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MCDONALD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY,  JANUARY 11, 2023-6:00 P.M.
M.H.S. LIBRARY MCDONALD, OHIO 44437

The McDonald Local School District Board of Education held an Organizational Meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the high school library and via McDonald Schools Facebook Live, 600 Iowa Avenue, McDonald, OH 44437.

The Organizational Meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m., by President Pro Tern John Saganich. Treasurer Megan Titus called the roll:

Roll Call:

Members Present: Joseph Cappuzzello, Jody Klase, Jessica Krumpak Donna Shields, John Saganich

"Notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the provisions of Section
1.450 of the O.R.C. and the Ohio Administrative Procedures Act."

Pledge of Allegiance
Res. 23-01	Approve Agenda for Organizational Meeting of January 11, 2023 Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded
Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich
Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Organizational Meeting - Election of Officers

President Pro tern requests nominations from the floor, they require no second. Once a nomination is made, a request for further nominations is made; if none, a motion to close is in order.

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Res. 23-02	Nomination for President

John Saganich was nominated by Jody Klase. No further nominations made.
Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Krumpak seconded to close the nominations for President.

Yeas: Nays:

Cappuzzello, Krumpak, Shields, Klase, Saganich None
President declared motion carried

To elect John Saganich as President

Yeas: Nays:

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Krumpak seconded to elect the President Cappuzzello, Krumpak, Shields, Klase, Saganich
None
President declared motion carried

Mr. Saganich was declared President

Res. 23-03	Nomination for Vice President

Jody Klase was nominated by Mr. Cappuzzello No further nominations made.
Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded to close the nominations for Vice President.

Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

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To elect Jody Klase as Vice President

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded to elect the Vice President Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich
Nays: None
President declared motion carried Mrs. Klase was declared Vice President

OATH OF OFFICES - President and Vice President

Res. 23-04

Set time, date and place for regular meetings - 2023

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded to establish the Third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for the regular meetings. Exceptions may be: legal holidays or scheduled dates when a majority of the membership may be out of town or otherwise not available.

January 11, 2023
March 15, 2023
May 17, 2023
July 19, 2023
September 20, 2023
November 15, 2023

February 15, 2023
April 19, 2023
June 21, 2023
August 16, 2023
October 18, 2023
December 20, 2023

Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Res. 23-05

Board Member Service Fund - 2023

Establish a service fund of $1,000 for expenses incurred by Board members in their duty as board members.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

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Res. 23-06

Res. 23-07

Res. 23-08

Approval for Treasurer to sign payroll checks in the calendar year of 2023.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Approval for Treasurer to sign checks for all funds.

Approve the treasurer to sign all general fund, permanent improvement fund, bond fund, bond retirement fund, federal fund, lunch fund, and student activity fund checks during 2023.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried Standing Authorizations - 2023
Approve the following standing authorizations as recommended so that the business of the district may be done expediently:

Authorize the treasurer to invest active and interim funds at the most productive interest rates when active or interim funds are available.

Authorize the treasurer to pay all bills within the limits of the appropriations as bills are received and after merchandise has been received in acceptable condition or services have been completed to satisfaction.

Authorize the treasurer to enter into contracts with non-certified personnel involved in extra-curricular activities.

Authorize the treasurer to renew liability insurance for Board members.

Authorize the treasurer to advertise for bids as specified by law.

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Authorize the treasurer to increase appropriations as needed with Board approval.

Authorize the superintendent or designee to administer all federal programs in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. (Required by state and federal regulations).

Authorize the superintendent to employ temporary personnel as needed in emergency situations. Such employment to be presented for Board approval at the next regular meeting.

Authorize the superintendent to serve as purchasing agent for the school district and to spend a maximum of $24,999.00 without prior Board approval in emergency situations. Such expenditure to be presented for Board approval at the next regular meeting.

Authorize the superintendent or designee to approve conference leave for all employees of the school district.

Authorize the superintendent and treasurer to attend professional meetings.

Authorize the superintendent or designee to be the Hearing Officer for Discipline Hearings.

Authorize the Ohio School Boards Association, the Trumbull County Prosecutor, Pepple and Waggoner, Ennis-Britton, and Squire, Patton, Boggs, to act as legal counsel for opinions, and general litigation.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

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Res. 23-09

Set the rate of $0.05 for black and white and $0.08 for color per copy for providing copies of materials to individuals upon request.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Res. 23-10	Set the mileage reimbursement rate for 2023 at the IRS approved rate.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Res. 23-11

Res. 23-12

Res. 23-13

Discard or sell all textbooks. library books. and equipment at all s_chools due to age. condition, and/or being beyond repair.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Authorize treasurer to request advances of real estate taxes collected in 2023 for both first and second half collections from the Trumbull County Auditor.

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Standing committee appointments by Board President for 2023:

Personnel:
Chairperson Donna Shields	Member Jessica Krumpak

Finance:
Chairperson Jody Klase	Member Joe Cappuzzello

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Program/Policy:
Chairperson Jessica Krumpak	Member Jody Klase

Buildings & Grounds/Operations: Chairperson Joe Cappuzzello

Member Donna Shields

Business Advisory: Chairperson John Saganich

Member Jody Klase

Legislative Liaison of OSBA:	Donna Shields

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

Res. 23-14	Adjournment

Mr. Cappuzzello moved and Mrs. Shields seconded to adjourn the Organizational Meeting at 6:14 p.m.

Yeas: Cappuzzello, Shields, Krumpak, Klase, Saganich Nays: None
President declared motion carried

ATTEST:

MCDONALD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023 - 6:00 P.M.
M.H.S. LIBRARY MCDONALD, OHIO 44437

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OATH OF OFFICE

President, Board of Education

Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that you will faithfully and impartially discharge your duties as President of the McDonald Local Board of Education, McDonald Local School District, Trumbull County, Ohio, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted, during your continuance in said office, and until your successor is elected and qualified?

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Vice-President, Board of Education

Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that you will faithfully and impartially discharge your duties as Vice­ President of the McDonald Local Board of Education, McDonald Local School District, Trumbull County, Ohio, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted, during your continuance in said office, and until your successor is elected and qualified?

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