STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUGUST 5, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING WORK SESSION The Special 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, August 5, 2004 at the Administration Office, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio by the President, Wayne J. Belock. 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: Mr. Belock, Mrs. Brickley, Mr. Gusman and Mrs. Sinisgalli. Mrs. Grady was absent. Others present were: Mr. James Gray, Superintendent, Mr. Bill Parkinson, Treasurer, Mrs. Vicki Brian, Director of Human Resources and Mr. John Schroth, Director of Technology. This meeting was video taped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INFORMATIONAL ITEM A. S.E.L.F. (Social and Emotional Learning for the Future) Committee Presentation TREASURER S REPORT Mrs. Eileen Clymer A. Bond Refinancing Mr. Jeff Rink and Mr. Jeff Freese, Key Bank Representatives B. Discussion Item Star Bank - Moving Money from Checking to Investment (See Exhibit A)
2 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. TIMELY INFORMATION 1. 1-Mill Permanent Improvement Renewal Tax Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the placement of a 1-Mill Permanent Improvement Renewal Tax before the voters at the general election in November 2004. The Superintendent further recommends that the Board of Education authorize the law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey to prepare the ballot language for the tax measure. 04-08-01 Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve the placement of a 1-Mill Permanent Improvement Renewal Tax before the voters at the general election in November 2004. The Superintendent further recommends that the Board of Education authorize the law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey to prepare the ballot language for the tax measure, seconded by Mr. Gusman and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Gusman, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Belock, yes. B. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Additional Staffing 04-08-02 Moved by Mr. Gusman to approve the hiring of addition staffing requests including Assistant H. R. Director at $80,000; Director of Communications and Information at $90,000; and Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum and Testing at $80,000, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Gusman, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Belock, yes. 2. Substitute Rates 3. Update on Strategic Planning Process 4. Leadership Handbook C. LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Leadership Handbook be approved as presented. 04-08-03 Moved by Mr. Gusman to approve the Leadership Handbook, seconded by Mrs. Brickley and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Gusman, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Belock, yes.
3 D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 1. Resignation - Non-Certificated Resolution 04-08-04 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated resignation be accepted: Paula Bowen, Data Input Specialist assigned to Human Resources, effective August 15, 2004, reason, to accept another position in the district. Maria Melchiorre, 2.5 hour monitor assigned to Kinsner Elementary School, effective August 24, 2004, reason, to accept another position in the district. * 2. Appointment - Non-Certificated Resolution 04-08-05 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired: Richard Buckway, Brookpark, Ohio, Skilled Maintenance Worker, 260 day position, 8 hours per day, $18.57 per hour, effective August 2, 2004. Replacement for James Kuite. Appointments Certificated Resolution 04-08-06 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired: Michelle M. Borelle, Norton, Ohio, Psychologist, 185 day position. Salary to be $57,095, MA+50 with 8 years experience. Replacement for Kathryn Gute. Melissa S. Harper, Parma, Ohio, Music Teacher, 185 day position. Salary to be $39,129, Master s with 2 years experience. Replacement for Joanne Farrell. Denise Noll, Brunswick, Ohio, Small Group Instructor, 182 day position, 8.02 hours per day. Salary to be $23.81 per hour. Replacement for Mary Kay Shank. Appointment Leadership Resolution 04-08-07 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following leadership personnel be hired: Paula Bowen, Strongsville, Ohio, Human Resource Specialist, 250 of 260 day position, salary to be $32,500 prorated to $31,250.00, effective August 16, 2004. R. Todd Clifford, Columbus, Ohio, Elementary Principal, 205 day position, salary to be $68,555, Master s plus 45, with a $3,750 educational increment. Replacement for Kathy Jordan. Sandra S. Vore, Amherst, Ohio, EMIS Coordinator, 245 of 260 day position, 8 hours per day, salary to be $43,500.00 prorated to $40,990.00, effective August 23, 2004.
