Crestwood School Board - 7/12/22

Crestwood Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Crestwood Administrative Building - July 12, 2022

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
In Attendance: Karen Schulz, Bonnie Lovejoy, Todd Monroe, Kristen Cavanaugh, Tim Herron, Dr David Toth
Bonnie Lovejoy appointed as Treasurer pro tem for the meeting.
1.01 Call To Order
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
1.03 Accept and Approve Board Meeting Agenda
Board President Adds an Executive Session with possible further action afterwards to the Board meeting agenda - motion passes unanimously **NOTE: did not vote on motion to amend agenda, only on the agenda, which would seem to be out of order

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMUNICATION
Thanks to the American Legion for the donation of the flags currently on display behind the Board members.

3. TREASURER'S COMMUNICATION
No report

4. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC (RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS OR GENERAL COMMENTS)
4.01 Guidelines for Hearing of the Public

• Drema Herron - (highlights of speech) June is traditionally a month when many items are on the agenda, including resignations, retirements, and hires. This June there were an exceptional number of resignations/retirements, which is concerning. The Board needs to be focused on retention of the current staff - do what is necessary to take care of the quality of our schools and the people educating our children. Appalled with the increase on lunches at all school levels, even with the district currently holding a significant surplus of funding. Students are already spending more for extras to be full/have a full meal. Food Service should not be designed to be running on a profit. We need to make sure that kids have the food they need each day to succeed. At the last meeting, the Board passed a CRT ban. The Board owes it to the teachers to explain what this board means by their ban on Critical Race Theory. Teaching true history is not teaching hate. This Board also considered banning SEL. Teaching cannot take place in the classroom without emotional support. If you do not supply support to kids who need it, no kid will be able to learn. Finally, Ms Finn’s book was missing from the agenda at this meeting, when it was removed from the consent agenda at the last meeting with the understanding that it would be on this meeting. This board should support Ms Finn in her teaching of the book, her plans for alternatives for those families who do not want to have their child participate, and the thoughtful in-class discussions on important topics like peer-pressure that would result from her efforts.

5. CONSENT
5.01 Meeting Minutes -  Board approval of the Meeting Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 28, 2022, as presented.

5.02 Financial Statements for the Month of June 2022 - Board approval of the Financial Statements for the Month of June 2022

5.03 Resignation - Supplemental- Board approval of the resignation of Jenna Horschler, Freshman Volleyball Coach 

5.04 Resignation - Harris  - Board approval of the resignation of Andrea Harris, Teacher effective June 29, 2022 

5.05 Resignation - Kilcher - Board approval of the resignation of Amanda Kilcher, Teacher effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year 

5.06 Resignation - Kirwinsky - Board approval of the resignation of Ariel Kirwinsky, Teacher effective July ____, 2022 

5.07 Resignation - Patel -  Board approval of the resignation of Ariel Kirwinsky, Teacher effective July ____, 2022 

5.08 Resignation - Powers - Board approval of the resignation of Cassidy Powers, Teacher effective July 6, 2022

5.09 Certified - Replacements - Board approval to employ the following certified contract effective with the 2022-2023 school year: (pending appropriate certification and BCII/FBI approval) 
Certified 1-year contract:

• Emily Dobias, Speech Language Pathologist
• Brittany Hanlon, Teacher
• Leah Cales, Teacher
• Lindsey Rodriguez, Teacher
• Natalie Ovalle, Teacher
• Lauren Sostakowski, Guidance Counselor

5.10 Classified - Special Education Aides - Board approval to employee the following effective August 26, 2022: (pending appropriate certification and BCII/FBI approval) 
Classified one-year Probationary:

• Erika Harper, 7-hour Special Education Aide, Step 0
• Tricia Hunter, 9 months, 7-hour Special Education Aide, Step 0
• Carrie Langowski, 9 months, 7-hour Special Education Aide, Step 0
• Allison Seneff, 9 months, 7-hour Special Education Aide, Step 0

5.11 Certified Contract - Board approval of the following certified contracts effective 2022-2023 school year: Rachel Ruggiero- 1 Year

5.12 Supplemental / Personal Service 2022-2023 - mploy the following individual’s contingent upon attaining minimum participation criteria for the 2022-2023 school year in compliance with ORC sections 3319.11 and 3319.1111 (pending appropriate certification and BCII/FBI approval): 
Jade Bretz-Volleyball – 9th grade (Assistant)-7.00% -High
Jenna Horschler-Softball Asssitant-7.00%-High
Jared Eichler / Michaela Brugmann-Band -Batttery Percussion Instructor (split)-7.00%-High
Hayden McElhaney -Band - Pit Percussion Instructor-7.00%-High
Ray Ferrari / Jeff Julian-Soccer Girls - JV (split)-7.00%-High
Jenna Holub -Softball Head (JV)-8.00%-High
Conner Nemec-Wrestling Assistant (volunteer)-0.00%-High
Caitlin Barney-Fritsch-PBIS Liaison-2.00%-Intermediate

5.13 Board approval of Items 5.01 through 5.12 - Passes Unanimously


6. NON-CONSENT
6.01 Interim Treasurer - In accordance with ORC 3313.22 the Crestwood Board of Education is hiring Sarah Palm as Interim Treasurer effective July 11, 2022, through July 21, 2022, at the rate of $200.00/day.
Passes Unanimously with No Discussion

6.02 Agreement - AIA - Board approval of the attached AIA Agreement between the Crestwood Local School District and Summit Construction for HVAC improvements.
Passes Unanimously with No Discussion

6.03 Memorandum Of Understanding - CEA - Board approval of a memorandum of understanding with Crestwood Education Association (CEA) as presented relative to the employment of retired teachers.
Passes Unanimously with No Discussion

6.04 Retire/Rehire - Jones - Board approval to employ Kristy Jones as a Family and Consumer Science Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year (pending appropriate certification and BCII/FBI approval).
Passes Unanimously with No Discussion

6.05 Overnight Trip Request - Band - Board approval for the High School band to participate in a band competition in Toledo and Sandusky, Ohio, on September 24th and 25th, 2022 which includes overnight lodging at no cost to the district 
Passes Unanimously with No Discussion

7. Executive Session (added at start of meeting with no explanation as to type) - for personnel matters - Called at 7:15 pm

Board Back in Session - 7:23 PM

NEW NON CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
6.16 Board Hires Dan Wilson as Interim Treasurer on July 19th at a rate of $100/hour

8.ADJOURNMENT - 7:24 PM
8.01 Motion to Adjourn

LWV Observer: JSM