streetsboro school board agenda july 14, 2011
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July 2011 Regular Board Agenda
BOARD OF EDUCATION Streetsboro City School District
Andrew Lesak, President
Robert Hunt, Superintendent
Catherine Rouse, Treasurer
Regular Board Meeting
July 14, 2011 6:45 p.m.
Henry Defer Intermediate Cafeteria
I. Call to Order, Welcome and Roll Call
Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comments
IV. Approval of Minutes
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
V. Superintendent Report
Transition Report
VI. Treasurer Report
Monthly Financial Report
VII. Board Report
VIII. Consent Agenda Items
A. Financial Reports
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Financial Reports for May 2011 as
submitted.
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B. Donations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following donations:
Streetsboro Visitors Convention Bureau donated 1 long table, 12 chairs and 1 four drawer filing
cabinet to the district in the amount of $1,322.00
Leonard & Jacqueline DiCarro donated $30.00 to the Mary Sommer Scholarship fund
Various Streetsboro City School employees donated $141.00 to the Adopt a Soldier program by
the Rocket Rowdies
Robert & Janice Sommer donated $25.00 to the Mary Sommer Scholarship fund
Class of 2011 donated the murals on the High School gym walls in the amount of $4,1100.00
C. Igor Radio Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Daniel E. DePrins d.b.a.
Igor Radio Voice & Production and Streetsboro City Schools for a monthly retainer for Voice and
Imaging for WSTB Radio not to exceed $2,000.00 for the 2011-2012 school year.
D. Portage Learning Centers Head Start Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement between Portage Learning
Centers Head Start and Streetsboro City Schools for the 2011-2012 school year.
E. Approval of Textbooks
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the adoption of the following textbooks for
the 2011-2012 school year.
HS textbooks:
25 Each Government in America © 2011, 15th
Edition AP Student Edition plus AP Test Prep
Workbook and eText (for up to six years) Total $3455.19 (includes shipping)
F. Approval of Student Handbooks
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Student Handbooks for the 2011-2012
school year for the following:
Wait Preschool Wait Grades Kindergarten – 1
Campus Grades 2 – 3 Defer Grades 4 – 5
Middle School Grades 7 – 8 High School Grades 9 – 12
G. Resignation/Retirement
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resignation/retirement of the following
personnel:
Balog, Diane 6th
Grade Teacher at Defer Effective July 31, 2011
Kubicki, Anne 5th
Grade Teacher at Defer Effective July 1, 2011
Merritt, Karen Spanish Teacher at High School Effective end of 2010-2011 SY
Wininger, Natalie Assistant Principal at High School Effective August 1, 2011
H. Parental Leave of Absence
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second year of Parental Leave per the
SEA Master Agreement Article 3, B, 2:
Megan Holtz Effective 2011-2012 SY
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I. Recall of Personnel
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the transfer of temporary recall to regular
employment of Technician, Archie Hess effective July 1, 2011.
