Board Agenda - Home - East Cleveland City Schools · Web viewTHE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING Board President – Judge Una

AGENDA

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

OF THE

EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

BOARD PRESIDENT – JUDGE UNA KEENON

SHAW HIGH SCHOOL– 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

II. ROLL CALL BY TREASURER

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -

IV. COMMUNICATIONS

REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 2010 SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2010

AGENDA – Regular Meeting Board of Education Judge Una Keenon - President East Cleveland City School District

September 13, 2010

V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

A. Buildings and Grounds Ms. Pamela McClarinMs. Eve Lynn Westbrooks

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B. Education Ms. Eve Lynn WestbrooksMs. Gloria Avery-Prease

1. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO IVORY CITY PIANO SERVICE

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Ivory City Piano Service to tune fifteen (15) pianos and repair and/or replace piano parts as required throughout the East Cleveland City School District, for the 2010-2011school at a cost of $2,500.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for said services from the General Fund-001.

2. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INC.

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will collaborate with University Circle Inc. to provide a four (4) week internship at a University Circle non-profit institution and a four (4) week employment initiative at a Greater Cleveland business institution for twelve (12) East Cleveland City School District students, at a cost of $13,800.00; therefore, be it


3. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO KYLE WILLIAMS

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Kyle Williams to provide thirty-eight weeks of Suzuki Rainbow Strings and Cello continuing education sessions for students at Chambers Elementary School during the 2010-2011 school year at a cost of $25,000.00 therefore, be it


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4. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN GREATER CLEVELAND

WHEREAS, the Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland (CEOGC), as a local grantee for the Federal Head Start, is mandated to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the East Cleveland City School District, and

WHEREAS, the MOU that is to be established with the East Cleveland City School District regarding the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act that was passed by Congress in December 2007, mandates that the federal government places an increased emphasis on enhanced collaboration and coordination of Head Start services by Head Start agencies with the educational agency serving the community involved and with schools in which children participating in the Head Start program will enroll following the program and

WHEREAS, CEOGC and the East Cleveland School District agree to the terms as outlined in the memorandum of agreement; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the CEOGC

5. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO A CULTURAL EXCHANGE

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with A Cultural Exchange to provide book clubs for students in grades 4, 7 and 9 as a means to promote literacy at Caledonia, Chambers and Mayfair Elementary Schools, Heritage Middle School and Shaw High School, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amount not to exceed $72,600.00 from Title I-572 Fund.

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6. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO AMERICA’S CHOICE

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with America’s Choice, Inc. for services which will include intensive professional development, classroom support and materials relative to science and math for Superior School’s teachers of math and science for the 2010-2011 school year, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amount not to exceed $58,470.00 for said services from School Improvement G-537 Fund.

7. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will engage in professional development activities provided by the Scientific Learning Corporation to faculty and staff at Caledonia, Chambers, Mayfair, Prospect, Superior, Heritage and Shaw Schools at a cost not to exceed $172,000.00, and

WHEREAS, this professional development will be provided to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of the Fast For Program, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amount not to exceed $172,000.00 for said services from the Title I Fund-572.

8. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO AMERICA’S CHOICE

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with America’s Choice, Inc. for services which will include materials, technology, supplies, professional development and building level support specific to literacy, math and science at Prospect, Chambers, Caledonia, Mayfair, Superior Elementary Schools and Heritage Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amount not to exceed $750,000 for said services from Title I-572 Fund.

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C. Finance Dr. Patricia BlochowiakMs. Pamela McClarin

1. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 2010-2011 PARENT MENTOR GRANT, FUND #516-9102 AND INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION

WHEREAS, the 2010-2011 Parent Mentor Grant, Fund #516-9102 has been awarded to the East Cleveland City School District from the Ohio Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, the total grant award is in the amount of $25,000.00 for the purpose of helping parents of children with disabilities effectively navigate the educational system in partnership with school district personnel, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School District hereby accepts said grant and authorizes the Treasurer to increase the appropriation.

2. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING THE CARRY-OVER TEXTBOOK AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SET-ASIDE BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING AT THE CLOSE OF THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, the 2009-2010 school year had a Textbook and Instructional Material Set-Aside balance remaining in the amount of $258,437.97; and

WHEREAS, the carry-over balance continues to accumulate from year to year and must be accounted for and remain reserved, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School District approves the carry-over balance and authorizes the Treasurer to increase the appropriation.

