MARGARETTA LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE)
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA, JANUARY 8, 2024 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.	Treasurer Administering Oath to New/Elected Members

“Do you solemnly affirm that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that you will faithfully and impartially discharge your duties as member(s) of the board of education of Margaretta Local School District, Erie, Ohio, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted, during your continuance in said office, and until your successor is elected and qualified?

Answer: “I do.”

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Brian Sutorius, Signature Elmer Lippert, Signature Treasurer Signature

Roll Call

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

III.	Election of Officers for Calendar Year 2024 A. BOE members nominate candidates,
B. Motion is made, seconded and voted to close nominations, Treasurer calls the roll
President	_______________________ Vice-President                             _______________________ (* When elected, President-elect presides)

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

IV.	A. Election of President - ___________________________________________

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

B. Election of Vice President - ______________________________________

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

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V.	Appointment of OSBA Legislative Liaison

A. Legislative Liaison - ____________________________________________

Roll Call

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

VI.	Resolution (#23-24-35), to Set the Regular Board Meeting Dates for the 2024 Calendar Year (CY)

Roll Call

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

VII.	Treasurer's Report A. New Business:
1. Resolution (#23-24-36), to authorize the Treasurer to pay bills as they are presented, provided funds are available, and reported monthly to the Board of Education for the 2024 Calendar Year

Roll Call

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

2. Resolution (#23-24-37), to authorize the Board President and Treasurer to borrowfunds, if necessary for the 2024 CY

Roll Call

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

3. Resolution (#23-24-38), to authorize the Treasurer to invest surplus funds for the 2024 CY

Roll Call

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

4. Resolution (#23-24-39) to request advances on local tax collections from the Erie and Sandusky County Auditors as needed

Roll Call

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

5. Resolution (#23-24-40), to authorize the Superintendent to approve Staff attendance at workshops and meetings within the State of Ohio for the 2024 CY

Roll Call

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

6. Resolution (#23-24-41), to authorize the Superintendent to approve special transportation trip requests within the State of Ohio for students and staff for the 2024 CY

Roll Call

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

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7. Resolution (#23-24-42) to participate in all current Federal and State grant programs and solicit public input regarding the use of funds and services provided for the 2023-2024 school year

Roll Call

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

VIII. Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

A. Resolution (#23-24-43) to approve FY 2024-2025 Tax Budget and provide for public input and inspection

Roll Call

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

IX.	Motion to Adjourn the Organizational Meeting

Roll Call

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

REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 2024 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Regular Meeting Session

I.	Motion to call the regular meeting to order

Roll Call

J. Hula___E. Lippert___ P. Schoenegge___ B. Sutorius___ A. Tucker___

II.	Motion to approve the minutes from the Special BOE Meeting held on December 27, 2023 (included for review)

Roll Call

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

III.	Reports to the Board

A. Townsend Community School Report

B. Townsend Community School Sponsor Report

IV.	Public Participation

V.	Treasurer’s Financial Report/Schedule of Bills

VI.	Treasurer’s Report A. New Business
1. Resolution (# 23-24-44), authorizing the Treasurer to make Inter-Fund Transfers of funds for the current fiscal year of 2024

Roll Call

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

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VII.	Superintendent’s Report A. 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___

Classified

1. Motion to hire Tyler Henderson, Special Education Aide effective January 9, 2024, for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.

Roll Call

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

VIII. Motion to enter Executive Session. Motion to move into Executive Session under R.C. 121.22(G)(5) for discussion of matters required to be kept confidential by state statutes

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

IX.	Motion to return from Executive Session to open session

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

X.	Motion to Adjourn Meeting

Roll Call

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

Next BOE Meeting is scheduled as a working session for January 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., and the following Regular Scheduled Meeting is February 19, 2024 at 6:30pm.

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