The Hudson Board of Education will vote on 2 percent pay raises for administrators and non-union employees Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the high school media.
Among 20 administrators scheduled to receive raises, Superintendent Steve Farnsworth is scheduled to receive a 2 percent wage increase to $141,831. Two other administrators are schedule to receive one-time pay adjustments, but the agenda doesn't specify the amount of the adjustments.
The list of administrators and new salaries is in the agenda, which follows:
Hudson City School District
Hudson, Ohio
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2013
7:00 P.M.
I. Opening of the Meeting - Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Mr. DiMauro _____
Mrs. Engelman _____
Mr. Field _____
Mr. Mushock _____
Mr. Zuro _____
IV. Student Representative - Mr. Ben Tiemann
V. Commendations
School Board Recognition Month
VI. Educational Focus
Kindergarten Update - Mrs. Doreen Osmun, Director of Curriculum
and Instruction and Mr. Phillip Herman, Assistant Superintendent
Compensation Presentation - Mr. Steven DiMauro, Vice President,
Board of Education and Mr. Phillip Herman, Assistant Superintendent
VII. Public Comments Concerning Agenda Items
VIII. Consent Agenda Treasurer - Mrs. Kathryn Sines
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approve the following items:
A. Purchase Orders
PO Name Amount Reason
13002596 Summit County ESC $17,099.28 Invoice predates PO
13002066 Summit County ESC $6,063.46 Invoice predates PO
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. DiMauro_____, Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____,
Mr. Mushock_____, Mr. Zuro_____
IX. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Treasurer - Mrs. Kathryn Sines
A. Approval of Minutes
Be It Resolved That: The minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 2012,
the special meeting of January 3, 2013, and the organizational meeting of January
10, 2013 be approved.
B. Financial Report
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approves the December 2012 financial report.
C. ETPI (Education Tax Policy Institute)
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approve the renewal of ETPI (Education Tax Policy Institute) consulting service
for 2013, in the amount of $1,500.00. No increase from last year.
D. Confidential Agreement
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson Board of Education enters into a confidential
agreement for the provision of a student's partial medical expenses.
E. Gifts and Grants
1. $1,000.00 - New Dimensions Program - Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schultz, 2073 E.
Highgate Court, Hudson, OH 44236.
2. $600.00 - New Dimensions Program - The New Dimensions Fund, 2073 E.
Highgate Court, Hudson, 44236.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____, Mr. Mushock_____,
Mr. Zuro_____, Mr. DiMauro_____
X. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Board of Education
A. Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education adopt
the Hudson City School District Compensation Strategy and Guidelines,
Administrator Salary Structure, and Non-represented Staff Salary Structure as
initiated by the Board. In addition, the Superintendent shall continue to provide
for ongoing review of the compensation program as needed to keep the
Compensation Strategy and Guidelines and salary structures current with new
laws and board policies and to meet the employment needs of the district.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Field_____, Mr. Mushock_____, Mr. Zuro_____,
Mr. DiMauro_____, Mrs. Engelman_____
B. Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approve the administrator salaries, retroactive to the beginning of the current
contract year as presented. The proposed salaries represent a 2% wage
increase:
1. Farnsworth, Steven $141,831
2. Sines, Kathryn $106,080
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Mushock_____, Mr. Zuro_____, Mr. DiMauro_____,
Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____
XI. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Superintendent - Mr. Steve
Farnsworth
A. Textbook Preview Night, February 25, 2013, 5:00 - 7:00 PM Hudson High
School Media Center
B. Keep Hudson Safe Initiative
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
endorses the "Keep Hudson Safe Initiative" and encourages attendance at the
community forum/discussion, which will be held in the Hudson High School
Media Center on Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 PM. School Officials, City
Council, safety forces and mental health professionals will come together to
