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Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Aurora City Schools Board of Education of June 25,
2012.

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. All Board Members were present.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Mrs. Grohe, Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch

Acknowledgement of Visitors and Hearing of Public

Mr. Kohanski acknowledged the visitors and asked if there was any public comment on
agenda or non-agenda items.

Gary Thomas, Frank Sivillo, Philip Quinn, and Shannon McVay all addressed the Board and
expressed their support for retaining George Snider as varsity baseball coach.

12-139
Recognize Excellence
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education is proud to recognize and congratulate the following Aurora
High School students for their accomplishments in spring sports:

Scott Adsit C.V.C. Tennis – Second Team
Grace Aldredge C.V.C. Softball – Honorable Mention
Carmen Angus C.V.C. Track –First Team 4x200 Relay & Second Team 4x400 Relay
Rylee Armold C.V.C. Track – First Team 4x200 Relay
Track – State Qualifier, C.V.C. MVP First Team High Jump & 4x200
Jessica Baker Relay, Second Team 4x400 Relay & 200m & All-Academic
Lauren Bowen C.V.C. Softball - Second Team
Ben Branscom C.V.C. Track – Second Team 4x400 Relay
Justin Bunka C.V.C. Tennis– First Team
Blake Calcei C.V.C. Baseball – Second Team & All-Academic
Nicholas Ciani C.V.C. Baseball – First Team
Megan Crevar C.V.C. Track – Honorable Mention Sprints
Sean Cullen C.V.C. Track –Second Team 4x800 Relay & All-Academic
Jake Czerwinski C.V.C. Baseball – First Team
Ben Davis C.V.C. Track – Second Team 4x800 Relay & All-Academic
Lauren Deptola C.V.C. Track – All-Academic
Nicole Doyle C.V.C. Softball - First Team
Baseball - NEO Coaches Assoc. Greater Cleveland Coaches Assoc &
Greater Cleveland Coaches Assoc. All-Stars, C.V.C. MVP & First
Garrett Gable Team
Christina C.V.C. Track – First Team 4x200 Relay, 4x400 Relay
Graham
Patrick Horan C.V.C. Baseball - Honorable Mention
Allison Howard C.V.C. Track – Honorable Mention Shot Put
Kirk Janoch C.V.C. Baseball – Honorable Mention
Brian Kingure C.V.C. Track – Honorable Mention Pole Vault
Ben Lazor C.V.C. Track– Second Team 4x400 Relay & 400m
Devin Levan- Baseball - NEO Coaches Assoc. Greater Cleveland Coaches Assoc.
Galang All-Stars C.V.C. First Team & All-Academic
D.J. Lieberth C.V.C. Track – Second Team 4x400 Relay & 4x800
Jessica Lieberth C.V.C. Softball – First Team
Ashlee Ling C.V.C. Softball – First Team
Jeff Marinchick C.V.C. Tennis – First Team
Erin McNamara C.V.C. Softball – Honorable Mention
Jacob McVay C.V.C. Baseball - First Team
Ryan McVeigh C.V.C. Tennis - First Team
C.V.C. Track - Second Team 4x400 Relay, 4x800 Relay & 800m &
Justin Morrison All-Academic
Softball - NEO Coaches Assoc. Greater Cleveland Coaches
Sarah Petrash Association Second Team C.V.C. First Team
MarMarvin Phillips C.V.C. Track – Honorable Mention Sprint
Zachary Quinn C.V.C. Baseball – Second Team
Katelyn Sapp C.V.C. Track – Second Team 4x400 Relay
Benjamin Sender C.V.C. Tennis - First Team
Misha Shatokhin C.V.C. Tennis – Second Team
Frank Sivillo C.V.C. Baseball – Second Team
Zachary Smierciak C.V.C. Track – First Team 110 Hurdles, Second Team 300 Hurdles
Kevin Spisak C.V.C. Track – First Team Pole Vault
Devan Ternai C.V.C. Softball – First Team
Tyler Thomas C.V.C. Baseball – First Team
Austin Vitz Softball - NEO Coaches Assoc. Greater Cleveland Coaches Association
C.V.C. MVP & First Team
Spencer Wilson C.V.C. Tennis – First Team

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Sloe, Mr. Kohanski, Mrs.
Mehallis, Mrs. Grohe
No: None: motion carried

12-140
Recognize Excellence
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education is proud to recognize and congratulate Louise Beckstrom and
Caroline Boehm for being a Merck Index Recipient of the 2012 Northeastern Ohio
American Chemical Society Young Scientist Award.

Moved by: Mrs. Kuch Seconded by: Mr. Sloe
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Grohe, Mrs. Kuch, Mrs. Mehallis,
Mr. Sloe, Mr. Kohanski
No: None: motion carried

12-141
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the special Meeting of May 12, 2012 and the Regular Meeting of May 21,
2012 were approved.

