Agenda - Cuyahoga Heights Schools

Cuyahoga Heights Schools
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
7:00 p.m. - Bahner-Ray Media Center
Cuyahoga Heights High School
BOARD MEMBERS:
Victoria Bowden, Tim Oden, Roylene Sample, Gary Suchocki, Dr. Holly Thacker
SUPERINTENDENT:
Joe Bergant
TREASURER: Joy Clickenger
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order – Mrs. Roylene Sample President
Roll Call:
1.
Mrs. Victoria Bowden
2.
Mr. Tim Oden
3.
Mrs. Roylene Sample
4.
Mr. Gary Suchocki
5.
Dr. Holly Thacker
II.
Time: __________
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Approval of Agenda
Motion by
Second by
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ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden
_______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
III.
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
Opening Ceremony
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Welcome – Board President
On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome all students, staff, parents, and interested community
members to tonight’s Board of Education meeting. I would like to remind everyone that this is a
meeting of the Board of Education held in public for the purpose of conducting the school district’s
business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is time for public comment
during the meeting in the Public Comments section on the agenda. Board members generally do not
provide a response to questions during public participation.
C. A copy of an unabridged Board agenda is on the table. After the meeting, citizens are welcome to
review it.
D. Please make sure to sign the board meeting sign-in sheet and silence your cell phones during the
meeting.
Vision: Empowering students to reach new HEIGHTS.
Regular Board Meeting, 9/3/2014
IV. Presentations
V.
A.
Food Services Program and Nutrition Standards Update:
Mrs. Kim Schoeffler, Food and Child Nutrition Services Supervisor
B.
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Update:
Mr. Frank Mahnic, Jr., Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Board of Education Member
Comments from Public
VI. Treasurer’s Business – Ms. Joy Clickenger
A.
Minutes
1. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting held
August 20, 2014, as found in Attachment #1.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
B.
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
Financial Transactions
1. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve new vendors to the school district, per
W-9’s attached, as found in Attachment #2.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
C.
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
Comments from Treasurer
VII. Superintendent’s Business – Mr. Joe Bergant
A.
Personnel
1. Resignations
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Emily Witschi as
Junior Class Advisor, effective August 26, 2014.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
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2. Appointments
a. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve employment of Kelsey O'Callahan
as an Elementary School Teacher on a one-year limited contract for the 2014-15 school
year, per the teaching salary schedule, BA step 1, contingent upon successful completion of
the BCI/FBI background record checks and proper certification, if applicable.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
b. It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following appointments for
2014-15, contingent upon successful completion of the BCI/FBI background record checks
and proper certification, if applicable:
Position
Name
Wage
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Volleyball Scorer (JV/Varsity)
Ted Ciolek
$68.75 per JV/V
combined contest
Junior Class Advisor
Christine Bennett
$1,063
Study Table Supervisors
Michelle Studier, Lindsey Masek,
David Pesicka, Emily Witschi,
Carolyn Douglas, Desiree Siley
$26.58/hour
Resident Educator Program Mentors
Jeff Schiller, Elaine Collins, Tricia Broski,
Lindsay Russell, Christy Zawadzki,
Christine Bazydlo, Nancy Wanyerka
$26.58/hour
Pool Lifeguards ("as needed")
Brittany Blasinski, Courtney Stock
$8.75/hour
Substitute Van/Bus Driver
Pam Meyer ("as needed," per adopted substitute driver rate)
Local Professional Development
Committee Members
David Pesicka (Chairperson), Barbara Schworm,
Lindsay Russell (payment according to Article XXXIII of
CHAT negotiated agreement)
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
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B. Bus Purchase
It is recommended that the Board of Education purchase one 84-passenger school bus, using fund
003 (P.I. Fund), to replace a 1988 bus that will be a trade-in, having advertised and received bids
through the Ohio Schools Council Bus Purchase program, as found in Attachment #3.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
C. Agreements / Contracts
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement with Western Reserve
Historical Society for rental of their History Center/Crawford Galleries for Prom to be held on
May 15, 2015, to be paid by the Class of 2015 student activity fund, as found in Attachment #4.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
D. Comments from Superintendent
VIII.
Board Business
A. Discussions
B. New Business
1. Motion to approve Board of Education goals for 2014-15 as recommended, as found in
Attachment #5.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
2. Motion to approve a request by Treasurer Joy Clickenger for attendance at the Leadership
Conference in Columbus on September 11-12, 2014, and Treasurers' Clinic in Perrysburg on
September 30, 2014.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
C.
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
Future Agenda Items
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IX. 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.
B.
Upcoming Meetings:
1. Upcoming regularly scheduled Board of Education meetings for 2014 will be held in the
Bahner-Ray Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
2
Upcoming Board Retreat will be held at 6:00 p.m.. in the Professional Development Room, in
the Bahner-Ray Media Center on the following date:
Monday, September 22, 2014 - 6:00 p.m.
3. A Board Technology Committee meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Professional
Development Room, in the Bahner-Ray Media Center, on the following date:
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
4. A Board Finance Committee meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Bahner-Ray Media
Center of the following date: Monday, September 8, 2014
5. Board/Community Dialogue Sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Bahner-Ray Media
Center prior to the regular meeting on the following date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 (Gary Suchocki and Roylene Sample)
X.
Comments and/or Committee Reports from Board Members
XI. Executive Session
Pursuant to ORC Section 121.22(G)(4), I hereby move that the Board adjourn to executive session to
prepare for, conduct, or review a collective bargaining strategy.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _________
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________ Not Approved _________
Reconvene
Mr. Suchocki _______
Other Action ___________
Time ________
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
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XII. Adjournment
Time ___________
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Bowden _______ Mr. Oden _______ Mr. Suchocki _______
Dr. Thacker _______ Mrs. Sample _______
Approved __________
Not Approved _________
Other Action ___________
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Bergant II
Superintendent
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