To be approved at the Board of Education meeting May 9, 2000. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 25, 2000, REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. The Shaker Heights Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at 5:32 p.m. at Shaker Heights Middle School, 20600 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio. Members present: Mr. Steven S. Kaufman, Mrs. Nancy R. Moore, Mrs. Carol J. Ribar, Ms. Freda J. Levenson. Member absent: Rev. Marvin A. McMickle President Levenson presided and indicated that Rev. McMickle would be delayed. Upon the presentation of the Minutes of the March 14, 2000, regular meeting, Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded by Mrs. Ribar, to approve the minutes as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson. The motion carried. 00-04-52 Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Mark Freeman, Mrs. Ribar moved, seconded by Mrs. Moore, to approve the following personnel items: Certified Non-Bargaining/Non-Administrative Appointment for the 1999-2000 School Year Weiss-Flynn, Penny - Class B.A. + 30, step 1 - Effective April 10, 2000 Teachers Recommended for Tenure Teachers eligible for continuing contracts (tenure) shall be those teachers who have successfully taught for the Shaker Heights City School District, possess a professional or permanent teaching certificate and who have served three years in the District or have previously held tenure in Ohio. Allen, Veronica Veronica Allen was a student teacher, substitute teacher, and tutor in the District before her full- time appointment to the Onaway faculty for the 1997-98 school year. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Hiram College and is completing her Master’s Degree at Cleveland State University. She is recommended for tenure by Barbara Whitaker, principal of Onaway Elementary School. Appel, Lee
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To be approved at the Board of Education meeting May 9, 2000.
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 25, 2000, REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING.
The Shaker Heights Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at5:32 p.m. at Shaker Heights Middle School, 20600 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio.Members present: Mr. Steven S. Kaufman, Mrs. Nancy R. Moore,Mrs. Carol J. Ribar, Ms. Freda J. Levenson.Member absent: Rev. Marvin A. McMickle
President Levenson presided and indicated that Rev. McMickle would be delayed.
Upon the presentation of the Minutes of the March 14, 2000, regular meeting, Mr. Kaufmanmoved, seconded by Mrs. Ribar, to approve the minutes as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
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Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Mark Freeman, Mrs. Ribar moved, seconded byMrs. Moore, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified
Non-Bargaining/Non-Administrative Appointment for the 1999-2000 School Year
Weiss-Flynn, Penny - Class B.A. + 30, step 1 - Effective April 10, 2000
Teachers Recommended for Tenure
Teachers eligible for continuing contracts (tenure) shall be those teachers who have successfullytaught for the Shaker Heights City School District, possess a professional or permanent teachingcertificate and who have served three years in the District or have previously held tenure in Ohio.
Allen, Veronica
Veronica Allen was a student teacher, substitute teacher, and tutor in the District before her full-time appointment to the Onaway faculty for the 1997-98 school year. She received her Bachelorof Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Hiram College and is completing her Master’sDegree at Cleveland State University. She is recommended for tenure by Barbara Whitaker,principal of Onaway Elementary School.
Appel, Lee
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Lee Appel was a special education teacher aide and home instructor in the District before hisappointment to the Woodbury faculty as a fifth-grade teacher in the 1997-98 school year. Hereceived his Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Toledo and is completing hisMaster’s Degree in Educational Administration from Ursuline College. He is recommended fortenure by Delores Groves, principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Bassin, Valerie
Valerie Bassin was a student teacher and substitute teacher in the District before she joined theHigh School faculty as a Spanish teacher in the 1997-98 school year. She received her Bachelorof Arts Degree in Elementary Education and Spanish from Hiram College and her Master ofEducation Degree in Educational Administration from Cleveland State University. She isrecommended for tenure by Jerry Mitchell, interim principal of Shaker Heights High School.
Brewster, Katherine
Katherine Brewster was a substitute teacher in the District before being appointed as a long-termsubstitute, part-time music teacher, and then full-time music teacher in 1998-99. She received herBachelor of Music Degree from Northwestern University and completed coursework for hereducational certificate at Cleveland State University. She also received a Master of Music Degreeand a Master of Musical Arts Degree from Yale University. She is recommended for tenure byDelores Groves, principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Cachat, Christine
Christine Cachat was a long-term substitute and tutor in the District before her appointment to theFernway faculty in the 1997-98 school year. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree inEducation from Baldwin Wallace College and her Master of Arts Degree in Education, also fromBaldwin-Wallace College. She is recommended for tenure byGeorge Cannon, principal of Fernway Elementary School.
