MASON CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION May 28, 2013

MASON CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION May 28, 2013, Regular Session

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The Mason City School District Board of Education will meet on May 28, 2013, in Regular Session in the Mason High School Harvard Room, 6100 South Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio. I. OPENING CEREMONIES II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Kevin Wise, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM. The following members were present:

Kevin Wise, President Marianne Culbertson, Vice President Courtney Allen Matthew Steele Connie Yingling

Also present were: Gail Kist-Kline, Superintendent

Richard Gardner, Treasurer Amy Spicher, Associate Superintendent Mike Brannon, Assistant Superintendent, Operations Mike Zimmermann, Director of Human Resources Tracey Carson, Public Information Officer

James Reagan Josh Greenfield James L. Harris, Jr. Alejandro Rivera Eileen Ruiz Mary Burgdorf Maddison . Kelsey Y. Cheyenne Wheeler Joshua Lidorax Katie Sheehan Maddie Szawaluk Kate Szawaluk Julie Szawaluk John Szawaluk Geoff Thatcher Tonya Thatcher Austin Agin Harry Taylor AJ Roller Josh Sempsrott Benjamin Gittens Alhi Koablan Kevin Stokmann Chris Wagner Beena Raghavendran Barry Hensley Abhinan Srihath Sararg Kim James Harris Jared Jusnice Tess Krugh Michelle Krugh Rick Carskadder Pealan OGrady Faizan Qureshi Jake McCoy Phillip Smith Scott Vermeersch Kevin Huang Allen Chan Jacob Even Patrick Szabo


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III. PLEDGE IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Mrs. Allen, seconded by Mrs. Culbertson, for the Board to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2013 – Regular Session and May 14, 2013 – Work Session.

At the call of roll motion carried, Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea. 5 Yeas. V. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRESENTATIONS

State Champion Chess Team – Kevin Huang, Blake Baumgartner, Kevin Li, Will Zhang, Cory Johnson, Allen Chan, Andrew Chan, & Daniel Song Mark Meibers (coach)

Zoe Thatcher – State Swimming Champion (coach Mark Sullivan) Melissa Anderson and Megan Moran “show me” – Tess Krugh Monarch Butterfly Waystation – Christie Motz

Will Vincent, Stone Kenzik, Hutch Crociata, Wyatt Elma, Kelan Rich, William Alt & Maddie Szawaluk

VI. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Jim Reagan VII. NON-DISTRICT FUNDED POSITIONS

It was moved by Mr. Steele, seconded by Mrs. Culbertson, for the Board to approve the Superintendent’s Non-District Funded Positions.

Teaching American History Grant Stipends 2012/2013 (To be paid from funds through the Teaching American History Grant) Christine Underwood, Pedagogy Coordinator $1,500.00 Ruthann Mays-Elma, Lead Teacher $ 500.00 Renee Thole, Lead Teacher $ 500.00

SUPPLEMENTAL VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENTS High School Volunteer Appointments Strength and Conditioning – Coach Eric Trexler

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL – Additional Duties Summer School & OGT Teachers (2012-2013 SY) (To be paid from funds generated through tuition @ $28.94/hour) Mason High School Anthony Affatato Christina Grice Kristen Macks Sheila Browning Daniel Hilen Anthony Niemesh Beth Celenza Andrew Hill Rebecca Niemesh Kurt Dinan Matthew Hornung Hakim Oliver Charity Distel Ty Ignatz Jennifer Page Daniel Distel Seth Johnston Robert Polca Chester Dobson Adam Jones Peter Rudowski


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Gideon Dudgeon Caleb Jones Carmen Scalfaro Linda Dumstorff Andrew Keimer Jeffery Schlaeger Debra Gentene Timothy King Adam Toohey Barbara Georgeton Darin Little Anne Toohey Melissa Lohman Maggie Long Heather Verstreate Allen Young

Mason Middle School Bonnie White

Certified ESL K-6 Summer School Teachers (To be paid from Title III funds and/or Intervention budget @ $28.94/hour) Holly Gilbert Ruth Harriger Amanda Schreiber Amanda Sparks Patricia Sutton

CERTIFIED/CLASSIED PERSONNEL – Student Activities Salone Pep Club (2012-2013 SY) - Mason Intermediate (funded by participant fees up to the maximum amounts listed) Faith Lester Advisor $500.00 Baoku Moses Advisor $500.00

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL – Additional Duties Classified ESL K-6 Summer School Para-Professionals (To be paid @ designated step/level from Title III funds and/or Intervention budget) Lee Kolish Level E Felicia Tafuri Level G

OHIO NEW LEARNING STANDARDS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (To be funded by Title IIA at the rate of $19.50/hour for a total of $18,047.25) ELEMENTARY MATH OH New Learning Standards – Strategies – Grade 2 – August 7, 2013 Up to a Max of 2 hours – Max to be Paid - $39.00 (per teacher) Jamie Bunch Michelle Byrd Alison Dunlap Sarah Flohr Emily Glass Kathy Goebel Alison Green Sarah Krugman Dionte Lue Jennifer Schimpf Amanda Sparks Kari Testerman Katie Wackler Melissa Woodward Jamie Wright

OH New Learning Standards – Fraction Boot Camp – Grade 3 – August 12, 2013 Up to a Max of 4.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $87.75 (per teacher) Stacy Baugh Kristin Beck Lori Becker Jami Conway Tamela DiPenti Michelle Gallite Kelly Gholz Alison Green Marcy Hall Diana Hillenmeyer Shanna Lutton Kelli O’Connell


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Jill Requejo Sarah Rodgers Tracye Rose Kirstin Szczesny Joy Wilson Alicea Wortham

OH New Learning Standards – Fraction PD – Grade 4 – August 5, 2013 Up to a Max of 4.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $87.75 (per teacher) Melissa Anderson Holly Cammerer Sherry Freudiger Emily Kirk Megan Moran Patricia Quill Becky Roussos Lindsay Turnmire Jerri Wright