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3. RESOLUTION TO DECREASE THE APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 FOR THE EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, it is desirable to decrease the appropriation in the General Fund #001 in the amount of $1,810,874.00; and

WHEREAS, the decrease is necessary in order to stay within the parameters of the May 2010 submission of the five-year forecast, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School District authorizes the Treasurer to decrease the appropriation.

4. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PERMANENT APPROPRIATION

WHEREAS, it is necessary by statute to adopt a permanent appropriation for the East Cleveland City School District by October 1st, of each fiscal year and file it with the Cuyahoga County Auditor, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the appropriation is within the parameters of the estimated revenues and carry-over balances, also to be filed with the Cuyahoga County Auditor, and further be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School District hereby authorizes the Treasurer to file such permanent appropriation. (See Exhibit #1.)

5. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE TO VARIOUS FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

WHEREAS, the following advances are necessary as the East Cleveland City School District awaits the proceeds of project cash requests from the Ohio Department of Education, Office of Grants Management

; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School District hereby authorizes the Treasurer to make such advances.

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6. AMEND BOARD RESOLUTION #244/10 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS

WHEREAS, the Board of Education previously contracted with the City of East Cleveland Off-Duty Police Officers as independent contractors to provide police security services during the 2010-2011 school year by Resolution #244/10; and

WHEREAS, the following additional police officer is herewith designated to perform the security detail, as well as other special events, for the purposes of this contract:

Von Eric Harris

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Superintendent to add the officer to the security detail.

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D. Welfare & Public Relations Ms. Gloria Avery-PreaseDr. Patricia Blochowiak

1. ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Cleveland City School District Board of Education accepts the following donation:

SOURCE PURPOSE ITEM VALUE

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VI. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

A. APPOINTMENTS - CERTIFICATED

Subject to the approval of the Board of Education, I recommend the following be appointed to the positions indicated:

a. WVIZ/Early Literacy Learning Part I Grades K-3 (Title II-A: 590) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $800.00)Effective 2010-2011 school year

TiShawn Benson Jacqueline R. LewisTommie D. Bickley-Sanders Miriam LivingstonElsa Blake Jacqueline LucasCheryl Blockson Renee McDonnellTheresa Boyd Steven D. MitchellBertha Brady Vanessa MooreDana Brown Michelle ReeseAngelique Clancy Sonequa ReevesFelicia Curtain Patricia RichburgLeslie Monique Delk Sandra SinghJanis Ernest Sharon SmithTonita Ford Shandora StokesDiane Haynes-Windham Maryann TuscanoCheryl A. Johnson Karen Winston

b. WVIZ/ Teaching Reading in Science Grades 4-6(Title II-A: 590) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $800.00)Effective 2010-2011 school year

Ayesha Barber Dawn MagnascoEllen Bogotay Debra MatthewsCatherine A. Brown Charles McCantsBarbara K. Bucher Carla NeelyMary Alice Conkey Susan RangeEvelyn Dean Vicky RidgePaula Elder Gilda RobertsJason Floyd Katherine M. RyanYuriko Gilbertson Kecia SandersDeitra R. Harrison Irene SpragginsRachel Horowitz Maxine StudmireHope Hughes-Jones Lillian M. TolbertJennifer Hyatt Kimberly Trammell

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Jane Jackson

Stacia Joseph Faith E. WentzShawna LeSure Nyree WilkersonMartha Logan Lakeisha Word

c. WVIZ/ Teaching Writing in the Content Area Grades 7-12 (Title II-A: 590) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $800.00)Effective 2010-2011 school year

Tanya Allen Kimberly HarrellHesham Anis Darlene Helems-AlanizIndrani Bhattacharya Annaliesa HenleyJennifer Bill Rhonda KellyKathy D. Booker Nicole MartinDominica Brandon Bennie F. NealCarmen Bryson Monique Patterson-CeasorShaundallah Campbell Belinda RussellJacqueline Dickerson Suweeyah Salih-NiangCheryl Dowdell Natasha TaylorKaren Edwards-Sancho Jessie WilliamsAndratesha Fritzgerald Wendy ZielinskiAntoinette Hampton

d. Saturday School Elementary Teachers(Title I-572) (Not to exceed $4,000.00)(Contingent Upon Enrollment)Effective: 2010-2011 school year

Crystal Cash Jacqueline LucasJanis Ernest Dave PopeMiriam Livingston

e. Literacy I Institute/Five Essential Components of Reading(Title I: 572) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $800.00)Effective 2010-2011 school year

Crystal Cash Denise CookJason Floyd Jacqueline Lucas

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f. Literacy II Institute/The Pedagogy of Content Area Reading (Title I: 572) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $800.00)Effective 2010-2011 school year