Casey, Beth
Beth Casey began her career in Shaker as a Physical Education teacher at the Middle School inthe 1996-97 school year. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications fromJohn Carroll University and completed coursework for her educational certificate in PhysicalEducation and Health at Cleveland State University where she is currently completing herMaster’s Degree. She is recommended for tenure by Neil Glazer, principal of Shaker MiddleSchool.
Chasten, Ella
Ella Chasten began her career in Shaker as a social studies teacher at the Middle School in the1997-98 school year. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Ohio State Universityand her Master of Education Degree from John Carroll University through the school-basedprogram. She is recommended for tenure by Neil Glazer, principal of Shaker Middle School.
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Coelho, Luiz
Luiz Coelho joined the Shaker faculty in the 1997-98 school year as an instrumental musicteacher at Woodbury Elementary School and a team teacher at the High School. He came toShaker with eight years of teaching experience at The Cleveland Institute of Music and TheCleveland Music School Settlement. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from SUNYPurchase in clarinet performance, his Master of Music Degree from Temple University, and anArtist Diploma from The Cleveland Institute of Music, also in clarinet performance. Hecompleted the coursework for his educational certificate at Cleveland State University. He isrecommended for tenure by Delores Groves, principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Davis, Sarah
Sarah Davis is a Shaker graduate who joined the High School faculty as a social studies teacher inthe 1996-97 school year. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University ofVirginia and her Master of Education Degree from George Washington University. She isrecommended for tenure by Jerry Mitchell, interim principal of Shaker Heights High School.
Farinacci, Dan
Dan Farinacci was a substitute teacher in the District before his appointment to the Woodburyfaculty as a sixth grade teacher in the 1995-96 school year. He received his Bachelor ofEducation Degree from the University of Toledo and is completing his Master’s Degree inCounseling from Cleveland State University. He is recommended for tenure by Delores Groves,principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Farmer, Lisa
Lisa Farmer is a Shaker graduate who served the District as a substitute teacher before herappointment to the Lomond faculty as an elementary teacher in the 1997-98 school year. Shereceived her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Development from Spelman College and herMaster of Education Degree from Harvard University. She is recommended for tenure by LarrySvec, principal of Lomond Elementary School.
Feitler, Michele
Michele Feitler began her career in Shaker as a science teacher at the High School in the 1997-98 school year. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Earlham College and her Masterof Arts Degree in Teaching from Kent State University. She is recommended for tenure by JerryMitchell, interim principal of Shaker Heights High School.
Flox, Cari
Cari Flox, a Shaker graduate, joined the Middle School faculty as a special education teacher inthe 1998-99 school year. She came to Shaker with fifteen years of teaching experience in Grove
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City, Ohio where she also held tenure. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree inEducation from Miami University and has completed post-graduate work at The Ohio StateUniversity. She is recommended for tenure by Neil Glazer, principal of Shaker Middle School.
Greenberger, Judith
Judith Greenberger joined the Mercer faculty as a school psychologist for the 1997-98 schoolyear with eight years of previous experience in Ohio. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degreefrom the University of Miami and her Master of Arts Degree in Education from GeorgeWashington University. She completed coursework for her school psychologist educationalcertificate at John Carroll University. She is recommended for tenure by Patricia Heilbron,principal of Mercer Elementary School.
Hagstrand, Sally
Sally Hagstrand was a substitute and part-time social studies teacher before her full-timeappointment to the High School faculty in the 1997-98 school year. She came to Shaker withten years of teaching experience in the Mayfield Schools where she also held tenure. Shereceived her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Comprehensive Social Studies from Ashland University.She is recommended for tenure by Jerry Mitchell, interim principal of Shaker Heights HighSchool.
Heide, Ruth
Ruth Heide joined the Shaker faculty as an elementary teacher at Woodbury School for the1997-98 school year with sixteen years of teaching experience in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Heights,and Lakewood schools where she also held tenure. She received her Bachelor of ScienceDegree from Northwestern University and her Master of Education Degree in Curriculum andInstruction from John Carroll University. She is recommended for tenure by Delores Groves,principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Kastner, Tammy
Tammy Kastner was a substitute teacher for the District before her appointment as a tutor andpart-time teacher and then as a full-time teacher at Mercer in the 1998-99 school year. Shereceived her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University ofPittsburgh and is completing her Master of Arts Degree from John Carroll University. She isrecommended for tenure by Patricia Heilbron, principal of Mercer Elementary School.
