STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2015 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, December 10, 2015, at the Administration Building, Room 104, 13200 Pearl 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: Mr. Evans, Mr. Grozan, Mrs. Ludwig, Mr. Micko, and Mr. Naso. Others present were: Mr. Cameron Ryba, Superintendent; Mr. George Anagnostou, Treasurer; Ms. Jenni Pelko, Assistant Superintendent; Ms. Erin Green, Director of Curriculum; Mr. Andy Trujillo, Director of Student Services; and Mr. Mark Donnelly, Director of Business Services. This meeting was videotaped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment was taken to commemorate the 74 th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. DISTRICT GOALS All decisions made by the Board of Education are based on Student Achievement and Growth and Financial Prudence. RECOGNITIONS A. MCDONALD S CHANNEL 5 STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Presenter: Mr. Mark Smithberger, Principal, Strongsville High School Zachary Kahn B. NATIONAL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (NSCAA) TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD VARSITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM Presenter: Mr. Andy Jalwan, Athletic Director Mr. Tobey Cook, Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Jared Anderson, 11 th Grade Captain, Varsity Boys Soccer Team (Team Representative) The meeting continued out of order of the agenda with the Superintendent s Report; Timely Information. DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 1 of 12
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. TIMELY INFORMATION Mr. Ryba invited Ms. Jeanine Hein and Mr. Ryan Serpentini to join him at the podium. Mr. Ryba reviewed that at the homecoming football game in October, the kick-off of a new program, Excellence in Athletics, began. The District will be upgrading the weight room facilities and the wrestling room at the high school, as well as raising funds to put synthetic turf at Pat Catan Stadium and at the new middle school stadium. Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is partnering with the District. Mr. Ryba announced that Serpentini will be the new field name. It will be Serpentini Field at Pat Catan Stadium. Over the next five years, Serpentini Chevrolet will be donating $410.000 to this project. 1. Donation Agreement 15-12-01 Moved by Mr. Evans that the Donation Agreement between the Strongsville City School District and Serpentini Chevrolet be approved as listed in the Exhibit K, seconded by Mrs. Ludwig and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 (Exhibit K) There is a link to the Excellence in Athletics campaign on the District s website, www.strongnet.org. A short recess was had. The meeting continued out of order with Public Comment. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Rich Burson, MCPC Imaging and Printing, spoke on the STEM program in Northeast Ohio. If the District is interested, he would like to share a presentation at a future meeting. Mr. Micko will contact Mr. Burson. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Strongsville City Schools has been selected to start a Junior ROTC program at the high school for the 2016/2017 school year. Thank you to Colonel Evans for his work on the project. Mr. Ryba clarified some confusion regarding middle school honor s classes. There has been no decision made by the District to change, alter or eliminate honors programs. There is a grades 6-8 committee whose charge is to make a recommendation to the Superintendent as to how the 6 to 8 middle school will structure. Honors will be a component of the recommendation. If honors classes are to be altered in anyway, there will be public discussion prior to any decision being made. Professional Development within the District has improved. The tone has gone from feeling like Strongsville Schools was lagging behind, to catching up with other Districts, and now progressing to where Strongsville staff is presenting across the State. Mr. Ryba highlighted some of the conferences and events where our staff have presented and shared some of the positive feedback. The Drake reassignments have been shared with the applicable families and are posted on the District website. DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 2 of 12
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY (continued) There will be a parent/kindergarten informational meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Muraski Elementary School. For parents interested in the full-day kindergarten program, this will be the first opportunity to make a deposit to hold a place for the 2016/2017 full-day program. The transition to the new Administrative Building (formerly Zellers Elementary School) is ahead of schedule. The address is 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH 44136. All the phone numbers and fax numbers remain unchanged. This is the last meeting to be held in Room 104 of the Board of Education Building. Happy Holidays to the community. The last day of school for students is December 18 th. School will resume on January 4, 2016. The District will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. Plans are in the works to offer opportunities for people to visit the buildings that will be demolished as well as the opportunity for taking a memento. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 15-12-02 Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2015 Regular Board of Education Meeting and November 19, 2015 Regular Board of Education Meeting. All district video and audio recordings will be a permanent part of the minutes, seconded by Mr. Grozan and approved on a roll call vote as follows: All Board approved minutes are available at http://schools.strongnet.org/strongsville/minutes.html. TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 *A. Financial Report for Month Ending November 30, 2015 Resolution 15-12-03 (Exhibit A) In response to a question, Mr. Donnelly spoke briefly on the breakfast program offered at the schools. *B. Tax Advancement Resolution 15-12-04 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the District participates in the 2016 Cuyahoga County Real Property Tax Advance Program. This includes requests for advances of all tax revenues collected in the year 2016. (Exhibit B) DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 3 of 12
TREASURER S REPORT (continued) *C. Medical and Prescription Insurance Resolution 15-12-05 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Medical and Prescription premiums for 2016 be approved. *D. (Exhibit C) Dental Insurance Resolution 15-12-06 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Dental premiums for 2016 be approved. *E. (Exhibit D) Vision Insurance Resolution 15-12-07 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Vision premiums for 2016 be approved. *F. (Exhibit E) Invoice Order Approval Resolution 15-12-08 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that in accordance with the O.R.C. for after-thefact invoices, the Board approves the following invoice for payment, and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Fiscal Certificate: *G. Vendor Purchase Order Date Amount Purchased Turnitin LLC 2161432 11/17/2015 $5,298.00 11/16/2015 Computer Program OSBA Legal Assistance Fund Resolution 15-12-09 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Board enters into a contract with OSBA for Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Services for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Cost for this service is $250.00. (Exhibit F) DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 4 of 12
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) B. BUSINESS SERVICES 1. Construction/Renovation Update Mr. Donnelly reiterated that the move to the new Administrative Building (Zellers) is ahead of schedule. The maintenance crew is working very hard and has done a wonderful job with the move. The box lift truck has been invaluable during this transition. Mr. Donnelly gave an update and picture presentation of the middle school construction, and then continued with an update on the high school renovation. 2. Sponsorship Agreement 15-12-10 Moved by Mr. Grozan that the Board of Education approves entering into a five year sponsorship agreement between the Strongsville High School Athletic Department and Under Armour to run from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020. This agreement will provide Strongsville City Schools a $2,500.00 bonus during the first year as well as $7,500.00 for each of the five years, toward select product items, in return for advertising placement during sporting events, purchasing Under Armour apparel, and reproducing game photographs, seconded by Mrs. Ludwig and approved on a roll call vote as follows: *3. Gifts Resolution 15-12-11 Mr. Grozan, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 (Exhibit G) Mr. and Mrs. Larry Beer donated $400.00 to Chapman Elementary School, requesting $100.00 be designated each to Mrs. Baraga s and Mrs. Reiley s classrooms, with the remaining amount to be used at the discretion of the principal. C. CURRICULUM *1. Student Teacher Placement Resolution 15-12-12 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following student teacher shall be placed: Carina Matyas --Surrarrer Elementary School, assigned to Katie Hawk, January 19 May 6, 2016. A student at Cleveland State University. 2. Overnight Trip Strongsville Varsity Wrestling Team Item removed from the agenda. This trip was cancelled. DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 5 of 12
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) C. CURRICULUM (continued) *3. Overnight Trip Strongsville Varsity Wrestling Team Resolution 15-12-13 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that permission be granted to the Strongsville Varsity Wrestling Team for their travel to Alliance, Ohio to participate in the Top Gun Tournament, January 15-16, 2016. Expenses associated with the trip will be paid by the Mustang Wrestling Club. *4. Service Agreement McKeon Education Group (MEG), Inc. (572-Title I Fund, Pass Through Portion) Resolution 15-12-14 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enters into an agreement with McKeon Education Group (MEG), Inc. in the amount of $14,700.00 for three Part-Time Title I Instructors to service pupils attending Sts. Joseph and John Inter-Parochial School under Title I Federal Funding administered to approved non-public schools by local districts. (Exhibit H) D. STUDENT SERVICES *1. STEPS Academy (001-General Fund) Resolution 15-12-15 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville Board of Education enters into an agreement with STEPS Academy in the amount of $70,000.00 for placement of a student with disabilities, for the 2015-2016 school year. (Exhibit I) *2. Cuyahoga County Interagency Agreement (No Cost to the District) Resolution 15-12-16 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville Board of Education enters into an agreement with the Cuyahoga County Local Education Agencies to ensure collaboration within Cuyahoga County regarding the provision of service delivery and transition for young children and families, for the 2015-2016 school year. (Exhibit J) DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 6 of 12
