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STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2014

REGULAR MEETING – WORK SESSION The Regular Meeting of the Strongsville Board of Education Work Session and any other items germane to the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014, 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. John Krupinski, Superintendent; and Ms. Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer. This meeting was videotaped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISTRICT GOALS Mr. Naso restated the District Goals which are Student Achievement and Financial Prudence. Mr. Evans gave a recap of what the Board has accomplished this past year. He included a special acknowledgement to Mr. Naso and Mr. Grozan for all their work on the Facilities Development Committee. RECOGNITION - MASTER TEACHER CERTIFICATION The recognition for Ms. Christina Potter, German Teacher, has been rescheduled for January. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Mr. Krupinski complimented all the exceptional artwork that is displayed weekly in room 104. The artwork is also posted on the District website.

Thank you to all our students and their families for their generosity in providing for the needs of many families in our community.

Thank you to the students, staff, parents, and the Strongsville community who contribute so much in helping to create an excellent learning environment in each of our schools.

Happy Holidays and may 2015 be filled with health and happiness. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Grozan commented on a public comment made at a previous meeting regarding the communications package. He extended an open invitation to all to contact him at 440-972-0507.

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TREASURER’S REPORT The financial report for November will be presented at the January Board Meeting. *A. Tax Advancement

Resolution 14-12-01 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the District participates in the 2015 Cuyahoga County Real Property Tax Advance Program. This includes requests for advances of all tax revenues collected in the year 2015. *B. Medical and Prescription Insurance

Resolution 14-12-02 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Medical and Prescription premiums for 2015 be approved.

(Exhibit A)

*C. Dental Insurance

Resolution 14-12-03

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Dental premiums for 2015 be approved.

(Exhibit B) *D. Vision Insurance

Resolution 14-12-04

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Vision premiums for 2015 be approved.

(Exhibit C) *E. Invoice Order Approval

Resolution 14-12-05 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that in accordance with the O.R.C. for after-the-fact invoices, the Board approves the following invoices for payment, and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Fiscal Certificate:

Vendor Purchase Order Date Amount Purchased ESC TO192 11/24/14 $53,429.99 11/07/14 Excess Costs ESC 2151587 11/18/14 $44,372.00 11/06/14 On-line Learning Program The County Tax Budget will be on the January 8th agenda for approval.

Next week, Ms. Herrmann will be meeting with the Board underwriter to see about refinancing some debt obligations at a lower interest rate.

A reminder to parents that all school fees are due by January 9, 2015.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. TIMELY INFORMATION The last day of school for winter break is December 18th. A professional development day is scheduled for December 19th. School will resume on January 5, 2015. 1. Construction/Renovation Update Mr. Krupinski gave an update on the middle school construction project. Mr. Grozan gave an update on the high school renovation project. He then shared a long list of items to be completed. Due to bids received being lower than anticipated, items that were cut from the list of priorities are now included in the list. Thank you to all involved. B. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY No items to report. C. CURRICULUM & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

*1. Student Teacher Placements

Resolution 14-12-06

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following student teachers shall be placed:

Ashley Hobbins --Albion and Center Middle Schools, assigned to Dell-Ann Lewis,

January 12 – May 8, 2015. A student at Kent State University.

Gloria Collins --Strongsville High School, assigned to Kristi Trussa, January 14 – May 1, 2015. A student at Baldwin Wallace University.

Brett Filip --Strongsville High School, assigned to Alisa Bartel and Carol McKnight, January 14 – May 1, 2015. A student at Baldwin Wallace University.

Michelle Janosky --Drake Elementary School, assigned to Debra Solecki, January 14 – May 1, 2015. A student at Baldwin Wallace University.

Daniel Niessen --Strongsville High School, assigned to Lucy Jordan, January 14 – May 1, 2015. A student at Baldwin Wallace University.

Amy Pack-Fleming --Zellers Elementary School, assigned to Jennifer Delancey, January 14 – May 1, 2015. A student at Baldwin Wallace University.

D. PUPIL SERVICES

*1. Cuyahoga County Interagency Agreement

Resolution 14-12-07

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the 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 2014-2015 school year.

(Exhibit D)

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES *1. Retirements – Certificated

Resolution 14-12-08 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated retirements be accepted: Deborah Frey, Grade 5 Teacher, Surrarrer Elementary School, effective June 30, 2014. Russell Jacques, Physical Education and Health Teacher, Strongsville High School, effective June 30, 2015. Jane Salem, Grade 5 Teacher, Kinsner Elementary School, effective June 4, 2015. Tina J. Walczuk, Instrumental Music Teacher, Surrarrer Elementary School, effective June 11, 2015. Retirement – Leadership Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following leadership retirement be accepted:

Jeffrey L. Martin, Special Education Supervisor, Support Services, effective June 30, 2015. *2. Appointment – Certificated – Long-Term Substitute

Resolution 14-12-09 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired: Kristine Gallagher, Long-Term Substitute, Intervention Specialist, salary to be BA/0 at $38,361.00 prorated for 117 days. Effective November 24, 2014. Replacement for Jennifer Lisco, .5 Intervention Specialist and .5 new position due to changes in enrollment. Appointment – Certificated Substitute Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired as a substitute for the 2014-2015 school year. Be it further resolved that this limited contract be non-renewed for the 2015-2016 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 per the substitute salary schedule as follows: $85.00 daily rate; $90.00 (7-19 days); $112.00 (20-59 days) consecutive assignment.

