CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTACHMENT 1 431 Stow Avenue Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES Harold E. Wilson Administrative Center Board Room 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - Regular Board of Education Meeting I. Call to Order Mrs. Therese, President A. Roll Call 1. Mrs. Therese 2. Mr. Curtis 3. Mrs. Barbara Gunter absent 4. Mr. Dale 5. Mr. David And the following visitors CITIZEN S PARTICIPATION Anyone wishing to address the BOE must complete a registration form (inside attendance notebook) and present it to the Treasurer. THE TIME ALLOTTED TO EACH SPEECH IS THREE (3) MINUTES. PLEASE NOTE: The complete audio of the Board Meeting can be found at: http://www.cfalls.org/district BoardEd. aspx which includes all board comments.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 2 11-196 II. Approval of Agenda as amended A/N A/N A/N A/N III. Opening Ceremony Mrs. Therese, President 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Positive Reflections IV. Welcome Mrs. Therese, President This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting in the public comments section which occurs before and after action is taken on agenda items. V. Comments from Public No comments were made. 11-197 VI. Executive Session Per O.R.C 121.22(G)(1) & O.R.C. 121.22(G)(4) (To Consider Personnel Matters); (To Discuss Negotiations or Collective Bargaining) (1) It is hereby moved that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of considering the compensation of an employee or official of the School District, and; (2) It is hereby moved that the Board adjourn to executive session to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees concerning compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. A/N A/N A/N A/N The Board, Dr. Holland and Mrs. Sines attended the Executive Session which began at 6:34 p.m. Mrs. called the Board out of Executive Session at 7:10 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 3 VII. Treasurer s/cfo s Business Mrs. Kathryn Sines 11-198 A. Minutes It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held June 13, 2011 and the Special Board of Education Meetings held June 15, 16, & 20, 2011, as found in Attachment #1. A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-199 B. Financial Transactions 1. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the May, 2011 bank reconciliation, investment schedule, monthly spending plan, and financial report as found in Attachment #2. 2. It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following donations: TO: Cuyahoga Falls High School Girls Golf Team FROM: MACtac A Bemis Company AMT: $100.00 TO: FROM: AMT: Silver Lake Elementary School Silver Lake Home & School League $2,380.50 for purchase of a classroom interactive white board. TO: Bolich Middle School (Mrs. Cisar s class) FROM: Mike Penta AMT: Books (est. value $200.00) TO: Lincoln Elementary School FROM: Ripcho AMT: $108.79 TO: Preston Elementary School FROM: Preston PTA AMT: GBC Heatseal Ultima 65 Laminator (est. value $1,399.00) Two Nikon CoolPix cameras Model S3000 (est. value $218.00)
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 4 A/N A/N A/N A/N Gunter A/N 11-200 C. Amended Appropriations Resolution June 30, 2011 It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Amended Appropriations Resolution for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011. Details may be found in Attachment #3. A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-201 D. 2011-2012 Temporary Appropriations Resolution It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the temporary appropriations and estimated revenues for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Details may be found in Attachment #4. 11-202 E. Cash A/N A/N A/N A/N It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following petty cash start-ups for the 2011-2012 school year per Board policy #6620: Teaching & Learning $200.00 Activities (change fund) $3,500.00 Activities petty cash $300.00 Silver Lake $100.00 DeWitt $150.00 Lincoln $200.00 Preston $150.00 Food Service $1,434.00 Bolich $200.00 Guidance $20.00 Superintendent s Office $200.00 Treasurer s Office $500.00
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 5 Pupil Services $100.00 Transportation $200.00 Richardson $100.00 Roberts $200.00 TOTAL $7,554.00 A/N A/N A/N A/N Approved 4-0 Not Approved Other Action F. Comments from Treasurer/CFO Mrs. Sines commented that as she reported to the Board of Education last week, She commended her staff and all the employees for holding the line on expenditures and insuring that all revenue sources have been received and turned into her office efficiently. When she came to Cuyahoga Falls 6 years ago, we had many debts, loans and many many auditor citations and recommendations. The Treasurer s office staff have worked as a team with all departments and they have done an outstanding job. We have had an excellent audit and have had an outstanding year. I want to thank each of them publically. Mrs. Sines also distributed a handout she received at the Strategic Compensation Awareness Workshop. VIII. Superintendent s/ceo s Business Dr. Edwin S. Holland 11-203 A. Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following personnel appointments/resignations: 1. Resignation(s) as found in revised Attachment #5. 2. Appointment(s) Certificated Staff as found in Attachment #6. 3. Appointment(s) Substitute Teacher(s) & Individual Small Group Instructor(s) as found in Attachment #7. 4. Appointment(s) - Extra Duty Contract(s) as found in Attachment #8. 5. Appointment(s) Support Staff as found in Attachment #9. 6. Appointment(s) Part-Time Activity Contract(s) as found in Attachment #10.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 6 7. Leave(s) of Absence as found in Attachment #11. A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-204 B. Administrative Contracts It is recommended that the Board of Education approve two-year administrative contracts for the following: 1. Jennifer Hartman as Building Principal at DeWitt Elementary School at an annual salary of $68,275.00; 2. Julie Petruna as Building Principal at Richardson Elementary School at an annual salary of $74,982.00. A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-205 C. Negotiated Agreement OAPSE It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Negotiated Agreement between the Cuyahoga Falls City School District Board of Education and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees/AFSCME- AFL-CIO Local #111 (OAPSE), effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. A/N A/N A/N A/N Approved 4-0 Not Approved Other Action 11-206 D. L.E.A.D.E.R.S. Compensation and Benefits Plan It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the L.E.A.D.E.R.S.: Administrative and Supervisory Employee Benefits and Compensation Plan for two years, beginning August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2013. The benefit and compensation plan reflects similar to CFEA contractual terms and salary freeze for both years and a 2% lump sum payment in September, 2012.