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STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

June 18, 2008

6:00 p.m. – Executive Session 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 teachers, 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.

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STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Jennifer A. Sinisgalli, President

David R. Frazee, Vice President

Ruth A. Brickley David M. Gusman

Scott Maloney

James D. Gray, Superintendent William P. Parkinson, Treasurer

WELCOME Our hope is that you will leave this meeting with a better understanding of your Strongsville City School system and the School Board that you have elected to oversee them. THE MEETING Our meetings are open to the public and all of our discussions will be held in the open with the exception of executive sessions. There is time on the meeting agenda for citizen comment and questions. If you have questions about the specific procedure for public comment, please check with one of the Board Members or a district staff member prior to the start of the meeting. Involved and informed parents and citizens are our best guarantee of excellence in our public schools. THE AGENDA We receive a full agenda prior to the Board Meeting. The agenda may deal with curriculum, budget, personnel, facilities, school transportation or long-range planning. Our agenda usually includes written supporting material that helps us with our decision-making. YOUR COMMENTS We welcome your comments and questions during the time set aside in the meeting for public comment. Should you wish to speak, we ask that you provide your name and address so that we can get in touch with you if necessary. Please:

● Keep your comments reasonably brief and to the point so that others wishing to share their thoughts and concerns will have a fair opportunity to address comments to the Board.

● Do not reflect adversely on the ethnic background, character or motives of any

individual. A LITTLE ABOUT US…AND YOU School Board Members are elected officials who devote many hours setting policies and planning for our Strongsville City Schools. We serve on the School Board because we care about providing quality education in our community. You are probably here tonight because you care too. We appreciate your interest and comments and ask your participation to help us meet that goal.

STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Jennifer A. Sinisgalli, President David R. Frazee, Vice President

Ruth A. Brickley David M. Gusman Scott Maloney James D. Gray, Superintendent William P. Parkinson, Treasurer

THE REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS ARE PRESENTED OVER LOCAL CABLE CHANNELS AND ARE RECORDED. ALL DISTRICT VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS WILL BE A PERMANENT PART OF THE MINUTES AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (TREASURER'S OFFICE).

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BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS While serving as a member of my Board of Education, I will accept the responsibility to improve public education. To that end I will: remember that my first and greatest concern must be the educational welfare of all students

attending the public schools; obey the laws of Ohio and the United States; respect the confidentiality of privileged information; recognize that as an individual Board member I have no authority to speak or act for the

Board; work with other members to establish and periodically review effective Board policies; delegate authority for the administration of the schools to the Superintendent and staff; encourage ongoing communications among Board members, the Board, students, staff,

parents and the community; render all decisions based on the available facts and my independent judgment rather than

succumbing to the influence of individuals or special interest groups; make every effort to attend all Board meetings; become informed concerning the issues to be considered at each meeting; improve my boardmanship by studying educational issues and by participating in in-service

programs; support the employment of staff members based on qualifications and not as a result of

influence; cooperate with other Board members and administrators to establish a system of regular

and impartial evaluations of all staff; avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof; refrain from using my Board position for benefit of myself, family members or business

associates and express my personal opinions but, once the Board has acted, accept the will of the majority.

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Strongsville High School Media Center

20025 Lunn Road June 18, 2008

6:00 p.m. – Executive Session

7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present Not Present Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION – OAPSE 028 GRIEVANCE HEARING

Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No Ruth A. Brickley

David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

Entered into Executive Session at ____________p.m. Resumed public session at ______________p.m.

5. RECOGNITION Presenter: Mr. Scott Ross, Director of Communications and Information A. GRAND PRIZE WINNER IN THE 2008 DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH ESSAY CONTEST SPONSORED BY BRIGGS AND STRATTON CORPORATION

• Jack Berney, First Grader at Muraski Elementary School

B. STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR – TOP AWARD WINNER AT 2008 INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

• Kaleigh Eichel “The Ability to Learn: Learning and Communication between Comet Goldfish.”

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 6. PTA COUNCIL PRESENTATION

• Ms. Moira Cohen, President 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 7. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 1, 2008 Regular Board of Education Work Session Meeting May 15, 2008 Regular Board of Education Meeting May 21, 2008 Special Board of Education 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 Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli 11. RESOLUTION Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Strongsville Board of Education that a 3.25% salary increase for Superintendent James D. Gray be approved. Salary to be $103,716.00 retroactive to January 1, 2008.

Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 12. TREASURER’S REPORT * A. Financial Report for Month Ending May 31, 2008

(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. Temporary Appropriations

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Temporary Appropriations for FY09 in the amount of $91,502,400.00 be approved. This gives the Treasurer the authority to pay bills and meet payroll for approximately three months until the Permanent Appropriation is passed in September.

(Exhibit D) * E. Tax Filings for Calendar Year 2008 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer to approve a resolution authorizing the law firm of Kolick & Kondzer to file and ratifying and confirming the filing of certain complaints with the Cuyahoga

County Board of Revision on behalf of the Strongsville Board of Education relating to the Tax Year 2007 or previous tax years.

(Exhibit E) * F. Dental Insurance

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Treasurer that a contract with CoreSource be renewed, effective July 1, 2008. This renewal will have an increase of $.15 per month in administrative fees of $3.30 to $3.45 per month and a 4% increase per employee per month funding account. The amount will change from $99.17 to $103.14. There will no longer be a broker fee due to CBA being released.

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 12. TREASURER’S REPORT * G. Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budget Revision for FY08 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the following Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budget revision for FY08 be approved: School/Program Fund From To

High School Athletics 300 $223,785 $240,785 (Exhibit F)

* H. Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budget for FY08 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the following Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budget for FY08 be approved: School/Program Fund Amount

Central Office SCS-TV 019-9596 $5,990 (Exhibit G)

* I. Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budgets for FY09

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the following Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budgets for FY09 be approved:

School/Program Fund Amount

High School Athletics 300 $193,300

Preschool Public School Support 018-9400 $3,000

Central Office SCS-TV 019-9596 3,000 * J. Transfer of Funds Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that $100,000.00 be transferred to the Food Services Fund (006). This transfer is to supplement the daily operation of that program.

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 12. TREASURER’S REPORT * K. Return of Advances

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the following advances totaling $62,000.00 be returned to the General Fund (001).

Program Fund Amount Uniform School Supply-Chapman 009-9110 $3,000 Uniform School Supply-Drake 009-9200 2,000 Uniform School Supply-Muraski 009-9210 2,000 Uniform School Supply-Kinsner 009-9220 500 Uniform School Supply-Surrarrer 009-9300 1,000 Uniform School Supply-Whitney 009-9310 500 Uniform School Supply-Zellers 009-9320 3,000 Food Services 006 50,000 * L. Grant Approval Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Dollar General Literacy Grant (Fund 019 SCC 9942) award in the amount of $2,437.00 be accepted and approved. * M. Ohio Department of Education Funding

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that approval is granted to apply for the following Ohio Department of Education Grants for the 2008-09 school year. District entitlement is as follows:

Proposed 2008-09 2007-08 Net Program Allocation Allocation Difference Title I $ 505,904.77 $ .00 $ 505,904.77 Improving Teacher Quality, Title II-A 142,888.02 120,502.08 22,385.94 Technology, Title II-D 4,732.18 .00 4,732.18 Limited English Proficient, Title III 23,625.00 42,173.23 (18,548.23) Immigrant, Title III .00 6,904.54 (6,904.54) Safe & Drug Free, Title IV-A 10,866.11 12,861.54 (1,995.43) Innovative Programs, Title V 7,342.41 17,042.22 (9,699.81) Alternative Challenge Grant 69,927.00 71,944.00 (2,017.00) ABLE Grant 50,645.00 59,852.70 (9,207.70) Parent Mentor Grant 25,000.00 25,000.00 .00

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 12. TREASURER’S REPORT * N. Invoice Order Approvals

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 & Dempsey 2083782 06/02/08 $3,996.25 04/2008 Legal Expenses ESC TO901 07/01/08 $57,488.74 05/08/08 City/County Funds * O. Five-Year Forecast (Exhibit H) 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. TIMELY INFORMATION

1. Ohio High School Athletic Association Membership – 2008-2009 School Year Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association be authorized for the 2008-2009 school year. Membership requires that the Strongsville City Schools conduct their athletic programs in accordance with the Constitution, By-laws, Regulations, Interpretations, and Decisions of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. There is no cost to the District.


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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. TIMELY INFORMATION

2. Resolution Requesting $500,000.00 for New Staff Positions for the 2008-2009 School Year Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that an additional $500,000.00 be allocated to the budget for new staff positions for the 2008-2009 school year.


Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that an additional six (6) elementary teachers may be hired for the 2008-2009 school year contingent upon enrollment.

Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No

Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that four full-time and one half-time (4.5) middle school foreign language teachers be hired for the 2008-2009 school year contingent upon enrollment and budget.