Moved by: Mr. Sloe Seconded by: Mrs. Kuch
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Kuch, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs. Grohe,
Mr. Kohanski, Mr. Sloe
No: None: motion carried

Superintendent’s/Academic Director/Business Director Reports
Mr. Bennett reported on SB316 which was signed by the Governor earlier today. He
discussed the revised standards that will be required of schools including teacher/principal
evaluations, district rating system, and the third grade guarantee. Although the new
standards will require additional resources to implement, no additional state funding is
anticipated.

Mr. Ciccantelli reported on performance rating data along with results from the Ohio
Achievement Test. Mr. Ciccantelli shared a simulated performance rating chart based upon
the new A through F district rating system. Under this new system, it is projected that only
5% of the districts in the state will receive a grade of A.

Mr. Pollock reported on the status of various summer projects including the abatement and
carpet replacement at Craddock Elementary School, the Miller roof renovation, and the
storage shed that is being built at the stadium. All projects are on schedule. Mr. Pollock also
updated the Board on the bus mechanic transition which is going smoothly and the energy
education process.

Treasurer’s Report/Recommendations
For the month of May, revenues exceeded expenditures by $443,773. This increases the
general fund cash balance to $6,719,559 after the eleventh month of the fiscal year. For the
month of May, revenues were 1.42% greater than projected while expenditures were 1.76%
less than projected.

On the revenue side, $934,463 was received from the State of Ohio for the tangible personal
property tax reimbursement along with $1,099,321 for the tax rollback reimbursement and
$191,248 for the homestead exemption reimbursement. The real estate tax rollback
reimbursement includes both the 10% rollback on all residential real property and the 2.5%
rollback on all owner occupied homesteads. The homestead exemption program gives a tax
credit to seniors and disabled homeowners.

The District also received its special education catastrophic aid reimbursement for FY12 in
the amount of $66,980.73. As a comparison, special education catastrophic reimbursements
in previous fiscal years were:

 $ 68,994.67 in FY11
 $ 43,865.95 in FY10
 $147,684.34 in FY09
 $ 83,397.47 in FY08
 $102,721.63 in FY07
 $125,908.26 in FY06
 $ 80,890.98 in FY05
 $ 84,900.09 in FY04

All expenditure categories, with the exception of personnel services, are under the projected
amount for the year.

Thus far for the fiscal year, revenues are $222,243 greater than projected and expenditures
are $159,429 less than projected. Overall, this gives a favorable variance of $381,672 after
the eleventh month of the fiscal year.

The total cash balance for all funds is $9,274,663.23 with the general fund, state fiscal
stabilization fund, and education jobs fund having a cash balance of $6,719,555.64. This
overall cash balance is $122,663.72 greater than that at the end of April which can be
accounted for by:

 The $443,773 excess of revenues over expenditures in the general fund.
 $87,775 interest payment to US Bank from the Bond Retirement Fund (Fund 002 SCC
0000) for payment on the Aurora High School Bonds. $413,944 interest payment to
Huntington National Bank from the Bond Retirement Fund (Fund 002 SCC 9208) for
the School Improvement Bonds.
 Property Tax Allocation receipts of $132,021 to the Bond Retirement Fund (Fund
002) and $61,320 to the Permanent Improvement Fund (Fund 003).

The Final Appropriation for FY12 and Appropriation Amendment Resolutions include
modifications to the appropriations needed to balance out the expenditures and encumbrance
carryovers for the fiscal year. All of the advances will be returned to the general fund at the
beginning of the next fiscal year. The large transfer of $692,780.60 is within the general fund
and is brought about by HB30 which repealed the textbook and instructional materials
reserve requirement. This transfer removes the reserve on the unencumbered funds from the
instructional materials set-aside so that these funds can be utilized for any general fund
purpose. The transfer has no effect to the District’s bottom line.

The Permanent Appropriation Resolution for FY13 is for permanent appropriations for the
2012-13 fiscal year. The general fund appropriation is based upon the latest five year
forecast approved in May. Other fund level appropriations are based upon anticipated
revenue and expenditure levels which are closely related to the FY12 levels.

12-142
Approval Financial Statements and Reports
WHEREAS the financial statements and reports (including revenues, disbursements, and
balances) for the funds herein specified have been presented to the members of the Board at
least two days prior to the meeting:

General Fund Dated: 5/31/12
Student Activity Fund Dated: 5/31/12
Categorical Funds Dated: 5/31/12
Investments Dated: 5/31/12
Debts Dated: 5/31/12

WHEREAS the members of the Board have had an opportunity to inquire about any revenue,
disbursement, balance, or report;

WHEREAS the public may review such documents in the treasurer's office and the annual
financial statements and reports are part of the permanent records of this school district; and

WHEREAS disbursements are prohibited by statute from exceeding the amount appropriated
by the Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED under the provisions of ORC 3313.18 and ORC
3313.47, the financial statements and reports are approved as presented insofar as the
disbursements are legal expenditures within the appropriated amounts.

