Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board of Education met Sept. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Jones called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present except Schnaiter. Also present were: Joshua Nichols, Nikki Sus, Yvonne Vicks, Carl Grossman, Bonnie Morris, Randall Singleton, Angie Dallam, Scott Leffelman, Stacy Noble, Jamie Rodriguez, Laura Jackson, Emily Majewski, Janet Crownhart, Andrew Full, Joyce Schamberger and Jenny McCoy.
President Jones opened the Public Hearing regarding the 2019-2020 School Budget. The tentative budget has been on display as required by law. Superintendent Nichols discussed the changes (anticipated additional Federal Title grant revenue, personnel changes, and construction expenditures) made to the tentative budget. He also shared that it remains a deficit budget. The floor was opened to comments and/or questions from the audience. There were none. President Jones asked the Board of Education if they had any comments and/or questions about the budget. There were none. President Jones declared the Public Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Stenzel to approve the 2019-2020 School Budget, and to establish the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
President Jones opened the floor for public comments. Third grade teacher, Jamie Rodriguez and students Anthony Sus, Owen Dallam, Sydney Noble, and Landen Jackson shared how the math WIN (What I Need) students will incorporate math skills to run the Clipper Cart.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Leffelman to approve the following Consent Agenda item(s):
§ Minutes of the August 15, 2019 Open & Closed Regular Board Meetings; and
§ Delete audio recordings dated March 8, 2018, March 10, 2018 & March 22, 2018. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
For his Financial Report, Superintendent Nichols announced that we’ve received 53% of the anticipated revenue for the year and $60,674 in sales tax dollars for use on facilities. We’ve spent about 10%, which means we’re currently running around 6% under budget. Katie Pratt asked for a comparison from last year. Nichols responded that we’re roughly the same.
A motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by Payne to approve the current expenditures and payroll. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
The Principal reports were reviewed, as presented. Katie Pratt asked for an update on WIN. Response from all involved was that it’s a work in progress.
Superintendent Nichols shared information on working with Archive Social. This company will archive our Facebook pages since they’re public record. We have to have evidence of a post if it was ever deleted or changed. Secondly, Nichols shared that our meal charging policy is now compatible with the new laws and board policy, and lastly, he gave an update on Parent Square.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Stenzel to approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Board of Education of Amboy CUSD 272, Board of Education of Ashton Franklin Center CUSD 275, Board of Education of LaMoille CUSD 303, and the Board of Education of Ohio CHSD 505 to consolidate Wrestling for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Leffelman to approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Board of Education of Amboy CUSD 272 and the Board of Education of Ohio CHSD 505 to consolidate Baseball and Softball for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
Members from the community, Carl Grossman and Randall Singleton, asked questions and shared concerns about the building project. Superintendent Nichols explained that the project was put on hold because the second bid package came in $2 million over budget. A third bid package has gone out and more contractors showed up at this pre-bid meeting than the second one, therefore after the bid opening on September 18 we’ll know where to make the adjustments to bring it back in budget.
At 7:39 p.m., a motion was made by Payne and seconded by Stenzel to move to Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public; and student discipline. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
At 8:08 p.m., a motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by Payne to return to Open Session. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Stenzel to approve the suspensions of students 9-12-19-1 through 9-12-19-17, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by Payne to approve the employment of Ashley Kreiser as Paraprofessional at Central School, effective August 19, 2019. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Payne to approve the employment of Jaclynn Koch as Health Aide at the High School, effective August 23, 2019. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
Upcoming dates include: Finance/Building & Grounds Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 7:00 p.m., Central School. Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 7:00 p.m., Central School.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, a motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Payne to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
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