Minutes - Chardon Local Schools

THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE 

CHARDON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 13, 2013 IN THE IRA A. CANFIELD 

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AT 6:30 P.M. 

The President called the meeting to order with the following members 

present: Mrs. Blankenship 

Mr. Fairbanks 

Mr. Reiter 

Mr. Stefanko 

Mr. Wilson 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Chardon Local School District is to 

Produce Educated, Responsible Citizens Equipped with the Skills Necessary for 

Success in an Ever-Changing, Highly Diverse, Technological World through a 

Committed Partnership with Staff, Parents and Community. 

2013-95 

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION – WILLIAM HAAS 

Motion by Mr. Reiter and seconded by Mr. Stefanko to approve a resolution of 

appreciation to William Haas for his many contributions and commitment to Chardon 

Schools. 

Ayes: 

Blankenship, Fairbanks, Reiter, Stefanko, Wilson 

Motion Approved 

CHARDON HEALING PRESENTATION 

April Siegel-Green provided a summary of district activities and partnership 

involvement addressing the ongoing after effects of the February 27 th shooting 

tragedy. 

Hearing of the Public 

2013-96 

MINUTES 

Motion by Mr. Reiter and seconded by Dr. Wilson , to approve the minutes 

of the Regular Meeting held on April 15, 2013 and the Special Meetings of 

April 24 and May 6, 2013. 

Ayes: 



2013-97 

WARRANT LIST FOR APRIL 2013 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Mr. Reiter, to approve the 

warrant list for the month of April 2013. 

Ayes: 

Abstain: 

Blankenship, Fairbanks, Reiter, Stefanko 

Wilson 

Motion Approved

2013-98 

APRIL 2013 FINANCIAL REPORTS 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Dr. Wilson, to approve the 

April financial reports as listed: 

Cash Reconciliation Report 

General Fund Financial Summary 

Financial Summary (Finsumm) 

Cafeteria Report 

Permanent Improvement Report 

Cash Flow & Spending Plan 

Interest Report 

Star Ohio (General Fund) $56.37 

Star Ohio Plus (Investment) 528.92 

Star Ohio (Scholarship) 7.75 

Star Ohio (Auxiliary Services) 27.04 

Total: $620.08 

024 Self-Insurance Fund Report 

Beginning Balance (July 1) $1,346,185.91 

Add: Fiscal year-to-date receipts 

Board Share: 3,158,491.45 

Employee Share: 443,825.14 

Subtotal 3,602,316.59 

Less: Fiscal year-to-date expenditures (3,171,830.58) 

Ending Balance $1,776,671.92 

Monthly Receipts: $431,787.39 

Monthly Expenditures: 333,785.91 

Ayes: 



2013-99 

DONATIONS 

Motion by Mr. Fairbanks seconded by Mrs. Blankenship, to approve the 

following list of donations: 

Donor Amount Item Group/Organization 

Chardon American Legion 75.00 Cash History Books-Maple Elementary 

Chardon American Legion 75.00 Cash History Books-Munson Elementary 

Chardon American Legion 75.00 Cash History Books-Park Elementary 

Mrs. Watson 2,000.00 Cash Hambden Instructional Supplies 

Pioneer Waterland 6,520.00 Tickets Maple Elem. Students Park Admissions 

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Tim & Polly Steffen 1,250.00 Book Cases Munson Elem. Classrooms 

COSI of Columbus 33.90 Admission Tickets Chardon Family Science Day-Maple 

Play Matters Toys 60.00 Science Kits Chardon Family Science Day-Maple 

Hambden PTO 100.00 Cash Chardon Family Science Day-Maple 

Maple PTO 250.00 Supplies Chardon Family Science Day-Maple 

Chardon Rotary 300.00 Cash for Ipad Mini Chardon Family Science Day-Maple 

Chardon Kiwanis Club 250.00 Cash for Supplies Chardon Family Science Day-Maple 

Total $10,988.90 

Ayes: 



2013-100 

SCHOOL FEES FY13-14 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Dr. Wilson to approve the 

following school and activity fees for FY13-14: 

Elementary School Fees: 

Kindergarten $65 

Grades $65 

Middle School Fees: 

6 th Grade $75 



Sports Activity Fee $450 per sport 

High School Fees: 

(see attached schedule) 

Ayes: 



2013-101 

5-YEAR FORECAST 

Motion by Dr. Wilson and seconded by Mrs. Blankenship to approve the May 

2013 update to the 5-year forecast. 

