1 NORTH ROYALTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 6579 ROYALTON ROAD NORTH ROYALTON, OHIO 44133 JUNE 9, 2014 7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING Order of Business I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. FINALIZATION OF AGENDA. Resolve the Board of Education approve agenda as presented. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Resolve the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meetings held May 8 and 12, 2014. VI. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. The public is invited to speak to any of the agenda items and other school topics at this time. Comments should be limited to five minutes. VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS IX. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TREASURER 1. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following 2013-14 appropriation adjustments: Increase/ Fund From To Decrease 019- Local Grants $79,929.10 $80,429.10 $500.00
2 X. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT a. Superintendent Report and Recommendation 2. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION. Resolve the Board of Education adopt the following resolution honoring our community volunteers: WHEREAS, the North Royalton City School District has maintained a rigorous and challenging educational program for its students; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education, administration, and staff continually strive to provide guidance and learning opportunities for students; and WHEREAS, numerous PTA members, Booster Club members, and other community members have assisted in providing the means for quality programs and services throughout our district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the members of the North Royalton Board of Education express grateful appreciation to these volunteers who have unselfishly contributed their time, expertise, and financial support to the North Royalton City Schools. 3. RECOGNITION RESOLUTION - FRIEND OF EDUCATION. Resolve the Board of Education adopt the following resolution honoring the Friend of Education for 2013-14: WHEREAS, the Board of Education and administration of the North Royalton City School District desire to recognize an outstanding supporter of education for the 2013-14 school year; and WHEREAS, Patricia Worton, has been chosen unanimously for this award; and WHEREAS, she has supported the district through various means, creating a spirit of collaboration and enthusiasm; and WHEREAS, she has shown tremendous support to the entire district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the North Royalton Board of Education and administration commend and recognize Patricia Worton, as the 2013-14 Friend of Education. 4. CERTIFY YEAR 2014 GRADUATES. Resolve the Board of Education certify the Year 2014 Graduates, provided they satisfactorily complete requirements of the State Department of Education and the North Royalton Board of Education (Addendum #1).
5. APPROVE AGREEMENT NORTH COAST COUNCIL. Resolve the Board of Education approve the service agreement with the North Coast Council (NCC) effective fiscal year 2014-2015. 6. RENEW MEMBERSHIP IN THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Resolve the Board of Education renew membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for the 2014-15 school year at no cost. 7. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH PRN STAFFING SERVICES, INC. Resolve the Board of Education approve PRN Staffing Services, Inc. for individual student nursing services for the 2014-15 school year. 8. APPROVE AGREEMENTS. Resolve the Board of Education approve agreements with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism for the purposes of providing special education programs and outreach services as needed for the 2014-15 school year. 9. APPROVE AGREEMENT. Resolve the Board of Education approve the agreement with ASG Education Services Inc. for the purpose of providing special education programs and services for students in the Leap Program for the 2014-15 school year. 10. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENTS - SPECIAL EDUCATION. Resolve the Board of Education approve transportation agreements with other carriers to transport certain special needs students for the 2014-15 school year. 11. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS STIPENDS. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following stipends as indicated: Approve stipends for Summer Professional Development at $150.00 per day for three days from Title I: Carmen Rademaker Erin Stanowick Gina Stabile b. Personnel and Policy 12. RETIREMENT RECOGNITION. Resolve the Board of Education adopt the following resolution upon the retirement of: Bruce Bradley Mary Jonela Cheryl Sabo Karen Davies Donna MacKay Cheri Wells Joy Fallaro Michael MacKay Alice Wery Nadine Haberkorn Diane Prokopovich Elaine White Ralph Robinson Georgia Wos 3
