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STRONGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 16, 2014

REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Strongsville Board of Education and any other items germane to the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Administration Building, Room 104, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio, by President, Carl W. Naso.

All members of the Board and media were notified of this meeting in compliance with Section 121.22 O.R.C., effective November 28, 1975. The following Board Members answered Roll Call: Mr. Evans, Mrs. Ludwig, Mr. Micko, and Mr. Naso. Mr. Grozan was not in attendance.

Others present were: Mr. John Krupinski, Superintendent, Ms. Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer; Mr. Cameron Ryba, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Staff Development; Mr. Mark Donnelly, Director of Business Services and Technology and Ms. Erin Green, Director of Curriculum and Talent Development.

This meeting was videotaped and is part of the official minutes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISTRICT GOALS All agenda items and Board decisions are to enhance the District’s two goals, student achievement and financial prudence. RECOGNITIONS

A. U. S. FIGURE SKATING SOLO DANCE NATIONAL CHAMPION Presenter: Mr. John J. Krupinski, Superintendent

▫ Eva Pate, Strongsville High School – 9th Grade, National Champion

B. U. S. KIDS GOLF – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PLACER Presenter: Mr. Adam Marino, Principal, Kinsner Elementary School

▫ Nicholas Piesen, Kinsner Elementary School – 4th Grade, 3rd Place among American Competitors in Age Division

PRESENTATION – AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC Lieutenant Colonel David Krempasky gave a presentation on the Junior ROTC program. Mr. Evans will stay in contact with Mr. Smithberger to discuss how the program may fit and what needs to be done to progress. He will keep the Board informed on the progression. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Parent/Teacher conferences were very well attended. Conferences will be held again in the spring. First quarter report cards will go home on October 24th. Congratulations to Officer Don Poney who was named the 2014 DARE Officer of the Year.


PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14-10-05 Moved by Mrs. Ludwig to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting and September 18, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting. All district video and audio recordings will be a permanent part of the minutes, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

All Board approved minutes are available at http://schools.strongnet.org/strongsville/minutes.html.

Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 4-0 TREASURER’S REPORT Ms. Herrmann shared a power point presentation regarding unpaid school fees from prior years. She explained the District’s authority to charge student fees and cited Ohio Revised Code 3313.642 and Strongsville Board Policy 6152. Ms. Herrmann reviewed the Five-Year Forecast prior to the Financial Report. *A. Financial Report for Month Ending September 30, 2014

Resolution 14-10-06 (Exhibit A) *B. Amended Permanent Appropriations There was a change to the Amended Permanent Appropriations, fund 022, increasing it by $30,000. The reason for the increase is that the District is hosting both soccer and baseball tournaments.

Resolution 14-10-07 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Amended Permanent Appropriations be approved.

(Exhibit B) *C. Five-Year Forecast

Resolution 14-10-08 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the Five-Year Forecast be approved. (Exhibit C)

http://schools.strongnet.org/strongsville/minutes.html


TREASURER’S REPORT (continued) *D. Grant Approvals

Resolution 14-10-9 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the following grants be revised and/or approved:

School/Program Fund Amount

Drake Elementary FAST Grant 019-9909 $ 1,600.00 Albion Middle School OMLA Grant 019-9913 $ 500.00 Title III-LEP 551-9015 $34,720.18 Title III-Immigrant 551-9115 $ 2,320.93

*E. Approval of New Funds

Resolution 14-10-10 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that new funds be approved as listed:

Fund/SCC Description

300-9775 Rough Riders – Albion 300-9875 Extreme Team – Center 300-9880 Magic Team – Center 300-9881 Rulers Team – Center 300-9865 Star Team – Center 300-9967 Lantern – High School 300-9996 Cheerleading-Winter – High School

*F. Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budgets for FY15

Resolution 14-10-11 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the following Student Activity Program Purpose, Goals and Proposed Budgets for FY15 be approved:

School/Program Fund Amount

High School Lantern 300-9967 $10,269.00

Albion Middle School Rough Riders 300-9775 $ 3,700.00

Center Middle School Extreme Team 300-9875 $13,150.00 Magic Team 300-9880 $ 4,600.00 Rulers Team 300-9881 $ 4,100.00 Star Team 300-9865 $ 4,010.00


