MINUTES OF THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting of March 31, 1997
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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