TRONGSVILLE CITY CHOOLS

STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

December 8, 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

December 8, 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. RECOGNITIONS A. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY – 2011 OHSAA STATE QUALIFIER Presenter: Mr. Paul Moses, Athletic Director Mr. John Syroney, Head Girls’ Cross Country Coach

Natalie Camardo, 2011 State Qualifer B. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY – 2011 OHSAA STATE QUALIFIER Presenter: Mr. Paul Moses, Athletic Director Mr. Michael Knapik, Head Boys’ Cross Country Coach

Michael Miller, 2011 State Qualifer C. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ GOLF – 2011 OHSAA STATE QUALIFIER Presenter: Mr. Paul Moses, Athletic Director Mr. William Cash, Head Boys’ Golf Coach

Paul Minko, 2011 State Qualifer

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011 4. RECOGNITIONS (continued)

D. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER – 2011 OHSAA STATE CHAMPIONS

Presenter: Mr. Paul Moses, Athletic Director Mr. Jon Felton, Head Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach ▪ Paige Amodio ▪ Concetta Morino ▪ Sarah Baskey ▪ Kelly Novak ▪ Dominique DiNardo ▪ Emily Ogle ▪ Elizabeth Ehrnfelt ▪ Samantha Ortenzi ▪ Nicolette Griesinger ▪ Alyssa Pejic ▪ Elena Griffo ▪ Erin Peskura ▪ Andrea Larsen ▪ Leah Sandercock ▪ Alissa Lisi ▪ Rachel Schirripa ▪ Kelly Lynch ▪ Allison Sender ▪ Alexis Manoa ▪ Melissa Shoff ▪ Ashley Meier ▪ Megan Waskowski 5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 6. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 7. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 17, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting November 22, 2011 Special 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

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011 9. TREASURER’S REPORT * A. Financial Report for Month Ending November 30, 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. Tax Advancement Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer to participate in a scheduled tax advancement in the calendar year 2012. This Resolution includes requests for advances of all tax revenues collected in the year 2012. (Exhibit D)

* E. Board of Education Member Compensation Resolution Be it resolved that the current members of the Strongsville Board of Education

shall be compensated at $125.00 per meeting attended, per Resolution Number 02-09-02, for Calendar Year 2012.

* F. 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

High School H2O Club 200-9922 $7,500 $15,500 (Exhibit E)

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011 9. TREASURER’S REPORT * G. Return of Advance

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that advances totaling $119,730 be returned to the General Fund (001): School/Program Fund/SCC Amount Uniform School Supplies – Chapman 009-9110 $ 3,200 Uniform School Supplies – Drake 009-9200 $ 3,940 Uniform School Supplies – Kinsner 009-9220 $ 9,025 Uniform School Supplies – Muraski 009-9210 $ 6,100 Uniform School Supplies – Surrarrer 009-9300 $ 6,285 Uniform School Supplies – Whitney 009-9310 $17,750 Uniform School Supplies – Zellers 009-9320 $ 3,430 Uniform School Supplies – High School 009-9900 $20,000 Food Services 006 $50,000

* H. 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

Transportation 2121458 11/09/11 $186.20 FY10 Payment in Lieu of * I. Ohio Department of Education Funding

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that approval is granted for Ohio K-12 Connectivity funding from the Ohio Department of Education for the 2011-12 school year. The estimated District entitlement is as follows:

Program Fund/SCC Amount

Ohio K-12 Connectivity 451-9012 $9,000

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011 10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. TIMELY INFORMATION

B. CURRICULUM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT

* 1. Student Teacher Field Experience Observations Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

students shall be placed for the purpose of field experience observations:

Joshalyn Barba -- Strongsville High School, assigned to Tonya Barba, December 12, 2011 – January 31, 2012, for a thirty hour observation. A student at Baldwin-Wallace College.

Colin Sapara -- Center Middle School, assigned to Chris Koval,

December 12, 2011 – January 31, 2012, for a thirty hour observation. A student at Baldwin-Wallace College.