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 7 A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-207 E. Exempt Plan as amended It is recommended that the Board of Education approve that the exempt employees, not covered by any collective bargaining agreement as per Board Policy #4422, reflect benefits and compensation as outlined in the OAPSE contract for the next three years, beginning July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014. The benefit and compensation plan reflects contractual terms and a salary freeze for three years, plus a 2% lump sum payment in September, 2012. A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-208 F. Memorandum of Understanding CFEA It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cuyahoga Falls Education Association and the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education regarding the optional paid stipend by the Board to the CFEA officers as found in attachment #12. A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-209 G. Insurance Services Contract It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into a contract with the Ohio Schools Council for the 2011-2012 fiscal year for the provision of property, liability and fleet insurance for the District. Total premium for the year is $101,597.00. A summary of the proposal may be found in Attachment #13.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 8 A/N abstain A/N A/N Approved 3-1 Not Approved Other Action 11-210 H. Blick Clinic Agreement It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement with Blick Clinic for Alternative Education Programs, Behavioral Health Consultation Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech/Language Services. This Agreement shall be in effect for the 2011-2012 school year, at the rates listed in Attachment #14. Fees will be paid from Title VI-B funds. A/N A/N A/N A/N Approved 4-0 Not Approved Other Action 11-211 I. Agreement for E-Rate Support Services It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement with JR Funding Services, an independent contractor providing E-Rate support services, for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending on June 30, 2012, at an annual rate of $4,700.00 (same as last year). Details may be found in Attachment #15. A/N Gunter A/N A/N A/N Approved 4-0 Not Approved Other Action 11-212 J. Summer 2011 OGT Staff It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following personnel for Summer 2011 OGT Prep. Salaries will be paid at the summer school rate. Melissa Curtin Citizenship Evan Karnoupakis Math Jennifer Pierce Reading & Writing Scott Wilson Science
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 9 A/N A/N A/N A/N 11-213 K. Summer 2011 Extended School Year (ESY) Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following personnel for the Summer 2011 Extended School Year (ESY) program. Salaries will be paid at the summer school rate. DeAnn Clemons Kathleen Davison Sarah Goldstein Miranda Hartman Steven McIntosh (substitute) Mona Marks 11-214 L. Stipend A/N A/N A/N A/N It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the stipend of $350.00 to Dustin Harris for services rendered as the 2011 Spring Musical pit orchestra rehearsal director. The stipend will be paid from the Spring Musical account. 11-215 M. Resolution COG A/N A/N A/N A/N It is recommended that the Board of Education approve membership in the Council of Governments (COG) and participate in its cooperative purchasing program as well as other programs that are or may become available. Details may be found in Attachment #16. A/N A/N A/N A/N
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 10 11-216 N. Auxiliary Services Contracts It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following thirdparty Auxiliary Services Contracts with PSI Affiliates, Inc. for the 2011-2012 school year, contingent upon receipt of adequate Auxiliary Services funding from the Ohio Department of Education. 1. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Redeemer Lutheran, and St. Joseph for Speech/Language Pathologist services; and Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Joseph, and Summit Christian School for School Psychologist/Psychologist services as found in Attachment #17. 2. Immaculate Heart of Mary School and St. Joseph School for Certified Health Aide services; and Immaculate Heart of Mary School, St. Joseph School, and Summit Christian School for Registered Nurse services as found in Attachment #18. 3. Immaculate Heart of Mary School for Speech/Language Pathologist services (VIB Speech) as found in Attachment #19. 11-217 O. Policy Adoption A/N A/N A/N A/N It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following policy which was reviewed at the May 23, 2011 Board of Education meeting: #2105 Mission of the District 11-218 P. Field Trip A/N A/N A/N A/N 1. High School Wrestling Team Craig Wilson, Tim Haubert, John Dix & Keith Wilson Wheeling Park High School, Wheeling, W. Va. December 26, 2011-December 28, 2011. Details may be found in Attachment #20.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 11 A/N A/N A/N A/N Approved 4-0 Not Approved Other Action Q. Comments from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Holland thanked everyone for meeting upstairs while remodeling is being done thanked Len and team for parking lot and removations Congratulations to Doug Hardgrove June 23 state inspection all buses passed Question on vacation days distributed handout Thanked Dr. Snyder IX. Board Business 11-219 A. Executive Session Per O.R.C 121.22(G)(1) (To Consider Personnel Matters) It is hereby moved that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of considering the employment and compensation of an employee or official of the School District. A/N A/N A/N A/N The four Board Members attended the Executive Session which began at 7:55 p.m. after a five minute break. Mrs. Sines was asked to join the Executive Session at 8:13 p.m. and left at 8:18 p.m. Mrs. called the Board out of Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. A. Future agenda items. X. Informational Items A. It should be noted that Board of Education members receive their agendas several days prior to the actual meeting. Thus, they have had considerable opportunity to study it, ask questions, etc.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 12 B. The next regularly scheduled Board of Education Meeting is Monday, July 25, 2011, and will be held in the Harold E. Wilson Administrative Center Board Room. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. C. A copy of an unabridged Board agenda is on the table. After the meeting, citizens are welcome to review it. XI. XII. Comments from the Public No comments were made Comments and/or Committee Reports from Board Members Mr. stated he appreciated Dr. Snyder s positive disposition and appreciates Mrs. Sines Mr. thanked staff that is leaving and welcomed new staff. Mr. stated Ditto Mrs. wished Dr. Snyder well and will miss Karen Rumley. 11-220 XIII. Adjournment was at 8:48 p.m. A/N A/N A/N A/N President Treasurer/CFO