Ayes: 



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2013-102 

HEALTHCARE PROCESS CONSULTANTS CONTRACT 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Mr. Reiter to approve a 

contract with Healthcare Process Consultants to provide Medicaid Cost 

Reimbursement services for the FY13-14 school year at a cost of $9,500. 

Ayes: 

Abstain: 

Blankenship, Reiter, Stefanko, Wilson 

Fairbanks 


2013-103 

OSBA SERVICE AGREEMENT 

Motion by Dr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Stefanko to approve an agreement 

with Ohio School Boards Association to provide Ohio Policy Service Updates 

at a cost of $650 per year. 

Ayes: 


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2013-104 

PREMIUM HOLIDAY RESOLUTION 

Motion by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Dr. Wilson to approve the 

following: 

WHEREAS, due to extenuating financial circumstances facing the 

District, the Board has determined to invoke a premium holiday from 

contributing to the monthly premiums associated with the medical and 

dental plans offered to employees of the District; and 

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to pass along a premium holiday to the 

employees who pay a portion of their health insurance premium (Aetna POS 

II plan) and/or dental insurance premium in an amount equal to the monthly 

employee contributions otherwise required of the employees. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 

SECTION 1. The Board resolves to invoke a premium holiday for each 

of its Board-provided medical plans (AETNA POS II and the highdeductible/health 

savings account) and its Board-provided dental plan. As 

such, the Board will not pay the monthly premiums otherwise required of 

the Board for those plans and the costs otherwise incurred will be 

retained in the general fund for District operational expenses. 

SECTION 2. Employee health insurance premium contribution payments 

for the Aetna POS II plan shall be waived for the month of June, 2013. 

Likewise, employee premium contribution payments for the dental plan shall 

be waived for the month of June, 2013. Payroll deductions for such 

payments will not occur in June, and will resume in July, 2013. 

SECTION 3. All district employees participating in the Aetna POS II 

plan and/or required to make premium contribution payments for the dental 

plan are subject to this one-time waiver of employee premium 

contributions.

SECTION 4. The Treasurer of the Board is authorized and directed to 

do all things and take all actions necessary and consistent with the 

implementation of this Resolution. 

SECTION 5. It is hereby found and determined that all formal 

actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this 

resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all 

deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in 

such formal action were in meetings open to the public or in executive 

session as permitted by Ohio law. 

SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force 

from and after the earliest period allowed by law. 

Ayes: 



2013-105 

PURCHASE CONTRACT OF IP VIDEO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT 

Motion by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Dr. Wilson to approve the purchase 

of IP Video Surveillance equipment at a cost of $35,590.34 from Southeast 

Security Corporation. Southeast Security Corporation was the low bidder on 

a public bid request conducted May 3, 2013. 

Ayes: 



Board Liaison Reports 

Foundation Update – Mr. Larry Reiter 

Legislative Update – Mr. Paul Stefanko 

Auburn Career Update – Mr. Paul Stefanko 

Student Liaison Update – Dr. Guy Wilson 

2013-106 

RESOLUTION FOR RETIRING EMPLOYEES 

Motion by Mr. Reiter and seconded by Mr. Stefanko to approve the attached 

resolution recognizing retiring employees. ( Exhibit A) 

Ayes: 



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2013-107 

TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH RESOLUTION 

Motion by Mr. Reiter and seconded by Mrs. Blankenship to approve the 

following resolution: 

Resolution of Appreciation 

Whereas, our teachers make major contributions to the lives of our 

students each and every day; and 

Whereas, the education in our schools includes a broad area of 

experiences and connections among students and teachers; and 

Whereas, the education of our children significantly enhances the 

quality of the school and community environment; and 

Whereas, the hard work and extra efforts of our teachers helps to 

prepare our children for a productive role in our society and in our 

nation; and 

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Education of the 

Chardon Local School District endorses the observance of teacher 

appreciation week as an opportunity to thank those individuals who 

continue to make a difference in the lives of our children – the future 

of our nation. 

As members of the Chardon Board of Education, in witness of our 

recognition of this exceptional example and our appreciation, we cast 

our votes on this 13 th day of May, 2013. 

Ayes: 



2013-108 

GRADUATING SENIORS – 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Mr. Reiter to approve the 

following list of graduates. Approval is contingent upon each candidate’s 

completion of the Board-approved requirements and certified by the high 

school principal. May approval is necessary to plan June commencement. 

