ROLL CALL. Mr. Favre Ms. Beebe Ms. Petrie Barcelona

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1 Lakewood, Ohio October 3, 2016 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 Lakewood High School Art Atrium, Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Mr. Einhouse Mr. Favre Ms. Beebe Ms. Petrie Barcelona Mrs. Shaughnessy #242/16 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion that the Agenda for the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on October 3, 2016 be approved. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: DISPOSITION OF MINUTES Board President Einhouse asked if there were any corrections to the published minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on September 19, Ms. Beebe moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the meeting minutes as published. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Nays: None

2 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Superintendent Patterson reported the State of Ohio released its Annual Report Card a few weeks ago, and it looked a different than it has in the past. Ms. Ramsey-Caserio, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Palumbo, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Mrs. Lisa Bruening, Director of Student Services, provided Board members with an analysis of the components of the District s new report card. Further changes to the report card are anticipated with the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and there is the expectation that accountability will be shifted to insure more non-academic quality report card indicators in the future. Dr. Palumbo broke down the elements of the component grades and outlined known changes for next year. The Progress measure, or Value Added, continues to be one of the areas where we believe we do some of our best work with our students. The District earned an overall component grade of an A for the Progress measure. Dr. Palumbo noted that earning a C in this measure reflects that one year s worth of growth is being made by the students statistically in one year s time. She explained how the District s scores are negatively impacted when students opt out of being tested. Information was also provided with regard to individual report cards for the West Shore Career Technical District and Lakewood City Academy. Board members offered their thoughts with regard to the current system in place in the state and asked for additional clarification. They agreed that our students in Lakewood are doing better this year than last year. Our staff s work is benefitting our kids, and that is what s really important. Superintendent Patterson said a few years ago several school districts, including Lakewood, decided to send information out to residents that would tell the rest of the story beyond what was reported on the state report card. This publication was called a quality profile. Copies of the second quality profile brochure were distributed to Board members. This information will be mailed out to residents in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Keith Ahearn said the point of the changing standards and outcomes is to make sure that students, upon graduation, are able to be successful in college and career. His building report outlined steps in place at the high school which provide students with additional tools to help them be successful. All 10 th graders and interested juniors will take the PSAT on October 19. This year the State of Ohio has decided to fund a college and career-ready test, and we have elected for our 11 th grade students to take the SAT because of our previous link to the PSAT. Naviance is a powerful tool implemented two years ago that connects students academic achievement to post-secondary goals and success. Mr. Ahearn spoke about how Naviance enables comprehensive research and planning among students, parents and school counselors. This year Lakewood High School house offices have been reorganized in order to address the specific needs of freshmen students. Statistics for freshmen retentions over a three-year period prompted this reorganization. Research indicates that students retained in the 9 th grade vastly increase the likelihood that they might not graduate on time. All freshmen are in House 1 with

3 the goal that the principal and guidance counselor will work to identify students at-risk, provide intervention and collaborate with the 9 th grade teachers in order to decrease the retention rate. The Superintendent said the final piece of information in the Superintendent s Report deals with the resolution being presented tonight to initiate the sale of Board property on Warren Road. This was shared with Lakewood City Council at last week s joint meeting. Superintendent Patterson reviewed the process as mandated in the Ohio Revised Code. The appraisal of the property is good until March, 2017, and our attorney believes the appraisal will hold as we move forward through the process. It makes no sense to maintain property that we are not going to use. This ended the Superintendent s Report. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS The members of the Board of Education previewed the items to be considered and approved at the meeting of the Board of Education to be held on October 17, A. Report of the Finance Chairpersons Ms. Beebe, Mrs. Shaughnessy 1. Investments Purchased and Matured August, Financial Information August, 2016 B. Report of the Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases Chairpersons Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe 1.Resolution to Initiate Sale of Board of Education Offices Located at 1470 Warren Road 2.Resolution to Approve Change Orders for Grant, Lincoln and Roosevelt Elementary Schools C. Report of the Education Chairpersons Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Petrie Barcelona 1. Interdistrict Service Area Contract for between the Board of Education of the Lakewood City School District and the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County (ESC-CC) 2. Resolution to Waive Tuition for Non-Resident Senior 3. Resolution to Approve Transportation Reimbursement 4. Resolution to Approve Out-of-State Field Trip 5. Resolution to Approve Student Clubs 6. Resolution to Approve Calendar for School Year Gifts to Lakewood Schools D. Report of the Policy Chairpersons Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy No Report.

4 E. Report of the Human Resources and Community Services Chairpersons Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mr. Favre 1. Certified 2. Certified Athletic Coach/Advisor (ECES) Non-Employee 3. Classified 4. Classified Athletic Coach/Advisor (ECES) Non-Employee 5. Community Recreation and Education COMMUNICATIONS Board President Einhouse asked if there were any communications received by the Treasurer, Superintendent, or members of the Board. Ms. Petrie Barcelona thanked the City of Lakewood for hosting us last week for a joint meeting to discuss topics that were of importance to both entities. Ms. Petrie Barcelona asked if there was any follow up to the high school events that took place. Superintendent Patterson said there had been no changes since the last communication was sent to parents and staff. Board President Einhouse attended a PechaKucha event at Around the Corner regarding the culture at various businesses. Principal Keith Ahearn did a terrific job reporting on life at Lakewood High School. Ms. Beebe reported that retired LHS English teacher Marian Denicola had passed away. Board President Einhouse asked if any members of the public would like to speak. Greg Palumbo, Lake Avenue. Mr. Palumbo, Executive Director of the Lakewood Historical Society, asked Board members to be mindful of the historic nature of Board of Education property being considered for sale. He presented the Board with 91 letters in support of the sustainable reuse of Franklin, Taft, and the Central Office/Recreation Department buildings. Mr. Palumbo stated that they are concerned but understand that we don t need to hang onto things that we don t necessarily have to. Board President Einhouse expressed that most all here would love to preserve the community s historic architecture, but there was only so much that could be done once it goes into the open market. Beth Hankins, Emerson Avenue. Ms. Hankins indicated the Gifts to Schools resolution should reflect that Paul Nichols donated an electric violin in addition to the other listed donations. She thanked the Administration for helping to bring High School Nation to LHS on October 13. The group promotes arts education, performing arts, and visual arts and will donate $10,000 worth of supplies and other in-kind items to our Arts Department.

5 Michael Drops, 2046 Marlowe Avenue. Mr. Drops read a letter prepared by his wife, Kitti Drops, which provided a history of where the Lakewood Recreation s tap dance classes have been held over the years. Some of these locations fell short in meeting the class needs. She asked that consideration be given to meeting the needs of the community dance programs when creating the new community facilities. Mr. Drops offered his thoughts and observations regarding the State s report card. He asked why year-to-year comparisons were being made between tests that are not the same. He questioned the value of the report and suggested it was meaningless. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS #243/16 A. Certified Resignations Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Certified resignations on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows:

6 #244/16 B. Classified Resignations and Retirement Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Classified actions on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion the vote was as follows:

7 #245/16 C. Classified Athletic Coach/Advisor (ECES) Non-Employee - Resignation Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Classified action on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion the vote was as follows:

8 Board President Einhouse called for a motion to recess to two Executive Sessions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to move to two Executive Sessions (1) for the consideration of the employment of a public employee and (2) for the consideration of the sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure or information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: The Board recessed to the First Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. The Second Executive Session began at 8:36 p.m. The Second Executive Session ended at 9:00 p.m. The Board returned to public session at 9:00 p.m. No action was taken. Board President Einhouse called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

9 ADJOURNMENT Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Nays: None The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. President Treasurer