4 D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) * 2. Appointment - Certificated Supplemental - Additional Time Resolution 04-08-08 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated supplemental contract for additional time (duties before and after the school day, weekends, and evening conferences) be approved for the 2004-05 school year. Salary to be prorated: Michelle M. Borelle $1418.00 Psychologist Appointment - Certificated Supplemental - Extended Time Resolution 04-08-09 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated supplemental contract for extended time be awarded for the 2004-05 school year: Days before Days after School Starts Schools Ends Michelle Borelle 5 5 Appointments - Certificated Supplementals Resolution 04-08-10 Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that conditional supplemental contracts be awarded to the following personnel for the 2004-2005 school year based upon receipt of pupil activity certificate and CPR and First Aid Training. Salary to be paid upon completion. Steve Cika Jr. Jeff Port 7 th Gr. Asst. Football Coach - AMS 8th Gr. Asst. Football Coach - AMS * 3. Change in Status - Non-Certificated - Reinstatement of Hours Resolution 04-08-11 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that a change in status be approved for the following non-certificated employees due to reinstatement of custodial hours: Dean DiLuciano, change from a 6 hour and a 2 hour position to 8 hours per day, 260 day position, effective August 1, 2004. Larry Martin, change from 4 hours per day to 7 hours per day, 260 day position, effective August 1, 2004. Richard Ochocki, change from 4 hours per day to 6 hours per day, 260 day position, effective August 1, 2004. James Roberts, change from 4 hours per day to 6 hours per day, 260 day position, effective August 1, 2004.
5 D. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) * 4. Change in Status - Non-Certificated Resolution 04-08-12 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following change in status be made for the following employees: Katica Cebula, rescind resignation approved in the June 24, 2004 Addendum. Status changes from 6 hour Special Education Aide/Attendant to 2.5 hour per day Monitor, salary to be $11.80 per hour effective August 25, 2004. Maria Melchiorre, change from 2.5 hour monitor to 3 hour monitor at Strongsville High School, effective August 25, 2004. Replacement for Robyn Morris. Robyn Morris, was a 3.0 hour Educational Aide, change to a 3.0 hour Educational Aide, salary to be $13.89 per hour, and 2 hour Monitor, salary to be $12.58 per hour, effective August 25, 2004. * 5. Non-Certificated Retirement Resolution 04-08-13 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated retirement be accepted: James Stieg Bus Driver Effective September 1, 2004 * 6. Leadership Salary Adjustment Resolution 04-08-14 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following leadership team members salary be adjusted: Sharon DelMonte $30,879.00 Vi Kline $36,457.00 Theresa Masek $44,615.00 Mary Monchak $37,669.00 Lori Phillipp $32,860.00 Mona Pimpo $34,693.00 Andy Trujillo From $62,895 to 68,555 Effective August 1, 2004 Joan Voegerl $35,868.00 Theresa Williamson $38,805.00 * 7. Family Medical Leave Resolution 04-08-15 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following Family Medical Leave be approved: Curtis Broschk, paid FMLA from July 20, 2004 until August 1, 2004. Unpaid leave begins August 2, 2004.
6 E. TECHNOLOGY * 1. LEEMC Resolution 04-08-16 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the agreement with the Ohio Schools Council to participate in the Lake Erie Educational Media Consortium (LEEMC) be approved for 2004-05 at a cost of $1814.50 which represents a 40.66 % increase from 2003-04 cost (2003-04 cost - $1290.00). Note: The fee structure has been changed to a straight $.25 per pupil fee. (See Exhibit B) 2. Information Item: Email Archival Procedures PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 04-08-17 Moved by Mr. Gusman to approve the Consent Calendar, including addendum, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli and approved on a roll call vote as follows: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Gusman, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Belock, yes. 04-08-18 Moved by Mrs. Sinisgalli to adjourn the Regular Meeting Work Session of the Strongsville Board of Education, seconded by Mrs. Brickley and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Gusman, yes; Mr. Belock, yes. Meeting adjourned at Wayne J. Belock, President William P. Parkinson, Treasurer