MARCH Exhibit 1a

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1 INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 17, 2015 Independence Board of Education Exhibit 1a Mr. Narduzzi called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Responding to Roll Call: Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Narduzzi Also present: Superintendent Marlow and Treasurer Koehler M15-28 Mr. Synek made a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m., for the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or official; seconded by Mr. Fortlage. Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Executive Session, approved Reconvened to Regular Session at 7:03 p.m Mr. Avila arrives for regular session. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE Pledge of Allegiance: Independence Primary School March 2015 Students of the Month: Kindergarten Kalan Boross Grade 2 Molly Dubitsky Grade 4 Mia Bonfili Grade 1 Megan Washington Grade 3 Lauren Tyrpak PRESENTATION Mr. Gregory Sluka Retirement Proclamations Approval of the recording of the previous meeting(s): a. February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting EX. 1a b. February 18, 2015 Board Work Session M15-29 Mrs. Laski made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2015, Regular Meeting; seconded by Mrs. Synek (Exhibit 1a) Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage Mr. Narduzzi February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting, approved M15-30 Mrs. Laski made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2015, Board Work Session; seconded by Mrs. Synek (Exhibit 1b) Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage Mr. Narduzzi February 18, 2015 Board Work Session, approved TREASURER FINANCE REPORTS: Financial Statements February 2015 for approval EX. 2 Investment Report February 2015 for approval EX. 3

2 M15-31 Mr. Fortlage made a motion to approve the Financial Statement February 2015 (Exhibit 2); seconded by Mr. Synek Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Financial Statement February 2015, approved M15-32 Mr. Synek made a motion to approve the Investment Report February 2015 (Exhibit 3); seconded by Mr. Avila. Investments (February 2015) EX. 3 TYPE BANK YIELD AMT. % DAYS MTD CYD Rate INTEREST INTERST Pool STAR Ohio $1,220, Cont. $47.43 $47.43 Money Market Independence $355, N/A $67.39 $ STAR Plus $9,172, $1, $2, CD Mat. $2,000, Total Investments $12,747, $1, $2, Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Abstain: Mr. Fortlage Investment Report February 2015, approved BOARD REPORTS: Buildings & Grounds: Mr. Yano indicated that he would schedule a walk-through of the Board of Education offices for this spring. Business-to-School Partnership: Mr. Narduzzi indicated that the next Business-to-School Partnership meeting is scheduled for April 30 th at the Independence Field house. They are accepting nominations for the next Guiding Star Teacher and Staff award.

3 Cuyahoga Valley Career Center: Mrs. Laski updated the board on the progress of the Career Center s pilot online registration, which they hope to fully implement for the school year. The R.A.M. Tech ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for March 31 st, and groundbreaking is scheduled for April 6 th Finance/Audit Committee: Mr. Fortlage reported that the Citizens Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on March 26 th, 6:30 pm in the Board of Education Conference Room. Other: Mr. Synek thanked the Independence Music Boosters for the use of their headsets and equipment for the High School spring musical. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETING Mrs. McGovern Technology, ipad & 1-to-1 initiative Mrs. McGovern asked if the ipad 1-to-1 initiative is continuing for next school year; The use of electronic devices on the elementary school bus routes; The amount of student information availability when using Apps. Mr. Marlow indicated that her would get back with answers. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION The Region VIII Education Service Center for the Interlocal Purchasing System & The Independence Local School District Whereas, the entity listed above, pursuant to the authority granted by the applicant s state purchasing Requirements, desires to participate in The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). TIPS is a National Cooperative Purchasing Program offered by Region VIII Education Service Center, located in Pittsburg, Texas, (Camp County). Participation, through membership and utilization of competitively bid and awarded vendor contracts in a cooperative purchasing program specializing in the management of high quality cooperative procurement solutions will be beneficial to the taxpayers through the anticipated savings to be realized by such entity listed above. Therefore, be it Resolved, that the entity listed above has identified a stated need for participation in The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), whereby Eric Koehler - Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver any and all necessary documents herewith for and on behalf of above named entity requesting membership in TIPS. Eric Koehler will certify that the foregoing is a true and correct original Resolution duly adopted by the Independence Local School District and is filed on record with TIPS. Motion by: Mr. Synek Second by: Mrs. Laski Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi The Region VIII Education Service Center for the Interlocal Purchasing System & The Independence Local School District, approved

