STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING JANUARY 3, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING REGULAR MEETING WORK SESSION The joint Organizational and Regular Meeting Work Session 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, January 3, 2013, at the Administration Building, Room 104, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio by the President Pro Tempore, Ruth A. Brickley. 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. Ruth Brickley, Mr. David Frazee, Mr. Richard Micko, Mr. Carl Naso, Mrs. Jennifer Sinisgalli, and Student Liaison, Ms. Sridharan. Mr. Kelley was not in attendance. 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. Libby Davis, Director of Curriculum and Talent Development. This meeting was audio taped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ELECTION AND OATH OF OFFICE BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT TO ONE-YEAR TERM (ORC 3313.14) 13-01-01 Mrs. Sinisgalli nominated Mr. Frazee for president and with no further nominations, it was seconded by Mrs. Brickley and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes, Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; Ms. Herrmann administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Frazee as President. MEETING TURNED OVER TO BOARD PRESIDENT ELECTION AND OATH OF OFFICE BOARD OF EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT TO ONE YEAR TERM (ORC 3313.14) 13-01-02 Mrs. Sinisgalli nominated Mrs. Brickley for vice-president and with no further nominations, it was seconded by Mr. Naso and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes, Mr. Naso, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Frazee, yes. Ms. Herrmann administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Brickley as Vice President. JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 1 of 6
PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPOINTMENT OF LIAISONS TO COMMITTEES FOR ONE-YEAR TERMS A. City Council Ruth A. Brickley, alternate Richard O. Micko (Monthly, 1st and 3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m., City Council Chamber Office) B. Strongsville Education Foundation Ruth A. Brickley (Monthly 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 a.m., Administration Building, Room 104) C. Strongsville PTA Council Richard O. Micko (Monthly, 1st Thursday of the Month - September through May @ 9:30 a.m.) D. Ohio School Boards Association Legislation Richard O. Micko E. Ohio School Boards Association Student Achievement David R. Frazee (Meetings as needed) F. Wellness Committee David R. Frazee (Meetings as needed) G. Finance Committee Carl W. Naso and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli (Meetings as needed) H. Policy Committee Carl W. Naso and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli (Meetings as needed) 13-01-03 Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve the appointment of liaisons to committees for one year terms, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes Mr. Naso, yes; * REAFFIRMATION OF SECOND YEAR OF MRS. RUTH A. BRICKLEY S APPOINTMENT TO POLARIS CAREER CENTER Resolution 13-01-04 * ESTABLISHMENT OF 2013 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES Resolution 13-01-05 Set date, time, and location of Board of Education meeting dates for calendar year 2013. (Exhibit A) JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 2 of 6
* ROBERT'S RULES Resolution 13-01-06 Robert's "Rules of Order" will be used in the absence of Board Policy. * ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE FUND FOR FY 2014 Resolution 13-01-07 According to Section 3315.15 ORC, the Treasurer of the Board of Education has certified that the number of pupils enrolled in the Strongsville City School District is 6,196 as of December 1, 2012. By law, a sum not to exceed two dollars for each child so enrolled or $20,000, whichever is greater, may be set aside from the General Fund to be known as the "Service Fund" to be used only in paying the expenses of the members of the Board of Education actually incurred in the performance of their duties, or of their official representatives when sent out of the school district for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the schools under their charge (ORC 3315.15). Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that a service fund be established by the Board of Education in the amount of $20,000. * RECOMMENDATIONS BY SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORIZING TREASURER Resolution 13-01-08 A. To request advances on taxes collected in 2013. B. To reinvest available funds for 2013 in accordance with Board Policy and established administrative procedures. Results of such investments will be reported in monthly financial reports throughout the year. C. To pay bills within the adopted appropriations in 2013. LEGAL COUNSEL APPOINTMENTS 13-01-09 Moved by Mrs. Brickley that the Superintendent of Schools and his designees be authorized to contact legal counsel as necessary for the successful performance of their duties. Legal counsel is designated to be: Bricker & Eckler; Britton, Smith, Peters & Kalail Co.; Squire, Sanders & Dempsey; Pepple and Waggoner, Ltd.; Hoover Six & Associates, L.L.C.; The Riley Law Firm; and Walter & Haverfield, L.L.P., seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli, and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; * BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES Resolution 13-01-10 Provided that the Board of Education Members receive the minutes of previous meetings at least three or more days in advance of a meeting, authorization is given for the Board to waive reading of the minutes at that meeting. JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 3 of 6
