December 10, 2015 - Strongsville City Schools

STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2015
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, December 10, 2015, 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. Cameron Ryba, Superintendent; Mr. George Anagnostou, Treasurer; Ms. Jenni
Pelko, Assistant Superintendent; Ms. Erin Green, Director of Curriculum; Mr. Andy Trujillo, Director of
Student Services; and Mr. Mark Donnelly, Director of Business Services.
This meeting was videotaped and is part of the official minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment was taken to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
DISTRICT GOALS
All decisions made by the Board of Education are based on Student Achievement and Growth and
Financial Prudence.
RECOGNITIONS
A.
MCDONALD’S CHANNEL 5 STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Presenter: Mr. Mark Smithberger, Principal, Strongsville High School
▫
Zachary Kahn
B. NATIONAL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (NSCAA)
TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD – VARSITY BOYS’ SOCCER TEAM
Presenter: Mr. Andy Jalwan, Athletic Director
▫ Mr. Tobey Cook, Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach
▫ Jared Anderson, 11th Grade Captain, Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team
(Team Representative)
The meeting continued out of order of the agenda with the Superintendent’s Report; Timely Information.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A.
TIMELY INFORMATION
Mr. Ryba invited Ms. Jeanine Hein and Mr. Ryan Serpentini to join him at the podium. Mr. Ryba
reviewed that at the homecoming football game in October, the kick-off of a new program, Excellence in
Athletics, began. The District will be upgrading the weight room facilities and the wrestling room at the
high school, as well as raising funds to put synthetic turf at Pat Catan Stadium and at the new middle
school stadium. Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is partnering with the District. Mr. Ryba announced
that Serpentini will be the new field name. It will be Serpentini Field at Pat Catan Stadium. Over the
next five years, Serpentini Chevrolet will be donating $410.000 to this project.
1.
Donation Agreement
15-12-01
Moved by Mr. Evans that the Donation Agreement between the Strongsville City School
District and Serpentini Chevrolet be approved as listed in the Exhibit K, 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
(Exhibit K)
There is a link to the Excellence in Athletics campaign on the District’s website, www.strongnet.org.
A short recess was had. The meeting continued out of order with Public Comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Rich Burson, MCPC Imaging and Printing, spoke on the STEM program in Northeast Ohio. If the
District is interested, he would like to share a presentation at a future meeting. Mr. Micko will contact
Mr. Burson.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Strongsville City Schools has been selected to start a Junior ROTC program at the high school for the
2016/2017 school year. Thank you to Colonel Evans for his work on the project.
Mr. Ryba clarified some confusion regarding middle school honor’s classes. There has been no decision
made by the District to change, alter or eliminate honors programs. There is a grades 6-8 committee
whose charge is to make a recommendation to the Superintendent as to how the 6 to 8 middle school will
structure. Honors will be a component of the recommendation. If honors classes are to be altered in
anyway, there will be public discussion prior to any decision being made.
Professional Development within the District has improved. The tone has gone from feeling like
Strongsville Schools was lagging behind, to catching up with other Districts, and now progressing to
where Strongsville staff is presenting across the State. Mr. Ryba highlighted some of the conferences and
events where our staff have presented and shared some of the positive feedback.
The Drake reassignments have been shared with the applicable families and are posted on the District
website.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY (continued)
There will be a parent/kindergarten informational meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at
Muraski Elementary School. For parents interested in the full-day kindergarten program, this will be the
first opportunity to make a deposit to hold a place for the 2016/2017 full-day program.
The transition to the new Administrative Building (formerly Zellers Elementary School) is ahead of
schedule. The address is 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH 44136. All the phone numbers and fax
numbers remain unchanged.
This is the last meeting to be held in Room 104 of the Board of Education Building. Happy Holidays to
the community. The last day of school for students is December 18th. School will resume on January 4,
2016. The District will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
Plans are in the works to offer opportunities for people to visit the buildings that will be demolished as
well as the opportunity for taking a memento.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
15-12-02 Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2015 Regular Board of
Education Meeting and November 19, 2015 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.
Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Grozan, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes;
Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes.
Motion carried 5-0
TREASURER’S REPORT
*A.
Financial Report for Month Ending November 30, 2015
Resolution 15-12-03
(Exhibit A)
In response to a question, Mr. Donnelly spoke briefly on the breakfast program offered at the schools.
*B.
Tax Advancement
Resolution 15-12-04
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the District participates in the 2016
Cuyahoga County Real Property Tax Advance Program. This includes requests for advances of all tax
revenues collected in the year 2016.
(Exhibit B)
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TREASURER’S REPORT (continued)
*C.
Medical and Prescription Insurance
Resolution 15-12-05
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Medical and Prescription premiums for
2016 be approved.
(Exhibit C)
*D.
Dental Insurance
Resolution 15-12-06
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Dental premiums for 2016 be approved.
(Exhibit D)
*E.
Vision Insurance
Resolution 15-12-07
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Vision premiums for 2016 be approved.
(Exhibit E)
*F.
Invoice Order Approval
Resolution 15-12-08
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that in accordance with the O.R.C. for after-thefact invoices, the Board approves the following invoice for payment, and the Treasurer be authorized to
sign the Fiscal Certificate:
Vendor
Purchase Order
Turnitin LLC
2161432
Computer Program
*G.
Date
11/17/2015
Amount
Purchased
$5,298.00
11/16/2015
OSBA Legal Assistance Fund
Resolution 15-12-09
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Board enters into a contract with OSBA
for Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Services for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31,
2016. Cost for this service is $250.00.
(Exhibit F)
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued)
B.
BUSINESS SERVICES
1.
Construction/Renovation Update
Mr. Donnelly reiterated that the move to the new Administrative Building (Zellers) is ahead of schedule.
The maintenance crew is working very hard and has done a wonderful job with the move. The box lift
truck has been invaluable during this transition.
Mr. Donnelly gave an update and picture presentation of the middle school construction, and then
continued with an update on the high school renovation.
2.
Sponsorship Agreement
15-12-10
Moved by Mr. Grozan that the Board of Education approves entering into a five year
sponsorship agreement between the Strongsville High School Athletic Department and Under Armour to
run from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020. This agreement will provide Strongsville City Schools a
$2,500.00 bonus during the first year as well as $7,500.00 for each of the five years, toward select product
items, in return for advertising placement during sporting events, purchasing Under Armour apparel, and
reproducing game photographs, 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
(Exhibit G)
*3.
Gifts
Resolution 15-12-11
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Beer donated $400.00 to Chapman Elementary School, requesting $100.00 be
designated each to Mrs. Baraga’s and Mrs. Reiley’s classrooms, with the remaining amount to be used at
the discretion of the principal.
C.
CURRICULUM
*1.
Student Teacher Placement
Resolution 15-12-12
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following student teacher shall be
placed:
Carina Matyas --Surrarrer Elementary School, assigned to Katie Hawk, January 19 – May 6, 2016.
A student at Cleveland State University.
2.
Overnight Trip – Strongsville Varsity Wrestling Team
Item removed from the agenda. This trip was cancelled.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued)
C.
CURRICULUM (continued)
*3.
Overnight Trip – Strongsville Varsity Wrestling Team
Resolution 15-12-13
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that permission be granted to the
Strongsville Varsity Wrestling Team for their travel to Alliance, Ohio to participate in the Top Gun
Tournament, January 15-16, 2016. Expenses associated with the trip will be paid by the Mustang
Wrestling Club.
*4.
Service Agreement – McKeon Education Group (MEG), Inc. (572-Title I Fund, Pass Through
Portion)
Resolution 15-12-14
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enters into an
agreement with McKeon Education Group (MEG), Inc. in the amount of $14,700.00 for three Part-Time
Title I Instructors to service pupils attending Sts. Joseph and John Inter-Parochial School under Title I
Federal Funding administered to approved non-public schools by local districts.
(Exhibit H)
D.
STUDENT SERVICES
*1.