Randhir Chauhan - Education of the Handicapped, Multi-Handicapped Effective November 7, 2014

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *2. Appointments – Non-Certificated Substitutes Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the 2014-2015 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: Aide $7.95; Bus Driver $13.80-$14.30; Cafeteria $7.95; Clerical $7.95; Custodian $9.63; Maintenance $15.00; Mechanic $10.17; Field Trip $14.22.

Deborah Cordero Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor, Special Education Aide/Attendant

Effective November 14, 2014 Kathleen Suplita Special Education Aide/Attendant

Effective November 13, 2014 Appointments – Non-Certificated Supplemental Contracts – Paid Upon Completion Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employees be awarded a supplemental contract for the 2014-2015 school year based upon 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 this position has accepted it. Be it further resolved that these limited contracts be non-renewed for the 2015-2016 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. Keith Belke Wrestling Coach, MS Thomas Smith Wrestling Coach, MS Appointment – Tutor Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employee be hired as a tutor, salary to be $23.90 per hour. Effective November 1, 2014.

Mary Kay McNamara

*3. Continuing Contract Recommendation – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-12-10 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employee be granted a continuing contract: Bonnie Schaffer Effective December 1, 2014

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *4. Service Agreement – Partners for Success and Innovation (PSI), Inc.

Resolution 14-12-11 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enters into an agreement with Partners for Success and Innovation (PSI), Inc. in the amount of $6,300.00 for Speech/Language Pathologist Services to service pupils attending Sts. Joseph and John Inter-Parochial School under auxiliary funding administered to approved non-public schools by local districts. This addendum represents an increase in Speech/Language Pathologist services as approved in the September 18, 2014 Board agenda.

(Exhibit E) *5. Family Medical Leaves – Certificated

Resolution 14-12-12 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leaves be approved:

Lisa Bluemel Effective December 4, 2014 to January 9, 2015 Dean Mates Effective November 24, 2014 to December 19, 2014

Family Medical Leave – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated family medical leave be approved:

Charlotte Mudra Effective November 24, 2014 to December 15, 2014 *6. Volunteers – Sports – Indoor Track

Resolution 14-12-13

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers be approved to coach indoor track for the 2014-2015 season, effective November 1, 2014:

Gail Cobb Timothy Ruese Michael Knapik John Syroney Christopher Koval Dawn Thall Ross Madak

Volunteers – Chaperones Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers be approved as Kids Hope volunteers or to chaperone students:

Tricia Denoto Effective November 12, 2014 to November 12, 2019 Russell Ruebensaal Effective November 14, 2014 to November 14, 2019 Carrie Scullin Effective October 7, 2014 to October 7, 2019

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Mr. Krupinski thanked the PTA Council for their generosity in providing today’s luncheon for the Administrators and support staff. REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER – Richard O. Micko The Chef Training program sells Christmas cookies as a fund raiser. The cost is $28 for 65 cookies. To order, go to Polaris.edu. Orders must be postmarked by December 12, 2014. REPORT ON LEGISLATION – Richard O. Micko The State Legislature is going to holiday break. HB597, which would repeal Common Core, is still pending. It does not appear there is enough support for it to pass out of the house. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS A. City Council – Jane L. Ludwig City Council met on December 1st. Brent Painter represented and promoted Strongsville at a Real Estate Conference held in Chicago. B. Strongsville Education Foundation – Carl W. Naso No report. C. Strongsville PTA Council – Jane L. Ludwig PTA Council held their meeting prior to the Holiday luncheon, Last month, the PTA had Justin Bachman speak to both middle schools. He was very well received and the PTA is looking at another opportunity to have him speak for parents and students in the evening. Next week the PTA is paying to have Todd Waites speak to every elementary school.

All the PTA units are participating in the Reflections program. This year’s theme is “The World would be a better place if …”. D. OSBA Student Achievement – Jane L. Ludwig No report. 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 Policy Committee met on November 25. A number of policies were reviewed that need to be updated to be in compliance. A number of policies were reviewed around “Bring your own device”. C. Facilities Committee – George A. Grozan and Carl W. Naso The next meeting will be held in January. With Hammond Construction’s help, starting next week, different holiday items will pop up on the screen when viewing the construction camera.

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CONSENT CALENDAR 14-12-14 Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the Consent Calendar with the corrections to Item 9E1, retirement date for Deborah Frey changed to June 30, 2014, and Grade change for Jane Salem from Grade 2 to Grade 5, 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 Recognition of Christina Potter will be rescheduled for January. MEETING NOTIFICATION

A. Information

14-12-15 Moved by Mrs. Ludwig to hold a Budget Hearing on January 8, 2015, at 6:45 p.m. in Room 104, of the Administration Building, 13200 Pearl Road, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows: Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 B. Board of Education 2015 Organizational/Work Session Meeting Date

14-12-16 Moved by Mr. Evans to hold the 2015 Organizational /Regular Board of Education–Work Session Meeting on January 8, 2015, in Room 104, of the Administration Building at 7:00 p.m., 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 C. Appointment of President pro tempore for January 8, 2015

14-12-17 Moved by Mr. Evans to appoint Mr. Naso as President pro tempore for the January 8, 2015, Organizational/Work Session Meeting, 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

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EXECUTIVE SESSION 14-12-18 Moved by Mr. Evans to enter into Executive Session to discuss security arrangements and an employee evaluation, 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 7:50 p.m. Resumed public session at 9:49 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 14-12-19 Moved by Mr. Grozan to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Regular Meeting, seconded by Mrs. Ludwig and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Grozan, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. ____________________________ Carl W. Naso, President

____________________________ Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer