The Board of Education of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio held a special meeting in the public meeting room of the Board Building, at 2155 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights, Ohio, on March 31, 1997 at 6:30 p.m.

Mrs. Sumner, President, called the special meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

Present at Roll Call: Mrs. Christine Sumner, President

Mr. Stephen Wertheim, Vice President

Mrs. Denise Brown Thigpen

Mr. Eric Silverman

Mrs. Claudette Woodard

Also Present: Dr. Paul W. Masem, Superintendent

Mr. Robert E. Burmeister, Treasurer

Members of the Central Office Staff

Patrons of the School District

Representatives of the News Media

No. 97-03-044 It was moved by Mr. Silverman, seconded by

Mrs. Woodard that the Board move into Executive

session to hear the appeal of a disciplinary

action related to Student "A".

Vote on the motion was as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Silverman, Mr. Wertheim, Mrs. Sumner,

Mrs. Woodard, Mrs. Thigpen

Nays: None

The Board moved into Executive session at 6:37 p.m. and ended at 7:10 p.m.

The special meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m.

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Presentation of Awards

Mrs. Keri Sharpe, President of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Council and PTA, gave a brief presentation explaining the purpose of Reflections.

The Reflections Art Contest Winners were presented with awards for winning in their respective categories and grade levels.

Noble Elementary School Presentations

Ms. Jaenetta Russell, Fifth Grade Teacher at Noble Elementary School, introduced students from the fifth grade at Noble Elementary School, who gave a presentation of "Marsville: Simulation of a Visit to Mars". Board Members participated in activities and demonstrations were performed by the students. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to students, teachers and Ms. Patricia Rahmon, Principal of Noble School for their continuous effort and achievement in excellence in learning.

First Reading of Cosmetology Course of Study

Board members asked questions concerning the Cosmetology Course of Study. Dr. Patricia Ackerman, Executive Director of Curriculum/Instruction, answered questions regarding placement and State licensing of students.

Second Reading of Diversified Health Occupation Course of Study

The second reading of the Diversified Health Occupation Course of Study was discussed.

Approval of New Board Policy #3370  Disposal of School District Personal Property

It was recommended that the Board approve New Board Policy #3370  Disposal of School District Personal Property. The policy governs the disposal of all district personal property by any district employee. The disposal of district personal property will at all times conform to procedures codified by Ohio Revised Code Sections 3313.17 and 3313.41 (see official minutes).

No. 97-03-045 It was moved by Mr. Silverman, seconded by

Mrs. Woodard that the New Board Policy be

approved.

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Vote on the motion was as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Wertheim, Mrs. Sumner, Mrs. Woodard,

Mrs. Thigpen, Mr. Silverman

Nays: None

Approval of 1997-98 County Service Agreement through the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County

It was recommended that the Board approve the 1997-98 County Service agreement between Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District and the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County (see official minutes).

No. 97-03-046 It was moved by Mr. Silverman, seconded by

Mrs. Thigpen that the County Service Agreement be

approved.

Vote on the motion was as follows:

Ayes: Mrs. Sumner, Mrs. Woodard, Mrs. Thigpen,

Mr. Silverman

Nays: None

Abstain: Mr. Wertheim

Suspension of Employee "A"

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools and members of his staff recommend an eight (8) day suspension, without pay, for Employee "A", School Bus Driver of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; and

WHEREAS, said suspension had been recommended on grounds of endangering students, destruction of Board property, and neglect of duty, as set forth in a letter dated March 21, 1997 to Employee "A" from the Business Manager, Alan P. Wolf; and

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WHEREAS, Employee "A" has been afforded the opportunity to meet with the Business Manager on March 21, 1997, and given the opportunity, prior to the Board meeting of March 31, 1997, to present reasons why this suspension should not take place.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, Cuyahoga County, Ohio that the Board does hereby find and determine that there has been good and just cause for the eight (8) day suspension of Employee "A" for the reasons aforestated.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on the grounds and for the reasons aforestated, an eight (8) day suspension, without pay, be imposed on Employee "A" effective Wednesday, April 2, 1997 through Friday, April 11, 1997.

No. 97-03-047 It was moved by Mr. Silverman, seconded by

Mrs. Woodard that the suspension be approved.

Vote on the motion was as follows:

Ayes: Mrs. Woodard, Mrs. Thigpen, Mr. Silverman,

Mr. Wertheim, Mrs. Sumner

Nays: None

Dr. Paul Masem, Superintendent, presented an organizational chart to the Board of Education to illustrate the districts proposed administrative reorganization.

No. 97-03-048 It was moved by Mr. Silverman, seconded by

Mrs. Woodard that the Board move into Executive

session to discuss Personnel matters.

Vote on the motion was as follows:

Ayes: Mrs. Thigpen, Mr. Silverman, Mr. Wertheim,

Mrs. Sumner, Mrs. Woodard

Nays: None

The Board moved into Executive session at 8:35 p.m. and ended at 9:07 p.m.

The special meeting reconvened at 9:08 p.m.

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Approval of Suspension of "Student A"

It was recommended that the Board of Education amend the action of the Superintendent in the suspension of "Student A", appeal having been heard in Executive session on March 31, 1997, by expunging the charge relating to vandalism and expunging two days of the suspension.

No. 97-03-049 It was moved by Mrs. Woodard, seconded by

Mrs. Thigpen that changes to the suspension of

"Student A" be approved.

Vote on the motion was as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Wertheim, Mrs. Sumner, Mrs. Woodard,

Mrs. Thigpen

Nays: Mr. Silverman

No. 97-03-050 It was moved by Mr. Silverman, seconded by

Mrs. Woodard that the meeting be adjourned.

Vote on the motion was as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Wertheim, Mrs. Sumner, Mrs. Woodard,

Mrs. Thigpen, Mr. Silverman

Nays: None

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

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Christine M. Sumner, President

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Robert E. Burmeister, Treasurer

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