STEPS Academy (001-General Fund)
Resolution 15-12-15
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville Board of Education
enters into an agreement with STEPS Academy in the amount of $70,000.00 for placement of a student
with disabilities, for the 2015-2016 school year.
(Exhibit I)
*2.
Cuyahoga County Interagency Agreement (No Cost to the District)
Resolution 15-12-16
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville 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 2015-2016 school year.
(Exhibit J)
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued)
E.
HUMAN RESOURCES
*1.
Resignation – Non-Certificated (006-Food Services)
Resolution 15-12-17
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated
resignation be accepted:
Catherine Hoerig, Cafeteria Hourly assigned to Drake Elementary School. Effective November 19, 2015.
*2.
Appointment – Non-Certificated (001-General Fund)
Resolution 15-12-18
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated
personnel be hired:
Elizabeth Dickson, Bus Aide, 5.58 hours per day, 189 days per year, salary to be Step A at $15.75 per
hour. Effective November 23, 2015. Replacement for Gayle Belock.
Appointments – Certificated Substitutes (001-General Fund)
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be
hired as substitutes for the 2015-2016 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule. Be it further
resolved that these limited contracts be non-renewed for the 2016-2017 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.
Susan Bodrock
Michell Rucinski
Career Tech 4-12: Cosmetology
Effective November 18, 2015
Elementary 1-8; Reading K-12
Effective November 18, 2015
Appointments – Non-Certificated Substitutes (001-General Fund) (006-Food Services)
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated
personnel be hired as substitutes for the 2015-2016 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule
as follows: Aide $9.13; Bus Driver $15.02; Cafeteria $8.40; Clerical $9.78; Custodian $12.44;
Maintenance $14.49; Mechanic $14.49; Special Education Aide/Attendant $11.51; Field Trip $14.50.
Amy Hattery
Bruce Pirosko
Amy Tran
Patricia Walker
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Bus Aide, Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor, Special
Education Aide/Attendant
Effective October 16, 2015
Bus Driver
Effective November 18, 2015
Monitor, Special Education Aide/Attendant
Effective November 11, 2015
Custodian
Effective November 23, 2015
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued)
E.
HUMAN RESOURCES (continued)
*2. Appointment – Certificated Supplemental Contract – Paid Upon Completion (001-General Fund)
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employee be
hired for the 2015-2016 school year. Be it further resolved that this limited contract be non-renewed for
the 2016-2017 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.
Brian King
Pep Band, SHS
Appointments–Non-Certificated Supplemental Contract –Paid Upon Completion (001-General Fund)
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated
employees be hired for the 2015-2016 school year based upon receipt of 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 the listed position has accepted it. Be it
further resolved that these limited contracts be non-renewed for the 2016-2017 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 Bolger
Joseph DeLuca
Albert Madsen
*3.
.5 Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS
.5 Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS
Assistant Wrestling Coach, SHS
Stipends – Professional Development Presenters (590-Title II-A)
Resolution 15-12-19
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be
paid the following stipends for planning and preparation for the November 3, 2015 professional
development sessions. Stipends to be paid by verification from the Curriculum Department.
Alexandra Boron
Joseph Yuska
*4.
$50.00
$50.00
Leave – Certificated Family Medical
Resolution 15-12-20
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family
medical leave be approved:
Teresa Mizerik
DECEMBER 10, 2015
December 1, 2015 to December 11, 2015
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued)
E.
HUMAN RESOURCES (continued)
*4.
Leaves – Non-Certificated Family Medical
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated family
medical leaves be approved:
Deborah Flaherty
Terry Kosek
Brian Rinas
Jean Shuleva
Gail Trimper
November 20, 2015 to December 30, 2015
November 13, 2015 to December 23, 2015
November 12, 2015 to December 10, 2015
November 5, 2015 Intermittent
December 2, 2015 Intermittent
Leave – Non-Certificated Injury Leave
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated injury
leave be approved:
Wayne Prochaska
November 18, 2015 to December 11, 2015
Leave – Certificated Parental
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated parental
leave extension be approved:
Cheryl Rusch
*5.