TREASURER’S REPORT (continued) *G. Transfer of Funds

Resolution 14-10-12 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that the following transfers be approved and fund 020-9900 and the 200 funds listed below be closed:

From To

020-9900 Information Services ($47,581.71) 001-5100 General Fund $47,581.71 200-9967 HS Lantern ($ 269.42) 300-9967 HS Lantern $ 269.42 200-9775 AMS Rough Riders ($609.44) 300-9775 AMS Rough Riders $609.44 200-9875 CMS Extreme Team ($245.56) 300-9875 CMS Extreme Team $245.56 200-9880 CMS Magic Team ($1,434.13) 300-9880 CMS Magic Team $1,434.13 200-9881 CMS Rulers ($6.20) 300-9881 CMS Rulers $6.20 *H. Invoice Order Approvals

Resolution 14-10-13 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Treasurer that in accordance with the O.R.C. for after-the-fact invoices, the Board approves the following invoices for payment, and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Fiscal Certificate:

Vendor Purchase Order Date Amount Purchased NWOCA 2151200 09/25/14 $52,300 09/09/14

Internet Access Service Fee Tri-S Controls 2151199 09/25/14 $ 5,000 08/11/14 Annual Maintenance Agreement SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. TIMELY INFORMATION Superintendent Krupinski shared information he learned from a conference call with Governor Kasich; Deputy Health Director, Mr. Hodges; and State Superintendent, Mr. Ross regarding Ebola. An informational flyer from the Ohio Department of Health will be posted on the District’s website. Information can also be found on the ODH website at ODH.gov or by calling 866-800-1404.


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) A. TIMELY INFORMATION (continued) Mr. Donnelly spoke on the proactive procedures the school district will complete to help prevent, not only Ebola, but flu and other viruses. Strongsville Schools has crisis plans/procedures in place for emergency situations. B. BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY

1. Resolution to Accept the Construction Document Phase for the High School Renovation 14-10-14 Moved by Mr. Evans that the Strongsville Board of Education approves the High School Construction Document Phase documents, seconded by Mrs. Ludwig and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 4-0 (Exhibit D) 2. Karvo Paving Authorization to Approve Change Orders

14-10-15 Moved by Mrs. Ludwig that the Strongsville Board of Education approves the $135,835.75 Change Order submitted by Karvo Paving for all necessary work to complete repairs to the parking lot and catch basins in the Transportation parking area, as described in the attached exhibit. Funding to be from the Bond Issue Fund (004), seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 4-0

(Exhibit H)

Mr. Donnelly gave an update on the Rademaker/Miller Road project. *3. Gifts

Resolution 14-10-16 The associates of Consultative Insurance Group donated miscellaneous school supplies to Drake Elementary School. Strongsville High School received a donation in the amount of $2,774.67 from Target’s “Take Charge of Education” program. Drake Elementary School received a donation in the amount of $100.00 from the Carey Family to be used at the principal’s discretion.

C. CURRICULUM & TALENT DEVELOPMENT No agenda items.


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) D. PUPIL SERVICES

*1. Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County

Resolution 14-10-17

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enters into an agreement with the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County for educational purposes for the 2014-2015 school year, as shown in the Exhibit.

(Exhibit E)

*2. Solutions Behavioral Consulting

Resolution 14-10-18

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enters into an agreement with Solutions Behavioral Consulting for the 2014-2015 school year to provide consultation to staff and students in the area of behavioral intervention services. Services to be paid from Part B IDEIA Grant.

(Exhibit F)

*3. Geauga County Educational Service Center

Resolution 14-10-19

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education enters into an agreement with the Geauga County Educational Service Center for educational purposes for the 2014-2015 school year, as shown in the Exhibit.

(Exhibit G)

E. HUMAN RESOURCES *1. Resignation – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-10-20 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated resignation be accepted effective October 1, 2014: Susan M. Musil, Bus Driver assigned to Transportation


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *2. Retirements – Certificated

Resolution 14-10-21 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated retirements be accepted effective June 30, 2015:

Lucille B. Jordan Teacher, German/Social Studies, SHS Denise Noll Intervention Specialist, SHS Amy Roalofs Intervention Specialist, Kinsner Elementary Lori Wallace Teacher, Grade 2, Kinsner Elementary Bonnie Zmich Teacher, Grade 1, Kinsner Elementary

*3. Appointments – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-10-22 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired: Christine Cuppage, Educational Aide, 5 hours per day, 188 days per year, salary to be Step A $13.72 per hour. Effective September 9, 2014. Replacement for Barbara Fratus.

