BOARD OF EDUCATION NORTH RIDGEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO

BOARD OF EDUCATION NORTH RIDGEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA MARCH 16, 2010 REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M. NREC COMMUNITY ROOM TO: MEMBERS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance II. ROLL CALL A. Mrs. Robin Hrabik B. Mr. Robb Lyons C. Mrs. Maria Sycz D. Mr. Bo Truett E. Mr. Frank Vacha III. FINALIZATION OF AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the video transcribed meeting minutes for February 16, 2010. Further, it is recommended that a written summary of the special and regular minutes for the meetings on February 2, 2010, February 16, 2010 and February 22, 2010 be approved. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the above minutes. V. EDUCATION REPORTS A. Levy Update: Citizens for Better Schools Committee members, Mrs. Sandy Gasior and Mrs. Anna Kanis & Dr. Craig Phillips B. Family Math Night Grades 4 9: Dr. Jim Powell VI. STAFF, STUDENT, COMMUNITY RECOGNITION A. Student Recognition: Ohio Lottery February Academic All-Star Michael Mytnick, Grade 12 B. Student Recognition: High School ACES Team (Academic Challenge) Mr. Sam Rufener, High School Business Teacher

ii C. Student Recognition: High School Boys and Girls Bowling Teams D. Student Recognition: March Students of the Month Presented by: Mrs. Maria Sycz 1. Early Childhood Learning Center: Caleb Gamon; John Shultz 2. North Ridgeville Education Center: Austin Dones Cruz; Charlie Demsey 3. Lear North Elementary: Cailynn Henry; Connor Thomas 4. Liberty Elementary: Aidan Skinner, Gr. 2; Alissa Carpenter, Gr. 3 5. Wilcox Elementary: Andrew Ross, Gr. 2; Carlie Kubit, Gr. 5 6. North Ridgeville Middle School: Carly Burke, Gr. 6; Jarett Vetrano, Gr. 6 7. North Ridgeville High School: Holly Esposito, Gr. 12; Chelsea King, Gr. 12 The Board President will call for a brief intermission following completion of the above recognitions. VII. HEARING OF PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS * VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Committee 1. Resolution to Approve Specifications and Authorize the Advertising of Bids to Purchase two (2) School Buses through the Ohio Schools Council, Cooperative Purchasing Program IX. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. Consent Agenda 1. Employment Recommendations a. Supplemental Contracts, 2009-2010 b. Supplemental Contracts, 2010-2011 c. Supplemental Resolution to Appoint a Non-Certified/Non-Licensed Individual to Supplemental Teaching Positions d. Unpaid Volunteers e. Support Staff Substitute 2. Adjustment a. Certified Staff 3. Leaves a. Certified Staff b. Support Staff 4. Resignations a. Certified Staff 5. Auxiliary Services 6. Re-Assignment of Equipment 7. Acceptance of Gifts

iii B. Employment 1. Administrative Contracts 2. Support Staff Administrator/Technology Supervisor/Computer Technician/Head Bus Mechanic Contracts 3. Hourly Instructor 4. Resolution to Approve Graduates for a the Summer Employment Program C. Agreements 1. Educational Service Center of Lorain County (ESCLC) 2. Lake Erie Educational Computer Association (LEECA) 3. PepsiAmericas 4. Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD), Murray Ridge Center D. Library Course of Study for 2010-2011 X. TREASURER S REPORT A. Financial Report & Report of Interest and Investments XI. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS XIII. HEARING OF PUBLIC ON NEW ITEMS * XIV. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION XV. ADJOURN

Page 1 VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS TO PURCHASE TWO (2) SCHOOL BUSES THROUGH THE OHIO SCHOOLS COUNCIL, COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the resolution as presented below: WHEREAS, the North Ridgeville City Schools Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of two (2) seventy-two (72) passenger school bus chassis and bodies. The Ohio Schools Council 2010-2011 Cooperative School Bus Purchasing Program fee is $325.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the North Ridgeville City School District wishes to participate and authorizes the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and receive bids on behalf of said Board as per the specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of two (2) seventy-two (72) passenger school bus chassis and bodies. The Board of Education agrees to pay $325.00 to Ohio School Council for school district membership as a service fee for this purpose. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution as presented above. IX. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Resolution as presented below. A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS a. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS, 2009-2010 It is recommended that the Board of Education award supplemental contracts to the individuals listed below for the 2009-2010 school year only. Blatt, Daniel John Assistant Men s Track Coach Middle School Born, Brynn Elizabeth Head Women s Track Coach Middle School. This position will be shared with another employee. Compensation will be at 50%. Erossy, Ilona Simon Assistant Women s Track Coach Middle School.

Page 2 Tafe, Jessica D. Head Women s Track Coach Middle School. This position will be shared with another employee. Compensation will be at 50%. b. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS, 2010-2011 It is recommended that the Board of Education award supplemental contracts to the individuals listed below for the 2010-2011 school year only. Bowsher, Jacqueline Nichole Varsity Cheerleader Advisor/Fall Bowsher, Jacqueline Nichole Varsity Cheerleader Advisor/Winter Bowden, Kristina E. Freshmen Cheerleader Advisor/Fall Bowden, Kristina E. Freshmen Cheerleader Advisor/Winter Sadosky, Sharon M. JV Cheerleader Advisor/Fall Sadosky, Sharon M. JV Cheerleader Advisor/Winter c. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A NON-CERTIFIED/NON- LICENSED INDIVIDUAL TO SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING POSITIONS It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the supplemental resolution as presented below: WHEREAS, the North Ridgeville Board of Education strives to appoint qualified, certified/licensed employees to fulfill supplemental contracts; and WHEREAS, the Board has offered the following supplemental positions to certified/licensed employees of the District; and WHEREAS, no such employees qualified to fill the positions have accepted them; and WHEREAS, the positions were then advertised to certified/licensed individuals who are not employed by the Board; and WHEREAS, no such persons qualified to fill the positions have accepted them; and WHEREAS, the Board has deemed the following non-licensed/non-certified individual identified below as qualified to fill the supplemental positions; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the North Ridgeville Board of Education, in compliance with O.R.C. 3313.53(D), awards the following supplemental contracts, for the 2009-2010 contract year only, to the following person: Wright, Andrew Assistant Varsity Men s Track Coach (.5) Wright, Andrew Assistant Varsity Women s Track Coach (.5)

Page 3 d. UNPAID VOLUNTEERS It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the unpaid volunteers listed below effective for the 2009-2010 school year only: Bright, James Volunteer Baseball Coach Daniels, Josh Volunteer Track Coach Habenicht, Patricia Carol Volunteer Track Coach Habenicht, Thomas James Volunteer Track Coach Ratica, Todd Volunteer Freshman Baseball Coach Webb, Lloyd R. Volunteer Softball Coach Zeller, Steve Volunteer Baseball Coach e. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTE It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Support Staff Substitute appointment listed below for the 2009-2010 school year only with compensation to be in accordance with the Board approved salary index. Employment will be on an as-needed basis in accordance with rules, regulations and Board Policy governing such employment. This appointment is conditional based upon the content of the Criminal History Record Check as set forth in Board Policy GBQ. Worcester, Christine Ann effective March 1, 2010 2. ADJUSTMENT a. CERTIFIED STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Staff adjustment listed below: Hackenberg, Lori A. adjust compensation to be at M.A.+15, Step 8 effective January 1, 2010. 3. LEAVES a. CERTIFIED STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Staff leaves listed below: Kappa, Jennifer Theresa paid FMLA effective March 18, 2010 through May 13, 2010 and unpaid FMLA effective May 14, 2010 through June 7, 2010. Jennifer plans to return to work for the 2010-2011 school year.

