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STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION NOVEMBER 20, 2014 REGULAR MEETING

The Regular Meeting 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, November 20, 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, Ms. Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer; and Mr. Cameron Ryba, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Staff Development.

This meeting was videotaped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISTRICT GOALS Mr. Naso restated the District Goals – Student Achievement and Financial Prudence. This evening, the recommendation from the Board Facilities Development Committee will be discussed. RECOGNITION A. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS – CROSS COUNTRY

2014 OHSAA STATE QUALIFIERS Presenter: Mr. Paul Moses, Athletic Director, Strongsville High School

Mr. John Syroney, Coach, Girls’ Cross Country

▫ Megan Bowman Mr. Michael Knapik, Coach, Boys’ Cross Country

▫ Cameron Davis ▫ Timothy Doyle ▫ Jacob Papish ▫ Grant Powers ▫ Alex Ruch ▫ Phillip Spronz ▫ Zachary Zoloty

A short recess was had. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY On behalf of the Board of Education, Administrators, teaching and support staff, Mr. Krupinski extended holiday wishes for an enjoyable Thanksgiving to the families and community of Strongsville. Thank you to the Strongsville Rotary Club for supplying and constructing the new food bank. The new food bank is located at 13259 Pearl Road. Their phone number is 440-846-0197.

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PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Tracy Joniak commented on a contract with a communications company that was approved at the last Board of Education meeting. Mr. Grozan responded. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14-11-07 Moved by Mrs. Ludwig to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting; October 8, 2014 Special Board of Education Meeting; and October 16, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting. All district video and audio recordings will be a permanent part of the minutes, seconded by Mr. Grozan and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

All Board approved minutes are available at http://schools.strongnet.org/strongsville/minutes.html.

Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 TREASURER’S REPORT *A. Financial Report for Month Ending October 31, 2014

Resolution 14-11-08 (Exhibit A) *B. Approval of New Fund

Resolution 14-11-09 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that a new fund be approved as listed:

Fund/SCC Description

300-9907 ASAP – High School

*C. Student Activity Program Purpose and Goals for FY15

Resolution 14-11-10 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the following Student Activity Program Purpose and Goals for FY15 be approved:

School/Program Fund

High School Cheerleading – Winter 300-9996 (Exhibit B)

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TREASURER’S REPORT (continued) *D. Amended Permanent Appropriations

Resolution 14-11-11 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Amended Permanent Appropriations be approved as listed:

Current Appropriation Amended Appropriation

General Fund (001) Communications Consultant $0.00 $48,500.00 Educational Service Center $315,000.00 $422,000.00 Other Funds 019 – Wellness $0.00 $14,120.00 019 – Higher Education Grant $1,055.00 $6,470.68 024 – Health Benefits $10,005,000.00 $10,019,120.00 200 – Cheerleading – Fall $0.00 $1,502.41 300 – Cheerleading – Fall $74,000.00 $44,000.00 300 – Cheerleading – Winter $0.00 $20,000.00

300 – ASAP $0.00 $1,300.00 516 – IDEA-B Grant $1,170,054.34 $1,337,635.97 551 – Title III LEP Grant $34,720.18 $79,342.83 572 – Title I Reading Grant $486,667.40 $691,917.84 587 – Early Childhood Grant $28,295.58 $44,082.74 590 – Teacher Quality Grant $107,677.05 $204,638.07

*E. Transfer of Funds

Resolution 14-11-12 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the following transfers be approved and fund 019-9923 and the 200 funds listed below be closed:

From To

019-9923 Wellness ($14,120.00) 024-2944 Wellness $14,120.00 200-9920 ASAP ($ 210.49) 300-9907 ASAP $ 210.49 200-9992 Cheerleading – Fall ($1,502.41) 300-9996 Cheerleading – Winter $1,502.41 300-9992 Cheerleading – Fall (322.00) 300-9996 Cheerleading – Winter $322.00

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. TIMELY INFORMATION Thanksgiving break is November 26 – 28.

