Mr. Lampert also acknowledged David M. Gusman for his service in 2011.

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1 STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 19, 2012 REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Strongsville Board of Education and any other items germane to the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the High School Media Center, Lunn Road, Strongsville, Ohio, by President, David R. Frazee. All members of the Board and media were notified of this meeting in compliance with Section O.R.C., effective November 28, The following Board Members answered Roll Call: Mr. Frazee, Mrs. Brickley, Mr. Micko, Mr. Naso, Mrs. Sinisgalli, and Student Liaison, Ms. Gowan. Others present were: Mr. Jeffery Lampert, Superintendent, Ms. Amelia Gioffredo, Assistant Treasurer; Mr. John Krupinski, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Staff Development; and Mr. Mark Donnelly, Director of Business Services and Technology. This meeting was videotaped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY A. Recognition Ohio School Boards Association - January 2012 School Board Recognition Month Thank you! David R. Frazee, President Ruth A. Brickley, Vice President Richard O. Micko Carl W. Naso Jennifer A. Sinisgalli Mr. Lampert also acknowledged David M. Gusman for his service in Superintendent Lampert thanked Mayor Perciak and the City Council for their support of the District s upcoming school levy. The renewal levy will be on the ballot in March. It is a 5 year, 6 mil renewal levy with no increase in taxes. A series of ads will be published in the Post Newspaper over the next seven to eight weeks informing the community about this issue. Superintendent Lampert will be attending various community meetings to help inform the constituents and to answer questions. Information is also available on the District s website. Please call the Superintendent s Office with any questions or concerns. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY The theme for this year s High School winter formal is Sadie Hawkins. DECA will be participating in the District competition held at the Kalahari Convention Center on January 31 st. First and second place finishers will advance to the State competition in March in Columbus. Ms. Gowan shared some sad news about a graduate from North Royalton high school who recently committed suicide. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. George Grozan spoke regarding the Allen Elementary School building and its property. Mr. Grozan publicly thanked Mr. Donnelly for his leadership role in working towards a solution for this property. JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 1 of 14

2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve the minutes of the December 1, 2011 Regular Board of Education Work Session Meeting and December 8, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting. All district video and audio recordings will be a permanent part of the minutes, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli and approved on a roll call vote as follows: All Board approved minutes are available at TREASURER S REPORT Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Micko, abstain; Mr. Naso, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes. Motion carried 4-0, 1 abstention *A. Financial Report for Month Ending December 31, 2011 Resolution *B. (Exhibit A) County Auditor Official Certificate of Estimated Resources Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources be approved. *C. (Exhibit B) Amended Permanent Appropriations Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Amended Permanent Appropriations be approved. *D. (Exhibit C) OSBA Legal Assistance Fund Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Board enter into a contract with OSBA for the Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Services for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, Cost for this service is $ (Exhibit D) JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 2 of 14

3 TREASURER S REPORT (continued) *E. Ohio School Boards Association Dues Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that dues are paid for membership in the Ohio School Boards Association for calendar year 2012 in the amount of $8, including an Electronic Subscription to School Management News (dues for 2011 were $8,426.00). *F. (Exhibit E) Advance of General Funds Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the General Fund (001) advance FY12 Ed Jobs ( ) $13, *G. Return of Advance Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that advances totaling $41, be returned to the General Fund (001): *H. School/Program Fund/SCC Amount Uniform School Supplies Chapman $ Uniform School Supplies Drake $ Uniform School Supplies Kinsner $ Uniform School Supplies Muraski $ 1, Uniform School Supplies Surrarrer $ 4, Uniform School Supplies Whitney $ 3, Uniform School Supplies Zellers $ 1, Uniform School Supplies High School $ 5, Food Service 006 $10, Ed Jobs $13, Transfer of Funds Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that advances totaling $87, be transferred to the General Fund (001): School/Program Fund/SCC Amount Outdoor Education Fund $32, Underground Storage Tank Fund $55, JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 3 of 14

4 TREASURER S REPORT (continued) I. Fund 031 Underground Storage Tank Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve a resolution determining that the activities, services or other undertakings for which fund 031(UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK) of this Board were established have been terminated, and transferring moneys remaining in that fund to the general fund of this Board, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes. Motion carried 5-0 (Exhibit F) SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. TIMELY INFORMATION No report. B. CURRICULUM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT *1. Student Teacher Placement Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following student teacher shall be placed: Rebecca Verbus --Strongsville Early Learning Preschool, assigned to Cathy King, January 23 April 29, A student at Kent State University. C. PUPIL SERVICES No recommendations. D. HUMAN RESOURCES *1. Resignation Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated resignation be accepted: Ginger McMillen, Bus Driver assigned to Transportation, effective December 1, Resignation Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated resignation be accepted: Dennis Byrne, Substitute Teacher assigned to the Strongsville City School District, effective December 8, JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 4 of 14

