NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 210 The North Ridgeville Board of Education met in Special Session on August 1, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the North Ridgeville Academic Center Superintendent s Conference Room. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The following members were present and answered to roll call: Mrs. Kelly McCarthy, Mrs. Marci Saxon, Mrs. JoAnna Timura, and Mr. Frank Vacha. Mr. Robb Lyons arrived at 5:35 p.m. FINALIZATION OF AGENDA EDUCATION REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS POLICY COMMITTEE Resolution 17:8-243 ADOPT BOARD POLICY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the Second Reading and Adoption of the Grading and Reporting revised Board Policies listed below: a. Policy File: IKA/IKAB- Grading Systems/Student Progress Reports to Parents b. Policy File: IKA/IKAB-R- Regulations for Grading Systems/Students Progress Reports to Parents The above Board Policies received First Reading by the BOE on the May 26, 2017 Special Agenda. Moved by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Mr. Vacha, that the Board of Education approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Policy File IKA listed above. ROLL CALL: Lyons Yes, Vacha Yes, Saxon Yes, Timura Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion Resolution 17:8-244 ADOPT BOARD POLICY FIRST READING OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the First Reading and Adoption of the Technology revised Board Policy listed below: a. Policy File EDEB- Technology Program- Electronic use of devices for students The above policies are scheduled to receive Second Reading and Adoption by the BOE on the August 15, 2017 Regular Agenda.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 211 Moved by Mr. Vacha, seconded by Ms. Timura, that the Board of Education approve the First Reading and Adoption of Policy File EDEB as listed above. ROLL CALL: Vacha Yes, Timura Yes, Lyons Yes, Saxon Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Need the following resolution for the REGULAR Board meeting on August 15 th. a. Resolution for Delegate and Alternate to Attend The 2017 Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Resolution 17:8-245 CONSENT AGENDA EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS CERTIFIED STAFF LEAVE REPLACEMENT It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certificate Staff Leave Replacement listed below: Doberstein, Joshua M. - as a First Grade Leave Replacement Teacher at Liberty Primary School effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at B.A., Step 1 of the Board approved salary schedule. Waite, Lauren Nicole - as an Intervention Specialist Leave Replacement at the High School effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at B.A., Step 2 of the Board approved salary schedule. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO APPOINT NON-CERTIFIED/NON-LICENSED INDIVIDUALS TO SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING POSITIONS It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the supplemental resolution as presented below: WHEREAS, the North Ridgeville Board of Education strives to appoint qualified, certified/licensed employees to fulfill supplemental contracts; and WHEREAS, the Board has offered the following supplemental positions to certified/licensed employees of the District; and WHEREAS, no such employees qualified to fill the positions have accepted them; and WHEREAS, the positions were then advertised to certified/licensed individuals who are not employed by the Board; and WHEREAS, no such persons qualified to fill the positions have accepted them; and
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 212 WHEREAS, the Board has deemed the following non-licensed/non-certified individuals identified below as qualified to fill the supplemental positions; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the North Ridgeville Board of Education, in compliance with O.R.C. 3313.53(D), awards the following supplemental contracts, for the 2017-2018 contract year only, to the following individuals: Larsick, Alexander - Assistant Women s Cross Country Coach - High School Jalowiec, Rachel N. - Rangerette - Color Guard Fall Reaser, Shannon Marie - Head Women s 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Stanziano, Alexandria Nicole - Head Women s 8th Grade Volleyball Coach UNPAID VOLUNTEERS It is recommended that the Board of Education recognize the unpaid volunteers listed below: Banugaria, Umang - Volunteer at High School Zupan, Matthew - Volunteer at High School ADJUSTMENTS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Administrative Staff adjustments listed below: Capretta, David C. - adjust contract from the Director of Alternative Education with compensation at $71,440.80 to a one-year Assistant Principal effective August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018, with compensation at APMA, Step 2 effective for the 2017-2018 contract year. This adjustment is due to the reassignment of administrative duties at the High School. Jarrett, Bradley N. - adjust contract from an Assistant Principal with compensation at APMA+30, Step 2 to a one-year Director of Alternative Education effective August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018 with compensation to be at $72,842 effective for the 2017-2018 contract year. This adjustment is due to the reassignment of administrative duties at the High School. CERTIFIED STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Staff adjustment listed below: Strinka, Rachel Sue - adjust contract from a.80 F.T.E. Speech, Language/Pathologist to a 1.0 F.T.E. Speech, Language/Pathologist effective for the 2017-2018 contract year. This adjustment is due to a shared service agreement with another District.