(Exhibit B) 

Ayes: 



2013-109 

OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (OHSAA) 

Motion by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Mr. Fairbanks to approve the 

attached resolution of participation in the Ohio High School Athletic 

Association for Chardon High School and Middle School (2013-2014 school 

year). (Exhibit C) 

Ayes: 


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Motion Approved

2013-110 

RESOLUTION APPROVING DISPOSAL OF TRAILER NO LONGER NEEDED 

Motion by Mr. Reiter and seconded by Mrs. Blankenship to approve the 

attached resolution to dispose of a trailer no longer needed by the 

district. (Exhibit D) 

Ayes: 



2013-111 

IT INTERNSHIP 

Motion by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Dr. Wilson to approve Clay Bell for 

the IT Internship during the period May 22, 2013 through December 31, 

2013. Remuneration is $12 per hour not to exceed 40 hours per week. 

Ayes: 



2013-112 

BOARD POLICY GCN-1 – EVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF – SECOND READING 

No action is required for a second reading. See attachment. (Exhibit E) 

2013-113 

RESOLUTION APPROVING REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 

Motion by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Mrs. Blankenship to approve the 

attached agreement to purchase real estate property. 

Ayes: 



2013-114 

ADDENDUM TO SUPERINTENDENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT 

Motion by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Mr. Reiter to approve an Interim 

Superintendent contract for Michael P. Hanlon, Jr. Ph.D. for the period 

July 1, 2013 thru July 31, 2013. (Exhibit G) 

Ayes: 



2013-115 

ADDENDUM TO ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT 

Motion by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Mr. Fairbanks to approve an Interim 

Superintendent contract for Steven Kofol for the period June 8, 2013 thru 

July 31, 2013. (Exhibit H) 

Ayes: 



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2013-116 

CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL 

Motion by Mr. Reiter and second by Mr. Stefanko, to approve the following 

certificated personnel: 

RESIGNATION TO RETIRE – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

The following certificated personnel are resigning effective July 1, 

2013 with the intention of retiring: 

ELIZABETH ANDERSON, Elementary Music Teacher 

BERNIE GREAVES, CMS Social Studies Teacher 

BARBARA HYNDS, Maple Grade 2 Teacher 

DAVID JOHANEK, CHS Social Studies Teacher 

ANN KINSER, CMS Language Arts Teacher 

CHUCK ZITKO, CHS Art Teacher 

RESIGNATIONS – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

KELLY SUREDA, Munson Kindergarten Teacher, eff. 6/5/13 

KATE COLLINS, Park Intervention Specialist, eff. 6/5/13 

AMANDA O’NEILL, CHS and CMS Foreign Language Teacher, eff. 6/5/13 

NON-RENEWAL LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER – 2012-2013 

SCHOOL YEAR 

The Superintendent recommends that the following long-term 

substitute be non-renewed at the end of the 2012-2013 school year: 

MICHELE BURNETTE, MANDY MCCLENDON 

CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

ERIN GRUBACH(.50), CMS Intervention Specialist Job Share, 

MA, Step 3, eff. 8/26/13 $22,574.00 

ALEGRA WASELESKI(.50), CMS Intervention Specialist Job Share, 

BA, Step 0, eff. 8/26/13 $17,774.50 

EXTENDED SERVICE – GUIDANCE PERSONNEL – 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR 

The Superintendent recommends employment of the following 

guidance personnel at Chardon High School to fulfill ten(10) days 

each extended service at their per diem rate at the time service 

is performed between 6/6/13 and 8/22/13. Schedules to be 

determined by building administrator: 

NICOLLE HETRICK, ED MUGRIDGE, DONNA WEIR 

The Superintendent recommends employment of the following 

guidance personnel at Chardon Middle School to fulfill ten(10) 

days total extended service for the 2012-2013 school year at the 

per diem rate at the time the service is performed between 6/6/13 

and 8/22/13. Schedule to be determined by building administrator: 

LAUREN NEGREY, CAROL CALDWELL – 10 days 

COURTNEY WOOD – 10 days 

SUPPLEMENTAL APPOINTMENTS – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

The Superintendent requests that the Board approve the attached 

supplemental appointments for the 2013-2014 school year. 