* 2. Student Teacher Placement Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

student teacher shall be placed:

Jason Fritsch -- Strongsville High School, assigned to Steven Genther, January 17 – May 4, 2012. A student at Cleveland State University.

C. PUPIL SERVICES * 1. Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Strongsville Board of Education enter into a contract with the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County for admission of students for visual, audiology and hearing impairment services for the 2011-2012 school year.

(Exhibit F) * 2. Speech/Language Pathologist Internship

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following Speech/Language Pathologist student be assigned from January 17, 2012 to May 4, 2012: Tina Seink Assigned to Dell-Ann Lewis, Cleveland State University Surrarrer Elementary School and Albion Middle School

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 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: Margaret Berk, 2 hours per day Preschool Bus Aide assigned to Transportation, effective December 1, 2011. Resignation – Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated resignation be accepted: Colleen Schemrich, Vocational Teacher assigned to Strongsville High School, effective January 20, 2012. * 2. Appointment – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be approved:

Kathy Starek, Monitor, 188 day position, 2 hours per day, $12.99 per hour, effective November 17, 2011. Replacement for Geri Boone.

Appointment – Non-Certificated Substitute Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

non-certificated personnel be hired as a substitute 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.

Luisa Silvestre Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor Effective November 16, 2011 Appointment – Certificated Substitute

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired as a substitute 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. David Pellerite Integrated Social Studies Effective November 6, 2011

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 2. 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 certificates 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 retroactive to the effective date.

Gary Adler Director of Stage Crafts – HS Effective November 1, 2011 Appointment – Certificated – Tutor Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employee be hired as a tutor: Dolores Bielecki Comprehensive High School 7-12, History 8-12, All Areas of Social Studies 7-8, Intervention Specialist, Mild/Moderate K-12, High School 7-12, History 7-12 Effective November 11, 2011 * 3. Change in Hours – Non-Certificated – Bus Driver Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following change in hours be approved effective October 17, 2011: Cheryl Shrenkel From 7.67 to 7.84 hours per day Effective November 10, 2011 * 4. Recalls from Reduction in Force – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated recalls from reduction in force be approved: Patricia Bendzuck, recall from Monitor (Study Hall) to Media Clerk, 190 day position, 7.5 hours per day, effective November 28, 2011. Replacement for Carol Faulkner. This is a partial recall of days and hours. Carol Faulkner, Clerk, recall from 190 to 213 days, effective November 28, 2011. This is a full recall due to a grievance settlement.

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 4. Recalls from Reduction in Force – Non-Certificated (continued) Barbara Fratus, recall from Cafeteria Hourly to Educational Aide, 188 day position, 5 hours per day, and Monitor, 1 hour per day, effective November 28, 2011. Replacement for Sheila Serne. This is a partial recall of hours. * 5. Change in Status – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated change in status be approved: Maribeth Kramer, change from Monitor, 188 day position, 2 hours per day, to Special Education Aide/Attendant, 188 day position, 6 hours per day, $13.80 per hour, effective November 28, 2011. Replacement for Sandra Galasso. Sheila Serne, change from Educational Aide to Monitor, 188 day position, 6 hours per day, $14.74 per hour, effective November 28, 2011. This is a replacement for Patricia Bendzuck for the 2011-2012 school year only. * 6. Family Medical Leaves – Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leaves be approved: Sarah Silvestri, effective November 7, 2011 Julie Valone, effective November 3, 2011 * 7. Volunteer Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteer be approved for a period of five years from November 2011 to October 2016: James Clouser * 8. Substitute Rate – Non-Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that effective December 1, 2011, the hourly rate of pay for the following non-certificated substitute category be changed for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year: Maintenance Change from $9.90 to $15.00 per hour

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

E. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY

* 1. Gifts Sylvan Learning Center donated $100.00 to Drake Elementary School for the

Special Education Program. 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 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

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011 18. MEETING NOTIFICATION

A. Information

• January 5, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. – Budget Hearing, Room 104, Administration Building

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

B. Board of Education 2012 Organizational/Work Session Meeting Date

• January 5, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Room 104, Administration Building

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

C. Appointment of President pro tempore for January 5, 2012

• _____________________________________________________________________

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

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AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2011

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.