WHEREAS, these staff members have been valued members of the North Royalton City School District; and 4 WHEREAS, they have made significant contributions to enhance the educational experience for all students; and WHEREAS, their presence will be missed by students and staff alike, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the members of the North Royalton Board of Education express their appreciation and wish them a long and happy retirement. 13. ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS. Resolve the Board of Education accept the following resignations/retirements: Resignations - Anita Boumitri/effective - Lucy Iemmolo/effective June 30, 2014 - Sarah Rosenthal/effective - Tammie Vasek/effective 2014 Summer Worker Resignations Shirley Burns Giuseppe Luppino Jonathan Gordon Kristen Koch Bridget Lewandowski Nick Vadini 14. APPROVE/AMEND LEAVES OF ABSENCE. Resolve the Board of Education approve/amend the following unpaid leaves of absence: Jessica Dylong/effective May 27, 2014 thru June 6, 2014 (extended) 15. APPROVE CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following change of assignment effective 2014-15 school year or as indicated: Certified - Temporary Change of Assignment Lesley Smith from teacher to Middle School Administrative Intern /effective August 11, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year. Classified Change of Assignment June Travers/from 11-month Administrative Secretary to 10 month Office Secretary/effective August 4, 2014. 16. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS CERTIFICATED/LICENSED AND CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following appointments to the certificated/licensed and classified staffs of the North Royalton City Schools be confirmed with the understanding that such persons are subject to all provisions of law pertaining to the employment of
said persons; and said employment is contingent upon subsequent receipt by the Board of a report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation which is not inconsistent with the applicants answers on the employment application. The said appointees shall be subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools according to the needs and interests of the schools, salary on schedule, effective 2014-15 school year or as indicated: Certificated Employees -Cory Brady, Social Studies Teacher/High School/effective August 18, 2014 -Kayla Freriks, Intervention Specialist/Royal View/effective August 18, 2014 -David Guciardo Assistant Principal/Middle School/effective August 1, 2014 at an initial base salary of $78,815.00 -Leah Kucharczyk/Grade 1/Royal View/effective August 18, 2014 -Tricia Pozsgai/Assistant Principal/Middle School/effective August 1, 2014 at an initial base salary of $73,659.00 -Dana Racco/School Counselor/Valley Vista-ECC/ effective August 2014 -Briana Raleigh/ Intervention Specialist/ECC/effective August 18, 2014 17. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following appointment of the following extended school year services, as needed, salary on schedule: Extended School Year Certificated 2014 Summer Services (June July 2014) Cathy Dostal (up to 24 hours at hourly rate) Joann Evans (up to 51 hours at hourly rate) Jennifer Gaydos (up to 9 hours at hourly rate) AnnMarie Kish (up to 45 hours at hourly rate) Kami Likovic (up to 27 hours at hourly rate) Jennifer Petty (up to 27 hours at hourly rate) Michelle Sabylar (up to 24 hours at hourly rate) Jocelyn Stella (up to 54 hours at hourly rate) Extended School Year Classified 2014 Summer Services (June-July 2014 Gretchen Boff (up to 45 hours at hourly rate) Nikki Kaminski (up to 7.5 hours at hourly rate) Leta Korpusik (up to 38 hours at hourly rate) Bridget Lewandowski (45 hours at hourly rate) Debra Maloney (up to 45 hours at hourly rate) Sharon Matovich (substitute, up to 15 hours at hourly rate) Kathy Milek (up to 30 hours at hourly rate) Carol Nickell (up to 42.5 hours at hourly rate) Margaret Stettin (up to 45 hours at hourly rate) Extended School Year Certficated Summer Services (August 2014) Kami Likovic (up to 5 hours at hourly rate) 5
18. APPROVE/AMEND APPOINTMENTS-SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS. Resolve the Board of Education approve/amend the following appointments for Supplemental Contracts for 2013-14 school year, to work as needed, salary on schedule or as indicated: Music Accompanist Ryan Bergeron 19. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following appointment of interscholastic officials and camp workers for Personal Service Contracts for the 2013-14 school year, as needed, salary on schedule: OFFICIALS Anderson, Karl Grady, Kevin Planisek, Bill Assad, Todd Hausler, Wayne Potter, Sharon Barringer, Dan Hawley, David Saunders, Dana Battaglia, Anthony Kaliszewski, Nick Savage, Carl Bradshaw, Gui Kasik, Dave Savage, Josh Costello, Sean Kitson, Scott Scott, William DiFranco, Sal Kovalak, Bill Serrano, Samuel Duarte, Dave Kwiatkowski, Ryan Smallwood, Dave Ferrall, Ed Kysil, George Stipek, John Ferrell, Eugene Leligdon, Christopher Suster Jr., Joe Gabor, Dale Martinez, Joe Viancourt, Ed Gilreath, Kelly Murphy, Ray Walton, Robert Goliat, Bill Najpaver, David Girls Soccer Alumni Camp (July 30-August 1, 2014) Pete Ragone Allison Harbart Kayleigh Rohrer Carla Ragone Kristen Kajganich Rachel Smith Tim Tyma Emily Lynn Lauren Soza Corey Soza Delaney Malley Briana Steward Liz Disiena Bridget McEldowney Amanda Tamerlano Cassie Gross Chrissy Poulos Jackie Tamerlano Nikki Zeilmann Royalettes Camp (June 2 August 19, 2014) Karen Colabianchi 20. APPROVE VOLUNTEERS. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following volunteers for the 2013-14 school year or as indicated: Royalettes Camp (June 2 August 19, 2014) Kristia Zingale Track & Field/Pole Vault Camp (June 30-July 3, 2014) Michael Nary Ben Morgan Donald Bazzo George Prokopovich 6
