Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013

Transcription

1 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 The Board of Education of the City School District of Columbus, Ohio, met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at 5:46 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Education Center. President Perkins called the meeting to order. Members present: President Perkins, Mr. Baker, Mr. Steward, Mr. Wiles 4 Members late: Vice-President Gibbs, Mrs. Kambon 2 Member absent: Ms. Reyes 1 MR. STEWARD LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Baker moved, seconded by Mr. Steward, to recess into Executive Session, per Section Ohio Revised Code, to consider the employment, dismissal, or discipline or a public employee and, per Section (G)(2) Ohio Revised Code, to confer with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action. AYES: Mr. Baker, Mr. Steward, Mr. Wiles, President Perkins 4 NAYS: None Motion carried. THE BOARD RECESSED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 4:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Baker moved, seconded by Mr. Steward, to adjourn from Executive Session. AYES: Vice-President Gibbs, Mrs. Kambon, Mr. Steward, Mr. Wiles, President Perkins, Mr. Baker - 6 NAYS: None Motion carried. THE BOARD ADJOURNED AT 5:46 P.M. FOR THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING.

2 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 COMMUNITY LINKAGE CONVERSATION MEETING Alison Circle, a citizen, spoke before the Columbus Board of Education regarding the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Ms. Circle began by thanking the Board for allowing the Columbus Metropolitan Library to use Beery Middle School. She stated there have been many conversations with the Marion Franklin community and the location is extremely isolated. Geographically, there are traffic patterns and railroads. A study was done. Ms. Circle stated if you wanted to take a bus from the school, it would take approximately 2 hours and 1½ hour if you re walking because of no sidewalks. The ability to use the school will be transformational for the community. Ms. Circle stated she had spoken to Robert Patterson, President of the Civic Association, who was very happy about the school. The school should open in February 2014 and employees will have part-time hours which will expand later. Ms. Circle stated the school will have a homework center, story times, and lots of services for the youth. The recreation center across the street will also do some book collections for them. Ms. Circle stated there is an article in the Columbus Dispatch to which she hopes the Board will read regarding the homework help centers. Marion-Franklin High School will have one as well. Ms. Circle thanked Dr. Good for his support and the Board for their help with the director of education position. Interviews will be done soon. Thomas Mustric, a citizen, spoke before the Columbus Board of Education regarding the lack of consent for government testing of students for military grade weapons not included in the Guide to Positive Behavior. Mr. Mustric stated the Guide to Positive Behavior Handbook is a great presentation. However, not listing the high energy radio wave weapons that were used in the school by two unknown individuals wasn t a good idea to keep out the book. Mr. Mustric stated he appreciates what the Board is doing to even consider the incidents. He has received good feedback from Dr. Good and others to have a positive way of notifying security personnel of what to look for.

3 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 Mr. Mustric suggested that perhaps next year when doing the August inventory there may need to be a sign-off to prohibit no military testing on anyone. The weapon is now found in the general public. He didn t realize what it was until he called 60 Minutes. Mr. Mustric further suggested that an investigation should be done because it will continue if the rights of people are lost. This is why he speaks to represent the children. Steve Zwelling, a citizen, spoke before the Columbus Board of Education, regarding Issue 50 and 51. Mr. Zwelling began by reading information from two letters to which he submitted to the Columbus Dispatch. They were not posted. His letter entitled Business Community Contributions to Schools Undefined stated the key questions that need to be answered for the voters on issues 50 and 51 on the November 5 levy is: How much money will the business community contribute to Columbus City Schools? What businesses will contribute and how much? How will the money be distributed to the charter schools? Mr. Zwelling stated these questions need to be answered so the voters have a total picture of monies created, contributed, and distributed. Further, is it possible charter schools will receive more money per student than if the same student attended Columbus City Schools? Can someone please tell us? Until these questions are answered, issues 50 and 51 are meaningless. Mr. Zwelling s next letter entitled School Justice Delayed is School Justice Denied asked what is the scandal status of Columbus City Schools. Scandal status let's voters know the current school environment they are being asked to support issues 50 and 51 on the November 5 levy. Mr. Zwelling stated scandal status is Auditor of State David Yost's report on data scrubbing and data changing. Scandal status is the FBI reports. Scandal status is the prosecution of the guilty parties. Mr. Zwelling asked are the guilty going to walk away with no accountability? Is the fix in? Until the Auditor of State and the FBI publish their respective reports and prosecute the guilty parties, all public officials from the Governor down are suspected of a giant cover-up. Mr. Zwelling stated until this question is answered and the reports are issued, until the guilty are identified, until prosecution of the guilty begins, issues 50 and 51 are meaningless. Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.

