Morgan County School District public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Morgan Local Board of Education Special Meeting
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions: terminating agreements with the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) and entering into new agreements with the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (OVESC) for educational services. The board will also hold an executive session, with the specific purpose to be determined by motion. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Resolution to terminate all alignment and service agreements with MVESC (Minute Book 22-29)
- Resolution to approve agreement with OVESC for specified educational services (Minute Book 22-30)
- Executive session to consider personnel, property, legal, or other permitted matters
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular December 2022 meeting, taking action on financial reports, a five-year forecast, personnel changes, and a resolution to switch from the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) to the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (OVESC). The board will also hear presentations from Morgan High School's robotics program and on stadium updates, and will consider entering executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve five-year forecast (Minute Book supplement 22-28)
- Resolution terminating agreements with MVESC and entering into agreements with OVESC (Minute Book 22-29, 22-30)
- Approve OSBA membership renewal at $7,571.00
- Employ Jennifer Arnold as Allied Health & Practical Nursing Teacher at Morgan High School, effective 12/19/2022
- Approve MVESC Telehealth Program agreement for 2022-2023
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education is holding a special meeting and public hearing to consider changing its property tax levy within the ten-mill limitation, allocating two mills for permanent improvements and the remainder for current expenses. The change would begin in 2022 and first affect taxes in calendar year 2023, potentially increasing real property taxes. The agenda includes only the hearing and adjournment.
- Public hearing on proposed levy change to two mills for permanent improvements
- Levy change would commence in 2022, first effective in calendar year 2023
- Potential increase in real property taxes levied by the Board
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2022, at Morgan High School. The board will consider approving financial reports, an audit agreement, pay scales, retirements, employment contracts, and a resolution to change the general levy within the Ten-Mill Limitation. They will also review change orders for the stadium project and agreements for professional services.
- Approve FY22 audit with Auditor of State's Office at cost not to exceed $26,445.00
- Approve change orders for Stadium Project: $102,471.14 for grandstands/press box modifications, $7,012.05 for concession stand upgrades
- Approve resolution to authorize change in General Levy within Ten-Mill Limitation (Minute Book 22-27)
- Approve pay scale for 2022-2023: substitute bus drivers $15.00/hr (route), $12.00/hr (activity), van drivers $12.00/hr
- Approve agreement with S Wright Consulting, LLC for 21st Century After School Program evaluation at $6,000.00 from grant funds
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct district business, including financial approvals, personnel actions, and contract awards. Key items include approving insurance rates, accepting a resignation, hiring and transferring staff, and approving change orders for the stadium project. Public participation is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker allotted five minutes.
- Approve insurance rates effective 01/01/2022: medical $1,120 single/$2,464 family, dental $52, vision $9.27 single/$30.40 family
- Approve stadium project change orders from Wolf Creek Contracting: tree removal $8,482.10, track surface $50,132.08, underground utilities $21,951.23, completion date extended to June 22, 2023
- Accept resignation of George (Allen) George, 3 hr./Cook/West, effective 9/22/2022
- Approve administrative contract for Tosha Cary as Benefits Coordinator, effective 10/1/2022 through 7/31/2023
- Approve supplemental contract for Angela Shriver as facilitator for $1,000.00
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on financial approvals for the 2022-2023 school year, including the permanent appropriation, set-aside calculation, and prior-year invoices. They will also act on personnel items such as retirements, resignations, and new hires, plus agreements for mail equipment and a preschool schedule.
- Approve permanent appropriation for FY23 (Minute Book 22-19)
- Approve prior-period invoices: E.S.C. of Lake Erie West $170, Safehouse Prep $3,360
- Accept retirement of Ronda McCormick (35 years) and resignations including Network Manager Jonathan Powell
- Approve Pitney Bowes mail equipment agreement at $145.05/month for 60 months
- Approve Early Childhood Entitlement Services schedule (preschool at South and East)
SPECIAL MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on routine administrative items, including approving a prior-period invoice, accepting a resignation, hiring and transferring staff, approving a job description, and entering a five-year Pepsi bottling agreement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approve $119.70 prior-period invoice from LearnWell
- Accept resignation of Shawn Bell as Jr. High Head Basketball Coach (8th Boys)
- Approve extended service contract for Morgan Klauscher (Frederick) as Assistant Band Director (20 days)
- Approve probationary contract for Angela Burkhart (6.5 hr./Sec-Aide/East) and transfer of Mark Schramm to Head Custodian/South
- Approve 5-year customer marketing agreement with G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. (Sept 1, 2022 – Aug 31, 2027)
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct district business, including financial approvals, personnel actions, and policy updates. The board will vote on financial reports, a prior-period invoice, resignations, new hires, supplemental contracts, and an agreement with the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center. Public participation is limited to 30 minutes with a 5-minute speaking limit per person.
