August 24, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Dohn Community High School
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES: August 24, 2009 meeting
 
Members Present: President Michael Bauer, Grant Hesser, Pam McClain, Russ Morrison; Richard Wagner; Members Absent:. Jesse Lipcius, Dave Parlin.
Non-Members in Attendance: Superintendent Ken Furrier, Treasurer Mike Ashmore.
 
Call to Order: President Mike Bauer called the meeting to order at 5:13
 
Financial Report: The report, given by Treasurer Mike Ashmore during the finance committee meeting, was summarized by Mike Bauer. He reported that for the 2009FY, the school’s FTE for the year averaged 108.03; and our school foundation monthly payment was, on the average, $64,925.91. Areas of strength included: (1) we have paid down our payables and are now current; (2) have been able set aside $20,000 for a reserve fund. For July, income and expenses are in line with the budget.
Mr. Ashmore also reported that a letter plus supporting data has been sent to Ken Mittman at PNC to facilitate the refinancing of the mortgage on our building. He also explained that the school is receiving Federal stimulus money from three sources: (1) Title I-ARRA; (2) Stabilization Funds; and (3) Special Education-ARRA. We are receiving Stabilization Funds every month and have requested funds for Title I-ARRA and Special Education-ARRA.
 
Minutes: The minutes of the June 24, 2008 meeting were approved. Motion made by Grant Hesser, second provided by Rick Wagner.
 
Donations: Grant Hesser moved, and Russ Morrison seconded accepting the following donations with thanks: Kenneth J. Furrier for $1,004.05; and Eileen T. Morgan-Hof/Montessori Schools of Western Cincinnati for $3,393.22.
 
Candidates for Graduation: Acting on a motion by Pam McClain and a second by Richard Wagner, the board approved granting diplomas to Shania Bonner and Sierra Green. Both students have met all graduation requirements.
 
Board Policy: Acting on a recommendation from the board’s policy attorney Eastman and Smith and the superintendent, the board approved the following policy updates:
(a) Policy 316: Drops the requirement that teachers must have a tuberculin test prior to employment
(b) Policy 244: Requires students to successfully complete all course and state-mandated testing requirements in order to participate in Commencement
(c) Policy 245: Spells out policies covering student retention and promotion.
(d) Policy 271: Add the word “knife” to the list of weapons a person cannot bring on to school property.
(e) Policy 399: Establishes guidelines for fair use of copyrighted material.
(f) Policy 412.1: Provides guidelines in dealing with student with AIDS.
(g) Model Policies and Procedures governing special education as proposed by the Ohio Department of Education.
All of the above were adopted on a motion by Grant Hesser and a second by Richard Wagner.
Contract Renewal: The following contracts were renewed at the position, salary, and effective dates indicated below:
(a) Pieter Elmendorf, Principal, one year, effective August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010, at an annual salary of $74,160.
(b)  Andrea Allen, Secretary/Receptionist/Registrar, One year contract effective August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010, at an annual salary of $27,530.
(c) Steve Engel, Math teacher, one year contract, effective August 10, 2009-June 30, 2010, at an annual salary of $36,050.
(d) James Lamping, Science teacher, one year contract, effective August 10, 2009-June 30, 2010, at an annual salary of $40,922.23.
(e) Tom Mack, Social Studies teacher, one year contract, effective August 10, 2009-June 30, 2010, at an annual salary of $41,375.10
(f) Dave Theurer, Career Discovery teacher, one year contract, effective August 10, 2009-June 30, 2010, at an annual salary of $36,050.
(g) Dave Theurer, Supplemental Contract to provide Building Maintenance services for the school, at an hourly rate of $45 per hour, plus materials to a maximum of $3,000. The contract begins July 1, 2009 and ends June 30, 2010.
The motion to renew the above contacts was made by Pam McClain and seconded by Russ Morrison. The motion was adopted without dissent.
 
Activities Director: Russ Morrison moved, and Richard Wagner made the second, to hire Jim Lamping as activities director, effective August 10, 2009 to June 30, 2010 at an annual stipend of $7,000, with a possibility of up to $2,000 increase depending on the scope of the program. Salary costs to be paid out of the George B. Riley grant.
 
2009-2010 Board Meeting Schedule: On a motion made by Grant Hesser and seconded by Richard Wagner, the following meeting schedule was adopted: August 24, September 21, October 26, November 23, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28.
 
Resolution to Reduce the Number of Teacher Work Days 2008-2009 School Year: Due to school closings due to inclement weather, the school’s calendar had to be adjusted to make sure the number of instructional days was not reduced. This required converting three teacher work days to instructional days. Thus, the number of work days for teachers was reduced from 189 to 186.
Motion to approve the reduction in work days by staff was made by Grant Hesser, and seconded by Rick Wagner.
 
Absence Tardy Policy: On a motion made by Russ Morrison and seconded by Rick Wagner, the board adopted the following change in the school’s absence/tardy policy.
1. Students who are absent 6 days per quarter must “recover” at least one day by staying after school to keep the number of absent days per quarter under six. Students who fail to keep their number under 6 per quarter will fail all courses for the quarter.
 
2. Three tardies count as one day absence.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 5:44.