Moved by: Mr. Sloe Seconded by: Mrs. Grohe
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Mehallis, Mr. Sloe, Mr. Kohanski,
Mrs. Grohe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-143
Approved 2011-12 Final Appropriations
WHEREAS it is necessary to adopt a final appropriations measure for the fiscal year 2011-12;
and

WHEREAS an accurate certificate of estimated resources has been received from the county
auditor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 5705.38, the
annual appropriations measure as heretofore attached for the current fiscal year is hereby
adopted;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this annual appropriations measure shall be prepared and
distributed by the treasurer in such form as the auditor of state prescribes.

Moved by: Mr. Sloe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Grohe, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs. Kuch,
Mr. Sloe, Mr. Kohanski
No: None: motion carried

12-144
Approve 2012-13 Permanent Appropriations
WHEREAS it is necessary to adopt an appropriations measure for the fiscal year 2012-13;
and

WHEREAS an accurate certificate of estimated resources has been received from the county
auditor,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 5705.38, the
annual appropriations measure as heretofore attached for the current fiscal year is hereby
adopted;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this annual appropriations measure shall be prepared and
distributed by the Treasurer in such form as the Auditor of State prescribes.

Moved by: Mr. Sloe Seconded by: Mrs. Kuch
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Grohe, Mr. Kohanski, Mrs.
Kuch, Mrs. Mehallis
No: None: motion carried

12-145
Appropriations and Amendments (Transfers and Advances)
WHEREAS funds must be formally appropriated into items ("accounts") by the Board before
funds are permitted to be expended; and

WHEREAS when an appropriations item ("account") has insufficient funds to meet future
expenditures an advance/transfer of funds is necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that under the provisions of ORC 5705.40, the
appropriations measure heretofore adopted is hereby amended as set forth below or on the
attachment;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the amended appropriations measure shall be prepared
and distributed by the treasurer in such form as the auditor of state prescribes.

TRANSFERS:

Transferred from:

Amount: Account Number:

$ 692,780.60 001-7200-910-900T-000000-000-00-000
0.04 001-7200-910-0000-000000-000-00-000
50,000.00 003-7200-910-0000-000000-000-00-000

Transferred to:
Amount: Account Number:
692,780.60 001-5100-0000-000000-000
0.04 533-5100-9320-000000-000
30,000.00 003-5100-9018-000000-000
20,000.00 003-5100-9901-000000-000

ADVANCES:

Advance from:

Amount: Account Number:
$ 69,640.00 001-7410-920-0000-000000-000-00-000

Advance to:

Amount: Account Number:
1,540.00 007-5210-9013-000000-000
5,000.00 009-5210-0000-000000-000
200.00 014-5210-9002-000000-000
3,000.00 019-5210-9901-000000-000
200.00 200-5210-9123-000000-000
3,000.00 200-5210-914A-000000-000
800.00 200-5210-918A-000000-001
800.00 200-5210-919A-000000-001
100.00 200-5210-929A-000000-000
700.00 200-5210-937A-000000-000
20,000.00 300-5210-901A-000000-001
3,000.00 504-5210-0000-000000-000
8,800.00 506-5210-0000-000000-000
21,000.00 516-5210-9212-000000-000
1,500.00 587-5210-9212-000000-000

12-146
Accept Resignation
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education accepts the resignations of the following staff members with
thanks for dedicated service to the Aurora City Schools:

Tami J. F. Ludewig Resignation effective end of the 2011-12 school year
ARC Tutor One year of service to the District

Emily A. Winograd Resignation effective end of the 2011-12 school year
Elementary Math Tutor One year of service to the District

Brian Force Resign Boys’ Head Basketball Coach (15%)
Supplemental contract effective the 2012-13 school year

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-147
Approve Leave of Absence Requests
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approves the leave of absence requests as follows:

Melissa Buettin Parental leave of absence for the 1st semester
MES Kindergarten Teacher of 2012-13 effective August 20, 2012

Heidi McKenzie Parental leave of absence for the 1st semester
AHS Business Ed Teacher of 2012-13 effective September 28, 2012

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-148
Employ Support Staff
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education employs as indicated the following support staff members
having successfully completed a 100 work day introductory period, contingent upon full and
complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Aurora Board of Education employment
eligibility criteria:

Jeffrey W. Johnson Effective: January 4, 2012
Bus Driver Amount: Bus Driver EL5
Fund: General

Chris A. Mason Effective: January 23, 2012
LES Night Supervisor Amount: Night Supervisor Stipend
Fund: General

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-149
Approve Introductory Appointments of Support Staff
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education appoints the following support staff members as indicated
for an introductory period of 100 work days contingent upon full and complete compliance
with all State of Ohio and Aurora Board of Education employment eligibility criteria:

Pamela H. Domos Effective: August 20, 2012
LES Short-hour Cafeteria Amount: Short-hr Cafeteria EL0
Fund: Food Service

Jon B. Repcik Effective: August 20, 2012
LES Short-hour Cafeteria Amount: Short-hr Cafeteria EL0
Fund: Food Service

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried
12-150
Amend Administrative Contract
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approves the Athletic Director/Facilities Manager’s contracted
work days be increased from 232 to 260 days effective August 1, 2012, salary computed at current
daily rate times 260 days, with all benefits applicable to twelve-month administrative employees in
accordance with Board policy and according to the terms of the contract as amended.

