STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 18, 2010 REGULAR MEETING

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1 STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 18, 2010 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, February 18, 2010, at the High School Media Center, Lunn Road, Strongsville, Ohio, by President, Jennifer A. Sinisgalli. 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: Mrs. Sinisgalli, Mr. Frazee, Mrs. Brickley, Mr. Gusman, Mr. Maloney and Student Liaison, Matt Schonhut. Others present were: Mr. Jefferey Lampert, Superintendent; Mr. Bill Parkinson, Treasurer; and Mr. John Krupinski, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Staff Development. This meeting was video taped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION A. MASTER TEACHER CERTIFICATION Presenter: Mr. John Krupinski, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Professional Development Ms. Tonya Barba, Foreign Language Teacher Strongsville High School Ms. Diana Lowe, First Grade Teacher Muraski Elementary School SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Superintendent Lampert gave an update on the progress of the Facility Committee. Much data was collected and reviewed and will be used to develop both long term and short term goals. The Committee is trying to develop a proactive scenario to support the success of all the District s students. Mr. Lampert reviewed the committee s objectives. All four objectives have been met and the committee s work is almost complete. The intent is to share the committee s recommendation next month either at a regular or special work session meeting. Superintendent Lampert shared a letter he received complimenting Strongsville s bus driver, Cheryl Shrenkel. Thank you Cheryl for a job well done. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY On March 7, the Education Foundation will be hosting the 15 th annual Trivia Madness from 2:00-5:00. Immediately following, the High School Senior Class will be hosting a fund-raiser spaghetti dinner from 5:00-7:00. For more information, visit strongnet.org. On March 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the Brunswick High School, the Strongsville faculty versus the Brunswick faculty will be holding a fund-raising charity game. Mr. Schonhut gave an update on the progress for next year s student liaison positions. PUBLIC COMMENT None. FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 1 of 12

2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2010, Regular Board of Education Organizational/Work Session Meeting; January 21, 2010 Regular Board of Education Meeting; and February 4, 2010 Regular Board of Education Work Session Meeting. All district video and audio recordings will be a permanent part of the minutes, seconded by Mr. Frazee and approved on a roll call vote as follows: All Board approved minutes are available at TREASURER S REPORT Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes; Mr. Maloney, yes; Mr. Gusman, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes. Motion carried 5-0 *A. Financial Report for Month Ending January 31, 2010 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) Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budget Revisions Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the following revised Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budgets for FY10 be approved: School/Program Albion Middle School Student Council Guidance Club TTT-C Club Fund (Purpose and Goals only) (Purpose and Goals only) (Purpose and Goals only) (Exhibit D) FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 2 of 12

3 TREASURER S REPORT (continued) *E. Grant Approvals Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the application for the Fuel Up to Play 60 Fueling the Change Grant for Albion Middle School in the amount of up to $3, be approved. Grant is sponsored by the National Dairy Council. Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Professional Services Agreement and grant for the Biotech Program at the High School in the amount of $1, be approved. This is the second year of this program. *F. Invoice Order Approvals Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that in accordance with the O.R.C. for after-the-fact invoices, the Board approve the following invoices for payment, and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Fiscal Certificate: Vendor Purchase Order Date Amount Purchased CoreSource, Inc /27/10 $ 1, /02/09 Service fees for compliance package Jostens, Inc /14/09 4, /17/09 Balance for Yearbooks OSC /29/10 27, /27/10 Gas Program Pepple & Waggoner /21/10 51, /20/09 Legal fees SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. TIMELY INFORMATION 1. Resolution for All-Day Everyday Kindergarten Waiver Moved by Mr. Gusman to adopt the Resolution as presented for the All-Day Everyday Kindergarten Waiver, seconded by Mr. Maloney and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Gusman, yes; Mr. Maloney, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes. Motion carried 5-0 (Exhibit E) FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 3 of 12

4 A. TIMELY INFORMATION (continued) 2. School Calendars for and School Years Moved by Mr. Gusman to adopt the School Calendars for and school years as presented, seconded by Mr. Maloney and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Gusman, yes; Mr. Maloney, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes. Motion carried 5-0 (Exhibit F) B. CURRICULUM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT *1. Out of State Trip Strongsville High School Girls Soccer Team Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that permission be granted to members of the Strongsville High School Girls Soccer Team to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah to participate in the ESPN Rise National Rankings Spotlight Games. The event will take place September 3-6, 2010, and expenses associated with the trip will be financed by the Adidas National Showcase funds. *2. Overnight Trip Center Middle School Student Council Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that permission be granted to members of Center Middle School Student Council to travel to Celina High School in Celina, Ohio to participate in the OASC (Ohio Association of Student Councils) State Conference. The conference will take place April 22-24, Expenses associated with the trip will be paid by participating students. *3. Overnight Trip Strongsville DECA Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that permission be granted to Strongsville DECA (Distributive Educational Clubs of America) to participate in the Ohio DECA Career Development Conference. The conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio on March 19-20, The trip will be funded through the students and fundraising. Students who place at the State Conference will be eligible to attend the National Conference, scheduled to take place April 24-27, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. *4. Out of State Trip Strongsville High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that permission be granted to the Strongsville High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team to travel to St. Louis, Missouri to participate in the Gateway City Soccer Classic. The event will take place October 1-3, 2010, and expenses associated with the trip will be financed by the boys soccer fundraising account. FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 4 of 12

5 B. CURRICULUM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT (continued) *5. Student Teacher Agreement Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Student Teacher Agreement between Ohio Northern University and Strongsville City School District be approved. *6. Student Teacher Five-Day Field Experience Placement Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following student shall be placed to satisfy a five-day field experience placement: Ellen Oldfield -- Center Middle School, assigned to Marjorie Harler, March 1-5, A student at Ohio Northern University. *7. Student Teacher Field Observation Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following student shall be placed to satisfy an eighteen hour field experience placement: Elizabeth Cox -- Strongsville Early Learning Preschool, assigned to Terri Mizerik for 9 hours. Surrarrer Elementary School, assigned to Carol Glaser for 9 hours. Both placements to commence once approval is granted. A student at Cuyahoga Community College. C. PUPIL SERVICES No items of action. D. HUMAN RESOURCES *1. Resignations Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated resignations be accepted: Cathy Hoang, Cafeteria Hourly assigned to Center Middle School, effective February 2, Christine Nguyen, Monitor assigned to Muraski Elementary School, effective January 26, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 5 of 12

6 D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *1. Resignations Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated resignations be accepted: Carole King, Substitute Teacher assigned to the Strongsville City School District, effective January 11, Alyssa Rembold, Substitute Teacher assigned to the Strongsville City School District, effective January 13, *2. Appointment Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired for the school year: Donna Ferrini, Monitor, 188 day position, 2 hours per day, $12.99 per hour, effective January 14, Replacement for Jenny Haugen. Appointments Certificated Substitutes Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: $85.00 daily rate; $90.00 (7-19 days); $ (20-59 days) consecutive assignment. Andrea Lindley Megan McGreer K-8 Elementary Effective January 1, 2010 Intervention Specialist, Mild Moderate K-12, Middle Childhood 4-9, Mathematics 4-9, Reading 4-9, Science 4-9 Effective February 1, 2010 Appointment Non-Certificated Substitute Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired as a substitute for the school year: Vicky Surman Monitor, Special Education Aide/Attendant, Cafeteria Hourly Effective January 27, 2010 Appointments Non-Certificated Supplemental Contracts Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be awarded supplemental contracts for the school year. These positions have 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 these positions has accepted it. Salary to be prorated: FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 6 of 12

7 D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *2. Appointments Non-Certificated Supplemental Contracts (continued) Tom Cooper David Johnson Albert Lechler, Jr. Rachel Powers Kasey Reis Nick Terifaj Sarah Therens.9 FTE Assistant Boys Track Coach HS Assistant Boy s Track Coach HS Assistant Girls Track Coach HS.5 FTE Assistant Softball Coach HS Assistant Softball Coach HS.66 FTE Wrestling Coach HS.5 FTE Assistant Softball Coach HS Appointment Certificated Supplemental Contract Paid Upon Completion Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that a supplemental contract be awarded to the following employee for the school year. Salary to be paid upon completion. John Syroney.10 FTE Assistant Boys Track Coach HS Appointments Certficated Tutors Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated tutors be paid $21.67 per hour be approved: Kelly Rose Adolescence to Young Adult 7-12, Integrated Language Arts 7-12 Effective January 1, 2010 Danielle Shea Middle Childhood 4-9, Reading 4-9, Language Arts and Reading 4-9, Mathematics 4-9, Middle Childhood Generalist Science 4-6, Middle Childhood Generalist Social Studies 4-6 Effective January 1, 2010 John Young Comprehensive High School 7-12, Social Studies 7-8, Economics 9-12, Geography 9-12, History 9-12, Political Science 9-12, School Counselor Effective January 1, 2010 *3. Recall from Reduction in Force Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employee be recalled from the Reduction in Force: Gayle Randall,.4 of.8 FTE Teacher, effective January 25, 2010 *4. Change in Status Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following change in status be approved: Gary Adler, change from Assistant Head Custodian to Custodian, hourly rate from $20.70 to $19.27 per hour with no differential, effective January 19, Replacement for Wayne Braun. FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 7 of 12

