ALL LAKOTA STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE TO THEIR FULLEST

POTENTIAL
LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO
Meeting of the Board of Education
Lakota Central Office
5572 Princeton Road
May 11, 2009
7:00 p.m.

AGENDA
3:30 P.M. - LAKOTA CENTRAL OFFICE

CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL

EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, DISMISSAL OR

COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

7:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING WILL CONVENE IN THE CENTRAL OFFICE THUNDERBIRD ROOM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

TREASURER’S REPORT

RECOGNITION(S)
Accessible Expressions 2009 – State Competition
Nicholas Drennan – Lakota Ridge Junior School

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Championship –
National Competition
Lakota East High School
Lindsay Ballenger Andrew Burkett – LWHS Mariah Carlotta Andrew Cates
Kevin Crowder Tyler Dowell Greg Doyle Kathryn Doyle – LJS
Matthew Eroskey David Flick Jessica Gress Zachary Griffiths
Jared Hance – LRJS Travis Hance – LWHS Alisha Jackson Charles Jenkins
Joshua Kaltman Jonathan Kowalski Matthew McCormick Michael McGlynn
Jessica Mitchell Erica Oatman Adam Ogg – LWHS Anthony Ogg – LWHS
Shril Patel Kyle Petersen Aaron Reichert Alexander Roberts
Heather Rogers Christopher Rourke – LWHS Dean Samuels Gurdeep Singh
Matthew Winfough Eric Wright – LRJS Sean Kling – Miamisburg High School
Coaches/Mentors
David Brankamp Tim Burkett Tim Cain Chris Chisler
Chris Dohten Sue Doyle Celeste Gale Paul George
Craig Gleason Brian Havens Ray Howland Eva Keller
Jeff Keller Chris McGlynn Jennifer Nichols Jimmy Nichols
Doug Noxsel Rick Oliver Mary Jo Oliver Joe Pennington
Marc Secoy Pam Snyder Dan Stauft Adal Teclead
Dale Williams

VOICE – Lakota West High School

Journalist of the Year- Runner-Up - Ohio Journalism Education Association
Samantha Treglia

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 Lori Zugelter – Adviser Tom Brewer – Adviser
LakotaFest 2009 Steering Committee
Cheryl Conaway-Nelson - Chairperson
Lucy Atkinson Ann Becker Lynne Braun Judy Buschle
Kathy Cook Ben Dibble Laara Doorley Jamie Green
Andrea Henderson Keith Kline Jodi Krusling Laura Kursman
Donna Leslie Kelly Luther Lynda O’Connor Pam Perrino
Joan Powell Amy Schinner Julie Shaffer Teresa Strapp
Linda Walker Scott Walker Libby Willims Lori Witkowski

PUBLIC COMMENT – Limited to 45 minutes; three minutes per speaker (Public Comment is an opportunity for
Board members to listen to comments from residents.)

BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

A) Resource and Organization Committee
Lakota Finance Committee Jamie Green and Paul Lohr
• Board Policy 5218 and 5320 Georgetta Kelly, Executive Director Human
Resources

B) Public Engagement Committee

Legislative Report Jamie Green and Lynda O’Connor
Lakota District Parent Council

C) Facilities and Operations Committee

Community Facilities Team Paul Lohr and Joan Powell
• Lunch Price Increase Proposal Chris Burkhardt, Director of Child Nutrition

D) Student Activities Committee

Lakota Wellness and Nutrition Policy CommitteeLynda O’Connor and Jeff Rubenstein

E) Student Success Committee Joan Powell and Jeff Rubenstein

F) Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Rep Joan Powell

G) Other
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TREASURER’S RECOMMENDATION(S)

1. T1 Approve minutes of the following Lakota Board of Education meetings:

a) April 15, 2009 Special Meeting
b) April 20, 2009 Special Meeting
c) April 25, 2009 Special Meeting
d) April 27, 2009 Regular Meeting

2. T2 Approve resolution to authorize the treasurer to pay invoices against the following purchase order(s)
that have not been processed in accordance with Section 5705.41 (D):
a) Purchase Order No. 09007243
b) Purchase Order No. 09005446

3. T3 Approve resolution to open and maintain a bank account with Huntington Bank.

4. T4 Approve GE resolution for EZA and Compensation Agreement:

a) Exhibit #1: GE Aviation Enterprise Zone Agreement

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 b) Exhibit #2: Lakota - GE Compensation Agreement

BOARD’S RECOMMENDATION(S)

1. Approve Jeff Rubenstein to attend the Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys Spring Seminar in
Columbus, Ohio on Friday, June 12, 2009.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION(S)

1. Approve the following certificated personnel items:

A. Resignation(s):
Name Position Building/Department Effective Miscellaneous
Date Information
Paul Hendel Teacher Hopewell JS 6-30-09 Retirement, with
regret
Margaret Remedial Specialist Adena ES 6-13-09 Retirement, with
Schumacher regret

B. Leave(s) of Absence:
Name Position Building/Department Effective Miscellaneous
Date Information
Katherine Ferraro Teacher Lakota EHS 2009-10 Medical
School Year

