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 - 4 Palmer, Amy - Notre Dame College - 4; Cleveland State University - 2 Pincoe, Heather - Ashland University - 2 Portner, Bethamie - Ashland University - 2 Rabatin, Amanda - Ohio State University - 2 Rathbone, Joel - Drake University - 3 Richards, Timothy - Notre Dame College - 1 Roth, Linda - Cleveland State University - 21 Rucinski, Michell - Cleveland State University - 2 Scanlon, William - Drake University - 3 Sheffler, Candace - Ashland University - 3 Slovikovski, Walter - Drake University - 3 Smith, Karen - Cleveland State University - 2 Snyder, Robin - Kent State University - 6 Steggert, Stacey - Cleveland State University - 13 Steiner, Cynthia - Ashland University - 2 Strouse, Mary - Cleveland State University - 5 Sutorius, Camelia - Youngstown State University - 3 Townsend, Donita - Cleveland State University - 11; Notre Dame College - 1 Vazquez, Anastacio - Notre Dame College - 3 Warshay, Alisa - Kent State University - 5 Weiss-Flynn, Penny - Ashland University - 1 Wells, Judith - Notre Dame College - 12; Lake Erie College - 2 Welsch, Abbey - Notre Dame College - 3 White, Sarah - Lake Erie College - 1 Whitely, Daniel - Academy of Art University - 6 Wigton, Erica - Cleveland State University - 10 Willis, Helen - Notre Dame College - 2 Wylie, Antonia - University of Phoenix - 1 Zucca, Matthew - Notre Dame College - 6 Zucker, Adrienne - Ashland University - 2; Cleveland State University - 2
5 Regularly Employed, Non-Bargaining Employees Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement
Alig, Susan - Notre Dame College - 3; Lake Erie College - 1 Auginas, Christine - Cleveland State University - 2 Dang, Libby - Cleveland State University - 6; University of Phoenix –3 Del Greco, Angela - Notre Dame College - 3 Dunlop, Carol – Notre Dame College - 3 Gholson, Jacqueline - Ashland University - 1 Gillette, Bradley - Cleveland State University - 7 Hayward, Nancy - Andrews University - 3.34 Howell, Lisa - Cleveland State University - 8 Jackson, Royal - Andrews University - 3.34 Jaryga, Elizabeth - Cleveland State University - 14 Kelner, Therese - Notre Dame College - 3 Lippy, Karen - Notre Dame College - 1 Paces, James - Ashland University - 2 Pope, Latina - Ashland University - 9 Romano, Joseph - Cleveland State University - 2 Schwartz, Georgeta - Notre Dame College -3 Wessinger, Francis - Walsh University - 3 Whitaker, Barbara - Cleveland State University - 2 Whittington, C. Dale - University of Massachusetts - 6
Curriculum Writing and Instructional Planning for the 2007-2008 School Year Authorization is requested for staff members to participate in curriculum writing and instructional planning. These activities will not exceed 10 units per individual. A unit refers to approximately one-half day of service at $65.
Program Planning Meyer, Cynthia
Special Assignments for the 2007-2008 School Year Authorization is requested for staff members to participate in the following activities:
Faculty Outreach Instructors (Cleveland and Gund Foundation Grants) $2,500 per individual, Semester I
Harley, George Jarvie, Sherri
Faculty Outreach Instructors (Cleveland and Gund Foundation Grants) $2,500 per individual, Semester II
Anderson, Kelly Klapholz, David Derrick, Dianne Miller, Larry Guice, Norma ($1,250) Mitchell, Timothy Harley, George Pollack, Terrence Hastings, Terry Ann Romano, Joseph Heide, Ruth Thomas-Taylor, Chante Jarvie, Sherri Tournoux, Gene
Improving Student Achievement/Building Facilitators (Teacher Quality Grant) Up to 20 units per individual
Lindsey, Dexter Sears, Michael McIntyre, Hubert
6 OAT Writing In-service Session Up to 1 unit per individual
Appel, Lee Jaryga, Elizabeth Brewster, Katherine Kobilis, Michael Brindza, Elizabeth Lawrence, L. David Dang, Libby Nichols, Vanessa Drosdeck, Carol Weiss-Flynn, Penny Farinacci, Nicole Romano, Joseph Grannis, Nancy Sanford, Aquita Grim, Dorothy Sheffler, Candace Grisez, Jenifer Siegel, Elizabeth Hassell, Andree Steiner, Cynthia Heide, Ruth Tobey, Addie Herbruck, Erin White, Derek
Study Skills Instructor Jaffe, Marcia – up to 35 hours
Supplemental Contracts for the 2007-2008 School Year
Middle School
Pham, Brendan - Interscholastic Swimming Coach - 6.0 x 1
High School
Roy, Piyali – Department Co-chairperson – Special Education – 4.0 x 1 Samelko, Bradley – Soccer Assistant Coach (Men) – 6.5 x 1
High School Special Supplemental
Manuel, Renee – Guidance 0 .1 x 32
Special Supplementals for the 2007-2008 School Year Districtwide/Fall Semester – Mentor
Mears, Susan
Special Supplementals for the 2007-2008 School Year Districtwide/Spring Semester – Mentor
Aiken, Terri Hoynacke, Bonnie Bishko, A. Jeremy Myles, Douglas Brittain, Donna Richards, Timothy Brown, Denise
Leaves of Absence for the 2007-2008 School Year
Lewis, Gwendolyn – (Grade 6/Woodbury School) – Effective February 4, 2008, through February 28, 2008 (FMLA)
Mason, Aisha – (Grade 6/Woodbury School) – Effective December 21, 2007, through January 25, 2008 (FMLA)
7 Classified
Appointments for the 2007-2008 School Year
Cox, Darryl – (Technical Support Specialist/District) – Class DD, grade 7 of the Supervisor, Classified Specialist, and Administrative Secretary Salary Schedule – Effective January 14, 2008