5 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *2. Appointments Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be approved: Kristi Clifford, Cafeteria Hourly, 105 of 188 day position, $11.97 per hour, effective January 4, Replacement for Barbara Fratus. Robin Gilliam, Monitor, 113 of 188 day position, $14.74 per hour, effective December 14, Replacement for Maribeth Kramer. Appointments Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be approved: Sharon Baker, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 106 of 184 day position, BA/0, $34, prorated, effective December 19, Replacement for Julie Valone. Amy Edwards, Long-Term Title I Substitute Teacher, 96 of 184 day position, BA/0, $34, prorated, effective January 17, This is a new position. Tanja Stich, Long-Term Psychologist Substitute, 100 of 184 day position, MA/0, $39, prorated, effective January 10, Additional help due to medical leaves. Deborah Wakefield, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 92 of 184 day position, BA/0, $34, prorated, effective January 23, Replacement for George Pana. Appointments Non-Certificated Substitutes Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: Aide $7.70; Bus Driver $13.80-$14.30; Cafeteria $7.70; Clerical $7.76; Custodian $9.63; Maintenance $15.00; Mechanic $10.17; Field Trip $ Linda Cancelliere Ginger McMillen Mary Pawlowski Douglas Plitt Bus Driver, Monitor, Cafeteria Hourly Effective December 15, 2011 Bus Driver Effective December 1, 2011 Cafeteria Monitor, Special Education Aide/Attendant, Clerk, Bus Driver Effective November 21, 2011 Bus Driver Effective January 4, 2012 JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 5 of 14

6 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *2. Appointments Certificated Substitutes Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the school. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: $85.00 daily rate; $90.00 (7-19 days); $ (20-59 days) consecutive assignment. Dennis Byrne Nicole Eby Sarah Rosenthal Education of the Handicapped K-12, Ortho Handicapped K-12, MSRP/MH, Developmentally Handicapped K-12, Severe Behaviorally Handicapped K-12, Specific Learning Disabled K-12, Principal 7-12 Effective December 5, 2011 Intervention Specialist K-12, Mild/Moderate K-12, Early Childhood PS-3 Effective January 3, 2012 Intervention Specialist K-12, Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive, Pre-K Special Needs, Early Childhood P-3 Effective December 15, 2011 D. Elaine Semper School Psychologist Effective December 19, 2011 Deborah Wakefield High School 7-12, Social Studies All Areas, Library Media 7-12 Effective January 3, 2012 Appointments Non-Certificated Supplemental Contracts Paid Upon Completion Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be awarded supplemental contracts for the school year based upon receipt of pupil activity certificates and CPR. This position has been offered to those employees of the district who have a certificate of a type described in Section of the Revised Code and no such employee qualified to fill this position has accepted it. Salary to be paid upon completion: Lauren Sabolik Dawn Thall Benjamin Vedda Appointments Certificated Supplemental Contracts Pro-rated Assistant Softball Coach HS Assistant Girls Track Coach HS Assistant Boys Track Coach HS Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that supplemental contracts be awarded to the following employees. Salary pro-rated retroactive to the effective date of the contract. Daniel Mott Elizabeth Ruese.2 FTE of a sixth class Effective November 18, 2011 Sixth class Effective January 23, 2012 Appointments Certificated Supplemental Contracts Paid Upon Completion Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that supplemental contracts be awarded to the following employees. Salary paid upon completion. Don Boynar Assistant Boys Tennis Coach HS Doug Cicerchi Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach HS JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 6 of 14