4 RESOLUTION National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Associate Membership Agreement Whereas, the NJPA is created by Minnesota 123A.21 (with membership further defined in Minnesota ) to serve cities, counties, towns, public or private schools, political subdivisions of Minnesota or another state, any agency of the State of Minnesota or the United States, including instrumentalities of a governmental unit and all non-profits; and Whereas, NJPA's purpose as defined in Minnesota 123A.21 is to assist in meeting specific needs of clients which could be better provided by NJPA than by the members themselves; and Whereas, the NJPA Board of Directors has established the ability for a non-profit Independence Local Schools desiring to participate in NJPA contracts and procurement programs to become an Associate Member; and Whereas, the NJPA Board of Directors and the Independence Local Schools acknowledge that non-profits may only enter into an Associate Agreement and may not enter into any Joint Powers Agreements; and Whereas, the NJPA Board of Directors has determined that Associate Members will have no financial or organizational liability to NJPA or to its organization activities; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that it is hereby stipulated and agreed that the Independence Local Schools desire to be an Associate Member of NJPA with contract purchasing benefits, in accordance with terms and conditions of the applicable contract(s), and that NJPA hereby grants said Membership to said Independence Local Schools effective March 18, This continuing agreement shall remain in force or until either party elects to dissolve the Agreement by written notice. Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Avila Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Synek, Mr. Narduzzi National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Associate Membership Agreement, approved RESOLUTION Independence High School Visitor Bleachers Installation by Dant Clayton via the National Joint Powers Alliance Purchasing Consortium Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves Dant Clayton 1500 Bernheim Lane Louisville, Kentucky via the National Joint Powers Alliance Purchasing Consortium, to furnish and install the Independence High School visitor bleachers; at a cost not to exceed $176,000. Motion by: Mr. Synek Second by: Mrs. Laski Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi Independence High School Visitor Bleachers Installation by Dant Clayton via the National Joint Powers Alliance Purchasing Consortium, approved RESOLUTION Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Primary Service Agreement City, Exempted Village & Local School Districts O.R.C & School Years Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Primary Service Agreement with the Independence Local School District for county services as per O.R.C , for the and school years. Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Narduzzi Abstain: Mr. Fortlage Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Primary Service Agreement City, Exempted Village & Local School Districts O.R.C & School Years, approved

5 RESOLUTION North Ohio Technology Association (NOTA) WVIZ/PBS ideastream Distance Learning Agreement School Years Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves a distance learning agreement between the North Ohio Technology Association (NOTA) WVIZ/PBS ideastream and the Independence Local School District, for the school year; at a cost of $5, Motion by: Mr. Synek Second by: Mrs. Laski Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi North Ohio Technology Association (NOTA) WVIZ/PBS ideastream Distance Learning Agreement School Years, approved RESOLUTION Baseball Spring Trip Overnight/Extended Student Trip Myrtle Beach, South Carolina April 5-11, 2015 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the Baseball Spring Trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; April 5-11, Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Synek Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi Baseball Spring Trip Overnight/Extended Student Trip Myrtle Beach, South Carolina April 5-11, 2015, approved RESOLUTION Biology Society Spring Trip Overnight/Extended Student Trip Carter Caves, Kentucky April 24-27, 2015 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the Biology Society Spring Trip to Carter Caves, Kentucky; April 24-27, Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Synek Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi Biology Society Spring Trip Overnight/Extended Student Trip Carter Caves, Kentucky April 24-27, 2015, approved RESOLUTION License Agreement Extension for One-Year Between the Independence Board of Education and the Independence Stadium Foundation Effective Until May 31, 2016 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves a license agreement extension for one-year, with the Independence Stadium Foundation; effective until May 31, 2016; at which time both parties can mutually agree to extend the license for an additional year. Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Mrs. Laski Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Narduzzi, Mr. Synek, License Agreement Extension for One-Year Between the Independence Board of Education and the Independence Stadium Foundation Effective Until May 31, 2016, approved RESOLUTION Gregory Sluka Teacher Resignation for Retirement Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation for retirement of Gregory Sluka Teacher, effective at the end of the business day June 30, Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Avila Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Synek, Mr. Narduzzi Gregory Sluka Teacher Resignation for Retirement, approved

