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AGENDA THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING BOARD PRESIDENT –DR.UNA H.R. KEENON SHAW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITERIA – 7:00 P.M. MONDAY,AUGUST 20, 2012 I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG II. ROLL CALL BY TREASURER III. COMMUNICATIONS IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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AGENDA

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

OF THE

EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

BOARD PRESIDENT – DR. UNA H.R. KEENON

SHAW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITERIA – 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

II. ROLL CALL BY TREASURER

III. COMMUNICATIONS

IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

A. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MS. PAMELA MCCLARIN

DR. PATRICIA BLOCHOWIAK

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V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

B. EDUCATION MS. EVE LYNN WESTBROOKS

MS. GLORIA AVERY-PREASE

1. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE 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 Program, is mandated to establish aMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the East Cleveland City School District,and

Whereas, the MOU to be established with the East Cleveland City School Districtregarding the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act that was passed byCongress in December 2007, mandates that the federal government place an increasedemphasis on enhanced collaboration and coordination of Head Start services by HeadStart agencies with the educational agency serving the community involved and withschools in which children participating in the Head Start Program will enroll followingthe program and

WHEREAS, CEOGC and the East Cleveland School District agree to the terms asoutlined in the memorandum of understanding; therefore be it

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

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2. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH

CUYAHOGA COUNTY UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN

WHEREAS, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), on the behalf of the Office of EarlyChildhood (OEC), desires to engage the East Cleveland City Schools to providetechnical and professional services to assist UPK in meeting mandates with the State ofOhio, and

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City Schools will provide full day, full year,comprehensive, early care and educational services for a minimum of twenty (20) pre-kindergarten children attending Prospect Elementary for which UPK will pay anamount not to exceed $23,800.00 for 2012- 2013 school year; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Superintendent to enter into an agreementto provide the designated services, and be it further

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to invoice Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program in Cuyahoga County for said services.

3. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH

CUYAHOGA COUNTY UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN

WHEREAS, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), on the behalf of the Office of EarlyChildhood (OEC), desires to engage the East Cleveland City Schools to providetechnical and professional services to assist UPK in meeting mandates with the State ofOhio, and

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City Schools will provide full day, full year,comprehensive, early care and education services for a minimum of sixty-four (64) pre-kindergarten children attending Superior Elementary for which UPK will pay anamount not to exceed $76,160.00 for 2012- 2013 school year; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Superintendent to enter into an agreementto provide the designated services, and be it further

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to invoice Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program in Cuyahoga County for said services.

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4. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Horizon HealthServices to provide one-on-one Nursing and Substitute Nursing Care for the 2012-2013school year at a cost of $95,000.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $95,000.00 for said services from the General Fund.

5. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with AchievementCenter for Children to provide consultation for district teachers and specialists to workwith building based Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Teams for the 2012 –2013 school year at a cost of $85,000.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $85,000.00 for said services from the General Fund.

6. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

SPORTS AND SPINE PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Sports andSpine Physical Therapy, Inc. to provide districtwide Individualized Education Programservices in the form of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy for the 2012 –2013 school year at a cost of $70, 00.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $70,000.00 for said services from General Funds.

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7. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULES AND ROUTES

FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District Board of Education must adoptand implement transportation schedules and routes prior to the beginning of the schoolyear; and

WHEREAS, copies of the transportation schedules and routes are available for publicreview in the offices of the Superintendent, Business Manager and the TransportationDepartment; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that under the provisions of ORC 3327.01, the transportation

schedules and routes are hereby approved as presented hereto as Exhibit A.

8. RESOLUTION DECLARING IMPRACTICALITY OF TRANSPORTATION AND

OFFER TO PROVIDE PAYMENT TO PARENTS IN LIEU OF DISTRICT

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, identified students have been determined to be residents of this schooldistrict, and eligible for transportation services; and

WHEREAS, after careful evaluation of all available options, it has been determined thatit is impractical to provide transportation for these student(s) to their selected schools;and

WHEREAS, the following factors as identified in Ohio Revised Code 3327.02 have beenconsidered:

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;4. Whether similar or equivalent service is provided to other pupils eligible for

transportation;5. Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts

current transportation schedules; and6. Whether other reimbursable types of transportation are available; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Cleveland City School District Board of Education herebyapproves the declaration of impracticality to transport for the identified students, andoffering them payment in lieu of transportation.