7 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *2. Appointments Certificated Supplemental Contracts Paid Upon Completion (continued) Mark Demmerle Jason Frederick Mark Hertel Charles Hotchkiss, Jr. Michael Knapik Judith Matsko Timothy Ruese Appointment Certificated Tutor Head Boys Track Coach HS Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach HS Head 8 th Grade Wrestling Coach CMS Head 7 th Grade Wrestling Coach AMS Head 8 th Grade Wrestling Coach AMS Assistant Boys Track Coach HS Head Girls Track Coach AMS Assistant Girls Track Coach HS Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employee be hired as a tutor: Alison Rafter High School 7-12, Health Education 7-12, Physical Education 7-12, Intervention Specialist, Mild/Moderate K-12 Effective November 1, 2011 *3. Recall from Reduction in Force Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated from reduction in force be approved: recall Sherry Kulway, recall 1 hour for a total of 7 hours per day for the remainder of the school year. *4. Change in Status Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated change in status be approved: Karen McManamon, change from Cafeteria Hourly to Cook, 3.5 to 5 hours per day, 121 of 190 day position, $14.10 per hour, effective December 5, Replacement for Sally Leahy. *5. Changes in Hours Non-Certificated Bus Aides and Bus Drivers Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the change in hours of the following bus aides and bus drivers be approved: Bus Aides Karen Figush Mary Leindecker From 7.58 to 7.50 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 From 5.08 to 5.00 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 7 of 14

8 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *5. Changes in Hours Non-Certificated Bus Aides and Bus Drivers (continued) Bus Drivers Maureen Albietz Diane Forge Marilyn Hochevar Marilyn Hochevar Gail McCauley Laura Snowberger Robert Steffien From 7.67 to 7.58 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 From 5.83 to 5.58 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 From 6.0 to 8.0 hours per day Effective November 1, 2011 From 8.00 to 7.75 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 From 5.75 to 5.50 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 From 6.50 to 6.25 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 From 5.83 to 5.67 hours per day Effective January 4, 2012 *6. Change in FTE Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following change in FTE be approved: Nancy Vaughn Change from.8 to 1.0 FTE Effective January 23, 2012 *7. Family Medical Leaves Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated family medical leaves be approved: Family Medical Leaves Certificated Dean DiLuciano, effective December 19, 2011 Vince Marimberga, effective November 9, 2011 Nancy Perchinske, effective December 15, 2011 Donald Steiner, effective January 10, 2012 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leaves be approved: Susan Baraga, effective December 12, 2011 Cynthia Sejka, effective November 29, 2011 JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 8 of 14

9 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *8. Parental Leave Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated parental leave be approved: Cheryl Lyndon, effective January 4, 2012 and returning on January 24, *9. Retirement - Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated retirement be approved: George Pana, effective January 20, 2012 *10. Stipends Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that Libby Davis, Coordinator of Gifted and Talented, be given a stipend of $9, for performance of additional administrative duties associated with the position of Director of Curriculum and Talent Development during the first semester of the school year. Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that a prorated stipend in the amount of $6, be approved effective January 6, 2012 for each of the following technology assistants for additional duties: *11. Volunteers Sports Resolution Donna Ange Susan Capp Mark Ohm Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers for sports be approved: Al Bokar Junior Varsity Baseball Matt Hodges Freshmen Baseball Thomas Krebs 7/8 Grade Wrestling Mike Kren Freshmen Baseball Dan Machovina Varsity Baseball Raymond Porter 7/8 Grade Wrestling Grant Rose Junior Varsity Baseball Dan Weimer Varsity Baseball JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 9 of 14

10 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *11. Volunteers for Indoor Track Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers for indoor track be approved: Chris Koval Mike Knapik Tim Ruese John Syroney Dawn Thall Ben Vedda Volunteers Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers be approved for a period of five years from December 2011 to November 2016: Yvonne Buehner Bonnie Newbould David Vaccarilo *12. Substitute Pay Rate Changes Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the rate of pay for the following noncertificated substitute groups be changed per the new Ohio 2012 minimum wage: *13. Physician Appointment Resolution Aide/Monitor Cafeteria Hourly $7.70 per hour $7.70 per hour Be it resolved that the Superintendent of Strongsville City Schools and his designees be authorized to contact physician services as necessary. Physician designated to be: Docere Physicians, Dr. Jeff Viscomi. E. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY *1. Transportation for Non-Public Students Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that school bus transportation for students listed in the following exhibit be declared impractical. The time and distance required to provide transportation, the cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel and administration, and the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules. JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 10 of 14