Susan Majoros, Custodian, 5.5 hours per day, 260 days per year, salary to be Step A $18.06 per hour. Effective October 6, 2014. Replacement for Daniel Wilson. Appointments – Certificated Substitutes Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated personnel be hired for the 2014-2015 school year. Be it further resolved that these limited contracts be non-renewed for the 2015-2016 school year and that, to comply with Ohio Revised Code, Section 3319.11, the required written notification of the intention to non-renew be included in the limited contract. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: $85.00 daily rate; $90.00 (7-19 days); $112.00 (20-59 days) consecutive assignment. Effective August 18, 2014.

Marsha Gleine Elementary 1-8 Michael Hall Physical Education/Health K-12 Christina Macejko Integrated Language Arts 7-12 Garrett Marcum Integrated Social Studies 7-12 Gregory Powell Integrated Social Studies 7-12 Olga Zhakunets Early Childhood Education P-3

Be it further resolved that the Strongsville City School District in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, Section 3319.22, hereby offers to employ Heather Sheers as a Substitute Speech Language Pathologist, at the daily rate of $208.48, provided that Heather Sheers secures the necessary certificate/license required by the Ohio Department of Education in order to serve as a Substitute Speech Language Pathologist. Said individual’s employment by the Board of Education is expressly contingent upon the individual securing said certificate/license. Failure to secure the necessary certificate/license in a timely manner shall cause


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *3. Appointments – Certificated Substitutes (continued) the automatic withdrawal of the offer of employment without further action of the Board of Education, and shall constitute the individual’s voluntary relinquishment of a contract with the Board of Education pursuant to Ohio Revised Code, Section 3319.22. If the individual is eligible for the necessary certificate/license, properly applied for it from the Ohio Department of Education, and is simply awaiting receipt of the actual certificate from the Ohio Department of Education, the offer of employment will not be automatically withdrawn if said certificate/license is not received by the Board of Education. Effective October 1, 2014.

Appointments – Non-Certificated Substitutes

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated personnel be hired for the 2014-2015 school year. Salary per the substitute salary schedule as follows: Bus Driver $13.80-$14.30; Cafeteria $7.95; Clerical $7.95; Custodian $9.63; Maintenance $15.00; Monitor $7.95; Mechanic $10.17; Special Education Aide/Attendant $10.98; Field Trip Rate $14.22.

Timothy Angbrandt Custodian Effective September 9, 2014 Michael Cummins Custodian Effective September 15, 2014 Elizabeth Dickson Bus Aide, Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor, Special Education Aide/Attendant Effective September 15, 2014 Ileen Gall Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor, Special

Education Aide/Attendant Effective September 10, 2014

Katie Lawrence Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor, Special

Education Aide/Attendant Effective September 10, 2014 Christina Macejko Special Education Aide/Attendant Effective September 10, 2014 Deborah Mendek Bus Driver Effective September 2, 2014 James Pinion, Jr. Custodian Effective September 3, 2014 Vicky Surman Cafeteria Hourly, Monitor, Special

Education Aide/Attendant Effective September 15, 2014

Appointment – Certificated Supplemental Contract – Additional Time Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following supplemental contract for additional time be approved. Salary to be prorated.

Cheryl Bizub Transition Coordinator 3.5% of the base


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued)

*3. Appointments – Certificated Supplemental Contracts – Extended Time Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following supplemental contracts for extended time be approved for the 2014-2015 school year. Days worked August 2014 to be paid by timesheet. Days worked June 2015 to be prorated per the Memo of Understanding between the Strongsville Education Association and the Board of Education.

