SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION October 13, 2009 AGENDA F. Drexel Feeling, President Norman A. Bliss, Vice President Freda J. Levenson Peter A. Robertson Annette Tucker Sutherland Mark Freeman, Superintendent Bryan C. Christman, Treasurer BOARD OF EDUCATION SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Shaker Heights, Ohio October 13, 2009 8:00 p.m. Fernway Elementary School CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 8, 2009 – Regular Meeting SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS PERSONNEL
BUSINESS WELCOME – MR. CHRISTOPHER HAYWARD, FERNWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS PLANNING SESSIONS 1. ACCOUNTABILITY AND FACT BOOK 2. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVING REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICIES SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOLUTION TREASURER’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INVESTMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST TAX ADVANCES FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER HOUSE BILL NO. 412 FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST EXECUTIVE SESSION NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Woodbury Elementary School BOARD OF EDUCATION SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Shaker Heights, Ohio October 13, 2009 8:00 p.m. Fernway Elementary School SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS PERSONNEL (Action required by law. Items A.1., A.2., and addendum may be acted on in one motion.) 1. Certified
Appointments for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended
Li, Luling – (Mandarin Chinese Teacher/High School) – Class M.A., step
d of the Teachers’ Salary Schedule – Effective September 25, 2009 Mohr, Mary – (90% School Nurse/Lomond School) – Class M.A.+45, step
e of the Teachers’ Salary Schedule – Effective September 29, 2009 Change in Assignment for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended Watkins, Daniel – (80% Science/High School) – from 100% to 80% - Effective August 24, 2009 Temporary Employees: Lunch Room Supervisors, Substitute Tutors, Home Instructors, Substitute Teachers, Substitute Nurses, Substitute Library Aides, Tutoring Center Tutors for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended Adoryan, Kate
Muhammad, Safiyyah Change of Rate for Individual Substitute Teachers for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended Horwitz, Helen – (Spanish/High School) – Class M.A. – Effective October 1, 2009 O’Connell, Martin – (Science/High School) – Class M.A. – Effective August 25, 2009 Shea, Erin – (4th Grade/Onaway) – Class B.A. – Effective September 8, 2009 Siebert, Alan – (Mathmatics/High School) – Class B.A. – Effective September 17, 2009
Walker-Lindstrom, Connie – (1st Grade/Lomond) – Class M.A. – Effective October 5, 2009
Wiest, Linda – (Special Education Teacher/Lomond) – Class M.A. – Effective August 24, 2009 Curriculum Writing and Instructional Planning for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended Authorization is requested for staff members to participate in curriculum writing and instructional planning. These activities will not exceed 10 units per individual. A unit refers to approximately one-half day of service at $65. Mentoring and Curriculum Mapping Up to 2 units per individual Shaw, Elizabeth Special Assignments for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended Local Professional Development Committee Planning Up to 20 units per individual Grim, Dorothy
Robinson, Neal Program Planning (Title IIA-Teacher Quality Grant) Up to 5 units per individual Grim, Dorothy
Special Education Support Up to 20 units Gesing, Timothy Technology Up to 10 units Bednar, Jason (5)
Campbell, Nicole Supplemental Contracts for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended High School Fowler, Thomas - Pre-season Soccer Head Coach (Women) - 4.5 x 1 Fowler, Thomas - Soccer Head Coach - (Women) - 8.5 x 1 Hoynacke, Corey - Pre-season Tennis Assistant Coach (Women) - 2.5 x 1 Hoynacke, Corey - Tennis Assistant Coach (Women) - 5.0 x 1 Mazi, Irena - Pre-season Swimming Coach (Men) - 2.5 x 1 Mazi, Irena - Swimming Assistant Coach (Men) - 6.5 x 1 Special Supplementals for the 2009-20010 School Year recommended Districtwide/Fall Semester – Mentor Katz, Pamela Classified Appointments for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended
Dortch, Teidra – (Special Education Aide/Mercer School) – Step 6 of the Teacher Aide/Assistant Salary Schedule – Effective September 21, 2009 Kisner, Samuel, II – (Educational Support Specialist/Woodbury School/Title I Stimulus Funds) – Class EE, grade 1 of the Supervisor, Classified Specialist, and Administrative Salary Schedule – Effective August 26, 2009 (correction to the September 8, 2009 board agenda) Meyer, Cynthia - (Educational Support Specialist/Woodbury School/Title I Stimulus Funds) – Class DD, grade 1 of the Supervisor, Classified Specialist, and Administrative Salary Schedule – Effective September 14, 2009 (correction to September 8, 2009 board agenda) McMillan, Sabrina – (Permanent Part-Time Bus Driver/Transportation) – step 5 – Effective October 13, 2009 Rivers, Yolanda – (Permanent Part-Time Bus Driver/Transportation) – step 3 – Effective October 13, 2009 Smith, Dwain – (Permanent Part-time Bus Driver/Transportation) – Step 7
– Effective October 16, 2009 Woods, Richard – (80% Educational Support Specialist/Woodbury School/Title I Stimulus Funds) – Class DD, grade 1 of the Supervisor, Classified Specialist, and Administrative Salary Schedule – Effective August 31, 2009 (correction to the September 8, 2009 board agenda) Changes in Assignment for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended McDonald, Lester – (Head Custodian III/Fernway) – from Building Assistant, Fernway, step 3, to Head Custodian III, Fernway, step 4 – Effective September 21, 2009 Olencki, Michael – (Building Assistant/Lomond) – from Maintenance Custodian, Woodbury, step 7, to Building Assistant, Lomond, step c – Effective October 5, 2009 Wervey, Lawrence – (Building Assistant/Fernway) – from Grounds Maintenance Worker, Service Center, step 4, to Building Assistant, Fernway, step 6 – Effective October 5, 2009 Wright, Andrea – (Head Cashier/Woodbury/35 hours per week) – from
Cook’s Helper, High School, step 6, to Head Cashier, Woodbury, step 6 – Effective October 1, 2009 Temporary Employees: Building Monitors, Head Lunchroom Aides, Lunchroom Aides, Off-Duty Police Officers, Student Technology Aides, Student Aides, Substitute Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Monitors, Substitute Cafeteria Workers, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Secretarial Technicians, Substitute Security, Substitute Teacher Aides, Technology Interns, Tutoring Center Study Assistants for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended
Adkins, Bruce Termination Calhoun, Melvis – (Special Education Aide/High School) – Effective at the end of the day October 13, 2009 – 3 years, 2 months of service Resignations Getson, Karyl – (Senior Accounting Specialist/Administration) – Effective at the end of the day December 31, 2009 – 29 years, 2 months of service (retirement) Kirksey, Jason – (Permanent Part-Time Bus Driver/Transportation) – Effective at the end of the day on October 16, 2009 – 4 years, 7 months of service BUSINESS Payment in Lieu of Transportation for the 2009-2010 School Year recommended (Action required by law)
This resolution to declare transportation impractical for certain identified students is presented pursuant to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3327 and the procedures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education. The resolution follows careful evaluation of all other available options prior to consideration of impracticality. WHEREAS the student(s) identified on the attachment have been determined to be residents of this school district, and eligible for transportation services; and WHEREAS after a careful evaluation of all available options, it has been determined that it is impractical to provide transportation for these student(s) to their selected schools(s); and WHEREAS the following factors as identified in Revised Code 3327.02 have been considered: 1.
The time and distance required to provide the transportation;
The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel, and administration;
Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules.
WHEREAS the option of offering payment in lieu of transportation is provided in Revised Code: Therefore, Be It RESOLVED that the Shaker Heights City Schools Board of Education hereby approves the declaration of “impractical to transport” for the identified students, and offering them payment in lieu of transportation. The estimated State per pupil annual reimbursement amount is approximately $172.00. (List of students is included with Board materials.)