11 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) E. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY (continued) *1. Transportation for Non-Public Students (continued) Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education, in lieu of providing transportation, pay parents of students attending these schools. This reimbursement will be based on the amount allotted by the State. (Exhibit G) *2. Time Warner Cable Contract Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve a five (5) year contract with Time Warner Cable for Dark Fiber network connectivity for all data and voice transmissions between the Board Offices and all school buildings at a rate of $7, per month. The contract will cover the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, *3. Gifts Resolution (Exhibit H) Michelle Yates donated an umbrella stroller to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool. The Arts in Strongsville donated $ to Strongsville High School for the Art Ambassador Program. Strongsville High School received an anonymous donation of $ to cover transportation costs for the Psychology field trip to Akron University. Mr. and Mrs. David Beer donated eight bags of beads, twelve Kid Concoctions books, and miscellaneous cardstock paper and shapes to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool. Brian Tumino donated miscellaneous items valued at $ to the Strongsville High School Media Center. Lana Rahe donated six omelet pans, two bobbin cases for Pfaff sewing machines, and assorted fabric and supplies valued at $ for use in her Family Consumer Science classes at Albion Middle School during the first semester. Catherine Shambaugh donated 614 books valued at approximately $1, to the Strongsville City Schools libraries. Laurie Switzer donated 30 books valued at $ to the Strongsville High School Media Center. JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 11 of 14

12 REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER Ruth A. Brickley and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli Congratulations to our Polaris students. All five Polaris Computer Networking Technology Contestants placed in the top 100 in the United States and in the top 10 in Ohio. Polaris is still accepting applications for the school year. Applications must be submitted online at Polaris is again partnering with the Boy Scouts providing young people access to merit badges in electricity, electronics and radio. Classes begin in January. For additional information call or visit Each winter/spring, Polaris sponsors Career Tech Thursdays for sophomores who are interested in a Polaris program. All Career Tech Thursday visits should be scheduled through the High School Guidance Office. The next meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2012 at Polaris. REPORT ON LEGISLATION Richard O. Micko Mr. Micko attended OSBA s New Board Member Training. HB136 was discussed which would change some of the funding and would have a negative effect on public schools. Representative Dovilla is already on record as being opposed to this bill. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS A. City Council Ruth A. Brickley At the December 19, 2011 Council Meeting, Ray Haseley was recognized for his years of service. Mayor Perciak was recently presented the Mighty Oak Award for his past 15 years of volunteer service to Southwest General Hospital. Mike Daymut was elected as council president and Ken Dooner was elected as president pro tempore. Councilman, Jim Carbone was appointed as council liaison to the Strongsville School Board. The crosswalk near the High School will be addressed so it is better illuminated. There will be a Business Network Breakfast meeting at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center on January 26 th at 7:00 a.m. Reservations are due by 1/20/12 to Brent Painter The ring road which would go from Lowe s to Home Depot is back in an appeal status. City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution in support of Issue 14, the 5 year, 6 mil renewal levy which will be on the March 6 ballot. To our city council members, we say thank you on behalf of the students. B. Strongsville Education Foundation Ruth A. Brickley The Education Foundation is gearing up for its annual Trivia Madness Fundraiser which will be held on Sunday, March 4 th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Strongsville High School. Registration fees are $400 per team. All proceeds go towards scholarships and mini grants for our schools. Call Jean at with questions or to register a team. C. Strongsville PTA Council Richard O. Micko The next PTA Council meeting is February 2 nd and is their Founder s Day Celebration which highlights and thanks the PTA volunteers. The PTA awarded $7500 in grants last year to our schools to help with the education of our students. The next Rockin at the Rec dance is tomorrow (January 20, 2012). JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 12 of 14

13 BOARD LIAISON REPORTS (continued) D. OSBA Student Achievement Richard O. Micko YouTube now has an education only channel which can be accessed at E. Wellness Committee David R. Frazee No report. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Committee Carl W. Naso and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli No report. B. Policy Committee Carl W. Naso and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli The committee met on January 17. Due to new state legislation and laws that were passed, there were a number of policies to consider. The policies were prioritized based on time sensitivity. The committee was unable to finish all the items and so will meet again next month. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mr. Naso and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes. Motion carried 5-0 BOARD OF EDUCATION No report. OTHER Mr. Frazee thanked the City Council for unanimously supporting the District s renewal levy. Thank you to Mr. Carbone for acting as City Council representative for the School Board. MEETING NOTIFICATION A Regular Board of Education Meeting Work Session will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Administration Building, Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio. A Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 p.m. in the Strongsville High School Media Center, Lunn Road, Strongsville, Ohio. JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 13 of 14

14 EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Mrs. Brickley to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters of employment, seconded by Mr. Naso and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Entered into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. Resumed public session at 8:29 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mrs. Brickley to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Regular Meeting, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes Mr. Naso, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes. Motion carried 5-0 David R. Frazee, President William P. Parkinson, Treasurer JANUARY 19, 2012 Page 14 of 14

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