STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2014 REGULAR MEETING WORK SESSION The Regular Meeting of the Strongsville Board of Education Work Session and any other items germane to the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the High School Media Center, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville, Ohio, by President, Carl W. Naso. All members of the Board and media were notified of this meeting in compliance with Section 121.22 O.R.C., effective November 28, 1975. The following Board Members answered Roll Call: Mrs. Brickley, Mr. Evans, Mr. Grozan, Mr. Micko, and Mr. Naso. Others present were: Mr. John Krupinski, Superintendent; Ms. Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer; Mr. Cameron Ryba, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Staff Development; Mr. Mark Donnelly, Director of Business Services and Technology; and Ms. Erin Green, Director of Curriculum and Talent Development. This meeting was videotaped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISTRICT GOALS At the work session next month, the Board will begin the process of identifying the metrics, targets, and milestones that will be tracked in order to attain the District Goals Student Achievement and Financial Prudence. PUBLIC COMMENT No comment. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. DISCUSSION ITEM Approximately 58 families attended the meeting for Full-Day Kindergarten at Muraski last evening. Thank you to all who helped to make the meeting a success. For more information on Full-Day Kindergarten, contact Mr. Krupinski at Krupinski@strongnet.org. Kindergarten registration will take place in mid-march. 1. Third Grade Reading Guarantee Mr. Cameron Ryba and Mrs. Erin Green presented information, first, on what Ohio Law is dictating to Ohio Schools as to what is expected of them to meet the Third Grade Reading Guarantee and all its components. Second, what Strongsville Schools is doing to implement the law and the impact it is having on how business is conducted, and how students are prepared for success in fourth grade. Information can be found on the Ohio Department of Education website. FEBRUARY 6, 2014 Page 1 of 4
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) B. CURRICULUM & TALENT DEVELOPMENT *1. Out of State Trip Strongsville High School Ski Club Resolution 14-02-02 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that permission be granted to the Strongsville High School Ski Club to travel to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville, New York. The trip will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 and expenses will be paid by the participating students. C. HUMAN RESOURCES *1. Service Agreement ProCare Therapy, Inc. Resolution 14-02-03 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enters into an agreement with ProCare Therapy, Inc. in the amount of $63.00 per hour for substitute psychological services rendered to students of Center Middle and Albion Middle Schools under the General Fund, effective January 30, 2014. (Exhibit A) D. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY Mr. Donnelly introduced Bill Shurman from Hammond Construction who presented an update on the Middle School and High School bond projects. (Attachment A) 1. Presentation of Transportation Statistics Mr. Donnelly reviewed details on the District s bus fleet as to size, annual cost, etc. He then shared information on bus lease purchasing and the impact it would have to the District. Mr. Krupinski commended the Transportation Department for the wonderful job they do in safely transporting our students to and from school. (Exhibit B) *2. Transportation for Non-Public Students Resolution 14-02-04 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that school bus transportation for the following students be declared impractical for the following reasons: 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. School Student Name Grade Parma Community Elementary Mohan, Atidya K Mohan, Nakshatra K Mohan, Shashini K South Suburban Montessori School Cahal, Sienna 1 FEBRUARY 6, 2014 Page 2 of 4
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) D. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY (continued) *2. 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, pays parents of students attending these schools. This reimbursement will be based on the amount allotted by the State. 3. Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) Program of Requirements and Schematic Design Phase for the High School Renovation 14-02-05 Moved by Mrs. Brickley that the Strongsville Board of Education approves the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) Program of Requirements and the Schematic Design Phase Review Comments for the High School Renovation and agrees to make required revisions (if any), seconded by Mr. Grozan and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 (Exhibit C) 4. Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP) Acknowledging the Commission s Construction Document Phase Review Comments for the New Middle School Early Site Package 14-02-06 Moved by Mrs. Brickley that the Strongsville Board of Education approves the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP) Construction Documents Phase Review Comments for the Middle School Early Site package, seconded by Mr. Grozan and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 (Exhibit D) CONSENT CALENDAR 14-02-07 Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 FEBRUARY 6, 2014 Page 3 of 4
BOARD OF EDUCATION / OTHER Today was the PTA Founders Day awards celebration. Thank you to all the volunteers. Mr. Grozan and Mr. Naso will be the Board representatives for the Facilities Development Committee. EXECUTIVE SESSION 14-02-08 Moved by Mr. Grozan to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations and evaluation of personnel, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Entered into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Brickley did not attend Executive Session. Resumed public session at 10:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 14-02-09 Moved by Mr. Evans to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Work Session, seconded by Mr. Grozan and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 4-0 Meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m. Carl W. Naso, President Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer FEBRUARY 6, 2014 Page 4 of 4
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