The Board of Education, Regular Meeting April 16, 2012 ROLL CALL. Mr. Favre Mr. Einhouse Ms. Petrie Barcelona

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1 The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Lakewood, County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio, met in regular session in the Lincoln Elementary School Gymnasium, Clifton Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Mrs. Shaughnessy Mr. Favre Mr. Einhouse Ms. Petrie Barcelona Mrs. Beebe #76/12 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion that the Agenda for the Regular Board of Education Meeting Held on April 16, 2012, be approved. Ms. Petrie Barcelona - Yea DISPOSITION OF MINUTES Board President Shaughnessy called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting Held on April 2, 2012, and the Regular Board of Education Meeting Held on April 2, 2012.

2 Mr. Einhouse moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to approve the minutes as published. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Mr. Einhouse, Ms. Petrie Barcelona None REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The Superintendent introduced Dr. William Wagner, Principal of Lakewood High School, who called upon Interactive Media Teacher Ms. Anne McQuay to introduce Elizabeth Taucher. Elizabeth received the American Visions Medal National Award for an animation project. Board President Shaughnessy presented Elizabeth with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Board. Dr. Wagner invited Lakewood High School cellists Chelsea Polk and Daniel Toner to the podium to speak about their recent achievement. Chelsea and Daniel were accepted by the National Association for Music Education to their All National Honor Orchestra. Board President Shaughnessy presented each student with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Board. The Superintendent introduced Ohio State Legislators, Senator Michael Skindell and Representative Nickie Antonio, who were present to honor Dr. Wagner with letters from the Senate and the House of Representatives recognizing him for being named the Ohio s MetLife/NASSP High School Principal of the Year. This award was sponsored by the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators. Board President Shaughnessy presented Dr. Wagner with a Proclamation on behalf of the Board. The Superintendent congratulated the students and Dr. Wagner for their recognitions and achievements. The Superintendent called upon Dr. Wagner to provide the Board with additional information on the sudden death of a Lakewood High School student. Dr. Wagner spoke about the crisis counseling teams that were made available to staff and students, events that the students organized to remember their deceased classmate and activities students organized to provide monetary assistance to the family. Ms. Elizabeth Hankins, Lakewood High School Orchestra Instructor, was asked to offer some additional remarks regarding, Chelsea Polk s and Daniel Toner s acceptance to the All National Honor Orchestra. Ms. Hankins noted that only three students in the State of Ohio were invited to

3 join the All National Honor Orchestra and that two of those three were from Lakewood High School. In addition, both Chelsea and Daniel were selected to fill seats in the same section. Ms. Hankins spoke about the qualifying trials that the students passed along the way to the selection process for the All National Honor Orchestra. The Superintendent introduced Mr. Mark Gleichauf who introduced teachers Brad Karabaic from Horace Mann Elementary School and Terry Knapp from Harding Middle School. The teachers spoke about the new physical education assessment which will be added to the State Report Card. Beginning in school year , a physical education evaluation will be included as an indicator on the Local Report Card. Student Success in Meeting Benchmarks contained in the P.E. academic content standards, Body Mass Index, 30 Minutes of Daily Physical Activity, and Compliance with Local Wellness Policy. Evaluation includes performance on physical skills and cognitive knowledge as they pertain to the 12 physical education benchmarks. Students will receive an individual grade of 1 (Limited), 2 (Proficient), or 3 (Advanced) on their performance on the 12 benchmarks. Composite results from the evaluation will be part of a measure that is incorporated into the building and district report card with a rating of High, Moderate, or Low. This ended the Superintendent s Report. COMMUNICATIONS. Board President Shaughnessy asked if there were any communications received by the Treasurer, the Superintendent or members of the Board. Mr. Favre informed the Board that he met with State Legislators Senator Michael Skindell and Representative Nickie Antonio to discuss the legislative report, including an update on the status of the waiver for No Child Left Behind. The legislators should have more information by the end of May and would like to attend a Board meeting to report to the Board. Board President Shaughnessy asked if any members of the public would like to speak. Ms. April Stoltz, 1224 Edwards Avenue, spoke about the Welcome to Lakewood event in the Garfield Middle School Cafetorium on April 25, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. While the event focuses primarily on new or newer residents, there will be booths and information available to all residents sponsored by many organizations, including the school district, the city and service groups. Mr. Kevin Roche, 1248 Lakeland, expressed an interest in positions that will become vacant in the district and asked about some issues he brought to the Board s attention in the past. The Superintendent and Board President Shaughnessy responded.

4 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Einhouse moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion that the Consent Agenda items be approved. Ms. Petrie Barcelona - Yea (Resolution #77/12 - #87/12)

5 HUMAN RESOURCES I. Report of the Human Resources and Community Services Chairpersons: Mr. Favre, Mr. Einhouse #88/12 1. Certified Nonrenewal of Extracurricular Positions (ECES) (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion to approve the resolution. #89/12 2. Certified (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion to approve the resolution. #90/12 3. Classified Appointment of Athletic Coach/Advisor (ECES) (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion to approve the resolution.

6 #91/12 4. Classified Nonrenewal of Extracurricular Positions (ECES) (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion to approve the resolution. #92/12 5. Classified (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Einhouse seconded the motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Favre - Abstain #93/12 6. Community Recreation and Education (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion to approve the resolution.

7 $94/12 1. Certified - Resignation OTHER BOARD BUSINESS Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion that the resolution be approved on one reading. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Mr. Einhouse, Ms. Petrie Barcelona None

8 #95/12 2. Classified Retirement and Resignation Mr. Favre moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion that the resolution be approved on one reading. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Mr. Einhouse, Ms. Petrie Barcelona None

9 #96/12 3. Resolution to Approve Law Firms and Attorneys Mr. Einhouse moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion that the resolution be approved. Yeas: Abstain: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Einhouse, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Mr. Favre None

10 4. A Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of Bonds in a Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of $8, for the Purpose of Refunding at a Lower Interest Cost the $8,515,000 of the District s Outstanding Library Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, that are Slated to Mature on December 1 in the Years 2018 and 2023, and Were Issued for the Purpose of Enlarging, Improving, Equipping and Furnishing, and Improving the site of, the Lakewood Main Public Library; Authorizing and Directing the Call for Optional Redemption of the Refunded Bonds on December 1, 2013; and Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Bond Registrar Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement with Respect to the Refunding Bonds and an Escrow Agreement with Respect to the Refunding of the Refunded Bonds. 5. Other There being no other business, Board President Shaughnessy called for a motion to recess to Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Einhouse seconded the motion to move to two Executive Sessions for (1) For the purpose of preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment; and (2) for consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee. The Board recessed to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. The First Executive Session ended at 8:29 p.m. The Second Executive Session ended at 9:25 p.m. The Board returned to public session at 9:25 p.m. No action was taken. Board President Shaughnessy called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

11 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Einhouse moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Mr. Einhouse, Ms. Petrie Barcelona None The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Board President Treasurer