MARGARETTA LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA, February 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

at the Margaretta BOE Office, 305 S. Washington St. Castalia, Ohio

I.	Call to Order

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

II.	The Pledge of Allegiance

III.	Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on Monday January 27, 2025

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

IV.	Board and Staff Reports

A. Townsend Community School (TCS) Report

B. Townsend Community School (TCS) Joint Student Assembly 2/11/25

V.	Public Participation

VI.	Introduction of Additional Items to the Agenda

VII.	Treasurer’s Financial Report/Schedule of Bills

VIII. Treasurer's Report A. Informational
1. Facility Progress Update - Moody’s Credit Rating

B. New Business

1. Resolution (#24-25-60), to approve expenses exceeding the $3,000 threshold of the “then and now” provisions of Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.41(d)

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

2. Motion to approve the three-year contract renewal for Ed Kurt, Superintendent effective August 1, 2025.

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

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IX.	Superintendent’s Report A. Old Business
1. Second reading and approval of the following NEOLA Policies:

0100 Definitions, 0142.1 Oath, 0151 Organizational Meeting, 0152 Officers, 0155 Committees, 0163 Presiding Officer, 0164 Notice of Meetings, 0165 Board Meetings, 0166 Agendas, 0167.2 Executive Session, 0167.7 Use of Personal Communication Devices, 1130 Conflict of Interest, 2413 Career Advising, 3113 Conflict of Interest, 4113 Conflict of Interest, 4120.08 Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities, 4121 Criminal History Record Check, 5136.01 Electronic Equipment, 5200 Attendance, 5500 Student Conduct, 5780 Student/Parent Rights, 6110 Grant Funds, 6111 Internal Controls, 6112 Cash Management of Grants, 6114 Cost Principals - Spending Federal Funds, 6220 Budget Preparation, 6320 Purchasing and Bidding, 6325 Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds, 6460 Vendor Relations, 6550 Travel Payment & Reimbursement/Relocation Costs, 7310 Disposition of Surplus Property, 7450 Property Inventory, 7530.01 Cellular Telephone Allowance, 7530.02 Staff Use of Personal Communication Devices, 7540.03 Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety, 7540.04 Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety, 7540.09 Artificial Intelligence, 8310 Public Records, 9160 Public Attendance at School Events and 5113 Inter-District Open Enrollment

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

B. New Business

1. Motion to approve the foreign exchange student for the 2025-2026 school year, Mia Freund - Germany

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

3. Resolution (# 24-25-61), to authorize the continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2025-2026 School Year

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

4. Resolution (#24-25-62), to approve the independent financial consulting agreement with Diane Keegan through December 2026.

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Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

C. Personnel Actions

1. Motion to approve FMLA/unpaid leave requests, (included for review)

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

2. Motion to approve the contract addendum to the three-year contract for Frances Kremer, EMIS Coordinator

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

3. Motion to approve the two-year contract renewal for Kristin Solze, Treasurer Assistant - Budgetary/Accounts Payable effective July 1, 2025.

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

4. Motion to approve the two-year contract renewal for Micki Hula, Treasurer Assistant-Payroll/Benefits effective July 1, 2025.

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

Classified

1. Motion to approve the hiring of the following 2025 spring sport coaches, pending completion of all state and local requirements:

Softball:

Israel Palomo - 75% Varsity Assistant Softball Coach Addie Kromer - 25% Varsity Assistant Softball Coach Andy Kennedy - 50% JV Softball Coach
Courtney Kennedy - 50% JV Softball Coach

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

2. Motion to hire Rick Boos, Substitute Custodian for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, pending completion of state and local requirements

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

3. Motion to hire William (Bill) Hinds, Bus Driver for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, pending completion of state and local requirements

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

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4. Motion to hire Breanna Young, Bus Driver for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, pending completion of state and local requirements

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

5. Motion to approve Natasha McCowan, long term substitute for the 2024-2025 school year effective 2/10/2025.

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

X.	Motion to enter Executive Session. Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion or compensation of public employees

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

XI.	Motion to return from Executive Session to open session

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

XII.	Motion to Adjourn the Board Meeting

Roll Call

J. Hula___ E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at The Margaretta Board of Education office, 305 S. Washington St. Castalia, Oh 44824

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