WELCOME – MR. CHRISTOPHER HAYWARD, FERNWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS PLANNING SESSIONS 1. ACCOUNTABILITY AND FACT BOOK
Dale Whittington, Director of Research and Evaluation
2. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVING REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICIES
WHEREAS, a Board Policy Review Committee was appointed to review
the District’s entire set of Board Policies and present suggested revisions as appropriate to the entire Board; and WHEREAS, the Board Policy Review Committee has reviewed such Board Policies and has a set of revisions to be submitted for the approval of the Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education that
the Board Policy Review Committee’s recommended revisions to existing Board Policies be hereby approved. FIRST READING (Note: In accordance with Board Policy, no action is required at this time for this the first reading of these Policy amendments.) DA
Complete policies delineated in attached Item A.1.
THIRD READING (Action required by State Law) (Note: In accordance with Board Policy, this is the third of three required readings of these Policy amendments. The first reading was August 11, 2009, and the second reading was September 8, 2009. AFE (also IM) EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS BCCA
IM (also AFE) EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS Complete policies delineated in attached Item A.2.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOLUTION
As required by law, the Shaker Heights City School District adopts the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures and the Procedures and Guidance for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities prepared by the Ohio Department of Education.
TREASURER'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS It is recommended that the financial statements for September 2009 (Exhibit T-1) be accepted and placed on file for audit. INVESTMENTS It is recommended that in accordance with Section 135.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, the interim investments listed in Exhibit T-2 be ratified. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following supplemental appropriation resolution: WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education has received grants and awards from various funding sources; and WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education on September 8, 2009, adopted annual appropriations for the 2009-2010 budget year, which in part this appropriation will either replace or amend; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shaker Heights Board of Education, amend its previously adopted appropriation accounts: 1. Exhibit T-3A Funding Agency: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Funding: Foundation Project: Successful Language Learners
FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU 2. Exhibit T-3B Funding Agency: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Funding: Foundation Project: Excellence in Science Education FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. 3. Exhibit T-3C Funding Agency: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Funding: Foundation Project: Films for the Humanities FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU 4. Exhibit T-3D Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Transportation Funding: State of Ohio Project: Walk Your Child to School
FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. 5. Exhibit T-3E Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: State of Ohio Project: Auxiliary Services HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. LAUREL SCHOOL FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. HANNA PERKINS SCHOOL FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. GRAND TOTAL $1,112,435.88 6. Exhibit T-3F Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: State of Ohio Project: Alternative Education
FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU 7. Exhibit T-3G Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: State of Ohio Project: Parent Mentor
FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU Exhibit T-3H Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Part B – IDEA Special Education
FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. Exhibit T-3I Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Part B – IDEA Special Education-Stimulus FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. 10. Exhibit T-3J Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Fiscal Stabilization Fund-Stimulus FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. 11. Exhibit T-3K Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Title IID Technology FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
12. Exhibit T-3L Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Title III Limited English Proficiency FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
13. Exhibit T-3M Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Title III Immigrant FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. 14. Exhibit T-3N Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Title I ESEA FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
15. Exhibit T-3O Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Title I ESEA - Stimulus FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
16. Exhibit T-3P Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: McKinney Homeless-Stimulus FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
17. Exhibit T-3Q Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Title IV Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
18. Exhibit T-3R Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: IDEA Early Childhood Special Education FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
19. Exhibit T-3S Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: IDEA Early Childhood Special Education – Stimulus FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC.
20. Exhibit T-3T Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Education Funding: Federal Government Project: Title IIA Improving Teacher Quality FUND SPCC FUNC. OBJ. OPU DESC. REQUEST TAX ADVANCES FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Shaker Heights City School District, County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio; Section 1. That the Auditor of Cuyahoga County be and is hereby requested to issue an order to the Treasurer of Cuyahoga County to pay to the Treasurer of this Board of Education such funds as may be available for distribution by said County Treasurer. Section 2. That the Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sign the appropriate documents to secure such advances, as well as the secondary documents to secure the semi-annual settlement with the County Treasurer during the calendar year 2010. Section 3. That such authorization shall extend to all advances requested during the calendar year 2010. Section 4. That the Treasurer of the Board, be and hereby is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and make such other certifications and reports to the County Auditor or Treasurer as may be necessary to make this resolution effective. HOUSE BILL NO. 412 FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the H.B. No. 412 Five- Year Financial Forecast (Exhibit T-4) and further that the Treasurer be directed to file a copy of such forecast with the Ohio Department of Education. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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