ROLL CALL DISPOSITION OF MINUTES

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1 Lakewood, Ohio August 15, 2016 The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Lakewood, County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio, met in regular session in the Harding Middle School Music Room, Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Mr. Einhouse Mrs. Shaughnessy Mr. Favre Ms. Beebe Ms. Petrie Barcelona None #194/16 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion that the Agenda for the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on August 15, 2016, be approved. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mr. Einhouse Yea Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Beebe Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea DISPOSITION OF MINUTES Board President Einhouse asked if there were any corrections to the published minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on July 18, Ms. Beebe moved and Mrs. Shaughnessy seconded the motion to approve the meeting minutes as published. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona

2 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Superintendent Patterson said the celebrations for our new elementary buildings would take place the next three evenings beginning tomorrow night, August 16, at Grant Elementary School. Lincoln s dedication celebration will take place on August 17 and Roosevelt s will follow on August 18. Weather permitting, we will be outside and set up near the main entrance of each of these buildings. The Superintendent also reminded everyone that next Monday, August 22, would be Convocation, and there are some surprises planned. We are excited to have everyone back. Human Resources reports that we are fully staffed and ready to go. Summer School administrators, Mrs. Gina Bajzer and Mr. Tony Chiaravalle, provided Board members with a report on the 2016 summer school program. This year s theme was the Summer Reading Olympics. The average daily attendance was approximately 120 students for grades 2-5. The program was housed at Hayes, and the District provided bus transportation to and from each of the other six elementary schools. The Recreation Department s Preschool Potpourri and Kindergarten-Grade 1 Reading Camp also took place at Hayes. The Grade 3 ELA test was given to 21 students. The IOWA exam was administered as an alternative assessment. Mrs. Bajzer was pleased to report that at this time none of our third grade students will be held back due to the retention piece of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Mr. Chiaravalle said there were 167 Lakewood students as well as 4 out-of-district students in grades 6-12 that participated in this year s summer school. LHS and middle school students successfully completed their course requirements and were either promoted or gained recovery of their courses toward graduation requirements. The daily attendance rate was over 97%, which is the best it has been over the past five years. An alternative learning option (APEX) was made available consisting of on-site instruction integrated with a hybrid of digital learning. This was very successful for juniors and seniors who needed to take multiple classes. This was also the first year that AIR testing was administered for Algebra 1 and Geometry. Ms. Squires was very helpful in setting up this process. The middle school curriculum was upgraded to provide six full-week courses for math and language arts. Ms. Foote and Ms. Squires had worked with the middle school math and language arts teachers to develop a curriculum that would mirror strategies used in both middle schools. Mr. Chiaravalle praised the teaching staff and the Garfield Middle School custodial staff for doing a phenomenal job for kids this summer. He also acknowledged that the Madison Pool was very accommodating in permitting those students taking summer physical education access to the pool. Both summer school administrators responded to Board members questions. The Superintendent indicated the District does not receive state funding for summer school. The second report is from the Community Recreation & Education Commission (CREC). Superintendent Patterson introduced Mrs. Leslie Krogman, Coordinator of the Recreation Department. Mrs. Krogman said tonight Mrs. Janet Gowan, current CREC president, would present the Commission s annual report.

3 Mrs. Gowan said the Community Recreation & Education Commission (CREC), Adult Athletic Commission (AAC), and the Youth Athletic Commission (YAC) align to one mission statement: As volunteer commissions, we provide direction and innovative ideas to the Community Recreation and Education Department that will meet the needs of the youth and adult community and insure growth, access, continuous learning opportunities and a safe environment of the community recreation and education resources. This then supports the vision statement for the Recreation Department, which is: To create an environment which will provide a well-rounded, positive experience for our youth and adult participants through education and recreation opportunities that will enhance the community at large. Mrs. Gowan reviewed the role and responsibilities of the CREC. The AAC and the YAC function in an advisory capacity as well as being ambassadors to the community. The CREC organized and hosted an all-commission retreat this past January. This was an occasion to outline roles, responsibilities, expectations, and communication opportunities. It is anticipated that this will be an annual event each January with the hope that the retreat will be facilitated by an unbiased party. She presented a list of new programs that had been put in place since the last report to the Board in Many of the current commissioners have a long tenure. There are some new faces, and one open position on the Adult Athletic Commission. Commissioners are provided a long list of community volunteer opportunities and are requested to participate in at least two activities over the course of a year. Mrs. Shaughnessy said she was impressed with the commissions work. Board members expressed their appreciation for the Commissioners time and service to the community. Superintendent Patterson offered any needed assistance that would be helpful in facilitating an annual retreat for the commissions. Board members asked that their appreciation be conveyed to those Commissioners not in attendance. The final report is the monthly construction report. Mr. Jason Jones from Turner Construction was again on hand to update Board members on progress being made at the various construction sites. He said it has been a big month for the Lakewood construction facilities. The high school project passed the 50% completion point on the overall project. The academic wing is moving along at a brisk pace. This month window installation began. The roof is on, which is a major point in the construction project as the weather can now be kept outside the building. Progress can then really be made on the interior spaces. Masonry is still being placed on the East Campus. It is expected that the majority of the work over the next month will be to focus on the inside. All three elementary schools have been finished in the last 30 days. They are working on minor items that need to be completed. District staff is being trained on the various systems so that the building can be turned over. There is a warranty period of one year. The new kitchens are ready to go, and the Health Department has been through and given their okay. Owner training will continue over the next 30 days. Students will be in place on August 23 at Grant, Lincoln and

