TRONGSVILLE CITY CHOOLS

STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

November 17, 2011

7:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting Strongsville High School Media Center

20025 Lunn Road

MISSION

The mission of the Strongsville City Schools, an “Excellent” school district with a tradition of nationally recognized students and staff, is to ensure all students reach their fullest potential, through challenging curriculum and activities, provided by a highly qualified, motivated staff, in a safe, supportive environment, with up-to-date facilities and technology – in partnership with the community.

S STRONGSVILLE BOARD

OF EDUCATION

Jennifer A. Sinisgalli, President David R. Frazee, Vice President

Ruth A. Brickley David M. Gusman

Carl W. Naso

Stephanie Gowan Student Liaison Member

Jefferey R. Lampert, Superintendent

William P. Parkinson, Treasurer

WELCOME! Thank you for taking time out of your busy life to join us. We appreciate your presence and involvement. The Agenda We review a draft agenda prior to our meetings. The agenda may deal with curriculum, budget, personnel, facilities, school transportation and/or long-range planning. It includes supporting materials to assist us with decisions. Additionally, you have the opportunity to speak during the Public Comment portion of our agenda. We welcome your comments; however, we do ask that you abide by the guidelines of our Policy 0169.1.

0169.1 Public Participation at Board Meetings The Board of Education recognizes the value to school governance of

public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest.

In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the

Board shall provide a period for public participation at every regular meeting of the Board and at those public meetings of the Board during which action may be taken and publish rules to govern such participation in Board meetings.

The presiding officer of each Board meeting at which public participation is

permitted shall administer the rules of the Board for its conduct. The presiding officer shall be guided by the following rules: A. Public participation may be permitted 1. as indicated on the order of business. 2. before the Board takes official action on any issue of

substance. 3. at the discretion of the presiding officer.

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0169.1 Public Participation at Board Meetings (continued) B. Anyone having a legitimate interest in the actions of the Board

may participate during the public portion of a meeting. C. Attendees may register their intention to participate in the public

portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. D. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic

unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.

E. The presiding officer may: 1. interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant's statement

when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant;

2. request any individual to leave the meeting when that

person does not observe reasonable decorum; 3. request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the

removal of a disorderly person when that person's conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting;

4. call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when

the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action;

5. waive these rules. R.C. 3313.20

Thank You for Supporting Our Schools School Board Members are elected officials who devote many hours to our schools. We serve on the Board because we care about providing high quality schools in our community. You are probably here tonight because you care, too. We welcome your interest and comments! Involved and informed parents and citizens are our best allies in guaranteeing excellent public education.

STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Jennifer A. Sinisgalli, President David R. Frazee, Vice-President

Ruth A. Brickley David M. Gusman Carl W. Naso Jefferey R. Lampert, Superintendent William P. Parkinson, Treasurer

THE REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS ARE PRESENTED OVER WIDE OPEN WEST AND TIME WARNER LOCAL CABLE CHANNELS AND ARE AVAILABLE AS PODCASTS ON OUR WEBSITE, http://weblog.strongnet.org/weblog/boe/. ALL MEETINGS ARE RECORDED. ALL DISTRICT VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS WILL BE A PERMANENT PART OF THE MINUTES AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST THROUGH THE TREASURER'S OFFICE.

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Strongsville High School Media Center 20025 Lunn Road

November 17, 2011

7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present Not Present Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee Stephanie Gowan David M. Gusman Carl W. Naso Jennifer A. Sinisgalli 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECOGNITION A. CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL – FOX TV-8 COOL SCHOOL Presenter: Mrs. Jennifer Pelko, Principal, Center Middle School

Olivia Abdallah, Center Cool School Student Representative to Fox TV-8 Zachary Kahn, Center Cool School Student Representative to Fox TV-8

5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 6. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 7. PUBLIC COMMENT

