The Lakewood Local School District Board of Education met in Regular Session, February 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Local High School Library. The following members answered to roll: Ms. Trisha Good Mr. William Gulick Jr. Mr. Tim Phillips Mr. Steve Thorp Ms. Judy White Shae Miller Student Representative John Hoffman Student Representative PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVE AGENDA RES. NO. 082-17 Adoption of the Agenda approves adoption of the Consent Agenda - Items under the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of the Board votes unless a Board member requests an item be clarified or removed from the consent agenda for separate action. All personnel approvals are contingent pending receipt of all employment materials. Moved by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Thorp that the Lakewood Local School District Board of Education approves the Agenda as presented. Yeas: Mr. Phillips, Mr. Thorp, Ms. White, Ms. Good, Mr. Gulick Nays: None. Motion approved. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. PRESENTATIONS Presidential Inauguration Trip - Ms. Stacey Stein, Lakewood High School Principal, introduced LHS students Travis Bralley, Cade Platts and Dawson Mecum who talked about their Inauguration trip. Life Skills Students - Ms. Krista Weekly and Ms. Lacie Murdock, High School Teachers, introduced their Life Skill students Tyler McBride and Byron Ferrin to talk about what they learn in class. Ms. Patti Pickering, Director of District Services, provided an update on: Transportation Food Service Maintenance Educational Options Program.
A technology update and presentation was also provided by Justin Post, Director of Technology and Jennifer Leistikow, Media Integration Specialist. APPROVE TREASURER S REPORT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS RES. NO. 083-17 Ms. Glenna Plaisted provided a financial update which included: Governor Kasich s Proposal for Education and the financial effect on Lakewood. Stadium lease financing paperwork was signed today; the closing will be February 14 th. Mileage rates as determined by the Budget Commission for the Emergency Levies and Bond Levy will remain the same as the prior year. Updated 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan Vendor List. A. Disposition of Minutes 1. Organizational Board Meeting January 11, 2017 2. Regular Board Meeting January 11, 2017 B. Financial Reports for January 2017 C. Donation: 1. FROM: Moose Lodge 2434, Thornville TO: Hebron Elementary Principal s Account AMOUNT: $258.13 D. Approve Resolution accepting the Amounts and Rates as Determined by the Budget Commission and Authorizing the Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying them to the County Auditor E. New Fund and Grant 1. Pam DeVaul Giving Back Fund of the Licking County Foundation (Reading K-5) 019 9112 - $2,015.50 F. Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year G. Amended Permanent Appropriations of the General Fund by Object and other Funds by Fund for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year H. Approve Contracts 1. Pitney Bowes - District Postage Meter - 60 month lease at $247.84 per month 2. Direct Energy Business Marketing LLC 2 year Natural Gas extension on gas program with META beginning 7/1/18 through 6/30/19 I. Approve declaring an emergency, waiving competitive bidding requirements with respect to the urgent necessity of repairing damage to the middle school auditorium due to water damage from plumbing failure. Repairs include new booster pump package, painting, and flooring. J. Approve updated 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity plan vendor list effective 3/1/2017
Moved by Mr. Thorp, seconded by Ms. Good that the Lakewood Local School District Board of Education approves the Treasurer s Report and Consent Agenda Items as presented. Yeas: Mr. Thorp, Ms. White, Ms. Good, Mr. Gulick, Mr. Phillips Nays: None. Motion Approved. APPROVE THE DUES FOR LICKING COUNTY CHILDREN S READING FOUNDATION - $2,000 RES. NO. 084-17 Moved by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Gulick that the Lakewood Local School District Board of Education approves the dues of the Licking County Children s Reading Foundation as presented. Yeas: Ms. White, Ms. Good, Mr. Gulick, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Thorp Nays: None. Motion Approved. APPROVE SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS RES. NO. 085-17 A. Administrative Update Ms. Mary Kay Andrews provided an update on: Student Achievement and Learning Staff Professional Development Meeting Scheduled for February 22 nd with the Ohio School Facilities Assessment Commission. B. Approve Classified Substitutes for the 2016-2017 School Year 1. Patrick Dover, Custodial Helper at $10.35/hr. 2. Greg Flowers, Casual Driver at $11.00/hr. 3. Joe Spears, Bus Driver at $12.70/hr. C. Approve Spring Coaching Supplementals for the 2016-17 School Year (All supplemental coaching contracts are contingent on there being a team and schedule at the appropriate level) Group II at $4,129 Baseball Varsity Head Coach, Don Thorp Softball Varsity Head Coach, Criss Nadolson Boys Varsity Track Head Coach, Rex Carr Girls Varsity Track Head Coach, Kelli Cramer Group III at $3,441 Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach, Jerry Thorp Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach (split position), Chuck Davis ($1,720.50) Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach (split position), Tyler Bragg ($1,720.50) Softball Varsity Assistant Coach, Craig Sheridan Softball Varsity Assistant Coach, Devon Hatem
Boys Varsity Track Assistant Coach, Jacob Schimberg Group IV at $2,753 Girls Middle School Track Coach, Jeff Hartman Boys Middle School Track Coach, Andrew Bobalik D. Approve Spring Volunteer for the 2016-2017 School Year 1. Track, Sandy Chorpenning E. Approve Lakewood Middle School Cheerleading Overnight Trip F. Approve Correction in Student Council Advisor Supplemental for the 2016-17 School Year 1. Pamela Hundley Was previously approved under Group 4 Should be Group 6 - $1,376 G. Approve Washington D.C. Trip for Middle School 8 th Grade May 9-12, 2017 H. Approve Non-Coaching Supplemental for the 2016-17 School Year 1. Debbie Coffey, Fall Auxiliary Drama Position - $1,032 (Group VII) I. Approve Get-on-Track Volunteer for the 2016-17 School Year 1. Amy Sharp Moved by Mr. Gulick, seconded by Mr. Thorp that the Lakewood Local School District Board of Education approves the Superintendent s Report Consent Agenda Items as presented (Provided all certification, BCI&I and FBI background requirements are met). Yeas: Ms. Good, Mr. Gulick, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Thorp, Ms. White Nays: None. Motion Approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Facility Committee A Facility Committee Meeting is scheduled February 21, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Administrative Building. B. Finance Committee - None C. Personnel Committee - None D. Policy Committee A Policy Committee Meeting is scheduled February 27, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Administrative Building. E. Technology Committee Mr. Justin Post updated the Board on Technology during his Presentation. F. Legislative Liaison Ms. White reported there is an Annual State Legislative Conference March 15, 2017. G. Student Achievement Liaison Mr. Thorp commented on student achievement for athletic teams and the American Legion Americanism test. UNIFIED AGENDA - None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS - None
BOARD/STUDENT COMMENTS Mr. John Hoffman reported on the many high school activities going on. Mr. Thorp reported the District had a 1 st Place State Winner and four County Winners for the Americanism test. This Saturday night at the Legion Hall is the Night at the Races. He thanked the ladies who cleaned the Legion Hall and gave a donation to the Cheerleading Team. Mr. Phillips reported that he visited four school buildings at Westerville City Schools. Ms. White reported that she attended one of Mr. Miller s Government classes to answer letters received by the Board in the fall. Ms. Andrews and Ms. White attended a Conference on How Levy s Work. Mr. White applauded all the students who presented. L.T.A. None L.A.C.E. - None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Jon Lynch asked about the terms of the stadium financing. He also inquired if the District does an exit interview to determine why students leave the District. Mr. Dave Vohr asked at what grade levels are we seeing a decline. Ms. Carrie Francis commented that Justin Post is doing a great job as Technology Director. Mr. Jon Lynch asked how Project Lancer is affiliated to the Athletic Boosters. There was discussion as to why the meeting dates for Athletic Boosters is not available on the District Website. There was also discussion on who was managing the stadium project. Ms. Lynch asked if employees could make donations to the turf and where we send the money. NEXT MEETINGS Facilities Committee Meeting: Date: February 21, 2017 Time: 7:30 a.m. Place: Administrative Office Special Board Meeting: Date: February 23, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Administrative Office
Policy Committee Meeting: Date: February 27, 2017 Time: 7:30 a.m. Place: Administrative Office : Date: March 8, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Lakewood High School Library APPROVE ADJOURNMENT RES. NO. 086-17 Moved by Mr. Thorp, seconded by Ms. White that the Lakewood Local School District Board of Education adjourn at 8:31 p.m. Yeas: Mr. Gulick, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Thorp, Ms. White, Ms. Good Nays: None. Motion approved. Board President Treasurer/CFO