OH New Learning Standards – Fraction PD – Grade 5 – August 16, 2013 Up to a Max of 4 hours – Max to be Paid - $78.00 (per teacher) Alison Adduci Mary V. Chappell Jill Gasson Michelle Hugenberg Patti Mann Barbara Marotta Kari McGuire Michael Michalak Felicia Morton Amy Perry Kimberly Rader Madeleine Rossetti Amy Smart Melissa Walker

SECONDARY MATH OH New Learning Standards – Designing Standards - Based Assessments – Grades 9-12 – June 6-7, 2013 Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Sallie Carney Colleen Everett Amy Forsythe Gina Fox Katherine Holmes Christina Leder Stephen Mays Peter Rudowski Nicole Schlagheck Diana Stroud Heather Verstreate

OH New Learning Standards – Designing Standards - Based Assessments – Grades 7-8 – June 11-12, 2013 Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Lauren Bertz Regina Buran Brandon Lee Michael McNally Lindsay Nealis Lauren Youngs

OH New Learning Standards – Designing Standards - Based Assessments – Grades 7-12 August 5-6, 2013 Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Jodi Brutvan Nicole Paxton Erin Rankin Andrew Schur Kristi Stephens Anne Toohey


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ELEMENTARY ELA OH New Learning Standards – Words Their Way – Grades 2-3 – August 6, 2013 Up to a Max of 3.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $68.25 (per teacher) Lori Becker Katherine Davis Amanda Dente Alison Dunlop Nicole Elsasser Angela Esteves Sarah Flohr Michelle Gallite Emily Glass Kathy Goebel Alison Green Ann Heatherly Gayle Heitkemper Lisa Klenke-Murphy Megan Koenig Lynn Lake Dionte Lue Sherry Magness Vicki McCormick Krista McMillen Emily Menendez Emily Mongillo Jill Requejo Tracye Rose Jennifer Schimpf Amanda Sparks Kerry Warndorf Janet Willig Joy Wilson Melissa Woodward Alicea Wortham Jamie Wright

OH New Learning Standards – Word Study – Grades 4-6 – August 7, 2013 Up to a Max of 2.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $48.75 (per teacher) Judy Bailey Lauren Bologna Abigail Brewer Laurie Butts Holly Cammerer Kathleen Dostal Laura Franz Carol Gebhardt Sandra Gemmel Kathryn Kestler Michelle Kling Karen Mackey Thomas Minner Jennifer Moore Lisa Morrow Felicia Morton Heather Nagel April Raleigh Cathie Richards Cindy Smith Amielle Switzer Terri Thacker Christine Work Jerri Wright Christa Yoda

OH New Learning Standards – Reading Workshop – Grades 4-6 – August 7, 2013 Up to a Max of 4.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $87.75 (per teacher) Judy Bailey Gianina Borgerson Abigail Brewer Laurie Butts Holly Cammerer Mary V. Chappell Kathleen Dostal Judy Fowler Laura Franz Sandra Gemmel Holly Gilbert Michelle Kling Karen Mackey Thomas Minner Jennifer Moore Lisa Morrow Felicia Morton Heather Nagel Allison Pearson Craig Potts April Raleigh Cathie Richards Cindy Smith Valerie Spaeth Amielle Switzer Terri Thacker Shawnna Wilson Christine Work


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ELEMENTARY SCIENCE OH New Learning Standards – Discovery Ed Techbook and Motion & Design Kit Training Grade 5 – August 14, 2013 Up to a Max of 6 hours – Max to be Paid - $117.00 (per teacher) Kevin Anderson Michelle Gallite Jill Gasson Cheri Hawkins Pamela R. Jones Amie Kanzeg Amy Perry Kimberly Rader Madeleine Rossetti Rebecca Williams

SECONDARY SCIENCE OH New Learning Standards – Exploring 7th Grade Physical Science – Part 1 – June 6, 2013 Up to a Max of 2.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $48.75 (per teacher) Jill Arminio Mark Campbell Martin Fish Bethany Jones Jennifer Kassner Daniel Little Renee McKinney Elizabeth Mills

OH New Learning Standards – Exploring 7th Grade Physical Science – Part 2 – June 7, 2013 Up to a Max of 5 hours – Max to be Paid - $97.50 (per teacher) Jill Arminio Mark Campbell Martin Fish Bethany Jones Jennifer Kassner Daniel Little Renee McKinney Elizabeth Mills

OH New Learning Standards – Exploring 8th Grade Life Science – Part 1 – June 6, 2013 Up to a Max of 2.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $48.75 (per teacher) Ryan Bunch Audrey Daubenmerkl Robert Mitchell Kelly Murray Matthew Pettys Jacob Reutter Alison Sears Laura Tonkin Evelyn Wingate

OH New Learning Standards – Exploring 8th Grade Life Science – Part 2 – June 7, 2013 Up to a Max of 5 hours – Max to be Paid - $97.50 (per teacher) Ryan Bunch Audrey Daubenmerkl Robert Mitchell Kelly Murray Matthew Pettys Jacob Reutter Alison Sears Laura Tonkin Evelyn Wingate

ATHLETIC EVENT & TOURNAMENT WORKERS & PAY – 2012/2013 SY Mason Middle School & Mason High School Patricia Nurre Adam Toohey

Mason High School – Spring 2013 Athletic Tournament Workers Pay Rate District Track May 22 / 24 Position Rate (Per Session) Announcer $125 Ticket Seller $50 Gate Keeper $50 Clerical $50


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Team Check-in $30 Pickers $25 Tournament Mgr. $750 (Flat Rate for Meet) Assistant Tournament Mgr. $500 (Flat Rate for Meet)

District Baseball/Softball May 24-25 Position Rate (Per Game) Announcer $30 Scoreboard $30 Ticket Seller $30 Clerical $25 Assistant Tournament Mgr. $50 Tournament Mgr. $85 Field Prep $25

Regional Softball May 29, 30 & June 1 Position Rate (Per Game) Announcer $40 Scorebook $40 Scoreboard $40 Ticket Taker/Seller $50 Field Prep $50 Site Mgr. $50 Clerical $25 Tournament Mgr. $290 (Flat Rate Per Tournament)

NOTE – Officials and Trainers are both Classified as Independent Contractors as they both provide service for other school districts.