J. Hiring of Personnel
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the hiring of the following:
Moving up on the
Pay Scale
Cain, Steve from Bachelors to Masters Effective August 1, 2011
Classified
Schuster, Joseph Level III Custodian Effective July 18, 2011
Extra Duty
Arlesic, John Varsity Football Head Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Arlesic, John Weight Training (fall) Effective 2011-2012 SY
Brock, Joe Middle School Football Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Clift, Chris Varsity Football Assistant Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Cramer, Cassie Middle School Volleyball Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Culver, Dan Varsity Football Assistant Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Curran, Patrick Varsity Football Assistant Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Judd, Jerry Middle School Football Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Kidd, Robert Varsity Cross Country Head Coach - Girls Effective 2011-2012 SY
Krzeminski, Paul Varsity Soccer Head Coach - Boys Effective 2011-2012 SY
Lindstrom, Cristy Varsity & JV Cheerleading Head Coach (football) Effective 2011-2012 SY
Miller, Scott Varsity Cross Country Head Coach - Boys Effective 2011-2012 SY
Rogers, Robert Middle School Football Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Schumm, John Varsity Football Assistant Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Scisciani, Chris Varsity Football Assistant Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Scott, Jessica JV Volleyball Head Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Selby, Katie Varsity & JV Cheerleading Assistant Coach (football) Effective 2011-2012 SY
Smerglia, Bill Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Spence, Ryan Varsity Football Assistant Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Staib, Amanda Middle School Volleyball Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Sternburg, Robert Varsity Football Assistant Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Stitzel, Dan Middle School Cross Country Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Thomas, Bruce Varsity Golf Head Coach Effective 2011-2012 SY
Wagner, Jenna Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach - Girls Effective 2011-2012 SY
Washinski, Jim Middle School Football Coach (split position) Effective 2011-2012 SY
Willard, Ryan Varsity Soccer Head Coach - Girls Effective 2011-2012 SY
Zalick, Jeff Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach - Boys Effective 2011-2012 SY
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
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IX. Superintendents Recommendations
A. Exempt Staff
It is recommended that the Board of Education freeze the current base salary for the exempt
employees and increase insurance contributions to 12%. Employees that do not receive a step
increase and receive health benefits will receive a $400.000 stipend in 2011-2012 and $450.00 for
2012-2013.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
B. Hiring of Spanish Teacher
It is recommended that the Board of Education employ Courtney Ruggaber as the Spanish teacher at
the High School, Step 0, Masters, and all other fringe benefits as defined in the current Streetsboro
Education Association negotiated agreement, effective 2011-2012 school year.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
C. Hiring of Assistant Principal
It is recommended that the Board of Education employ Kristen Cottrell as High School Assistant
Principal, 214 Days, at the salary of $71,000 plus other administrative benefits (contingent upon the
receipt of a fingerprint check through BCI/FBI that reflects no conviction of any felony, any
misdemeanor that would be a felony on the second offense, any sex offense, any offense of violence,
any theft offense, or any drug abuse offense), effective August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
D. Hiring of Consultant Athletic Director
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve William Tevepaugh for Athletic Program
Consulting between July 18, 2011 through July 30, 2011 at a per diem rate of $276.31 not to exceed
seven days.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
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E. Hiring of Athletic Director
It is recommended that the Board of Education employ William Tevepaugh as Director of Athletics,
228 Days, at the salary of $63,000.00 plus other administrative benefits (contingent upon the receipt
of a fingerprint check through BCI/FBI that reflects no conviction of any felony, any misdemeanor
that would be a felony on the second offense, any sex offense, any offense of violence, any theft
offense, or any drug abuse offense), effective August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
X. Treasurers Recommendations
A. Resolution to Proceed with Election – Renewal Levy
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following resolution to proceed with the
submission to the electors of the Streetsboro City School District the question of the renewal of an
existing 5.1 mill tax levy for the purpose of providing funds for current operating expenses and general
on-going permanent improvements:
The Board of Education of the Streetsboro City School District met in regular session on July 14, 2011,
commencing at 6:45 p.m., at Henry Defer Intermediate School, 1895 Annalane Drive, Streetsboro, Ohio, with the
following members present:
__________________________ __________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
The Treasurer advised the Board that the notice requirements of Section 121.22 of the Revised Code
and the implementing rules adopted by the Board pursuant thereto were complied with for the meeting.
__________________ moved the adoption of the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMISSION
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE STREETSBORO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 5.1-MILL TAX
LEVY FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR CURRENT
OPERATING EXPENSES AND GENERAL, ON-GOING PERMANENT
IMPROVEMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.217 OF THE REVISED
CODE.