This year, semester exams will take place prior to the winter break. The last day of the 1st semester is December 18th which is also the last day of school for the students. December 19th is a professional and work day for the staff. School will resume on Monday, January 5, 2015. B. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY

*1. Gifts

Resolution 14-11-13

Tobey Cook donated two DVDs and two VHS cassettes containing social studies program material, valued at $92.85, to the Strongsville High School Media Center. The Strongsville Giant Eagle “Eagle’s Nest” donated miscellaneous furniture, supplies, books, and toys to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool. Mr. Krupinski gave a brief summary on the construction projects.

C. CURRICULUM & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

*1. Student Teacher Methods Field Placements

Resolution 14-11-14

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following students shall be placed for the purpose of methods field experience:

Christopher Binkley -- Strongsville High School, assigned to Doug Cicerchi, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University. Christina Darrah -- Zellers Elementary School, assigned to Marna Massa, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University. Courtney DeSchepper -- Surrarrer Elementary School, assigned to Melissa Friedman, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University. Brett Filip -- Strongsville High School, assigned to Alisa Bartel and Carol McKnight, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University. Michelle Janosky -- Drake Elementary School, assigned to Debra Solecki, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University. Brittany Lightel -- Surrarrer Elementary School, assigned to Judy Koeth, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University. David Nainiger -- Albion Middle School, assigned to Jamison Muth, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University. Daniel Niessen -- Strongsville High School, assigned to Lucy Jordan, November 3 – December 5, 2014. A student at Baldwin Wallace University.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) D. PUPIL SERVICES No recommendations. Mr. Naso requested that Mr. Ryba sit at the head table at all Board Meetings. E. HUMAN RESOURCES *1. Resignation – Non-Certificated – Webmaster

Resolution 14-11-15 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated stipend resignation be accepted effective October 1, 2014: Mark Ohm Center Middle School *2. Appointments – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-11-16 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired: Kelly Sobczynski, Cafeteria Hourly, 3 hours per day, 188 days per year, salary to be Step A $12.21 per hour. Effective October 13, 2014. Replacement for Chanda Gladish.

Appointments – Certificated Substitutes Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired for the 2014-2015 school year. 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 per the substitute salary schedule as follows: $85.00 daily rate; $90.00 (7-19 days); $112.00 (20-59 days) consecutive assignment. Effective October 1, 2014.

Joanne Avery Elementary 1-8 Nancy Chase Elementary 1-8; Education of the Handicapped, Developmentally

Handicapped, Specific Learning Disabled, Severe Behavior Handicapped Kyle Geiss Integrated Social Studies 7-12 Brittany Naymik Middle Childhood 4-9, Mathematics, Reading, Science Nancy Picard Consumer Family Science; Supervisor- Vocational; Job Training; Home Economics Brittney Stobbs Early Childhood P-3 Pamela Vasquez Multi-Age K-12, French

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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 for the 2014-2015 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: Bus Driver $13.80-$14.30; Cafeteria $7.95; Clerical $7.95; Custodian $9.63; Maintenance $15.00; Monitor $7.95; Mechanic $10.17; Special Education Aide/Attendant $10.98; Field Trip Rate $14.22.

Mary Baker Custodian Effective October 6, 2014 Thomas Eaton Custodian Effective October 23, 2014 Steven Perrine Custodian Effective October 17, 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 hired for the 2014-2015 school year based upon receipt of clear FBI/BCI background check, NFHS, Concussion Certificate, CPR, and Pupil Activity Permit. This contract has been offered to those employees of the District who have a certificate of a type described in Section 3319.08 of the Revised Code and no such employee qualified to fill this position has accepted it. 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 to be paid upon completion.

Michael Bell .5 Assistant Hockey Coach, SHS Joseph Bluemel Head Girls’ Lacrosse Coach, SHS Michael Bolger .5 Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS Joseph DeLuca .5 Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS Adrienne Dimitrov Head Softball Coach, SHS Andrew Hays .5 Assistant Hockey Coach, SHS Albert Madsen Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS Jennifer Tuckowski Assistant Swimming Coach, SHS

Appointments – Certificated – Tutors

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employees be hired as tutors for the 2014-2015 school year. Salary to be $23.90 per hour. Effective November 1, 2014.