CERTIFIED / CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL – Drama Mason Middle School – Spring 2013 Production – You Have to Wear Green on Tuesday (To be funded by the MM Drama Dept.) Ryan Burgdorf (student) Light & Sound Operator $60.00

After a brief discussion, at the call of roll motion carried, Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea. 5 Yeas. VIII. CERTIFIED PERSONNEL – SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

It was moved by Mrs. Yingling, seconded by Mr. Steele, for the Board to approve the Superintendent’s Certified Personnel Recommendations. Salary schedules are available in the treasurer's office and on the school website www.masonohioschools.com.

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL – LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE (Indicates that an employee has been approved for a designated period of time for reasons such as study, medical or FMLA.)

The Superintendent recommends granting the leaves of absence as requested by the following. Lauren Bertz MM 11/10/13 – 01/06/14 Jessica Chappelle WR 09/06/13 – 11/15/13 Jessica Krohn HS 08/26/13 – 10/07/13


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Jennifer Macke MI 08/20/13 – 06/05/14 Elizabeth Morrow MI 08/20/13 – 06/05/14 Lindsay Nealis MM 08/20/13 – 11/14/13 Kristen Page MECC 10/21/13 – 12/13/13 Elizabeth Stranko MM 08/20/13 – 06/05/14 Sarah Taylor MM 08/20/13 – 11/15/13

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL – RESIGNATION (Results from the employee submitting a notice of separation of service. Resignation is effective at the end of the day noted below:) Jennifer Durham MM 06/05/13

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL – RETIREMENTS (Indicates that the employees’ application for retirement has been approved by STRS, effective the first day of the month. There is no mandatory retirement age for employees.)

The following certificated employees have made application to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio. Randell Andrews MM 06/05/13 Charlotte Lawton MI 06/05/13

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL – APPOINTMENTS (Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.)

It is recommended approval of the appointment of the following for the 2013/2014 school year, (except as otherwise noted) subject to the possession of a teaching certificate as required by 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Mason Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule.

Reinstatements Lyndsay Collins (Two Year Contract 2013/2015) Gideon Dudgeon (Two Year Contract 2012/2014) Ashley Garman (One Year Contract 2013/2014) Deidre Haberstroh (Two Year Contract 2013/2015)

Changes in Status (2013-2014) Gideon Dudgeon From: 50% To: 100% 08/20/13 Carmen Scalfaro From: 100% To: 50% 08/20/13

Substitute Teachers 2012/ 2013 School Year Miranda Cohen Mary Beth Quill Amanda Schwarz Martina Stierwalt Ashley Wiot

Home Instructor (as needed) 2012/2013 School Year Keri Thompson

At the call of roll motion carried, Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea. 5 Yeas.


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IX. CERTIFIED PERSONNEL - ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It was moved by Mrs. Allen, seconded by Mrs. Yingling, for the Board to approve the Superintendent’s Certified Additional Duties.

SUMMER CURRICULUM WORK (To be funded by the district general fund at the rate of $19.50/hour for a total of $43,358.25) ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2nd Grade: Create Assessments for New Science Implementation and Develop New Motion Unit Katherine Davis 15 hours $292.50 Melissa Woodward 15 hours $292.50 Carol Ogden 15 hours $292.50 Sarah Flohr 10 hours $195.00 Sarah Krugman 10 hours $195.00

3rd Grade: Revise New Assessments and Complete Instructional Guide Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Michelle Gallite Kelly Gholz Shanna Lutton Corri Doenecke Kelly O’Connell Karen Vome E. Libby Beck

4th Grade: Revise New Assessments and Complete Instructional Guide Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Patricia Quill Emily Kirk Becky Roussos Shirley Hudspeth

4th Grade: Plan 4th Grade Discovery Techbook Training Christine Anderson 4 hours $78.00

5th Grade: Plan Workshop for New 5th Grade Motion Unit Michelle Gallite 4 hours $78.00

5th Grade: Create Assessments for New Science Implementation and Develop New Motion Unit Up to a Max of 15 hours – Max to be Paid - $292.50 (per teacher) Kevin Anderson Amy Perry Amie Kanzeg Nickolas Washington Barbara Marotta Jill Gasson

6th Grade: Revise New Assessments and Complete Instructional Guide Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Christine Anderson Lindsey Colvin Elizabeth DeBord Tracey Davis Dale Moberly Susan Grable


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SECONDARY SCIENCE 11/Chemistry - Complete activities on VSEPR, bond polarity/molecular polarity, metallic bonding/covalent network, reaction rates, Redox reactions, hydrates, and all nuclear chemistry activities. AP Chemistry teachers (Hansen and Schneider) will also modify labs to Inquiry to match the revised College Board Standards. Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Aimee Hansen Barbara Shuba Robert M. Jordan Karen Young Monica Schneider

10/Biology – Develop new formative and summative assessments. Work on activities for Evolution and Diversity Units Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Maggie Long Elizabeth Coleman Lynn Ruark Deirdra Ware Charity Distel Carol Lehman

9/Physical Science – Develop new formative and summative assessments. Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Paul Barry Danielle Peters Randy Hubbard Cody Kreager

AP Biology – Revise AP Biology labs and activities that were piloted last school year. Elizabeth Imrie 10 hours $195.00

