Lakewood, Ohio September 6, 2016 Before the Board of Education meeting began, Superintendent Patterson welcomed all to the annual Board of Education/PTA Council Ice Cream Social. He recognized Board of Education members who would be serving ice cream. The Superintendent introduced Mr. Bill Lavezzi, who is running to fill the District 11 seat on the State School Board. Mrs. Kim Walcheck, President of Lakewood PTA Council, also welcomed those in attendance and acknowledged PTA unit presidents in the audience. The program was turned over to the 8th grade band members from Garfield and Harding middle schools, under the direction of Mrs. Julie Tabaj, who entertained the crowd with a rousing selection of marching band music. 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 Garfield Middle School Cafetorium, 13114 Detroit 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 #214/16 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ms. Beebe moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion that the Agenda for the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on September 6, 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 August 1, 2016. Mrs. Shaughnessy moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to approve the meeting minutes as published. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Nays: None REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Superintendent Patterson said we are past Labor Day and school is in full session. Before beginning his report, the Superintendent again introduced Mr. Bill Lavezzi, a candidate to represent District 11 of the State School Board, and Mrs. Debbie Bernauer, member of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education. Mr. Lavezzi thanked the Board for the warm welcome and for allowing him to attend this evening. It was a smooth start to the school year. Superintendent Patterson recognized the total Operations Department at Lakewood City Schools for their work this summer. They moved all classroom, administrative and custodial supplies from the St. Luke, St. James, and Franklin sites into three new elementary schools. They also coordinated the transition of our nursing program from Lakewood Hospital to the O Neill Healthcare facility, and the move of our hospitality program from the hospital to the Doubletree in Westlake. Mr. Reitenbach advised that his department was responsible for cleaning and waxing over 1 million square feet of school facilities. They also coordinated inspections of heating, cooling and emergency equipment. The Superintendent gave a huge shout-out to our maintenance, custodial and cleaning staff for doing a wonderful job to get our facilities ready for the new school year. Our preschool moves also went well at Grant, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. All inspections were completed in a timely manner. We are happy to report that our three-year old preschool program at Roosevelt is completely full with 4 sections and 32 students. We also learned over the summer that our special education annual rating for Lakewood City Schools and Lakewood City Academy received the highest honor of meeting all requirements in the world of special education.
As of today there are approximately 5,100 students enrolled as follows: 2,287 Elementary Students 1,122 Middle School Students 1,560 High School Students 122 Lakewood City Academy Students Over the summer we hired 3 new school administrators, 18 new teachers, and 6 new tutors. At the last meeting changes to the middle school music schedule were presented to the Board. Students are now permitted to take both instrumental and vocal music. As of today, there are over 200 students taking advantage of both these music opportunities at the middle school level. Last spring the Board voted to change the dress code. Early feedback to the new dress code is very, very positive. There have been far fewer infractions in all buildings, and staff members are reporting that it has gone much smoother at the beginning of the school year. Convocation was well received with a lot of publicity in the local media. Students and staff have settled into their routine of a new school year. All-in-all it has been an excellent start, and the credit goes to our staff. This ended the Superintendent s Report. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS The members of the Board of Education previewed the items to be considered and approved at the meeting of the Board of Education to be held on September 19, 2016. A. Report of the Finance Chairpersons Ms. Beebe, Mrs. Shaughnessy 1. Investments Purchased and Matured July, 2016 2. Financial Information July, 2016 B. Report of the Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases Chairpersons Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe 1. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and Cuyahoga Community College 2. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and Advanced Purchasing Company, LLC Mr. Favre asked that additional information be provided to Board members regarding Advanced Purchasing Company. 3. Resolution for the Lakewood City School District to Join the Ohio Schools Council 4. Resolution to Approve Change Orders for Grant, Lincoln and Roosevelt Elementary Schools
C. Report of the Education Chairpersons Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Petrie Barcelona 1. Approval of Summer Graduates 2016 Graduating Class 2. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and Parents of a Preschool Student to Provide Attendant Services 3. Resolution to Approve Out-of-State Field Trip 4. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and McKeon Education Group 5. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and Ocular Services Management 6. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood City Academy to Provide Special Education Services 7. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education, the Ohio Schools Council and the Lake Erie Educational Media Consortium 8. Gifts to Lakewood Schools D. Report of the Policy Chairpersons Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy No Report. E. Report of the Human Resources and Community Services Chairpersons Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mr. Favre 1. Certified 2. Classified 3. Classified Athletic Coaches/Advisors (ECES) Non-Employees 4. Community Recreation and Education 5. Civic Auditorium Pay Rate Changes Ms. Petrie Barcelona noted that employees appointed to the Assistant Manager and Stage Crew positions may be granted credit for prior related work experience when determining salary schedule placement. COMMUNICATIONS Board President Einhouse asked if there were any communications received by the Treasurer, Superintendent, or members of the Board. Mr. Favre said the Board has received information that the HVAC equipment at some of the new sites is quite loud. Trane Inc., the vendor who installed this equipment, is working on a solution. Ms. Petrie Barcelona heard from several parents thanking the administration for inviting them to the GT Parent Council meetings that have been established. They are happy to be included.
Board President Einhouse asked if any members of the public would like to speak. Michael Drops, 2046 Marlowe Avenue, Lakewood. Mr. Drops thanked the Board members and the District administration for the Grant, Lincoln and Roosevelt open houses. He said it was nice to see that each is a unique school that will wind up with their own unique culture. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS #215/16 A. Certified Resignations Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Certified resignations on one reading. Ms. Petrie Barcelona noted that a number of the resignations are due to those individuals being hired for other positions within the District. 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
#216/16 B. Classified Resignations and Retirement Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Classified actions on one reading. 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
#217/16 C. Community Recreation and Education - Resignation Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Community Recreation and Education resignation on one reading. 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
#218/16 D. Resolution to Revise Policies of the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education - Second Reading Mr. Einhouse moved and Mrs. Shaughnessy seconded the motion to approve the resolution. Yeas: Mr. Einhouse, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Nays: None
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 sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure or information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest 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 7:20 p.m. The Second Executive Session began at 7:45 p.m. The Second Executive Session ended at 7:57 p.m. The Board returned to public session at 7:57 p.m. No action was taken. Board President Einhouse called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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 Nays: None The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. President Treasurer