The Wapakoneta City Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at Wapakoneta High School.  The meeting was called to order by President Ron Mertz.  Roll call was as follows:  Sammetinger, aye; Copeland, aye; Kantner, excused (vacation); Mertz, aye; and Frame, aye.  Also in attendance were Superintendent, Keith Horner; Treasurer, Susan Rinehart; Business Manager, Don Arnett; staff and administrators; students, parents, and grandparents; community members; and media representative.

 

          The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Ron Mertz.

 

REPORTS FROM THE BOARD

 

Records Commission Report – Ron Mertz commented that the Records Commission met and approved a list to be submitted for destruction to the Ohio Historical Society and the Auditor of State’s office.

 

Policy Committee Report – Keith Horner commented the policies on the agenda include a few new policies and re-wording of several existing policies that were approved by the Policy Committee and recommended for adoption.

 

Sidewalks at High School - Willie Sammetinger commented that the sidewalk project at the High School looks nice; they did a good job.  Don com-mented the City met again to approve the additional driveway at the High School.

 

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

         

          Recognition of Retirees:

                    Deb Buck – Intervention/Title I at Cridersville; started with                       the district in 1976 (was unable to attend).

 

                    Gary Hensley – Special Education at the Middle School;                            started at Wapakoneta in 1989.

 

                    Bruce Hodges – Guidance Counselor at the Middle School;                            began at Wapakoneta in 1967.

 

                    Suzanne Moser – English/Psychology at the High School;                            started with the district in 1979 (was out of town and unable to           attend).

 

                    Karen Shroyer – Bus Driver; began at Wapakoneta in 1985.

 

          Keith Horner and Ron Mertz thanked each retiree for their many years of service to Wapakoneta City Schools.  They stated each retiree had a positive impact on the kids.  They are special people who are wished an enjoyable life and retirement.  The Board congratulated each retiree and presented them with a watch. 

 

          Acceptance of Veterans as Graduates

 

87-06           Sammetinger moved to accept the list of Veterans, as recommended by Superintendent Keith Horner, and recognize them as graduates and award each of them a high school diploma.

 

Seconded by Copeland.  The Board commented it was a great honor that they were able to serve the U.S.  Roll call:  Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye; and Copeland, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Physics Class Trip to Chicago – Greg Hartzler discussed the packet of information concerning the proposed physics class trip to Chicago next February.  He feels this trip expands the students’ knowledge of physics and has received positive feedback from past trips.  Keith commented there will be an action item at a later Board meeting on this issue.

 

ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

88-06           Sammetinger moved to approve the following:

 

Minutes of a Facilities Committee meeting held May 13, 2006, a regular Board meeting held May 15, 2006, a Finance Committee held May 15, 2006, and a Policy Committee meeting held June 5, 2006.

         

          Financial Reports:  monthly graphs, cash activity report, investment portfolio, operating fund (month-end expenditures), bank reconciliation, summary check register, permanent improvement fund report, 2006 appropriations by fund/fund type/revenue summary receipt ledger, continuing education report, and temporary 2007 appropriations by fund/fund type.

 

          Acceptance of Donations: 

 

   From                                     Purpose                                     Amount

Wal-Mart                         Teacher of the Year – Jason Kline          $1,000.00

Wal-Mart (in coopera-          Computer Donation                         $   600.00

                tion with Frito-Lay)   

WHS Art Club            Indian Summerfest Medals                  $   100.00

Don & Darlene Arnett          Flower Planters for Gardenia Office $   200.00

Wapak Noon Optimist           Middle School Playground Equip.          $   100.00

Athletic Boosters                Uniforms                                          $4,821.50

Honda of America                Athletics                                            $   200.00

 

The Board thanked the donors for their support.  It is greatly appreciated.

Student Teachers.  Allow students from the following universities to use Wapakoneta City Schools for their field and clinical experience: 

 

The Ohio State University             2006-07 school year

Ohio Northern University             3-year period beginning in 2006-07

 

Student Fees for 2006-07.  Approve student fee schedules for the 2006-07 school year (copies to be included in minutes).

