Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Essex Place 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, Ohio 44131

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1 1136 Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Essex Place 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, Ohio MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday May 24, 2018 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. Roll Call - Present Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Administration Present - Bob Mengerink, Bruce Basalla, Steve Rogaski, Jennifer Dodd Public Participation - There was none. Resolution # Approve the Agenda Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Carol Fortlage Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Resolution # Motion to close Public Hearing Motion: Christine Krol; seconded by Anton Hocevar Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Resolution # Accept the April 2018 Financial Statements hereby accepts the Treasurer s Financial Statements for the month of April 2018 that includes the following reports: General Fund, Analysis Report, Financial Report by Fund, and Bank Reconciliation. Resolution # Accept the April 2018 Check Register Ohio hereby accepts the Check Register for the month of April Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli, Nays: Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic Page 1 of 7

2 1137 Motion passes 3-2 The Treasurer updated the Governing Board that Kim Sperling was offered and accepted the Fairview Park Treasurer position. She will resign as of June 30, Mr. Basalla wished her good luck and asked the Board to offer congratulations. The Board would be accepting Kim s resignation in the Consent Agenda. The Treasurer then asked the Board to approve Joel Snider in the Consent agenda as Kim Sperling s replacement. Mr. Snider will start on June 18, Mr. Snider has 10 years experience with the State Auditor s Office. Resolution # Approve Reduction in Force (RIF) for Certified Employees Be it Resolved that the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio shall reduce in force within the ranks of non-teaching (certified) staff, through suspension of their employment contract(s) for financial conditions pursuant to Section of the Ohio Revised Code as determined by the Superintendent. The Treasurer is directed to give written notice of this action no later than May 31, Carla McDonald: Transition Coordinator: Warrensville Hts. City Schools Motion: Carol Fortlage; seconded by Anton Hocevar Carol Fortlage, Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Resolution # Approve Reduction in Force (RIF) for Classified Employee shall reduce in force within the ranks of non-teaching (classified) staff, through the suspension of their employment contract(s) for financial conditions pursuant to Section of the Ohio Revised Code as determined by the Superintendent. The Treasurer is directed to give written notice of this action no later than May 31, Lena Hawk: Educational Aide: Passport Program Cheri Showers-Gibson: Family Support Liaison: Positive Education Program Brittany Bowser (Crane): Educational Aide: Mentor Schools Resolution # Approve Non-Renewal of Contracts for Classified Employees shall reduce in force within the ranks of non-teaching (classified) staff, through suspension of their employment contract(s) for financial conditions pursuant to Section of the Ohio Revised Code as determined by the Superintendent. The Treasurer is directed to give written notice of this action not later than May 31, Page 2 of 7

3 1138 Glenda Levin: ASL Interpreter: Garfield Heights City Schools Denise Russo: Educational Aide: Independence Local Schools Valerie Kaufmann: Educational Aide: Revere Local Schools Julie DiCillo: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Morgan Lowthian: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Michon Haymer: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Gretchen Sullivan: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Allyson Newsome: Educational Aide: Revere Local Schools Motion: Christine Krol; seconded by Anton Hocevar Resolution # Amend Resolution # as stated below: declares its intention not to renew the limited contracts of the following classified employees for the school year. Glenda Levin: ASL Interpreter: Garfield Heights City Schools Denise Russo: Educational Aide: Independence Local Schools Valerie Kaufmann: Educational Aide: Revere Local Schools Julie DiCillo: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Morgan Lowthian: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Michon Haymer: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Gretchen Sullivan: Educational Aide: Kirtland Local Schools Allyson Newsome: Educational Aide: Revere Local Schools Motion: Carol Fortlage; seconded by Anton Hocevar Carol Fortlage, Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Roll call for Resolution # as amended: Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Resolution # Authorize the Superintendent to Enter into Dalad Construction Agreement authorizes the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Dalad Construction Company for the first floor renovations required for the Bright Beginnings program in an amount not to exceed the estimate of $47, Motion: Christine Krol; seconded by Anton Hocevar Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Page 3 of 7