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried
12-151
Award Administrator Contracts
WHEREAS the Aurora Board of Education may re-employ an administrator at any regular or
special board meeting held between January 1 of the year preceding and March 31 of the year
in which the administrator’s contract expires; and

WHEREAS the Board of Education seeks to re-employ administrators;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED under the provisions of ORC 3319.02, Brian L.
Brookhart, Dr. Kathy O. Mrsnik, and Paul R. Powers are hereby re-employed in their
current positions for a period of three (3) years beginning August 1, 2013 and ending July 31,
2016, under the same terms of and extending the administrator’s current contract.

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-152
Increase Contract Days of Athletic Dept. Secretary’s Position
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education increases the contract days for the athletic department
secretary’s position from 195 to 260 work days per year effective July 1, 2012.

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-153
Employ Part-Time Support Staff
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approves the employment of the following in a Board
approved part-time position as indicated on an as needed as assigned basis contingent upon
full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Aurora Board of Education
employment eligibility criteria.

William Siebenthal Effective: June 7 thru August 17, 2012
Part-time Mechanic on an as needed basis
Amount: Part-time Mechanic, Step 3
Fund: General
Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-154
Award Supplemental Contracts (District Personnel)
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education awards supplemental and extended time contracts to district
personnel contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Aurora
Board of Education employment eligibility criteria, and paid from General Fund unless
otherwise noted.

School Year 2011-12
Jeanne Loferski LES Intramurals Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Funds: General/Bowling Activity Accts

Angi Frankmann HMS Intramurals Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Funds: General/Bowling & Skiing Activity Accts

Summer School Teachers 2012 Amount: 0.001 of BA+20, Step 0 per hour
Amber Dorner Elementary Academy – Reading
Kristine Vidziunas Elementary Academy – Reading
Stephanie Haney-Tutkovics Elementary Academy
Emily Winograd Elementary Academy

Special Ed. Extended School Year Amount: 0.001 of BA+20, Step 0 per hour
Summer 2012
Betsy Hamilton
Jennifer Jenkins
Jennifer Thirion

School Year 2012-13:
Jay Price Football Assistant Coach Amount: increase to 13%
Erika Schultz Volleyball Assistant Coach Amount: 8%
Mike Brancazio Volleyball Assistant Coach Amount: 6%

Angi Frankmann HMS Intramurals Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Funds: General/Bowling & Skiing Activity Accts

Paul Frankmann Washington DC Trip Coordinator Amount: 2%

Tami Mazzella Response to Intervention District Amount: $4,000
Coordinator Funds: Title I/General

Gretchen Jessel PreK-12 Physical Ed Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Resaca Whipkey PreK-12 Special Ed Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Karen Myers HMS English/Reading Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Lauren McMahon HMS Mathematics Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Angi Frankmann HMS Science Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Laurie Schofield-Carter HMS Social Studies Dept. Chair Amount: 5%

Dan Clapper LES Third Grade Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Maria Goodman LES Third Grade Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Rhonda Chartier LES Fourth Grade Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Maureen Landenberger LES Fourth Grade Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Janet Panchik-Kempe LES Fifth Grade Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Jackie Skeels LES Fifth Grade Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Jennifer Kinkoph LES Other 3-5 Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Lois Schroeder-Girbino LES Other 3-5 Co-chair Amount: 1/2 of 5%

Debra Cronin Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 81% of 3%
Diane Frankel Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%
Emily Hilker Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%
Carolyn Hopkins Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%
Nancy Shepard Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%

Katherine Lauson-Iriarte LES Choral Amount: 1%
Ed Nabring LES Orchestra Amount: 1%
Josué Pérez LES Band Amount: 1%
L. Schroeder-Girbino LES Art Club Advisor Amount: 2%
DeeAnn Pochedly LES Eco Kids Club Advisor Amount: 2%
Stacey Slackford LES Jump Rope Club Advisor Amount: 2%
Shannon Gagel LES Robotics Club Advisor Amount: 2%
L. Schroeder-Girbino Elem Newspaper Advisor Amount: 4%
Jennifer Kinkoph Elem Student Council Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Mary Radtke Elem Student Council Co-adviser Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Ed Nabring Orchestra Overnight Supv. Amt: Overnight Supv Rate

Leighton Supplemental Intramurals: Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Funds: General and Bowling Activity Accts.

Dan Clapper Carolyn Hopkins Dana Sabatino
Cynthia Curry Josh Kiser Colleen Samelko
Mike DeMay Maureen Landenberger Tim Weber
Lori Flynn Ted Linden Paula Will
Stacey Gareau Gina Mucci Emily Winograd
Carol Heiskell Nancy Petru
Emily Hilker Mary Radtke

Melissa Lindley AHS English Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Josh Rakow AHS Math Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
John LoGalbo AHS Science Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Michelle Dirda AHS Social Studies Dept. Chair Amount: 5%
Gayle Lewis AHS Chair – Other Amount: 5%
Ken Mitroff AHS Chair – Other Amount: 5%

Robert Bell Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%
Megan Halko Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%
Betsy Hamilton Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%
Tracie Kacir Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%
MaryBeth Manfroni Special Education – IEP Writing Amount: 3%

Pam King Flag Corp Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 6%
Karen Myers Pom Pom Co-Advisor Amount: 6%

Lindsay Draime AHS Band Director Amount: 15%
Ed Nabring Band Assistant Director Amount: 10%
Ed Nabring Band Concert Assistant Amount: 2%
Lindsay Draime Drum Line Club Advisor (indoor) Amount: 2%
Lindsay Draime Pep Band Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate

Lindsay Draime Overnight Supv. – Band Camp Amount: Overnight Supv Rate
Pamela King Overnight Supv. – Band Camp Amount: Overnight Supv Rate
Heidi McKenzie Overnight Supv. – Band Camp Amount: Overnight Supv Rate
Karen Myers Overnight Supv. – Band Camp Amount: Overnight Supv Rate
Ed Nabring Overnight Supv. – Band Camp Amount: Overnight Supv Rate

Sarah Dixon AHS Choral Amount: 7%
Jason Burdett AHS Orchestra Amount: 5%
Jason Burdett AHS Rock Orchestra Advisor Amount: 1% (Pilot)
Sean Berrodin Art Exhibit Coordinator Amount: 5%
Rob Albrecht AHS Play Director Amount: 8%
Ed Nabring AHS Play Assistant Director Amount: 3%

Rob Albrecht AHS Musical Director Amount: 10%
Ed Nabring AHS Musical Assistant Director Amount: 6%

Kasie Burroughs AHS Freshman Class Advisor Amount: 2%
Heidi McKenzie AHS Sophomore Class Advisor Amount: 2%
Michelle Dirda AHS Junior Class Advisor Amount: 4%
Gayle Lewis AHS Senior Class Advisor Amount: 4%

John Calcei AHS Mentorship Advisor Amount: 4%
Kathleen Wiemken AHS Yearbook Advisor Amount: 8%

Michelle Dirda AHS Student Council Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 5%
Kathleen Wiemken AHS Student Council Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 5%

Melissa Lindley AHS Newspaper Advisor Amount: 4%
Adrianne Walker AHS Quiz Bowl Advisor Amount: 3%

MaryBeth Manfroni AHS Best Buddies Club Advisor Amount: 2%
Rob Albrecht AHS Drama Club Advisor Amount: 2%
Pam King AHS Environmental Sci Club Adv Amount: 2%
Barb Cook AHS International Club Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 2%
Amy Phillips AHS International Club Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 2%
Kasie Burroughs AHS Freshmen Mentor Prog Adv Amount: 2%
Jeness Duffy AHS Key Club Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 2%
Amy Phillips AHS Key Club Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 2%
Melissa Lindley AHS Leadership Project Advisor Amount: 2%
Mary Pat Pavicic AHS National Honor Soc. Advisor Amount: 3%
Jeness Duffy AHS Philosophy Club Advisor Amount: 2%
Laura Bell AHS S.A.D.D. Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 2%
Stephanie Duncan AHS S.A.D.D. Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 2%
April Nenadal AHS Science Olympiad Advisor Amount: 2%
Lauren McMahon AHS Ski Club Advisor Amt: 2% Fund: Activity Acct.
Jenna Schadle AHS Stock Market Club Advisor Amount: 2%
Nancy Smith AHS Support Club Advisor Amount: 1% (Pilot)

Mary Pat Pavicic After School Study Ctr Supv. Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Jenna Schadle After School Study Ctr Supv. Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Crystal Waysack After School Study Ctr Supv. Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Tim Baczkowski Saturday School Supv Amt: Sat Sch Supv Rate
Jason Bibza Saturday School Supv Amt: Sat Sch Supv Rate
Mariann Munn Saturday School Supv Amt: Sat Sch Supv Rate

Aurora High School Supplemental Intramurals: Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate
Rose Brown Conni Hilston
Micky Colangelo Tracie Kacir
Jeness Duffy Brian Pichola
T. Patrick Fenner Greg Pinzone
Betsy Hamilton Jen Simmerman

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried
12-155
Award Supplemental/Pupil Activity Contracts (Non-District Personnel)
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education awards supplemental/pupil activity contracts to non-district
personnel as follows, contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and
Aurora Board of Education employment eligibility criteria, and paid from the General Fund unless
otherwise indicated:

Summer School Teachers 2012 Amount: 0.001 of BA+20, Step 0 per hour
Richard Shoaff AHS Physical Education (for credit)
Steven Young AHS Physical Education (for credit)