AP Physics – Develop a paperless lab report (using) Googledocs. Review the new AP Physics 1 College Board Curriculum Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Diana Messer Brian Thomas

ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES WR Grade 3: Complete Summative Assessments and Review Sheets Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Emily Matthews Lisa Klenke-Murphy

MIS Grade 5: Review Sheets Revision Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Gianina Borgerson Pamela R. Jones Amanda Schreiber


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SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES 8th Grade Ohio New Learning Standards Curriculum Revision Up to a Max of 16 hours – Max to be Paid - $312.00 (per teacher) Jennifer Page Renee Thole Christine Underwood

7th Grade Common Assessments Up to a Max of 16 hours – Max to be Paid - $312.00 (per teacher) Kelly Ashford Amanda Kemen Lynne Hutchinson Anne Saresky Christine Underwood

7th Grade Formative Assessments Up to a Max of 16 hours – Max to be Paid - $312.00 (per teacher) Kelly Ashford Amanda Kemen Lynne Hutchinson Anne Saresky Christine Underwood

7th Grade Opening Unit Development to include ELA Standards, Financial Literacy and Economics Up to a Max of 16 hours – Max to be Paid - $312.00 (per teacher) Kelly Ashford Amanda Kemen Christine Underwood

Curriculum Roll Out Development Up to a Max of 3 hours – Max to be Paid - $58.50 (per teacher) Amanda Kemen Christine Underwood

ELEMENTARY MATH 3rd Grade: Complete Common Assessment Revisions, Math Review Sheet Alignment with OH New Learning Standards, Instructional Guide Units Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Tracye Rose Lori Becker Kirstin Szczesny Jill Requejo Shannon Vasconcellos Tamela DiPenti Jodie Scalfaro Diana Hillenmeyer

4rd Grade: Complete Common Assessment Revisions, Math Review Sheet Alignment with OH New Learning Standards, Instructional Guide Units Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher – unless noted) Megan Moran 16 hours $312.00 Melissa Anderson Patricia Quill Alissa Mahoney Becky Roussos


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5th Grade: Complete Common Assessment Revisions, Math Review Sheet Alignment with OH New Learning Standards, Instructional Guide Units Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Melissa Walker Amy Perry Jill Gasson Karie McGuire Michelle Hugenberg Alison Adduci Kimberly Rader Patti Mann Madeleine Rossetti

6th Grade: Complete Common Assessment and Add to Honors Math Instructional Guides Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Connie Pohl Kyle Cox Erika Stansberry Jill Moberly Kristyn Russell Amy Boynton SECONDARY MATH MMS OH New Learning Standards Unit Development and Revisions, Develop Unit Overviews Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Amber Hawk Paul Juenger Jill Scherz Bonnie White

HS – AQR Course Material Development and Revisions Jere Clark 10 hours $195.00

MS – Intervention Support Lessons Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Jenna Seger Laura Tonkin

ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS MECC/First Grade – Creating and organizing Words Their Way Sorts to be used by first and second grade teachers. Kristina Hufnagel 10 hours $195.00

MECC/WR Grade 2 – OH New Learning Standards aligned review sheets and instructional guides, assessments. Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Angela Esteves Emily Glass Emily King Krista McMillan Tracye Rose


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WR Grade 3 – OH New Learning Standards aligned review sheets and instructional guides, assessments. Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Stacy Baugh E. Libby Beck Lori Becker Kristen Lazuta Shanna Lutton Lisa Klenke-Murphy Ashley Rhoads Alicea Wortham Whitney Young

MI Grades 4, 5, 6 – OH New Learning Standards aligned review sheets and instructional guides, assessments. Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Jocelyn Burlew Amy Burns Andrea Castner Whitney Decker Trishia Devore Lauren England Judy Fowler Laura Franz Melissa Garry Carol Gebhardt Jennifer Mann Litty Mathai Jennifer Moore Thomas Minner Christel Murphy Allison Pearson Mikala Polca Craig Potts Lindsey Schlabach Amy Sheets Cindy Smith Valerie Spaeth Lindsey Sweat Amie Switzer Michelle Tiffner Shawnna Wilson Christine Work

SECONDARY LANGUAGE ARTS MHS OH New Learning Standards Unit Revisions and New Unit Development Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Curt Bly Ashley Bowman Michelle Bruewer Amanda Bross Beth Celenza Nathan Coates Rachel Cronin Christopher DeLotell Lauren Gentene Patricia George Stephanie Nally Laura Palmer Shawna Parkinson Kristin Stoll

MMS OH New Learning Standards Unit Revisions and New Unit Development; Develop Online LA Resource Page Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Roni Carpenter Joseph Carraher Laura Devaney Rebecca Gallimore Jillian Karem Hayley Kennedy Dawn Lanzarotta Kathryn Lin Melody Riggs Eric Schatzle Lisa Speiller Sarah Taylor Brittany Woods

SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY 7th Grade Digital Communications Curriculum Development Melanie Jordan 8 hours $156.00


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ELEMENTARY PERFORMING ARTS Revise K-5 Music Curriculum - Due to changes in the ODE Fine Arts Standards Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Christy Downer Catherine Clippinger Chad Fourman Jocelyn Moses

SECONDARY PERFORMING ARTS Curriculum Mapping of 6-12 - Performing Arts Disciplines (choir, band, and orchestra) in preparation to write curriculum in the fall. Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Robert Bass Erin Brasse Mary Dolan Micah Ewing Brian Frey Debra Jones Stephanie Jones Elaine Santos Holly Schreier Jason Sleppy Allen Young

WORLD LANGUAGE Grades 9-12 Spanish – Vertical re-alignment of Levels I, II and III to recover level IV (no longer offered after 2013) Up to a Max of 4 hours – Max to be Paid - $78.00 (per teacher) Jane Margraf Travis Murray Deborah Sicking Rodney Stewart

