Hudson -- The Board of Education will review and vote on plans for enhancing the security of district school buildings at its Feb. 26 meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school media center.
The plans include enhancing security of the main and auditorium entrance at Hudson High School, the main and natatorium entrance at East Woods Elementary and the main entrances at McDowell and Evamere Elementary schools.
The Board will also vote on an agreement with Sungard Public Sector, Inc. on the purchase and support of a new student information system. The price is not to exceed $269,095 the first year and $118,272 the second and third year of the agreement.
The complete agenda:
I. Opening of the Meeting - Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Commendations
2012-2013 Ohio Middle Level Regional Award for Hudson Middle
School Principal - Mr. Chuck DiLauro
2012-2013 Ohio Middle Level Association Component Award in the
Area of Scheduling
V. Public Comments Concerning Agenda Items
VI. Student Representative - Mr. Ben Tiemann
VII. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Treasurer - Mrs. Kathryn Sines
A. Minutes
Be It Resolved That: The minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 2013
be approved.
B. Gifts and Grants
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District accept the following:
1. $250.00 - Ellsworth Hill Leader in Me Character Education/Leadership
Programming - Hudson Community First, P.O. Box 515, Hudson, OH 44236.
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C. OSBA Annual Membership
Be it Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approve the renewal of Ohio School Boards Association membership for January
- December 2013, in the amount of $9,567.00. Decrease of $313.00 from last
year due to decrease in enrollment.
VIII. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Superintendent - Mr. Steve
Farnsworth
A. PTO Hosts 56th Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Hudson High School Commons
Student Artwork Display
Student Musical Entertainment
Children's Games Area
Raffles and Prizes
B. Board of Education Planning Session
C. 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 - Add'l OT Services - 2012-13 School Year - Hrs as Needed
Palazzo, Sandy OT $49.98/hr Ef. 3-20-13
2. Employment - OTELA Testing - Add'l Hrs - Federal Grant
Thrane, Kelly NTE 4 hrs $25.47/hr Ef. 2-26-13
3. Employment - Literacy Night - Ellsworth Hill - Federal Grant Ef. 3-11-13
Africa, Mary Lou NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
Catalano-Jones, Susan NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
Dennis, Wendy NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
DiPaola, Mary Beth NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
Douglas, Nicole NTE 2 hrs $25.47/hr
Gaspro, Betty Jo NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
Hall, Katherine NTE 2 hrs $25.47/hr
Lukingbeal, Denise NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
Saluan, Amanda NTE 2 hrs $25.47/hr
Smith, Diane NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
Smoral, Rosemarie NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
Uber, Cherie NTE 2 hrs $31.85/hr
4. Employment - Alt. Assessment Training - Funded by Grant Ef. 2-20-13
Belnap, Ginger NTE 3 hrs $31.85/hr
Blanc, Erin NTE 3 hrs $31.85/hr
Eiskamp, Kristen NTE 3 hrs $25.47/hr
Harrison, Dannielle NTE 3 hrs $25.47/hr
Hyclak, Josanne NTE 3 hrs $31.85/hr
LoPrinzi, Bonnie NTE 3 hrs $31.85/hr
Mitchell, Joya NTE 3 hrs $31.85/hr
Pasquerilla, Rachel NTE 3 hrs $25.47/hr
Tornow, Lindsey NTE 3 hrs $25.47/hr
Vecchio, Sara NTE 3 hrs $31.85/hr
5. Employment - Substitutes - 2012-13 School Year - Hours as Needed
a. Krupa, Jackie Approved sub rate Ef. 2-21-13
b. Speziale, Jamie Approved sub rate Ef. 2-11-13
6. Employment - Student Teacher Stipend - 2012-13 School Year
Funded by University of Mount Union
Lawler, Jennifer $173
7. Change in Hours - Speech Language Pathologist
Wilson, Amy From .71 FTE to .81 FTE Ef. 2-25-13
D. Support Personnel
Be It Resolved That: Upon the recommendation of the Hudson City School
District Superintendent, the following personnel actions be approved.
1. Employment - Community Ed & Rec/Natatorium - Adult - Hours as Needed
McIlduff Jr., Edward Lifeguard/WSI Instructor $10.00/hr Ef 2-11-13
2. Employment - Substitutes
a. Haught, Liccia Approved sub rates Ef 2-11-13
b. Smith, Sarah Approved sub rates Ef 2-14-13
E. Student Information System
Whereas, the Hudson Board of Education has identified, in the annual goals, the
implementation of a comprehensive student and operational information system
as a priority;
Whereas, the Innovation Think Tank, a school and community committee,
commissioned by the Board of Education, recommended a comprehensive
student and operational system to assist in creating potential efficiencies in
operations and data analysis;
Whereas, the Board of Education reaffirms its commitment to effectively and
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efficiently communicate, with parents, by using tools to help promote student,
parent, and staff communication for the academic benefit of students;
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approve the following agreements with Sungard Public Sector, Inc.: The Master
Software License, Maintenance and Services Agreement and The
(corresponding) Order Form Pursuant to the Master Agreement for the
implementation of the Plus 360 Integrated Software and supporting Professional
Services NTE $269,095 - year 1; NTE $118,272 - years 2 and 3.
F. Extracurricular Travel Study
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
approve the following Extracurricular Travel Study Program.
Hudson High School Carnegie Mellon University March 8-9, 2013
Model UN Pittsburgh, PA
IX. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Director of Pupil Services - Mrs.
Kelly Kempf
A. Contractual Services: Stark County Educational Service Center
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson Board of Education enters into
agreement with the Stark County Educational Service Center to provide
educational services for two students during the 2012-13 school year at a
rate NTE $185 per diem for 57 days, NTE $10,545 annually per student.
X. Reports and/or Recommendations of the Business Manager - Mr. Derek Cluse
A. Building Entrance Security Projects
Whereas, the Hudson City School District Board of Education (Board) is
committed to improving the security of district school buildings,
Whereas, the Board has reviewed and accepts the plan for enhancing the
security of the main entrance and auditorium entrance at Hudson High School;
the main entrance and natatorium entrance at East Woods Elementary; and the
main entrances at McDowell and Evamere Elementary schools,
Whereas, Ohio Revised Code section 3313.46 provides for exceptions to the
formal competitive bidding process for construction projects where the primary
purpose is to secure and protect the facility,
Be It Resolved That: The Board hereby waives the formal competitive bidding
requirement for the proposed security enhancements and authorizes the
Business Manager to select a design build contractor to construct said security
enhancements subject to Board's final approval of the contractor and the
contract.
B. Athletic Center Construction Delivery Method
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education
accepts the recommendation of the Business Manager to utilize the Design-Build
construction delivery method in accordance with Ohio Revised Code section
3313.46 for the construction of the Athletic Center at Hudson High School. The
Business Manager will present all contracts related to the project to the Board for
approval in advance.
XI. Unfinished Business
XII. Public Comments Concerning Non-Agenda Items
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XIII. New Business
A. Regular Meetings
Thursday, March 7, 2013 7:00 PM - High School Media Center
Monday, March 18, 2013 7:00 PM - High School Media Center
B. Board Coffees
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 8:00 - 9:30 AM Starbucks
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:00 - 8:30 PM Panera
XIV. 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 matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
XV. Adjournment
Be It Resolved That: The Hudson City School District Board of Education Meeting be adjourned.
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