(EXHIBIT 1) 

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STIPENDS – 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR 

The following substitute teachers are recommended as Advanced 

Placement Exam Proctors at their per diem rate (Funds come from 

the AP Testing account): 

DENNIS HARVEY – 13 days, 3 additional if needed 

BARB TEMPLE – 2 days 

MADELON HORVATH – 1 day 

JILLIAN GUSTAFSON – 1 day 

RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACT SUSPENSION(RIF) – 2013-2014 SCHOOL 

YEAR 

The Superintendent recommends the contract suspension (RIF)for 

the following personnel effective for the 2013-2014 school year 

based on the existing financial condition of the District: 

RACHEL LEISURE, CMS Language Arts 

PATRICK MCARTHUR, Maple Elementary Grade 5 

BETH PETSCHE(.5), Hambden Library 

Ayes: 


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2013-117 

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL 

Moved by Mr. Stefanko and seconded by Mr. Reiter to approve the following 

classified personnel: 

RESIGNATION TO RETIRE – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

JOSEPH BORS, Bus Driver, eff. 7/1/13 

IRMA BUCARO, Executive Secretary, eff. 7/1/13 

PENNIE DOUGHERTY, Food Service, eff. 7/1/13 

DEBORAH HAWES, Custodian, eff. 7/1/13 

DANIELLE KOVACIC, Custodian, eff. 7/1/13 

SHARON MARTIN, Educational Assistant, eff. 7/1/13 

THOMAS MCAULEY, Bus Driver, eff. 7/1/13 

JOSEPHINE MIHALIC, Food Service, eff. 7/1/13 

JACK NEUMORE, Bus Driver, eff. 7/1/13 

ALAN VERBANEK, Bus Driver, eff. 7/1/13 

FERDINAND WOLFE, Bus Driver, eff. 7/1/13 

RESIGNATION – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

DANIELLE SRITALAPAT, Child Specific Educational Assistant, 

eff. 4/30/13 

APPOINTMENT – 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR 

DIANNE FARIZEL, Executive Secretary/EMIS Coordinator, 

Step 2, eff. 7/1/13 thru 8/26/13 $19.22 per hour 

(40-day probationary) Includes $.20 longevity 

MICHELLE COON, Substitute Bus Assistant, 

eff. 4/29/12 thru 6/30/14 

$9.00 per hour 

RENEE LEHMAN, Substitute Custodian, 

eff. 6/10/13 thru 6/30/13 

$10.00 per hour

CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

LAURIE HEINTZ, Child Specific Educational Assistant, 

Step 1, eff. 4/30/13 thru 6/30/13 $14.78 per hour 

(One year contract) 

EXTENDED SERVICE – GUIDANCE PERSONNEL – 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR 

CATHY PETRIELLA, to fulfill two (2) days extended service at the 

end of school year 2012-2013 and five (5) days extended service 

at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year at her per diem 

rate at the time service is performed. 

CATHY SORINE, to fulfill five (5) days extended service in the 

period from 6/6/13 thru 8/22/13 at her per diem rate at the time 

service is performed. 

NONRENEWAL OF TEMPORARY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR 

The Superintendent recommends that the following temporary classified 

employees be nonrenewed at the end of the 2012-2013 school year: 

DENISE BABIC, Temp. Elem. Cafeteria Monitor/Cashier. 

CLASSIFIED CONTRACTS – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

The Superintendent requests that the Board approve the attached 

contracts for classified staff for the 2013-2014 school year. 

(EXHIBIT 2) 

Ayes: 



2013-118 

VOLUNTEER 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Dr. Wilson to approve the 

following volunteer coach: 

VOLUNTEER COACH – 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR 

DON NAVATSYK, Volunteer Football Coach, eff. 7/1/13 thru 6/30/14 

Ayes: 

Nay: 

Blankenship, Fairbanks, Stefanko, Wilson 

Reiter 


2013-119 

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - JOSEPH BERGANT 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Mr. Fairbanks to approve the 

attached resolution of appreciation to Joseph Bergant II. 

Ayes: 



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2013-120 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Motion by Mr. Fairbanks and seconded by Mr. Stefanko to enter into 

executive session at 8:45 p.m. for purposes of discussing employment of 

personnel. 

Ayes: 



The board returned to public session at 11:00 p.m. with all members 

present. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion by Mrs. Blankenship and seconded by Mr. Fairbanks to adjourn at 

11:01 p.m. 

Unanimously Approved 

CERTIFIED 

_____________________________________ 

Karen Blankenship, President 

_____________________________________ 

Kevin M. Staller, Treasurer 

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