King, L. Cameron
Lisa Cameron King served as a substitute teacher and a part-time music teacher for the Districtbefore her appointment as a full-time elementary music teacher at Boulevard school in the 1996-97 school year. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education from Hiram
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College and is completing her Master of Education Degree at the University of Akron. She isrecommended for tenure by Rebecca Kimberly, principal of Boulevard Elementary School.
McGuan, Martin
Martin McGuan was a student teacher in the District before his appointment to the Onawayfaculty for the 1997-98 school year. He came to Shaker with two years of teaching experience inIllinois. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from John CarrollUniversity and is currently completing his Master’s Degree at Cleveland State University. He isrecommended for tenure by Barbara Whitaker, principal of Onaway Elementary School.
Morgan, Charlie, II
Charlie Morgan began his career in Shaker as a science teacher at the High School in the 1997-98 school year. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State University andhis Master of Education Degree from The Ohio State University. He is recommended for tenureby Jerry Mitchell, interim principal of Shaker Heights High School.
Munday, Patti
Patti Munday was a special education tutor in the District before her appointment to the HighSchool faculty as a special education teacher in the 1996-97 school year. She came to Shakerwith two years of teaching experience in Michigan and Perrysburg, Ohio. She received herBachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from Bowling Green State University and herMaster of Education as a Professional Teacher from John Carroll University. She isrecommended for tenure by Jerry Mitchell, interim principal of Shaker Heights High School.
Roberts, Kristin
Kristin Roberts was appointed full-time to the Onaway faculty as a teacher and tutor in the 1997-98 school year before her full-time teaching appointment in the 1999-2000 school year. Shecame to Shaker with five years teaching experience in Denver, Colorado. She received herBachelor of Arts Degree from Wheaton College and her Master of Education Degree inCurriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University. She is recommended for tenure byBarbara Whitaker, principal of Onaway Elementary School.
Ryan, Patricia
Patricia Ryan served Shaker for ten years as a special education teacher aide before herappointment to the Woodbury faculty in the 1997-98 school year as a skills improvement teacher.She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree and her reading certification from Cleveland StateUniversity where she also received her Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.She is recommended for tenure by Delores Groves, principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Salazar, Christine
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Christine Salazar was a substitute teacher and skills tutor in the District before her appointment tothe Woodbury faculty as a fifth grade teacher for the 1997-98 school year. She received herBachelor of Arts Degree and her Master of Education Degree from The Ohio State University.She is recommended for tenure by Delores Groves, principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Scanlon, William
William Scanlon joined the High School faculty as a physical science teacher for the 1996-97school year with one year of teaching experience in West Virginia. He received his Bachelor ofScience Degree from Pennsylvania State University and his Master of Education Degree fromJohn Carroll University. He is recommended for tenure by Jerry Mitchell, interim principal ofShaker Heights High School.
Schwartz, Deena
Deena Schwartz was appointed full-time to the Woodbury faculty as a teacher and tutor in the1997-98 school year before her full-time appointment as a fifth grade teacher in the 1998-99school year. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida State University and herMaster of Education Degree from Florida Atlantic University. She is recommended for tenure byDelores Groves, principal of Woodbury Elementary School.
Sekicky, Natalie
Natalie Sekicky joined the Shaker faculty as an English and journalism teacher at the High Schoolfor the 1997-98 school year with three years of teaching experience in Tallmadge, Ohio. Shereceived her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her Master of Arts in Teaching fromKent State University. She is recommended for tenure by Jerry Mitchell, interim principal ofShaker Heights High School.
Singerman, Donita
Donita Singerman was a long-term substitute and tutor in the District before her appointment tothe Lomond faculty in the 1998-99 school year. She brings over ten years of teaching experiencefrom Euclid where she also held tenure. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree inEducation and her Master of Education Degree from Cleveland State University. She isrecommended for tenure by Larry Svec, principal of Lomond Elementary School.
