CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
431 Stow Avenue
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
Cuyahoga Falls High School Library
March 22, 2010
6:30 p.m.
CITIZEN’S
PARTICIPATION
6:30 p.m. - Regular Board of Education Meeting
Anyone wishing to
I. Call to Order – Mrs. Therese Dunphy, President address the BOE must
complete a registration
form (inside attendance
A. Roll Call notebook) and present it
to the Treasurer. THE
1. Mrs. Therese Dunphy ___√__ TIME ALLOTTED TO
2. Mr. Curtis Grimes √ EACH SPEECH IS
THREE (3) MINUTES.
3. Mrs. Barbara Gunter √
4. Mr. Dale Petty √
5. Mr. David Rump √
And the following visitors
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 2
March 22, 2010
10-59 II. Approval of Agenda as amended
Motion by Grimes
Second by Rump
Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N
Approved___5-0____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
III. Opening Ceremony – Mrs. Barbara Gunter
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Positive Reflections
IV. Welcome – Mrs. Therese Dunphy, President
“This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of
conducting the school district’s business and is not to be considered a public
community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting in the
public comments section which occurs before and after action is taken on agenda
items.”
V. Comments from the Public
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Stephanie Pugh – commented on redistricting
Kellie Patterson – commented on redistricting
JoAnn Stanley – commented on redistricting
VI. Treasurer’s/CFO’s Business – Mrs. Kathryn Sines
10-60 A. Minutes and Financial Transactions
1. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Special Board of Education Meetings held February 18, 2010 and March 11,
2010, and the Regular Board of Education Meeting held February 22, 2010.
See Attachment #1.
2. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February, 2010
bank reconciliation, investment schedule, monthly spending plan, and financial
report as found in Attachment #2.
3. Approval/Acceptance of the following donation(s):
TO: Cuyahoga Falls High School
Boys & Girls Track Team
FROM: Cuyahoga Falls Area Chamber of
Commerce Foundation, Inc.
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March 22, 2010
AMT: $250.00 ($125.00 to each team)
TO: Lincoln Elementary School
FROM: Debbie Valentine
AMT: Wurlitzer Model 1151 Piano (est. value $1,500.00)
TO: Cuyahoga Falls City Schools
FROM: Karen S. Lewis
AMT: Office supplies (est. value $375.00)
TO: DeWitt Elementary School
FROM: Office Max, Inc.
AMT: Eight (8) office-type chairs (est. value $560.00)
Motion by Gunter
Second by Petty
Grimes A /N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N
Approved___5-0____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
B. Comments from Treasurer/CFO
Mrs. Sines commented: Dr. Holland and I will be bringing to you next month a
motion to remain with Anthem Healthcare Insurance for April 1, 2010 to
March 30, 2011.
We have negotiated with several insurance carriers and the final quotes have come
in very close and competitive. We have received excellent fixed costs and we will
be able to lower our premium costs starting on April 1, 2010.
The Healthcare Insurance Committee will reconvene regular meetings beginning
August 2010 and we will begin reviewing healthcare insurance consultants, carriers,
and services.
We have thoroughly reviewed our options and believe this decision will be best for
the school district.
VII. Superintendent’s/CEO’s Business – Dr. Edwin S. Holland
A. Presentations
1. Top Tigers – Dr. Edwin Holland
10-61 B. Personnel
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following personnel
appointments/resignations:
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March 22, 2010
1. Resignation(s) as found in Attachment #3.
2. Appointment(s) – Substitute Teacher(s), Individual Small Group Instructor(s)
& Home Instructor(s) as found in Attachment #4.
3. Appointment(s) – Extra Duty Contract(s) as found in Attachment #5.
4. Appointment(s) – Support Staff Substitutes as found in Attachment #6.
5. Appointment(s) – Part-Time Activity Contract(s) as found in Attachment #7.
Motion by Gunter
Second by Rump
Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N
Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action
10-62 C. Administrative Contracts
1. It is recommended per ORC 3319.02 that the Board of Education approve the
following three-year administrative contracts August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011:
Allison Bogdan John Musat
Walter Davis Eric Rauschkolb
Charles Korecki Suellen Roberts
Leslie Labbe Renee Schoonover
Ellen McClure Sean Wolanin
David Miles
Motion by Gunter
Second by Grimes
Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N
Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action
10-63 D. Non-Renewal of Administrative Contract
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of the
following administrative contract to be effective July 31, 2010:
Adam Cunningham
Motion by Grimes
Second by Dunphy
Rump A/N Dunphy A /N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N
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March 22, 2010
Approved__5-0_____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
10-64 E. Law Firm
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent or
Treasurer to utilize at their discretion, the following law firm during the 2010
calendar year:
1. Brouse McDowell
388 S. Main Street, Suite 500
Akron, OH 44311
Motion by Petty
Second by Gunter
Dunphy A /N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N
Approved___5-0____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
10-65 F. Bid Request
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the process of developing
bid specifications, advertising for bids and receiving bids for the Roberts Middle
School Boiler Replacement Project. Estimated cost of the project is $220,000.
