Middle School Robotics Room
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the minutes for the September 13, 2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting and September 13, 2023 Special Board of Education Meeting as presented.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the September 2023 Financial Statements as presented.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient manner, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting.
Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name. If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes has elapsed. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity. Persons desiring more time should follow procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board present and voting.
Resolution to approve a leave of absence for the following personnel
Beth Zeger Educational Aide (6 months)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the resignation for the following personnel
Shelly Adkins MS Cook
John Doles HS Custodian
Cindy Adkins Bus Driver
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.
Brianne Jaynes MS Student Council (0 years)
Denise Stillwell PowerSchool Leader (4 years, 3% increase from prior year)
Jordan Kennedy HS Student Council (2 years)
Jordan Kennedy HS Website (2 years)
Corey Strinka Play Director (1 year)
Corery Strinka Art Play Director (1 year)
Kara Banbury Yearbook (9 years)
Luke Burton High School Robotics (3 years)
Syanne Palmer Spanish Club (1 year)
Chad Russell Middle School Robotics (7 years)
Syanne Palmer National Honors Society (1 year)
Brad Smith Academic Challenge (9+ years)
Mari Miller Art Club (9+ years)
Brad Smith Math Club (9+ years)
Allison Hearlihy Youth In Government (9+ years)
Cait Nelson Horticulture Club (1 year)
Syanne Palmer After School Assistance
Denise Stillwell HS Fitness Coordinator (Fall)
Katie Pauley Senior Advisor (Split) (9+ years)
Jordan Kennedy Senior Advisor (Split) (0 years)
Kayla Sammons Junior Advisor (6 years)
Allison Hearlihy Sophomore Advisor (7 years)
Shannon Belcher Freshman Advisor (9+ years)
Kara Banbury High School Social Media (4 years)
Amy Arnett Pep Band (5 years)
Angel Cahall Business Professionals of America (1 year)
Shawn Wilhelm Robotics Assistant (4 years)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following athletic supplemental contracts
Jared McPeek Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant (0 years)
Garrett Fitzpatrick JV Boys Head Basketball Coach (2 years)
Payton Woodruff 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (7 years)
Chris Rupe 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (9+ years)
Matt Bradley Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach (9+ years)
Anthony Wilson Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant (9+ years)
Matt Downing JV Girls Head Basketball Coach (9+ years)
Hailey Guisinger 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (0 years)
Matt Jones 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (0 years)
Adam Gilmore Head Boys Wrestling Coach (9+ years)
Triston Hinkle Varsity Assistant Wrestling (0 years)
Luke Clemons Middle School Head Wrestling Coach (9+ years)
Zach Baker Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach (1 year, split contract)
Katelyn Staskiewicz Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach (1 year, split contract)
Rich Williams Head Girls Wrestling Coach (9+ years)
Ben Nolting Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Dawn Hicks Head Girls Bowling Coach (4 years)
Ty Hicks Head Boys Bowling Coach (4 years)
Christy Barnett Head Cheer Winter Coach MS/HS (6 years)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the revised Transportation Salary Schedule and add administrative pickup effective 10/11/2023.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the followng classified subs
Britnie Weaver Aide
Shane Patterson Custodian
Don Wymer Custodian
Amanda Chapman Cafeteria/Custodian
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the Highland FFA to travel to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis November 1-4.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following classified personnel to a one year contract.
Brian Ballard EA2 (Step 0); effective 9/25/2023
Brittney Mullins EA2 (Step 10); effective 10/13/2023
Shelly Adkins Bus Driver (Step 6) effective 10/5/2023
Laura Ball Custodian (Step 2) effective 10/2/2023
Brian Davis Assistant Bus Mechanic (Step 7); effective 10/30/2023
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following personnel as administrative support staff.
Jill Erb
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve a resolution to make provisional changes to board policies, administrative guidelines and forms to comply with HB 33
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the first reading of the following policy changes including administrative guidelines.
PO 0141.2 Conflict of Interest
PO 0164 Notice of Meetings
PO 2623.02 Third Grade Reading Guarantee
PO 3120.08 Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities
PO 4120.08 Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities
PO 5113.01 Intra-District Open Enrollment
PO 5320 Immunization
PO 5330 Use of Medications
PO 5337 Care of Students With Active Seizure Disorders
PO 6240 Board of Revision Complaints and Countercomplaints
PO 6700 Fair Labor Standards Act
PO 7440 Facility Security
PO 8120 Volunteers
PO 8210 School Calendar
PO 8330 Student Records
PO 8600 Transportation
PO 8650 Transportation By School Van
PO 9160 Public Attendance At School Events
PO 9270 Equivalent Education Outside the Schools & Participation in Extra-Curricular For Students Not Enrolled In The District
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve a $600 stipend for the following EA3 classified staff
Brian Ballard
Heather Minor (effective beginning of year)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to accept a $4,000 donation from Mr. and Mrs. Hickson for the purpose of contributing to the NJROTC Pearl Harbor trip.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to accept a donation of a pitching machine from the Highland Athletic Boosters worth $3,499.00
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the preschool addition change order #6 effective 9/25/2023 (final change order).
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following Purpose and Budget Clauses for SY2023-2024.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the revised fund level appropriations and estimated resources.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
1. To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual.
2. To consider the purchase of property for public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.
3. Conferences with an attorney for the board of education concerning disputes involving the board of education that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
4. Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
5. Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.
6. Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoiding prosecution for a violation of the law.
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highland Local Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) as listed above.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to adjourn this meeting and schedule the next meeting of the Highland Local School District Board of Education to be held Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school robotics room.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker