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, 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 - - 3 Clemente-Milne, Deanna - - 6 Cole, Sara - State University - 17 Doersen, Valerie - - 15 Flox, Cari - Ursuline College - 6 3 Gerstenberger, Tracey - Cleveland State University - 8 Hagstrand, Sally - - 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 - - 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

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

A number of Shaker seniors have been notified of their early college acceptances. Schools to which students have been admitted thus far include Allegheny College, American University, Boston College, Bowdoin College, , College of Charleston, University of Chicago, Columbia University, Cornell University, Denison University, Elon University, Hampton University, Howard University, University of Michigan, New York University, Northwestern University, The Ohio State University, Ohio Wesleyan University, , University of Rochester, Tufts University, , , Washington University, Washington & Jefferson College. Some highly selective schools, including Harvard and Princeton, no longer offer early decision programs. Regular admission notifications will be sent out in the spring.

The District has received the “Making Your Tax Dollars Count” Award from the Auditor of State for its FY2005 audit. The Auditor uses the following criteria for the award:

• The entity must complete and submit a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). • There must be no findings or issues present in the most recent audit report. • There must be no other financial concerns involving the entity.

Fewer than 5 percent of all Ohio government agencies are eligible for the award. The Auditor’s office is expected to announce awardees for FY 2006 soon. The District’s CAFRs for fiscal years 2003 through 2007 may be viewed on the web at www.shaker.org/news/financial.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

POLICIES

At this time Superintendent Freeman recommended the third reading of two policies.

1. Shaker Heights Board of Education – Prohibition of Student Harassment and Bullying – JFCF – New (This is the third of three required readings. The first reading was held at the November 7, 2007 Board of Education Meeting, and the second reading was held at the December 11, 2007 Board of Education Meeting.)

Superintendent Freeman recommended postponing action on the Harrassment and Bullying policy pending the establishment of the District’s new Policy Review Committee for discussion at its first meeting.

File: JFCF

PROHIBITION OF STUDENT HARASSMENT AND BULLYING

The Shaker Heights City School District and the Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive, and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying toward a student is strictly prohibited.

As defined in Ohio Revised Code (3313.666) harassment, intimidation or bullying means any intentional, written (including electronic communication) verbal or physical act, on school property or at school events, that a student has exhibited towards another particular student more than once and the behavior causes mental or physical harm and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other student.

The District complies with all regulations set forth in the law such as but not limited to identification, investigation and reporting any disciplinary action.

Adoption Date:

LEGAL REFS.: ORC 117.53 2307.44 2903.31 3301.22 3313.666;3313.667 3314.03 3319.073

2. Shaker Heights Board of Education – Acceleration– IKEB – Revised (This is the third of three required readings. The first reading was held at the November 7, 2007 Board of Education Meeting, and the second reading was held at the December 11, 2007 Board of Education Meeting.)

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Mr. Robertson moved, seconded by Mr. Bliss that the Board adopt the proposed revisions to the District policy listed below:

14 File: IKEB

PROMOTION, AND RETENTION AND ACCELERATION OF STUDENTS

Decisions to promote, retain, or accelerate a student in the Shaker Heights City School District will be made on an individual basis following a review of statistical, documentary, and anecdotal evidence. Information and factors to be considered in promoting, retaining or accelerating a student will include, but not be limited to the following: achievement data; requirements of the grade or subject; prognosis for success at the next grade; mental, social, emotional, physical maturity and chronological age.

The decision to promote, retain, or accelerate will be made by the building principal following consultation with the teacher/s and the parent/guardian. Other appropriate educational support personnel will be consulted as needed.

The Superintendent shall develop procedures to fulfill the requirements for acceleration based on the Ohio Department of Education Acceleration Guidelines.

The parent/guardian has the right to appeal the recommendation to the Superintendent/designee.

Adoption date: April 15, 1987 Revision date:

LEGAL REF.: State Board of Education Minimum Standards 3301-35-02 ORC 3321.01 3324.01 OAC 3301-51-15

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-30

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Ms. Sutherland that the Board approve the waiver of the three required readings of the District Policy concerning a change to the mileage expense reimbursement amount.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-31

3. Shaker Heights Board of Education – Mileage Expense – DLCA - Revised (This is the first reading for this policy revision. In accordance with the provisions of Board Policy BFC, Policy Adoption, the Superintendent hereby recommends that the Board policy provision requiring three readings prior to Board action be suspended, and hereby seeks the immediate adoption of the proposed revised policy. Such immediate adoption requires the affirmative vote of at least four Board members.)

