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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 2013 2013-32 Board Action 2013-030 Motion by Mrs. Hilty, seconded by Mr. Ten
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BEDFORD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD MARCH 7, 2013 AT THE ADMINISTRATION CENTER AT 6:00 P.M. The audio recording of this Board of Education meeting is hereby incorporated into the official minutes. Mrs. Kozak, President, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with the following Board of Education members present: Mrs. Kozak, Mrs. Hilty, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Tench, Mr. Stevens The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following Student Government Counterparts from Bedford High School were welcomed to the meeting: Board of Education Debora Kozak, President Merry Anne Hilty, Vice President Barbara Patterson Tim Tench Phil Stevens
Student Counterpart Daniel Jones Jhanae Pearl Devonna Leslie Harold Chaney Elise Sampson
Administration Sherman Micsak, Superintendent Linda O’Neill, Assistant Superintendent Jerry Zgrabik, Business Manager
Student Counterpart Patrick Wallace Gurmeet Kaur Dareon Freeman
Board Action 2013-025 Motion by Mrs. Patterson, seconded by Mrs. Hilty, to accept the resignation of Terry D. Lipford, Principal of Central Primary School, for purposes of retirement, effective June 30, 2013. Ayes: Nays:
Mrs. Hilty, Mrs. Kozak, Mr. Tench, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Stevens None Motion Carried
Board Action 2013-026 Motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mrs. Patterson, to accept the resignation of Sherrie E. Brown, Assistant Principal at Bedford High School, for purposes of retirement, effective June 30, 2013 at the end of the workday. Ayes: Nays:
Mrs. Kozak, Mr. Stevens, Mrs. Hilty, Mr. Tench, Mrs. Patterson None Motion Carried
Board Action 2013-027 Motion by Mrs. Hilty, seconded by Mr. Tench, to approve of an overnight field trip for four Bedford High School students who qualified to compete in the Marketing Education DECA Competition to be held in Columbus, Ohio, March 15-16, 2013, under the supervision of Steve Teringo, Business Education teacher, and approval of an overnight field trip for two Bedford High School students who qualified to compete in the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference to be held in Columbus, Ohio, March 14-15, 2013, under the supervision of Felicia Short, Business Education teacher,
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and approval of an overnight trip for three Bedford High School wrestlers who qualified to compete at the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament which was held in Columbus, Ohio, February 28 – March 2, 2013, under the supervision of Adam Hoon and Doug Thomas, Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Wrestling Coach respectively, and approval of an overnight field trip to Washington, D.C. for approximately 100 eligible Heskett Middle School 8th grade students under the supervision of Kevin Gibaldi, 8th Grade Assistant Principal, and Andrew Johnson, Social Studies Teacher, and additional staff members as needed. They will depart on May 15, 2013 and return on May 17, 2013. Transportation will be provided by Cleveland Southeastern Trails. Ayes: Nays:
Mr. Stevens, Mr. Tench, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Hilty, Mrs. Kozak None Motion Carried
The proposed Bedford Board of Education Policy Manual as prepared by the Ohio School Boards Association was read for the first time. Board Action 2013-028 Motion by Mr. Tench, seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept the following resignations from certificated staff members for the purpose of retirement effective at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. They will be honored at the June Board of Education meeting.
Ayes: Nays:
Kerry Taylor
Glendale Primary School Data Coach 25 years of service
Steve Teringo
Bedford High School Marketing Education 32 years of service
Deborah Simmons
Carylwood Intermediate School Fourth Grade 21 years of service
Mr. Tench, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Stevens, Mrs. Kozak, Mrs. Hilty None Motion Carried
Board Action 2013-029 Motion by Mrs. Hilty, seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the following personnel items: Leave of absence for the following certificated staff members for the 2012-2013 school year, not to exceed 60 days, per Section 8.9 of the Master Agreement with the Bedford Education Association (BEA). Maurice Morman
Bedford High School Intervention Specialist Effective approximately January 14 through March 18, 2013
Aaron Tetelman
Bedford High School Science Effective approximately February 8 through February 15, 2013
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Bradley Wolters
Glendale Primary School First Grade Effective approximately February 13 through February 25, 2013
Lana Baker (Witkowski)
Carylwood Intermediate School Intervention Specialist Effective approximately March 29 through June 7, 2013
Shena Hill
Carylwood Intermediate School Intervention Specialist Effective approximately April 22, through June 7, 2013
Stipend for Beth Gillmor to serve as the Program Coordinator for the After School Program at Heskett Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year beginning Monday, March 11 through Thursday, April 25, 2013. Mrs. Gillmor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the program and serve as the liaison between school and home for students and staff. Compensation will be $400.00. Stipends for the following certificated staff members who will work in the After School Tutoring Program at Heskett Middle School from March 11 through April 25, 2013, from 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. (1.5 hours) Monday through Thursday. Compensation will be $21.73, per teacher, per the Master Agreement, not to exceed 6 hours per week. Cheryl Goldstein Patrick Griffis Tiffany Huerster Jennifer Pawlitsch Audrey Richardson Bernice Roberts
Substitutes Beth Gillmor Daneen Ford
Supplemental resignations and recommendations for the 2012-2013 school year. (Exhibit A-1) and approval of baseball and softball teams at Heskett Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year, and girls varsity soccer team at Bedford High School for the 2013-2014 school year, and approval of a stipend for a new club that is extracurricular as well as academic in that it yields a ¼ hour credit for the content. The club is called the Pop-Culture Literature Club (Pilot). It combines reading literature with video/film production which involves writing screen plays from the literature. It is Category E and Darren Pocek will be the club instructor not to exceed $995.20. The goals and objectives are found on Exhibit A-2. and approval of an Agreement with Re-Education Services, Inc. for the admission of a special education student attending for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. (Exhibit A-3) and acceptance of the following resignation from a certificated staff member: Lora Potashnik
Ayes: Nays:
Carylwood Intermediate School Fifth Grade Effective March 15, 2013
Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Hilty, Mrs. Kozak, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Tench None Motion Carried
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Board Action 2013-030 Motion by Mrs. Hilty, seconded by Mr. Tench to approve an agreement with Oswald Companies for benefits and health management consulting services to assist with renewal of annual programs, the review of quarterly reports, and direct consultation regarding employee health care coverage, including the Employee Health Care Committee and the Wellness Committee, (Exhibit #B-1) and to accept the bid tabulations for the High School Refrigeration Equipment Improvements Project. (Bids open February 22, 2013) (Exhibit #B-2) and to award a contract for the High School Refrigeration Equipment Improvements Project to: Apex Construction and Management Company, Inc. 24381 Aurora Road A6 Bedford Hts., OH 44146 Total Base Bid Alternate Bid Total Bid
$ 86,900 21,300 $108,200
And approval of the use of school facilities for: Date: Requested by: Facility: Purpose:
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Warrensville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Columbus Intermediate School Auditorium Religious Meeting
Date: Requested by: Facility: Purpose:
Sunday, April 7, 2013 Crimson Cadets High School Gymnasium Baton Competition
Date: Requested by: Facility: Purpose:
Sunday, April 14, April 28 and May 12, 2013 Bedford Recreation Department Bearcat Stadium Soccer Games
Date: Requested by: Facility: Purpose:
Friday, April 19, 2013 Cuyahoga Faith Center Church High School Auditorium Dance Concert
Date: Requested by: Facility: Purpose:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Bowling Green State University Bearcat Stadium Football Camp
Date: Requested by: Facility: Purpose:
Saturday, July 20, 2013 to Saturday, July 27, 2013 World Changers Bedford High School Working on homes in needy areas
and approval to increase the Transportation Department's substitute school bus operator hourly wage from $11.00 to $14.00 effective March 10, 2013. (Last increase February 2002)
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and approval of the following personnel matters: Leave of absence as per Article XX, Section F of the OAPSE Negotiated Agreement for: Eileen Jackson-Carpenter
School Bus Operator Effective January 8, 16, 17, and 18, 2013
Diane Ciccarello
Cook Effective March 15, 2013 at the end of the workday
Acceptance of the following resignations for: Glenn Arnold
Head Custodian Effective May 31, 2013 at the end of the workday For the purpose of retirement
John Hevesi
Custodial Assistant Effective February 28, 2013 at the end of the workday
Robert Stockey
School Bus Operator Effective February 28, 2013 at the end of the workday For the purpose of retirement
Jeffrey Gauchat
Mechanic 8 hours per day 260 days per year Step 5 Effective March 8, 2013
Robert Kundla
Substitute School Bus Operator $11.00 per hour Effective March 8, 2013
Shonda Pettway
General Classified Substitute $8.00 per hour Effective March 8, 2013
Frank Reed, Sr.
Substitute School Bus Operator $11.00 per hour Effective March 8 2013
Vincent Tench
Substitute Custodian $8.00 per hour Effective March 8, 2013
Appointment of:
Termination for cause - abandonment of employment: Angelique Hadam
Ayes: Nays:
Cook Effective February 4, 2013
Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Tench, Mrs. Kozak, Mrs. Hilty, Mr. Stevens None Motion Carried
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Board Action 2013-031 Motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mrs. Hilty to approve the Minutes of the following meeting: Regular Meeting of February 7, 2013 and approval to accept the following donations: Various donations from the following donors to the Bedford City School District for the Digital Learning Day Program: Technology Department University Hospitals – Bedford Medical Center Curriculum and Instruction Department Bailey Communications WVIZ/PBS ideastream Various donations from the following donors to the Bedford City School District for the Special Olympics Program: KB Compost Services Ms. Geraldine Vanover Bedford City Schools Foundation
$1,000.00 $ 200.00 $1,000.00
$250.00 from OAPSE, to be used by the Madrigal Singers at Bedford High School. $100.00 Gift Card from Walmart, to be used for the ElderClass Program. Books, with an approximate value of $150.00, from Noral and April Copeland, to be used in the classrooms or library at Heskett Middle School. $250.00 from JeShaune D. Jackson to be used to fund a scholarship for a senior at Bedford High School. He will serve as a mentor and provide a laboratory tour of Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve. and approval of a resolution to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. (Exhibit #T-1) Ayes: Nays:
Mrs. Hilty, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Tench, Mr. Stevens, Mrs. Kozak None Motion Carried
Board Action 2013-032 Motion by Mrs. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Bedford City School District at 6:49 p.m. Ayes: Nays:
Mrs. Kozak, Mrs. Hilty, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Tench, Mr. Stevens None Motion Carried
Attest: _____________________________________ Debora J. Kozak, President _____________________________________ Janet Pavlic, Treasurer 2013-32