Jeff Marbaugh as Head Varsity Volleyball Coach for the 2008-2009

       Season.

o.        Approve Lisa Miller as Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach for the 2008-2009

       Season.

p.        Approve Lindy Stemen as a Junior High Volleyball Coach for the 2008-2009

       Season.

 

q.    Approve Mike Schumm as Head Golf Coach for the 2008-2009 Season.

r.     Approve Eric Stachler as Assistant Golf Coach for the 2008-2009 Season.

s.     Approve Ann Vian as Head Cross Country Coach for the 2008-2009 Season.

 

t.      Approve Greg Steinecker as Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2008-2009

        Season.

u.           Approve Ron Searight as Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2008-2009

        Season.

v.           Approve Matt Fisher as Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2008-2009

        Season.

w.         Approve Jason Stover as Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2008-2009

        Season.

x.           Approve Kyle Osborne as Head Junior High Football Coach for the 2008-2009

        Season.

y.    Approve Aaron Temple as Assistant Junior High Football Coach for the 2008-

       2009 Season.

z.    Approve Matt Jones as Assistant Junior High Football Coach for the 2008-2009      

        Season.

aa.      Approve William Steinecker as a Volunteer Varsity Assistant Football Coach for

         the 2008-2009 Season.

bb.   Approve Barry Peel III as a Volunteer Varsity Assistant Football Coach for the

        2008-2009 Season.

cc.    Approve Mike Langenkamp as a Volunteer Junior High Football Coach for the   

         2008-2009 Season.

dd.    Approve Todd Thomas as a Volunteer Junior High Football Coach for the 2008-

         2009 Season.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

      K.  RESOLUTION NO. 0805007

            Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board approve Bethany

            Balliet as Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach for the 2008-2009 season.

            Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, abstain.  The vote

            carried 3-0 with one abstention.

     

      L.   RESOLUTION NO. 0805008

            Moved by Brandt and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board approve Vicki Smith

            as a junior high volleyball coach for the 2008-2009 season.

            Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, abstain.  The vote

            carried 3-0 with one abstention.

 

      M.  RESOLUTION NO. 0805009

            Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Brandt that the addendum be approved as

            presented.

            Vote:    Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

            4-0.

 

      N.  RESOLUTION NO 0805010

 Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board offer a one year

             limited contract to Caroline Chittum as a teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. 

             Mrs. Chittum will be at the Bachelors degree level with one year of experience.

             Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

             4-0.

 

       O.  RESOLUTION NO. 0804011

 Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board offer a two year

 limited contract to Brian Fortkamp as high school principal beginning August 1,   

 2008.  Mr. Fortkamp will have a 260 day administrative contract with an annual  

 salary of $70,000 and the benefit package outlined in the employment contract.

             Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

          4-0.

 

P.       RESOLUTION NO 0805012

 Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board accept the

 resignation of Brian Fortkamp as a teacher effective at the end of the current school

 year.  Resignation is pending his employment as high school principal.

             Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

             4-0.

 

      Q.   RESOLUTION NO. 0805013

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Brandt that the Board accept the      resignation

of Brian Fortkamp as Freshmen Class Advisor effective at the end of the current school year.  Resignation is pending his employment as high school principal.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

      R.    RESOLUTION NO. 0805014

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board offer a one year

              limited contract to Kevin Browning as a high school teacher for the 2008-2009

              school year.  Mr. Browning will be at the Masters + 30 degree level with zero years

              experience.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

       S.    RESOLUTION NO. 0805015

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board offer a one year

              limited contract to Curtis Hamrick as a teacher for the 2008-2009 school year.  Mr.

              Hamrick will be at the Masters degree level with seven years experience.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

               4-0.

 

       T.   RESOLUTION NO. 0805016

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board offer a one year limited contract to Shalyn Leighner as a teacher for the 2008-2009 school year.  Miss Leighner will be at the Bachelors plus 150 hours level with zero years experience.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

       U.   RESOLUTION NO. 0805017

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board renew the

              contract with the West Central Ohio Assistive Technology Center (ATC)

              Consortium for the 2008-2009 school year at a cost of $900.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

       V.   RESOLUTION NO. 0805018

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board approve the following extended service days for the 2008-2009 school year:

Lisa Ontrop                              3 Days

Teresa Frysinger                       5 Days

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

 W.  RESOLUTION NO. 0805019

Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by Smith that the Board offer a one year

  contract to John Hamilton as a bus driver effective the 2008-2009 school        year.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

X. RESOLUTION NO. 0805020

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board offer a one year contract to Kevin Morton as a bus driver effective the 2008-2009 school year.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

Y. RESOLUTION NO. 0805021

Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by Brandt that the Board accept the resignation of Amber Pohlman as a teacher effective at the end of the contract year.

              Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The vote carried

              4-0.

 

          Z. RESOLUTION NO.  0805022

              Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the meeting be adjourned.

  Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion     

  carried 4-0.  Time:  8:09 p.m.

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNED ____________________________________

 

                                   

ATTEST ____________________________________

 

 
 

PARKWAY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of Parkway Board of Education regular meeting held April 15, 2008

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room by President Dana Smith.

 

  1. Members present were Randy Shellabarger, Betty DuBry, Bob Ransbottom, Kim Brandt, and Dana Smith.

 

  1. Nonmembers present were Betty Lawrence, Ivan Knapp, Lucus Minnich, Lori Routt, Courtney Shear, Megan Decker, Heather Stein, Keri Routt, Cami Hesse, Jessica Bolenbaugh, Libby Myers, Greg Puthoff, Mark Esselstein, Interim Treas. Dennis Ontrop and Supt. Doug Karst

 

  1. RESOLUTION NO. 0804005

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Ransbottom that the agenda and addendum be approved as presented.  Vote: Ransbottom, yes; DuBry, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

All visitors were welcomed to the meeting. 

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 0804006

Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by DuBry that the following Treasurer’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the following meeting minutes:

March 5, 2008                         Special Meeting  

March 18, 2008                       Regular Meeting

b.      Approve Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

The principals’ reports are included in the supplemental minutes.

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
    1. Franklin B. Walter Dinner – April 16, 6:30 p.m.
    2. Graduation – May 18th  - 1:30 p.m.
    3. Jarrod’s Law Inspection
    4. Personnel Openings
    5. Progress Book

 

      I.    RESOLUTION NO. 0804007

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the following Superintendent’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.                   Approve the overnight fieldtrip for Mr. Steinke and 40 students to the Wilds

            in Cumberland, Ohio on May 2.

b.                  Approve an overnight field trip for Mr. Post and FFA members to attend the State FFA Convention May 1 - 3 in Columbus.

c.                   Approve the list of students for graduation ceremonies set for Sunday, May 18, 2008 pending their completion of all requirements set forth by the Parkway Local Schools and the State Department of Education.

d.                  Approve membership in the Northwestern Ohio Educational Research Council, Inc. for the 2008-2009 school year with an annual fee of $175.

e.                   Authorize the acceptance of the best bid for backstops and fencing for the practice fields to the south of the building and fencing on the west side of the football field.  Total cost not exceed $23,800.       

 

f.                    Accept the bid for sealing all of the asphalt on the school grounds at a total cost of $25,597.26.  The work will be done by Freisthler Paving, Inc., Sidney, Ohio and will be paid from the building maintenance fund.

g.                   Accept the resignation of Bill Wynk as business teacher for purposes of retirement effective at the end of the contract year.  Bill has been at Parkway for 29 years and is completing 36 years in education.

h.                   Accept the resignation of Mary Masser as English/German teacher for purposes of retirement effective at the end of the contract year.  Mary has been at Parkway for 30 years and is completing 31 years in education.

i.                     Accept the resignation of Sharon Hamilton as cafeteria worker for purposes of retirement effective June 1, 2008.  Sharon has served the Mendon Union and Parkway Local School Districts for 26 years.

j.                    Non-renew the contract of Caroline Chittum for the 2008-2009 school year due to the expiration of funding.  Reemployment will be dependent on grant money allocations.

k.                  Recommend the board offer a one year limited contract to Harrison Frech as a part time teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. .

l.                     Approve issuing a one year limited teaching contract to the following staff members:

                           Leah Fullenkamp

                           Michael Gause

                           Gina Hein

                           Lisa Ontrop

                           Lindy Stemen

                           Sheena Stover

                           Ryan Twigg

                           Chad Wells

m.                 Approve issuing a three year limited teaching contract to the following staff members:

                           Rusty Allen

                           Tara Baltzell

                           Abbie Braun

                           Robert Buxton

                           Brenda (Kunk) Williams

                           Kris Penhorwood

                           Alan Post

                           Kimberly Williams

n.                   Approve issuing a continuing teaching contract to the following staff members:

                           Leah Etgen

                           Matthew Fisher

                           Brian Fortkamp

o.                  Approve offering a one year contract to Dennis Hockett as a bus driver effective the 2008-2009 school year.

p.                  Approve offering Trenna Browning a two year contract as school nurse effective the 2008-2009 school year.

q.                  Approve offering Sandra Clay a two year contract as a bus driver effective the 2008-2009 school year.

r.                    Approve offering Barry Lloyd a two year contract as a bus driver effective the 2008-2009 school year.

s.                   Approve offering Deanna Weirrick a two year contract as a cafeteria worker effective the 2008-2009 school year.

t.                    Approve offering Donna Gibson a continuing contract as a cafeteria worker effective the 2008-2009 school year.

u.                   Approve offering Nick Steinke a continuing contract as a bus driver effective the 2008-2009 school year.

