January 15, 2008 (Regular Meeting)
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To be approved at the Board of Education meeting February 12, 2008. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 15, 2008 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. The Shaker Heights Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 8:21 p.m. in the small auditorium of the Shaker Heights High School, 15911 Aldersyde Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120. Members present: Mr. Norman A. Bliss, Ms. Freda J. Levenson, Mr. Peter A. Robertson, Ms. Annette Tucker Sutherland, and Mr. F. Drexel Feeling. President F. Drexel Feeling presided. At this time, Superintendent Freeman introduced Mr. Michael Griffith, principal of the Shaker Heights High School who introduced and recognized the seniors who have been named Semifinalists or Commended Students in the National Merit, National Achievement, and/or National Hispanic Scholarship programs. They are listed below. National Merit Semifinalists: David Barach, Jared Beachy, Meredith Boyd, Alyssa Cohen, Alex Grossman-McKee, Nathan Langhinrichs, Thomas Neil, Lena Newman, Alison O’Connor, Allison Paetz, Abigail Pink, Susanna Pretzer, Scott Rownd, Daniel Strassfeld, Michael Triozzi, Robert (Patrick) White, and Julia Wilson. National Achievement Semifinalists: Katherine Foster and Harlan King. National Hispanic Scholar: Natalia Cabrera. National Merit Commended Students: Hartley Brody, Natalia Cabrera, Joshua Davidson, Alexandra Dimeff, Eden Engel-Rebitzer, Katherine Foster, Ethan Gates, Claire Hall, Sam Miller, Kirsten Nedrud, Robert Owen, Kate Ryan, Allison Scharfstein, Peter Schiraldi, Kathryn Spielman, Robert Sweeney, Viveca Tress, Greg Van Lunteren, and Sam Weir. National Achievement Commended Students: Brianna Blackwood-Mallory, Jennifer Chisholm, and Wesley Lowery. Nationwide, 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists have been designated from more than 1.4 million program entrants. Representing less than 1 percent of each state's high school seniors, Semifinalists are the state's highest-scoring students on the 2006 Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT). The National Achievement program was established in 1964 to recognize the nation’s top-scoring African-American students. Approximately 1,600 Semifinalists have been named nationwide. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1955. The Semifinalists named in each year's Scholarship competition show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Qualifying students advance to the Finalist level, then compete for scholarships from independent sponsor organizations, from NMSC, or from their colleges. Superintendent Freeman and the Board members all congratulated and commended the students. Following the recognition, the Board, students, faculty and public toured the recently completed high school cafeteria addition and auditorium renovation project. 2 The High School’s cafeteria addition opened last week. The project consists of renovation of the existing 3,500-square-foot cafeteria and a two-story, 9,300-square-foot addition including the relocated senior lounge; a “grab-and-go” snack bar; new heating, air conditioning and sprinkler systems; a new point-of-sale system for food purchases; and restrooms. The increased seating capacity accommodates students at even the largest lunch periods, eliminating eating in other areas of the building and contributing to quieter hallways. The common area also gives students a place to congregate after school. Thus far, the staff reaction has been very positive. The estimated total cost of the project when all the invoices are received is $2.2 million. At a future time, the kitchen area will be remodeled to increase capacity for the preparation of food. The public re-opening of the Large Auditorium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on February 2. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, performances by students in the High School’s music and theatre departments, and a dessert reception. The Shaker Schools Foundation partnered with the Shaker Heights City Schools to fund the $2.4-million capital improvements project, which began in late May 2007. Aspects of the renovation covered by the district include the repair and painting of the interior; safety upgrades; asbestos abatement; and a new heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system. The Foundation is paying for state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, stage extensions, and restoration of the decorative plasterwork and other historic elements of the 1931 structure. After the tour, the Board returned to the small auditorium to continue the meeting. Upon the presentation of the Minutes of the December 11, 2007 regular meeting, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Ms. Sutherland to approve the minutes as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. Abstain: Mr. Robertson (due to his just joining the Board). The motion carried. 