Lakewood, Ohio April 4, 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 Garfield Middle School Cafetorium, 13114 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio at 7:00 p.m. In the absence of the Board President, Board Vice President Betsy Shaughnessy conducted the proceedings. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Mrs. Shaughnessy Mr. Favre Ms. Petrie Barcelona Mr. Einhouse Ms. Beebe #66/16 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion that the Agenda for the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on April 4, 2016 be adopted. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea DISPOSITION OF MINUTES Board Vice President Shaughnessy asked if there were any corrections to the published minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meetings held on March 7 and March 21, 2016 and the Special Board of Education Meeting held on March 24, 2016. There were none. Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to approve the meeting minutes as published. Yeas: Nays: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona None
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Superintendent Patterson thanked Mr. Mark Walter, Principal of Garfield Middle School, for hosting this evening s Board of Education meeting. Mr. Walter thanked Board members for the opportunity to showcase some of the good things taking place in both Garfield and Harding middle schools. This year the middle schools have undergone one of the biggest changes in how students are educated since moving into the new buildings nine years ago. Both middle schools have implemented the 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Mr. Walter s presentation featured students and teachers who spoke about the tremendous impact Chromebooks have had on learning. Lakewood students participate annually in the PTA Reflections program. This year s theme was Let Your Imagination Fly. The Superintendent introduced Mrs. Christina McCallum and Mrs. Karen Lee, PTA Council Reflections Co-Chairs, who presented the following students recognized at the state level: Audrey Warren Award of Outstanding Achievement Visual Art Jimmy Toner Honorable Mention Music Composition Mrs. McCallum provided a brief overview of the program and showed Audrey s art piece, Me and My Sketchbook, and played a snippet of Jimmy s musical composition, Fly Away. Board Vice President Shaughnessy presented both students with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Board and the Superintendent. Board members thanked the students for creating such remarkable works of art. Mrs. Lee thanked the Board for this opportunity to acknowledge the students. Board Vice President Shaughnessy thanked both Mrs. McCallum and Mrs. Lee for their leadership in providing this opportunity for Lakewood s young people. Lakewood High School Principal Keith Ahearn spoke next and stated that earlier this year the Board had approved a German-American partnership program. This included an extended field trip opportunity for LHS students to travel to Germany in June to attend German schools and stay with host families. Tonight 27 German students are arriving in Cleveland and will meet their Lakewood host families. These students will be attending Lakewood High School for the next 10 days. Accompanying Principal Ahearn this evening were LHS Art teachers, Mrs. Amy Sedlak and Ms. Arline Olear, to speak about the Ohio Governor s Youth Art Exhibition. Its purpose is to provide all budding young artists throughout the state the opportunity to advance their talents. Out of 11,500 entries, the following three LHS students had four pieces selected to be displayed in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus: Ned Bruere Pen and Ink Drawing Isabel Romeo Two Portraits Alex Rosul Oil Painting
Board Vice President Shaughnessy presented Ned and Alex with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Board and the Superintendent. Isabel, who was unable to attend, will have her certificate sent to her. Superintendent Patterson said it has become our custom that when a recommendation is brought to the Board to employ a new administrator in the District, that individual is invited to attend a Board of Education meeting. He is pleased to recommend Mrs. Kaitlyn Turner for appointment as the new principal of Grant Elementary School. Mrs. Turner was selected out of a field of 61 applicants because of her strong commitment to instructional leadership. She is excited about the opening of our new Grant building. Prior to working for Euclid City Schools as an administrator, she was a kindergarten teacher at Hayes Elementary School in Lakewood for six years. Mrs. Turner thanked the Board and Superintendent Patterson and said she was so grateful for this amazing opportunity to come home to the Lakewood City Schools. She thanked the Lakewood community for making so many sacrifices to build new buildings and doing whatever it takes to support our students. Board Vice President Shaughnessy asked that the resolution to approve Mrs. Turner be acted upon at this point in the Agenda. #67/16 Certified Appointment Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Certified appointment of Kaitlyn Turner as an Elementary Principal on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea Superintendent Patterson said he was very pleased to have Mrs. Turner join the District s administrative team for school year 2016-2017. 