15 Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Freeman, Mr. Bliss moved, seconded by Ms. Levenson that the Board adopt the proposed revisions to the District policy listed below:

File: DLCA

MILEAGE EXPENSE

Employees of the school district who are regularly expected to meet commitments in more than one building or area will be reimbursed for mileage traveled at the rate of 24 36 cents per mile. This rate will be effective starting July 1, 1989 February 1, 2008, and will be applicable to all employees for all work-related travel, except those employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement that contains contrary provisions.

Reimbursement for automobile mileage is based on the premise that the established schedule or nature of the individual's work demands that the employee travel from place to place within the course of the workday. Mileage shall be paid based upon the distance from work site to work site or meeting location. Mileage to and from work is not reimbursable.

The Treasurer shall be responsible for developing and implementing the reporting and payment procedures.

Adoption date: May 9, 1989 Revision date:

NOTE: This policy was adopted on October 4, 1960, revised September 12,1972, August 5, 1974, July 10, 1979 and coded D-147.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-32

TREASURER’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bryan Christman, Treasurer, Mr. Bliss moved, seconded by Ms. Sutherland that the financial statements for the month ended December 2007 be accepted and placed on file for audit.

President Feeling asked Mr. Christman to review the highlights of the financial statements. He commented on items as delineated in the financial and miscellaneous briefs and as follows:

• Real Estate Taxes - $2,663,726 or 11.0% more than taxes received through December 2006. The current month variance from the prior year is due to the 2nd half settlement received in November of this year, but in December in 2006. The rest of the variance is attributable to the new 9.9 mill levy that began collections January 1, 2007. The unfavorable budgetary variance is due primarily to the reduction and the conversion of the telecommunication equipment from being classified as real estate to general business property. • Personal Property Taxes – The exempt personal property payment was received in November last year, but not until December this year. • Investment Earnings – With the continuing softness in the economy caused by the sub prime mortgage collapse, the Fed lowered the Fed funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.50% on October 31st, and to 4.25% on December 11th. Because of the continuing softness in the economy due to the sub prime market collapse coupled with the record 16 price levels for energy (specifically oil which has been hovering around the $100 per barrel mark), many believe there will be additional rate cuts in the near term, as much as 50 or 75 basis point reduction at next Fed meeting at the end of January. • State Sources – We continue to be on the guarantee ($2.7 million as of December) for this year such that our revenue will be approximately the same as last year. We currently are slightly ahead of budget in this category. • Homestead Exemption and Rollback- Included in December receipts is $3,450,707 for the Homestead Exemption and Rollback semi-annual payment from the State. This payment is part and parcel of our total real estate tax collections and is $436,055 higher than the prior year due to the new 9.9 mill levy that began collections January 1, 2007. Tax collections overall (real estate, personal property and Homestead Exemption and Rollback) are only $30,839 below budget through the end of the first half of the fiscal year. • Salaries & Wages – Payroll expenses as of December 31st represent a 4.6% increase from last year’s payrolls for the same number of year-to-date pay dates. Excluding sick leave severance payments, however, the increase is only 3.2% over the prior year. Classified overtime paid in December 2007 was $26,673 more than in December 2006, while the cumulative YTD classified overtime amounted to $181,644 over prior YTD. Although we are higher YTD than 2007, we are still lower than 2006, our base year of reference. Additional overtime is also required for all of the construction and/or capital related projects undertaken by the District. • Total Expenditures – On a budgetary basis, we have a $288,684 favorable cash basis variance. However, we have a negative encumbrance variance of $2.9 million, most of which is attributable to timing differences. We are monitoring expenditures carefully, especially due to the increase in capital-project related expenditures over the prior year. • Property Tax Schedule A Analysis - The new assessed values, which reflect the first year after the sexennial reappraisal, decreased $18.2 million overall for a 1.9% decrease from the prior year level. The decrease consists of a $3.2 million decrease in residential real estate, a $4.4 million decrease in commercial real estate, a $5.2 million reduction in public utility tangible, and a $5.4 million reduction in tangible personal property. It is not uncommon for the real estate assessed value to decline in the year immediately after a reappraisal or an update year. The public utility tangible and the tangible personal property declines are a direct result of the impacts of House Bill No. 66 as discussed in sections I.A.1. and 2. earlier in this brief. The total Schedule A projected general fund revenues are just about $2.2 million lower than the prior year Schedule A (before adjusting for collection rates). This decrease is attributable to both the declines in tangible personal property and public utility tangible valuation (because H.B. No. 920 reductions do not apply to either public utility or general tangible personal property, reductions in those assessed values result in a reduction of tax revenues, while changes in real estate values result in either increases or decreases to the H.B. No. 920 adjustment factor that equalizes the tax revenues) and the third year of the phase-out of the tangible personal property tax under the provisions of House Bill No. 66. • Real Estate Tax Bills - As you are aware, the semi-annual real estate tax bills were mailed to taxpayers in December for payments due in January. There were no Shaker local or Cuyahoga County-wide levies passed in 2007 that became effective in 2008. (The Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority renewal levy is effective next year.) Accordingly, there is no levy increase impacting Shaker taxpayers as detailed on the insert enclosed with the tax bill entitled “Why has my property tax bill gone up? Consequently, the District’s percentage share of the total tax bill did not change significantly from the prior year. As delineated by the County Treasurer on the real estate tax invoice, the percentage for 2008 is 70.76% as compared to 70.74% for 2007.