Lindsey, Sabrina – (Permanent Part-Time Bus Driver/Transportation/25 hours per week) - Step 1 – Effective January 14, 2008
Temporary Employees: Building Monitors, Head Lunchroom Aides, Lunchroom Aides, Off-Duty Police Officers, Student Technology Aides, Student Aides, Substitute Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Monitors, Substitute Cafeteria Workers, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Secretarial Technicians, Substitute Security, Substitute Teacher Aides, Technology Interns, Tutoring Center Study Assistants for the 2007- 2008 School Year
Griffin, Keith Marek, Joanna Kendall, Katherine Ringgold, Daphne
Additional Assignment for the 2007-2008 School Year
Kirksey, Jason - Substitute Interpreter/Bus Monitor/Special Education Aide/Transportation $24.44/hour – Effective January 8, 2008
Tuition Reimbursement for Calendar Year 2007
Bargaining Employees Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement
Brown, Sean - Cuyahoga Community College - 4 Morris, Kelley - Cuyahoga Community College - 6 Pelc, Jason - Bryant & Stratton College – 33
County Employee Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement
Boris, John – Cleveland State University – 20
Regularly-employed, Non-bargaining Employees Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement
Bowman, Sarah - Notre Dame College - 3 DeLiberato, Lisa - Cuyahoga Community College - 8 Gardner, Nicole - Cuyahoga Community College - 5 Gromek, Matthew - John Carroll University – 3; Lake Erie College - 1 Hitchens, Patricia - Cleveland State University - 5 Jimmison, Melissa - Notre Dame College - 24 Kline, Elise - Notre Dame College - 3 Moss, Daniel - Cleveland State University - 15 Murray, Sue - Notre Dame College - 3 Quarterman, Angell - Notre Dame College - 15.50 Tresler, Kristen - Notre Dame College - 33.50 White, Michele - Cuyahoga Community College - 10 Yanik, Paula - Cuyahoga Community College - 3
8 Leave of Absence for the 2007-2008 School Year
Morris, Kelley – (Permanent Part-Time Bus Driver/Transportation) –Effective January 7, 2008, through June 16, 2008 (half-time general)
Ross, Brenda – (Bus Monitor/Transportation) – Effective December 5, 2007 through December 21, 2007 (medical)
Resignations
Moore, Arthur – (Permanent Part-Time Bus Driver/Transportation) – Effective end of the day January 15, 2008 – 7 years, 2 months of service
Ross, Brenda – (Bus Monitor/Transportation) – Effective January 7, 2008 – 2 months of service
Thomas-Murray, Darlene – (Administrative Secretary/Administration Building) – Effective end of the day December 18, 2007 – 11 months of service
Thompson, Jr., Jack – (Grounds Maintenance Worker/District) – Effective end of the day December 31, 2007 – 29 years, 1 month of service (retirement)
ADDENDUM
Certified
Tuition Reimbursement for Calendar Year 2007
Group II – Credit Beyond Master’s Degree (SHTA Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Wigton, Erica - Cleveland State University - 1
Special Assignment for the 2007-2008 School Year Authorization is requested for staff members to participate in the following activities:
Tutoring Up to 46.5 units per individual
Donnelly, Allison
Supplemental Contract for the 2006-2007 School Year
High School
Kirtz, Kenneth – Lacrosse Head Coach – 8.5 x 1
Supplemental Contract for the 2007-2008 School Year
High School Special Supplementals
Pitcher, Megan – Theatre/Costumes - .1 x 30
Special Supplemental for the 2007-2008 School Year Districtwide/Spring Semester – Mentor
Tobey, Addie
9 Classified
Appointments for the 2007-2008 School Year
Alert, Wilfred – (Permanent Part-Time Bus Driver/Transportation/25 hours per week) – step 1 – Effective January 7, 2008
Flowers, Christian – (Accounting Specialist/Administration Building) – step 7 – Effective January 31, 2008
Friedlander, Claudia – (54% Research Assistant/Administration Building) – Class CC, Grade 1 of the Supervisor, Classified Specialist, and Administrative Secretary Salary Schedule – Effective January 14, 2008
Kee-Dean, Jeraldine – (Secretarial Technician/Service Center/20 hours per week) – step 8 – Effective January 14, 2008
Vanderpool, Faith - (Cook’s Helper/High School/25 Hours per Week) – step 4 – Effective January 22, 2008
Zbytowski, Raelyn – (Courier/District) – Class DD, Grade 2 of the Supervisor, Classified Specialist, and Administrative Secretary Salary Schedule – Effective January 28, 2008
Change in Assignment for the 2007-2008 School Year
Bell, Emily – (Secretary/Service Center) – from Courier/District, Class DD, grade 2 to Secretary /Service Center – step 7 – Effective January 28, 2008
Change in Classification for the 2007-2008 School Year
Browne, Jennifer – (Accounting Specialist/Administration) – from step 6 to step 8 – Effective January 1, 2008
Project Coordinator for the 2007-2008 School Year Up to 10 hours (Highly Qualified Teacher Aide preparation)
Morris, Deborah
Temporary Employees: Building Monitors, Head Lunchroom Aides, Lunchroom Aides, Off-Duty Police Officers, Student Technology Aides, Student Aides, Substitute Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Monitors, Substitute Cafeteria Workers, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Secretarial Technicians, Substitute Security, Substitute Teacher Aides, Technology Interns, Tutoring Center Study Assistants for the 2007-2008 School Year