7 Cheer Clinic (October 17, 2014) Dee Haase Megan Kucharski Madison Panik Ellie Galinas Morgan Lancaster Payton Platt Gabby Goodman Beha Liosi Megan Scharrer Gracie Goodman Abby McCullough Lydia Sisko Ctazzlyn Jackson Madison Medalis Sydni Wagner c. Business, Building and Grounds 21. ADOPT RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NORTH ROYALTON BAND BOOSTERS. WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters both wish to encourage the community of North Royalton to attend District band events; and WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters also want to support the band program at North Royalton; and WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters have worked cooperatively to encourage the community of North Royalton to attend District band events and supported the band program through the ticket sales to events and other fund raising; and WHEREAS, the District and Boosters want to continue to work together to encourage attendance at band events and support the band program; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding so as to memorialize their agreements with respect to the band program. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education that after careful consideration and evaluation of the information before it: Section 1. This Board authorizes the Board President and Treasurer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Royalton Band Boosters on file with the Treasurer. Section 2. The Board hereby finds and determines that all formal actions related to the adoption of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this Board; and that all deliberations of this Board and of its committees, which resulted in formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public in full compliance with applicable law.
8 22. ADOPT RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NORTH ROYALTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS. WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters both wish to encourage the community of North Royalton to attend District athletic events; and WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters also want to support the athletic program at North Royalton; and WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters have worked cooperatively to encourage the community of North Royalton to attend District athletic events and supported the athletic program through the ticket sales to events and other fund raising; and WHEREAS, the District and Boosters want to continue to work together to encourage attendance at athletic events and support the athletic program; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding so as to memorialize their agreements with respect to the athletic program. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education that after careful consideration and evaluation of the information before it: Section 1. This Board authorizes the Board President and Treasurer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Royalton Athletic Boosters on file with the Treasurer. Section 2. The Board hereby finds and determines that all formal actions related to the adoption of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this Board; and that all deliberations of this Board and of its committees, which resulted in formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public in full compliance with applicable law. 23. ADOPT RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NORTH ROYALTON CHOIR BOOSTERS. WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters both wish to encourage the community of North Royalton to attend District choir events; and
WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters also want to support the choir program at North Royalton; and WHEREAS, the District and the Boosters have worked cooperatively to encourage the community of North Royalton to attend District choir events and supported the choir program through the ticket sales to events and other fund raising; and WHEREAS, the District and Boosters want to continue to work together to encourage attendance at choir events and support the choir program; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding so as to memorialize their agreements with respect to the choir program. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education that after careful consideration and evaluation of the information before it: Section 1. This Board authorizes the Board President and Treasurer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Royalton Choir Boosters on file with the Treasurer. Section 2. The Board hereby finds and determines that all formal actions related to the adoption of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this Board; and that all deliberations of this Board and of its committees, which resulted in formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public in full compliance with applicable law. 24. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, FLEET AND UMBRELLA INSURANCE. Resolve the Board of Education accept the bid from Ohio Casualty (Liberty Mutual Group) for the insurance contract for the school district from July 1 st, 2014 to June 30 th, 2015. Terms and conditions per the stipulated agreement. This part of the Ohio School Council Program and the vendor is the preferred vendor based on the RFQ (Request For Qualifications) that were submitted. 25. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT. Resolve the Board of Education approve agreement with the city of Broadview Heights for the leasing of premises located at the Broadview Center in the city of Broadview Heights for the use of Early Childhood Center. 26. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Resolve the Board of Education approve the following 2014 classified/student summer workers as needed, salary on schedule: Classified Workers Student Workers Michael Tanko Jarrett Grimes - College Jacob Puntel - College Austin Peterjohn - College Matthew Reinhel High School 9
10 27. APROVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NORTH ROYALTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MCPc, INC UTILIZING STATE TERM SCHEDULES. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the North Royalton City School District, County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio, that: Section 1. The President and Treasurer of the Board, Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent, each and all, are hereby authorized to sign, acknowledge and deliver, in the name of and on behalf of the Board of Education of the School District, an agreement for the acquisition and installation of telecommunications equipment between the Board and MCPc, Inc., substantially in the form now on file with the Treasurer (the Agreement ). The Agreement is approved with such changes that are not materially inconsistent with this Resolution and not substantially adverse to the School District and that are permitted by law and shall be approved by said official or officials, provided that the aggregate maximum amount paid by the School District shall not exceed $200,343.84. The approval of such changes, and that such changes are not materially inconsistent with this Resolution and not substantially adverse to the School District, shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Agreement by said official or officials. Section 2. The President and Treasurer of this Board, Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent, each and all, are authorized and directed to sign any other certificates, documents or and to take such actions as are necessary or appropriate to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Resolution. Section 3. 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 those formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law. Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption. 28. APPROVE PHYSICIANS FOR BUS/VAN DRIVER EXAMS. Resolve the Board of Education approve the physicians of Employer s Health Source through Parma Hospital to perform non-group bus/van driver examinations.
11 29. APPROVE INSURANCE ENDORSEMENTS. Resolve the Board of Education approve an endorsement to the school district's liability policy to include: North Royalton Association for Gifted and Talented (NRAGT), North Royalton Athletic Boosters, North Royalton Band Boosters, North Royalton Choir Boosters, North Royalton High School Hockey Club, North Royalton Early Childhood PTA, Valley Vista Elementary School PTA, Royal View Elementary School PTA, Albion Elementary School PTA, North Royalton Middle School PTA, North Royalton High School PTA, North Royalton Stadium Foundation, and the North Royalton Educational Foundation, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 30. APPROVE EXTENDED TRIP PROPOSAL. Resolve the Board of Education approve the following trip proposal: High School Boys Basketball trip to Sherrodsville, OH - June 18-20, 2014 Girls Soccer trip to Brownsburg, IN July 13-16, 2014 31. ACCEPT GIFTS/DONATIONS. Resolve the Board of Education accept the following gifts/donations: - Miscellaneous student incentives (bookmarks, toys, etc.) to the ECC from Tricia Stanton - Kleenex (62 boxes) to the ECC from North Royalton Kiwanis Club - Coupons (for the students for free round of mini-golf or use at the batting range) to Albion Elementary from Mr. Divots Sports Park - Coupons (for the students for free round of mini-golf or use at the batting range) to Valley Vista Elementary from Mr. Divots Sports Park - A 5 x8 US Flag to NR Middle School from Joel Young - $24,625.00 to NR City Schools to sand wooden gym floor in high school, have it repainted and re-stained and sealed from North Royalton Athletic Boosters - $20 donation (to be used toward the construction of picnic tables for Nature Center as part of Eagle Scout Project by Joseph Krzywicki Troop 526) to N.R. School District from Diane Sviatko - $20 donation (to be used toward the construction of picnic tables for Nature Center as part of Eagle Scout Project by Joseph Krzywicki Troop 526) to N.R. School District from Jennifer Mahnic - $50 donation (to be used toward the construction of picnic tables for Nature Center as part of Eagle Scout Project by Joseph Krzywicki Troop 526) to N.R. School District from Brian Wolf - $200 donation (to be used toward the construction of picnic tables for Nature Center as part of Eagle Scout Project by Joseph Krzywicki Troop 526) to N.R. School District from Broadview Heights Lions Club - $20 donation (to be used toward the construction of picnic tables for Nature Center as part of Eagle Scout Project by Joseph Krzywicki Troop 526) to N.R. School District from Mr. Vadouski
- Four bird houses and in-ground poles (to be used toward the construction of picnic tables for Nature Center as part of Eagle Scout Project by Joseph Krzywicki Troop 526) to N.R. School District from Home Depot - One Foundation Cover Georgia Gray 48 x24 x04 granite to be used for base for bronze figure (for Rosemary Dwyer Memorial Project) to Royal View School from Everlasting Memorials & Gifts - 150 pounds of grass seed to NRCS for practice football field from North Royalton Youth Football - Six ipads, 6 ipad cases, 3 audible jacks, 6 Notability Apps, 6 Tooch Apps to North Royalton City Schools from the Ellie Rechkemmer Literacy Fund - You Are a Social Detective Interactive CD, Superflex: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum Package, Giant Alphabetic Stepping Stones, Design Builders, Hear-the-sounds Alphabet Buttons, alphabet Bowling, 52 AAA batteries, Articulation Station App, Career Costume Set, Social Thinking Curriculum: The Incredible Flexible You, Hands on Standards (Common Core Grade 5) Teacher Resource Manual and Small Group Kit, 2 Wireless Microphones and batteries, Big Books: (2) Solid Shapes, (1) Adding Animals, (2) Skip Counting, (2) Graph It, (2) Let s Measure with Tools Interactive, DVD s: (2) Living and Non Living Things, (2) The Difference Between Wants and Needs, (2) Long Ago, Yesterday and Today, (2) Habitat Homes for Living Things, (2) U.S. Symbols, Story Telling Kits: (2) The Napping House, (2) Elmer, (2) There Was An Old Lady, Gynzy one year subscription, (4) Circuit and Electromagnetism Kits, Starfall Education one year subscription (5) Learning Resources Classpack Tangrams, (1) Fraction Common Core Collaborative Cards, (5) Learning Advantage Fractions and Decimal tiles, (5) Fraction Stax and Peg Base, Kinetic Sand and Manipulative Tools, Rock Samples, Mousetrap cars, (3) Motion Detectors, Animal and Plant Cell Models, Burpee Two Tier Lighting Cart, Skeleton Model, and (15) Participation fees for The Memory Project, Infinite Campus subscription to North Royalton City Schools from the North Royalton Educational Foundation - $9500.00 donation to North Royalton Middle School to purchase five Smartboards from NRMS PTA - 48 x36 dray erase board, a magnetic accessory tray, and a set of colored markers/dry erase eraser to the N. Royalton Transportation Department from Bruce Abbott - Six maroon, high quality work station rolling chairs and four black static side chairs to North Royalton High School from Newry Corporation - 400 paper cups for Field Day to Valley Vista School from McDonald s - 24 purple and gold balloons for Fourth Grade Award Ceremony to Valley Vista School from Giant Eagle - $250.00 donation to North Royalton Middle School (to purchase honorary trees for retired staff members to be placed on school district property) from Sharon Borszcz - $25.00 donation to North Royalton Middle School (to purchase honorary trees for retired staff members to be placed on school district property) from Barbara Miller 12
- $100.00 donation to North Royalton Middle School (to purchase honorary trees for retired staff members to be placed on school district property) from Linda Nickell - $75.00 donation to North Royalton Middle School (to purchase honorary trees for retired staff members to be placed on school district property) from Middle School Staff Members 13 XI. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS Policy Committee June 12, 2014 6:30 pm at BOE Conference Room City Recreation Board June 24, 2014 6:00 pm at City Hall Regular Board Meeting/appropriations June 26, 2014 6:30 pm at BOE Conference Room Regular Board Meeting/Work Session July 10, 2014 6:30 pm at BOE Conference Room Regular Board Meeting July 14, 2014 7:00 pm at NRHS Community Rm XIII. ADJOURN