Cheryl Bizub Transition Coordinator 2 / 2 (4 Days)

Anne Marie Carey Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Kristina Dodus Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Janice Dunn Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Diane Heidt Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Margaret Kmetz Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Wendy Kullgren Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Dell-Ann Lewis Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Jamie Paullin Speech Language Therapist 3 / 3 (6 Days) Appointments – Non-Certificated Supplemental Contracts – Paid Upon Completion

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employees be hired for the 2014-2015 school year based upon receipt of clear FBI/BCI background check, NFHS, Concussion Certificate, CPR, and Pupil Activity Permit. This contract has been offered to those employees of the District who have a certificate of a type described in Section 3319.08 of the Revised Code and no such employee qualified to fill this position has accepted it. Be it further resolved that this limited contract be non-renewed for the 2015-2016 school year and that, to comply with Ohio Revised Code, Section 3319.11, the required written notification of the intention to non-renew be included in the limited contract. Salary to be paid upon completion.

Demond Collins .33 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, SHS

Rickard Marcu .33 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, SHS Mark Weidus .33 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, SHS

*4. Changes in Status – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-10-23 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated changes in status be approved: Chanda Gladish, from Cafeteria Hourly, 3 hours per day, 188 days per year to Special Education Aide/Attendant, 6.5 hours per day, 188 days per year, salary to be Step A $13.72 per hour. Effective September 23, 2014. This is a new position due to changes in enrollment. Donna Perrine, from Custodian, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year to Head Custodian, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year, hourly rate to be Step B $19.88 per hour. Effective September 30, 2014. Replacement for Timothy Gainous.


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *4. Change in Status – Recall from Reduction-in-Force – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employee be recalled from Reduction-in-Force status: Daniel Wilson, Custodian, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year, full recall. No change to hourly rate. Effective October 1, 2014. Replacement for Donna Perrine. *5. Salary Upgrade – Leadership

Resolution 14-10-24

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the salary incentive of the following leadership employee be upgraded effective August 1, 2014 due to submission of grades:

Sally Wierzbicki From MA 60 to Ph.D.

Salary Upgrades – Certificated

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the salary of the following certificated employees be upgraded effective August 1, 2014 due to submission of grades:

Kimberly Koch From MA/11 to MA 15/11 John Lipowski From MA/15 to MA 15/15 Laura Marlowe From MA 15/10 to MA 30/10 Amy McMillan From BA/8 to BA 15/8

*6. Back Pay – Certificated Supplemental Contract – Prorated

Resolution 14-10-25 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated employee be compensated for work during the 2013-2014 school year. Salary to be paid in a lump sum.

Christina Potter Four Preparations *7. Continuing Contracts – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-10-26

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated employees be issued a continuing contract:

Jacalyn Anaya Effective September 12, 2014 Catherine Hoerig Effective September 17, 2014 John Primozic Effective September 18, 2014


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *8. Stipends – Leadership Team Responsibility Incentives

Resolution 14-10-27

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that a Leadership Team Responsibility Incentive for the 2014-2015 school year be paid to the following leadership employees. Effective August 1, 2014. Stipends are to be prorated.

Scott Benson $2,500.00 District Communications James Carpenter $5,000.00 Elementary Curriculum Liaison Jennifer Pelko $2,500.00 Secondary Curriculum Liaison David Riley $2,500.00 Pupil Services – Special Project Andy Trujillo $5,000.00 Elementary Curriculum Liaison Brian Tumino $2,500.00 Secondary Curriculum Liaison Vicki Turner $2,500.00 District Communications

Stipends – Summer Professional Development – Non-OTES Rubric Review Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated and leadership staff be paid a stipend of $100.00 for each six hours of time. Paid by sign-in sheet.

Leadership: Bethany Britt Susan Harb

Certificated: Kristina Dodus Dell-Ann Lewis Mary Kay McNamara Theresa Novicky Elissa Ray Patricia Schaefer Eric Schibley Jamean Sowa

*9. Substitute Pay Rate Change – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-10-28 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the rate of pay for the following non-certificated substitute groups be changed effective January 1, 2015, to $8.10, in compliance with the State of Ohio 2015 minimum wage: Cafeteria Hourly Clerical Media Assistant Monitor


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *10. Injury Leave – Non-Certificated

Resolution 14-10-29

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated injury leave be approved:

Timothy Mattson August 20, 2014 (1 day)