4 Roosevelt. Superintendent Patterson said that the state is conducting its final inspection this week for the preschool program and before- and after-school child care. This is the last piece as the buildings have passed all other inspections. Those attending the dedication celebrations will not be permitted to walk on the gym floors so that they have a chance to cure. The Superintendent advised that as a result of Mr. Hieronymus help, we will be live streaming the elementary dedication celebrations on the District s website. This ended the Superintendent s Report. COMMUNICATIONS Board President Einhouse asked if there were any communications received by the members of the Board, Superintendent, or Treasurer. Mr. Favre left the proceedings at 7:42 p.m. Mrs. Shaughnessy wanted to express her sentiments regarding the Active Living Task Force and read the following statement: I have been thinking about these comments for several weeks I had some reservations but feel strongly that if those of us who find things troubling don t speak out we can t move forward in a constructive way. While I was not a member of the Active Living Task Force, I attended a number of meetings as an observer because I care about our residents and because the Recreation Department is such an important part of the Lakewood City Schools and plays a vital role in our city. I observed a group of individuals who took very seriously the opportunity to identify those organizations in Lakewood that currently encourage and support recreation and healthy living. Over a period of months the group developed an understanding of existing resources and identified ways that the Lakewood community for profit and not for profit, the Recreation Department, the City, the Y, health care providers, local businesses and many others could enhance the quality of life for Lakewood residents. As might be expected, each member of the committee had come into the process with a viewpoint based on their own experience and perspective each came with their own ideas as to how the various entities functioned and what changes needed to be made. More importantly however, each member came with an open mind and a commitment to work collaboratively with the ultimate goal of strengthening Lakewood. I was delighted to see that two extremely knowledgeable, respected and dedicated members of the Recreation Commission had agreed to participate they were able to provide an overview of the broad scope of Recreation programming and the ongoing efforts of the department to continuously monitor and improve programming.

5 The group worked diligently for many months the final committee report reflected much effort and thorough analysis it included numerous recommendations and areas for further study it was an assessment; it was a starting point of recommendations. Much to my dismay and surprise even considering this volatile 2016 climate I recently learned that individuals who had devoted significant amounts of time and effort to this endeavor were being personally attacked. Because I encouraged these commissioners to share their extensive knowledge and experience and because they are part of our school family, I feel the need to respond to these attacks. Lakewood has long been a community of diverse opinions however public discourse has generally centered on the issue rather than the individual I am not sure when it became acceptable to deface someone s home I don t know how we encourage members of our schools or communities to participate in public discussion, an advisory committee or task force if it only opens them to abuse. A difference of opinion or approach can engender passionate disagreement but there is still a limit. We work with our students from the first day they walk into school to set expectations of behavior and to provide them with the tools they need to meet those expectations. I hope we as adults can meet those standards. I want to again publicly thank the representatives of our Recreation and Athletic Departments who participated in this endeavor. I believe the work done will serve as an impetus to action and continued discussion. To our community please don t stop participating please don t let passionate disagreements disintegrate into personal attacks. Ms. Beebe offered comments in support of Mrs. Shaughnessy s statement, and said she concurred with Mrs. Shaughnessy s thoughts. Board President Einhouse asked if any members of the public would like to speak. No one wished to address the Board at this time. #195/16 - #203/16 CONSENT AGENDA Mrs. Shaughnessy moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion that the Consent Agenda items be approved. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mr. Einhouse Yea Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Ms. Beebe Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea

6 #204/16 A. Certified HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the Certified resolution. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona

7 #205/16 B. Certified Athletic Coaches/Advisors (ECES) Non-Employees Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the Certified Athletic Coaches/Advisors (ECES) Non-Employees resolution. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona

8 #206/16 C. Classified Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the Classified resolution. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona

9 Mr. Favre rejoined the meeting at 7:46 p.m. #207/16 D. Classified Athletic Coaches/Advisors (ECES) Employees Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the Classified resolution. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona

10 #208/16 E. Classified Athletic Coaches/Advisors (ECES) Non-Employees Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion to approve the Classified resolution. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona

11 #209/16 F. Community Recreation and Education Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Community Recreation and Education Department resolution. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona

12 OTHER BOARD BUSINESS #210/16 A. Certified Resignations and Appointment Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Certified resignations and appointment on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mr. Einhouse Abstain Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Beebe Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea

13 #211/16 B. Classified Resignations Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Classified resignations on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mr. Einhouse Abstain Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Beebe Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea

14 C. Resolution to Revise Policies of the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education First Reading There being no other business Board President Einhouse called for a motion to recess to two Executive Sessions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Shaughnessy moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to move to two Executive Sessions (1) for the consideration of the employment of public officials and (2) for the consideration of the employment of a public employee. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mr. Einhouse Yea Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Beebe Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea The Board recessed to the first Executive Session at 7:51 p.m. The second Executive Session began at 8:08 p.m. The second Executive Session ended at 8:45 p.m. The Board returned to public session at 8:45 p.m. No action was taken. Board President Einhouse called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

15 ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Shaughnessy moved and Ms. Beebe seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. President Treasurer