Motion by Rump
Second by Grimes
Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A /N
Approved__5-0_____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
10-66 G. Stipends
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the payment of stipends
per the CFEA Negotiated Agreement. Details may be found in Attachment #8.
Motion by Gunter
Second by Rump
Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A /N Grimes A/N
Approved___5-0____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 6
March 22, 2010
10-67 H. Memorandum of Understanding – C.F.E.A.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Cuyahoga Falls Education Association (C.F.E.A.) and
the Cuyahoga Falls City School District Board of Education. Details may be found
in Attachment #9.
Motion by Gunter
Second by Dunphy
Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A /N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N
Approved___5-0____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
10-68 I. Memorandum of Understanding – Local #100
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of
Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers, Local
#100 and the Cuyahoga Falls City School District Board of Education. Details
may be found in Attachment #10.
Motion by Rump
Second by Gunter
Rump A/N Dunphy A /N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N
Approved__5-0_____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
10-69 J. Administrative Compensation Plan
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve placing a hold/freeze on
the Administrative Compensation Plan that was approved by the Board on
September 19, 2007. The 2010-2011 salaries will be held at the 2009-2010 rates.
Motion by Gunter
Second by Grimes
Dunphy A /N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N
Approved__4-1_____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
10-70 K. Policy Adoption
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve/adopt the following policy
revisions:
#5335 Care of Students with Chronic Health Conditions
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March 22, 2010
Motion by Grimes
Second by Dunphy
Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N
Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action
10-71 L. Field Trip
1. High School Business Professionals of America Students – Beth Hulme &
Yvonne Federonick – Columbus, OH – March 18-19, 2010. Details may be
found in Attachment #11.
Motion by Dunphy
Second by Petty
Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N
Approved__5-0_____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
M. Comments from Superintendent/CEO
Dr. Holland commented on the following items:
• Thanked Board for support in the union negotiation process.
• Next month – Ohio Schools Facilities will report to the Board on their
assessment of our school buildings.
VIII. Board Business
A. Attendance Boundary Committee presentation and policy recommendation of
Bylaw 0112 Boundaries.
B. Discussion of April 12, 2010 Board meeting.
The Board meeting time change was announced to be 5:30 p.m.
C. Future agenda items.
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. The next regularly scheduled Board of Education Meeting is Monday, April 12,
2010, and will be held in the Cuyahoga Falls High School Library.
C. A copy of an unabridged Board agenda is on the table. After the meeting, citizens
are welcome to review it.
Board of Education Meeting Minutes Page 8
March 22, 2010
X. Comments from the Public
Comments were made by the following individuals:
Kellie Patterson - redistricting
Stephanie Pugh - redistricting
XI. Comments and/or Committee Reports from Board Members
Gunter – commented on Legislative Ohio Policy Center – released report –
Consolidations (county-wide school districts); has 30% off Borders Coupons.
Grimes – commented on Foundation – All Alumni Weekend of June; marching
Band trip leaves Thursday.
Petty – commented on meeting with Mr. Davis – good to see him here.
Rump - commented on Music Dept – excellent – we are fortunate – proud of our
Music Dept.
Dunphy – Personnel Committee will be meeting 4/15, 6/24, 8/5 at 5:00 p.m.;
Policy Committee will meet soon; distributed recommended reading Generation Xers.
10-72 XI1. Executive Session – Per O.R.C. 121.22 (To consider the employment and/or
compensation of public employees; discussing matters required to be kept confidential).
Motion by Dunphy
Second by Rump
Dunphy A/N Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N
Approved 5-0 Not Approved Other Action
The Executive Session was attended by Board Members only and began at 8:30 p.m.
Mrs. Dunphy called the Board out of Executive Session at 9:10 p.m.
10-73 XV. Adjournment was at 9:11 p.m.
Motion by Petty
Second by Gunter
Grimes A/N Gunter A/N Petty A/N Rump A/N Dunphy A/N
Approved___5-0____Not Approved______Other Action_____________
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President Treasurer/CFO