*11. Family Medical Leave – Certificated

Resolution 14-10-30 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated family medical leave be approved: Wendy Kullgren September 30, 2014 to October 20, 2014 Family Medical Leaves – Non-Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following non-certificated family medical leaves be approved: Theresa DiSanto September 2, 2014 to September 19, 2014 Maribeth Kramer September 15, 2014 – Intermittent Parental Leave – Certificated Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following certificated parental leave be accepted:

Carla Ganim November 12, 2014 to January 20, 2015

*12. Volunteer – Coach

Resolution 14-10-31 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteer be approved for the 2014-2015 school year based upon receipt of clear FBI/BCI background check, NFHS, Concussion Certificate, CPR, and Pupil Activity Permit to coach students:

Timothy Ruese October 17, 2013 to October 17, 2018


SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (continued) E. HUMAN RESOURCES (continued) *12. Volunteers – Chaperones

Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following volunteers be approved as Kids Hope volunteers or to chaperone students:

Kelly Ganiere September 3, 2014 to September 3, 2019 Cheryl Geer September 30, 2014 to September 30, 2019 Carolyn Hennon September 24, 2014 to September 24, 2019 Steven Jaremko September 17, 2014 to September 17, 2019 Janis Miller October 2, 2014 to October 2, 2019 Virginia Rios October 2, 2014 to October 2, 2019 Thomas Smith September 22, 2014 to September 22, 2019 Carol Williams September 24, 2014 to September 24, 2019

Mr. Krupinski spoke briefly in regards to the stipends for the Leadership Team responsibilities. REPORT ON POLARIS CAREER CENTER – Richard O. Micko October is Ohio Manufacturing month. On October 6th, seventeen Polaris students attended an Ohio Manufacturing month event.

A request to change the official name of Polaris Joint Vocational School District was approved. It will now be known as the Polaris Career Center. REPORT ON LEGISLATION – Richard O. Micko Mr. Micko commented on HB597 and HB629. Election day is November 4th. Be aware that some voting locations have changed. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS

A. City Council – Jane L. Ludwig The Strongsville Fire Department achieved a class 3 ISO protection classification which puts Strongsville in the top 7% nationally. Last week was fire prevention week. Citizens were asked to check their smoke detectors. Contact the fire department with any questions at 440-580-3210.

October 31 at 8:30 a.m. there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Food Bank Building.

B. Strongsville Education Foundation – Carl W. Naso SEF is working to form a relationship with the Cleveland Clinic who has offered to provide a number of health and wellness initiative programs that can be incorporated into the high school program. They are also looking at lower costs for sports physicals.

At the meeting on October 15th, the Go for the Chrome campaign was discussed.

C. Strongsville PTA Council – Jane L. Ludwig The PTA Council thanked the Strongsville Police Department for allowing their meetings to be held in the Safety Town Building.

D. OSBA Student Achievement – Jane L. Ludwig To enhance student achievement, this month OSBA reviewed Project Based Learning Schools and Virtual Field Trips.

E. Wellness Committee – Carl W. Naso No report.


BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance Committee – Duke Evans and Carl W. Naso The Five-Year Forecast was reviewed in detail.

B. Policy Committee – Duke Evans and Richard O. Micko A meeting will be scheduled soon.

C. Facilities Committee – George A. Grozan and Carl W. Naso The committee is reviewing the recommendation from the Facilities Task Force. The committee reviewed data received from Mr. Krupinski and Ms. Herrmann. An additional meeting is scheduled for October 22 to continue working through the recommendation. CONSENT CALENDAR 14-10-32 Moved by Mrs. Ludwig to approve the Consent Calendar with the change to Item 10B, increasing fund 022 by $30,000, and changing Item 11B3, Karvo Paving Change Order from $139,335.75 to $135,835.75, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 4-0 BOARD OF EDUCATION / OTHER No items. MEETING NOTIFICATION

A Regular Board of Education Meeting – Work Session will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Administration Building, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio. A Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Administration Building, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 14-10-33 Moved by Mr. Evans to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, employment, evaluation, and personnel, seconded by Ms. Ludwig and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Micko, yes, Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 4-0 Entered into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. Resumed public session at 10:16 p.m.


