MINUTES OF THE MARGARETTA BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE) REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2024.

Margaretta Board of Education met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Margaretta Board of Education, 305 S. Washington Street, Castalia, Ohio.

Regular Board Meeting
Mrs. Tucker, Board President, called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. requesting roll call by Mrs. Keegan:

Mr. Lippert:
Mr. Schoenegge: Mr. Sutorius: Mrs. Tucker:

Present Present Present Present

Mr. Hula was excused from the meeting

The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited after roll call.

Approval of the Minutes
MotionbyMr.Lippert, andsecondedbyMr.Schoenegge, toapprovetheminutes fromthe Special Board of Education Meeting held on Friday, April 5, 2024; Roll Call: Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Board and Staff Reports
Townsend Community School’s (TCS) Report
Mr. Ryan Bohn, TCS Principal and Superintendent was excused from the meeting, Mr. Kurt gave his update and passed out Mr. Bohn’s report. He stated that TCS has 48 graduates for the 2023-2024 school year, and 498 current students as of April 15, 2024. He also stated that TCS will not undergo an FTEaudit this year, attributed to several consecutive clean reviews with no paybacks. He also stated that TCS is continuing discussions for a satellite site at Lorain County Community College (LCCC).

TCS Margaretta Sponsor’s Report
Mr. Kurt, stated that we had our monthly TCS/Margaretta meeting to review current events. He also stated that we reviewed the Erie Blacktop parking lot project and preparing for our second site review for the school year. Mr. Sutorius asked if the drainage was looked at and will be good, and Mr. Kurt and Mr. David Myers stated that it will be better with the blacktop then the current debris that is making its way to the drainage grates.

Public Participation None

Introduction of Additional Items to the Agenda None

Treasurer’s Financial Report and Schedule of Bills
Mrs. Keegan presented the schedule of bills, bank reconciliations, fund balances, etc., that were included in the Board’s packages for review. Mrs. Keegan stated that the Fiscal Year To Date

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(FYTD) revenue through March (with 75% of the fiscal year complete) was a total of $15.7M and expenses of $14.1M resulting in a increase to the general fund balance of $1.6M. The FiscalYear beginning cash balance in the general fund as of July 1, 2023 was $1.0M so at the end of March the general fund balance was $2.6M. Mrs. Keegan stated that the Tangible Personal Property Taxes (for Nexus pipeline revenue is down year-over-year by approximately $0.5M due to a reduction in the Nexus short pay amount this year (last year average payment was 45% of the billed taxes and this year they paid at approximately 41%). Mrs. Keegan also stated the General Fund wages and benefits are unfavorable this year by $(239)K and the net increase of all expenses this year versus last year is an increase of $(156)K.

Mrs. Keegan also reviewed the Food Services Fund, where she reported that the revenue this year versus last year isfavorable by $24K. She also stated that the wages arefavorable by $41K, which includes substitute wages being down $12K this year and informed the board that they have had very good attendance and Mrs. Carrie Keller covers for the absenteeism as well, which reduced this substitute cost as reported to the board in the weekly board update. She also stated the benefits are running unfavorable $(16)K due to higher medical costs, which is out of the control of the department, as well as the implementation cost of Pay Schools causing an increase this year of $(8)K, which is also out of the departments control. In addition, food costs are up this year by $(32)K. However the good news is the department is still in the black with a positive cash balance of $79,980. She stated at this pace the General Fund should not have to supplement the food service department this year again. Mrs. Keegan also shared the folders that the kitchen staff prepared for the Family Consumer Science students to educate them on the difference between school kitchens and others restaurants.

Treasurer’s Report New Business
Motion by Mr. Sutorius seconded by Mr. Lippert, on Resolution number 23-24-64, to approve the renewal contract with the Erie County Health Department to provide building nursing services for the 2024-2025 School Year; Roll Call: Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Superintendent’s Report New Business
Motion by Mr. Schoenegge seconded by Mr. Sutorius, on Resolution number 23-24-65, to approve the independent consulting agreement with Courtney Parr to provide Transportation Transition services for the 2024-2025 school year, not to exceed 20 days; Roll Call: Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Sutorius, seconded by Mr. Schoenegge, on Resolution number 23-24-66, to approve the renewal of (Healthcare Processing Center) HPC’s Service Agreement for three year FY25 through FY27, to assist the District in managing and processing claims for the Ohio Medicaid School Program; Roll Call: Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Sutorius, seconded by Mr. Lippert, on Resolution number 23-24-67, to approve the additional training module for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention that is in compliance with the new Erin’s Law for school employees, in addition to the base three year contract for all other Safe Schools/Vector online training, beginning August, 2024. Mrs. Keegan also stated that this employee training puts us in compliance for the employees, however we also need to have