4 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 ADOPT THE AGENDA Mr. Baker moved, seconded by Mr. Steward, to adopt the agenda. AYES: Mrs. Kambon, Mr. Steward, Mr. Wiles, President Perkins, Mr. Baker, Vice-President Gibbs - 6 NAYS: Motion carried.

5 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 CENTRAL ENROLLMENT UPDATE Karen Hopper, Executive Director of Central Enrollment Center, along with Gilda Battle-Taylor, Chief Officer for Student Support Services, presented the update. Please see attached report.

6

7

8

9

10

11

12 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 EXECUTIVE REPORTS Carolyn Smith, Internal Auditor, presented her FY14 Work Plan. Please see the attached report.

13

14

15

16

17 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 None recorded. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ACTION ITEMS None recorded. PUBLIC HEARING ON RE-EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYEES

18 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Baker moved, seconded by Mr. Steward, to include in the consent agenda a resolution: Delegating Authority to the Interim Superintendent/CEO to Authorize Employment and to the Treasurer/CFO to Authorize Payment. AYES: Mr. Steward, Mr. Wiles, President Perkins, Mr. Baker, Vice-President Gibbs, Mrs. Kambon - 6 NAYS: None Motion carried. Vice-President Gibbs moved, seconded by Mr. Baker, to table the minutes of September 12, AYES: Mr. Wiles, President Perkins, Mr. Baker, Vice-President Gibbs, Mrs. Kambon, Mr. Steward 6 NAYS: None Motion carried. Mr. Baker moved, seconded by Vice-President Gibbs, to adopt the consent agenda. AYES: President Perkins, Mr. Baker, Vice-President Gibbs (with exception below), Mrs. Kambon, Mr. Steward (with exception below), Mr. Wiles (with exception below) 6 NAYS: Vice-President Gibbs on page 63 Authorization to Declare a Portion of Brentnell Elementary School as Surplus Property and to Offer it for Sale 1 Mr. Wiles on page 3 Authority to Enter into Property Tax Valuation Settlement Agreement with 431 First LLC, page 47 - Business & Operations Food Services, 49 Membership in the Society for Human Resource Management, Institutional Membership in the National School Public Relations Association, Membership in the Ohio School Public Relations Association, and Membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors - 1 ABSTAINED: Vice-President Gibbs on page 4 Approval to Enter into a Purchase Service Agreement with the Educational Council - 1 Mr. Steward on page 24 Business & Operations - Personnel Actions - 1 Motion carried.

19 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 ANNUAL WORK CALENDAR REVIEW President Perkins overviewed the calendar. Mr. Wiles asked about the GroveU Press Conference. Carol Olshavky explained that a year ago the district leased a building for a two-year junior college program called GroveU, which is located in the old Fifth Avenue Elementary School building. The Board approved an amendment to their lease allowing a rent credit in exchanged for up to five full scholarships for graduates of Columbus City Schools. The press conference will announce the five students. Mr. Wiles asked for more information regarding EL-11 Student Discipline. BOARD DEBRIEFING/ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Wiles stated he attended the Eastmoor High School Homecoming Game. The Alumni of 1973 was there having their reunion as well. Members were encouraged to visit the schools. Mrs. Kambon stated she attended the Eastmoor High School Homecoming Game as well and was in the Marion-Franklin High School parade. She also visited two of the homework centers at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. President Perkins stated Ms. Reyes had a death in the family. Vice-President Gibbs stated she visited Eastgate Elementary School. The school was beautiful. She also attended the Linden-McKinley High School Stop-the-Violence Rally. Members were encouraged to visit the schools.

20 Columbus Board of Education October 1, 2013 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Baker moved, seconded by Mr. Steward, to adjourn the meeting. A voice-vote was taken and the motion was carried. THE BOARD ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:10 P.M. Penelope Rucker Treasurer/CFO