Crystal Cash Denise CookJason Floyd Jacqueline Lucas

g. District Student Discipline Committee(Title II-A: 590) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $750.00) Effective: 2010-2011 School Year

James Akins Jason Floyd Monique PattersonCatherine Brown Carol Godbold Katherine RyanJohn Buckner Kelvin Holland Kecia SandersDennis Bunkley Stacia Joseph Menissa Taylor-PollardCrystal Cash Steven Mitchell Nyree WilkersonJames Copeland Deborah Moore

h. Curriculum Council Members(Title II-A-590) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $800.00)Effective: 2010-2011 School Year

Mary Alice Conkey Byron Lyons Lillian TolbertPaula Elder Debra Matthews Kimberly TrammelAndratesha Fritzgerald Pamela Prince Lori Urogdy-EilerMary Ann Harris Suweeyah Salih-Niang Karen WinstonCourtney Jones Timothy Smith Lakeisha WordTrucilla Lewis Irene Spraggins

i. District Local Professional Development Committee(Title II-A: 590) (Not to exceed $90.00 per meeting)Effective: 2010-2011 School Year

Mary Alice Conkey Alenda Phillips Malcolm WilliamsAndratesha Fritzgerald Pamela Prince Karen WinstonShawna LeSure Jennifer Weiss

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j. Certified Teachers (Per the Negotiated Agreement)Effective: 2010/2011 Academic School Year

Emily Bersaglia Chambers Elementary SchoolSchool PsychologistMA+30, Step 2$40,929.00

Ayesha Abdullah

Marlene King

k. Substitute Teachers(General Fund: 001) ($100.00 per day)Effective: 2010-2011 School Year

Amir Abdulkareem Arneida HowardBruce E. Brown Helen HubbardLynn Brown Aaron JewellJason M. Cardwell Rania JohnsonElizabeth B. Davidson Susan R. MarengoSheila Davis Maryam MuhammadPhyllis East Jermaine L. PorterAriella Epstein Mahlon RhodesLois A. Glass Antuan RoseMarcus Green Andrea L. SwailsShmurah Harrell Elizabeth A. WatkinsLee Harris Hilda Woods

l. Entry Year Mentoring Program/Mentors(Title II-A-590) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $1,100.00) Effective: 2010 -2011 school year

Debbie Calloway James Copeland

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Shaw High School Intervention SpecialistBA, Step 5$41,285.000

Shaw High School EnglishBA, Step 2$37,208.00


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Beatrice Price Michelle Reese

m. Entry Year Mentoring Program/Mentees(Title II-A-590) ($26.15 per hour, not to exceed $1,100.00) Effective: 2010 -2011 school year

Delesia Lockett Mario DouglasKyung Namgoong Heathe Silver-FeldmanJoyce Hunter Quiana JohnsonRichard Felton Albert BenjaminDeanna McCoy Darling HatcherAnita Jerdine Rhonda KellyDominica Brandon Hope Hughes-JonesTheresa Marshall Christina SmithJason Priah Tiffany LovettAmanda Stanoszek Chitra SinghTerrell Husband Melanie CallearNick Delciappo Emily BersagliaAmy Stuhm Marlene KingDarlene Dobbins Quelina JordanAyesha Abdullah

B. SUPPLEMENTAL

1. SupplementalEffective: 2010-2011 Academic School Year

(Amt. not to exceed)Athletic Director

Henderson Deal $5,953.00

Faculty Manager

Robert Ramsey $5,315.00Douglas Newman $4,252.00

1) Shaw High School

Football:

Devlin Culliver Assistant Coach $4,748.00

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Volleyball:

Ernestine Davis Head Coach $2,941.00Alonzo Callahan Assistant Coach $1,630.00Dorsey Trotter Assistant Coach $1,630.00

Cross Country:

Jarrod Katon Head Coach $2,410.00

B. ADMINISTRATIVE - APPOINTMENTS

1. Administrative Appointments

a. Elementary Saturday School Administrator(Title I-572) (Not to exceed $7,500.00)(Contingent Upon Enrollment)Effective: 2010-2011 school year

Pamela Prince

C. APPOINTMENTS - CLASSIFIED

1. New Appointments - Classified

a. Elementary Saturday School Custodians(Title I-572) (per the OAPSE negotiated contract, not to exceed $6,000.00)Effective: 2010 – 2011 school year

Charles Bradley Thomas Lewis

b. Saturday School Bus Drivers(Title I-572) (Per the OAPSE negotiated contract, not to exceed $4,000.00)Effective: 2010 – 2011 school year