Cheryl Bizub Emma Stroemple Ann McDevitt Lisa Supelak Michele Mudryk Ann Walz Alison Rafter

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *3. Changes in Hours – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-11-17 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated changes in hours be approved:

Jacalyn Anaya From 5.17 hours to 5.08 hours Martin Barrett From 5.5 hours to 5.42 hours Susan Beres From 5.75 hours to 6.0 hours Margaret Berk From 4.33 hours to 4.67 hours Tracie Camp From 5.25 hours to 4.67 hours Michalan Capitoni From 5.17 hours to 5.25 hours Kimberly D’Achille From 5.08 hours to 5.42 hours Lori Deertz From 5.42 hours to 5.5 hours Denise Dell’Anno From 5.75 hours to 6.0 hours Mary Ann Douglas From 5.58 hours to 6.25 hours Karen Figush From 5.42 hours to 6.0 hours Richard Figush From 4.58 hours to 5.08 hours Debbie French From 6.92 hours to 7.92 hours John Gasparro From 5.42 hours to 5.5 hours Elizabeth Goins From 5.08 hours to 5.17 hours Constance Guist From 5.75 hours to 5.67 hours Cynthia Hamlin From 7.75 hours to 7.92 hours James Harrison From 5.33 hours to 5.25 hours Diana Hess From 5.42 hours to 5.58 hours Marilyn Hochevar From 7.58 hours to 7.75 hours Debra Horvath From 5.33 hours to 5.42 hours Penny Kurowski From 5.5 hours to 5.17 hours Mary Leindecker From 5.33 hours to 5.58 hours Robert Mahoney From 5.17 hours to 4.92 hours Kimberly Malcuit From 5.08 hours to 5.0 hours Kathleen Mikolajczyk From 6.0 hours to 5.75 hours Mary Pawlowski From 5.5 hours to 5.25 hours Douglas Plitt From 4.92 hours to 5.25 hours Stephen Polansky From 5.42 hours to 4.92 hours Norman Randa From 5.17 hours to 4.75 hours Lisa Roach From 5.08 hours to 5.42 hours Annmarie Roff From 5.17 hours to 5.08 hours John Seitz From 8.0 hours to 7.58 hours Kathy Starek From 5.67 hours to 5.42 hours Kimberly Stradtman From 5.42 hours to 5.25 hours Becky Szentpetery From 5.5 hours to 6.42 hours Carol Timko From 7.5 hours to 7.58 hours Carol Ann Timko From 5.58 hours to 5.75 hours Ann Timms From 4.58 hours to 5.17 hours Judy Vanderwyst From 5.17 hours to 5.25 hours

Cynthia Wilson From 5.08 hours to 5.17 hours

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *3. Changes in Hours – Non-Certificated (continued)

John Winkleman From 4.58 hours to 5.25 hours Karen Wise From 5.33 hours to 5.58 hours

*4. Change in Status – Return from Leave – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-11-18 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated change in status be approved:

Cathy Hoang, from leave status to Bus Driver, 4.58 hours per day, 188 days per year, salary to be Step G $20.04 per hour. Effective October 23, 2014. Replacement for Susan Musil. *5. Stipend – Webmaster

Resolution 14-11-19 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated staff be paid a stipend of $600.00 to serve as Webmaster. Stipend is to be paid upon completion. Replacement for Mark Ohm.

Ryan Mester Center Middle School Stipend – Summer Professional Development – Non-OTES Rubric Review

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be paid a stipend of $100.00 for each six hours of time. Paid by sign-in sheet.