ADJOURNMENT 14-10-34 Moved by Mr. Micko to adjourn the Strongsville Board of Education Regular Meeting, seconded by Mr. Evans and approved on a roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Micko, yes; Mr. Evans, yes; Mrs. Ludwig, yes; Mr. Naso, yes. Motion carried 4-0 Meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. ____________________________ Carl W. Naso, President

____________________________ Deborah Herrmann, Treasurer

EXHIBIT B Page 1 of 3

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Strongsville City School District Five Year Forecast Assumptions

October 16, 2014

This forecast contains assumptions based upon information available at the time this forecast was prepared. Revenue:

Taxes & State Rollbacks Current Year 2015

Lines 1.01, 1.02, 1.050 reflect an estimate of real property, public utility real property, 10% and 2.5% rollbacks, and the homestead exemption. The current revenue estimate from the county fiscal office is $54,378,334, while the actual collection in 2014 was $55,238,204. Based upon prior year receipts the district is estimating tax receipts at $55,068,000. The county fiscal office has based their estimate on a collection rate of 97.39% when in the previous two years they estimated collection at 93.35%. Line 1.050 also reflects the tangible personal property tax hold harmless funds from the State of Ohio. The amount expected for the current year is $3,668,141.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

No increase in property tax is estimated. However, a decrease of $3,764,258 in tax revenue is shown in FY 2018 as collection of a 6 mill levy expires at the end of calendar year 2017. The entire amount of the levy, $7,825,516 is deducted from 2019. The renewal of the 6 mill levy is shown in line 11.020.

Unrestricted and Restricted Grants Current Year 2015

The amount anticipated for 2013 in Line 1.035 and 1.040 is based upon the foundation settlement as follows:

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State Basic Aid 9,572,721 Disadvantaged Aid 37,932 Career Tech 27,963

9,638,616

Casino revenue of $305,000 is also included in this line item.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

The amount of funding for future years is determined by the Ohio legislature. It is unknown if the district could receive less money in future years depending upon any changes the Ohio Legislature will make to the school funding formula. Casino revenue is not coming in as high as originally expected, and the addition of racino operations will likely decrease casino revenue.

Other Revenue Current Year 2015

The largest source of other revenues, line 1.060, are payments of lieu of taxes (PILOT) and tax increment financing payments (TIF), $2,020,000. Other significant amounts of other revenue include: tuition for full day kindergarten, summer school, preschool and students placed by the court system in foster homes with Strongsville residents, $459,430.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Most other revenue sources are forecasted to be flat. The only anticipated increase will be in kindergarten tuition as parents pay one-half of the teacher salaries and benefits.

Advances In & Other Resources

Current Year 2015

Line 2.06 reflects the sale of property. The district sold a parcel for $75,000 that was split and sold to provide additional acreage for the new middle school.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Nominal amounts from the sale of property are expected from 2016 to 2019. Expenditures:


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Salaries

Current Year 2015

Line 3.010 reflects the wages of all staff currently under contract. The negotiated agreement with the non-teaching staff expired at the end of the 2014 school year and the district is currently in negotiations with that union. The teaching staff agreement expires at the end of 2015.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

A one percent (1%) cost of living increase is forecast for 2016 to 2019, along with step and column increases. Due to declining student enrollment the district anticipates the following teacher reductions: 2016 3 teachers 2017 8 teachers 2018 5 teachers 2019 9 teachers The reductions can possibly be reduced with the retirement of current staff.

Benefits Current Year 2015

Line 3.020 reflects all benefit payments anticipated for staff currently under contract. Health insurance premiums renew as of January 1, and the district is estimating the premium increase will be 15 percent.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

A 15% increase in health premium is anticipated for 2016 to 2019. Medicare, STRS and SERS payments from 2015 to 2018 are adjusted based upon salary increases. Other benefits, workers’ compensation and unemployment, are expected to increase by 2% each year.

Purchased Services

Current Year 2015

Line 3.030 Purchased Services reflects the expenditures for services provided to the district or its students, by an outside vendor such as: tuition of special education students attending


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other school districts, post-secondary options, open enrollment, community schools, utility services (electric, natural gas, telephone, water, sewer, storm water maintenance, and postage), software for student data, accounting and payroll, and Internet services.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

It is estimated the cost of these services will increase 2% a year for each year from 2015 to 2018.

Supplies & Materials

Current Year 2015

Line 3.040 Supplies and Materials includes supplies for: classrooms, facilities, offices, maintenance and custodians, and transportation.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

A 3% increase in the cost of materials and supplies is forecast each year for 2016 from to 2019.

Capital Outlay Current Year 2015

Line 3.060 Capital Outlay (equipment) is budgeted at $473,704.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

With the ongoing construction and renovation projects beginning some equipment purchases will be deferred as new equipment will be purchased as part of the renovations/additions. $450,000 will be budgeted for equipment in 2016-2019 for the replacement of critical equipment that cannot be purchased with the construction money.

Notes – Principal & Interest

Current Year 2015

Line 4.020 and 4.060 reflect debt obligations of the general fund for HB 264 energy conservation projects and an elementary school renovation. Amounts to be paid are based upon the amortization schedule of debt.


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Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Amounts to be paid are based upon the amortization schedule of debt.

Other Objects Current Year 2015

Line 4.300 reflects expenditures for liability, fleet and property insurances; fees assessed by the county for the collection of current and delinquent taxes, financial auditing fees and district memberships.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017 & 2018 & 2019

It is anticipated that fees will increase 2% a year from 2016 to 2019.

Transfers, Advances & Other Uses Current Year 2014

Line 5.010 reflects the transfer of cash to other district funds that do not have sufficient funds to end the fiscal year in the black, and there is no anticipation that the money will be paid back. The district will has set aside $500,000 for the purpose.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Transfers out is estimated at $500,000 each year.

Encumbrances Current Year 2015

Line 8.010 reflects purchase orders that will be opened in the current fiscal year and cash is set-aside for those purchases to be paid in the next fiscal year. $300,000 is estimated.

Forecast Years – 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019

It is anticipated that encumbrances will be approximately $300,000.

Property Tax – Renewal or Replacement


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Line 11.002 shows in fiscal year 2018 the renewal of a 6 mill operating levy that expires at the end of collection year 2017. A half-year of collection of the renewal is shown in fiscal year 2018 and a full year of collection in fiscal 2019.

Additional Note

A Facilities Utilization Task Force; comprised of parents, staff and administration, met for 6 months last school year to study the utilization of district elementary schools as district enrollment is declining. The Task Force recommended the district close two elementary buildings between 2015 and 2018. That recommendation was sent to the Board Facilities Development Committee which will spend the next 60 days reviewing the Task Force data and recommendations. The Facilities Development Committee will then make a recommendation to the Board of Education regarding the closing of schools. This forecast shows no adjustments in expenditures due to building closures as the Board of Education has not taken any action on any recommendation as of the time this forecast was prepared.


Actual Forecasted Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Average Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2012 2013 2014 Change 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Revenues1.010 General Property Tax (Real Estate) 46,258,221 47,774,863 49,171,264 3.10% 49,000,000 49,000,000 49,000,000 45,235,742 41,174,4841.020 Tangible Personal Property Tax 12,162 68,683 11,018 190.39% 0 0 0 0 01.035 Unrestricted Grants-in-Aid 9,218,656 9,588,052 9,920,306 3.74% 9,877,721 9,877,721 9,877,721 9,877,721 9,877,7211.040 Restricted Grants-in-Aid 48,470 57,269 42,074 -4.19% 65,895 65,895 65,895 65,895 65,8951.045 Restricted Federal Grant 97,632 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 01.050 Property Tax Allocation 11,034,015 9,642,014 9,735,080 -5.83% 9,736,141 9,736,141 9,736,141 9,736,141 9,736,1411.060 All Other Revenues 2,536,967 3,174,317 2,842,884 7.34% 3,057,814 3,055,719 3,065,091 3,074,651 3,084,4021.070 Total Revenues 69,206,123 70,305,198 71,722,626 1.80% 71,737,571 71,735,476 71,744,848 67,990,150 63,938,643

Other Financing Sources2.010 Proceeds from Sale of Notes 0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 02.020 State Emergency Loans and Advancements (Approved) 0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 02.040 Operating Transfers-In 104,767 52,937 52,583 -25.07% 0 0 0 0 02.050 Advances-In 0 504,595 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 02.060 All Other Financing Sources (revenue sharing from local go 20,138 22,696 145,519 276.93% 75,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,0002.070 Total Other Financing Sources 124,905 580,228 198,102 149.34% 75,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,0002.080 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources 69,331,028 70,885,426 71,920,728 1.85% 71,812,571 71,740,476 71,749,848 67,995,150 63,943,643