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES *1. Resignation Non-Certificated (006-Food Services) Resolution 15-12-17 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated resignation be accepted: Catherine Hoerig, Cafeteria Hourly assigned to Drake Elementary School. Effective November 19, 2015. *2. Appointment Non-Certificated (001-General Fund) Resolution 15-12-18 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired: Elizabeth Dickson, Bus Aide, 5.58 hours per day, 189 days per year, salary to be Step A at $15.75 per hour. Effective November 23, 2015. Replacement for Gayle Belock. Appointments Certificated Substitutes (001-General Fund) Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the 2015-2016 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule. Be it further resolved that these limited contracts be non-renewed for the 2016-2017 school year and that, to comply with Ohio Revised Code, Section 3319.11, the required written notification of the intention to non-renew be included in the limited contract. Susan Bodrock Career Tech 4-12: Cosmetology Effective November 18, 2015 Michell Rucinski Elementary 1-8; Reading K-12 Effective November 18, 2015 Appointments Non-Certificated Substitutes (001-General Fund) (006-Food Services) Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the 2015-2016 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: Aide $9.13; Bus Driver $15.02; Cafeteria $8.40; Clerical $9.78; Custodian $12.44; Maintenance $14.49; Mechanic $14.49; Special Education Aide/Attendant $11.51; Field Trip $14.50. Amy Hattery Bruce Pirosko Amy Tran Patricia Walker Bus Aide, Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor, Special Education Aide/Attendant Effective October 16, 2015 Bus Driver Effective November 18, 2015 Monitor, Special Education Aide/Attendant Effective November 11, 2015 Custodian Effective November 23, 2015 DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 7 of 12
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *2. Appointment Certificated Supplemental Contract Paid Upon Completion (001-General Fund) Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employee be hired for the 2015-2016 school year. Be it further resolved that this limited contract be non-renewed for the 2016-2017 school year and that, to comply with Ohio Revised Code, Section 3319.11, the required written notification of the intention to non-renew be included in the limited contract. Salary to be paid upon completion. Brian King Pep Band, SHS Appointments Non-Certificated Supplemental Contract Paid Upon Completion (001-General Fund) Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employees be hired for the 2015-2016 school year based upon receipt of clear FBI/BCI background check, NFHS, Concussion Certificate, CPR, and Pupil Activity Permit. These contracts have been offered to those employees of the District who have a certificate of a type described in Section 3319.08 of the Ohio Revised Code and no such employee qualified to fill the listed position has accepted it. Be it further resolved that these limited contracts be non-renewed for the 2016-2017 school year and that, to comply with Ohio Revised Code, Section 3319.11, the required written notification of the intention to non-renew be included in the limited contract. Salary to be paid upon completion. Michael Bolger Joseph DeLuca Albert Madsen.5 Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS.5 Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS *3. Stipends Professional Development Presenters (590-Title II-A) Resolution 15-12-19 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be paid the following stipends for planning and preparation for the November 3, 2015 professional development sessions. Stipends to be paid by verification from the Curriculum Department. Alexandra Boron $50.00 Joseph Yuska $50.00 *4. Leave Certificated Family Medical Resolution 15-12-20 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leave be approved: Teresa Mizerik December 1, 2015 to December 11, 2015 DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 8 of 12
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *4. Leaves Non-Certificated Family Medical Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated family medical leaves be approved: Deborah Flaherty November 20, 2015 to December 30, 2015 Terry Kosek November 13, 2015 to December 23, 2015 Brian Rinas November 12, 2015 to December 10, 2015 Jean Shuleva November 5, 2015 Intermittent Gail Trimper December 2, 2015 Intermittent Leave Non-Certificated Injury Leave Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated injury leave be approved: Leave Certificated Parental Wayne Prochaska November 18, 2015 to December 11, 2015 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated parental leave extension be approved: Cheryl Rusch Extension to April 1, 2016 *5. Volunteers Chaperones Resolution 15-12-21 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following persons be approved as volunteers: Charles Hennon October 5, 2015 to October 5, 2020 Robert Strong October 7, 2015 to October 7, 2020 Nathan Weiss October 2, 2015 to October 2, 2020 REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER Richard O. Micko In October, some Polaris students attended Young Astronaut Day held at NASA Lewis Research Center. The Polaris teams placed 1 st and 3 rd out of 15 teams. REPORT ON LEGISLATION Richard O. Micko Today, President Obama signed a new law that the No Child Left Behind Act is no longer in effect. It will be replaced with the Every Student Succeeds Act. Each state should be responsible for its own schools. DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 9 of 12
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS A. City Council Jane L. Ludwig, alternate Duke Evans Firefighters were sworn in at the last City Council meeting. B. Strongsville Education Foundation Duke Evans and Carl W. Naso SEF is recruiting new members. The Jockeys and Julips event will be held in May at the Rec Center. C. Strongsville PTA Council Jane L. Ludwig The PTA Council awarded $6000 in grants to various schools throughout the District. They collected 130 new blankets that they donated to the Strongsville Food Bank. Center Middle School s annual Center Gives Back program is accepting donations. The baskets of items will be on sale for purchase December 14 and 15. The proceeds go to less fortunate Center Middle School families. D. OSBA Student Achievement Jane L. Ludwig Ms. Ludwig highlighted the Guided Math Program at Surrarrer Elementary School. E. Wellness Committee Carl W. Naso No report. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Committee Duke Evans and Carl W. Naso No report. B. Policy Committee Duke Evans and Richard O. Micko The committee met on December 2. There are a number of policies under consideration. The 2 nd and 3 rd readings are being waived on the new policy up for adoption this evening in order to be compliant with law. C. Facilities Committee George A. Grozan and Carl W. Naso The next meeting is December 16 at the High School Media Center at 6:30 p.m. The committee is finalizing the 30-year plan. It should be presented within the next 30 to 60 days. CONSENT CALENDAR 15-12-22 Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of item 10C2, seconded by Mrs. Ludwig and approved on a roll call vote as follows: BOARD POLICY Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 A. First Reading (second and third readings waived) Mr. Naso explained the reason the 2 nd and 3 rd readings are being waived for this policy is that the District is required by law to have it in place before the first of the year. Mr. Trujillo explained the specifics of the policy and why it is needed. DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 10 of 12
BOARD POLICY (continued) A. First Reading (second and third readings waived) (continued) 15-12-23 Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the New Policy The Provision of FAPE to Children in Juvenile Detention Centers and Community Corrections Facilities. The second and third readings have been waived, seconded by Mr. Grozan and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 BOARD OF EDUCATION / OTHER Mr. Grozan would like an update regarding the turf project at every Board Meeting. Mr. Ryba shared there is a Turf Committee Meeting on Monday. The committee will provide updates as they progress. On Saturday, the Center Middle School PTA will be collecting used clothing for Easter Seals. Their truck will be parked in the Center Middle School parking lot from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. MEETING NOTIFICATIONS A. Board of Education 2016 Organizational/Work Session Meeting Date 15-12-24 Moved by Mr. Grozan that the Board of Education 2016 Organizational/Work Session be held January 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium of the New Administration Building, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, Ohio, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 B. Appointment of President pro tempore for January 7, 2016 15-12-25 Moved by Mr. Evans to appoint Mr. Naso as President pro tempore for the January 7, 2016, Organizational/Work Session Meeting, seconded by Mr. Grozan and with no further nominations it was approved on a roll call vote as follows: C. Information Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 January 9, 2016 9:00 a.m. Special Board of Education Meeting, Executive Session Media Center, New Administration Building, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, Ohio DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 11 of 12
EXECUTIVE SESSION 15-12-26 Moved by Mr. Evans to enter into Executive Session to consider the discipline of a public employee or official, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and evaluation of personnel, seconded by Mrs. Ludwig and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Micko, yes, Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Entered into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. Resumed public session at 10:29 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 15-12-27 Moved by Mr. Grozan to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Regular Meeting, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Carl W. Naso, President George K. Anagnostou, Treasurer DECEMBER 10, 2015 Page 12 of 12