* RESOLUTION REQUESTING NOTIFICATION Resolution 13-01-11 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the resolution requesting that the Board of Education be notified by the Tax Commissioner of any application for exemption from taxation for any property located within the district. The resolution is pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5715.27. * TAX BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014 Resolution 13-01-12 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Tax Budget for Calendar Year 2014 be adopted. (Exhibit B) * BROADCAST OF BOARD MEETINGS Resolution 13-01-13 In accordance with Board Policy 0169.3, Board authorizes the public broadcast of regular Board meetings during the calendar year. * RESOLUTION FOR GROUP HEALTH, VISION AND DENTAL INSURANCE FOR BOARD MEMBERS Resolution 13-01-14 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that Board Members may participate, at their own expense, in group health, vision and dental insurance plans provided to employees of the district. HIRING AUTHORITY 13-01-15 Moved by Mrs. Brickley that the Strongsville Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to employ personnel on a temporary basis between Board meetings, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli, and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 4 of 6
TREASURER S REPORT *A. Purchase Order Overage Exceeding $3000 Resolution 13-01-16 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that, in accordance with the O.R.C. for price increases exceeding the purchase order balance by more than $3,000, the Board approves the following invoice for payment, and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Fiscal Certificate: Vendor Purchase Order P.O. Amount Invoice Amount Polinsky Mellinger 2131064 $10,000.00 $21,967.50 Due Process SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Libby Davis Curriculum Initiatives Ms. Davis presented information on some of the new curriculum initiatives for all levels of education. The teaching staff is learning new strategies and techniques to prepare the students for the new assessment testing which will first be used in the 2014/2015 school year. The Ohio New Learning Standards are based on anchor standards. These standards state that upon graduation the students will have the skills to be college and career ready. The two requested waiver days to be used for professional development were approved by the State. They will be February 15 and May 24. The District will be notified. Mr. Ryba briefly spoke regarding which initiatives will be addressed on those two days. 2. Construction/Renovation Update Mr. Donnelly gave an update on the construction/renovation project. There will be a meeting on January 10 with the OSCC (previously OSFC). Mr. Donnelly will be attending staff meetings to answer questions - January 7 th at the High School and January 9 th at both Middle Schools. There are two public meetings, January 10 th and January 24 th both starting at 7:00 p.m. A Tech Committee has been established. The first Program of Requirements (POR) meeting for the design of the middle school will be held at Center Middle School, from 3:45 to 5:00 on January 30. Mr. Donnelly summarized what has been done to date in regards to gathering information. CONSENT CALENDAR 13-01-17 Moved by Mrs. Brickley to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mrs. Sinisgalli and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 5 of 6
BOARD OF EDUCATION / OTHER A. DISCUSSION ITEM 1. Score Card District Objectives This item will be tabled until a future meeting. MEETING NOTIFICATION 13-01-18 Moved by Mrs. Sinisgalli to schedule the next Regular Board of Education Meeting on January 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m., in the High School Media Center, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville, Ohio, seconded by Mr. Naso and approved on a roll call vote as follows: EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; 13-01-19 Moved by Mrs. Brickley to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, seconded by Mr. Naso and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Entered into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. Resumed public session at 9:39 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 13-01-20 Moved by Mrs. Sinisgalli to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Organizational/Work Session meeting, seconded by Mrs. Brickley and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Sinisgalli, yes; Mrs. Brickley, yes; Mr. Naso, yes; Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. David R. Frazee, President Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 6 of 6