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9. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO KYLE

WILLIAMS

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Kyle Williams toprovide thirty-eight weeks of Suzuki Rainbow Strings and Cello continuing educationsessions for fifty students at Chambers Elementary School during the 2012-2013 schoolyear at a cost of $30,000.00 therefore, be it

RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amount not toexceed $30,000.00 for said services from the General Fund-001.

10. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with the EducationalService Center to provide Educational Coaches for the 2012–2013 school year at a costof $100,000.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $100,000.00 for said services from General Fund-001.

11. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

GERARDO COLON JR.

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Gerardo ColonJr. to provide seven hundred hours of technical assistance in the areas of ground ladders,fire behavior, loss control, hazardous materials, extrication/rescue, rope training, firedetection/suppression systems and outside activities/drills as part of the required twohundred-forty hour Firefighting Training Certification for the 2012-2013 school year at acost not to exceed $17,500.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $17,500.00 for said services from the Career and Tech. General Fund-001.

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12. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

TIFFANY HOLMES

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Tiffany Holmesto assist with the delivery of the Criminal Justice and Private Security curriculum to thejuniors and seniors and assist in certifying the students in various state and nationalcertifications for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $28,080.00, thereforebe it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $28,080.00, for said services from the Career and Tech. General Fund-001.

13. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

STEPHANIE N. HALL

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Stephanie N.Hall to provide instruction to Criminal Justice Juniors and Private Security Seniors in theareas of legal corrections and the Ohio Revised Code for the 2012-2013 school year at acost not to exceed $5,200.00, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $5,200.00 for said services from the Career and Tech. General Fund-001.

14. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

ANDRE HAYNESWORTH

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with AndreHaynesworth to provide instruction and support to the Shaw High Criminal JusticeJuniors and private security certification for Criminal Justice seniors and assist in FEMAcertification and substance abuse awareness for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost notto exceed $10,400.00 therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $10,400.00 for said services from the Career and Tech. General Fund-001.

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15. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

NARAYAN STITT

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Narayan Stitt toprovide instruction to Criminal Justice Juniors and Private Security Seniors in the areasof legal issues and the Ohio Revised Code for certification and college credit at a cost notto exceed $2,600.00 therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $2,600.00 for said services from the Career and Tech. General Fund-001.

16. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

RAPHAEL S. SMITH

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Raphael S. Smithto provide three hundred fifty (350) hours of physical fitness training, healthy living andstress reduction education for Criminal Justice students and Fire Technology students forthe 2012-2013 school year at a cost of $9,750.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amount not toexceed $9,750.00 for said services from the Career and Tech. General Fund 001.

17. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

BEVERLY A. SMITH

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with Beverly A. Smithto assist the culinary arts instructor in preparing students for daily food preparation,safety and sanitation requirements, inventory control and monitoring kitchen activitiesfor one hundred seventy-nine days at thirty hours per week at Shaw High School, for the2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $27,974.00; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $27,974.00 for said services from the Career and Tech. General Fund-001.

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V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

C. FINANCE MS. PAMELA MCCLARIN

MS. EVE LYNN WESTBROOKS

1. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE SHAW HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2012 #200-9012 REPRESENTING A GIFT TO THE SHAW HIGH

SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNT #200-9013

WHEREAS, it is necessary to allow for a transfer of the remaining balance of fundsfrom the Shaw High School Class of 2012 as a gift to the Shaw High School Class of2013 Student Activity Account representing the operating budget for that program, and

WHEREAS, all class officers have affixed their signatures to a letter requesting such,therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School Districthereby approves said transfer from the Shaw High School Class of 2012 to the ShawHigh School Class of 2013 Student Activity Account. (See exhibit #1.)

2. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 2013 COMPETITIVE GRANT AWARD FOR

THE 537-9013 SHAW SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT 1003G

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District has made application and hasbeen granted the 2013 Shaw Federal School Improvement 1003G Program Grant, and

WHEREAS, the Federal Grant award is as follows:

Title I School Improvement 1003G 537-9013 $1,295,000.00

therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School Districtaccepts the 2013 Shaw Competitive School Improvement 1003G Federal Grant Award.