B. COMMUNICATIONS/INFORMATION

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008

13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

C. CURRICULUM AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT * 1. Student Teacher Placement Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

student teacher shall be placed: Sandra Santora -- Whitney Elementary School, assigned to Carolyn Andres, October 6 - November 14, 2008. A student at Cleveland State University. * 2. 2008-2009 Student Fees Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the list of

recommended student fees listed in the exhibit be approved and adopted, effective for the 2008-2009 school year.

(Exhibit I) * 3. Addendum to Student Teacher Agreement with Ashland University Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the

addendum to the Student Teacher Agreement between Ashland University and the Strongsville City School District be approved as presented.

(Exhibit J)

D. PUPIL SERVICES

* 1. Virtual Learning Academy Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the

Strongsville Board of Education enter into an agreement in collaboration with the Jefferson County Educational Service Center (ESC) to participate in the Jefferson County ESC Virtual Learning Academy, an internet-based educational delivery system, designed for grades 2-12, providing alternative educational options for credit deficiencies, alternative programs, students being schooled at home and summer school programs from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. The $2,000 fee for service is being paid for by Polaris Career Center. License cost of $175 per student is paid for pending approval of the Part B IDEIA Grant.

(Exhibit K)

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT E. HUMAN RESOURCES * 1. Resignations – Non-Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated resignations be accepted: Julia Andersen, Cook assigned to Albion Middle School, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, reason, to accept another position in the district. Charlene Daugherty, Monitor assigned to Center Middle School, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, reason, to accept another position in the district. Rose Dietrich, Bus Driver assigned to the Transportation Department, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, reason, to accept another position in the district. Cynthia Hamlin, Monitor assigned to Drake Elementary School, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, reason, to accept another position in the district. Linda Konopinski, Tech Aide assigned to the Strongsville City School District, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, reason, to accept another position in the district. Resignations - Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated resignations be accepted: Elizabeth Hamilton, Substitute Teacher assigned to the Strongsville City School District, effective June 1, 2008, reason, personal. Whitney McDowell, .5 FTE Itinerant Teacher assigned to the Preschool, effective the end of the 2007-2008 contract year, reason, personal. Ken Davenport, Special Needs Summer Program Intervention Specialist, effective May 13, 2008, reason, personal. Michael Rodak, Supplemental Contract for Assistant Football Coach - HS, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, reason, personal.

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT E. HUMAN RESOURCES

* 2. Appointment - Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired: Patricia Bellis, Cafeteria Hourly, 188 day position, $11.65 per hour, 3.5 hours per day, effective May 9, 2008. Replacement for Laura Miller. Appointments – Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired: Gregory Fletcher, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 184 day position, BA/0, salary to be $34,779.00, effective August 26, 2008. Replacement for Jill Weth. John Syroney, Social Studies Teacher, 184 day position, M+15/3, salary to be $46,551.00, effective August 26, 2008. Replacement for Denise Youngblood.

Be it further resolved that the Strongsville City School District in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.11, hereby offers to employ Kelly Rose as an English Teacher and Heather Wolfe as a Science Teacher for a period of one year, effective date, August 26, 2008 provided that Kelly Rose and Heather Wolfe secure the necessary certificates/licenses required by the State Department of Education in order to serve as an English and a Science Teacher. Said individual’s employment by the Board of Education is expressly contingent upon her/his securing said certificates/licenses. Failure to secure the necessary certificates in a timely manner shall cause the automatic withdrawal of the offer of employment without further action of the Board of Education, and shall constitute the individual’s voluntary relinquishment of a contract with the Board of Education pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.11. If the individual is eligible for the necessary certificate/license, properly applied for them from the State of Ohio Department of Education, and are simply awaiting receipt of the actual certificate from the Department of Education, the offer of employment will not be automatically withdrawn if said certificates/licenses are not received by the Board of Education.

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT E. HUMAN RESOURCES * 2. Appointments – Leadership Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following Leadership personnel be hired: Libby Davis, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, 205 day position, MA, salary to be $73,000.00. This is a reinstated position. David Riley, Principal, Albion Middle School, 205 day position, MA, salary to be $81,000.00 with a $2,750.00 educational increment. Replacement for Jeff Stanton. Appointment – Non-Certificated Substitute

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired as substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule. Gail McCauley Bus Driver Effective June 2, 2008

Appointments – Non-Certificated Supplemental Contracts

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be awarded supplemental contracts for the 2008-2009 school year. These positions have 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 these positions has accepted it. Salary to be prorated.