6 RESOLUTION Christi Audino Teacher Resignation Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation of Christi Audino - Teacher, effective at the end of the business day June 30, Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Synek Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi Christi Audino Teacher Resignation, approved RESOLUTION Cynthia Davis Cleaner Resignation Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation of Cynthia Davis Cleaner, effective at the end of the business day March 2, Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Avila Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Synek, Mr. Narduzzi Cynthia Davis Cleaner Resignation, approved RESOLUTION Lisa Stasek Cleaner One-Year Limited Contract for the School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves a one-year limited contract for Lisa Stasek, Cleaner, for the school year; Level 1; two (2) hours per day; terms and conditions per the current bargaining agreement; effective March 18, Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Synek Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi Lisa Stasek Cleaner One-Year Limited Contract for the School Year, approved RESOLUTION Consent Agenda Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the following Consent Agenda Items: A. Personnel Action: The Independence Board of Education approves the following personnel action pending (when applicable) satisfactory BCI&I and FBI Background Checks, as well as receipt of Student Activity Supervisor Permit, and all documentation as required by district policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal Law: 1. Classified Substitute List (Additions) School Year The Independence Board of Education approves the following additions to the Classified Substitute List for the school year: a. Lisa Stasek Cleaner b. Barbara Basnett Educational Aide 2. Credentialed Substitute List (Addition) School Year The Independence Board of Education approves the following addition to the Credentialed Substitute List for the school year: a. Kerry Dougherty Motion by: Mr. Synek Second by: Mr. Avila Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Consent Agenda, approved

7 Primary School: Mrs. Ipsaro congratulated Mr. Sluka on his retirement and proceeded to inform the board on the primary school s Right-to- Read week programs, in which the primary school had guest readers come in and read to the students. They had their annual art show in which there was a tribute to Mrs. Sidor. The second grade is participating in the Shamrock for the Shelter program, which raises money that will be donated to a local animal shelter. Middle School: Mr. Hegedish updated the board on the recent PARCC testing, and indicated that for the most part it went well with a few minor glitches. The 7 th grade girls basketball team finished undefeated, and finished third in their tournament. The middle school Power-of-the-Pen group qualified for the state competition. High School: Mr. McGuinness updated the board on the upcoming spring play, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which is this coming Friday and Saturday night in the I.H.S. auditorium. A performance for senior citizens will take place this Thursday at 12:30 pm. OGT exams conclude this week, and the next round of PARCC/AIR testing begins on Tuesday, April 14 th. He congratulated junior Ashley Rega, as she was the first swimmer in IHS history to qualify for the state meet; and also, congratulated seniors Paul Deely and Jacob Spino for qualifying for the state wrestling tournament in Columbus last weekend. Coach Ken DeAngelis was named the CVC Metro Division Coach of the Year. The high school is presenting a new opportunity for our junior students to participate in the Academy Test Prep, which works with high school juniors and seniors in an effort to help them improve their writing skills for college entrance and scholarship essays. The high school will be hosting a Spring Fling formal dance on Saturday, March 28 th, from 7:30-10:30 pm; and the I-Pride Awards and Talent show will take place at 1:30 pm. on Thursday, April 2 nd. Curriculum: Mr. Howard presented to the board a detailed and up-to-date listing of all PARCC and ODE testing. He also provided a program overview of the testing. Support Services: Mr. Yano indicated that the new plow truck arrived and has been in use the past couple of months. The middle school cafeteria was audited by the state on their documentation and nutritional data of their food service program. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Honors End of 3 rd Grading Period Friday March 20 th Good Friday No School Friday April 3 rd Spring Break Monday April 6 th through Friday April 10 th M15-33 Mr. Synek made a motion to Adjourn at 7:55 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Avila. Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Synek, Mr. Avila, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Fortlage Mr. Narduzzi Adjournment, approved The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. President Jerry Narduzzi Treasurer Eric Koehler (Approved: April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting)

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