Waag, Eric
Eric Waag joined the Shaker High School faculty as a school psychologist for the 1997-98 schoolyear with three years of experience in the Positive Education Program. He received his Bachelorof Arts Degree in Psychology and his Master of Arts Degree in Clinical and Counseling
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Psychology from Cleveland State University. He is recommended for tenure by Jerry Mitchell,interim principal of Shaker Heights High School.
Temporary Employees: Tutors, Substitute Teachers, Substitute Nurses for the 1999-2000 School Year
Salary Reclassification for the 1999-2000 School Year(pursuant to collective bargaining agreement)Effective January 24, 2000
Adie, Jeffrey - M.A., step l to M.A. + 15, step lAllen, Veronica - B.A. + 15, step c/d to M.A., step c/dBlakeslee-Vokes, Elizabeth - B.A., step c to B.A. + 15, step cBrown, Katherine - M.A., step p-3 to M.A. + 15, step p-3Brunton, Eric - B.A. + 15, step p-3 to M.A., step p-4Enie, Marc - B.A., step b to B.A. + 15, step bKastner, Tammy - B.A. + 15, step b to M.A., step bKeitlen, Todd - M.A., step h to M.A. + 15, step hMcGuan, Martin - B.A. + 15, step e to M.A., step eOster, Elisabeth - M.A., step b/c to M.A. + 15, step b/cSkitzki, Raymond - M.A. + 15, step s-4 to M.A. + 30, step s-4Sobisch, Laurie - M.A. + 15, step k/l to M.A. + 30, step k/lSweigert, Robin - B. A., step c to B.A. + 15, step cTobey, Addie - B.A., step d to B.A. + 15, step dWilcher-Norton, Barbara - M.A. + 15, step r-1 to M.A. + 30, step r-1
Change of Rate for Individual Substitute Teachers for the 1999-2000 School Year
Norrie, Jill - (Grade 1/Lomond School) - Class M.A. - Effective April 24, 2000
Sorejs, Lola - (Spanish/High School) - Class B.A. - Effective March 27, 2000
Curriculum Writing and Instructional Planning for the 1999-2000 School YearAuthorization is requested for staff members to participate in instructional planning. These activitieswill not exceed 20 units per individual. A unit refers to one-half day of service at $60.
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Program PlanningUp to 5 units per individual
Miller, Larry
Special Assignment for the 1999-2000 School YearAuthorization is requested for staff members to participate in the following activity:
Advanced PlacementUp to 8 units
MacDonald, Susan
Supplemental Contracts for the 1999-2000 School Year
Middle School
Fitch, Angelique - Women’s Locker Room Supervisor - 1.333 x 1Harrell, Angela - Interscholastic Track Coach (Women) - 6.0 x 1Morgan, Charlie - Interscholastic Track Coach (Men) - 6.0 x 1Moroney, William - Interscholastic Softball Coach - 6.0 x 1Williams, Kelley - Interscholastic Softball Coach (Half-Time) - 3.0 x 1
High School
Harger, Nathan - Lacrosse Assistant Coach - 6.5 x 1Zakutny, Meredith - Junior Softball Assistant Coach - 2.25 x 1
Onaway School - Special Supplemental
Meyer, Cynthia - Jump Rope Club - .05 x 20
Middle School - Special Supplemental
Durny, Joseph - Baseball B Coach - .1 x 30
Lunchroom Supervisors for the 1999-2000 School Year
Hawkins, Lori - Effective January 2, 2000Paskewitz, Lena - Effective January 2, 2000
Personnel for School Athletic Events for the 1999-2000 School Year
Salkin, Randy
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Leaves of Absence for the 1999-2000 School Year
Aquiline, Karen - (SLD Tutor/Onaway School) - Effective May 5, through June 9, 2000 (caregiver)
Byerman, Alexandra - (Skills Tutor/Onaway School) - Effective May 15, through June 9, 2000(caregiver)
Klopp, Luz-Elena - (Spanish/High School) - Effective March 31, through June 9, 2000 (caregiver)
Leaves of Absence for the 2000-2001 School Year
Stewart, Hallie - (LOA/Mercer School) - Effective August 28, 2000 through June 15, 2001 (general)
Villari, Margaret - (LOA/Boulevard School) - Effective August 28, 2000 through June 15, 2001(caregiver)
Resignations
Aquiline, Karen - (Special Education Tutor/Onaway School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000school year - 1 year of service
Banks, Christine - (Caregiver Leave/Onaway School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year -3 ½ years of service
Chisolm, Adrienne - (Special Education Tutor/Middle School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000school year - 2 years of service
Distelrath, Amy - (Caregiver Leave/Woodbury School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year- 7 years of service
Herd, Sylvia - (School Psychologist/Onaway School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year -12 years of service
Hess, Betty - (Advanced Mathematics/Woodbury School) - Effective July 1, 2000 - 27 ½ years ofservice (retirement)