Larry Brown Sandra JacksonRonnie Burnett Ramona Manuel-HubbardClara Byrd

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c. Chambers Parent Liaison(Title 1-572) (Not to exceed $3,000.00)Effective: 2010 – 2011 school year

Sylvia Cunningham

d. Heritage Middle School Parent Liaison(Title 1-572) (Not to exceed $3,000.00)Effective: 2010 – 2011 school year

Roberta Cole

e. Substitute Bus Drivers/Dispatchers(General: 001) ($14.97 per hour, contingent upon need)Effective: October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010

Thomas Petty Theresa Williams-Petty

f. Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) Secretary(Title II-A-590) (Amount not to exceed $90.00 per meeting) Effective: 2010-2011 school year

Leona Bostick

g. Paraprofessional I (Title I-572) (Per OAPSE Negotiated Contract) Effective: 2010- 2011 School Year

Kimberly Harrell Step 1$17,065.00

Yolanda Butler Step 3$17,904.00

Francine Hunt Step 0$16,637.00

Rayshaun Williams Step 0$16,637.00

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h. Amend Board Resolution #277/10Paraprofessional I (Title I-572) (Per OAPSE Negotiated Contract) Effective: 2010- 2011 School Year

Change from:

Paraprofessional I (Title I-572) (Per OAPSE Negotiated Contract) Effective: 2010- 2011 School Year

Audra Ameen Step 0$16,637.00

Michael Watts Step 0$16,637.00

Change to :

Paraprofessional II (Title I-572) (Per OAPSE Negotiated Contract) Effective: 2010- 2011 School Year

Audra Ameen Step 0$17,232.00

Michael Watts Step 0$17,232.00

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VI. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

H. PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

Subject to the approval of the Board of Education, I recommend that the following be given permission to attend the meetings indicated and that they be reimbursed for their expenses from the General Fund (unless otherwise indicated) in accordance with Board Policy:

Nanetta Hullum David VanLeer

Alternative Education Challenge Grant Data TrainingColumbus, OH September 14, 2010No Cost

Ronald BaileySteven ChandlerBrian DickensJessica JonesTryreno Sowell

Statewide Linkage Coordinators MeetingGovernor’s Office for Closing the Achievement GapSeptember 15, 2010Columbus, OHTitle I-572 ($125.00)

Ian Cooper Ohio Education Data Systems Association Fall Conference Ohio Education Data Systems AssociationColumbus, OHSeptember 15-17, 2010EMIS-432 ($568.00)

Dominica BrandonMelanie CallearDarlene DobbinsRichard FeltonAnita M. JerdineRhonda KelleyTiffany LovettTherese MitchellChitra SinghChristina R. SmithAmy Stuhm

Transition Resident Educator Program for Beginning TeachersEducational Service Center of Cuyahoga CountyValley View, OHSeptember 21, 2010November 9, 2010January 24, 2011March 28, 2011May 11, 2011Title II-A-590 ($300.00)

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Karen Winston Educator Standards Board MeetingOhio Department of EducationColumbus, OHSeptember 27-28, 2010October 25-26, 2010November 29-30, 2010January 24-25, 2011No Cost

Dr. John R. Buckner Career Technical 2010 Best Practices ConferenceAssociation for Career Technical EducationOregon, OHSeptember 29-October 1, 2010Carl D. Perkins-524 ($733.00)

Deborah Gibson Education and Training Early Childhood Education Fall MeetingOhio ACTEMarion, OHOctober 4, 2010Carl D. Perkins-524 ($276.45)

Pamela Prince Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education ProgramsColumbus, OHOctober 12-15, 2010Title I-572 ($2,020.00)

Mary Alice ConkeySteven MitchellCatherine Brown

Leadership Strategies for Ensuring RTI SuccessSchool Specialty Literacy and InterventionOctober 13, 2010Cuyahoga Falls, OHNo Cost

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VII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

A. Approval of the following student managed activities for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

ACTIVITY NAME BUILDING FUND NUMBER

JROTC Shaw High School 200-9355

Student Newspaper Shaw High School 300-9690

Class of 2011 Shaw High School 200-9001

National Honor Society Shaw High School 200-9194

Yearbook Shaw High School 200-9011

Drama Shaw High School 200-9113

Mock Trial Shaw High School 200-9114

Cheerleaders Heritage Middle School 200-9673

Yearbook Heritage Middle School 300-9681

Student Council Heritage Middle School 200-9608

Junior Honor Society Heritage Middle School 200-9142

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IX. NEW BUSINESS-NEXT REGULAR MEETING: TBA

X. EXPRESSIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY

XI. ADJOURNMENT

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