Grades 9-12 Spanish – Vertical re-alignment of Levels I, II and III to recover level IV (no longer offered after 2013) Up to a Max of 4 hours – Max to be Paid - $78.00 (per teacher) Amanda Chmiel Amy Gobble Amy Ortega Thomas Rapp

Grades 6-12 Spanish – Vertical re-alignment of Levels I, II and III to recover level IV (no longer offered after 2013) Up to a Max of 4 hours – Max to be Paid - $78.00 (per teacher) Elizabeth Haase Erica Minner Jennifer Mott Debra Perry Lauren Taggart

HS ASL Curriculum Re-Writing – Changes in Level II instruction with emphasis on getting ready for Level III (to be offered as Credit Flex in 2014.) Christine Loucks 4 hours $78.00

HS German Curriculum Re-Writing – New textbook revision and matching curriculum to book. Melissa Jurewicz 4 hours $78.00


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ELEMENTARY VISUAL ARTS K-6 District Art Curriculum – Adjust to meet new 2012 Ohio Fine Arts Standards - Align grade levels learning objectives Up to a Max of 7.5 hours – Max to be Paid - $146.25 (per teacher) Kathrin Hornung Shara Kreissl Kerry Kronenberger Margaret Moschell Amy Pierce Michelle Sodano Sarah Varda

GIFTED Write and Review Gifted Course of Study for Grades 1 through 6 Up to a Max of 10 hours – Max to be Paid - $195.00 (per teacher) Jacqueline Bonfield Holly Cammerer Mary V. Chappell Chantele Gillman Amy D. Hammond Jill Hartsock Megan Hill Elizabeth Messerschmitt Janet Willig Jerri Wright

ESL MECC & WR (K-3) – Revise ELL’s progress reports to align with new ELL standards - LLI – Revise LLI lessons to incorporate ELL strategies and testing questions. Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Alison Green Alicea Wortham Amanda Sparks Ruth Harriger Oksana Tsukanova

MIS (4-6) - Begin preparing units for the ELL program, Inside and Reach so that it aligns with what is being taught in the regular classroom. Up to a Max of 8 hours – Max to be Paid - $156.00 (per teacher) Kathleen Dostal Holly Gilbert

MMS/MHS (7-12) - Begin preparing units for TESOL/ESL English classes. Barbara Georgeton 10 hours $195.00 April McDonald 6 hours $117.00

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) – July 2- July 25, 2013 Certified Personnel (paid @ summer school rate of $28.94/hour for a maximum of 50 hours from the Special Education Department) Laura Bertleff Michael Bowman Natalie Glaser Hakim Oliver Michael Planicka Joseph Riestenberg Susan Stratton Adam Toohey


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Certified Therapist (paid @ certified salary schedule daily rate for a maximum of 16 hours each from the Special Education Department) Amy Clipson Speech Therapist Kathryn Pfeifer Occupational Therapist Christine Speigel Speech Therapist

EARLY CHILDHOOD TRANSITION/ASSESSMENT SERVICES – Summer 2013 Certified Personnel (paid @ certified salary schedule daily rate for a maximum of 50 hours from the Special Education Department) Melissa Polca Psychologist Janine Schatz Teacher

Certified Therapist (paid @ contracted daily rate for maximum of 50 hours from the Special Education Department) Sharon Meyer Speech Therapist

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) SCSF & RESOURCE ROOM (RR) STUDENTS – August 6 – 15, 2013 Certified Personnel (paid @ summer school rate of $28.94/hr. for a maximum of 25 hours from the Special Education Department) David Bell Laura Bertleff Catherine Brosch Christina Layton Katrina Philpot Kimberly Rolph Julie Rosin Lesley Sawhook Kamilyn Smith Bethany Wiles

Certified Therapists (paid @ certified salary schedule daily rate for maximum of 25 hours each from the Special Education Department) Amy Clipson Speech Therapist Mary DeFrank Speech Therapist Kathryn Pfeifer Occupational Therapist Christine Speigel Speech Therapist

After a brief discussion, at the call of roll motion carried, Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea. 5 Yeas. X. RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF CONTRACT IN ACCORDANCE

WITH SECTION 3319.171 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND THE ADMINISTRATOR REDUCTION IN FORCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES. It was moved by Mr. Steele, seconded by Mrs. Yingling, for the Board to approve the following Resolution.

WHEREAS, the Mason City School District Board of Education (hereafter the “Board”) has received a recommendation from the Superintendent of a reduction in force in the administrative staff due to financial reasons; and


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WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a reduction in force in the administrative staff is necessary as a result thereof in accordance with the provisions of Section 3319.171 of the Ohio Revised Code; and the Administrator Reduction in Force Policy and Administrative Guidelines; and

WHEREAS, the Board has complied with all applicable requirements of Section 3319.171 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Administrator Reduction in Force Policy and Administrative Guidelines and has provided timely notice to the affected member whose contract of employment is to be suspended.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason City School District Board of Education as follows:

SECTION I The following employment contract shall be suspended indefinitely, effective the final contractual day of the 2012/2013 school year as a result of financial reasons in accordance with Section 3319.171 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Administrator Reduction in Force Policy and Administrative Guidelines.

Stephen Branch, Auditorium Manager

SECTION II The Superintendent shall provide notice of this contract suspension to the affected employee as soon as possible and said notice shall include notice that the affected employee has a right to recall in accordance with Section 3319.171 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Administrator Reduction in Force Policy and Administrative Guidelines.

SECTION III

IT IS FOUND AND DETERMINED that all formal actions of this Board concerning or related to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were adopted in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.