Humphreys, Lisa - (Caregiver Leave/Middle School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year -5 years of service
Mayer, Margaret - (LOA/Woodbury School) - Effective end of the day June 9, 2000 - 12 years ofservice
Pryor, Mary - (Grade 3/Onaway School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year - 19 ½ yearsof service (retirement)
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Seabrook, Nancy - (Grade 6/Woodbury School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year - 27years of service (retirement)
Schutter, John - (Science/High School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year - 32 years ofservice (retirement)
Sharkoff, Kathy - (Caregiver Leave/Boulevard School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year- 7 years of service
Shulman, Leslie - (Skills Tutor/Boulevard School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year - 2years of service
Skinner, Lisa - (Mathematics/Middle School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year -2 years of service
Wisham, Evelyn - (School Nurse/High School) - Effective end of the 1999-2000 school year - 21years of service (retirement)
Classified
Appointments for the 1999-2000 School Year
Abbott, April - (Secretary/Warehouse) - Step f - Effective April 11, 2000
Terry, Carolyn - (Instructional Assistant/Middle School) - step d of the Teacher Assistant SalarySchedule - Effective April 24, 2000 through June 9, 2000
Change in Assignment
Walsh, Karen - (Senior Administrative Secretary/Treasurer) - Class CC, grade 2 - Effective April 3,2000
Change in Classification
Caldwell, Margaret - (Director of Communications) - Class X, grade 5 - Effective May 1, 2000
Quarles, Debra - (Technician/Woodbury) - step I - Effective April 3, 2000
Substitute Teacher Aide for the 1999-2000 School Year
Kelley, Tomara
Substitute Secretarial Technicians for the 1999-2000 School Year
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Graves, Jean - Effective March 20, 2000
Substitute Cafeteria Worker for the 1999-2000 School Year
Adams, Marletta - Effective February 1, 2000Bey, Isis - Effective March 28, 2000Boston, Sherine - Effective March 27, 2000Henry, Bernice - Effective January 18, 2000Henderson, Doris - Effective March 30, 2000Hicks, Donna - Effective April 25, 2000
Substitute Security for the 1999-2000 School Year
Allen, Ronald - Effective February 14, 2000Clark, Carl - Effective February 14, 2000Ivey, Laurence - Effective February 14, 2000
Lunchroom Aides for the 1999-2000 School Year
Adams, Marletta - Effective February 1, 2000Bey, Isis - Effective March 28, 2000Boston, Sherine - Effective March 27, 2000Henderson, Doris - Effective March 30Henry, Bernice - Effective January 18, 2000Hicks, Donna - Effective April 25, 2000Salett, Pamela - Effective April 24, 2000Starling, Annie - Effective March 30, 2000
Student Aides for the 1999 - 2000 School Year
Anderson, Eric - Effective February 24, 2000Duca, Amanda - Effective March 10, 2000Fontanez, Leslie - Effective April 14, 2000Johnson, Christian Joe - Effective February 8, 2000
Tutoring Center Study Assistant for the 1999-2000 School Year
Homick, Jennifer - Effective January 14, 2000
Extension to Leave of Absence
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Perkins, Barbara - (Cook’s Helper/Woodbury) - Effective March 31, 2000 through April 13, 2000
Suspension
Thomas, Lynne - Effective March 23, through April 13, 2000Wilson, Latrice - Effective March 23, through April 24, 2000
Termination of Employment
Wilson, Latrice - Effective at the end of the day April 24, 2000
Resignations
Hill, James - (Custodian/Woodbury School) - Effective at the end of the day July 28, 2000 -13 years of service (retirement)
Mudd, Eric - (Instructional Assistant/Middle School) - Effective April 3, 2000 - 7 months of service
Mays, Yoroba - (Special Education Aide/Boulevard School) - Effective end of the dayJune 2, 2000 - 1 year of service
Thomas, Lynne - (Bus Driver/Transportation) - Effective April 14, 2000 - 2 years, 5 months ofservice
Certified Non-Renewals
Effective at the end of the 1999-2000 school year
Beers, ElizabethBlue, ReginaldBruell, LaurieCarroll, MaureenDurny, JosephHouk, JanetJeewek-Taylor, Mary
Oster, ElisabethPaige, TarrahSchwartz, GeorgetaSpinner, CharlesTrepka, DianeZucca, Matthew
During discussion by Board members, the following question and comments were made: A Boardmember asked that the process of tenure recommendations be explained and William Trost,Personnel Administrator, gave an overview of the Tenure process. Superintendent Mark Freemancommented on the exceptionally strong group of teachers being recruited and hired.