4 1139 Resolution # Authorize the Superintendent to Enter into a Contract with National Office for Office Furniture Ohio authorizes the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with National Office for workstation and office furniture for the first floor renovations required for the Bright Beginnings program in the amount of $26, Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Christine Krol Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli The Superintendent reported out that the ESC was one of the many recipients of the Striving Reader s Grant. The ESC s was awarded $1.2 million over three years. He updated the Board on the renovations for the Bright Beginnings program on the first floor and stated that he would schedule a walk through after the June Board meeting. Lastly, he spoke about the salary increases for staff that were included in the Consent Agenda. Resolution # Approve Consent Agenda (excluding item l ) approves the Consent Agenda with the following items: a. Minutes of April 23, 2018 Regular Meeting b Achievement Center Program Agreement c PEP Program Agreement d Inter-district Agreement e. List of Personnel Changes f. List of New Teacher Substitutes North Coast Shared Service Alliance g. List of Renewals North Coast Shared Alliance h Salary Schedule; 2% increase i Salary Ranges; 2% increase j Salaries for ESC Internal Staff and SST Staff; 2% increase k Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities l Willis Towers Watson Agreement m Positive Education Program Salary Schedules Resolution # Approve Consent Agenda (item l ) approves the Consent Agenda with the following items: Page 4 of 7

5 Willis Towers Watson Agreement Motion: Anthony Miceli; seconded by Carol Fortlage Anthony Miceli, Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Resolution # Accept Resolution of Commendation for Frank Fecser accepts the Resolution of Commendation for Frank Fecser. Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Christine Krol Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Resolution # Enter into Executive session to discuss the employment of a Board employee. Time: 9:45a.m. Reconvened at 10:20a.m. Resolution # Approve authority for Board President to finalize an employment contract with the Treasurer for the period August 1, 2018 ending July 31, Ohio authorizes the Board President to complete the employment contract with the Treasurer for the period August 1, 2018 through July 31, Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Carol Fortlage Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Resolution # Approve Treasurer s compensation at $179,500 effective August 1, Ohio authorizes a salary of $179,500 for the Treasurer effective August 1, Motion: Christine Krol; seconded by Frank Mahnic Christine Krol, Frank Mahnic, Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Anthony Miceli Page 5 of 7

6 1141 Board Reports Mrs. Fortlage reported on multiple events. The Finance Committee meeting was held on April 23 rd. She and other Board members attended the GCSSA Social that was held on May 1 st at the Shoreby Club. On May 4 th she attended the Excellence in Education workshop. On May 7 th she attended the Health Fair and mentioned that she sent congratulation to Christina Kowalski for her role in the event; on May 16 th she attended the PEP rally for Kids along with other Board members. On May 17 th she attended the Chamber State of the Schools luncheon and congratulated Dr. Mengerink for his participation in the question and answer portion of the panel discussion. Lastly, she attended the Technology Committee meeting on May 23 rd. The committee discussed new suicide prevention software being made available to districts. The second annual LEAD conference is scheduled for June 12 th & 13 th. The EMIS academy will be continuing (along with an increase in price). Finally, it was reported that the Ohio Online Program reached 750 in enrollment for the current year. Mr. Hocevar reported that he presented the ESC s Humanitarian award at Richmond Hts Middle School Graduation. He also shared information about the Northeast Ohio OSBA fundraiser with the Cleveland Indians and Eastlake Captains games. Dr. Krol reported that she also attended many of the events that Mrs Fortlage commented on earlier. She stated that there were 120 participants at the Health Fair. The guest Speaker at the PEP Rally for Kids was Dr. Perry who spoke as to how the family connectivity has changed over the years. She also mentioned that Dr. Mengerink did a good job at the State of the Schools Chamber luncheon. Lastly, she reported that it was an interesting discussion at the Technology Committee meeting that there is no set procedure to deal with chromebooks at the district level. All districts created their own procedure on the collection of chromebooks at the end of the year. Mr. Mahnic reported that he attended the Leadership Workshop in Columbus. One of the topics discussed was the inclusion of special education students with regular education students in Pre-K settings. The results have been positive. He also reported that Cuyahoga Hts Schools has hired a new treasurer from Coventry Schools. He also presented the Humanitarian awards for the Middle School and the High School students in Cuyahoga Hts Schools. Mr. Miceli also reported that he presented the Humanitarian award at the Richmond Hts High School Commencement. He also spoke about Dr. Perry the speaker at the PEP Rally for Kids. He mentioned that the PEP administration does a great job ending the program on time. Page 6 of 7

7 1142 Resolution # Adjournment at 10:52 a.m. Minutes submitted by Bruce Basalla Minutes approved 6/28/2018 ADDITIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER Next Regular Board Meeting Thursday, June 28, 8:30 a.m. ESC Offices Room F Additional Dates to Remember Passport School Program Graduation, June 1:30-Metzenbaum Center, Chesterland Capstone Graduation, Hattie Larlham, June 4, 1p.m. President Treasurer Page 7 of 7