After a brief discussion, at the call of roll motion carried, Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mrs. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea. 5 Yeas. XI. CONTRACTED PERSONNEL/ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTS – ADDITIONAL

DUTIES It was moved by Mrs. Culbertson, seconded by Mrs. Yingling, for the Board to approve the Superintendent’s Contracted Personnel/ Independent Contracts – Additional Duties

EARLY CHILDHOOD TRANSITION ASSESSMENT SERVICES June 5–August 20, 2013 Physical Therapist Cheryl Barnett 50 hours (term) $54.50 / hour Cori West 50 hours (term) $46.00 / hour

Occupational Therapist Virginia Dunlap 50 hours (term) $45.00 / hour Melissa Edkins 50 hours (term) $46.00 / hour


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EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) – July 2 – August 15, 2013 Occupational Therapist Theresa Cummins 41 hours (term) $47.00 / hour

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) – August 6 – August 15, 2013 Occupational Therapist Jayne Osika 25 hours (term) $46.00 / hour

Speech Therapist Monique King 25 hours (term) $46.00 / hour Renee Zegar 25 hours (term) $47.00 / hour

At the call of roll motion carried, Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea. 5 Yeas. XII. SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL – SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

It was moved by Mrs. Allen, seconded by Mr. Steele, for the Board to approve the Superintendent’s Supplemental Personnel Recommendations. Salary schedules are available in the treasurer's office and on the school website www.masonohioschools.com.

Certified Supplemental Appointments- (2012/2013 School Year) High School International Club - Advisor Barbara Georgeton B IV Science Olympiad – Advisor Aimee Hansen B IV Student Government Assistant Ashley Bowman B III

Middle School Spring Site Manager Darin Little (1/3) B III

At the call of roll motion carried, Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea. 5 Yeas. XIII. RESOLUTION – When Hiring Non-Certificated Individual(s) for Supplemental Position(s)

It was moved by Mrs. Yingling, seconded by Mr. Steele, for the Board to approve the following Resolution.

RESOLUTION WHEN HIRING NON-CERTIFICATED INDIVIDUAL(S) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION(S)

WHEREAS, a supplemental vacancy exists; and

WHEREAS, the position has been offered to the current employees of the Mason City School District who have a license issued under Section 3319.22 of the Ohio Revised Code and no such person whom the Board of Education considers to be qualified for the position has applied for and accepted the position; and

WHEREAS, the position has been advertised as available to any individual not employed by the Mason City School District who has a license issued under Section 3319.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, and no such person whom the Board of Education considers to be qualified for the position has applied for and accepted the position; and


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WHEREAS, The below-named individual(s), who does/do not hold a license issued pursuant to Section 3319.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, has/have applied for the position(s), and the Board of Education has determined that the below-named individual(s) is/are qualified for the position(s).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the below-named individual(s) be employed in the position(s) identified below for the 2012/2013 school year.

High School Speech and Debate – Assistant Coach Bruce Harris (1/4) B IV

After a brief discussion, at the call of roll motion carried, Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea. 5 Yeas. XIV. CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL – SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

It was moved by Mrs. Culbertson, seconded by Mrs. Yingling, for the Board to approve the Superintendent’s Civil Service Personnel Recommendations. Salary schedules are available in the treasurer's office and on the school website www.masonohioschools.com.

CHANGE(S) OF STATUS (A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.) The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk(*).

Lisa Cicero From: 60% Administrative Assistant Class V Level A MECC

To: 50% Intervention Specialist Assistant Level A MECC 08/21/13

Angela Hoober From: 40% Administrative Assistant Class V Level F MECC To: 100% Administrative Assistant Class V Level F MECC 08/01/13

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL – RESIGNATIONS (Results from the employee submitting a notice of separation of service. Resignation is effective at the end of the day noted below:)

Andrea Clark Intervention Specialist Assistant MM 05/03/13 Maura Crawford Cafeteria/Recess Aide MI 06/04/13 Carol Faulkner Intervention Specialist Assistant WR 05/07/13 Kristi Jones Intervention Specialist Assistant WR 06/04/13 Donna Ketterer Child Nutrition Worker MI 06/04/13 Ashley Woltermann MCS Daycare Instructor/Director Central 06/07/13

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL – RETIREMENT(S) (Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month. There is no mandatory retirement age for employees.)

The following employee has made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio.

K. Sue Kobylack Intervention Specialist Assistant MECC 05/31/13


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CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL – APPOINTMENTS (Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.)

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the following on the dates indicated and at the appropriate rate of pay calculated pursuant to the current salary schedule. These appointments are in compliance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Positions involving extracurricular activities were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C.

Substitute Employees Delores Jack Accounting Clerk/Receptionist 07/01/13 Badrun Nahar Level B Child Nutrition Worker Neha Patel Homework/Enrichment Assistant (funded by MCS extended care) Miki Miller-Seighman Administrative Assistant/Receptionist 07/01/13 L. Kay Wilson Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant 07/01/13

Maintenance – Summer Seasonal William Highfill Jr. $10/hr. MAINT 05/01/13 – 09/30/13 Conner McVey $10/hr. MAINT 05/01/13 – 09/30/13 Marcus Otte $10/hr. MAINT 05/01/13 – 09/30/13

At the call of roll motion carried, Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise,Yea. 5 Yeas. XV. CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL - ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It was moved by Mr. Steele, seconded by Mrs. Yingling, for the Board to approve the Superintendent’s Additional Duties Recommendation.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) SCSF & RESOURCE ROOM (RR) STUDENTS – June 4, June 24- August 2, 2013 Classified Personnel – Intervention Specialist Assistant (To be paid @ designated step/level for a maximum of 25 hours each from the Special Education Department) Hilda Phillips Level E

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) July 2 – 25, 2013 Classified Personnel – Intervention Specialist Assistant (To be paid @ designated step/level for a maximum of 16 hours from the Special Education Department) Amy Emmert Level F

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) SCSF & RESOURCE ROOM (RR) STUDENTS – August 6 – 15, 2013 Classified Personnel – Intervention Specialist Assistants (To be paid @ designated step/level for a maximum of 25 hours each from the Special Education Department) Lisa Avery Level L Lisa Balmer Level I Kimberly Bennie Level I Dana Crace Level L Zoila Ortiz-Guzman Level K