 

v.                   Accept the resignation of Holly Strunk as assistant varsity volleyball coach effective immediately.

w.                 Accept the resignation of Leigha Wieman as cheerleader advisor effective immediately.

ALL SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED WITH THE NOTATION THAT THEY ARE PER THE ADOPTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND ARE AUTOMATICALLY NON-RENEWED AT THE END OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL YEAR.  INITIAL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A SATISFACTORY BCI REPORT AND POSSESSING OR OBTAINING, IN A TIMELY MANNER, ANY NECESSARY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE POSITION.

x.                   Approve Andy Grunden as a volunteer assistant track coach for the 2008

            season.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

      J.    RESOLUTION NO. 0804008

            Moved by Brandt and seconded by DuBry that the Board issue a three year limited

            teaching contract to Barb Shellabarger.

            Vote:  Ransbottom, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes; Shellabarger, abstain. 

            The motion carried 4-0 with one abstention.

      K.  RESOLUTION NO. 0804009

            Moved by Brandt and seconded by Ransbottom that the Board suspend the following

            contracts pending enrollment in the preschool program effective with the 2008-2009

            school year:

                        Bianca Jenkins – Teacher

                        Bethany Balliet – Teacher

                        Vicki Bollenbacher – Teacher Assistant

                        Kathy Bransteter – Teacher Assistant

Vote:    Ransbottom, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Smith, abstain.  The motion carried 4-0 with one abstention.

      L.  RESOLUTION NO. 0804010

 Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by DuBry that the following Superintendent’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.                   Offer a three year limited contract to Debra Pierce as treasurer for the

Parkway Local Schools.  The contract will begin August 1, 2008.  Annual

salary will be $63,750 with benefits as listed on the contract.

b.                  Enter into a limited contract with Debra Pierce to pay her at her current per

            diem rate for any days worked as assistant treasurer at Parkway Local Schools

            between April 16, 2008 and July 31, 2008.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

      M.  RESOLUTION NO. 0804011

            Moved by DuBry and seconded by Shellabarger that the Board enter into and

            executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.  Time:  7:25 p.m.

 

Return to Regular Session.        Time:    8:02 p.m.

 

      N.  RESOLUTION NO.  0804012

            Moved by DuBry and seconded by Brandt that the meeting be adjourned.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.  Time:  8:03 p.m.

                                   

SIGNED ____________________________________

                                   

ATTEST ____________________________________

 

 

 
 
 

 

 PARKWAY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of Parkway Board of Education regular meeting held March 18, 2008

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room by President Dana Smith.

 

  1. Members present were Randy Shellabarger, Betty DuBry, Bob Ransbottom, Kim Brandt, and Dana Smith.

 

  1. Nonmembers present were Betty Lawrence, Ed Gerbert, Lucus Minnich, Anita Morton, Ivan Knapp, Doug Hughes, Keri Routt, Lori Routt, Camie Hesse, Bria Rammel, Jessica Bolenbaugh, Mark Esselstein, Greg Puthoff, Interim Treas. Dennis Ontrop and Supt. Doug Karst.

 

  1. RESOLUTION NO. 0803003

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Brandt that the agenda and addendum be approved as presented.  Vote: Ransbottom, yes; DuBry, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

All visitors were welcomed to the meeting. 

Anita Morton reported on an overseas education program for students she would like to do at the school.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 0803004

Moved by Brandt and seconded by Shellabarger that the following Treasurer’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the following meeting minutes:

February 13, 2008                   Special Meeting w/changes

February 14, 2008                   Special Meeting w/changes

February 20, 2008                   Regular Meeting

February 26, 2008                   Special Meeting w/changes

b.      Approve Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

The principals’ reports are included in the supplemental minutes.