8 D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *5. Continuing Contracts Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employees be granted continuing contracts: *6. Change in Hours Bus Driver Resolution Wilbur Koegle, Senior Tech Assistant Timothy Mattson, Skilled Maintenance Michael Phillips, Grounds/Maintenance Worker Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following change in bus driver hours be approved: John Seitz From 5.58 to 5.83 hours per day *7. Injury Leaves Non-Certificated Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated injury leaves be approved: Iris Jones, effective January 15, 2010 Terry Kosek, effective January 10, 2010 *8. 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 Kathy Hemery, effective January 6, 2010 Carol Wood, effective February 8, 2010 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leaves be approved: Jennifer Delancey, effective January 28, 2010 Russ Jacques, effective December 8, 2009 Melissa Lazar, effective January 20, 2010 John Wallace, effective December 1, 2009 Family Medical Leave Leadership Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following leadership family medical leave be approved: Theresa Masek, effective March 8, 2010 FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 8 of 12

9 D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *9. Voluntary Professional Growth Resolution Based upon consideration and supporting information, the Voluntary Professional Growth Committee has recommended a VPG Increment be awarded to the following teachers. *10. Correction Resolution Kristina Dodus $2, Lucile Jordan $2, Miriam Klein-Dale $1, Regina Kutz $2, Michael Scott $1, Cynthia Sejka $2, Danielle Shea $1, Renee Strong $1, Cynthia Vernon $1, Joyce Whittle $2, Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following correction be approved: AGENDA, January 21, 2010, * 7. Voluntary Professional Growth, change amount of the VPG for Dell Ann Lewis from $1, to $1, *11. Volunteers for Sports Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers for sports be approved: Dana Armbruster Nino Paglia Shane Bell Jessica Soggs Dan Machovina Tim Spatz Daniel Martin Dan Weimer Rob Pace *12. Volunteers Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers be approved for a period of five years from February 2010 until March Manon Maddox Sandra Reehors FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 9 of 12

10 E. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY *1. Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Bidding and Purchasing of School Bus Program ( Fiscal Year) Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve participation in the Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Bidding and Purchasing of School Bus Program, at a cost not to exceed $ and authorize the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and accept bids on said Board s behalf as per the specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of up to four (4) sixty-five passenger conventional school bus chassis and bodies. If the District participates in purchasing any buses, it will be with permanent improvement funds. *2. Gifts Resolution Sherwin-Williams donated paint brushes and rollers to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Kurnick donated a refrigerator, microwave and an island cabinet valued at $ to the students of Center Middle School s Family Consumer Science class. Ms. Diane Rezny donated three books valued at $ to the Strongsville High School Media Center. REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER David R. Frazee Saturday, in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration, Polaris hosted over 160 pilots and mechanics for the Inspection Authorization Certification Training. The Aeronautics student volunteers and their instructor were on hand to welcome the group, make industry connections, and provide tours of the building. Polaris was voted having the Best Building Renovation completed in Middleburg Heights during REPORT ON LEGISLATION David M. Gusman BOARD LIAISON REPORTS A. City Council Scott Maloney B. Strongsville Education Foundation Ruth A. Brickley The Education Foundation s Trivia Madness will be March 7. Funds are used toward student scholarships. For more information, call or There will be a Public meeting Monday, at the Event Center at 7:00 p.m. regarding the electric bills for people owning all electric homes. C. Strongsville PTA Council Jennifer A. Sinisgalli D. OSBA Student Achievement Ruth A. Brickley FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 10 of 12

11 BOARD LIAISON REPORTS (continued) E. Wellness Committee David R. Frazee BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Committee David M. Gusman and Scott Maloney The next meeting should be held in mid to late March after receiving the recommendation from the Facility Committee. B. Policy Committee Ruth A. Brickley and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Mr. Gusman to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mr. Maloney and approved on a roll call vote as follows: BOARD POLICY OTHER None. MEETING NOTIFICATION Mr. Gusman, yes; Mr. Maloney, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes. Motion carried Moved by Mrs. Brickley to hold a Special Board of Education Meeting on Saturday, February 20, 2010, 9:00 a.m. in Room 104, of the Administration Building, Pearl Road, seconded by Mr. Gusman and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Gusman, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes; Mr. Maloney, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes. Motion carried 5-0 A Regular Board of Education Meeting Work Session will be held Thursday, March 4, 2010, 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, March 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m. in the Strongsville High School Media Center, Lunn Road, Strongsville, Ohio. FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 11 of 12

12 EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Mr. Frazee to enter into Executive Session to consider compensation of an employee, seconded by Mr. Maloney and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Frazee, yes; Mr. Maloney, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Gusman, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Mrs. Brickley will not attend the Executive Session due to the nature of the discussion. Entered into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. Resumed public session at 8:33 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mr. Gusman to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Regular Meeting, seconded by Mr. Maloney and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Mr. Gusman, yes; Mr. Maloney, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes. Motion carried 4-0 Jennifer A. Sinisgalli, President William P. Parkinson, Treasurer FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Page 12 of 12