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 April 18, 2016. A. Report of the Finance Chairpersons Ms. Beebe, Mrs. Shaughnessy 1. Investments Purchased and Matured February, 2016 2. Financial Information February, 2016 3. Resolution Accepting Tax Rates B. Report of the Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases Chairpersons Mr. Favre, Ms. Beebe 1. Resolution to Approve Service Agreement between the Lakewood City Schools and Everstream for Increased Bandwidth Under E-Rate 2. Resolution to Approve Agreements between the Lakewood City Schools and CDWG and Lake Erie Electric for the Purchase of Meraki Access Points Under E-Rate 3. Resolution to Approve Rental Agreements Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Lakewood Family YMCA-Youth Summer Program at Franklin (Roosevelt) Elementary School Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Lakewood Family YMCA-School Year Program (2016-17) at Grant, Hayes and Roosevelt Elementary Schools Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and St. Peter s Child Care-School Year Program (2016-17) at Horace Mann Elementary School Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Cleveland MetroParks Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Lakewood Community Care Center-Youth Summer Program at St. Luke (Lincoln) Elementary School Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Lakewood Community Care Center-School Year Program (2016-17) at Lincoln Elementary School Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Ohio Guidestone d/b/a Family Life Childcare Center-Youth Summer Program at Harrison Elementary School Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Ohio Guidestone d/b/a Family Life Childcare Center-School Year Program at Emerson and Harrison Elementary Schools
Rental Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and St. Edward High School-St. Edward Home Varsity Football Games at First Federal Lakewood Stadium 4. Resolution to Reject the Bid to Purchase a 2016 Savana Cargo Van C. Report of the Education Chairpersons Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Petrie Barcelona 1. Resolution to Approve Field Trip 2. Community-Based Career-Technical Training Agreements Community-Based Career-Technical Agreement between the West Shore Career- Technical Education District and the Cleveland Airport Marriott Community-Based Career Technical Agreement between the West Shore Career- Technical Education District and Gordon Food Service Community-Based Career Technical Agreement between the West Shore Career- Technical Education District and the Winking Lizard 3. 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 COMMUNICATIONS Board Vice President Shaughnessy asked if there were any communications received by the Treasurer, Superintendent, or members of the Board. Ms. Petrie Barcelona received a number of letters from Harding students thanking her for her participation in the recent practice Mock Trial exercise. Mrs. Ruth Pangrace, Harding teacher, did a wonderful job of organizing this event. Superintendent Patterson reported that he had received a letter from the Cleveland Council on World Affairs which detailed the many awards earned by this year s LHS delegates at the Spring Model United Nations Conference. Dr. Chuck Greanoff, LHS Model UN Advisor, was commended for the excellent job in preparing his students for this year s conference.
Board Vice President Shaughnessy asked if any members of the public would like to speak. Tracey Logan, 1389 Elbur Avenue, Lakewood. Mrs. Logan asked if there was an update on the status of the Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation s (LREF) fundraising efforts for the benefit of the Music Department. She indicated that Lakewood Music Boosters had not heard anything to-date and asked if there was anything that Music Boosters could do to help. Superintendent Patterson said the new Executive Director of LREF, Mrs. Terri Richards, is spearheading a committee to raise funds for this purpose. He encouraged Ms. Logan to reach out to Mrs. Richards. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS #68/16 A. Certified Retirements and Resignation Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Certified retirements and resignation on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea
#69/16 B. Classified Retirements Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to approve the Classified retirements on one reading. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea
#70/16 C. Resolution to Approve Change Orders for Roosevelt Elementary School Second Reading Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to approve the change orders for Roosevelt Elementary School. Yeas: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Nays: None
#71/16 D. Resolution to Amend the Project Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) Second Reading Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to approve the resolution to amend the project agreement. Mr. Favre stated that this resolution had its first reading at the Special Board Meeting on March 24. Board Vice President Shaughnessy said it was helpful to have representatives from the State present for that discussion. Yeas: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Nays: None
There being no other business Board Vice President Shaughnessy called for a motion to recess to one Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Petrie Barcelona moved and Mr. Favre seconded the motion to move to one Executive Session (1) for the review of negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was as follows: Mrs. Shaughnessy Yea Mr. Favre Yea Ms. Petrie Barcelona Yea The Board recessed to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. The Executive Session ended at 8:10 p.m. The Board returned to public session at 8:10 p.m. No action was taken.
Board Vice President Shaughnessy called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Favre moved and Ms. Petrie Barcelona seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mr. Favre, Ms. Petrie Barcelona Nays: None The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. President Treasurer