Page 4 Schrift, Karin Kathleen extend paid medical leave effective December 21, 2009 through the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Karin plans to return to work for the 2010-2011 school year. b. SUPPORT STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Support Staff leaves listed below: Keller, Judy M. unpaid Personal Leave effective for the 2010-2011 school year. Judy plans to return to work for the 2011-2012 school year. Raines, Diane E. paid FMLA effective March 29, 2010 through April 23, 2010. Diane plans to return to work on April 26, 2010. 4. RESIGNATIONS a. CERTIFIED STAFF It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Certified Staff resignations listed below: Abbey, Steven W. resignation as Social Studies Teacher at the High School effective the end of the 2009-2010 contract year. Arndt, Patricia Helen resignation for the purpose of retirement as Kindergarten Teacher at the Education Center effective July 1, 2010. Butkowski, Lois M. resignation for the purpose of retirement as English Teacher at the High School effective July 1, 2010. Chinchar, Julie Ann resignation as Math Teacher at the High School effective February 25, 2010. Christman, Ann F. resignation for the purpose of retirement as Family and Consumer Science Teacher at the High School effective July 1, 2010. Drapcho, Kevin resignation for the purpose of retirement as Guidance Counselor at the High School effective July 1, 2010. Hill Jr., A.J. resignation for the purpose of retirement as O.W.E. Teacher at the High School effective July 1, 2010. Hughes, Sarah Campana resignation as First Grade Teacher at Lear North effective February 26, 2010. Klooz, Erin L. resignation as Title I Reading Teacher at Lear North Elementary effective February 22, 2010.

Page 5 Laveen, Barbara K. resignation for the purpose of retirement as Math Teacher at the High School effective July 1, 2010. Laveen Jr., Walter D. resignation for the purpose of retirement as Social Studies Teacher at the High School effective June 1, 2010. Shellhouse, Patricia A. resignation for the purpose of retirement as Guidance Counselor at Liberty and Lear North effective July 1. 2010. 5. AUXILIARY SERVICES It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the requested services listed below for St. Peter School to be paid from Auxiliary Service Funds: One (1) Diagnostic School Nurse to work 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (31%) to be housed in the nonpublic school health clinic during the 2010-2011 academic year. One (1) Certificated Diagnostic/Therapeutic Speech Therapist to work ½ day per week (10%) to be housed in the mobile unit during the 2010-2011 academic year. One (1) Certificated Diagnostic/Therapeutic Psychologist to work ½ day per week (10%) to be housed in the mobile unit during the 2010-2011 academic year use all available Title VIB Flow Thru Funds, balance to be paid from Auxiliary Service Funds. One (1) Certificated LD Tutor to work 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, to be housed in the mobile unit during the 2010-2011 academic year use all available Title VIB Flow Thru Funds, balance to be paid from Auxiliary Service Funds. One (1) Non-certificated Auxiliary Services/Textbook Clerk to work 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, to be housed in the nonpublic school/mobile unit during the 2010-2011 academic year. One (1) Certificated Remedial Reading and Math Tutor to work 3 hours per day, 5 days per week to be housed in the mobile unit during the 2010-2011 academic year use available Title I Funds for salary 1 hour per day and remaining 2 hours from Auxiliary Service Funds. One (1) Non-certificated Maintenance/Assistant Clerk to work 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, to be housed in the nonpublic school/mobile unit during the 2010-2011 academic year.

Page 6 6. RE-ASSIGNMENT OF EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the Board of Education reassign the following obsolete/unusable equipment to an idle capacity. The equipment will be used for spare parts, may be resold, or removed for disposal. Tag Item 08349 Printer Central Office Not Usable 111371 1986 International School Bus Not Usable 7. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following gifts with appreciation: (1) The following pieces of used furniture were donated by Benefit Systems and will be used where needed within the district: (This is a correction of the donation listed on the 1/12/10 Agenda; this list reflects additional items donated to the district.) (Contact: Mr. R. Meyers) (Total estimated value: $435.00) a. One U -shaped metal work station b. One 5-drawer metal file cabinet c. Two 4-drawer metal file cabinets d. One 3 X 5 framed painting (Contact: Mr. D. Jones) (Total estimated value: $90.00) e. Three 4-drawer metal file cabinets (2) One used trumpet and carrying case donated by Mrs. R. Hrabik to be used where needed in the district s music department. (Estimated value: $50.00) (3) One used Yamaha keyboard (PSR-6) donated by Mr. R. Gorka to be used where needed in the district s music department. (Estimated value: $50.00) Total donations received for the 2009-2010 school year: $26,801.15 Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education accept the Consent Agenda as presented above. B. EMPLOYMENT 1. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Administrative contracts listed below: d Aliberti, Julie Benjamin two-year administrative contract to be effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2012.