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
    1. Vantage All-Boards – Monday, April 7 – 5:30 p.m.
    2. Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Banquet – April 16, 6:30 p.m.
    3. Make-up Days-May 27, 28
    4. Levy Results – Athletic Fields
    5. Treasurer Search
    6. Other Items – New Bus to arrive Thursday

 

      I.    RESOLUTION NO. 08003005

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the following Superintendent’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the high school handbook for the 2008-2009 school year as presented.

b.      Approve the middle school handbook for the 2008-2009 school year as presented.

c.       Approve the elementary school handbook for the 2008-2009 school year as presented.

d.      Approve the following volleyball team activity for the summer of 2008:

            Maumee Bay Summer Spiketacular – varsity only – July 24-26.

e.       Offer a three year contract to Gregory Puthoff as superintendent for the Parkway Local School.  The contract will begin August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2011.  Annual salary will be $84,000 with benefits listed on contract.

f.        Approve the proposed policy changes from NEOLA:

Revised:

0141.2             Membership

0153                Organization

                        2440                Summer School

                        3121                Criminal History Record Check

                        4121                Criminal History Record Check

                        4139                Staff Discipline

                        5200                Attendance

                        6460                Vendor Relations

                        6520                Payroll Deductions

                        8320                Personnel Files

                        8330                Student Records

                        8500                Food Services

                        8531                Free and Reduced-Price Meals

                  Replacement:         

                        8600.04           Bus Driver Certification

g.       Join the Rockford Area Development Corporation at the Executive level for 2008.  Membership cost is $100.

h.       Approve a 2.0% pay increase for the district administrators for the 2008-2009 school year.  This is consistent with the approved raises for the certified and classified staff.

i.         Accept the resignation from Krista Evans as head girl’s varsity basketball coach.

j.        Accept the resignation from Kathy Koch as girl’s assistant varsity basketball coach. 

ALL SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED WITH THE NOTATION THAT THEY ARE PER THE ADOPTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND ARE AUTOMATICALLY NON-RENEWED AT THE END OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL YEAR.  INITIAL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON A SATISFACTORY BCI REPORT AND POSSESSING OR OBTAINING, IN A TIMELY MANNER, ANY NECESSARY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE POSITION.

k.      Approve Jordan Heckler as a Junior High Baseball Coach for the 2007-2008 season.

l.         Accept the resignation of Valerie Strohl effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.  Mrs. Strohl has been a long time teacher in the elementary special education program.  Member Ransbottom commented resignation accepted with regrets.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

      J.    RESOLUTION NO. 0803006

            Moved by DuBry and seconded by Brandt that the Board enter into and

            executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.  Time:  7:15 p.m.

 

Return to Regular Session.        Time:    8:00 p.m.

 

      K.  RESOLUTION NO.  0803007

            Moved by DuBry and seconded by Ransbottom that the meeting be adjourned.

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.  Time:  8:01 p.m.

                                   

SIGNED ____________________________________

 

                                   

ATTEST ____________________________________

 

 
 
 

 

 
 

 PARKWAY LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of Parkway Board of Education regular meeting held February 20, 2008

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room by President Dana Smith.
  1. Members present were Randy Shellabarger, Bob Ransbottom, Kim Brandt, and Dana Smith.
  1. Nonmembers present were Bill Kincaid, Sally Cox, Caroline Chittum, Abbea Hoehamer, Paula Bruns, Jon Bruns, Lando Bruns, Camille Hesse, Tisha Rodriquez, Lucus Minnich, Jordan Thompson, Mike Jones, Mark Esseslstein, Steve Baumgartner and Supt. Doug Karst.

 

  1. RESOLUTION NO. 0802005

Moved by Ransbottom and seconded by Shellabarger that the agenda be approved as presented.  Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 4-0.

 

            Member Betty DuBry entered the meeting

 

  1. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

All visitors were welcomed to the meeting. 

Jon & Paula Bruns – addressed the board about discipline a student received for disruptive behavior in the classroom.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 0802006

Moved by DuBry and seconded by Ransbottom that the following Treasurer’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.       Approve the following meeting minutes:

January 8, 2008                        Organizational Meeting

January 8, 2008                        Budget Hearing

January 8, 2008                        Regular Meeting

b.      Approve Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills.

c.       Approve the permanent appropriations for FY08 as presented.

d.      Approve the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor:

Inside                           Outside

                        General Fund                                          5.2                                16.2

                                                                                                                             8.97

                        Permanent Improvement                                                                1.5

                        Bond                                                                                             8.25

                        Classroom Facilities Maintenance                                                     .50

Vote: Ransbottom, yes; Shellabarger, yes; DuBry, yes; Brandt, yes; Smith, yes.  The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

The principals’ reports are included in the supplemental minutes.

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
    1. Vantage All-Boards – Monday, April 7 – 5:30 p.m.
    2. Bus Maintenance Bids
    3. Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Banquet – April 16
    4. February 28 – Harry Frech to speak at Rockford Historical Society Meeting
    5. Calendar Committee

      I.    RESOLUTION NO. 0802007

Moved by Shellabarger and seconded by Brandt that the following Superintendent’s Consent items be approved as presented:

a.