Paula Bowen .75 FTE Memory Book Advisor – Chapman .25 FTE Student Council Advisor – Chapman Lynn Dempsey Memory Book Advisor – Surrarrer

Linda Kapcar Detention Supervisor – HS Jacqueline Madey Detention Supervisor – HS

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT E. HUMAN RESOURCES * 2. Appointments – Non-Certificated Supplemental Contract Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be awarded a supplemental contract for the 2008-2009 school year based upon receipt of pupil activity certificates and/or 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 these positions has accepted them. Salary to be paid upon completion. Leah Shea Girls’ Cross-Country Coach - AMS Appointment - Certificated Supplemental Contracts Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that a supplemental contract be awarded to the following employee for the 2008-2009 school year. Salary to be prorated: Kathleen Olsen Reduce from 1.0 FTE to .5 FTE Student Council Advisor - Surrarrer Appointments - Certificated Supplemental Contracts Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that supplemental contracts be awarded to the following employees for the 2008-2009 school year. Salary to be paid upon completion: Rae Alexander Assistant Boys’ Cross-Country Coach – HS Assistant Boys’ Track Coach – HS David Bardou Head 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach – AMS Head 8th Grade Football Coach – AMS Assistant Boys’ Track Coach – AMS Don Berkey Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach – HS Mike Boyle Head 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach – CMS Head 8th Grade Football Coach – CMS Assistant Boys’ Track Coach – CMS Brandt Camp Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach – HS William Cash Head Boys’ Golf Coach – HS Head Girls’ Basketball Coach – HS Gail Cobb Assistant Girls’ Track Coach – CMS Tobey Cook Head Boys’ Soccer Coach – HS Mark Demmerle Head Boys’ Cross-Country Coach – AMS Jeff Eicher Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach – HS Jon Felton Head Girls’ Soccer Coach – HS Kathy Fitzgerald Assistant Girls’ Golf Coach – HS

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* 2. Appointments - Certificated Supplemental Contracts (continued) Alex Fleming Head Boys’ Track Coach – CMS Jason Frederick Assistant Baseball Coach – HS Head 7th Grade Volleyball Coach – AMS Steve Genther Head 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach – CMS Assistant 7th Grade Football Coach – CMS Alfred Gizzi Assistant 7th Grade Boys’ Football Coach – CMS Chuck Hotchkiss Head 8th Grade Wrestling Coach – AMS Russell Jacques Head Football Coach – HS Steve King Assistant Boys’ Golf Coach – HS Michael Knapik Head Girls’ Cross-Country Coach – HS Head Girls’ Track Coach – HS Chris Koval Assistant Football Coach – HS Assistant Girls’ Track Coach – HS Terry Kozma Head Boys’ Cross-Country Coach – HS Head Boys’ Track Coach – HS Dave Lewandowski Assistant Football Coach – HS John Lipowski Head 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach – AMS Head 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach – AMS Dennis Martin Assistant 8th Grade Football Coach – AMS Assistant Boys’ Track Coach – AMS Judith Matsko Head 8th Grade Volleyball Coach – AMS Head Girls’ Track Coach – AMS Ryan Mester Head 7th Grade Football Coach – CMS Michael Misencik Assistant 7th Grade Football Coach – AMS Jamison Muth Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach – HS Dave Pallenik Assistant Volleyball Coach – HS Becky Pollack Assistant Girls’ Track Coach – AMS Jeff Port Head 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach – AMS Assistant 8th Grade Football Coach – AMS Tim Ruese Assistant Football Coach – HS Assistant Girls’ Track Coach – HS Michael Sack Head Boys’ Cross-Country Coach – CMS James Saunders Assistant 8th Grade Football Coach – CMS Head Girls’ Track Coach – CMS Head 7th Grade Wrestling Coach – CMS Danielle Shea Head Girls’ Cross-Country Coach – CMS Kenneth Shifferly Assistant Wrestling Coach – HS Assistant Girls’ Track Coach – AMS Erick Sopata Head Volleyball Coach – HS Josh Sorge Head Baseball Coach – HS Matt Stanley Head 7th Grade Wrestling Coach – AMS Ian Steffen Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach – HS Assistant Boys’ Track Coach – CMS

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* 2. Appointments – Certificated Supplemental Contracts (continued) Jane Swiger Assistant Girls’ Track Coach – CMS Nancy Vaughn Head Girls’ Golf Coach – HS John Wallace Head Wrestling Coach – HS John Young Head 7th Grade Football Coach – AMS Laura Yurgalewicz Assistant Volleyball Coach – HS Appointments – Certificated Supplementals – Additional Time Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

certificated supplemental contracts for additional time (duties before and after the school day, weekends, and evening conferences) be renewed for the 2008-2009 school year. Salary to be prorated.