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Jan Kaplan Level H Theresa Klohe Level D Joanne LaFleur Level E Crystal Langbein Level C Rolanda Meridy Level L Jacqueline Milbower Level L Cheryl Niemi Level F Kim Patterson Level L Carol Pauly Level F Lori Reinertson Level G Wendy Smith Level G Cheryl Spaeth Level L Julie Wells Level G Jillian Yoingco Level G

Classified Health Services Class I - Data Entry June – August 2013 Jill Wittekind Level L

Classified Health Services Class II – Occupational Therapist Nikki Hillman Level L

At the call of roll motion carried, Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea. 5 Yeas. XVI. CURRICULUM & MATERIALS RECOMMENDATIONS

(Anticipated Board Approval: June 11, 2013) Curriculum AP Biology Algebra I OH New Learning Standards Scope & Sequences Algebra II OH New Learning Standards Scope & Sequences Geometry OH New Learning Standards Scope & Sequences

HS Human Anatomy & Physiology Textbook Recommendation Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology-9th edition Author: Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Copyright: 2013 ISBN: 9780132828659

HS Accounting Textbook Recommendation Title: Century 21 Accounting: General Journal Author: Gilbertson/Lehman.Gentene Copyright: 2014 ISBN: 9780840064981 Publisher: Cengage Learning

K-6 LA Classroom Libraries Materials Recommendation Title: Mentor Texts, Guided Reading Books, Non-fiction Leveled Texts, Big Books Author: Multiple Publisher: NA Copyright: Multiple ISBN: NA


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2nd Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Textbook Recommendation Title: Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction Author: Bear/Templeton Publisher: Pearson Copyright: NA ISBN: 978-0-13-703510-6

XVII. ACTION ITEMS – SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

It was moved by Mrs. Yingling, seconded by Mr. Steele, for the Board to approve the following Superintendent’s Action Items Recommendations.

A. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Early Childhood Fees as

submitted.

B. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Western Row Fees as submitted.

C. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Mason Intermediate School

Fees as submitted.

D. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Mason Middle School Fees as submitted.

E. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the High School Fees as

submitted.

F. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the High School Handbook as submitted.

G. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Kindergarten Report Card

revisions as submitted.

H. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Elementary Grading Policy revisions as submitted.

I. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following student activity

account: 200-903Z - HS Math Team

J. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the disposal of 150 pieces of old computer equipment.

K. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve a Temporary Service Agreement

with Marshall & Associates, Inc. for security services at the Middle School and High School for overnight security beginning May 29, 2013 through June 4, 2013 from 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. at a straight time rate of $18.00 per hour with a fifty-cent ($00.50) mileage charge for miles driven between school sites.


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L. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve a five-year lease of six district postage machines from Pitney Bowes at a monthly cost of $620.00. Pricing is locked in for 5 years and includes new equipment, shipping, installation, meter rental, maintenance, and rate updates.

M. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the renewal of the HVAC

service agreement with Schneider Electric at Mason Middle, Western Row, and Mason Heights in the amount of $2,000.00, with no increase in cost from the 2012 contract.

N. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the continued membership in the

Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2013/2014 school year.

O. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Hamilton County Educational Service Center Contract with St. Susanna/Mason City Schools for auxiliary services for the 2013/2014 school year in the amount of $105,225.00.

P. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Professional Services

Agreement with Catapult Learning West, LLC. and St. Susanna School for reading and gifted instructional services for the year ended June 30, 2014. The cost of $104,700.00 will be paid from St. Susanna’s auxiliary services funds.

Q. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Hamilton County

Educational Service Center contract for services to be rendered for the 2013/2014 school year in the amount of $309,311.00.

R. The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve an agreement with Intra Design

Inc., for $950.00 for schematic design, design development, and construction consulting of artwork/graphics/ and wall accessories for the cafeteria serving areas at Western Row, and Mason Middle School.

After a brief discussion, at the call of roll motion carried, Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea. 5 Yeas. XVIII. TREASURER’S REPORT

It was moved by Mrs. Allen, seconded by Mrs. Yingling, for the Board to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

A. Financial Report for April, 2013 B. List of Bills Paid in April, 2013 C. Investment Report for April, 2013 D. Appropriation Modifications for April, 2013 E. Inventory Disposals for April, 2013 F. Payment of Invoice Dated Prior to the PO/Invoice Over Original PO Amount G. Donations and Grants

To: Mason City Schools $1,000.00 “Discovery Tricycle”

From: Terence & Jennifer Casey


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To: Mason High School $1,000.00 “Speech & Debate”

From: Denise & John Quinn

To: Mason Early Childhood Center $850.00 “Monarch Butterfly Conservation”

From: MECC PTO

To: Mason High School $1,000.00 “School Fees – Assistance Program”

From: GE Credit Union

To: Western Row School “Document Cameras” $4,134.60 “Gym Equipment” $1,013.55

From: Western Row PTO

To: Mason High School $322.80 “Orchestra Boosters”

From: Philip & Elizabeth Burns

To: Mason High School $100.00 “Choral”

From: Michael & Jean Calvani H. Five Year Plan

After a brief discussion, at the call of roll motion carried, Mr. Wise, Yea; Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson, Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea. 5 Yeas. XIX. OTHER BUSINESS/ASSIGNMENTS

None XX. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Mr. Steele The Governor presented his proposal and the House passed a bill with significant changes to the Governor’s proposal and now the Senate is working on its response. The Senate expects to wrap it up in early June and then it will head to the Conference Committee to work out any differences. The Voucher expansion does not appear to be included in the Senate version and the funding is similar to the house version. The General Assembly is also working on the “Columbus Plan.” This is similar to the Cleveland Plan that was passed about a year ago. It seeks to address challenges that are present in Columbus. The agenda items include granting some leeway to the Mayor, the same as in Cleveland, and expansion of community schools. It will be interesting to see if that approach will take a similar approach in other cities.