 

Grant Participation.  Approve participation in the following federal and state grants for the 2006-07 school year.  The Board encourages public participation in these programs.

 

Title 1:  Targeted Assistance; Title II-A:  Improving Teacher Quality; Title II-D:  Technology; Title III:  Limited English Proficient (LEP); Title IV-A:  Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC); Title V:  Innovative Programs; Title VI-B; Special Education, Part B-IDEA; Early Childhood Special Education-IDEA (ECSE); Student Intervention Grant; Title VI-G Flow Thru to supplement the special education program (ACCESS) to provide for special education students at Cridersville; Career Tech Equipment (CTE); SchoolNet Grants; and competitive grants.

 

          Board Policy Updates.  Approve the following Board Policy updates:

 

          #3120.09             Volunteers

          #3131                  Reduction in Staff

          #4120.09             Volunteers

          #4131                  Reduction in Staff

          #6350                  Prohibition against Contracting with a Person against                                     Whom an Unresolved Finding for Recovery has been                               Issued

          #6600                  Deposit of Public Funds:  Cash Collection Points

          #8320                  Personnel Files

          #8330                  Student Records

          #8442                  Reporting Accidents

          #8442.01             Workers’ Compensation

          #8500                  Food Program

 

          NWOERC Membership.  Renew membership in the Northwest Ohio

Educational Research Council, Inc., for the 2006-07 school year with an

annual fee of $275.00.

 

Seconded by Frame.  Roll call:  Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; and Mertz, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

 

          Resignations

 

89-06           Copeland moved to accept the following resignations:

 

          Stefanie Holtz               Middle School Music                    effective 8/18/06

          Shelly Naseman            Library Paraprofessional             effective 7/31/06

          Lianne Pohlman            Elementary Teacher                 effective at the

                                                                                                 end of the 2005-                                                                                                  06 school year

          Kevin Warner                  Custodian                                effective 7/17/06

          Rochelle Dunlap           Flag Corps Supplemental      eff. immediately

 

Seconded by Frame.  Roll call:  Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; and Sammetinger, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Transfer to High School Assistant Principal

 

90-06           Sammetinger moved to accept the transfer of Jason Kline to the position of High School Assistant Principal at the rate of $62,410.00 Step 0, on a one-year contract. 

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; and Frame, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Employment of Teachers

 

91-06           Frame moved to employ the following teachers for the 2006-07 school year, pending satisfactory completion of criminal records checks and proper certification through the Ohio Department of Education:

 

Kerry Hart             Special Education – High School

                              Step 2          Masters Degree              $37,653.00

Wendy Kingston          2nd grade – Northridge  -    Beginning 10/1/06

                              Step 5               Masters Degree              $36,052.58

Ryan Loy              High School Math

                              Step 2        B-150 Degree                  $35,471.00

Allison Mack          Kindergarten – Centennial

                              Step 0           Bachelor Degree           $31,170.00

Jeffrey Radel          7th Grade Intervention – Middle School

                              Step 10      B-150 Degree                  $47,690.00

Erin Rinehart          1st Grade – Cridersville          

                              Step 0          Bachelor Degree           $31,170.00

Kathryn Stover          Special Education – Middle School        

                              Step 0          Bachelor Degree           $31,170.00

Tracy Trogdlon          Kindergarten – Centennial           

                              Step 2          Bachelor Degree           $33,913.00

Abby Truesdale          Kindergarten – Centennial

                              Step 1          Bachelor Degree           $32,541.00

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; and Frame, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Employment of Substitutes

 

92-06           Sammetinger moved to employ the following substitutes for the 2006-07 school year at the appropriate rate on the salary schedule, pending satisfactory completion of criminal records checks and proper certification through the Ohio Department of Education.