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Jeanean Berendsen Cheryl Lyndon Donald Berkey Christin Maichrye Denise Candow Linda Ponstingle Robin Coyer Linda Sapara Tracy Davidson Eric Schibley Jeffrey Eby Denise Schrote Patting Livingstone Julia Williams John Young PSYCHOLOGISTS Michelle Borelle Amy Hofmann Kathleen Fitzgerald Nicholas Maier Lindsay Gervais Jeremy Ryman Appointments – Certificated Supplementals – Extended Time Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

certificated supplemental contracts for extended time be awarded for the 2008- 2009 school year. Salary to be prorated.

Days before Days after School Starts School Ends GUIDANCE Jenean Berendsen 3 3 Donald Berkey 3 3 Tracy Davidson 5 5 Jeffrey Eby 5 5 Patti Livingstone 3 3 Cheryl Lyndon 3 3

Christin Maichrye 5.25 5.25

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT D. HUMAN RESOURCES * 2. Appointments – Certificated Supplementals – Extended Time (continued)

Days before Days after School Starts School Ends

GUIDANCE Linda Ponstingle 5 5 Linda Ponstingle 4 4

Julia Williams 5 5 John Young 5.25 5.25 MEDIA Jeanne Carpenter 2.5 2.5 Robin Langlais 2.5 2.5 Ellen Lewis 2.5 2.5 Patricia Schaefer 2.5 2.5 Laura Switzer 2.5 2.5 Jacquita Willis 2.5 2.5 Donna Witmer 2.5 2.5 PSYCHOLOGISTS Michelle Borelle 5 5 Kathleen Fitzgerald 5 5 Lindsay Gervais 5 5 Amy Hofmann 5 5 Nicholas Maier 5 5 Jeremy Ryman 5 5 VOCATIONAL William Cash 2.5 2.5 Jessica Frenchik 2 3

Appointment – Summer School – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employee be hired as the Secondary Summer School Clerk: Patricia Jontony Clerk $13.93 per hour

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* 2. Appointments – Summer School - Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendations of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be awarded contracts for the 2008 Summer School Session, to be paid upon completion. Salary to be $26.82 per hour. Funding source – self-funded.

SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL Ryan Albright Physical Education Nicole D’Amore Math Doreen Hoffland Math/Language Arts Terry Hoffland Physical Education Linda Imhoff Math Lisa Manz Math Dennis Martin Health/Physical Education Aaron Redd Physical Education Jeffrey Szwagulak Physical Education

* 3. Recall from Reduction in Force Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following teacher be recalled from the reduction in force effective for the 2008-2009 school year: Nicholas Maier Psychologist * 4. Preschool Extended School Year Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following personnel be awarded stipends for the Preschool Extended School Year. Stipend to be paid upon completion. Funded through Part B IDEIA Grant. Ron Lanz Aide Stipend $500.00 * 5. Special Needs Summer Program Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following personnel be awarded stipends for the Special Education School Age Summer Program. Stipends to be paid upon completion. Funded through Part B IDEIA Grant. Kathleen Amari Aide Stipend $800.00

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT E. HUMAN RESOURCES * 6. Changes in Status - Non-Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated changes in status be approved: Julia Andersen, change from Cook to Cafeteria Manager, 190 day position, $16.99 per hour, 7 hours per day, effective August 25, 2008. Replacement for Rita Popovich. Kathleen Cola, change current position from District Clerk II to Data Input Specialist, $17.74 per hour, effective August 1, 2008. Charlene Daugherty, change from Monitor to Secretary, 260 day position, $15.41 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, effective August 1, 2008. Replacement for Marsha Merriman. Rose Dietrich, change from Bus Driver to Cook, 190 day position, $15.93 per hour, 7 hours per day, effective August 25, 2008. Replacement for Lois Bayne.