Smith, Tyrone Zullo, Renee
Special Assignments for the 2007-2008 School Year Authorization is requested for staff members to participate in the following activities:
Home Communication Specialist
Brooks, Loretta ($750) Segesdy, Donna ($625) Lockhart, Barbara ($500)
Leave of Absence for the 2007-2008 School Year
Shepherd, Abraham – (Permanent Part-time Bus Driver/Transportation) – Effective January 11, 2008 through April 9, 2008 (general)
10 Termination
Adams, Willis – (Garage Mechanic/Transportation) – Effective end of the day January 16, 2008 (unable to return to work after expiration of leave of absence)
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-21
BUSINESS
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Mr. Bliss moved, seconded by Ms. Levenson that the Board approve a change order with Doan/Pyramid, LLC for the Shaker Heights High School large auditorium renovation and restoration in the amount of $7,908 reduction.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-22
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Ms. Sutherland that the Board approve a change order with Tiffin Scenic Studios, Inc. for the Shaker Heights High School large auditorium renovation and restoration in the amount of $7,500 reduction.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-23
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Mr. Robertson moved, seconded by Mr. Bliss that the Board approve a change order with GCS Industrial Services, Ltd. For the Shaker Heights High School large auditorium renovation and restoration in the amount of $3,154.46.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-24
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Ms. Sutherland that the Board approve a change order with Fiorilli Construction, Inc. for the Shaker Heights High School large auditorium renovation and restoration in the amount of $44,952.95.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-25
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Mr. Bliss that the Board approve a change order with Baker Road Seating & Restoration for the Shaker Heights High School large auditorium renovation and restoration in the amount of $4,500 reduction.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-26
11 Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Ms. Sutherland moved, seconded by Ms. Levenson that the Board approve a change order with Jance & Company, Inc.for Boulevard Elementary School and Shaker Heights High School window replacement project in the amount of $96,961.51 reduction.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-27
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Ms. Sutherland that the Board approve a change order with Jance & Company, Inc. for Boulevard Elementary School and Shaker Heights High School window replacement project in the amount of $102,704.40 reduction.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-28
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Ms. Sutherland that the Board approve the following resolution:
This resolution to declare transportation impractical for certain identified students is presented pursuant to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3327 and the procedures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education. The resolution follows careful evaluation of all other available options prior to consideration of impracticality.
WHEREAS the student(s) identified on the attachment have been determined to be residents of this school district, and eligible for transportation services; and
WHEREAS after a careful evaluation of all available options, it has been determined that it is impractical to provide transportation for these student(s) to their selected school(s); and
WHEREAS the following factors as identified in Revised Code 3327.02 have been considered:
1. The time and distance required to provide the transportation; 2. The number of pupils to be transported; 3. The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel, and administration; and 4. Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules.
WHEREAS the option of offering payment in lieu of transportation is provided in Revised Code: Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED that the Shaker Heights City School District Board of Education hereby approves the declaration of “impractical to transport” for the identified students, and offering them payment in lieu of transportation.
12 SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR (ADDITIONAL STUDENTS)
SCHOOL STUDENT
Fuchs Mizrachi of Cleveland Alexandra Garrow (K) 2301 Fenwick Road Cleveland OH 44118 Noa Lifschutz (K)
Ethan Cord (1)
Avinoam Sharvit (1)
Rivka Coleman (5) Yosef Coleman (5)
St. Gregory the Great School Erin O’Brien (7) 4478 Rushton Road Kerry O’Brien (6) South Euclid, OH 44121
Note: This is a list of additional students to the original list approved at the November 7, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-29
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