Following discussion and questions, Board President Levenson called for a vote.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
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At this time, 5:40 p.m., Rev. Marvin A. McMickle joined the meeting.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Mark Freeman, Mrs. Moore moved, seconded by Mrs.Ribar, to accept Base Bid, Plus Alternate 2, Plus Substitution with Specialized Construction for theShaker Heights Middle School Track and Soccer Field Repair and Replacement in the amount of$268,200.
During discussion by Board Members, the following question was made: A Board member asked forclarification of the soccer field project. Mr. Moody responded.
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Following discussion, President Levenson called for a vote.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
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Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Mark Freeman, Mrs. Moore moved, seconded by Rev.McMickle, to accept the Base Bid Plus Packages 1, 2, 3 and 4 with Kiczek Builders for WoodburyElementary School Window Replacement in the amount of $775,000.
During discussion by Board Members, the following question was made: Mr. Moody discussed thedetails of the Woodbury replacement window project. A Board member asked about fuel and energysavings. Mr. Moody responded that a savings is expected.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson. The motioncarried.
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Superintendent Mark Freeman presented the District Highlights:
SHAKER FED CHALLENGE TEAM HEADED FOR WASHINGTON
The team of Beth Dolinsky, Austin Frank, Alex Kolb, Jon Munetz, and Gordon Scott, winnersof the Fourth District title in the Federal Reserve Challenge, will travel to Washington this week for thenational competition before the Fed’s Board of Governors. This evening, the team will give anoverview of its research on monetary policy, which will form the basis for its presentation inWashington. This is the second consecutive year Shaker Heights has won the District title. The team iscoached by economics teacher Diana Jones.
STUDENT ARTIST EARNS TOP HONORS IN COLUMBUS
Shaker Heights High School senior Natalie Shook received the 2000 Governor’s Award ofExcellence and was selected as “Top 25” in the 2000 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition.Additional art award winners will be recognized at the May Board meeting.
DISTRICT RECEIVES $286,500 IN GRANTS FOR ACHIEVEMENT PROJECT
The Cleveland and George Gund foundations have committed a total of $286,500 to the ShakerHeights City School District for expanded efforts to close the achievement gap between Shaker’swhite and African American students. Although Shaker has many high-achieving African Americanstudents, a persistent gap remains between the two groups in the aggregate. The grants will enable usto build on existing efforts and to seek research-based solutions.
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Specifically, the grants will support the District’s work with Ronald Ferguson, a Cleveland nativewho is now a lecturer and senior research associate at Harvard University. Ferguson, an emergingnational authority on the achievement gap, has surveyed Shaker students and uncovered factors hebelieves may lie at the heart of the problem.
Existing student programs such as the Minority Achievement Committee (MAC) at both the HighSchool and the Middle School will be expanded and introduced into lower grades. The District willimplement new parent education and support efforts -- in conjunction with groups such as Partnership2000 and Caring Communities Organized for Education -- to share ideas with parents about ways tomaximize achievement and to effectively inform parents about resources the School District makesavailable to help students. The District will also develop a speakers’ bureau and organize professionaldevelopment sessions aimed at helping teachers to elicit the best performance from each student. Aportion of The Cleveland Foundation’s grant has been set aside to help build local scholarly capacityto address achievement issues.
STATE AWARDS SECOND GRANT FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Two grants from the Ohio Department of Education have assisted the School District and the ShakerYouth and Family Counseling Center in the creation of an alternative programfor students in grades K-6 who have difficulty functioning in the regular learning environment. Studentswho are consistently “acting out” or are seriously disruptive in their classroom are, in cooperation withtheir parents and the school, referred to the Youth and Family Counseling Center for 3 to 5 days ofintensive academic and behavioral work with a team of school counselors, psychologists, socialworkers and tutors. They set goals for appropriate behaviors upon return to the regular classroom,teach the student new interpersonal and social skills, and work with parents for consistent parentingskills that will facilitate positive growth and development.
The pilot program, funded with a $100,000 grant for the period May 1999 - September 2000, hasbeen so successful that the state has made a second grant, in the amount of $165,000, to continue andexpand on the program. Under the broadened program, trainers from the County-run PositiveEducation Program will provide summer training and ongoing support to Shaker teachers helpingdisruptive students behave appropriately in the classroom.
PRINCIPAL SEARCHES PROCEED
Preliminary candidate interviews have begun for the principalships at Shaker Heights High School andWoodbury Elementary School. The search firm assisting the District with the search for the HighSchool principal has forwarded the names of several well-qualified candidates, and senior staffmembers have initiated the interviewing process. Several strong candidates are also underconsideration for the Woodbury position.
SHAKERFEST EVENTS IN FULL SWING
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Shakerfest, the District’s annual celebration of learning at the arts, continues this evening with aconcert by the Middle School’s Symphonic Band, three Concert Bands, and Horn Choir.
The High School Theatre Department will present its Spring Ensemble Show, “Remembered Gate,”later this week. The production will include an original movement piece and music from the WorldWar II era, performed by the Senior Ensemble. Joining the Senior Ensemble are the Junior andAdvanced Ensembles, students from the Middle School 8th Grade Choir and London Tour membersof the Shaker A Cappella Choir, as well as guest instrumentalists. The run opens with a senior adultpreview at 2 p.m. tomorrow, with performances at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Forreservations, call the box office at 295-4287.
STUDENT MUSICIANS, ACTORS TOUR ENGLAND
Approximately 100 members of the High School’s A Cappella Choir, Orchestra, and Senior ActingEnsemble traveled to England for a cultural spring vacation. The groups performed in London andCambridge before joining with students from the Music College in Stratford-upon Avon for a jointconcert. Sightseeing stops included Windsor Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and the Tower ofLondon. The tour was directed by music department head Robert Schneider, with assistance fromtheatre arts department head James Thornton and several other staff members and volunteerchaperones.
MEXICAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED
Early this month, Shaker Heights High School welcomed 11 students from a Mexico City high schoolfor a two-week visit that included trips to local museums, professional ball games, Niagara Falls, visitsto after-school Spanish clubs at elementary schools, and a guest spot on a Spanish language radioprogram on local station WCSB. The students, one teacher and one chaperone from the Universidaddel Valle de Mexico stayed with 13 host families in Shaker Heights. School officials and ShakerHeights Mayor Judith Rawson welcomed the students in a special assembly on April 11. The Mexicanexchange was established last year as Shaker’s fifth international exchange program.
At this time, Superintendent Mark Freeman introduced Dr. Neil Glazer, Principal of Shaker HeightsMiddle School, who welcomed the Board.
Dr. Glazer, 7th grade student Brian Wood, 8th grade student Alexandra Russo, parent Cindy Craft,guidance counselor Danny Young, and faculty member Laurie Rodney, gave a presentation on theShaker Middle School Teaming Program.
During discussion by Board members the following questions and comments were made: A Boardmember asked of the challenges of teaming? A Board member asked if the District had surveyed theresults of teaming? A Board member noted the lack of response to the survey. A Board memberasked if it is being studied how teaming affects achievement? A Board member asked if there are anyadditional needs as students move through the hallways? Dr. Glazer responded to these inquiries.
At this time, President Levenson called for Board reports.
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President Levenson reported on the school voucher effort.