provide knowledge of current efforts and to discuss possible additional measures
to ensure the safety of our community.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Zuro_____, Mr. DiMauro_____, Mrs. Engelman_____,
Mr. Field_____, Mr. Mushock_____
C. Administrative and Non-represented Personnel
1. Be It Resolved That: In accordance with the Hudson City School District
Compensation Strategy and Guidelines, the Hudson City School District
Board of Education adopt the following one-time adjustments as part of the
initial implementation of the administrator and non-represented staff
compensation programs and approve the administrator and non-represented
salaries, retroactive to the beginning of the current contract year as presented:
Administrative Salaries
Osmun, Doreen $114,036
Sheatzley, Sheryl $65,389
Non-represented Salaries
Ciborek, Kimberly $38,250
Ersing, William $42,075
Howiler, Susan $38,250
Miller, Linda $51,637
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. DiMauro_____, Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____,
Mr. Mushock_____, Mr. Zuro_____
2. Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approve the administrator and non-represented salaries and stipends,
retroactive to the beginning of the current contract year as presented. Further,
the Board designates that the proposed salaries and stipends apply only to
current employees and represent a 2% wage increase; however, stipend
amounts shall not be added to an employee's annual salary:
Administrative Salaries
Aungst, Grant $88,166
Cluse, Derek $99,417
Cockley, Kimberly $91,982
DiLauro, Charles $104,606
Ebersole, Raymond $98,126
Filomena, Jennifer $93,840
Herman, Phillip $120,084
Hunt, Lisa $96,589
Kempf, Kelly $108,138
Leventhal, Mark $105,000
Milcetich, Paul $87,444
Morris, Jeffrey $85,729
Pisanick, Maureen $26,076
Speakman, Elaine $60,749
Thorn, Timothy $89,061
Weber, Karen $97,674
Wilson, Andrew $96,589
Wininger, Natalie $87,444
Administrative Stipends
Finley, Elizabeth $1,835
Leventhal, Mark $237
Schilling, Charles $1,773
Weber, Karen $289
Wilch, Brian $1,727
Non-represented Salaries
Betro, Sherry $42,681
Bokal, Bobbie $41,491
Boliantz, Cheryl $55,597
Braho, Laura $36,539
Davis, Matthew $50,143
DeMarco, Margaret $46,147
Gaietto, Lisa $41,642
Lund, Ted $77,556
Merritt, Jennifer $39,152
Probst, Susan $32,200
Riedel, Rebekah $40,699
Rudzitis, Diane $27,192
Slopnick, Monica $38,067
Toma, Vicki $66,958
Wilfong, Thomas $39,780
Windham, Susan $40,640
Non-represented Stipends
Devlin, Marion $1,138
Motion
Second
Vote: Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____, Mr. Mushock_____,
Mr. Zuro_____, Mr. DiMauro_____
D. Certified Personnel
Be It Resolved That: Upon the recommendation of the Hudson City School
District Superintendent, the following personnel actions be approved contingent
upon all certification/licensure requirements being met.
1. Employment - Substitutes - Hours as Needed - 2012-13 School Year
a. Chadsey, Mary Kate Approved sub rate Ef. 1-11-13
b. Cybulski, Kathleen Approved sub rate Ef. 1-14-13
c. Smith, Gregory Approved sub rate Ef. 1-11-13
2. Employment-Home Instruction and Tutoring -2012-13 Schl Yr-Hrs as Needed
a. Campbell, Jennifer $27.48/hr Ef. 11-26-12
b. Schuch, Joseph $27.48/hr Ef. 10-17-12
3. Employment - After School Reading Teachers - Federal Grant Ef. 1-29-13
Lump Sum - $1,400 each
Antes, M. Jennifer
Armbruster, Patricia
Brockway, John
Caine, Mary
Carter, Michelle
Hall, Katherine
Killingsworth, Lisa
Nederostek, Kathryn
Oshaben, Jennifer
Quinn, Deanna
Spetrino, Lynn
Truex, Denise
4. Employment - After School Reading Subs - Federal Grant Ef. 1-29-13
DiPaola, Mary Beth NTE 10 hrs $31.85
Miller, Cynthia NTE 10 hrs $31.85
Wilkins, Laurie NTE 10 hrs $25.47
5. Employment - Student Teacher Stipend - 2012-13 School Year - Funded by
Kent State University
Bullock, Patricia 4 weeks $87.00
Bullock, Patricia 6 weeks $130.00
Conn, Laura 15 weeks $324.00
Davis, Jamie 6 weeks $130.00
Ersoff, Naomi 16 weeks $345.00
Fournier, Ernest 6 weeks $130.00
Lewis, Kathleen 15 weeks $324.00
Matchinga, Kathleen 15 weeks $324.00
Pasquerilla, Rachel 16 weeks $345.00
Payne, Michael 3 weeks $65.00
Sires, Martin 3 weeks $65.00
Stump, Theresa 6 weeks $130.00
VanderSchie, Steve 6 weeks $130.00
Wentz, Karen 15 weeks $324.00
6. Employment - Student Teacher Stipend - 2012-13 School Year - Funded by
University of Akron
Cifranic, Holly 8 weeks $138.00
Martin, Mallory 16 weeks $276.00
Mitchell, Joya 8 weeks $138.00
Smith, Carol 8 weeks $138.00
Toth, Laura 8 weeks $138.00
E. Support Personnel
Be It Resolved That: Upon the recommendation of the Hudson City School
District Superintendent, the following personnel actions be approved.
