LICKING HEIGHTS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018

The Licking Heights Board of Education met in Organization Session for the purpose of conducting official school business on January 8, 2018 at 6:40 p.m. at Licking Heights High School, 4000 Mink Street SW, Pataskala, OH 43062 with Mrs. Tracy Russ, President Pro Tem, presiding.

The President Pro Tem asked the Treasurer to call the roll. Those members present were: Mr. Brian Bagley, Mr. Paul Johnson, Mr. Mark Rader, Mrs. Nicole Roth, and Mrs. Tracy Russ.

 Administration of Oath of Office

Administration of the Oath of Office by Licking County Common Pleas Court Judge, David Branstool, to new Board Member, Mr. Mark Rader, and re-elected Members, Mr. Paul Johnson and Mrs. Tracy Russ.

Presentation of Agenda

Adoption of Agenda

Mr. Bagley moved and Mr. Rader seconded that the Board of Education adopts the agenda.

AYES: Bagley, Johnson, Rader, Roth, Russ

Election of the President

Nomination of the President

Mrs. Tracy Russ – President

Mrs. Roth moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the Board of Education approves the motion to elect the President.

AYES: Bagley, Johnson, Rader, Roth
ABSTAIN: Russ

President Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

Election of Vice President

Nomination of Vice President

Mr. Brian Bagley – Vice President

Mrs. Roth moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the Board of Education approves the motion to close the nominations for Vice President.

AYES: Johnson, Rader, Roth, Russ
ABSTAIN: Bagley

President Pro Tem declared motion carried.

Resolution #01-18-005 Elect Vice President

Mrs. Roth moved and Mr. Rader seconded the Board of Education approves the motion to elect the Vice President.

AYES: Johnson, Rader, Roth, Russ
ABSTAIN: Bagley

President Pro Tem declares the motion carried.

Establishing Meetings for 2018

Resolution # 01-18-006 Establishing Meetings for 2018

Mr. Bagley moved and Mrs. Russ seconded the motion that the Board of Education approves to set the third Tuesday of each month for regular Board of Education meetings to be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium and to add meetings as deemed necessary. Exceptions, the Board reserves the right to adjust the date of regular meetings based on Board member availability (e.g. summer vacation). This resolution authorizes the Board to notice a change in the date of the Regular Meeting with proper notice.  The Board will make every effort to hold the meetings at its regular interval, but values attendance by all members and will adapt when needed.

AYES: Bagley, Johnson, Rader, Roth, Russ

President Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

Board Action Items

Resolution #01-18-007 Board Action Items

1. Motion to approve the Treasurer of Licking Heights Local Schools to invest all interim and inactive funds as prescribed by the Ohio Revised Code and Board Policy.

2. Resolution to authorize the Treasurer of Licking Heights Local Schools to request
from the County Auditor school tax advances, when available, for calendar year 2018.

3. Resolution to authorize the Treasurer of Licking Heights Local Schools to pay all bills with the limits of the Appropriations Resolution as bills are received and after the merchandise has been inventoried and determined to be accurate and in good condition, and to report monthly to the board the bills that were paid.

4. Motion to establish a Service Fund for Board Members in the amount of $5,000.

5. Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to apply for all available State and Federal funds/grants.

6. Resolution to appoint the Treasurer, in the absence of Superintendent, as the Purchasing Agent for Licking Heights Local Schools.

7. Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to accept and approve resignations from any staff member when the Board is not in session.

8. Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to approve personnel employment with notification and subsequent approval of any staff when the Board is not in session.

9. Resolution to establish a Records Commission composed of the President of the Board of Education, the Treasurer of the Board and Superintendent of Schools. The Commission shall meet at least once a year and establish rules for retention and disposal of records and to review the same.

10. Resolution to authorize the Superintendent and Treasurer to use legal services of the Licking County
Prosecutor, Franklin County Prosecutor, and/or legal services with expertise and experience with public school
Laws; Special Education Laws, Labor Issues, Financial Issues and other legal matters pertinent to the operation 
of a school district.

Mr. Bagley moved and Mrs. Russ seconded the motion that the Board of Education approves the Board Action
Items.

AYES: Bagley, Johnson, Rader, Roth, Russ

President Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

Committee Appointments

Resolution#01-18-008 – Establishing Committee Appointments for 2018

1. Buildings & Grounds				Brian Bagley and Mark Rader		
2. Communications & Community Outreach 	Brian Bagley and Paul Johnson
3. Curriculum						Tracy Russ and Nicole Roth
4. Finance							Tracy Russ and Nicole Roth
5. Policy							Nicole Roth and Paul Johnson
6. Student Liaison					Tracy Russ and Paul Johnson
7. Technology						Brian Bagley and Mark Rader
8. High School Building Project Committee		Tracy Russ and Brian Bagley

Mr. Bagley moved and Mr. Rader seconded the motion that the Board of Education approves the Committee Appointments.

AYES: Bagley, Johnson, Rader, Roth, Russ

President Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Comments

A. Next Board Meeting – Tuesday , January 16, 2018
B. November Regular Board Meeting Date Change – November 13, 2018
C. Miscellaneous

Adjournment

Mrs. Russ moved and Mr. Bagley seconded the motion that the Board of Education meeting is hereby adjourned. Time 6:59 pm.

AYES: Bagley, Johnson, Rader, Roth, Russ

President Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

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President						          Treasurer