Middle School Robotics Room
Wednesday, October 9
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the minutes for the September 11, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting as presented
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the September 2024 Financial Statements as presented.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Messmer:
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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 the following resignations
Lainey Schmidt MS Aide (Effective 9-27-24)
Jennifer Alexander Preschool Aide (Effective 10-3-24)
Belle Ayala HS English Teacher (Effective 9-20-24)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following retirement
Aaron Shipley NJROTC Instructor
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve FMLA request for the following personnel
Laura Ball HS Custodian
Caitlin Harrod ES Teacher
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following classified personnel by one year contract
Jennifer Bolton MS EA2 (Step 6) (Effective 9-27-24)
Sarah Gorenflo ES EA2 (Step 0) (Effective 10-8-24)
Christa Smith ES EA2 (Step 3) (Effective 10-3-24)
Hannah Heck ES EA1 (Step 0) (Effective 10-7-24)
Ryleigh Dewart ES EA1 (Step 0) pending background check
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve a $600 EA3 stipend for the following personnel
Jennifer Bolton MS Aide (Effective 9-27-24)
Christa Smith ES Aide (Effective 10-3-24)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following certified personnel for 1 year contract.
Derek Bielecki HS English (Step 3) (Effective 10-2-24)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following certified contract effective beginning SY2024-2025.
Jessica Norris Elementary Teacher
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following trip request.
FFA National Convention October 23th - 26th in Indianapolis
Youth and Government Conference January 25th - February 2nd at the Ohio State House.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the substitute teacher pay rate of $135.00 per day and $150.00 per day for retired Highland teachers; effective 10/10/2024.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the ticket price change to follow changes in state law. All sub varsity, including middle school, will be $6 for adults and $5 for students.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following personnel for a supplemental contract
Julie McLeod MS Robotics Assistant (1 Year)
Tyler DeWeese HS Assistant Robotics (0 Years)
Ryan Stover HS Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach (6 Years)
Anthony Wilson HS Boys Varsity Assistant Basketball (9+ Years)
Garrett Fitzpatrick HS JV Boys Head Basketball Coach (3 Years)
Chris Rupe 8th Grade Boys Head Basketball Coach (9+ Years)
Payton Woodruff 7th Grade Boys Head Basketball Coach (8 Years)
Matt Bradley HS Girls Head Basketball Coach (9+ Years)
Matt Downing HS Girls Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach (9+ Years)
Brett Behnfeldt JV Girls Head Basketball Coach (9+ Years)
Hailey Guisinger 8th Grade Girls Head Basketball Coach (1 Year)
Brooke Squires 7th Grade Girls Head Basketball Coach (0 Years) (pending background check)
Adam Gilmore HS Head Wrestling Coach (9+ Years)
Alec Fulwider Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach (1 Year Split Contract)
Tristan Hinkle Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach (2 Year Split Contract)
Luke Clemens Head Middle Wrestling (9+ Years)
Katelyn Zellner MS Assistant Wrestling Coach (2 Years)
Rich Williams HS Head Girls Wrestling Coach (9+ Years)
Zach Baker Volunteer HS Wrestling Coach
Chris Ballard Volunteer MS Girls Basketball Coach
Dawn Hicks HS Head Girls Bowling Coach (5 Years)
Ty Hicks HS Head Boys Bowling Coach (5 Years)
Christy Barnett HS/MS Head Cheer Coach (7 Years)
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following classified personnel as subs
Jennifer Alexander Aide / Cook/Cashier
Alanna Salmons Aide / Cook/Cashier
James Rennie Aide
Mindy Marquez Cook/Cashier (Effective 9-26-24)
Linda Meade Aide/Secretary
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the Substitute Secretary pay rate of step 0 per the adopted salary schedule for the position.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the enhancement of the blue utility building contingent upon receiving a $50,000 for donation from the athletic boosters.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the following Purpose and Budget Clauses for SY2024-2025
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve the Cigna medical insurance proposal for calendar year 2025 with board and employee % contributions to remain at the % contribution rates utilized for calendar year 2024, including HRA and HSA board amounts.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker
Resolution to approve Payment in Lieu of Transportation for the following students who live in the Highland District and attend a private school within 30 minutes of the Highland District. Transportation has been deemed impracticable.
Blakelee Staton Gilead Christian
Parker Staton Gilead Christian
Harper Gillen Gilead Christian
Natalie Hurst Gilead Christian
Gage Beacom Gilead Christian
Jaidyn Julian Genoa Christian
Ethan Dill Genoa Christian
Norah Dill Genoa Christian
Layla Hart Genoa Christian
Lydia Hart Genoa Christian
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 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school robotics room.
Roll Call: Kathy Belcher Burgess Castle John Messmer William Short Eric Thacker