Expenditures3.010 Personal Services 39,714,266 36,813,106 38,353,933 -1.56% 40,398,636 41,257,857 42,190,225 43,355,295 44,266,0183.020 Employees' Retirement/Insurance Benefits 18,997,763 18,226,709 16,863,021 -5.77% 17,808,228 18,773,670 20,579,875 22,893,401 25,636,0933.030 Purchased Services 4,519,251 7,766,736 5,653,625 22.33% 7,344,264 7,491,149 7,640,972 7,793,792 7,949,6683.040 Supplies and Materials 1,372,806 1,442,344 1,785,649 14.43% 2,303,252 2,372,350 2,443,520 2,516,826 2,592,3303.050 Capital Outlay 302,852 694,349 409,093 44.09% 473,704 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000

Debt Service:4.010 Principal-All (Historical Only) 527,300 626,148 516,901 0.65% 360,000 374,604 343,554 358,164 373,4684.020 Principal-Notes 0 0 0 0.00% 04.060 Interest and Fiscal Charges 264,704 246,072 216,476 -9.53% 196,800 180,239 163,274 146,828 129,6694.300 Other Objects 1,649,587 1,303,007 1,305,212 -10.42% 1,421,679 1,450,113 1,479,115 1,508,697 1,538,8714.500 Total Expenditures 67,348,529 67,118,471 65,103,910 -1.67% 70,306,563 72,349,981 75,290,535 79,023,002 82,936,117

Other Financing Uses5.010 Operating Transfers-Out 78,658 2,037,795 3,356,404 1277.71% 645,480 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,0005.020 Advances-Out 0 504,595 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 05.030 All Other Financing Uses 400 383 2,472 270.59% 0 0 0 0 05.040 Total Other Financing Uses 79,058 2,542,773 3,358,876 1574.22% 645,480 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,0005.050 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 67,427,587 69,661,244 68,462,786 0.80% 70,952,043 72,849,981 75,790,535 79,523,002 83,436,117

6.01 Excess of Revenues and Other Financing Sources over (under) Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 1,903,441.00 1,224,182.00 3,457,942.00 0.73 860,528 (1,109,505) (4,040,687) (11,527,852) (19,492,474)

7.010 Cash Balance July 1 - Excluding Proposed Renewal/Replacement and New Levies 631,913 2,535,354 3,759,536 174.75% 7,217,478 8,078,006 6,968,501 2,927,813 (8,600,039)

7.020 Cash Balance June 30 2,535,354 3,759,536 7,217,478 70.13% 8,078,006 6,968,501 2,927,813 (8,600,039) (28,092,513)

8.010 Estimated Encumbrances June 30 303,556 503,124 763,796 58.78% 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000

STRONGSVILLE CITYSCHOOLSCuyahoga County

Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund BalancesFor the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Actual

Forecasted Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2015 Through 2019


Actual Forecasted Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Average Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2012 2013 2014 Change 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

STRONGSVILLE CITYSCHOOLSCuyahoga County

Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund BalancesFor the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Actual

Forecasted Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2015 Through 2019

10.010 Fund Balance June 30 for Certification of Appropriations 2,231,798 3,256,412 6,453,682 72.05% 7,778,006 6,668,501 2,627,813 (8,900,039) (28,392,513)

Revenue from Replacement/Renewal Levies11.020 Property Tax - Renewal or Replacement 0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0 3,764,258 7,825,516

11.300 Cumulative Balance of Replacement/Renewal Levies 0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0 3,764,258 11,589,774

12.010 Fund Balance June 30 for Certification of Contracts, Salary Schedules and Other Obligations 2,231,798 3,256,412 6,453,682 72.05% 7,778,006 6,668,501 2,627,813 (5,135,781) (16,802,739)

Revenue from New Levies13.020 Property Tax - New 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 0

13.030 Cumulative Balance of New Levies 0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0 0 0

15.010 Unreserved Fund Balance June 30 2,231,798 3,256,412 6,453,682 72.05% 7,778,006 6,668,501 2,627,813 (5,135,781) (16,802,739)


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