Cynthia Hamlin, change from 2 hours per day Monitor to 2 hours per day Cafeteria Hourly, effective August 26, 2008. Replacement for Lovetta Tonon. Linda Konopinski, change from Tech Aide to Data Input Specialist, $16.99 per hour, effective August 1, 2008. Replacement for Judy Trampush. Change in Status – Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated change in status be approved: Nicholas Maier, change from M+50/1, $41,139.00 to M+50/6, $58,265.00

* 7. Change in Hours - Non-Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following changes be approved:

Cynthia Hamlin Change from 5.58 to 5.83 hours per day, effective August 26, 2008 James Lucsik Change from 5.42 to 5.83 hours per day,

effective August 26, 2008 Christina Nguyen Change from 4.42 to 5.08 hours per day, effective May 27, 2008 Cheryl Shrenkel Change from 5.33 to 5.67 hours per day, effective August 26, 2008 Nancy Welling Change from 7.67 to 7.83 hours per day, effective August 26, 2008

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT E. HUMAN RESOURCES * 8. Retirement – Non-Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated retirement be approved:

Jerry Paschall Skilled Maintenance Effective June 30, 2008

* 9. Family Medical Leaves – Non-Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated family medical leaves be approved:

Erin Kennedy, effective May 12, 2008 Maureen Mihalik, intermittent effective April 18, 2008

Family Medical Leaves - Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leaves be approved;

Diane Heidt, effective May 23, 2008 Heather Klein, effective May 1, 2008 Colleen Schemrich, effective May 18, 2008 Family Medical Leave - Leadership

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following leadership family medical leave be approved:

Sandra Vore, effective May 13, 2008 * 10. Injury Leave

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following injury leave be approved:

Beverly Jarmusik, effective May 19, 2008 * 11. Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence - Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated unpaid medical leave of absence be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:

Melissa Harper

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* 12. Washington, D.C. Trip Stipend - Cancelled

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the stipend approved for the following certificated staff for the trip to Washington, D.C. be cancelled:

Jeannine Vasil $750.00 stipend

* 13. Stipend - Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

stipend be approved: Tonya Barba Rotary Club $750.00 stipend John Young Rotary Club $750.00 stipend Stipend - Leadership Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

stipend be approved: Todd Clifford Large Building $3,000.00

* 14. Calendars – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated calendars be approved for the 2008-2009 school year: (Exhibit L) * 15. Service Agreement – PSI Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enter into an agreement with PSI Affiliates, Inc., in the amount of $17,370.00 for Nursing, Health Aide, $47,808.00 for Speech Pathology Services, $32,940.00 for Psychological Services, $23,058.00 for a Remedial Teacher, and $19,440.00 for an Intervention Specialist to service pupils attending Sts. Joseph & John Inter-Parochial School under auxiliary funding administered to approved non-public schools by local districts. Costs for the 2007-2008 school year was $17,370.00 for Nursing, Health Aide, $46,368.00 for Speech Pathology Services, and $31,968.00 for Psychological Services. (Exhibit M)

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* 16. Correction Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following correction be approved: Agenda, May 15, 2008, *2. Appointments – Certificated Supplemental Contracts for 2008-2009 – Salary to be Prorated, change the following supplementals to be Paid Upon Completion: Michael Barile Stage Manager – All School Musical William Bedford Assistant Marching Bank Director – HS Vicki Eicher Vocal Director – All School Musical David Harbart Summer Band Pep Club Advisor Gloria McIntyre All School Musical – Drama Fall Play – Drama Director Kristen Zeiser Cheerleading Advisor Varsity Basketball – HS Cheerleading Advisor Junior Varsity Basketball – HS Cheerleading Advisor Varsity Football – HS Cheerleading Advisor Junior Varsity Football – HS * 17. Volunteers

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following

volunteers be approved for the 2007-2008 school year:

ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – year one of five Cindy Wilson KINSNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – year one of five Beth Fischer Michael Mayell Brian Tomcany SURRARRER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – year one of five Cindy Wilson

CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL – year one of five Beth Fischer STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL – year one of five Linda Marguglio

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* 17. Volunteers (continued) STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – year two of five Cathleen Baskey Kathy Filuta Vicki Gairing Rosa Griesinger

Jeff Herold Edward Hirsch Richard Metzger Barb Novak Kathleen Novak Tracy Stajcar

STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – year three of five Regina Allen Wayne Ardo

Joan Barrus Jim Beatty Lawrence Boron Patti Brown

Darlene Cavett Joe Cebula Martin Cernelich Renee Cole

Arthur Frazier Tim Gaydos Ken Grossi Nancy Holder Linda Horstmann Steve Hryshko Nicholas Iademarco Joe Jakubowski Gus Karagiozis Marina Kennedy Debbie Kesicki Richard Kocjancic

Kimberly Kountz Michael Lang Tom Lange Marge Lazar Patti Maddocks Al Matyas Ken McEntee Susan Mills Munira Odetellah Laura Opheim Michael Petras Cheryl Pierce John Psellas Greg Riegelsberger Terry Ross Melody Sestito

STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – year three of five Jim Soja Jeff Suntala

Jeffrey Swann Cathy Taggert Debbie Toth Tracy VanCucha Christine Warren Ted Warren Tina Wilson Dave Zacharyasz

STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – year four of five Linda Cancelliere Holly Cigic

Joe Craciun James Dimmick Carol Dunning Arthur Garanich Robert Handloser Judy Hebeisen Vicki Keating Mark Maatz Greg Madama Freida McGee

Robyn Meier John Nadzan

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* 17. Volunteers (continued) STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – year four of five

Patricia Pacl Ellen Pagel Terri Phillips Steve Preda Debbie Raabe Cynthia Reitz Brian Tomek Patricia Tullius Juoko Vilamaa Jamie Waskowski Rachele Zona

STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – year five of five Joe Baumeister * 18. Leadership Handbook Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Leadership Handbook be adopted as presented. (Exhibit N) * 19. Resolution Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employee be terminated: Jeanne Rohm Bus Driver

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F. BUSINESS SERVICES

* 1. Typewriter Maintenance Agreement

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Director of Business Services be authorized to renew the contract with Your Typewriter & Computer Company for maintenance of the District’s typewriters. This agreement is to be effective for one year, from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. The cost per unit will be $26.00 for all typewriters. There are 54 typewriters being used in the District.

* 2. District Insurance

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Director of Business Services be authorized to purchase Property, Inland Marine, Boiler & Machinery, Crime, Automobile, General Liability and Umbrella insurance from Indiana Insurance Company (Agent is Todd Associates, Inc.), as endorsed by the Ohio Schools Council, at a one (1) year contract price of $149,402.00 for the period of July 1, 2008 through July 1, 2009, which includes all school groups. Last year’s cost was $150,846. PLEASE NOTE: Preschool facility is included in the quoted premium.

Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that Board of Education recognize the following groups as authorized school groups and are included in the Strongsville City Schools insurance policy.

Strongsville Council of PTA Strongsville High School PTA Albion Middle School PTA Center Middle School PTA Allen Elementary School PTA Chapman Elementary School PTA Drake Elementary School PTA Kinsner Elementary School PTA Muraski Elementary School PTA Surrarrer Elementary School PTA Whitney Elementary School PTA Zellers Elementary School PTA Strongsville Preschool PTA After Prom Committee SCS-TV Strongsville Booster Club – Athletic Strongsville Hockey Association Strongsville Music Boosters – Choral Division Strongsville Music Boosters – Instrumental Division Strongsville Education Foundation

(Exhibit O)

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F. BUSINESS SERVICES 3. H.B. 264 Energy Services Project Award Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the proposal from Brewer-Garrett Company and authorize the Director of Business Services to issue purchase orders for the following project contingent on state approval: District-wide Energy Services Contract $6,394,930.00 (Exhibit P) Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

* 4. Gifts

Southwest General Health Center donated 140 pedometers valued at approximately $1,050.00 to be used in the Albion Middle School Health and Physical Education classes and will be used in the “Walk Across America Unit” scheduled for the 2008-09 school year involving students and staff. Mr. Howard Houser donated a four-year old Dell monitor to Center Middle School. Target donated a $20.00 Target gift card to Center Middle School which was used to purchase copy paper. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Moteleski donated one Little Tykes Art Easel, one Fisher Price Toddler Bicycle, one Fisher Price Sit-On Scooter, one Little Tykes Sit-On Scooter, three dump trucks, one small plastic bat and ball, and three playground balls to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool. Mr. Doug Turnbull donated two computer monitors, one keyboard and one mouse valued at approximately $115.00 to the Strongsville Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program. Sherwin-Williams Company – Chemical Coatings Division donated 124 binders valued at $248.00 to the District. Mr. Fred Dillon donated five books valued at $127.85 to the Strongsville High School Media Center.

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* 4. Gifts Ms. Patricia Snyder donated one plastic grocery cart, one small riding mower, one book, four finger paints and miscellaneous teacher resource files valued at $340.00 to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool. Ms. Dorrine Byron donated books, puzzles, toys and stuffed animals valued at $100.00 to the Strongsville Early Learning Preschool.

TFN Camps & Clinics, Inc. donated $1,500.00 to the Center Middle School Lettermen’s Club. Ginny Standen donated twelve new books to the Muraski Elementary School Media Center. Sue Pryor donated two new books to the Muraski Elementary School Media Center.

14. REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER – David R. Frazee 15. REPORT ON LEGISLATION – David M. Gusman 16. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS A. City Council – Ruth A. Brickley and David R. Frazee B. Recreation Committee – Scott Maloney C. West Shore Boards of Education – David M. Gusman and Scott Maloney D. Strongsville Education Foundation – Ruth A. Brickley E. Strongsville PTA Council – Jennifer A. Sinisgalli F. OSBA Student Achievement – Ruth A. Brickley G. Wellness Committee – Ruth A. Brickley 17. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Business Advisory Council – David M. Gusman B. Special Education Advisory Council – Jennifer A. Sinisgalli C. Talent Development Advisory Council – Scott Maloney D. Finance Committee – David M. Gusman and Scott Maloney E. Policy Committee – Ruth A. Brickley and Jennifer Sinisgalli F. Facilities Committee – Scott Maloney and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli G. Transportation Committee – David R. Frazee and Jennifer A. Sinisgalli H. Insurance Committee – David M. Gusman I. Safety and Security Committee – David R. Frazee and David M. Gusman

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 18. 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.


Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli 19. BOARD POLICY

A. Revised Policy Code EBBC – Bloodborne Pathogens (3rd Reading)

(Exhibit Q)

B. Revised Procedure Code EBBC-P – Bloodborne Pathogens (3rd Reading)

(Exhibit R)

C. Revised Policy Code EBC – Emergency Plans (3rd Reading) (Exhibit S)


Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

D. Revised Policy Code GBEA – Communicable Diseases (2nd Reading) (Exhibit T)

E. Revised Policy Code JHCCA – Communicable Diseases (2nd Reading)

(Exhibit U)

F. Revised Procedure Code JHCCA-P – Communicable Diseases (2nd Reading)

(Exhibit V)

20. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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AGENDA JUNE 18, 2008 21. OTHER 22. MEETING NOTIFICATION

A Regular Board of Education Meeting – Work Session will be held Monday, July 14, 2008, 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Administration Building, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio.

23. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion: Second: Roll Call: Yes No

Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli

Entered into Executive Session at ____________p.m.

Resumed public session at ______________p.m. 24. ADJOURNMENT


Ruth A. Brickley David R. Frazee David M. Gusman Scott Maloney Jennifer A. Sinisgalli Meeting adjourned at ________________ p.m.

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ADDENDUM JUNE 18, 2008 13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

E. HUMAN RESOURCES

* 2. Appointments – Leadership (continued)

Paul M. Moses, Athletic Director, 260 day position, $80,000.00 salary, effective August 1, 2008. Replacement for Joseph Lynch.

* 2. Appointments – Non-Certificated Supplemental Contracts (continued)

Joseph Lynch Head Boys’ Basketball Coach - HS


5. Tremco Roof Lease-Purchase Agreement

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorize the execution of a lease-purchase agreement providing for the lease and eventual acquisition of improvements to school district buildings. Expenditures for the project will be drawn from the Capital Projects Improvement Fund. (Exhibit W)


6. Permanent Improvement Bid Award and Authorization to Approve

Change Orders Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept the Bids for the Zellers Elementary School Asphalt Pavement Repairs, Replacement, Seal Coating, ADA Marking and Sidewalk Replacement and Repair Project and award the contract as indicated below. Funding to be from the Permanent Improvement Fund (003). Phoenix Cement, Inc. 151 Lou Groza Blvd. Berea, Ohio 44017 Base Bid $47,575.00 Total Project $47.575.00

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6. Permanent Improvement Bid Award and Authorization to Approve Change Orders (continued) Be it further resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Director of Business Services be authorized to approve change orders, not to exceed 10% of the contracts for these Projects. (Exhibit X)


7. Resolution for Authorization to Enter Into and Secure Contracts for

Energy Conservation Improvements Under the Guidelines of A.M. Sub H.B. 264 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the proposal from Brewer-Garrett Company, and authorize the Director of Business Services to issue purchase orders for the following project, contingent upon State approval: District-wide Energy Services Contract $3,645,420.00 (Exhibit Y and AA)


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8. Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of Notes

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the Board of Education approve a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of notes, in an aggregate principal amount of $3,645,420.00 for the purpose of paying costs of installations, modifications and remodeling of school buildings to conserve energy. Proceeds will be receipted in and expenditures will be made out of the Capital Projects Improvement Fund. HB 264 Note $3,645,420.00 (Exhibit Z)


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