Page 7 Greene, William Patrick three-year administrative contract to be effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. Lapp, Linda M. three-year administrative contract to be effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. Poulson, James H. two-year administrative contract to be effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2012. Powell, Dr. James E. three-year administrative contract to be effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. Pritt, David M. two-year administrative contract to be effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2012. Vance, Andrea Marlese three-year administrative contract to be effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the Administrative Contracts as listed above. 2. SUPPORT STAFF ADMINISTRATOR/TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR/COMPUTER TECHNICIAN/HEAD BUS MECHANIC CONTRACTS It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Support Staff Administrator, Technology Supervisor, Computer Technician, and Head Bus Mechanic contracts listed below: Biltz, Steven Christopher two-year contract as Maintenance Supervisor effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Brashwitz, Lynn C. two-year contract as Assistant Supervisor Buildings and Grounds effective July 1, 2010 through July 31, 2012. Henry, John P. two-year contract as Computer Technician effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Miller, Scott G. two-year contract as Technology Supervisor effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Yonkof, William R. two-year contract as Head Mechanic effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the Contracts as listed above.

Page 8 3. HOURLY INSTRUCTOR It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Hourly Instructor listed below effective for the 2009-2010 school year only. Brooks, James W. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the Hourly Instructor as listed above. 4. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE GRADUATES FOR THE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, Board Policy JK: Employment of Students, authorizes the summer employment of two graduates beginning with the class of 1991 and assigned to the Department of Buildings and Grounds; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education that effective May 3, 2010, that Matthew Richard Murphy, and Wesley Charles Arndt, graduates of the class of 2008, be hereby employed for their third year (compensation will be at Level B, Step 3 of the Board approved Custodian Salary Index) and John Joseph McGraw, graduate of the class of 2007, be hereby employed for his fourth year (compensation will be at Level B, Step 4 of the Board approved Custodian Salary Index) under the Summer Employment Program. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the Resolution as presented above. C. AGREEMENTS It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into contract agreements with the following: 1. EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF LORAIN COUNTY (ESCLC) Agreement for S.B. 140 services during the 2010-2011 school year. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the ESCLC agreement as listed above. 2. LAKE ERIE EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER ASSOCIATION (LEECA) Agreement with LEECA for Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet access-related service and maintenance for a period of 36 months. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the LEECA agreement as listed above.

Page 9 3. PEPSIAMERICAS School Beverage Agreement with Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers of Ohio, Inc. doing business as PepsiAmericas. This is a seven-year exclusive agreement effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2016. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the PepsiAmericas school beverage agreement as listed above. 4. LORAIN COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOMENTAL DISABILITIES (LCBDD) MURRAY RIDGE CENTER Agreement for services for special education students (ages 6 through 21) for the 2010-2011 school year. (The agreement for services for preschool-aged children will be handled separately in the near future.) Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the LCBDD/Murray Ridge Center agreement as listed above. D. LIBRARY COURSE OF STUDY FOR 2010-2011 It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Library Course of Study for the 2010-2011 school year: Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the 2010-2011 Library Course of Study as listed above. X. TREASURER S REPORT A. FINANCIAL REPORT & REPORT OF INTEREST AND INVESTMENTS It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Financial Report and Report of Interest and Investments for February 2010. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education approve the Financial Report and Report of Interest and Investments for February 2010. XI. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

Page 10 XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS XIII. HEARING OF PUBLIC ON NEW ITEMS * XIV. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION It is recommended that the Board of Education enter in Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of public employees or regulated individuals, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee or regulated individual unless such person requests a public hearing. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session. XV. ADJOURN It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn this Regular Meeting with no action to follow. Moved by, seconded by, that the Board of Education adjourn this Regular Meeting with no action to follow. * In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting. Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address. If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so. Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board, present and voting. (NRCS Board Policy: BDDH)