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training and education on sexual abuse for every student annually and Mr. Kurt commented that we are still developing this training and the delivery method; Roll Call: Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Personnel Actions
Motion by Mr. Sutorius, seconded by Mr. Lippert, to approve the revision of the Non-Teaching Limited Employment Wage Schedule (adding Long-term substitute teacher to the schedule); Roll Call: Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Certified
Motion by Mr. Schoenegge, seconded by Mr. Lippert, to approve the following certified contract renewals, effective as of September 1, 2024: One year contracts (2024-2025): Corey Britton, Conar Burns, Ashley Bush, Elise Chaffin, Janette Cooper, Kate Dulger, Kelsey Fresch, Courtney Gysan, Logan Harris, Joy Hassen, Emily Keller, Steve Keller, Jr., Bill Minshall, Megan Olds, Chase Paczak, Gary Quisno, Brian Ringholz, Hailey Stoll, and Amanda Zust. Two year contracts (2024-2026): Tami Haynes, Madison (Mullins) Ringholz, and, Jessica Skinner. Three year Contracts (2024-2027): Kaitlynn Kurt, Sam Lane, Kelsey Lotycz, Scott Manuella, and Andrea Yaussy; Roll Call: Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Sutorius, seconded by Mr. Schoenegge, to hire Hali Hagemeyer, Long-term Substitute Teacher, for coverage until the end of the school year 2023-2024, pending all state and local requirements are met; Roll Call: Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Classified
Motion by Mr. Lippert, seconded by Mr. Sutorius, to approve the continuing classified contract renewals for Lucinda Kapler, Custodian, effective July 1 2024; Roll Call: Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Sutorius and seconded by Mr. Schoenegge, to approve the following classified contract renewals for a one year contract, effective July 1 2024: Kitchen: Roberta Crum, Stephanie Johnson, Jennifer Kuns, Stephanie Mayse, and Holly Yetter. Transportation (Bus Drivers): Scott Bechtel, Laura Bodi, Keeno Galindo, Christian Dendinger, Theresa Meyer, and JoAnn Rutger. Transportation (Mechanics): Mike Billman, and Dan Gearheart. Office Aide: Amanda Bohn, and Morgan Fannin. Special Education Aide: Coleen Anders, Nicole Blair, Tyler Henderson, Jackie Henline, Brad Hoffman, Sara Jackson, Caitlin King, Denise Knipp, Jennifer Lowther, Natasha McCowan, Donna McGory, Sandy Ramicone, Karli Ried, Sheri Ross, Anna Taylor, Connie Todd, and Johnnie Turner; Roll Call: Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Schoenegge, and seconded by Mr. Sutorius, to hire Peggy Young as a substitute Special Educational Aide for the 2024-2025 school year; Roll Call: Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Sutorius, and seconded by Mr. Schoenegge, to hire Brittany House and Wayne Fox, Custodian II effective April 15, 2024, pending completion of all state and local requirements; Roll Call: Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

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Motion by Mr. Schoenegge, seconded by Mr. Sutorius, to hire William Jacoby, intermittent groundskeeper for the 2024 calendar year; Roll Call: Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Lippert, seconded by Mr. Sutorius, to hire Laura Bodi, bus aide, effective retroactively to April 1, 2024; Roll Call: Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Sutorius seconded by Mr. Lippert, to enter Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion or compensation of public employees; Roll Call: Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

The Board entered Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. with Mrs. Keegan, and Mr. Kurt remaining in the Executive Session.

Mr. Kurt also reminded the board that we are having an employee appreciation end of year picnic on June 3rd at 11:30 a.m. if they can join. Also Graduation is Sunday, June 2nd at 7 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Sutorius seconded by Mr. Lippert, to return from Executive Session to open session; Roll Call: Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Motion by Mr. Schoenegge seconded by Mr. Sutorius, to Adjourn the Board Meeting having no further business to come before the Board; Roll Call: Mr. Sutorius: aye, Mr. Lippert: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, and Mrs. Tucker: aye.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Mrs. Tucker informed the public that the next BOE Regular Meeting is scheduled for
May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm at The Margaretta Board of Education office, 305 S. Washington St. Castalia, Oh 44824

Respectfully Submitted

_________________________ Angie Tucker
Board President

______________________ Diane Keegan
Treasurer

Certificate Section 5705.412, Ohio Revised Code
It is hereby certified that the Margaretta Local School District Board of Education, Erie and Sandusky County, Ohio, has sufficient funds to meet the contract agreement, obligation, payment, or expenditure for the above, and has in effect for the remainder of the fiscal fear and succeeding fiscal year the authorization to levy taxes which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide operating revenues necessary to enable the district to operate an adequate educational program on all days set forth in its adopted school calendar for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in the succeeding fiscal year equal to the number of days instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.

_____________________________ Margaretta Treasurer

_____________________________ President, Board of Education

___________________________ Margaretta Superintendent

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