The September meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on September 11.
The Board approved the 2023-24 appropriation adjustments.
School Superintendent Matt Laub stated that “we sent an email out to parents from transportation about opting out if your child is not a regular rider. We sent that out because, obviously, driver shortage creates an issue and so what we are trying to do is tighten up those routes as much as we can, so keep an eye out for that email and spread the word to your friends to take a peek at that email and if you are interested in driving a bus, give me a call. We’d be happy to train you and get you on your way.”
The Board approved the following transfers: 401-9022 Auxiliary Services – St. Albert to 401-9023 Auxiliary Services – St. Albert’s, $28,823.87; 401-9022 Auxiliary Services – Royal Redeemer to 401-9023 Auxiliary Services – Royal Redeemer, $13,578.33.
The Board accepted the following resignations:
Resignation: Katarzyna Jameson/Cafeteria Worker/High School/effective August 22, 2023
Retirement: Sandra Stergios/9-month Office Secretary/High School/effective March 1, 2024
The Board approved the following unpaid leaves of absence:
MichaelCox/effectiveAugust30,2023 throughSeptember14, 2023
Kathleen Short/effectiveAugust28,2023 throughOctober12, 2023
The Board approved the following appointments:
Classified Employees
James Heidenreich/Bus Driver/Transportation/effective August 28, 2023
Susan Orth/Cleaner/Elementary School/effective September 6, 2023
Classified Substitutes
Arpine Kakoyan/effective September 5, 2023
Jennifer Osborne/effective August 23, 2023
The Board approved the following change of assignment:
Carole Goodnough/from Aide to11-Month Administrative Secretary/High School/effective August 23, 2023
The Board approved the following supplemental contracts for the 202-24 school year:
Sara Doty/Assistant Volleyball Coach/High School/1/2contract
Mitchell Kern/Events Manager Fall and Winter/Middle School
Isabelle Masters/Assistant Volleyball Coach/High School/1/2contract
Kathryn Schultz/STEM-Science Olympiad Club Advisor/High School
Gina Stabile/Resident Educator Mentor
Amend Lauren Stefancin/Events Manager Fall/High School/from1/2contract to full contract
Eva Teague/Math Club Advisor/High School
The Board approved the following 2023-24 Athletic Workers for Personal Service Contracts, as needed, salary on schedule: Daniel Celek, Kristen Celek, Mia Engelke, Ryan Miezin.
The Board certified year 2023 summer graduate, Arleen Kaur Rai.
The Board approved a memo of understanding with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio for the Ohio online learning program.
The Board approved an agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services for special needs students for the 2023-24 school year.
The Board approved an agreement with Insight Behavioral Consulting for services for the 2023-24 school year.
The Board approved an agreement with Microsoft Corporation for the Enrollment Education Solutions Program.
The Board approved an agreement with Mckeon Education Group, Incorporated, for Title 1 services for the 2023-24 school year for Bethel Christian Academy, $6,530.59.
The Board approved an agreement with PSI Affiliates, Incorporated/PSI Associates, Incorporated, for Title 1 services for the 2023-24 school year for St. Albert the Great School, $7,463.53 and Academy of St. Bartholomew, $2,798.82.
The Board accepted and acknowledged the following gifts and donation:
-Amy McIntire of North Royalton donated a saxophone and case to the band department at North Royalton Middle School
-What’s The Scoop in North Royalton donated certificates for 30 cups of ice cream to the PBIS program at North Royalton Elmentary.
The Board approved a lease agreement between the Board of Education of the North Royalton City School District and the city of North Royalton to lease a portion of the former Royal View Elementary School.
The next regular Board meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Community Room.
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK
Contributing Writer