The North Royalton Board of Education held their November meeting on Monday, November 6.
Assistant Superintendent, Melissa Vojta and School Superintendent, Mike Laub, gave a presentation regarding the district’s recent professional development day.
The Board approved the following 2023-24 appropriation adjustments: fund 300 District Managed Student Activity Fund, from $500,000 to $560,000
The Board accepted the following resignations/retirements:
Resignations
Franklin Helderman Jr./Classified Substitute/effective November 6, 2023
Lynn Pelleschi/Classified Substitute/effective October 11, 2023
Ronald Summers/Aide/Middle School/effective October 20, 2023
Dennis Susi/Bus Driver/Transportation/effective November 3, 2023
Retirements
Christopher Boch/Science Teacher/High School/effective July 1, 2024 (last day of work will be June 7, 2024)
The Board approved the following unpaid leaves of absence:
Brenna Nichol/effective November 3, 2023 (.5) through January 12, 2024
Sandra Sutton/effective October 10, 2023 through November 3, 2023
Kathleen Short/effective October 16, 2023 through November 14, 2023
The Board approved the following appointments to the certificated/licensed and classified staffs, effective 2023-24 school year or as indicated:
Certified Employee
Sarah Hendrickson/Counselor/Middle School/effective November 6, 2023
Classified Employee
Franklin Helderman Jr./Bus Driver/Transportation
Classified Substitute
Megan Molnar
Kristina Rauscher
Michael Zadel/effective November 3, 2023
The Board approved the following non-licensed supplemental employees after it did not receive any qualified applications:
Alex Berkes/Assistant Wrestling Coach/High School/.5 Contract
Jaelyn Fazio/Assistant Wrestling Coach/High School/.5 Contract
The Board approved participation in the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC) Ohio State Indoor Track & Field Championship and further authorizes and approves the following individuals to act as volunteer coaches for this league:
William Cummins., Joseph Francescangeli, Elisabeth Jasina, David Marhefka, Douglas Steiger and Nicholas Woods.
The Board approved an agreement with Applewood Centers, Inc. (Gerson School) for special education programs and services for the 2023-24 school year.
The Board approved an agreement with PSI Affiliates, Inc./PSI Associates, Inc. For the 2023-24 school year for Royal Redeemer School for psychology services, health screenings and intervention specialists, in the amount of $88,117.02 and appoint Julie Bogden as Administrator.
The Board approved the agreement with PSI Affiliates, Inc./PSI Associates, Inc. for the 2023-24 school year for auxiliary services at St. Albert the Great in the amount of $542,448.94 and appoint Julie Bogden as administrator. Services are for Registered Nurse, Clerk Services, Counselor/Social Worker Services, Intervention Specialist Services, Psychology Services, Remedial/Title 1 Services, and Speech Language Services.
The Board approved the contract with ASG Education LEAP program for the purpose of providing special education programs and services needed for the 2023-24 school year.
The Board approved an agreement with the City of North Royalton to inspect and maintain the stormwater drainage systems for the synthetic turf conversion of the baseball and softball fields.
The Board approved an agreement with Connect to provide in-person technology support and technology services for the 2023-24 school year.
The Board approved an agreement with Ohio Energy Management for energy management services from October 24, 2023 through October 24, 2024.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with the city of North Royalton relating to the Memorial Park tennis court improvement for an amount not to exceed $1,024,000.
The Board approved to accept and acknowledge the following gifts/donations:
-The Renner family donated $200 worth of items to the Caring Closet at North Royalton High School.
-State Crest Carpet & Flooring, Inc., in Bedford Heights, donated $300 to sponsor the District therapy dog.
-Aggie Ozello of Brunswick donated rubber stamps and alcohol markers, valued at about $250, to the art department at North Royalton High School.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on Monday, December 11, at 7 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Community Room.
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK
Contributing Writer