2017-62 Exhibit 1a INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 15, 2017 Independence Board of Education President Narduzzi called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. Responding to Roll Call: Mr. Fortlage, Ms. Mencl, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE Approval of the recording of the previous meeting(s): a. July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting EX. 1a b. July 31, 2017 Special Meeting Ex. 1b Presentation Proclamation a. Jane Pace TREASURER FINANCE REPORTS M17-50 Mrs. Laski made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting; seconded by Ms. Mencl(Exhibit 1a) July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting, approved M17-51 Mrs. Laski made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 31, 2017 Special Meeting; seconded by Ms. Mencl (Exhibit 1a) July 31, 2017 Special Meeting, approved TREASURER FINANCE REPORTS Financial Statements July 2017 for approval EX. 2 Investment Report July 2017 for approval EX. 3 M17-52 Mr. Fortlage made a motion to approve the Financial Statement July 2017 (Exhibit 2); seconded by Ms. Mencl. Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Ms. Mencl Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Mencl, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Financial Statement July 2017, approved
2017-63 M17-53 Ms. Mencl made a motion to approve the Investment Report July 2017 (Exhibit 3); seconded by Mrs. Laski. Investments (July 2017) EX. 3 TYPE BANK YIELD AMT. % Rate MTD INTEREST CYD INTERS Pool STAR Ohio $5,088,432.40 1.13 $4,060.59 $23,960.29 Money Market Independence $392,880.15.20 $73.38 $519.46 STAR Plus $7,048,374.33.85 $5,084.68 $25,378.28 Dollar Bank $51,868.63.15 $6.61 $45.16 CD $1,500,000.00.72 $3,791.67 $500,000.00.30 Total Investments $14,581,555.51 $9,225.26 $53,694.86 Roll Call: Voting Aye: Ms. Mencl, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Abstain: Mr. Fortlage Investment Report July 2017, approved BOARD REPORTS: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center: Mr. Laski update that the CVCC Board of Education held a workshop on July 29. They are looking for a company to facilitate a strategic plan. Their regular meeting is scheduled at the end of the month. Student Life: Mrs. Laski attended the Student Life strategic plan meeting on August 8 th in which they discussed goals for the strategic plan. One such discussion was on the college credit plus program and retaining students at IHS. Mr. Narduzzi discussed looking into a drug testing policy for the district. The intention is not to punish individuals but to identify potential problems and help with support and intervention. Mrs. Laski indicated that the community would need to be involved in the discussion before proceeding with a policy. Mr. Hegedish will to bring options back to the board for discussion. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETING None
2017-64 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 2017 109 Ohio Schools Council Lake Erie Educational Media Consortium (LEEMC) 2017-2018 School Year Whereas, this Board is a member of the Ohio Schools Council (the Council), a regional council of governments organized pursuant to Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code, and has adopted the Agreement Establishing the Council and the Bylaws of the Council, each dated as of December 1, 1986; and Whereas, the Council has determined to undertake a program on behalf of its member boards of education for the provision of the Lake Erie Educational Media Consortium (LEEMC); and Whereas, any member of the Council wishing to participate in the Council s cooperative LEEMC Program must adopt an authorizing resolution and execute and deliver this Program Agreement, which shall be effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; and Whereas, this Board understands that an appropriate fee will be charge by LEEMC for this Board s share of the Program Operating Costs. Fees and operating procedures are to be recommended by the Advisory Council of LEEMC, and approved by the Board of Directors of the Council. Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of the Independence Local School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, that two-thirds of all members of this Board elected thereto concurring that: Section 1. As a member of the Council, this Board will participate in the Council s cooperative LEEMC Program under which library Bookscans, LEEMC discounts, library book purchasing procedures, professional in-service programs, and such other services that are recommended by the LEEMC Advisory Council and approved by the Council s Board of Directors are provided. The board of Directors of the Council is hereby authorized and directed to take the actions required under this Program Agreement to implement that cooperative LEEMC Program. The Advisory Council of LEEMC is to be made up of one delegate from each LEEMC school district appointed by the member district s Superintendent. Section 2. Following the approval of this Agreement, this Board s Treasurer is authorized and directed to make any and all payments to the Program s Fiscal Agent. The Program s Fiscal Agent shall report to this Board concerning all contributions received and disbursements made on behalf of the Board under the LEEMC Program. Section 3. The Advisory Council of LEEMC shall make recommendations for its management to the Board of Directors of the Council for its approval. Section 4. The Board of Education may withdraw from this program by written notice to the Council by June 1 st to be effective at the end of the current year. Section 5. The Treasurer of this Board shall deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Treasurer of the Council: Dr. William Zelei, Ohio Schools Council, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 377, Independence, Ohio 44131. Section 6. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relative to the adoption of this resolution of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Ohio Schools Council Lake Erie Educational Media Consortium, approved
2017-65 RESOLUTION 2017 110 Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Purchasing Program Agreement of Participation 2017-2018 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education agrees to participate in the Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Purchasing Program for the 2017-2018 school year; at a cost of $400.00. Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Ms. Mencl Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Ms. Mencl, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Purchasing Program Agreement of Participation 2017-2018, approved RESOLUTION 2017 111 Title I & II-A Acceptance 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education, having accepted the Ohio Department of Education s Federal Government Title I & II-A Funding Award for the 2017-2018 school year. Title I & II-A Acceptance 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017 112 Debbie Boczek St. Michael School Auxiliary Services Textbook Clerk One-Year Limited Contract 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves an auxiliary services, one-year limited contract, to be granted to Debbie Boczek as the St. Michael School Auxiliary Services Textbook Clerk for the 2017-2018 school year. Debbie Boczek St. Michael School Auxiliary Services Textbook Clerk One-Year Limited Contract 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017 113 Carmela Stasick St. Michael School Auxiliary Services Tutor One-Year Limited Contract 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves an auxiliary services, oneyear limited contract, to be granted to Carmela Stasick as the St. Michael School Tutor for the 2017-2018 school year. Carmela Stasick St. Michael School Auxiliary Services Tutor One-Year Limited Contract 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017 114 Brenda Gurgol Title I Tutor Contract 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education, having accepted the Ohio Department Of Education/Federal Government Title I Funding Award for the 2017-2018 school year, approves Title I Tutor One-Year Limited Contract to be granted to Brenda Gurgol for the 2017-2018 school year. Motion by: Mrs. Laski Second by: Mr. Fortlage Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mrs. Laski, Mr. Fortlage, Ms. Mencl, Mr. Narduzzi Brenda Gurgol Title I Tutor Contract 2017-2018 School Year, approved
2017-66 RESOLUTION 2017 115 School Bus Routes and Stops 2017-2018 School Year Ex 4 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the 2017-2018 school year bus routes and stops, and authorizes Service Manager Francine Kane and/or Superintendent Benjamin Hegedish to make minor adjustments for reasons of safety and/or expediency; Also, Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the transportation of resident students attending St. Columbkille, Incarnate Word Academy, Padua, Holy Name, Trinity and St. Ignatius, for the 2017-2018 school year. These students are to be transported on an Independence Local school bus. School Bus Routes and Stops 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017 116 Transportation Agreement with Cuyahoga Heights and Brecksville-Broadview Heights Boards of Education 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education agrees to release to the Cuyahoga Heights Board of Education and Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education, selected student for transportation purposes only, for the 2016-2017 school year. These students will attend special education programs or private school out of their respective school districts, as the need arises, and can be mutually agreed upon between the three school districts; and Be It Also Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education agrees to transport Cuyahoga Heights Local School District and Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District students for the 2017-2018 school year, as per the release agreement between Cuyahoga Heights Board of Education and Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education and said students parent(s)/guardian(s). Transportation Agreement with Cuyahoga Heights and Brecksville-Broadview Heights Boards of Education 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017 117 Payment-in-Lieu of Transportation 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education deems it necessary to transport students residing in the City of Independence, who attend non-public schools that are out of the district within a thirty-minute travel time, according to Ohio Revised Code. In lieu of transportation services, the Independence Board of Education shall pay the parents(s)/guardian(s) of such pupils an amount of money calculated by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2017-2018 school year, after proof of attendance is verified by the administration of each school in May and/or June of 2018. Payment-in-Lieu of Transportation 2017-2018 School Year, approved
2017-67 RESOLUTION 2017 118 - LLA Therapy, LLC Ex 5 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves to provide compensatory services for assistive technology services in the school. The services include an Occupational Therapist - $70/hour, Augmentative and Alternative Technology Specialist - $75/hour, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - $52/hour and Speech Language Pathologist - $70/hour. August 14, 2017 through August 13, 2018. Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Ms. Mencl Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Ms. Mencl, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi LLA Therapy, LLC, approved RESOLUTION 2017 119 Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services with Bellefaire Jewish Children s Bureau ( Monarch School) for the 2017-2018 School Year. Ex 6 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves an agreement for provision of special education services and Bellefaire Jewish Children s Bureau (Monarch School) in the amount of $79,500 for the 2017-2018 school year. Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services with Bellefaire Jewish Children s Bureau ( Monarch School) for the 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017 120 Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services with Applewood Centers, Inc. (The Gerson School) for the 2017-2018 School Year. Ex 7 Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves an agreement for provision of special education services and Applewood Centers. Inc.(The Gerson School) in the amount of $38,500 for the 2017-2018 school year. Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Mrs. Laski Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Ms. Mencl, Mr. Narduzzi Agreement for Provision of Special Education and Certain Related Services with Applewood Centers, Inc. (The Gerson School) for the 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017-121 - Jesse Foster Cleaner - Resignation Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation of Jesse Foster, Cleaner, effective August 1, 2017. Jesse Foster Cleaner - Resignation, approved RESOLUTION 2017-122 - Gayle Reese Library Media Assistant - Resignation Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation of Gayle Reese, Library Media Assistant, effective August 7, 2017. Gayle Reese Library Media Assistant - Resignation for the Educational Administrative Staff, approved
2017-68 RESOLUTION 2017-123 - Nancy Kuthan Educational Aide - Resignation Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation of Nancy Kuthan, Educational Aide, effective August 3, 2017. Nancy Kuthan Educational Aide - Resignation, approved RESOLUTION 2017-124 - Heather Stevens Reading Tutor - Resignation Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation of Heather Stevens, Reading Tutor, effective August 1, 2017. Heather Stevens Reading Tutor - Resignation, approved RESOLUTION 2017-125 - Substitute Teacher Pay Increase for the 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the rate/day increase for substitute teachers to $50 per half day and $100 per full day for the 2017-2018 school year. Substitute Teacher Pay Increase for the 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017-126 - Heather Stevens Primary School 4 th Grade Teacher - One Year Limited Contract 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves a one-year limited contract to Heather Stevens, Primary School 4 th Grade Teacher, for the 2017-2018 school year; terms and conditions per the current bargaining agreement, and all documentation as required by district policies and procedures, as well as state and federal law. Heather Stevens Primary School 4 th Grade Teacher - One Year Limited Contract 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017-127 - Michael Pennington Title and Duties Adjusted from Director of Technology to Director of Curriculum and Technology Integration Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the title and duties adjusted for Michael Pennington from Director of Technology to Director of Curriculum and Technology Integration. Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Mr. Narduzzi Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mr. Narduzzi, Mrs. Laski, Ms. Mencl Michael Pennington Title and Duties Adjusted from Director of Technology to Director of Curriculum and Technology Integration, approved
2017-69 RESOLUTION 2017-128 - David Pescosolido Middle School Head Custodian - Termination WHEREAS, The Superintendent has recommended that Dave Pescosolido be terminated for failure to report to work, communicate need for leave, respond to communication regarding leave, and pay health care while on leave. Dave Pescosolido was given an opportunity to appear before the Superintendent on August 10, 2017 to have the charges explained and provide him with an opportunity to offer any evidence as to why he should not be terminated. Dave Pescosolido failed to appear at this hearing; and WHEREAS, the Board has the right under Revised Code Section 3319.081(C) to terminate an employee for violation of written rules and regulations as set forth by the board of education or for incompetency, inefficiency, dishonesty, drunkenness, immoral conduct, insubordination, discourteous treatment of the public, neglect of duty, or any other acts of misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance; and WHEREAS, the Board has fully considered the Superintendent s recommendation and reasons for his recommendation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board hereby terminates Dave Pescosolido for neglect of duty and violation of written rules and contract effective at 11:59 p.m. August 15, 2017; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.081(C), the Treasurer shall notify Dave Pescosolido of this terminating his contract by serving a copy of the Board action upon approval by certified mail. The Treasurer shall notify Dave Pescosolido that he has the right under Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.081(C) to within ten days following the receipt of such notice, that he may file an appeal, in writing, with the court of common pleas of the county in which such school board is situated. Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Ms. Mencl Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Ms. Mencl, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi David Pescosolido Middle School Head Custodian - Termination, approved RESOLUTION 2017-129 - Meghann Roberts Bus Aide Maternity Leave Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves Meghann Roberts, bus aide, maternity leave beginning August 23, 2017 through November 15, 2017. Meghann Roberts Bus Aide Maternity Leave, approved RESOLUTION 2017-130- Sammie Battistone Girls Soccer Assistant Coach Resignation Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education accepts the resignation of Sammie Battistone, soccer, girls assistant coach effective August 1, 2017. Sammie Battistone Girls Soccer Assistant Coach Resignation, approved RESOLUTION 2017-131 - Donations from Technology Park Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves donations of 48 chairs, 3 tables, 4 desks, 3 credenzas, 3 small desk, 3 dry erase boards, 2 small dry erase boards and 275 plants from Technology Park at an approximate value of $2715.00.
Donations from Technology Park, approved 2017-70 RESOLUTION 2017 132 Educational Fee Structure 2017-2018 School Year Be It Resolved, that the Independence Board of Education approves the following Educational Fee Structure for the 2017-2018 school year. A. Business Educational: International Business $15.00 Motion by: Mr. Fortlage Second by: Ms. Mencl Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Ms. Mencl, Mrs. Laski, Mr. Narduzzi Educational Fee Structure 2017-2018 School Year, approved RESOLUTION 2017 133 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. Credentialed Substitute List (Additions) 2017-2018 School Year The Independence Board of Education approves the following additions to the Credentialed Substitute List for the 2017-2018 school year: a. Lindsey Gorman b. Lawrel Kalal c. Sarah Kelly d. Holly Rasnake e. Kim(Sara) Seong f. Brooke Welch g. Elving Otero 2. Supplemental Contracts 2017-2018 School Year The Independence Board of Education approves the following 2017-2018 supplemental contracts: Golf Steve Ambrose Girls JV High School Mark Corpuz Boys JV High School Soccer Brian McDonald Girls Soccer Assistant Coach Summer Curriculum 6 hours Amy Montague Consent Agenda, approved
2017-71 Honors: Curriculum & Technology: Mr. Pennington discussed his new role as Curriculum and Technology Director and plans to show that curriculum is so much more than content and standards; shift the focus to thinking dispositions, essential questioning and student ownership. He also offers hard thinking to challenge current methodologies, open thinking to hear new ideas, and flexible thinking to help develop those ideas. Mr. Pennington indicated that the final IHS chromebooks arrived and being set up. Athletics: Mrs. McGee updated the board on the following fall activities: 156 students participating in HS sports in the fall Girls Golf won the four tournaments they have entered Sophia Trombetta has won medalist honors in all four tournaments as well Boys soccer opens Friday, August 18th with the OHSAA Friday Night Futbol Special at 7:00 PM Football opens on August 25th at Columbia 7:00PM Girls soccer opens August 21st at Oberlin 5:00PM Volleyball opens August 22nd at Revere HS 5:00PM Cross Country opens at Boardman on August 26th 9:00AM Facilities: Mr. Dreiling updated the Board of Education on the following building and grounds project over the summer. Asphalt patching throughout the district. Middle school roof replacement progress. Cement repair and replacement. Primary school restroom repairs. Flooring and repairs and placement through the district. Mechanic interviewing. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Staff In-service August 21 st -22 nd Opening of School August 23 rd Open House: Primary School August 21 st Middle School August 30 th High School August 31 st Labor Day September 4, 2017 Waiver Day - September 25, 2017 M17-54 Mr. Fortlage made a motion to Adjourn at 7:53 p.m.; seconded by Mrs. Laski Roll Call: Voting Aye: Mr. Fortlage, Mrs. Laski, Ms. Mencl, Mr. Narduzzi Adjournment, approved The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. President Jerry Narduzzi Treasurer Eric Koehler (Approved: September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting)