Morgan County School District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education will review personnel changes, including the retirement and potential re-hire of Treasurer Susan M. Gable and the re-employment of Superintendent Dr. Kristin Barker. The meeting also includes approvals for financial reports, prior year invoices, and new fund allocations.
- Prior year invoice payments: Event Designs ($35,460.00), Multi-County Juvenile Attention System ($17,749.20), and Youth Villages ($7,820.40)
- New funds: Shrivers/John Coler/FY25 ($10,000.00) and FIFTH QUARTER/FY25 ($4,958.66)
- MSP Audit engagement with Rea and Associates, Inc. with estimated fees from $2,975.00 to $3,250.00 for FY24-FY26
- Resolution to re-employ Superintendent Dr. Kristin Barker
- Resolution to initiate retire-rehire process for Treasurer Susan M. Gable
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC HEARING
The Morgan Local Board of Education is holding a public hearing to consider the hiring of retiree Kristin Barker. No other agenda items are listed; the remainder of the meeting is procedural.
- Public hearing on hiring retiree Kristin Barker
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education will consider approving October 2024 financial reports and a five-year forecast. The meeting includes a presentation on a partnership with schools in Romania and votes on various staff contracts and resignations.
- Approval of a new $10,000 fund for Muskingum County Mental Health/FY25
- Approval of a five-year financial forecast
- Acceptance of resignations for Matthew (Clint) Foreman, Clint McCoy, and Ethan Newton
- Approval of probationary contracts for Julia Doner and Jaime Knapp
- Appointment of Treasurer Susan Gable as Public Information Designee for Public Records training
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will review personnel changes, including the retirement and potential re-hire of the Superintendent. The Board will also vote on new insurance rates and a recruitment incentive for bus drivers.
- Proposed insurance rates effective 01/01/2025: Medical ($1,260 single / $2,770 family), Dental ($52), Vision ($9.27 single / $30.40 family)
- Proposed $1,000 stipend for contract employees who recruit a new bus driver
- Payment of $2,223.92 to US Math Recovery (P.O. 213837)
- Supplemental contract for John Robbins as mentor for Lisa King for $1,000
- Probationary contracts for Donna Jackson, Darla Jones, Deidra Kennedy, and Brittney Scott
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The board will consider approving financial reports, a permanent appropriation for the 2024-2025 school year, and a set-aside calculation. They will also vote on increasing the capital equipment threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 and approve a prior-year invoice for $1,284. Personnel actions include certified and classified hires, transfers, and supplemental contracts.
- Raise capital equipment threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
- Approve permanent appropriation for 2024-2025 school year at fund level
- Approve $1,284 prior-year invoice to Beverly Feed & Equipment
- Hire certified teacher Aaron Adams and revise Taylor Scalfaro's contract step
- Approve multiple classified employee transfers and new probationary contracts
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on a series of personnel actions including retirements, resignations, new hires, transfers, and supplemental contracts for the upcoming school year. The agenda also includes approval of bus routes and points of safety, a memorandum of agreement with the Morgan Local Education Association, and financial reports for July 2024.
- Accept retirement of bus driver Thomas Quaintance (11 years service) effective July 31, 2024
- Approve resignation of aide Leslie Lewis at East Elementary effective August 12, 2024
- Employ certified teacher Coby Miller (physical education, East Elementary) on a limited contract for 2024-2025
- Approve memorandum of agreement with Morgan Local Education Association (MLEA) Article V, Section 1
- Approve bus drivers, bus routes, and points of safety for the 2024-2025 school year
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on adopting new policies on artificial intelligence (EDEC), graduation requirements (IKF), and student cell phone use (JFCK). The board will also consider a $13,000 contract with the Morgan County Health Department for head lice checks and bed bugs education, approve financial reports for June 2024, and authorize non-traditional blizzard bags for the 2024-2025 school year. Personnel actions include accepting resignations, hiring a first-grade teacher, and approving athletic and classified staff transfers.