C. Supplemental Contracts(s) for the 2008-09 school year:

Building Years of FTE

Employee Job Code Code Experience Value Category Salary $
8092 - JS WRESTLING ASST
GERBERICK, ZACH COACH Ridge 0 1 4 1,194.00
Freshman-
HANNAH, JEFFREY 8059 - FS BASEBALL COACH West 8 1 5 2,837.00
8091 - JS WRESTLING HEAD
MONK, ANDREW COACH Ridge 0 1 5 1,791.00
8302 - GRD LVL DPT CHAIR 3-5
SMITH, NICOLE FTE Endeavor 7 1 4 2,240.00
8092 - JS WRESTLING ASST
TAWNEY, ZACH COACH Ridge 0 1 4 1,194.00

D. Employment:
Name Position Degree Years of FTE’s Base Miscellaneous
Experience Contract Information
Effective
Marie ESL Master’s +30 29 1 7-1-09 Summer - $25.00
Jurkiewicz Coordinator through 8-15- per hour
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Bridget Home Master’s +15 As needed
Hoffmann Instructor
Amanda Ann Home Bachelor’s As needed
Luedecking Instructor +150
Terra J. Home Bachelor’s As needed
Meade Instructor +150

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2. Approve the following support staff personnel items:
A. Resignation(s):
Name Position Building/Department Effective Miscellaneous
Date Information
Lois Jill Dickerson Cook Hopewell JS 4-17-09
Linda M. Forry Non-Instructional Lakota WFC 6-15-09
Media Aide

B. Leave(s) of Absence:
Name Position Building/Department Effective Miscellaneous
Date Information
Kathleen S. Miller Cafeteria Manager Lakota WFC 4-17-09 to
5-15-09
Lora Shell Instructional Aide Cherokee ES 2009-10 Personal
School
Year
Matthew S. Mechanic Service Center 4-7-09 Worker’s Compensation
Varelmann (Correction)

C. Employment:
Name Position Building/ Hours Years of Effective Miscellaneous
Department Per Experience Date Information
Day/FTE
Holly Anne Non- Freedom ES .25 0 4-13-06
Sutton Instructional
Cafeteria
Aide
Alicia Pruett Translator Central 3-2-09 As needed
(Spanish) Office
Bibiche Translator Central 3-9-09 As needed
Tshiani (French) Office
Patricia Ann Substitute 4-24-09
Eckman Secretary

D. Student Workers:
Name Job School Effective Miscellaneous
Date
Khanh Ninh T. Cafeteria Lakota West HS 2-1-09
(Matthew) Pham

3. Approve the 2009-10 School Waiver Application that will reduce the school year from 178 instructional
days to 176 days. This allows for two additional professional development days to be built into the
school calendar.

4. Approve 2009-2010 Preschool fees: $1,575 per year.

5. Approve 2009-10 Athletic fees: Junior High School $110.00 (per athlete per sport), High School $140.00
(per athlete per sport), and a family cap of $280.00.

6. Approve Board Policy 6012, Admission of Students Who Are Homeless.

7. Approve a resolution authorizing 2009-2010 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

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 8. Approve the acceptance of a $3,000.00 grant from The Intermec Foundation awarded to Cherokee
Elementary School and authorize the treasurer to establish the appropriate fund. These funds will be
used to purchase replacement and new DVDs for classroom use.

9. Approve the acceptance of a $25,200.00 Ohio Department of Education Entry Year Teacher grant
awarded to the Lakota Local School District and authorize the treasurer to establish the appropriate
fund. Funds from this grant will be used to pay stipends to mentor teachers.

10. Accept donations as presented in Appendix A.

PUBLIC COMMENT – (30 minutes, or until 11:00 p.m., whichever occurs first)

CLOSING STATEMENTS

ADJOURN

Lakota’s Core Values

Accountability: We will be accountable to the community that created, maintains, and sustains
us.
• Consider the impact of all decisions on the individuals, district and community
• Seek to make data-based decisions
Communication: We will foster open and appropriate communication at all levels.
Continuous Improvement: We will continuously improve teaching and learning.
Integrity: We will demonstrate the highest ethical standards in all our interactions.
Respect:We will treat every relationship with respect and dignity.

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 APPENDIX A
DONATIONS

School/Item(s) Approx. Value Donor(s)

Liberty Early Childhood School

* Donation to purchase multi-cultural Greater Beneficial Union DST 815
books $50.00 c/o Paula Boehm
4677 Kolmar Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45432-3143

Heritage Elementary School

* Books for Summer Reading Program $750.00 Heritage Elementary School PTA

Independence Elementary School

* Donation - Boxtops for Education $271.20 Independence Elementary School PTA

VanGorden Elementary School

* Birthday Book Club donation $20.00 (each) Bailey Towns
7176 Holly Berry Court
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Samira Wehmann
5544 Chris Lane
Liberty Township, Ohio 45044

Ben Gidivani
7167 Glenn Moor Drive
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Ben Sabelhaus
7052 Royale Drive
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Sophia Spivey
5615 Hichtree Court
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Samuel Steuning
6173 Huckleberry Lane
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Matthew Moriarty
6582 Jennifer Court
Liberty Township, Ohio 45044

Max Perrino
6801 Bromley Drive
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Paul Moak
5543 Chris Lane
Liberty Township, Ohio 45044

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 Caleb Anderson
7181 Lakota Ridge Drive
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

$40.00 Jamie and Alisa Galioto

6970 Berry Blossom Court
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Woodland Elementary School

* (16) Yards of mulch for Woodland The Brickman Group LTD
Pride Club $232.00 PO Box 71358
Chicago, IL 60694

Total for May 11, 2009 $1,543.82

Donation Total Received in 2008-09 School Year $205,315.20