School Year 2012-13

William Etling Band Percussion Instructor Amt: Hrly Intramural Rate

Sarah Kocon Flag Corp Co-advisor Amount: 1/2 of 6%

John Kudley Ticket Manager Amount: 5%

Adam Hoover Football Assistant Coach Amount: 8%

Robert Cline Volleyball Head Coach Amount: 11%
Katie Monroe Volleyball Assistant Coach Amount: 6%
Brian Highfield Volleyball Amount: Volunteer

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-156
Employ Support Staff Substitutes for the 2011-12 School Year
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approves the employment of the following in Board approved
support staff substitute positions (bus driver, custodian/maintenance, secretary,
paraprofessional, cafeteria/courier, media clerk, health/instructional assistant) for the 2011-12
school year effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, on an as needed as assigned basis
contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Aurora Board of
Education employment eligibility criteria.

Mihok, Jessica H. Effective: June 1, 2012

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried
12-157
Employ Student/Summer Help for 2011-12
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education employs the following as indicated and contingent upon full
and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Aurora Board of Education employment
eligibility criteria:

Jillian W. Sudsina Effective: July 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2013
Student/Summer Help on an as needed basis
Amount: Student/Summer Help, Step 0
Funds: Fund 19/General

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried
12-158
Employ Support Staff Substitutes for the 2012-13 School Year
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approves the employment of the following in Board approved
support staff substitute positions (bus driver, custodian/maintenance, secretary,
paraprofessional, cafeteria/courier, media clerk, health/instructional assistant) for the 2012-13
school year effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, on an as needed as assigned basis
contingent upon full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Aurora Board of
Education employment eligibility criteria.

Achberger, Thomas Gullatta, Carrie Malloy, Jayne Safko, Tammy
Alexander, Cindy Habbyshaw, Stephen McGilbra, Carol Schmader, Sara
Andrews, James Hall, Sharon Mihok, Jessica Sharrotta, Joyce
Angelo, Hollie Haney, Charles Millar, Susan Shaw, Paula
Bennett, Linda Hesmondhalgh, Jo Miller, Diane Shuss, Gail
Bics, Linda Higgins, Jerry Miller, Laura Slife, Janice
Billger, Kelly Higgins, Theresa Mohr, Rebecca Smith, Kelly
Braun, Lisa Hinderschied, Merry Mudrey, Lois Snyder, James
Budny, Robert Ineman, Carol Mudrey, Monica Sogor, Diane
Burns, Diane James, Jennifer Opet, Deanne Stefano, Sara
Catalani, Joseph Jasany, Edward Palcisko, Michelle Stephens, Lori
Cook, Sherry Jina, Ranjan Palma, Aurora Stossel, Kevin
Crissman, Tammie Johnson, Anna Perez, Deborah Tatro, Mary
Davidoff, Elizabeth Jurkiewicz, Mary Pigza, Judy Troyer, Verda
Domos, Pamela Keckan, David Pleveich, Michelle Ule, Kimberly
Eiland-Johnson, Lisa Kent, Debra Pritt, Theresa Vandivier, Lisa
Elliott, Kenneth Kocianic, Kimberly Prusha, Laura Verel, Nancy
Flagg, Brenda Kohn, Robert Rataj, Kathy Ward, Charlotte
Flowers, Jamie Lambert, Elizabeth Rataj, Shaun Watson, Heather
Foutty, Devon Landals, William Repcik, Jon Workman, Judy
French, Tammy Lewandowski, Jason Richards, Brenda Yoe, Leanne
Gallagher, Lynn Lombardo, Mary Richards, Cynthia Yung, Connie
Graham, Gary Lowe, Edward (Jr.) Rund, Cheryl Zepp, Alan
Grubbs, Lynn Lucas, Priscilla Safko, Edward

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried
12-159
Employ Long-Term Substitute Teachers
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education employs the following as long-term substitutes for the 2012-
13 school year contingent upon proper licensure and full and complete compliance with all
State of Ohio and Aurora Board of Education employment eligibility criteria. The Board
chooses to exercise its discretion and establish the daily rate of remuneration in these specific
situations at the BA, Step 0 level.

Carol McGilbra Effective: August 20 thru November 9, 2012
LES Elementary School

Julia Smerkar Effective: August 20, 2012 thru January 17, 2013
CES Elementary School

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-160
Award Teacher One-Year Limited Contract
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education awards a one-year limited teaching contract to the following
for the 2012-13 school year at the rate indicated paid from the General Fund and contingent
upon proper certification and full and complete compliance with all State of Ohio and Aurora
Board of Education employment eligibility criteria:

Stacie L. Levey FTE: 50% Salary: MA, Step 10
District ELL (ESL) Teacher

Moved by: Mrs. Grohe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis, Mrs.
Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch
No: None: motion carried

12-161
Approve Changes to Policy JEB, Entrance Age (Mandatory Kindergarten)
File: JEB ENTRANCE AGE (Mandatory Kindergarten)

It shall be the policy of the Board that each child who will be five years of age on or before September
30 shall be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Each child who will be six years of age on or before
September 30 and who has successfully completed kindergarten shall be eligible to enroll in the first
grade.