 

          Erika Berner                  Teacher

          Timothy Doty            Teacher

          Ryan Dunlap                Teacher

          Kendra Gottschalk          Teacher

          Magdalene Jackson          Teacher

          Andrea Keener                Teacher

          Wendy Kingston              Teacher

          Jennifer Smalley                Teacher

          Kelly Wimmers            Teacher

         

Seconded by Frame.  Roll call:  Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye; and Copeland, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Employment of Casual Laborers

 

93-06           Copeland moved to employ the following casual laborers for the 2006 calendar year, at the appropriate rate on the salary schedule:

 

          Adam Fahncke              R-3              $6.75 per hour          eff. 5/29/06

          Chris Salsbury              R-1              $6.25 per hour          eff. 5/29/06

          Andy Schuler                R-3              $6.75 per hour

          Shane Speicher              R-2                 $6.50 per hour          eff. 6/5/06

          Krystal Wegesin               R-1              $6.25 per hour          eff. 6/8/06

 

Seconded by Frame.  Roll call:  Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; and Mertz, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Bus Physicals

 

94-06           Frame moved to add the following to the list of physicians eligible to perform T-8 physicals for the 2006-07 school year, to comply with the agreement between the Wapakoneta Classified Association and the Wapakoneta Board of Education, Article 29.03:

 

          Tim Heinrich

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; and Sammetinger, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Revisions to Job Descriptions

 

95-06           Copeland moved to approve changes in job descriptions for food service supervisor and maintenance workers.

 

Seconded by Sammetinger.  Roll call:  Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; and Frame, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Employment to Supplemental Contracts

 

96-06           Frame moved to employ the following to supplemental positions:

 

          Vickie Sawmiller          M.S. Team Captain (5th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Kim Mullen                 M.S. Team Captain (5th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Kay Wellington          M.S. Team Captain (5th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Michelle Roediger          M.S. Team Captain (6th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Sheri Place           M.S. Team Captain (6th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Paula Quatman          M.S. Team Captain (6th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Todd Crow            M.S. Team Captain (7th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Teresa Riffle           M.S. Team Captain (7th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Anne Niemeyer          M.S. Team Captain (7th)          (1/3)    Step 4          $633.79

          Klayton Hilleary          M.S. Instrum. Music (1/2)    Step 4          $1,823.45

          Steve Wimmers          M.S. Instrum. Music (1/2)    Step 4          $1,823.45

          Kristi Fisher          National Honor Society                    Step 1          $1,215.63

          Roger Herriott          Washington, D.C. Trip Coord            Step 4          $1,433.82

          Caleb Fledderjohann          J.V. Boys Soccer                    Step 1          $2,742.96

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; and Frame, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Wellness Policy

 

97-06           Mertz moved to adopt a Wellness Policy for the Wapakoneta City Schools.

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye;  and Copeland, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Don Arnett thanked the committee members for their work on this policy.

 

          Gifted Identification Plan Changes

 

98-06           Mertz moved to approve changes to the Gifted Identification Plan.

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; and Mertz, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Auditor of State Requirement

 

99-06           Sammetinger moved to authorize the utilization of the Local Govern-ment Services Section (LGS) of the Office of the Auditor of State for the purpose of preparing “Other Comprehensive Basis Of Accounting” (OCBOA) at the rate of $37.00 per hour for fiscal years ending June 30, 2006; June 30, 2007; and June 30, 2008.  Total cost is not anticipated to exceed $5,500.00 for each fiscal year.

 

Seconded by Frame.  Roll call:  Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; and Sammetinger, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Contract with Seasongood & Mayer, LLC

 

100-06          Frame moved to adopt the following resolution:

 

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR RETAINING INVESTMENT BANKING SERVICES AND UNDERWRITING SERVICES OF SEASONGOOD & MAYER, LLC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS.

 

          WHEREAS, the Wapakoneta City School District is considering an election to approve the issuance of School Improvement Bonds; and

 

          WHEREAS, the Board of Education desires to employ the services of an Investment Banker and Underwriter to assist with the various financial aspects of the proposed Bond issue;

 

          NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Wapakoneta City School District, Auglaize County, that:

 

          Section 1.  The investment banking and underwriting services of Seasongood & Mayer, LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, shall be and hereby are retained in connection with the financings proposed to be undertaken by this Board.  In rendering such services, as an independent contractor, said firm shall not exercise any administrative discretion on behalf of this Board in the formulation of public policy, expenditure of public funds, enforcement of laws, rules and regulations of the State, any county, or cities or of this Board, or the execution of public trusts.