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XXI. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTARY

Mrs. Carson This is a busy and exciting time for our students who are getting ready to graduate this Sunday. It is also an exciting time for us to celebrate a distinguished alum. This Friday, May 31st we are going to have several celebrations of Les Spaeth, who has been a long time member of our community. He graduated from Mason High School in 1942, promptly served his country in the military in WWII, was one of the first volunteers for Mason’s Fire Department, and served as a member of Boys’ State, helping get that established in Ohio. We are thrilled to be able to honor him as our 4th Distinguished Alum. He will be speaking at commencement on Sunday. You are all invited this Friday night to a special celebration for him that the Mason Schools Foundation is hosting in his honor. We are looking forward to honoring him along with his family and friends.

Dr. Kist-Kline Graduation is a culmination of all of our students’ achievements starting at Kindergarten. It is wonderful to see the high level of learning that is happening all the way through the schools. Wanted you to see the innovativeness and great work that we are seeing in our classrooms every day.

XXII. BOARD COMMENTARY

Mr. Steele Students sharing what they are doing in the classroom and recognizing the achievement of students is a highlight for all of us. Hearing about things that are going on in the classroom, the piece of the equation that we seldom see, is incredible and I really appreciate having the opportunity to witness that and seeing a little glimpse of the incredible work that our educators, students and parents are doing in the district. Thanks for inviting them and thanks to everyone for coming and thanks to Kindergartners in Mrs. Motz’s class for sharing their work with us.

Mrs. Allen Congratulations to Zoe. She is so impressive and I have a feeling that we may see her again next year. Congratulations to the Chess Team for their wins and accomplishments. I agree with Matt. It is great to see the students come in and be able to see a little bit of what is going on in the classrooms and that the kids are really a part of that. It is not just the teacher teaching a different way; it is the kids actually physically learning in a different way. I appreciate them coming here also. Thank-you.

Mrs. Yingling I have to agree. I am very impressed with what our kids and our staff are able to accomplish. I feel blessed that we have a staff that is embracing technology and innovation. As a District we are very fortunate that we are able to have those things for our kids. I strongly believe that technology is a key to our future and I think it is a definite advantage that our kids will have into their future. I am appreciative that everyone embraces that and uses what we are fortunate to have.


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Mrs. Culbertson It was exciting to see such a broad spectrum of the excellence that is Mason Schools. From the Kindergartners’ presentation to the seniors on the High School Chess Team. I also appreciate the courage and passion of the students that came forward in support of Steven Branch. That is not an easy thing to do. We recognize the work that he has done and what a fine individual he is. We wish him success in his future endeavors. It was a very difficult decision, but we are in a different time.

I want to let you know that I do not intend to seek re-election. Today is Molly’s, my youngest’ s 22nd birthday, and she was 2 years old when I was first elected to this school board. So it seems to be a good time for a shift in my personal focus. This will be my last year on the school board. It has been truly rewarding. I encourage anyone who has a passion for education to get on the ballot.

Mr. Wise I like the rhythm of the student recognition. We need to not only recognize the individual student but also send a message to lots of others that we do value and are in touch with the great things that they are doing. Zoe Thatcher is a top rate young lady as well as a phenomenal swimmer. I would expect that at some point she may have the distinction of being Mason’s first Olympian. That will be Rio in 2016 and I am sure that is on her sights. Congratulations to the Chess Team and all the adults and parents. We appreciate the leadership for that. The student presentations were great and I appreciate them. There is nothing better than Kindergartners; they all spoke very well.

I want to make a few comments about Mr. Branch. For some time now the District has been going through reductions. The decision was made, which was reasonable, to go from two auditorium managers to one. That is very consistent with some other very difficult decisions that we have been making across the District. While it is certainly true that Mr. Branch has touched many people, I want folks who are very close to that decision to know that it was not made without many iterations of options that were considered. While none of us are pleased with the decision, we also want to be expedient so he can find a path for himself. A one year would be very difficult. The realities of moving on with your profession are certainly evident and to do that would probably not be in Mr. Branch’s best interests even though I am sure that he would love to spend another year with our students. So I just want to reiterate that the Board has seen all the options that many people have gone through and it is just an illustration of the difficult decisions that we and many other schools are faced with right now. We certainly regret it but we wish him the best and want to do all that we can, including using the positive testimonials that we received to make sure that other schools see the benefit that he could bring to them.


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XXIII. ADJOURNMENT Time: 8:00 PM

It was moved by Mrs. Allen, seconded by Mrs. Yingling, to Adjourn the Board Meeting. At the call of roll motion carried, Mrs. Yingling, Yea; Mrs. Allen, Yea; Mrs. Culbertson,Yea; Mr. Steele, Yea; Mr. Wise, Yea. 5 Yeas. ATTEST:

Treasurer Board President

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS KD All meetings of the Board and Board-appointed committees are open to the public. The Board encourages community input during the “Hearing of the Public” section of all regular meetings. In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting. Community participation at a Board meeting is limited to the “Hearing of the Public” portion of the meeting. The Board will not deliberate or decide any issue during the “Hearing of the Public” section. Each person addressing the Board shall sign the attendance sheet, and complete and return a “Request to Speak” form. Each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. If three minutes is not sufficient, the person is encouraged to put his/her thoughts/comments in writing to the Board Members. The period of public participation may be extended or reduced by a vote of the majority of the Board, present and voting. In order to prevent disclosure of students’ or employees’ private information, the Board will not allow any complaints about specific employees of the district in public session. Agendas are available to all those who attend Board meetings. The section of the agenda for public participation shall be indicated. Noted on the Hearing of the Public Request to Speak form shall be a brief summary of the Board's guidelines regarding public participation at Board meetings.

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MASON CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION May 28, 2013