The District policy requiring successful completion of kindergarten may be waived upon parental
request to the pupil personnel services committee.

When a request for early entrance to kindergarten is received the building principal will interview the
parents and child and arrange for the testing. The students must meet the following requirements for
early admittance:

1. the child's fifth birthday must fall between October 1 and December 31 of the year requested
for early entrance;

A. the child's mental age should be between 14 and 16 months above his/her
chronological age (October, 14 months; November, 15 months; December, 16
months) as determined by standardized tests;
B. the child's total I.Q. should be at least 130 on a deviation scale as determined by
standardized testing;
4. the child must perform, on all parts of all tests, at the same level that an average 5 1/2 year
old would;
5. the child should possess and demonstrate social and emotional characteristics that will
permit conformity with the pattern of behavior commonly expected of children in
kindergarten and
6. admission of the child is recommended by both the school psychologist and building
principal.

The district policy requiring successful completion of kindergarten may, upon parental request
to the pupil personnel service committee, be waived provided the child demonstrates to the
satisfaction of the committee the social, emotional and cognitive skills necessary for the first
grade, and that the child is at least six by the district admittance date. This committee shall be
comprised as set forth in the Ohio Revised Code.

[Adoption date: August 26, 1985]
[Revision date: February 28, 1994]
[Revision date: June 25, 2001]
[Revision date:
LEGAL REFS.: ORC 3319.22(G) , OAC 3301-35-03(F)(1), 3321.01

Moved by: Mrs. Kuch Seconded by: Mr. Kohanski
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Grohe, Mrs.
Mehallis, Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Sloe
No: None: motion carried

12-162
Approve Changes to Policy JEBA, Entrance Age
File: JEBA EARLY ENTRANCE TO KINDERGARTEN

State Law establishes minimum age requirements for admission to kindergarten and sets
forth requirements for a standardized testing program to evaluate those students deemed ready
by parents for early admission.

Children who will not yet be the proper age for entrance to kindergarten or first grade by the
first of January of the school year, for which admission is requested are also evaluated for
possible early admittance if referred by an educator within the District or a preschool
educator, a pediatrician or a psychologist who knows the child. The building principal may
also request evaluation at his/her discretion.

Children who will be the proper age for entrance to kindergarten or first grade by the
first day of January of the school year for which admission is requested are evaluated
upon the request of the child’s parent or legal guardian.

When a request for early entrance to kindergarten is received the building principal will
interview the parents and child and arrange for the testing. The students must meet the
following requirements for early admittance:

1. the child's fifth birthday must fall between October 1 and December 31 of the year
requested for early entrance;

2. the child's mental age should be between 14 and 16 months above his/her
chronological age (October, 14 months; November, 15 months; December, 16
months) as determined by standardized tests;

3. the child's total I.Q. should be at least 130 on a deviation scale as determined by
standardized testing;
4. the child must perform, on all parts of all tests, at the same level that an average 5
1/2 year old would;

5. the child should possess and demonstrate social and emotional characteristics that
will permit conformity with the pattern of behavior commonly expected of children
in kindergarten and

6.admission of the child is recommended by both the school psychologist and building
principal.

Referrals for students to be evaluated and assessed should be made to the building principal.
Students referred and having parental permission are tested using a variety of assessments.
The assessments are review by an acceleration evaluation committee to determine the most
appropriate and available learning environment for the students.

The committee issues a written recommendation to the building principal and the students’
parents. Parents have the right to appeal the committee’s recommendation to the
Superintendent/designee.

The committee develops a written acceleration plan for any student who is admitted early to
kindergarten. The parents of the student are provided with a copy of the written plan.

Adoption date: June 25, 2007
Revised:

LEGAL REFS: ORC 3321.04
3324.01 et esq.
OAC 3301-51-15

CROSS REFS: IGBB, Programs for gifted and Talented Students
IKEB, Acceleration
JEB, Entrance Age (Mandatory Kindergarten)

Moved by: Mrs. Kuch Seconded by: Mr. Kohanski
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Sloe, Mrs.
Grohe, Mrs. Mehallis
No: None: motion carried

12-163
Approve Out-of-State and/or Overnight Field Trips
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approve the out-of-state, and/or overnight field trips listed
below:

Destination: Great Wolf Lodge

Date(s): June 25, 2012 thru June 28, 2012

Participating Students: Varsity and JV Cheerleaders

Chaperones Connie Wells and Becky Nedelka

Lodging: UCA Summer Camp

Transportation: Parents

Cost: Funds were already raised
Moved by: Mr. Sloe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Kohanski, Mr. Sloe, Mrs.
Grohe, Mrs. Mehallis
No: None: motion carried

12-164
Approve Out-of-State and/or Overnight Field Trips
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approve the out-of-state, and/or overnight field trips listed
below:

