MARGARETTA LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA, April 21, 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 March 17, 2025

Roll Call

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

IV.	Board and Staff Reports

A. Polar Bear Organics - Fork Farms Hydroponics Growing System - Chris Smith B. MES - Keven Wise
C. Permanent Improvements Update - Lucas Poggiali

D. Townsend Community School’s (TCS) Report & TCS Sponsor’s Report

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. New Facilities Update

2. Bus Sale through Ohio Schools Council 3. Sandusky County Board of Revisions

B. New Business

1. Resolution (#24-25-70), to approve the renewal contract with the Erie County Health Department to provide building nursing services for the 2025- 2026 School Year.

Roll Call

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

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2. Resolution (#24-25-71), 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__

3. Resolution (#24-25-72), to approve entering into an agreement with Julian and Grube, Inc.to provide services/auditing of the Ohio Medicaid School Program (MSP) for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027.

Roll Call

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

IX.	Superintendent’s Report A. New Business
1. Resolution (#24-25-73), to approve an MOU agreement with Rhodes College for the purpose of providing opportunities for students to enroll in the dual credit College Credit Plus (CCP) Program for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Roll Call

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

2. Motion to approve MOU to create a sick leave donation system for a specific employee for the 2024-2025 school year only.

Roll Call

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

3. Motion to approve a tentative three year OAPSE Agreement starting July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028.

Roll Call

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

4. Motion to approve amendments to the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars due to changes within the MTA Negotiated Agreement.

Roll Call

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

5. Resolution (#24-25-74), to approve a contract with North Point Educational Service Center (NPESC) for services of a Multi-Agreement Cooperative Contract (including Developmental Disabilities programs) for the 2025-2026 school year .

Roll Call

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

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6. Motion to approve a two-year preventative maintenance agreement with Gundlach Sheet Metal Works Inc. to service existing buildings in the District.

Roll Call

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

7. Resolution (#24-25-75), to approve a cooperative transportation agreement with Sandusky City Schools retroactive to April 7th, 2025 through the end of the 2024-25 school year to assist in transporting a student at the rate of $350 per day.

Roll Call

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

8. Resolution (#24-25-76), to approve an MOU agreement with BGSU for the purpose of cooperating in field-based experiences, including teacher internship and student teaching opportunities retroactive to January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2029.

Roll Call

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

9. Resolution (#24-25-77), to approve a sales agreement with Northern Ohio Educational Computer Association for the purchase of eligible broadband internal connection components through the E-Rate program, retroactive to March 25th, 2025.

Roll Call

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

10. Resolution (#24-25-78), determining transportation of a student impractical in accordance with Ohio Revised Code section 3327.02.

Roll Call

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

B. 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___

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Certified

1. Motion to accept the retirement of Beth Steager-Burkett, Teacher effective June 1, 2025

Roll Call

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

2. Motion to accept the retirement of Tranette Novak, Literacy Supervisor - June 16, 2025

Roll Call

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

3. Motion to accept the retirement of Teal Balduff, Title One Teacher effective May 30, 2025

Roll Call

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

4. Motion to hire Teal Balduff, Title One Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year pending completion of all state and local requirements.

Roll Call

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

5. Motion to hire Zackary Hartz, Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year pending completion of all state and local requirements

Roll Call

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

6. Motion to approve the final Agriculture Education 5th Quarter Funding of $4.958. for 2024-2025 School Year and distribution to VoAg, Alison Butler and Kevin Kremer

Roll Call

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

Classified

1. Motion to accept the retirement of Bonnie Preston, Secretary effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year

Roll Call

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

2. Motion to accept the retirement of Pamela Solze, Office Aide effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year

Roll Call

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

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3. Motion to approve the two-year contract renewal for Natalie Gottron, Educator on Special Assignment for the 2025-2026 school year

Roll Call

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

4. Motion to hire William Jacoby, intermittent groundskeeper for the 2025 calendar year

Roll Call

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

5. Motion to hire Peggy Young as a substitute Special Educational Aide for the 2025-2026 school year

Roll Call

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

6. Motion to approve unpaid leave for Carrie Lewis, Bus Driver - April 11, 2025 through May 29, 2025.

Roll Call

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

7. Motion to approve unpaid leave for Vickie Bluhm, Custodian - April 7, 2025 through April 25, 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 May 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at The Margaretta Board of Education office, 305 S. Washington St. Castalia, Oh 44824

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