1. Employment
a. Mazur, Lynn - Secretary/Guidance, Middle School, Class 6.0, Step 0,
$14.00 hrly, 7.5 dly hrs, 213 day assign Ef. 1-14-13
b. Allen, Meredith - Educ Aide/Lunch, Class 11.05, Step 0, $12.69 hrly,
2.5 dly hrs, 188 day assign Ef. 1-17-13
2. Employment - Community Ed & Recreation
Johanson, Michael Rugby Volunteer Ef. 1-15-13
Perella, Dan Rugby Volunteer Ef. 1-15-13
3. Employment - Substitutes
a. Braho, Gazmir Approved sub rates Ef. 1-11-13
b. Cinadr, Elizabeth Approved sub rates Ef. 1-18-13
c. Kakias, Michael Approved sub rates Ef. 1-14-13
d. Kurtz, Jeffrey Approved sub rates Ef. 11-14-12
e. Lyle, Robert Approved sub rates Ef. 1-7-13
f. Strachan, Debra Approved sub rates Ef. 1-8-13
g. Wilcox, Jennifer Approved sub rates Ef. 11-16-12
F. Extracurricular/Supplemental
Be It Resolved That: Upon the recommendation of the Hudson City School
District Superintendent, the following personnel actions be approved.
1. Employment - Athletic - Certified
a. Doty, Leo MS Track G Ast 7.8% $3052 Ef. 3-11-13
b. Jendrisak, Rochelle MS Track G Head 10.4% $4069 Ef. 3-11-13
c. Schmidt, Michael HS Track G Head 11% $4304 Ef. 3-11-13
d. Sires, Marty HS Track B Ast 8.8% $3443 Ef. 3-11-13
2. Employment-Athletic - Classified
a. Cinadr, Beth HS Softball Head 11% $4304 Ef. 2-25-13
b. Reardon, Chris HS Lax B Ast Volunteer Ef. 3-11-13
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Field_____, Mr. Mushock_____, Mr. Zuro_____,
Mr. DiMauro_____, Mrs. Engelman_____
G. Kindergarten Tuition
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education offer
a tuition-based, all-day kindergarten program at a tuition rate of $3,400 per
student per year unless otherwise modified by future Board action.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Mushock_____, Mr. Zuro_____, Mr. DiMauro_____,
Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____
XII. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Business Manager - Mr. Derek Cluse
A. Ohio Schools Council Cooperative advertising and receiving bids for
school bus purchases
WHEREAS, the Hudson City School District Board of Education may advertise
and receive bids for the purchase of school buses. The 2013-14 Cooperative
School Bus Purchasing Program fee is $325.
Therefore, Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of
Education hereby authorizes the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and receive
bids on behalf of said Board as per the specification and quantities to be
submitted by the district's business manager. This Board agrees to pay $325 to
the Ohio Schools Council for school district membership as a service fee for this
purpose.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. Zuro_____, Mr. DiMauro_____, Mrs. Engelman_____,
Mr. Field_____, Mr. Mushock_____
XIII. Unfinished Business
XIV. Public Comments Concerning Non-Agenda Items
XV. New Business
A. Regular Meetings
Monday, February 11, 2013 7:00 PM - High School Media Center
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:00 PM - High School Media Center
B. Special Meeting - Board Work Session
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 4:00 PM - High School Room C214
C. Board Coffees
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 7:00 - 8:30 PM Caribou Coffee
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 8:00 - 9:30 AM Starbucks
XVI. Executive Session
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education convene
to an executive session per ORC 121.22 to consider the employment of public
employees.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mr. DiMauro_____, Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____,
Mr. Mushock_____, Mr. Zuro_____
XVII. Adjournment
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education Meeting
be adjourned.
Motion
Second
Vote: Mrs. Engelman_____, Mr. Field_____, Mr. Mushock_____,
Mr. Zuro_____, Mr. DiMauro_____
Time Adjourned______
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