The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Lakewood, County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio, met in regular session in the Horace Mann Elementary School Cafetorium, 1215 West Clifton Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Mrs. Shaughnessy Mr. Favre Ms. Petrie Barcelona Mrs. Beebe Mr. Einhouse #109/12 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion that the Agenda for the Regular Board of Education Meeting Held on May 21, 2012, be approved with the modification that Item A, Certified Appointment, under Other Board Business be moved to the Superintendent s Report. Ms. Petrie Barcelona - Yea DISPOSITION OF MINUTES Board President Shaughnessy called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting Held on May 7, 2012. Mrs. Beebe moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the minutes as published. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mrs. Beebe None
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The Superintendent introduced Matthew McIntyre who introduced the following PTA Council Reflections Contest Honorable Mention recipients: Paula Atfield Honorable Mention in Literature, Middle Grades 6-8 Matthew Dailey Honorable Mention in Photography, Middle Grades 6-8 Maya George Honorable Mention in Visual Arts, Intermediate Grades 3-5 Alex Grunder Honorable Mention in Literature, Middle Grades 6-8 Renee Klann Honorable Mention in Literature, Senior Grades 9-12 Board President Shaughnessy presented each student with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Board. The Superintendent introduced Garfield and Harding Middle School principals, Mark Walter, and Keith Ahearn. Mr. Walter introduced the Garfield Power of the Pen advisors, Barbara Lynch and Dan Smith. Mr. Ahearn introduced the Harding Power of the Pen advisors, Ruth Pangrace, and Pam Shiels. The advisors spoke briefly about the program and introduced the following team members from each school. GARFIELD Student Qualified to Participate in the State Competition Allie Donegan Students Recognized for Participating in Power of Pen Competition Ian Bell Elan DiMacchia Alexis Fallon Erin Gregg Ella Howells Tess Marjanovic Katelyn Martin Kate McHugh Sage Petrone Abigayle Samko Evan Suttell Maura Therber Grace Werner Rhianna Zuby HARDING Student Qualified to Participate in the State Competition Amanda Cabot Veronica Gordon Zak Inak Elena Mulready Hannah Salo Jimmy Toner Students Recognized for Participating in Power of Pen Competition Kent Adams Olivia Berger Lauren Klann Jonny Latsko Melina Lawrence Tess Moran Abbey Stone
Board President Shaughnessy presented Certificates of Recognition to each advisor and student. The Superintendent announced to the Board that his recommendation for the House III Principal position at Lakewood High School was Bradley Leyrer. Superintendent Patterson provided the Board with biographical information on Mr. Leyrer, and requested that the appointment be made on one reading. 1. Certified - Appointment Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion that the resolution be approved on one reading. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mrs. Beebe None
Mr. Leyrer thanked the Board and the Superintendent for the opportunity and said he looked forward to building relationships at Lakewood High School, in the District and in the community. The Superintendent acknowledged the hard work of Cabinet Members, Mr. Berdine, Dr. Bright, Dr. Cahoon, Mr. Gleichauf, and Dr. Palumbo over the past several months in developing the Budget Reduction Plan and recognized Rosemary Wagoner, Heather Burdette and Christine Gordillo for organizing the community and staff meetings that took place earlier in the year. The Superintendent thanked the Board of Education for their patience in the process, the District s employee groups for their willingness to take concessions, building principals for their willingness to think creatively and to the community and staff for their willingness to provide their thoughts and ideas in helping to shape the criteria that resulted in the budget reductions. The Superintendent reviewed information provided to the community at the Community Capstone Meeting held on March 8, 2012. Included in the presentation was a review of expenditures and revenues, the community and staff feedback regarding the areas which were of the highest concern to preserve, the development of a comprehensive recommendation to reduce the projected deficit, and a list of recommended budget reductions. The Budget Reduction Plan, which represents $8.6 million in reductions for FY12, FY13, and FY14, accomplishes three important goals: it minimizes the impact on student achievement; it meets the criteria set by our community; and it will significantly reduce the amount of millage necessary in 2013. The Superintendent recommended that the Board consider the Budget Reduction Plan for adoption on June 4, 2012. This ended the Superintendent s Report.. COMMUNICATIONS Board President Shaughnessy asked if there were any communications received by the Treasurer, the Superintendent or members of the Board. Mr. Favre informed the Board of a Girls on the Run event in Akron that he attended which included 1200 participants. Students from Grant, Emerson, and Lincoln Elementary Schools, as well as Garfield and Harding Middle Schools participate in Girls on the Run. Board President Shaughnessy read a letter from a Lakewood student who asked the Board to consider adding a swing set to the Emerson playground.
Board President Shaughnessy asked if any members of the public would like to speak. Terry Provo, Archdale Avenue, requested that the Board consider renaming Harding Middle School. Board President Shaughnessy replied that the topic was discussed during the Phase II construction process when Harding was rebuilt and it was decided to retain the name for continuity. An Ethel Avenue resident, questioned the elementary school closure proposed in the Budget Reduction Plan. Colleen Clark Sutton, 14013 Clifton Boulevard, asked questions about the school closure, employee group negotiations, and cuts in music and art. Mr. Favre spoke about the unconstitutionality of school funding, how the burden of funding continues to be shifted to the local level, and the state s decision to help fund school rebuilding projects through the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission as a way to offset the financial burden on districts general funds. As the issue of school funding remains unresolved, Mr. Favre asked if there was any movement among school groups or affiliated groups to pursue a resolution to state funding and/or to exert influence to move the state forward on funding the facilities. The Superintendent responded that the legislature is holding reserves, some of which the legislature recently released. Administration is trying to find out what impact the release of those reserves might have on the Lakewood City Schools. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion that the Consent Agenda items be approved. Ms. Petrie Barcelona - Yea
HUMAN RESOURCES I. Report of the Human Resources and Community Services Chairpersons: Mr. Favre, Mr. Einhouse #120/12 1. Certified (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution. #121/12 2. Classified (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution. #122/12 3. Community Recreation and Education (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution.
#123/12 4. A Resolution to Reduce Administrative Staff by Abolishing the Supervisor of Maintenance/Custodial Position and Abolishing the Athletic Manager Position (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution on one reading.
#124/12 5. A Resolution Implementing Job Abolishments and Reductions in Force of Certificated/Licensed Staff (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution on one reading.
#125/12 6. A Resolution Implementing Job Abolishment and Reduction in Force of Classified Staff (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution on one reading.
#126/12 7. A Resolution Implementing a Reduction in Force (Decrease in Work Days) of Classified Position (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution on one reading.
#127/12 8. A Resolution Implementing Job Abolishment (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the resolution on one reading.
#128/12 1. Certified - Resignation OTHER BOARD BUSINESS Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion that the resolution be approved on one reading. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mrs. Beebe None
#129/12 2. Classified Resignations Mr. Favre moved and Mrs. Beebe seconded the motion that the resolution be approved on one reading. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mrs. Beebe None
#130/12 3. Resolution to Approve Board Policy 7540.04 Network Resources and Internet Safety Policy Mrs. Beebe moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion that the resolution be approved. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mrs. Beebe None
The following resolutions were on First Reading and will be considered for action at the June 4, 2012, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. 4. Resolution to Approve Reductions for FY12, FY13, and FY14 5. Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates as Determined by the Budget Commission and Authorizing the Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying Them to the County Auditor 6. TRECA Affiliation Agreement 7. Memorandum of Understanding Between Lakewood Board of Education and Devry University 8. Other There being no other business and no need for an Executive Session, Board President Shaughnessy called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mrs. Beebe None The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Board President Treasurer