Lorain City Schools Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
December 12, 2022-5:00 P.M.
Lorain High School-1st Floor LCCC Building-Board Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM
By Bill Sturgill
2. ROLL CALL
Bill Sturgill, Barbie Washington, Courtney Nazario, Mark Ballard, Jay Ferguson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Item 3.01
3.01 Pledge
Led by Bill Sturgill
4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS-4.01
4.01 Pat Coleman and Melissa Cheers recognize Pablo Oquendo for his achievements. Mr. Coleman stated that Pablo wrote him a letter sharing some of his encounters. Everyone is in awe of Pablo and the many things he does. Pablo stated that he would like to open a karate dojo where others can learn to defend themselves both physically and mentally and help them overcome any adversity they may be facing. Each year the district will honor one Lorain High student with the Pablo Oquendo's Principal Award of Excellence. This student will be one who is a leader, one who breathes accomplishment, and one who has overcome adversity.
Mrs. Cheers congratulated Pablo and his mother, Mrs. Richie. Mrs. Cheers stated she has had the pleasure of witnessing Pablo and his many talents over the years.
Mr. Ballard stated that he was speaking to the President of Central State and the first thing he identified Lorain with was Pablo Oquendo. Mr. Ballard thanked Pablo for leaving a legacy everywhere he goes.
Mr. Cawthon thanked Pablo and his brother for their musical talents each time they perform at the National Honor Society ceremonies for the district.
5. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC-None
22-R-173 APPROVE OR AMEND AND SIGN MINUTES-Item 6.01
6.01 Approval or Amend and Sign Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on November 28, 2022.
Motion by Mark Ballard second by Jay Ferguson Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, Barbie Washington, Courtney Nazario, Jay Ferguson
7.01 OLD BUSINESS-None
22-R-174 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TREASURER-Item 8.01-8.04
8.01 Approval of Donations:
1. Monetary donation of $2,600.00 from Robotics Education and Competition Foundation for the Robotics Club at Longfellow Middle School.
2. Monetary donation of $1,000.00 from Dematic Corp. for the Robotics Club at Longfellow Middle School.
3. Donation of coats valued at $1,250.00 from Gardening in the District for the student's in need at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School.
4. Monetary donation of $4,500.00 from Bendix Commercial Vehicle System, LLC, for the Robotics Club at Longfellow Middle School.
5. Monetary donation of $1,000.00 from CareSource for the Winter Wonderland event for Lorain City Schools.
6. Donation of tickets, stuffed animals, and water bottles valued at $366.00 from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the students at Frank Jacinto Elementary School.
7. Donation of winter coats valued at $1,200.00 from Good Neighbor Thrift Store for students in need within the Lorain City School District.
8. Donation of clothes and Christmas presents valued at $5,000 from Hail Mary's Restaurant to students at Frank Jacinto Elementary School.
8.02 Approval of a contract with the Educational Service Center of Medina County, for the 2022-2023 school year. This is an ESSER expenditure not to exceed $8,500.00.
8.03 November's Five-Year Forecast Presentation
8.04 Approval of the Appropriations for 2022-2023, Estimated Resources & 412 Certificate.
Motion by Courtney Nazario second by Mark Ballard
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, Barbie Washington, Courtney Nazario, Jay Ferguson
22-R-175 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CEO-PERSONNEL MATTERS-9.01-9.09
Dr. Graham recognized Dr. Mark Ballard for receiving his doctorate of Sacred Arts in Music from the WWMI Bible Institute and Seminary. Dr. Graham also thanked Drew Stevens for his diligence in being cautious of spending and providing amazing leadership to our district. Dr. Graham also talked about item 10.13. This is a contract that will aid in the district's attendance campaign. The person who runs this organization is Dr. Graham's father-in-law. This is completely volunteer work and the money that is received goes directly to buying the parts for the next bike. Dr. Graham also thanked Lorain's Healthy Hair and Styles for coming to the district's Winter Wonderland event to provide haircuts to over 60 students.
9.01 Approval of appointments:
9.02 Approval of resignations and retirements:
9.03 Approval of salary adjustments:
9.04 Approval of leave of absence for the 2022-2023 school year:
9.05 Approval of Supplemental Contracts for the 2022-2023 school year:
9.06 Approval of Athletic Supplemental Contracts for the 2022/2023 School Year:
9.07 Approval to pay the following administrators for CPI training. To be paid at their hourly rate:
John Monteleone
Toi Shorts
Jill Griebe
Christine Miller
Mayra Coughlin
Karen Taylor
9.08 Approval of an MOU with LEA to add Assistant Drama and Musical Director supplemental to 27.04 J of the Agreement:
9.09 Approval of an MOU with LEA to add Wellness Room Facilitator and Dance Coordinator supplemental to 27.04 J of the Agreement:
Motion by Mark Ballard second by Jay Ferguson
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, Barbie Washington, Courtney Nazario, Jay Ferguson
22-R-176 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CEO-OPERATIONS MATTERS-10.01-10.13
Resolution:22-R-176
Name of Department: Operations
Name of Department Head: Mary Mayse
10.01 Approval of a contract with AA Fire Protection for Winter Fire Suppression/Hood Cleanings System Testing and Inspection In Lorain City School Buildings FY 2022-23: This is a maintenance, food service, and general fund expenditure not to exceed $10,346.32.
10.02 Approval of Independent Service Contract with Leslie M Huston to provide transportation consulting services for our District: The consulting service will be at the rate of $45.00 per hour and not exceed $4,800.00.
10.03 Approval of a resolution for Transportation "In Lieu Of" FY 2022-23:
The Lorain City School District has examined school bus routes, time schedules, student residence locations, school locations, and available school conveyances; and such examination reveals that currently transportation services by school conveyance include, but not be limited to St. Jude School, Elyria; St. Mary, Elyria; Elyria Community School, Elyria; St. Joseph School, Amherst; First Baptist Church School, Elyria; Silver Lining; Westwood Middle; Westpark Community Middle; Lake Ridge Academy; West side Christian Academy; Magnificat High School; and St. Joseph School, Avon Lake, is impractical. The School District has determined that such transportation is impractical because: A) the cost of providing such transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, and personnel is exorbitant; and B) the number of students involved makes such transportation unfeasible, and C) such transportation would disrupt transportation schedules requiring the addition of a bus
or the changing of the school day or both.
The School District has determined that the students herein named are legally entitled to transportation according to ORC3327.01. Under the provisions of ORC3327.01, the School District shall compensate the parents/guardians of said student, herein named and other students as it becomes necessary, an amount of which shall be equal to the average cost of transportation per pupil during the immediately preceding year as computed by the State.
Resolution:22-R-176
Name of Department: Technology
Name of Department Head: Drew Stevens
10.04 Approval to install Interactive Flat Panels that will replace old Smart Boards at Longfellow: This is an ESSER expenditure not to exceed $68,250.00.
10.05 Approval to renew the Cisco Voice Systems for the district: This is a general funds expenditure not to exceed $18,250.97.
10.06 Approval to purchase replacement parts for the sound system replacement at Longfellow: This is an ESSER expenditure not to exceed $32,803.00.
Resolution:22-R-176
Name of Department: Federal Programs & Grants
Name of Department Head: Rachel Tansey
10.07 Approval of a contract with Healthy Hair and Styles to provide haircuts for students during the Winter Wonderland Family Event: This is a wellness funds expenditure not to exceed $1,000.00.
10.08 Approval of a contract with Amplify for software services literacy assessment used by elementary schools for the 2022-23 school year: This is an ESSER expenditure not to exceed $547.00.
10.09 Approval of a contract with the National School Dropout Prevention Center for professional development services for the 2022-23 school year. This is a Title IIA expenditure not to exceed $8,000.00.
10.10 Approval of an Amendment to a contract with Men of Courage for a mentoring program for students at Palm, Stevan Dohanos, and Admiral King Elementary Schools during the 2022-23 school year: This is a Title IV expenditure not to exceed $6,825.00.
Resolution:22-R-176
Name of Department: Athletics
Name of Department Head: Bryan Koury
10.11 Approval of a contract with Oberlin College Recreation Department for the 2022-2023 LHS Boys and Girls Indoor Track team to enter into a facility rental agreement for the use of their indoor track facility for practice at $120.00 per session / not to exceed 30 sessions:
Resolution:22-R-176
Name of Department: Curriculum & Instruction Elementary
Name of Department Head: Bill Ohle
10.12 Approval of a contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for social studies textbooks for grades K-5: This is a general fund expenditure not to exceed $62,370.00.
10.13 Approval of a contract with Elyria Bicycle Education Center, Inc:
Motion by Barbie Washington second by Mark Ballard
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, Barbie Washington, Courtney Nazario, Jay Ferguson
12. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT-OTHER MATTERS-None
13. NEW BUSINESS-None
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND REQUESTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS-14.01
14.01 Mr. Ferguson asked for an update of where the district's students are in regard to HB410, sometime in January.
Mr. Ballard commented on the great team that is in the district. He thanked Dr. Graham for bringing on such a great crew.
15. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC-None
16. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT BOARD MEETING-Item 16.01
16.01 Announcement of Next Board Meeting- Organizational Meeting & Regular Meeting-January 9, 2022, at 5:00 PM.
*LHS-1st Floor LCCC Building-Board Room*
22-R-177 EXECUTIVE SESSION-17.01-17.02
17.01 Entered Executive Session at 5:26 PM
Motion by Mark Ballard second by Courtney Nazario
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, Jay Ferguson, Courtney Nazario, Barbie Washington
WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of the following matters:
A. To consider one or more, as applicable, of the check-marked items with respect to a public employee or official:
1. ___Appointment 5. ___Promotion
2. _X_Employment 6. ___Demotion
3. ___Dismissal 7. ___Compensation
4. ___Discipline 8. ___Investigation of charges/complaints
(unless a public hearing is requested)
B. To consider the purchase of property for public purposes or for the sale of the property at competitive bidding.
C. Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
D. Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
E Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.
F. Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoiding prosecution for a violation of the law.
G. Confidential information related to marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance, if the following
conditions apply:
- The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under the statutes set forth in RC 121.22(G)(8)(1) or involves public infrastructure improvements or the extension of utility services that are directly related to an economic development project; and
- A unanimous quorum of the board of education determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lorain City School District Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on items _A2, B, & D__as listed above.
17.02 Exited Executive Session at 6:13 PM
Motion by Barbie Washington second by Mark Ballard
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, Jay Ferguson, Courtney Nazario, Barbie Washington
22-R-178 ADJOURNMENT- Item 18.01
18.01 Adjournment-Meeting Adjourned at 6:13 PM
Motion by Mark Ballard second by Jay Ferguson
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, Jay Ferguson, Courtney Nazario
No: Barbie Washington
APPROVED
DATE: December 12, 2022
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Bill Sturgill, President
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Tia Kearney, Treasurer