The local Board of Education held their organizational meeting for 2018 on Wednesday, January 10th. Taking the oath of office were : Mr. Tim Archer(re-elected), Mr. Jeremy Sharninghouse (elected after serving out the unfinished term of Russell Bretz, who moved from the district) and Mrs. Marcy Byrd, who was elected for her first term.
Principal Dr. Falkenstein’s Report
- College Credit Plus: Mandatory parent meeting is Jan. 17 at 7:00 pm for those families wishing to participate in CCP next year.
- 24 at 5:00 is our Dudes Volleyball tournament!
- Pep rally at 2:10 on Friday, Jan. 26. Dudes volleyball champs take on our staff team. FYI, the staff team is undefeated!
- Winter Homecoming is Saturday, Jan. 27 with our dance after the basketball game. The theme and dance will be a carnival! Thank you to so many community members, parents and teachers who donated gifts and their time.
- Scheduling letters for next year will be sent home soon for students to review with parents.
- I am continuing to serve on the state Legislative Committee. The next meeting is Tuesday in Columbus. I have an ODE executive joining us in North Baltimore on Feb. 14 to demonstrate how laws—such as OTES, state testing and graduation points—actually play out in daily practice.
- Welcome Cory Mathias as our technology/online teacher for the rest of the year!
Principal Mark Lange’s Report
Since the last board meeting, I received a check for $410.90 from the Box Tops for Education program that is run by General Mills. We receive $0.10 for each box top that we receive. We have had a great response this year and the check represents the money that we have received so far this year. We encourage members of the community to continue to turn in box tops. They can be dropped off at any of the buildings, sent in with a student, or left at the board office.
Our S.T.E.M. assembly that was funded by the Ohio Soybean Council that was scheduled for December 20th had to be cancelled at the last minute. Interestingly enough, they went to Baltimore, Ohio instead of North Baltimore. That caused plenty of embarrassment on the part of the presenters and plenty of laughs around the district. In case you were wondering, Baltimore is a village of about 3,000 people in Fairfield County.
Board of Education Minutes:
North Baltimore Board of Education
Organizational Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2018
The January 10, 2018 Organizational Meeting of the North Baltimore Board of Education was called to order at 5:30 PM by President Pro Tem, Tami Thomas, with the following members present: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mr. Archer Mrs. Byrd, and Mr. Sharninghouse.
Oath of Office to new members – Tim Archer, Marcy Byrd and Jeremy Sharninghouse was given by the Treasurer, Steven Stewart.
Election of Officers
18-001
Nominations for President
Mr. Sharninghouse nominated Mrs. Tami Thomas, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Bushey with no other nominations. The president pro-tem call for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Bushey, Mr. Archer, Mrs. Byrd and Mr. Sharninghouse. Mrs. Thomas abstained. Motion carried.
Office of the President went to Mrs. Tami Thomas.
18-002
Nominations for Vice President
Mr. Archer nominated Mrs. Bushey, the motion was seconded by Mrs. Byrd with no other nominations. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Archer, Mrs. Byrd and Mr. Sharninghouse. Mrs. Bushey abstained. Motion carried.
Office of the Vice President went to Mrs. Jaimye Bushey.
Oaths of Office were given to the President and the Vice President.
18-003
Establish Meetings
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to establish the monthly regular meeting date, time and place as the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the North Baltimore Middle/High School Building with the following exceptions: March 20th (3rd Tuesday due to spring break) and December 18th (3rd Tuesday due to Christmas break). The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-004
Service Fund
Mr. Archer moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to approve the established Service Fund for the Board of Education at $12,000 for 2018 with no increase over last year. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
Board Appointments:
Advisory – Mrs. Bushey and Mr. Sharninghouse
Athletic/Recreation – Mr. Archer and Mrs. Byrd
Policy – Mrs. Thomas
Technology/Planning & Resource – Tim Archer
18-005
HB 9
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to appoint the Treasurer as the Board representative for HB 9 Public Records for Professional Development requirements. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-006
Board Compensation
Mrs. Bushey moved, seconded by Mr. Archer to approve the compensation for Board Members as per Board Bylaws #0147 with no change to current. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-007
Superintendent Appointments
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to approve to appoint the superintendent as the following:
1) Purchasing Agent
2) Coordinator of Federal State Programs
3) Prevailing Wage Coordinator
4) ADA Compliance Officer
5) EMIS Coordinator
The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-008
Annual Standard Authorizations
Mr. Archer moved, seconded by Mr. Sharninghouse to approve the Superintendent’s Annual Standard Authorization recommendations for calendar year 2018:
- a) Authorize the Treasurer to make short-term advances as needed from the General Fund to various other school funds to ensure their
continued operation.