17 • Energy in Education Program Savings - As you may recall, the District participates in the Ohio Schools Council (OSC) Consortium for its electricity and natural gas needs. The savings achieved as a result of participating in the OSC’s second long-term electricity program amounted to $82,080 or 13.64% of the $601,850 annual amount for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. The savings consist of a 9.48% rate discount and a 4.16% financing discount resulting from the arbitrage gained on the prepayment of the expense. The savings achieved as a result of participating in the OSC natural gas program amounted to $4,076 or 0.81% of the $505,010 annual (school building gas cost only) amount for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

Mr. Christman also commented on the following legislative items:

• The State will provide $90 million in tax dollars to keep Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Ohio. • Senate Bill No. 264 introduced by Senator John Carey (R-Wellston), would prohibit teachers from striking, requiring instead, binding arbitration. • President Bush outlined an agreement in December with the mortgage industry to help an estimated 1.2 million homeowners with relief on their mortgages. • Governor Strickland indicated in his review of his first year as Governor: -Top of his list is an electric deregulation bill. -Other 2008 agenda items include expanding healthcare coverage to more Ohioans and addressing education at every level. -He is monitoring efforts by the State Board of Education. Whatever the final proposal, Strickland said he believes it will include funding and significant reform—a change in the way education is structured, organized and carried out in Ohio. • Ohio’s budget results through November 2007 include an unfavorable variance year to date of $147 million in revenues. $117 million of that was due to low collections on income and franchise tax. The expenditures for the State were $199 million unfavorable variance through November. However, $296 million of that is pending payroll and will reverse as the new accounting system for the State rolls out. • New Year, New Tax Laws: 1. Lower state income tax withholding rates effective January 1, 2008. Take home pay is estimated to increase by $350 million in 2008, representing a 4.2% reduction from 2007, which is part of the House Bill No. 66’s 21% income tax cut that will be completed by 2009. 2. 2008 will be the last year for tangible personal property tax on businesses (except public utility tangible property which lasts another year). Ohio will become just one of ten states without a general business tax on tangible personal property. 3. The corporate franchise tax falls to 40% of the 2005 level, down from 60% in 2007. 4. The phase-in of the CAT tax, the commercial activity tax, will increase from .156% to .208% effective April 1, 2008.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-33

Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bryan Christman, Treasurer, Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Mr. Bliss that in accordance with Section 135.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, the interim investments listed below be ratified.