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2007, the electors of this District approved a tax levy for the purpose of
providing funds for current operating expenses and the acquisition, construction, enlargement, renovation and
financing of general, on-going permanent improvements at a rate not to exceed 5.1 mills, the last collection of
which will occur in calendar year 2012; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2011, this Board adopted a resolution declaring it necessary to submit to the
electors of the District the question of the renewal of that tax levy, a copy of which resolution was certified to the
Auditor of Portage County; and
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WHEREAS, thereafter, the County Auditor certified that the total tax valuation of the District is
$437,022,820 and the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the 5.1-mill renewal levy would be
$2,225,751 annually during the life of the levy, assuming the tax valuation remains the same throughout the life of
the levy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Streetsboro City School
District, Portage County, Ohio, two-thirds of all members of said Board elected thereto concurring, that:
Section 1. This Board finds, determines and declares that the amount of taxes that can be raised by
the Board of Education of the Streetsboro City School District within the ten-mill limitation will be insufficient to
provide an adequate amount for the present and future requirements of this District, and that it is necessary to renew
the levy of a tax in excess of that limitation for the purposes of providing funds for current operating expenses and
for the acquisition, construction, enlargement, renovation and financing of general, on-going permanent
improvements in the amount of 5.1 mills for a period of five years.
Section 2. The question of the renewal of an existing 5.1-mill tax levy for the purposes of current
operating expenses and the acquisition, construction, enlargement, renovation and financing of general, on-going
permanent improvements for a period of five years, beginning with the tax list and duplicate for the year 2012, the
proceeds of which levy first would be available to this Board in calendar year 2013, shall be submitted under the
provisions of Section 5705.217 of the Revised Code to the electors of the Streetsboro City School District at an
election to be held therein on November 8, 2011, as authorized by law. That election shall be held at the regular
places of voting in this District as established by the Board of Elections of Portage County, or otherwise, within the
times provided by law and shall be conducted, canvassed and certified in the manner provided by law.
Section 3. In accordance with the requirements of Section 5705.217 of the Revised Code, the total
5.1-mill levy is hereby apportioned between current operating expenses and permanent improvements, in each year,
as follows: the rate of the levy apportioned to current operating expenses shall be 3.6 mills in each year of the levy
and the rate of the levy apportioned to permanent improvements shall be 1.5 mills in each year of the levy.
Section 4. The Treasurer of this Board is hereby authorized and directed to give or cause to be given
notice of said election as provided by law.
Section 5. The Treasurer of this Board is hereby directed to certify to the Portage County Board of
Elections copies of this Resolution, a Resolution adopted on June 9, 2011, and the County Auditor’s Certificate
referred to in the preambles hereto, on or before August 10, 2011. This Board hereby requests that the Board of
Elections prepare the ballots and make necessary arrangements for the submission of this question to the electors of
this District, all in accordance with law.
Section 6. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and
relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations
of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public,
in compliance with the law.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption.
______________________ seconded the motion.
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Upon roll call on the adoption of the resolution, the vote was as follows:
________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________
TREASURER’S CERTIFICATION The foregoing is a true and correct excerpt from the minutes of the regular meeting on July 14, 2011, of
the Board of Education of the Streetsboro City School District, the date, time and place of which (as shown above)
having been established at the Board’s organizational session in January 2011, showing the adoption of the
resolution hereinabove set forth.
Dated: July ___, 2011
Treasurer, Board of Education
Streetsboro City School District, Ohio
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
B. Financial Institution Depository Agreements
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to enter into depository
agreements for active, inactive, and interim funds of the District with Huntington National Bank,
FirstMerit and Bancorp Bank.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
C. Worker’s Compensation
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District’s continued membership in the
Ohio School Boards Association Workers’ Compensation Program as administered through
CompManagement at a rate of $2,750.00.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
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XI. New Business
XII. Old Business
XIII. Board Presidents Recommendations
A. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into executive session to consider the
employment of a public employee or official.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish
XIV. Adjournment
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Lesak Mr. Violi Mr. Grimm
Mrs. Baba Mrs. Pennock-Hanish