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 213 SUPPORT STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Support Staff adjustment listed below: Abed, Hannia - adjust compensation from Level 1, Step 1 to Level 1, Step 3 effective July 1, 2017. LEAVES CERTIFIED STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Staff Leave of Absence listed below: Barberic, Kerri Anne - unpaid Personal Leave effective August 30, 2017 through October 1, 2017. Kerri plans to return to work on October 2, 2017. SUPPORT STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Support Staff Leave of Absence listed below: Wood, Corena Lucette - unpaid Personal Leave effective for the 2017-2018 contract year. Corena plans to return to work for the 2018-2019 contract year. RESIGNATIONS SUPPORT STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Support Staff resignation listed below. Leonard, Nancy C. - resignation as a Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide/Classroom at the Early Childhood Learning Center at Fields-Sweet effective July 26, 2017. Taylor, Jeffrey resignation as Head Custodian at Liberty Primary School effective July 18, 2017. Traut, Timothy Thomas - resignation as a Bus Driver in the Transportation Department effective July 26, 2017. CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Substitute resignation listed below. Brazwell, Kajal U. - effective July 27, 2017 Gross, Jesse - effective July 27, 2017
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 214 Moved by Mr. Vacha, seconded by Ms. Saxon, that the Board of Education accept the Consent Agenda as presented above. ROLL CALL: Vacha Yes, Saxon Yes, Lyons Yes, Timura Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion EMPLOYMENT Resolution 17:8-246 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Administrative Staff appointment listed below. Ameen, Samuel - as Manager of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs effective August 9, 2017 through June 30, 2019. Compensation will be $50,000.00, prorated for the first year (2017-2018) of this contract with a performance incentive of $1,500.00 and salary to be determined by the Superintendent for the second year (2018-2019) of this contract. THIS IS A REPLACEMENT POSITION. Moved by Ms. Timura, seconded by Mr. Lyons, that the Board of Education accept the Administrative Staff as presented above. ROLL CALL: Timura Yes, Lyons Yes, Saxon Yes, Vacha Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion Resolution 17:8-247 CERTIFIED STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Staff appointment listed below. Custar, Andrew - as an Intervention Specialist at the High School effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at M.A.+15, Step 6 of the Board approved salary schedule. This is a replacement position. Miadock, Rebecca Ashley - as a Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher at the Academic Center effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at B.A., Step 5 of the Board approved salary schedule. This is a replacement position. Moved by Mr. Vacha, seconded by Mr. Lyons, that the Board of Education accept the Certified Staff as presented above. ROLL CALL: Vacha Yes, Lyons Yes, Saxon Yes, Timura Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion Resolution 17:8-248 SUPPORT STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Support Staff appointment listed below. Bade, Annette Louise - as a six (6) hour Bus Driver in the Transportation Department effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at Level A, Step 1 of the Board approved salary schedule. This is a replacement position.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 215 Hill, Kristine L. - as a three and one-half (3.5) hour Paraprofessional, Auxiliary Aide/Crossing Guard at the Ranger High Tech Academy effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at Level B, Step 2 of the Board approved salary schedule. This is a replacement position. Johnson, Janelle M. - as a six (6) hour Bus Driver in the Transportation Department effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at Level A, Step 1 of the Board approved salary schedule. This is a replacement position. Resar, Kayla R. - as a six and one-half (6.5) hour Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide/Classroom at the Early Childhood Learning Community - Preschool effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at Level A, Step 2 of the Board approved salary schedule. This is a replacement position. Riedeman, Alexandria R. - as a six (6) hour Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide/Classroom Personal Aide at Murray Ridge effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at Level A, Step 2 of the Board approved salary schedule. This is a replacement position. Scott, Betsy J. - as a six (6) hour Bus Driver in the Transportation Department effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at Level A, Step 3 of the Board approved salary schedule. Betsy is a retire-rehire. Shepard, Maureen E. - as a seven (7) hour Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide/Classroom at the High School effective for the 2017-2018 contract year only. Compensation will be at Level A, Step 1 of the Board approved salary schedule. This position was approved at the July 18, 2017 Board meeting. Moved by Ms. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Vacha, that the Board of Education accept the Support Staff appointments as listed above. ROLL CALL: Saxon Yes, Vacha Yes, Lyons Yes, Timura Yes, McCarthy - Yes. Motion AGREEMENTS Resolution 17:8-249 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement to the North Ridgeville Police Department for one-half of the School Resource Officer s salary and benefits in the amount of $34,632 for the 2017-2018 school year. Moved by Mr. Vacha, seconded by Ms. Timura, that the Board of Education approve the School Resource Officer payment for the 2017-2018 year as listed above. ROLL CALL: Vacha Yes, Timura Yes, Lyons Yes, Saxon Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 216 Resolution 17:8-250 DECLARATION OF IMPRACTICALITY It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS the student(s) identified below have been determined to be residents of this school district, and eligible for transportation services; and WHEREAS after a careful evaluation of all available options, it has been determined that it is impractical to provide transportation for these student(s) to their selected school(s); and WHEREAS the following factors as identified in Revised Code 3327.02 have been considered: 1. The time and distance required to provide the transportation; 2. The number of pupils to be transported; 3. The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel and administration; 4. Whether similar or equivalent service is provided to other pupils eligible for transportation; 5. Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules; 6. Whether other reimbursable types of transportation are available; and WHEREAS the option of offering payment in-lieu-of transportation is provided in Ohio Revised Code: Therefore, be it RESOLVED that North Ridgeville City Schools Board of Education hereby approves the declaration that it is impractical to transport the students identified herein and offers payment in-lieu-of transportation to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the students named listed below: (1) St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception 2680 Stoney Ridge Road Avon, OH 44011 IRN 048116 (2) Holy Trinity School 2610 Nagel Road Avon, OH 44011 IRN 048116
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 217 Moved by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Mr. Vacha, that the Board of Education approve the Declaration of Impracticality as listed above. ROLL CALL: Lyons Yes, Vacha Yes, Saxon Yes, Timura Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion Resolution 17:8-251 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PICKUP TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the resolution as presented below: WHEREAS, the following bids were received for the purchase of one (1) pickup truck with snow plow: Nick Abraham $36,983.50 1115 East Broad St. Elyria, OH 44035 Valley Ford Truck $37,393.28 5715 Canal Rd. Cleveland, OH 44125 WHEREAS, the appropriated monies for purchase of the pickup truck with snow plow are to be paid from the Permanent Improvement Fund; and WHEREAS, the bids were evaluated by the district s Head Mechanic and the Director of Operations and recommended to the Board for approval. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the North Ridgeville City School District that the lowest, best and most responsive bid be hereby approved. Nick Abraham $36,983.50 1115 East Broad St. Elyria, OH 44035 FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to notify all bidders of the action taken by the Board of Education. Moved by Ms. Timura, seconded by Ms. Saxon, that the Board of Education Adopt the Resolution to Approve Bids for the Purchase of a Pickup Truck with plow as presented above. ROLL CALL: Timura Yes, Saxon Yes, Lyons Yes, Vacha Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 218 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 1. Special Education Para Needs 2. Community Gym / Parks and Rec Update: Brooke, Kevin and Matt will present to board next Tuesday. 3. Joey Schultz / Athletic Department Student Volunteer - board action? 4. Baseball field renovations: recommendation to renovate field in its current location (set meeting with facilities committee) 5. Important Dates: August 14 Building Principals/Secretaries Return August 16 Parapro Inservice August 17 First AAC August 18 Substitute Inservice August 24 New Teacher Seminar August 25 New Teacher Seminar August 28 Ribbon Cutting August 30 First Teacher Work Day September 6 First Student Day September 8 First Day of Kindergarten September 11 First Day of Preschool 6. Vision and Mission PD for Board/Salary and Job Updates through Personnel Committee and work with Steve and Nylajean. 7. Transportation Update 8. GMP Meeting for NRECLC 9. Ranger Strong Update OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS (1) Update on Community Gymnasium space (2) Ohio Greenspace Grant- Updated (3) Board of Education Scholarship fundraiser Thursday, 8/17/17 at Fiesta Jalapenos (4) North Ridgeville Academic Center grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony- 8/28/17 (5) Update on High School Exterior study NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS (1) (2) (3) Mr. Frank Vacha excused himself at 7:40 p.m. Resolution 17:8-252 ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:08 p.m. It is recommended that the Board of Education enter in Executive Session to Prepare, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees. Moved by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Ms. Saxon, that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session. ROLL CALL: Lyons Yes, Saxon Yes, Timura Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion carried (4-0).
NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 219 Resolution 17:8-253 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO SPECIAL SESSION at 8:50 p.m. It is recommended that the Board of Education exit Executive Session and return to Special Session. Moved by Ms. Timura, seconded by Mr. Lyons, that the Board of Education exit Executive Session and return to Special Session. ROLL CALL: Timura Yes, Lyons Yes, Saxon Yes, McCarthy Yes. Motion carried (4-0). Resolution 17:8-254 ADJOURN 8:50 p.m. It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn this Special Meeting with no action to follow. Moved by Ms. Timura, seconded by Ms. McCarthy, that the Board of Education adjourn this Special Meeting with no action to follow. ROLL CALL: Timura Yes, McCarthy Yes, Lyons Yes, Saxon Yes. Motion carried (4-0). Ms. Kelly McCarthy, President Mr. Michael Verlingo, Treasurer Date