18 INTERIM INVESTMENTS DECEMBER 2007

FEDERAL & 0THER SECURITIES:

Bond Interest Purchase Maturity Investment Equiv. Type of to be Date Date Amount Yield Investment Earned Dealer/Issuer

11/1 - 11/30/07 Each Business Day $151,000 - $1,203,000 4.40% Overnight Sweep $1,718.78 National City Bank (Payroll)

OTHER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS:

Avg. Annual Balance at Interest Rate Interest Account 12/31/07 for Month Earned Star Ohio-General $5,867,740.62 4.53% $23,938.48

Charter One High Balance $638,525.20 4.28% $821.51

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried.

08-01-34

This portion of the Board meeting serves as the District’s tax budget hearing in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). At this time, Mr. Christman presented the proposed Tax Budget for the fiscal year 2008-2009 (Exhibit T-3) to the Board and the public audience, discussing the following requirements of the process:

1. ORC requirements: a. Prepare a Tax Budget for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009; b. Advertise date of the hearing and availability of Budget document for public inspection; c. Have a public hearing open to public participation; d. Adopt the Tax Budget prior to the 15th of January; and e. File with the County Budget Commission prior to January 20th.

2. I certify that the District is in compliance with such requirements.

3. Tax Budget Process: a. preliminary step for governmental budgeting process; b. More perfunctory than substantive in nature, nonetheless a statutory requirement; c. District must request a level of tax revenues that will at least equal the amount of tax revenue generated when the maximum voter-approved level of taxes are levied. The current tax budget meets such requirement. d. The tax budget mirrors the District’s five-year forecast.

4. Substitute House Bill No. 129 a. Enacted effective June 2002, was invoked by the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission in October 2002. b. Allows them to waive requirement for taxing authorities to adopt a tax budget as provided under ORC 5705.281; c. But shall instead require the filing of an alternative tax budget info document on an annual basis. d. The attached is that alternative format. 19

5. Synopsis of Document: a. Schedule 1 - Tax levies and requested tax revenues. b. Schedule 2 - All Funds summary page of revenues and expenditures for the projected fiscal year. c. Schedules 3&4 - Principal and Interest Debt Schedules- used to determine the need for assessing the property tax rate for the calendar year as tax is only levied to satisfy debt service requirements for voted district debt general obligations.

6. General Fund: $68,592,000

7. Bond Fund: $ 3,272,793

8. Other Funds: No assurance that we will be awarded these amounts.

9. Opening up to the floor for questions &/or comments.

10. Motion, second and vote.

Mr. Christman clarified that this document only requests tax revenues from previously voter-approved tax levies and does not include any new tax levy request yet to be approved by the electorate.

At this time, the floor was opened for questions and/or comments from the audience and the Board pertaining to the proposed tax budget. There being no questions or comments, President Feeling called for a motion to approve the tax budget as presented. Ms. Levenson moved, seconded by Mr. Bliss that the Board of Education adopt the 2008- 2009 Tax Budget (Exhibit T-3) and that the Treasurer be directed to file the Tax Budget with the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried.

08-01-35

Mr. Feeling called for Board Committee reports. There being none, Mr. Feeling then asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience. Mrs. Karla Wallach inquired about the new Policy Review Committee. Mr. Feeling responded that the new Committee would review and recommend updates to policies that are listed in the Board Policy manual. Dr. Freeman further commented that from time to time there are policies to approve, however the last time there was a comprehensive review of all policies was in the late 1980’s. Dr. Freeman also commented that the Committee would include school district staff as well as Board members and would be subject to the Sunshine laws. They will meet, review, discuss and make recommendations to the Board for action.

At this time Ms. Sutherland moved, seconded by Ms. Levenson that the Board recess to executive session to discuss real estate matters at 9:45 p.m.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried.

08-01-36

The Board of Education recessed to executive session at 9:50 p.m.

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The executive session ended and the Board of Education reconvened the public session at 10:45 p.m.

At this time the Board discussed possible work session dates, February 8-9 or March 14- 15, 2008. The Board also discussed Mr. Bliss’ possible attendance at the NSBA conference.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Robertson moved, seconded by Ms. Levenson that the meeting be adjourned.

Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Bliss, Ms. Levenson, Mr. Robertson, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Feeling. The motion carried. 08-01-37

The regular meeting of the Shaker Heights Board of Education adjourned at 10:55 p.m.

______F. Drexel Feeling, President

______Bryan C. Christman, Treasurer