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 20, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting November 3, 2011 Regular Board of Education Work Session Meeting All district video and audio recordings will be a permanent part of the minutes. All Board approved minutes are available at http://schools.strongnet.org/strongsville/minutes.html. Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Carl W. Naso Jennifer A. Sinisgalli 9. TREASURER’S REPORT * A. Financial Report for Month Ending October 31, 2011 (Exhibit A) * B. County Auditor Official Certificate of Estimated Resources Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources be approved. (Exhibit B) * C. Amended Permanent Appropriations Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Amended Permanent Appropriations be approved. (Exhibit C) * D. Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budget Revision

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the following Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budget Revision for FY12 be approved:

School/Program Fund From To

Drake Elementary School Public School Support 018-9200 $9,240 $12,440

(Exhibit D)

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011 9. TREASURER’S REPORT * E. Return of Advance

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that advances totaling $141,500 be returned to the General Fund (001):

School/Program Fund/SCC Amount Uniform School Supplies – Chapman 009-9110 $10,000 Uniform School Supplies – Drake 009-9200 $ 8,000 Uniform School Supplies – Muraski 009-9210 $22,000 Uniform School Supplies – Kinsner 009-9220 $12,000 Uniform School Supplies – Surrarrer 009-9300 $ 8,000 Uniform School Supplies – Whitney 009-9310 $ 6,000 Uniform School Supplies – Zellers 009-9320 $ 7,000 Uniform School Supplies – Albion MS 009-9700 $10,000 Uniform School Supplies – Center MS 009-9800 $13,500 Uniform School Supplies – High School 009-9900 $35,000 Student Council – High School 200-9941 $10,000

* F. Invoice Order Approval

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

Vendor Purchase Order Date Amount Purchased

Squire, Sanders & 2121017 09/27/11 $3,471.47 09/01/11 Dempsey Legal Fees 10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. TIMELY INFORMATION

B. CURRICULUM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT

* 1. Student Teacher Placements Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

student teachers shall be placed:

Vincent Isaac -- Whitney and Muraski Elementary Schools, assigned to Kathy Amari, January 17 – May 4, 2012. A student at Kent State University.

Ashley Pierce -- Whitney Elementary School, assigned to Karen

Halm, January 17 – May 4, 2012. A student at Kent State University.

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011 10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

B. CURRICULUM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT * 1. Student Teacher Placements (continued)

Andrew Arnold -- This student has a double placement to satisfy the

university’s requirements. Drake Elementary School, assigned to Terry Hoffland, January 17 – March 9, 2012, and Center Middle School, assigned to Christopher Koval, March 12 – May 4, 2012. A student at Cleveland State University.

C. PUPIL SERVICES * 1. Applewood Centers, Inc.

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville Board of Education enter into a tuition/excess cost agreement with Applewood Centers, Inc. to cover the education of students with disabilities for the 2011-2012 school year at a cost of $34,047.40. (Cost for the 2010-2011 school year was $31,132.00.)

(Exhibit E) * 2. Hudson City School District

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville Board of Education enter into a contract with Hudson City School District for admission of a student with disabilities for the 2011-2012 school year. (Exhibit F)

* 3. Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville Board of Education enter into a contract with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for admission of a student with disabilities for the 2011-2012 school year. (Exhibit G)

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 1. Resignation – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated resignation be accepted: Krista Shephard, Substitute assigned to Strongsville City Schools, effective October 27, 2011. Christine Vento, Substitute assigned to Strongsville City Schools, effective October 26, 2011. * 2. Appointment – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be approved: Donna Perrine, Custodian, 260 day position, 6 hours per day, $17.71 per hour, effective October 31, 2011. Appointment – Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be approved: Victoria Rydzinski, Long-Term Substitute Intervention Specialist, 137 of 184 day position, $34,779.00 salary prorated, effective October 31, 2011. 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 2011-2012 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: Aide $7.43; Bus Driver $13.80- $14.30; Cafeteria $7.40; Clerical $7.76; Custodian $9.63; Maintenance $9.90; Mechanic $10.17; Field Trip $14.22. Kristi Clifford Monitor, Cafeteria Hourly, Special Education Aide/Attendant, Clerk Effective November 1, 2011 Elizabeth Goins Bus Aide, Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor Effective October 19, 2011 Luisa Silvestre Cafeteria Hourly Effective October 20, 2011