08-01-19 Upon the presentation of the Minutes of the December 18, 2007 special meeting, Mr. Bliss moved, seconded by Ms. Levenson to approve the minutes as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. Abstain: Mr. Robertson (due to his just joining the Board). The motion carried. 08-01-20 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Mark Freeman, Ms. Sutherland moved, seconded by Mr. Bliss that the following personnel items be approved: PERSONNEL Certified Tuition Reimbursement for Calendar Year 2007 Group I – Credit Toward First Master’s Degree (SHTA Collective Bargaining Agreement) Black, Shana - Indiana Wesleyan University - 22 Bradford, Alison - Notre Dame College - 3 Clemente-Milne, Deanna - Ursuline College - 6 Cole, Sara - Cleveland State University - 17 Doersen, Valerie - John Carroll University - 15 Flox, Cari - Ursuline College - 6 3 Gerstenberger, Tracey - Cleveland State University - 8 Hagstrand, Sally - Ashland University - 1 Johnson, Erik - Grand Canyon University - 12 Knisely, Amy - Lake Erie College - 3 Koppitch, John - Notre Dame College - 14 Miller, Carolyn - Ashland University - 20 Miller, Cynthia - Lake Erie College - 3 Moulthrop, Dorothy - Ursuline College - 6 Mulligan, Diane - Walden University – 12 Nagal, Mark - Lake Erie College – 3 Perlmuter, Robin - Notre Dame College - 4 Reid, Jewel - Malone College - 15 Settle, Katherine - John Carroll University - 3; Notre Dame College - 3 Shrestha, Emily - Notre Dame College - 1 Starks, Bobby - Indiana Wesleyan University - 19 Taylor, Aaron - John Carroll University - 9 Taylor, Jessica - Cleveland State University - 2 Woods, Tonya - Ashland University – 12 Group II – Credit Beyond Master’s Degree (SHTA Collective Bargaining Agreement) Akbar, Jeremiah - Cleveland State University - 6 Albrecht, Melissa - Notre Dame College - 6 Anderson, Kelly - Cleveland State University - 3 Babinec, Michael - Notre Dame College - 3 Becerra, Melissa - John Carroll University - 9 Bendersky, Mara - Kent State University - 2 Benton, Denice - Ashland University - 2 Berger, Brian - Drake University - 3 Bishko, A. Jeremy - Notre Dame College - 1 Blakeslee-Vokes, Elizabeth - John Carroll University - 12 Bonner, Shaunna - John Carroll University - 9 Bourisseau, Mary - Ashland University - 2 Brazalovics, Elizabeth - Cleveland State University - 2 Brewster, Katherine - Kent State University - 6 Brindza, Elizabeth - Ashland University - 2 Brown, Katherine - Loyola University - 3 Brown, Selena - Notre Dame College - 3 Cachat, Christine - Notre Dame College - 3 Canady, Regina - University of Akron - 3 Casey, Beth – Ashland University - 1; Kent State University - 1; Notre Dame College - 1 Chung, Carmen - Cleveland State University - 6 Cone, Teri - Notre Dame College - 1 Cotton, Christopher - Lake Erie College - 1 Cox, Travis - Notre Dame College - 1 Derrick, William M. - Nova Southeastern University - 21 Dietz, Jocelyn - Notre Dame College – 3; Lake Erie College - 1 DiPiero, Jill - John Carroll University - 7 Dorenkott, Christine - Lake Erie College - 1 Drosdeck, Carol - Ashland University - 2 Freeman, Laura – Notre Dame College – 6; Lake Erie College - 1 Gainford, Geoffrey - Loyola University - 3 Glasier, Andrew - Ashland University - 1 Grannis, Nancy - Cleveland State University - 2 Grosel, Ronald - John Carroll University - 3 Hardiman, Lisa - Cleveland State University - 6 Harrell, Angela - Walden University - 6 4 Hart, Fredrick - Cleveland State University - 2 Hayduk, Crystal - Ashland University - 2 Hayward, Kristina - Bowling Green State University - 3 Heide, Ruth - Ashland University - 2; Cleveland State University - 1; Notre Dame College - 1 Hess, Gretchen - Cleveland State University - 3; Ashland University - 2; Lake Erie College - 1; Lindenwood - 1 Isaacs, Roy - Adams State College - 4 Jarvie, Sherri - Ashland University - 2 Jons, Kelly - Bowling Green State University - 3; Lake Erie College - 2 Kabay, Michael - Notre Dame College - 3 Keitlen, Todd - Notre Dame College - 4 Kelly, Charles - Cleveland State University - 6 Kovach, Carole - Drake University - 3 Lewis, Adrian - Notre Dame College - 6 Loges, Naomi - Lake Erie College - 3; Notre Dame College - 2 Loomis, Megan - Ashland University - 2 Marencik, Joseph - Northcentral University - 6 Mason, Aisha - Ashland University - 2 McBurney, Christine - Cleveland State University - 3 McGill, Marsha - Lake Erie College - 2 McGuan, Martin - Cleveland State University - 9 Mears, Susan - Cleveland State University - 2 Miller, Larry - Walden University - 18 Morris, John - Cleveland State University - 7 Myles, Douglas - Cleveland State University