- Adoption of policies on artificial intelligence, graduation requirements, and student cell phone/electronic device use
- Approve contract with Morgan County Health Department for head lice checks and bed bugs education program, $13,000 grant-funded
- Approve financial reports and appropriation modifications for June 2024, plus a prior period invoice of $5,934.26 for ceiling tile
- Accept resignations of teachers Christen Canter, Samuel Elseser, and volleyball coach Carrie DeWinter; hire Taylor Scalfaro as first-grade teacher
- Authorize non-traditional blizzard bags for the 2024-2025 school year
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will review year-end financial modifications, including fund transfers between the General, Cafeteria, and Athletic funds. The agenda also includes approving new mileage rates and various staff employment contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Transfer of $340,000 from General Fund to Cafeteria Fund and $47,500 to Athletic Fund
- Approval of a $31,613.96 invoice for Wolf Creek Contracting CO., LLC
- Adoption of a new $0.67 per mile district mileage rate effective July 1, 2024
- Approval of the 2024-2025 fiscal year pay scale for various positions
- Employment contracts for certified teachers and classified staff transfers
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board will hear a presentation from Veregy regarding the District's Energy Savings Project. The agenda also includes approving teacher contracts for the 2024-2025 school year and reviewing financial reports for May 2024. Additionally, the Board will consider several resignations and one retirement.
- Presentation on the District's Energy Savings Project by Veregy
- Approval of certified teacher contracts for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of a $9,975.00 invoice to VSWC Voorhis Slone Welsh Crossland
- Acceptance of retirement for Melody Jean Copeland
- Approval of new funds including $7,431.75 for Safety/Attorney General/FY24
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC HEARING
The Morgan Local Board of Education is holding a public hearing to consider the hiring of retiree Amy Dunn. The meeting includes roll call and a period for public comment, limited to 30 minutes total with each speaker allotted five minutes.
- Public hearing on hiring retiree Amy Dunn
- Public participation limited to 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker
- Roll call of board members
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine district business, including approving financial reports, staffing changes, and various employment contracts. The agenda includes updates on professional development and curriculum, a legislative update, and a public participation period. Most items are routine approvals, with no major policy changes or public hearings scheduled.
- Approve financial reports for April 2024
- Approve unpaid leaves for Sarah Krigbaum and Kiara Kennedy for 2024-2025
- Approve administrative contract for Jody Shriver as Payroll/Benefits Specialist
- Approve certified contracts for Laurel Frash and Danielle Konkler as intervention specialists
- Approve athletic supplemental contracts for 2024-2025, including head coaches for football, basketball, and volleyball
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on financial approvals including a five-year audit agreement, new funds, and technology purchase orders, plus personnel actions such as resignations, non-renewals, and employment contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. A staff presentation on completed and future technology projects is also scheduled.
- Approve audit for FY24-FY28 with Gueye & Associates at $20,700/year, total $103,500
- Approve technology purchase orders: $388,629.43 (Innovative Hardware Inc.), $168,614.00 and $229,344.57 (Howard Industries)
- Approve new funds: United Way/School Supplies $2,500 and TECH CRED/AI $30,000
- Approve agreement with Morgan Behavioral Health Choices for prevention specialist, cost not to exceed $45,000
- Approve administrative contracts for six positions effective 08/01/2024
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on routine business including financial reports, personnel actions, and policy adoptions. Key items include two agreements with Morgan Behavioral Health Choices totaling up to $92,000 for prevention services in elementary schools, plus resolutions authorizing property tax complaints against three companies.
- Approve agreement with Morgan Behavioral Health Choices for early intervention consulting, not to exceed $61,000
- Approve agreement with Morgan Behavioral Health Choices for one prevention specialist, not to exceed $31,000
- Accept retirements of three employees (Palmer, Tipton, Welsh) effective 5/31/2024
- Approve resolutions MB-24-08, 09, 10 authorizing Board of Revision complaints against McConnels Foods, Realty Income Properties, and Atlantic Emergency Group
- Adopt policy IGBEA-R on Reading Skills Assessment and Intervention
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2024, at Morgan High School. The board will consider routine items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions, as well as several notable items including a network switch upgrade, a school calendar choice, and multiple student trip requests.
- Approve $99,695.82 network switch upgrade at high school, with $65,000 E-Rate funding
- Adopt calendar 'B' for 2024-2025 school year (93 votes vs. 89 for calendar 'A')
- Approve FY23 audit with Auditor of State at cost not to exceed $26,445.00
- Accept retirements of Lorrie Bowman (25 yrs), Carolyn Cybulski (25 yrs), Amy Dunn (1 yr)
- Approve overnight trips for wrestling, BPA, and band/choir to Chicago
MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including an organizational portion to elect officers and set the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also hold a public hearing on the tax budget, accept public comment on federal IDEA funds, and consider financial reports, personnel resignations, and contracts.
- Public hearing on tax budget for 2024-2025
- Approve financial reports for December 2023
- Approve prior period invoices: House of Security $5,968.06, Hill International Trucks $7,137.42
- Accept resignations: Ryan Armstrong (custodian) and Emily Smith (aide)
- Approve supplemental contracts for Winter Flag Corps and ESports advisor