Extension to April 1, 2016
Volunteers – Chaperones
Resolution 15-12-21
Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following persons be approved as
volunteers:
Charles Hennon
Robert Strong
Nathan Weiss
October 5, 2015 to October 5, 2020
October 7, 2015 to October 7, 2020
October 2, 2015 to October 2, 2020
REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER – Richard O. Micko
In October, some Polaris students attended Young Astronaut Day held at NASA Lewis Research Center.
The Polaris teams placed 1st and 3rd out of 15 teams.
REPORT ON LEGISLATION – Richard O. Micko
Today, President Obama signed a new law that the No Child Left Behind Act is no longer in effect. It
will be replaced with the Every Student Succeeds Act. Each state should be responsible for its own
schools.
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BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
A.
City Council – Jane L. Ludwig, alternate Duke Evans
Firefighters were sworn in at the last City Council meeting.
B.
Strongsville Education Foundation – Duke Evans and Carl W. Naso
SEF is recruiting new members. The Jockeys and Julips event will be held in May at the Rec Center.
C.
Strongsville PTA Council – Jane L. Ludwig
The PTA Council awarded $6000 in grants to various schools throughout the District. They collected 130
new blankets that they donated to the Strongsville Food Bank. Center Middle School’s annual “Center
Gives Back” program is accepting donations. The baskets of items will be on sale for purchase December
14 and 15. The proceeds go to less fortunate Center Middle School families.
D.
OSBA Student Achievement – Jane L. Ludwig
Ms. Ludwig highlighted the Guided Math Program at Surrarrer Elementary School.
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 committee met on December 2. There are a number of policies under consideration. The 2nd and 3rd
readings are being waived on the new policy up for adoption this evening in order to be compliant with
law.
C.
Facilities Committee – George A. Grozan and Carl W. Naso
The next meeting is December 16 at the High School Media Center at 6:30 p.m. The committee is
finalizing the 30-year plan. It should be presented within the next 30 to 60 days.
CONSENT CALENDAR
15-12-22
Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of item 10C2,
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
BOARD POLICY
A.
First Reading (second and third readings waived)
Mr. Naso explained the reason the 2nd and 3rd readings are being waived for this policy is that the District
is required by law to have it in place before the first of the year.
Mr. Trujillo explained the specifics of the policy and why it is needed.
DECEMBER 10, 2015
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BOARD POLICY (continued)
A.
First Reading (second and third readings waived) (continued)
15-12-23
Moved by Mr. Evans to approve the New Policy – The Provision of FAPE to Children in
Juvenile Detention Centers and Community Corrections Facilities. The second and third readings have
been waived, 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
Mr. Grozan would like an update regarding the turf project at every Board Meeting. Mr. Ryba shared
there is a Turf Committee Meeting on Monday. The committee will provide updates as they progress.
On Saturday, the Center Middle School PTA will be collecting used clothing for Easter Seals. Their truck
will be parked in the Center Middle School parking lot from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m.
MEETING NOTIFICATIONS
A.
Board of Education 2016 Organizational/Work Session Meeting Date
15-12-24
Moved by Mr. Grozan that the Board of Education 2016 Organizational/Work Session be
held January 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium of the New Administration Building, 18199 Cook
Avenue, Strongsville, Ohio, 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
B.
Appointment of President pro tempore for January 7, 2016
15-12-25
Moved by Mr. Evans to appoint Mr. Naso as President pro tempore for the January 7,
2016, Organizational/Work Session Meeting, seconded by Mr. Grozan and with no further nominations it
was 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
C.
Information
January 9, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – Special Board of Education Meeting, Executive Session – Media Center,
New Administration Building, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, Ohio
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
15-12-26
Moved by Mr. Evans to enter into Executive Session to consider the discipline of a public
employee or official, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees concerning their
compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and evaluation of personnel, 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 8:45 p.m.
Resumed public session at 10:29 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
15-12-27
Moved by Mr. Grozan to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Regular Meeting,
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
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
____________________________
Carl W. Naso, President
____________________________
George K. Anagnostou, Treasurer
DECEMBER 10, 2015
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