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3. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN

GRANT #019-9403

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District has been granted the UniversalPre-Kindergarten Grant 019-9403, and

WHEREAS, the Grant award is as follows:

Universal Pre-Kindergarten 019-9401 $76,160.00

Universal Pre-Kindergarten 019-9403 $23,800.00

therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School Districtaccepts the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Grant Award.

4. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE TITLE III LIMITED ENGLISH

PROFICIENT GRANT #019-9622

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District has been granted the Title IIILimited English Proficient Grant 019-9622 through the Educational Service Centerof Cuyahoga County, and

WHEREAS, the Grant award is estimated as follows:

Title III Limited English Proficient 019-9622 $1,575.00

therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School Districtaccepts the Title III Limited English Proficient Grant Award.

5. RESOLUTION TO ENROLL IN THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’COMPENSATION GROUP RETROSPECTIVE RATING PROGRAM WITH

THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS AND THE

OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will enroll in the Ohio Bureauof Workers’ Compensation Group Retrospective Rating Program with the OhioAssociation of School Business Officials and the Ohio School Boards’ Associationbeginning January 1, 2013 and

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WHEREAS, the Group Retrospective Rating program will use CompManagement,Inc. as the organization’s representative and

WHEREAS, for the services provided the East Cleveland City School district willpay CompManagement, Inc. an annual fee of $10,030.00 to administer the program,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Superintendent toenter into an agreement for the Group Retrospective Rating Program and;

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Treasurer toencumber and pay $10,030.00 for said services from the General Fund-001.

6. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO

K12 SCHOOL CONSULTANTS, LLC.

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District has contracted with K12School Consultants, LLC. to verify the residency of students and provide follow upinvestigation services, and

WHEREAS, K12 has provided SOES Verification Services with the OhioDepartment of Education, and

WHEREAS, K12 has anticipates identifying more students from the originalcontract amount not to exceed $10,000.00; therefore it be

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay anamount not to exceed $10,000.00 for said services, at an amount equal to $550.00 inrespect to students being located and verified by the Consultant and the OhioDepartment of Education, from the General Fund-001.

7. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE LEASE AGREEMENT

WITH CITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LTD.

WHEREAS, City Management Group, Ltd. (“City Management”), owns certain realproperty located in the City of East Cleveland, County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio,commonly known as 14461 (Bus Garage), and 14481 (Warehouse) Euclid Avenue(the “Property”) within the School District; and

WHEREAS, the District desires to lease the “Property from City Management” forschool purposes;

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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,

SECTION 1. The Board hereby authorizes and approves the leasing of the

property for the School District at the monthly rental amounts of $2,250.00 for said BusGarage: and $1,750.00 for said Warehouse, in addition to the costs associated with gas,electric, water and other utility services.

SECTION 2. The Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an

amount not to exceed $4,000.00 per month ($48,000.00 annually) for said leasepayments, and the necessary funds to cover utility costs from the General Fund-001.

SECTION 3. The Board hereby authorizes and approves the School

District to enter into a real estate lease agreement with “City Management” for the leaseof the property.

SECTION 4. The Superintendent, or her designee are hereby authorized to execute the

Lease, and are also hereby authorized to execute any other agreements, or otherdocuments necessary in connection with the Agreement.

SECTION 5. All formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to

the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and alldeliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formalaction, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirementsincluding Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TUITION AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, school districts, boards of mental retardation and development disabilities,county educational service centers and other facilities are authorized pursuant to Chapter3323 and Section 3327.04 of the Ohio Revised Code to provide or contract foreducational services, including special education, and

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District Board of Education desires to availitself of such programs for the benefit of applicable students; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the East Cleveland City School District Board of Education authorizesthe Superintendent or her representative to enter into an agreement for said services withthe designated school districts, boards of mental retardation and developmentaldisabilities, county educational service centers and other facilities as indicated below,and further be it

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RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay funds in theamounts of the per pupil cost as indicated in the agreements.

PROVIDER TERM OF AGREEMENT FEES

ASG Education Services, Inc. 2012-2013 School Year Per Agreement(Leap Program)

9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO THE

CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with the City of EastCleveland to provide a School Resource Officer (namely, Christopher J. Cargile) whowill provide family and psycho-social counseling support for students, parents and staff,as well as assist in ensuring a safe and orderly environment at Shaw High School duringthe 2012-2013 academic school year at a cost of $37,820.00, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $37,820.00 from the General Fund-001.

10. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO THE

CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND

WHEREAS, the East Cleveland City School District will contract with the City of EastCleveland to provide a School Resource Officer (namely, Paula Robinson) who willprovide family and psycho-social counseling support for students, parents and staff, aswell as assist in ensuring a safe and orderly environment at Heritage Middle Schoolduring the 2012-2013 academic school year at a cost of $42,180.00, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Treasurer to encumber and pay an amountnot to exceed $42,180.00, from the General Fund-001.

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11. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AND PAYMENT TO THE

ILLUMINATING COMPANY

WHEREAS, in 2008 the Board began using the services of the Ohio Schools Council(“OSC”) to cooperatively purchase electricity for the District’s buildings; and

WHEREAS, the Board made payments to the OSC for its electricity accounts with theIlluminating Company. However, the OSC failed to make payments on the Board’selectricity accounts for Shaw High School and Prospect Elementary; and

WHEREAS, in January 2009, the OSC mistakenly claimed that the Board had overpaidon its electrical accounts and, as a result, issued to the Board a “refund” check in theamount of $516,870.82; and

WHEREAS, the OSC never informed the Board: (1) that the OSC failed to pay theelectricity accounts for Shaw High School and Prospect Elementary; (2) that the alleged“refund” was actually the funds that the Board had paid for electricity at Shaw HighSchool and Prospect Elementary were accumulating and delinquent due to the OSC’snonpayment; and

WHEREAS, the Illuminating Company had no procedure to determine the completenessof payments from OSC for electricity usage by the District until an audit led to a letter onSeptember 22, 2011, in which the Illuminating Company notified the Board that it wasdelinquent in its payment of the electricity accounts for Shaw High School and ProspectElementary in the amount of $757,495.84; and

WHEREAS, the Illuminating Company agreed to reduce the debt by fifteen percent(15%), resulting in a balance of $643,871.46 to settle the delinquent accounts; and

WHEREAS, the Board and the Illuminating Company negotiated a RepaymentAgreement wherein the Board agrees pays approximately $13,414.00 per month for aterm of forty-eight (48) months as full settlement of the delinquent electricity accountsfor Shaw High School and Prospect Elementary; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the EastCleveland City School District, County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio that the Boardhereby agrees to enter into the Agreement with the Illuminating Company to settle thedelinquent electricity accounts for Shaw High School Prospect Elementary, which wereaccumulated through no fault of the Board, and directs the Treasurer to make all requiredpayments under the Agreement to settle the delinquent account with the IlluminatingCompany.

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12. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MCMANUS, DOSEN &COMPANY TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MEDICAID SCHOOL PROGRAM

(MSP) MANDATED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOBS AND FAMILY

SERVICES (ODJFS).

WHEREAS, in accordance with the mandates of the Ohio Department of Jobs andFamily Services (ODJFS) and Federal government directives to conduct an audit of theMedicaid School Program (MSP), and

WHEREAS, the scope of services defined by ODJFS is to include tracking sample claimpayments back to the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and the plan of care and conductan audit check to ensure that the service providers truly participated in the randommoment time study, and

WHEREAS, the fee for said services is $6,300.00 for Cost reporting period October 1,2010 to June 30, 2011 and $6,300.00 for Cost reporting period July 1, 2011 to June 30,2012; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the East Cleveland City School Districtauthorizes the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Industrial Appraisal Companyand to encumber and pay said obligations.

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V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

D. WELFARE & PUBLIC RELATIONS MS. GLORIA AVERY-PREASE

MS. PAMELA MCCLARIN

1. ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Cleveland City School District Board ofEducation accepts the following donations:

SOURCE PURPOSE ITEM VALUE

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VI. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

1. MASTER AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the Board and the East Cleveland Education Association (ECEA) areparties to a Master Agreement which will expire on August 17, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Master Agreement contains the following language:

“The Salary Schedule for the 2012-2013 school year shall be reopened fornegotiations at least 45 days prior to August 18, 2013;” and

WHEREAS, the Board desires through a Memorandum of Understanding to approve atwo percent (2%) increase to resolve the salary reopener.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the EastCleveland City School District, East Cleveland, Ohio, that:

Section 1: The Board hereby approves the attached Memorandum of Understanding

and salary schedule that shall be in effect for the 2012-2013 school year.