- Authorize the Treasurer to review and approve all Then and Now
Certificates per ORC5705.41 (D).
- Authorize the Treasurer and/or the Superintendent to review and
approve expenses related to refreshments for meetings involving the
community and/or staff.
The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-009
Authorize Temporary Employment
Mrs. Bushey moved, seconded by Mr. Sharninghouse to approve authorization to the Superintendent to employ temporary personnel and act on behalf of the Board in keeping with the Ohio Revised Code and Board Policy. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-010
Accept Resignations Authorization
Mr. Archer moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of the Board, to accept resignations submitted by employees during times when this board is not in session, subject to ratification by this board. Such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the superintendent’s acceptance. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-011
Tuition Contracts
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Byrd to authorize the Superintendent to enter into tuition contracts for special education and regular education students with other school districts. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-012
HB 308 Safety Coordinator
Mrs. Bushey moved, seconded by Mr. Archer to appoint the MS/HS Building Principal as HB 308 Safety Coordinator. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-013
OSBA Service Fund
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to approve the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Service Contract beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 at a cost of $250. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-014
OSBA Membership
Mrs. Bushey moved, seconded by Mr. Archer to approve a membership to the Ohio School Boards Association beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 at an approximate cost of $4,000 for subscriptions and monthly update information. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
18-015
OEPI Services
Mr. Archer moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to approve the Ohio Education Policy Institute (OEPI)consulting services beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 at an approximate cost of $500. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
Other Board Business – None
18-016
Adjournment of Organizational Meeting
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to adjourn the organizational meeting at 5:58 PM. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mr. Archer, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Sharninghouse and Mrs. Thomas. Motion Carried.
North Baltimore Board of Education
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2018
The January 10, 2018 Regular Meeting of the North Baltimore Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 PM by President, Tami Thomas, with the following members present: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mr. Archer Mrs. Byrd, and Mr. Sharninghouse.
Adjustments to the agenda – none
18-017
Minutes
Mrs. Bushey moved, seconded by Mr. Sharninghouse to approve the December 20, 2017 regular board meeting minutes. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Archer and Mr. Sharninghouse. Motion carried.
Opportunity to Address the Board
Recognition of Visitors
News Media
The Courier – Eric Schaadt
The Sentinel – Marie Thomas
NB Xpress –Sue Miklovic
Treasurer’s Reports
Due to the early date of the Organizational and Regular January Board of Education Meeting, the financial reports will be available at the February Regular Meeting.
18-019
Estimated Revenue Tax Year 2019
Mr. Archer moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to approve the estimated revenue for tax year 2019 for the Wood County Auditor as presented. (These estimates are the same as the board approved in the five-year forecast in October.) . The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Archer and Mr. Sharninghouse. Motion carried.
Administrative Reports – Printed at the end of the minutes
Superintendent’s Recommendations
18-020
WCESC Services
Mrs. Bushey moved, seconded by Mrs. Byrd to approve the Wood County Educational Service Center Menu of Services estimates for the 2018-19 school year as presented. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Archer and Mr. Sharninghouse. Motion carried.
18-021
Treasurer’s Contract Amendment
Mr. Archer moved, seconded by Mr. Sharninghouse to approve an amendment to the Treasurer’s Contract as presented. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Archer and Mr. Sharninghouse. Motion carried.
18-022
Cory Mathias Substitute Teacher
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to approve a substitute teacher contract to Cory Mathias for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year at the daily rate of $85, on an as needed basis. The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Archer and Mr. Sharninghouse. Motion carried.
18-023
Supplemental Contracts
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mr. Archer to approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2017-18 school year at the appropriate step, pending proper certification and background checks as required:
Type I
Mallory Huffman Yearbook Advisor (75%) Step 1
Type II
Stefanie Lauer Grades 11/12 Team Leader (Replacing Jacque Miller)
Mallory Huffman ELA Team Leader (Replacing Stefanie Lauer)
The president called for the vote: Voting yes: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Archer and Mr. Sharninghouse. Motion carried.
Board Committee Reports
Athletic/Recreation – Tim Archer –Marcy Byrd – No Report
Advisory– Jaimye Bushey – Jeremy Sharninghouse – No Report
Policy – Tami Thomas – No Report
Technology/Planning & Resource – Tim Archer – No Report
OTHER BOARD BUSINESS
18-024
Motion to Adjourn
Mr. Sharninghouse moved, seconded by Mrs. Bushey to adjourn the regular
meeting at 6:18 PM. The President called for the vote: Voting yes; Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bushey, Mrs. Byrd, Mr. Archer, and Mr. Sharninghouse. Motion carried.
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Steven Stewart, Treasurer Tami Thomas, Board President