 

          Section 2.  For such services that firm shall be paid, or provision shall be made to pay, reasonable fees as shall be approved by the Board of Education for such services, the Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make appropriate certification as to the availability of funds for such fees and to issue an appropriate order for the payment of the same, to the extent required from Board funds, as the same shall become payable.  However, no fees shall be incurred unless and until the Board actually issues Securities to fund the project.

 

          Section 3.  The Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute a Sole Senior Managing Underwriter Agreement with Seasongood & Mayer, LLC setting forth the terms of such services.

 

          Section 4.  It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.

 

          Section 5.  This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption.

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; and Frame, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Lunch Prices 

 

101-06          Copeland moved to approve the following lunch prices for the 2006-07 school year:

 

          Students:

                    Breakfast (Grades K-4)                       $1.00

                    Breakfast (Grades 5-12)                     $1.15

                    Reduced Price Breakfast                        $  .30

                    Lunch (Grades K-4)                       $2.00

                    Lunch (Grades 5-7)                       $2.15

                    Lunch (Grades 8-12)                     $2.25

                    Reduced Price Lunch                             $  .40

 

          Adults:

                    Breakfast                                           $1.35

                    Lunch                                              $2.60

Seconded by Frame.  Roll call:  Copeland, aye; Mertz, nay; Sammetinger, aye; and Frame, aye.  Motion passed, 3 ayes, 1 nay.

 

          Ron Mertz commented that the adult lunch price could be higher.  

 

          2006-07 Athletic Ticket Prices

 

102-06          Sammetinger moved to accept the following athletic ticket prices for the 2006-07 school year:

 

          Football Reserved Seats

          For the Year                                             $25.00

          Per Game (presale – if available)               $  6.00

          Per Game (at the door – if available)               $  6.00

          Football Student Pass (Varsity Games)          $20.00

 

          Volleyball and Soccer [plus 8th & 9th grade football] (Fall Pass)

          Family                                                        $55.00

          Adult                                                           $35.00

          Student                                                       $25.00

          Middle School Fall Sports Pass

             (Football and Volleyball – 15 punches)          $25.00

 

          Basketball Reserved Seats

          For the Year                                             $50.00

          Per Game (presale – if available)               $  6.00

          Per Game (at the door – if available)               $  6.00

          Basketball Student Pass (Varsity Boys)          $30.00

 

          Winter Pass [all levels of Girls Basketball and Wrestling]

          Family                                                        $50.00

          Adult                                                           $30.00

          Student                                                       $20.00

          Middle School Winter Sports Pass

             (Wrestling and Girls Basketball – 14 punches)          $20.00

 

          General Admission (Football and Boys Basketball)

          Presale – Adults                                           $  5.00

          Presale – Students                                  $  4.00

          At the Door – Everyone                                  $  6.00

 

          General Admission (Volleyball, Soccer, Girls Basketball, and Wrestling)

          Adults                                                         $  5.00

          Students                                                     $  3.00

 

 

          Tournament Prices

          Adults                                                         $  5.00

          Students                                                     $  3.00

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye; and Copeland, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Use of WCS Bus by the YMCA

 

103-06          Copeland moved to permit the use of a Wapakoneta City Schools bus by the YMCA for the transportation of their summer program students,

grades K-4.

 

Seconded by Sammetinger.  Roll call:  Sammetinger, aye; Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; and Mertz, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

          The next Board meeting is July 31, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the High School.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

104-06          Sammetinger moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing employment and compensation of a public employee or official, preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, with no action to be taken except to adjourn.

 

Seconded by Copeland.  Roll call:  Frame, aye; Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; and Sammetinger, aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

          Upon returning from executive session, it was noted that four Board members were present.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

105-06          Sammetinger moved to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.  Seconded by

Copeland.  Roll call:  Copeland, aye; Mertz, aye; Sammetinger, aye; and Frame,

aye.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

                                                          _____________________________________

                                                          President

 

                                                          ______________________________________

                                                          Secretary