Section 2: The Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, Treasurer, and

Superintendent to execute and deliver the successor Master Agreement on behalf of the

Board.

Section 3: It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning

and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an Open Meeting of thisBoard, and that all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted insuch formal action were in meetings open to the public and in compliance with all legalrequirements, including O.R.C. '121.22.

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A. APPOINTMENTS - CERTIFICATED

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

1. New Appointments – Certified

a) Substitute Teachers(General Fund: 001) ($100.00 per day)Effective: 2012-2013 School Year

Annie Banks Deangelo Little

Selwyn Barfield Anntwinette Martin

Emma Barnett Antonia Martin

Ronald Berger Synella Norris

David C. Brown Josephine Palmer

Lynn Brown Darlene Paschal

Keisha Brown-Williams Jermaine Porter

Deborah Cochran Gregory Prince

Barbara Currie Audrey RoysterMary Davis Jon Marc Saginario

Sheila Davis Michelle Thomas

Henderson Deal Paulette Tyner

Janice Edmonson Elizabeth Ann Watkins

Victor Ezirim Gail WebsterIola Foy Elissa WeizmanLois Glass Sandra WillisTerri Grays Randi WillsMariestella Harris Tiffany WilsonKaren Hicks Hilda Woods

Sharon Leak

b) Certified Teachers (Per the Negotiated Agreement)Effective: 2012-2013 Academic School Year

Shanti A. Coaston Intervention SpecialistMA+30, Step 1$42,207.00

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c) Amend Board Resolution 168/12 Winter Sports: Heritage Wrestling Coach

(Amt. not to exceed)From:

Nim Bryant Assistant Coach $2,285.00

To:Nim Bryant Assistant Coach $2,633.00

B. ADMINISTRATIVE - APPOINTMENTS

1. Administrative Appointments(One-Year contract effective August 2012 through July 31, 2013)

Kamal Chatman PrincipalHeritage Middle School

Schedule IMA+15, Step 2$91,696.00

C. APPOINTMENTS- CLASSIFIED

1. New Appointments - Classified

a) Business Service III – Communications Secretary(General Fund - 001) (Per OAPSE negotiated agreement)Effective: 2012-2013 school year

Rashuda Davis Step 8$44,636.80 per year

b) Cook/Cashier Cafeteria II – Shaw High School(General Fund - 001) (Per OAPSE negotiated agreement)Effective: 2012-2013 school year

Gwendolyn McCants Step 3$17,068.32 per year

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c) Cook/Cashier Cafeteria II – Heritage Middle School(General Fund - 001) (Per OAPSE negotiated agreement)Effective: 2012-2013 school year

Jacqueline Ward Step 6$18,921.60 per year

d) Cook/Cashier Cafeteria II – Shaw High School(General Fund - 001) (Per OAPSE negotiated agreement)Effective: 2012-2013 school year

Cynthia Perryman Step 0$15,215.04 per year

e) Secretary – Mayfair Elementary School(General Fund - 001) (Per OAPSE negotiated agreement)Effective: 2012-2013 school year

Barbara Roscoe Step 8$32,320.00 per year

f) Substitute Cafeteria Lunch Aide(General Fund - 001) ($10.87 per hour)(Per OAPSE negotiated contract)Effective: 2012-2013 school year

Yulonda Bush Georgia ReeseElsie Duncan Doris Wilson-SmithJacqueline Jones Kamille YanceyVeronica Lawrence

E. RESIGNATION FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSE – CLASSIFIED

1. Resignation for Retirement Purpose - Classified

Dierdre White Business Service IVHuman Resources SecretaryCentral Office

Effective: January 1, 2013

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VI. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

A. PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

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

John Buckner, Ed.D.Myrna Loy CorleyPaula ElderPamela Prince

OTES Evaluator TrainingOhio Department of EducationValley View, OHSeptember 4-6, 2012No Cost

Thomas Moritz Ohio School Bus Mechanics Association Fall WorkshopOhio School Bus Mechanics AssociationColumbus, OHSeptember 25-26, 2012General Fund-001 ($819.00)

Kamal ChatmanGilda RobertsShawna LeSureMonique Ceasor

OTES Evaluator TrainingOhio Department of EducationValley View, OHAugust 20-22, 2012No Cost

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VII. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

VIII New Business-Next Regular Meeting:

IX. Expressions from the Community

X. Adjournment