Destination: McCuthenville Ohio

Date(s): July 29, 2012 thru August 3, 2012

Participating Students: Cross Country Students

Chaperones Laura Bell-Peters & Jessica Treblas

Lodging: Camp of Champs

Transportation: ASCD Buses

Cost: $130.00

Moved by: Mr. Sloe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Kohanski, Mr. Sloe, Mrs.
Grohe, Mrs. Mehallis
No: None: motion carried

12-165
Approve Revised Aurora High School Handbook 2012-13
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approve the revisions to the Aurora High School Handbook as
attached:

Moved by: Mrs. Mehallis Seconded by: Mr. Kohanski
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mr. Sloe, Mr. Kohanski, Mrs. Kuch, Mrs.
Mehallis, Mrs. Grohe
No: None: motion carried

12-166
Establish Student Fees
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education adopt student fees for the 2012-13 school year as follows:

AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
Supply Fee for all high school students $10.00
Course Fee
Accounting I & II $25.00
All Sciences $15.00
AP Art $50.00
AP Psychology $29.00
AP US government & AP US History $20.00
Art I $22.00
Art II, III & Painting $40.00
Art IV $50.00
Business Foundation $20.00
Business Management $15.00
Computer Art I & II $15.00
French & Spanish I & II $12.00
French, & Spanish IV AP & IB $25.00
Marketing $15.00
PE $13.00
Zero PE $13.00
Pottery & Sculpture I $30.00
Pottery & Sculpture II $25.00
Practical Music Theory $15.00

*Student Parking Pass $15.00
** The Aurora School Board of Education will pay 1/3 of the cost of the AP and IB tests
*** Harmon Sports participation fee:
7th & 8th grade $50.00 (fee covers all sports that student participates in)
****High School Sports/Marching Band participation fee:
$100.00 (fee covers all sports/marching band that student participates in)

PRE-SCHOOL
(TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEER STUDENTS) $1300/YR
ALL-DAY KINDERGARTEN $2300/YR
PRE-SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN $25.00
GRADES 1 - 8 $35.00

Fees can be paid on line through the website or by credit card on the phone or in person at the
Board Office

Moved by: Mrs. Mehallis Seconded by: Mr. Sloe
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Grohe, Mr. Sloe, Mrs. Kuch, Mr.
Kohanski, Mrs. Mehallis,
No: None: motion carried

12-167
Approve Out-of-State and/or Overnight Field Trips
RESOLVED THAT
the Aurora Board of Education approve the out-of-state, and/or overnight field trips listed
below:

Destination: Washington, D.C.
Date(s): October 24-268 2012
Participating Students: All eighth graders
Participating Certified Staff: Teachers, nurses, support staff, Paul Goodwin and Mark
Abramovich
Lodging National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD.
Transportation: Precious Cargo (tour buses)
Cost $300.00

______________________________________________________

Destination: NASA Challenge Learning Center, Wheeling, WV.
Date(s): May 23, 24 2013
Participating Students: All eighth graders
Participating Certified Staff: Teachers, nurses, support staff and Administrator
Lodging N/A
Transportation: Tour buses (Precious Cargo)
Cost approximately $50

Moved by: Mr. Sloe Seconded by: Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Kohanski, Mr. Sloe, Mrs.
Grohe, Mrs. Mehallis
No: None: motion carried

Discussion Items
Mr. Ciccantelli discussed proposed textbook adoptions in AP Human Geography, AP
Language and Composition, and Theory of Knowledge with the Board.

Public Forum
Mr. Bennett reviewed the District’s internet safety policies and regulations. Mr. Bennett
discussed the acceptable use of technology agreement for both students and staff along with
the SPARCC acceptable use policy.

Board Items
Mr. Kohanski stated that there will be a Special Board Meeting on July 11, 2012 at 6:30 PM.

Mr. Bennett presented the Board with the certificate that was received for the Aurora City
School District being named as the Fourth Best Workplace in Northeast Ohio.

Mr. Kohanski requested that a follow up meeting regarding the spring community forum on
student safety and security be setup sometime this fall.

Meeting Open to Public
Rhonda Horan addressed the Board regarding the varsity baseball coaching position and
stated that she has nothing against Mr. Snider but does not believe that parents should be able
to coach their own children.

12-168
Executive Session
The Board went into executive session at 8:20 PM to consider the employment of a public
employee or official.

Moved by: Mrs. Mehallis Seconded by: Mr. Sloe
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Kohanski, Mr. Sloe, Mrs.
Grohe, Mrs. Mehallis
No: None: motion carried

The Board came out of executive session at 9:00 PM.

12-169
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Moved by Mr. Sloe Seconded by Mrs. Mehallis
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Mrs. Grohe, Mrs. Kuch, Mr. Sloe, Mrs.
Mehallis, Mr. Kohanski
No: None: motion carried

________________________ ____________________________
Gerald P. Kohanski, President William Volosin, Treasurer