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bryan Christman, Treasurer, Mrs. Moore moved, and secondedby Rev. McMickle, that the financial statements for March 2000 be accepted and placed on file foran audit.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
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Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bryan Christman, Treasurer, Rev. McMickle moved, seconded byMrs. Ribar, that in accordance with Section 135.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, the following interiminvestments be ratified:
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
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Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bryan Christman, Treasurer, Rev. McMickle moved, seconded byMrs. Moore, that the following supplemental appropriation resolutions be approved:
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WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education has received grants from the Northeast RegionalProfessional Development Center and the Ohio Foreign Language Association to create a ForeignLanguage Professional Development Project for both the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 fiscal years inthe amount of $900.00;
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education on August 16, 1999, adopted permanent annualappropriations for the 1999-2000 budget which did not include this increase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shaker Heights Board of Education amend itspreviously adopted appropriation accounts:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of this Board be directed to certify a copy of thisresolution to the Cuyahoga County Auditor.
2.
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WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education has received a teaching grant from the MarthaHolden Jennings Foundation to create a grant for Coordinating the Ohio Regional Educators ofForeign Language for the 1999-2000 fiscal year in the amount of $6,200.00;
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education on August 16, 1999, adopted permanent annualappropriations for the 1999-2000 budget which did not include this increase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shaker Heights Board of Education amend itspreviously adopted appropriation accounts:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of this Board be directed to certify a copy of thisresolution to the Cuyahoga County Auditor.
3.
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education has received a grant from the Ohio Departmentof Education for Network Connectivity for the 1999-2000 fiscal year in the amount of $21,696.00;
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education on August 16, 1999, adopted permanent annualappropriations for the 1999-2000 budget which did not include this increase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shaker Heights Board of Education amend itspreviously adopted appropriation accounts:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of this Board be directed to certify a copy of thisresolution to the Cuyahoga County Auditor.
4.
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education has received a grant from the Ohio Departmentof Education to create an Alternative Education Program for both the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001fiscal years in the amount of $165,000.00;
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WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education on August 16, 1999, adopted permanent annualappropriations for the 1999-2000 budget which did not include this increase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shaker Heights Board of Education amend itspreviously adopted appropriation accounts:
SP OPFUND COST FUNC OBJECT UNIT DESCRIPTION APPROPRIATION
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of this Board be directed to certify a copy of thisresolution to the Cuyahoga County Auditor.
5.
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education has received a grant from The ClevelandFoundation to create an Improving Student Achievement Project for the 1999-2000, 2000-2001,and 2001-2002 fiscal years in the amount of $206,560.00;
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education on August 16, 1999, adopted permanent annualappropriations for the 1999-2000 budget which did not include this increase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shaker Heights Board of Education amend itspreviously adopted appropriation accounts:
SP OPFUND COST FUNC OBJECT UNIT DESCRIPTION APPROPRIATION
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of this Board be directed to certify a copy of thisresolution to the Cuyahoga County Auditor.
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WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education has received a grant from The George GundFoundation to create an Improving Student Achievement Project for the 1999-2000, 2000-2001,and 2001-2002 fiscal years in the amount of $80,000.00;
WHEREAS, the Shaker Heights Board of Education on August 16, 1999, adopted permanent annualappropriations for the 1999-2000 budget which did not include this increase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Shaker Heights Board of Education amend itspreviously adopted appropriation accounts:
SP OPFUND COST FUNC OBJECT UNIT DESCRIPTION APPROPRIATION
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of this Board be directed to certify a copy of thisresolution to the Cuyahoga County Auditor.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson. The motioncarried.
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Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bryan Christman, Treasurer, Mrs. Moore moved, seconded byMrs. Ribar, that in accordance with Auditor of State Circular 81-9 and Board of Education Policy,the following 1999-2000 Student Activity Purpose, Goals and Budget be approved:
Mexico Exchange Program Shaker Heights High School
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
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At this time, President Levenson accepted questions and comments from the audience: An audiencemember expressed a concern about the student-teacher ratio for advanced classes at the MiddleSchool and asked that the Board consider placing greater emphasis on the evaluation portion of theteaming program to maintain achievement along with the open enrollment process.
Another audience member asked for the date set by the Board for public presentation of theContinuous Improvement Plan. President Levenson responded that the meeting is scheduled for theMay 30, 2000 Board meeting, at 5:30 p.m., at the Administration building. An audience memberasked for clarification of college prep classes.
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At 7:20 p.m., Mr. Kaufman moved, seconded by Mrs. Ribar, for the Board to go into executivesession to discuss personnel matters.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Mrs. Ribar moved, seconded byMr. Kaufman, to adjourn.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Kaufman, Rev. McMickle, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Ribar, Ms. Levenson.The motion carried.