- Approve financial reports for July 2022
- Approve $650 invoice for Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center
- Approve FY23 agreement with MVESC for $58,628.30
- Approve classified employee wage grid amendment to include Groundskeeper
- Approve athletic supplemental contracts for Volleyball and Girls Basketball assistants
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting to act on routine administrative items, including financial reports, personnel changes, and contracts. Key actions include approving a $91,455 insurance premium, authorizing bids for up to five school buses, and accepting resignations. The meeting also includes a legislative update and public participation.
- Approve $91,455 premium for property, fleet, and liability insurance for 2022-2023
- Authorize META Solutions to advertise and receive bids for up to five conventional school buses
- Accept resignations of bus driver Charla Marquis and teacher Lynn McNutt
- Employ Samuel Riley as Industrial Technology teacher and Carrie DeWinter as Attendance Officer
- Approve athletic supplemental contracts for 2022-2023, including head coaches for boys' and girls' basketball
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular meeting to conduct district business, including hiring certified and classified staff, approving contracts, and making financial transfers. The board will also consider student handbook changes, an overnight trip, and may enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve $53,208.69 transfer from General Fund to Athletic Fund
- Hire certified teachers for 2022-2023, including Billi Bright, Abigail Frick, Rebecca Tetlow, and Kelsey Mayle
- Approve contract with Allwell Behavioral Health Services up to $15,000 for 2022-2023
- Approve step changes for technology coordinators Jonathon Powell and Jeffrey Voytko
- Approve overnight trip for MHS Cheerleaders to OASSA Cheer Ohio camp at Ashland University
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on financial items including new funds, the five-year forecast, temporary appropriations, and pay scales for 2022-2023. They will also act on staff resignations, a reduction in force, and new hires, plus a contract with the Morgan County Health Department.
- Approve new funds totaling $9,056.20 (e.g., Behavioral Health/Media $6,056.20, FAO/Aviation/Space $1,800.00)
- Approve pay scale for 2022-2023 (e.g., certified substitutes $100/day, bus driver substitutes $15/hour)
- Approve contract with Morgan County Health Department for head lice checks and bed bugs education, ~$13,000 grant-funded
- Approve reduction in force for Fitness Coordinator John Robbins effective 6/8/2022
- Approve administrative contract for School Psychologist Nicholas DiFrancesco (5-year, Step 4)
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education met to approve various personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also included reviews of financial reports, a new memorial fund, and an audit engagement letter.
- Approval of Kennedy Cottrell Richards LLC for MSP Audit at $2,850.00 per fiscal year
- Creation of the Sherry Poling Memorial Fund/FY22
- Approval of teacher retirement for Cherie Rex
- Approval of resignations for George Allen and Kevin Scott
- Presentation on Literacy and Math Improvement Initiatives
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education met for a special session to review superintendent recommendations. The primary agenda item involves the approval of a contract with Wolf Creek Contracting Company, LLC.
- Approval of stadium contract with Wolf Creek Contracting Company, LLC for an amount not to exceed $7,308,865.79
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct district business, including financial approvals, personnel actions, and contract renewals. The agenda includes a staff presentation on technology projects and the new district website, plus a public participation period. Most items are routine approvals, but several involve significant financial commitments and staffing changes.
- Approve new fund for John & Tabitha Coler, $10,000
- Approve GAAP conversion agreement with Local Government Services, up to $17,420
- Approve membership in Ohio School Comp Workers' Compensation Group, $1,215 fee, projected savings $23,009
- Approve repayment of $83,293.65 from ARP ESSER III to General Fund
- Approve administrative contracts for principals and directors effective 08/01/2022
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 14, 2022, at Morgan High School. The board will consider approving financial reports, new funds, a budget resolution, and several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and a reduction in force. They will also vote on agreements for physical therapy, behavioral health services, and a preschool fee increase.
- Approve new funds: $500 for girls basketball tournament, $500 for boys basketball tournament, $9,134.47 for School Safety Grant FY22
- Approve Resolution MB 22-07 accepting Budget Commission amounts and rates
- Accept retirement of bus driver Glendon Bennett effective 5/31/2022
- Approve reduction in force for 3rd grade teacher Kelsey Mayle at East
- Increase preschool fee from $60 to $75 per month for 2022-2023
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education met to approve several technology contracts, personnel changes, and the 2022-2023 school calendar. The board also reviewed financial reports and approved various student travel requests.
- Approved META Solutions internet agreement with a $22,008 net cost to the district
- Approved META Solutions network upgrade with an anticipated net cost of $45,019.29
- Approved Kinetic Networking contract for $24,960.00 per year
- Adopted school calendar 'A' for the 2022-2023 school year
- Approved ARP Homeless Round II fund of $47,675.27
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 tax budget and accept the records retention schedule. The board will also conduct its organizational meeting, including officer elections and appointments, and consider routine financial and personnel actions.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 tax budget
- Accept schedule of records retention and disposition
- Approve new funds: $21,562.79 for Expanding Opportunities for Each Child, $1,000 for South Care Team, $250 for Aviation and Space
- Approve mileage rate of $0.585 per mile effective Jan 1, 2022
- Accept retirement of Principal Lynn Copeland effective 6/30/2022