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 2. Appointments – Certificated Substitutes

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the 2011-2012 school. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: $85.00 daily rate; $90.00 (7-19 days); $112.00 (20-59 days) consecutive assignment. Jeffery Eicher, Jr. Health P-12 Effective October 14, 2011 Carol Falk Early Childhood P-3, Generalist 4-5 Effective October 12, 2011

Appointment – Non-Certificated Supplemental Contract

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be awarded a supplemental contract for the 2011-2012 school year based upon receipt of pupil activity certificate and CPR. This position has been offered to those employees of the district who have a certificate of a type described in Section 3319.11 of the Revised Code and no such employee qualified to fill this position has accepted it. Salary to be paid upon completion. Andrea McGhee 9th Grade Cheerleading Coach - SHS

* 3. Non-Certificated Changes in Hours – Bus Aides and Bus Drivers Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following changes in hours be approved effective October 17, 2011: BUS AIDES Gayle Belock From 5.08 to 4 hours per day Margaret Berk From 4.92 to 4.33 hours per day Karen Figush From 7.08 to 7.58 hours per day Charlotte Koz From 4.0 to 4.08 hours per day Karen Lawrence From 5.5 to 5.0 hours per day for 188 days, and 2.0 hours per day for 153 days Mary Leindecker From 4.92 to 5.08 hours per day for 188 days, and 2.0 hours per day for 153 days BUS DRIVERS Maureen Albietz From 8.0 to 7.67 hours per day Martin Barrett From 5.0 to 4.92 hours per day Susan Beres From 5.5 to 5.42 hours per day for 188 days, and 2.0 hours per day for 153 days

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 3. Non-Certificated Changes in Hours – Bus Aides and Bus Drivers (continued) Denise Blauman From 5.58 to 5.75 hours per day Annette Bokar From 4.83 to 5.0 hours per day Joseph Borovicka From 5.33 to 5.67 hours per day Jill Bush From 4.75 to 5.08 hours per day Michalan Capitoni From 4.67 to 5.58 hours per day Jeffrey Clevenger From 5.25 to 5.33 hours per day Catherine Clevenger From 7.33 to 7.5 hours per day Kimberly D’Achille From 5.17 to 5.0 hours per day Lori Deertz From 5.0 to 5.42 hours per day Denise Dell’Anno From 5.5 to 5.25 hours per day Theresa DiSanto From 5.25 to 5.33 hours per day Mary Ann Douglas From 5.42 to 5.58 hours per day Rolland Ferryman From 5.25 to 5.17 hours per day Richard Figush From 4.0 to 4.25 hours per day Diane Forge From 7.08 to 7.83 hours per day Cynthia Hamlin From 5.67 to 6.0 hours per day James Harrison From 4.0 to 5.33 hours per day Charles Haskins From 5.0 to 4.83 hours per day Diana Hess From 5.0 to 5.42 hours per day Marilyn Hocevar From 5.67 to 6.0 hours per day Debra Horvath From 4.83 to 5.33 hours per day Iris Jones From 8.0 to 7.83 hours per day Shirley Kleinschmidt From 6.0 to 7.67 hours per day Michael Koopman From 4.0 to 4.58 hours per day Joanne Macaulay From 7.75 to 8.0 hours per day Harry Matlock From 5.08 to 5.25 hours per day Gail McCauley From 5.0 to 5.75 hours per day Ginger McMillen From 5.0 to 4.83 hours per day Kathleen Mikolajczyk From 6.0 to 5.58 hours per day Susan Musil From 4.0 to 4.75 hours per day Christina Nguyen From 5.17 to 5.42 hours per day Gene Potocar From 5.33 to 5.5 hours per day for 188 days, and 2.0 hours per day for 153 days Norman Randa From 5.33 to 4.25 hours per day Lisa Roach From 5.17 to 5.42 hours per day Annmarie Roff From 5.0 to 4.83 hours per day Cheryl Shrenkel From 7.58 to 7.67 hours per day Laura Snowberger From 5.25 to 6.5 hours per day Kathy Starek From 5.0 to 5.08 hours per day Melissa Steele From 5.0 to 5.42 hours per day Robert Steffien From 5.5 to 5.83 hours per day Ronald Stofan From 5.0 to 5.17 hours per day Kimberly Stradtman From 5.25 to 5.0 hours per day

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 3. Non-Certificated Changes in Hours – Bus Aides and Bus Drivers (continued) Becky Szentpetery From 5.42 to 5.58 hours per day James Thompson From 5.0 to 4.92 hours per day Carol Timko From 5.08 to 5.25 hours per day Carol Ann Timko From 5.17 to 5.42 hours per day Judy Vanderwyst From 5.17 to 5.0 hours per day Paula Williams From 7.75 to 7.92 hours per day Cynthia Wilson From 5.08 to 5.17 hours per day Karen Wise From 5.42 to 5.33 hours per day John Yelsik From 5.25 to 5.58 hours per day * 4. Change in Status – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated change in status be approved: Geraldine Boone, Monitor, change from 2 to 3 hours per day, effective October 17, 2011. * 5. Family Medical Leave – Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leave be approved: Angela Sermak, effective October 31, 2011. * 6. Job Description

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following job description be approved: High School Main Office Clerk – Clerk I (Exhibit H)

E. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY * 1. Tri-Rivers Educational Computer Association (TRECA) Core Service Agreement Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the

agreement between Tri-Rivers Educational Computer Association (TRECA) and the Strongsville City Schools be approved to provide information technology services for 2012-2013.

(Exhibit I)

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

E. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY * 2. Gifts

Westfield SouthPark presented Drake Elementary School with a check in the amount of $2,500.00 as winner of the “Give Back to School” program, which will be put toward purchasing improved technology for the classrooms.

Strongsville Football League donated $300.00 to the Strongsville City Schools to be used toward the maintenance and line painting at Taliak Field behind Center

Middle School.

Martha McKim donated 29 young adult fiction books valued at $184.50 to the Albion Middle School Library. Strongsville Chamber of Commerce donated $1,000.00 to be used toward the purchase of a new digital sign for the front of Strongsville High School. Bethany Britt donated miscellaneous art supplies, games, puzzles, CDs, videos and a Leapster to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool. Dan McGuire and Gayle Catinella donated $200.00 to fund expenses for the Strongsville High School Marching Band to travel during the 2011 season.

11. REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER – David R. Frazee 12. REPORT ON LEGISLATION – David M. Gusman 13. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS A. City Council – David R. Frazee and Ruth A. Brickley (alternate) B. Strongsville Education Foundation – Ruth A. Brickley C. Strongsville PTA Council – Jennifer A. Sinisgalli D. OSBA Student Achievement – David R. Frazee E. Wellness Committee – Ruth A. Brickley and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli 14. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Committee – David M. Gusman and Carl W. Naso B. Policy Committee – Ruth A. Brickley and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011 15. CONSENT CALENDAR

Action by the Board of Education in “Adoption of Consent Calendar” at this point of the agenda means that all items appearing in this agenda with asterisks (*) (which items constitute the “consent calendar”) are adopted by one single motion, unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that such items be removed from the “consent calendar” and voted upon separately.

Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No

Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Carl W. Naso Jennifer A. Sinisgalli 16. BOARD OF EDUCATION 17. OTHER 18. MEETING NOTIFICATION

A Special Board of Education Meeting – Work Session will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Administration Building, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio.

Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Carl W. Naso Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

A Regular Board of Education Meeting – Work Session will be held Thursday, December 1, 2011, 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Administration Building, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio. A Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Thursday, December 8, 2011, 7:00 p.m. in the Strongsville High School Media Center, 20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville, Ohio.

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AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 2011 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No

Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Carl W. Naso Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

Entered into Executive Session at ____________p.m.

Resumed public session at ______________p.m. 20. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Carl W. Naso Jennifer A. Sinisgalli Meeting adjourned at ________________ p.m.