Cheryl Bizub

*6. Physician Appointment

Resolution 14-11-20 Be it resolved that the Superintendent of the Strongsville City Schools and his designees be authorized to contact physician services as necessary. Physician designated for the 2014-2015 school year to be:

Docere Physicians, Dr. Jeffrey J. Viscomi *7. Contract Recommendations – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-11-21 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated staff be given a continuing contract:

Maritza Condeni Effective October 6, 2014 Tracie DiSalvo Effective October 6, 2014 Mollie Leach Effective November 14, 2014

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *8. Family Medical Leave – Certificated

Resolution 14-11-22 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leave be approved:

Catherine Beahn November 3, 2014 to December 19, 2014 Family Medical Leaves – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated family medical leaves be approved:

Dwayne Cook November 6, 2014 to December 26, 2014 Gerald Dengler November 21, 2014 to November 25, 2014 Gerald Karl October 21, 2014 to January 12, 2015 Gene Mark Extended to December 2, 2014 Christine Olbrys November 4, 2014 to December 19, 2014 *9. Volunteers – Coaches

Resolution 14-11-23

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers be approved for the 2014-2015 school year based upon receipt of clear FBI/BCI background check, NFHS, Concussion Certificate, CPR, and Pupil Activity Permit to coach students:

Evan Codding Lacrosse Coach Taylor Jelleson Lacrosse Coach John Massa Lacrosse Coach

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:

Jane Bena October 3, 2014 to October 3, 2019 Constance Border October 7, 2014 to October 7, 2019 Karen Cannon October 15, 2014 to October 15, 2019 Patrica Crandall October 10, 2014 to October 10, 2019 Ivana Janicijevic October 23, 2014 to October 23, 2019 Jacqueline Kinnen October 3, 2014 to October 3, 2019 Laura Krupar October 15, 2014 to October 15, 2019 Jennifer Magel February 28, 2013 to February 28, 2018 Bradley Meyers October 9, 2014 to October 9, 2019 Thomas Miller October 6, 2014 to October 6, 2019 Nancy Tope October 7, 2014 to October 7, 2019 Susan Weeden October 22, 2014 to October 22, 2019 Jennifer Weisbrod October 9, 2014 to October 9, 2019

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REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER – Richard O. Micko An open house for high school students was held on November 12, 2014. Mr. Micko highlighted the CNC Precision Manufacturing Program. REPORT ON LEGISLATION – Richard O. Micko Mr. Micko reported on HB597 and HB228. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS A. City Council – Jane L. Ludwig The City approved reducing the cost of the building permit for the high school construction.

Santa will arrive in Strongsville on Sunday, November 23, at 5:56 p.m. on the Commons. B. Strongsville Education Foundation – Carl W. Naso The meeting was cancelled, but work is continuing on the “Go for the Chrome” campaign. C. Strongsville PTA Council – Jane L. Ludwig There was a Rockin’ at the Rec dance last week. All proceeds are returned to Strongsville Schools through grants. D. OSBA Student Achievement – Jane L. Ludwig Ms. Ludwig reviewed an OSBA article stating that teachers’ expectations strongly predict college completion and that people do better when more is expected of them. 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 A meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in room 104. C. Facilities Committee – George A. Grozan and Carl W. Naso The next meeting is scheduled in January. Work will continue with the elementary buildings and with formulating a 30-year plan. CONSENT CALENDAR 14-11-24 Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the Consent Calendar, 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

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BOARD OF EDUCATION / OTHER Mr. Naso reviewed the list of open projects. A. Resolution to Accept the Recommendation of the Facilities Development Committee to Close Zellers and Drake Elementary Schools 14-11-25 Moved by Mr. Grozan that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Facilities Development Committee and authorizes the Superintendent to close Zellers Elementary School at the end of the current school year and Drake Elementary School at the end of the 2015-2016 school year, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes, Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Each Board Member in turn, along with Mr. Krupinski, commented on the Facilities Development Committee’s recommendation. MEETING NOTIFICATION A Regular Board of Education Meeting – Work Session will be held Thursday, December 4, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Administration Building, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio. The Regular Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2014, has been cancelled. EXECUTIVE SESSION 14-11-26 Moved by Mr. Grozan to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes, Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Entered into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. Resumed public session at 8:55 p.m.

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ADJOURNMENT 14-11-27 Moved by Mr. Grozan to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Regular Meeting, seconded by Mr. Micko and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Grozan, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. ____________________________ Carl W. Naso, President

____________________________ Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer