The July meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, July 18.
School Superintendent Mike Laub gave an update on the District’s food service.
The Board approved the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan grants for 2024-25 as listed:
Title I-A Improving Basic Programs $421,542.27
Title II-A Support Effective Instruction $91,184.27
Title III Language Instruction for English Learners $44,329.97
Title III Immigrant $3,878.61
Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment $32,708.74
IDEA-B Special Education $1,027,737.98
IDEA Early Childhood Special Education $23.410.26
The Board approved the following transfer: from 001-General Fund to 950A-Athletics, $150.000.00
The Board approved change funds for those school operations requiring them for the 2024-25 school year:
Middle School Media Center $40.00
High School Media Center $20.00
Elementary School Media Center $40.00
Elementary School Cafeteria $100.00
Middle School Cafeteria $100.00
High School Cafeteria $100.00
High School Letterman’s Club $50.00
High School/Middle School Athletic Dept. $ 4,000.00
High School Student Activity Office $30.00
Middle School Book Store $150.00
Middle School Office $50.00
Transportation Department $150.00
The Board adopted the Suburban League Conference Salary Schedule for Officials and the North Royalton High School/Middle School Salary Schedule for Athletic Event Workers for the 2024-25 school year.
The Board approved the high school fees for the 2024-25 school year.
The Board approved the following fees for the 2024-25 school year:
Kindergarten $50.00
Grades 1-4 $65.00
Grades 5-7 $70.00
Grade 8 $80.00 + World Language Fee if applicable
Middle School Athletics Participation Fee $100.00
High School Athletics Participation Fee $125.00
Middle School Activity Participation Fee $30.00
High School Activity Participation Fee $30.00
The Board approved the following athletic event ticket prices for the 2024-25 school year:
All Sports $8.00 for Adults (All Sports) and Students (Football Only) at Gate
JV/Varsity $4.00 for Students Pre-sale (K-12) for Football
Varsity $4.00 for Students (Pre-sale and Gate) for all sports other than football
North Royalton Senior Citizens free with identification (62 or older)
JV Football JV Football Season Pass for ALL Home Games $16.00
Freshman Football
Season Pass for ALL Home Games $16.00
JV-Only $4.00 for Adults
Freshmen-Only $2.00 for Students (K-12)
7th/8th Grade No Admission Charge
Student Pass $50.00
(Middle School/High School)
Letterman’s Pass $30.00
(Varsity Letterman)
The Board resolved to recognize “Bo” Kuntz as the Athletic Director.
The Board accepted the following resignations/retirement:
Resignations:
Nina Ford/Intervention Specialist/High School/effective July 1, 2024
Mary Hayn/Grade 2/Elementary School/effective July 8, 2024
Nina Pignataro/Certified Substitute/effective July 16, 2024
NRCS Board of Education Meeting July 18, 2024
Retirement:
Donna Foltynski/Cleaner/Middle School/effective September 1, 2024, last day of work August 30, 2024
The Board approved the following certified and classifed appointments, effective 2024-25 school year, or as indicated:
Certified Employees:
Brian Fox/Health/Physical Education/Middle School/effective August 19, 2024
Dylan Minick/Intervention Specialist/High School/effective August 19, 2024
Samantha Nichol/Grade 7/Middle School/effective August 19, 2024
Nina Pignataro/Grade 4/Elementary School/effective August 19, 2024
Classified Employees:
Melissa Carter/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Christine Cervenka/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Kaley Colorito/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Heidi Devlin/Bus Monitor/Transportation/effective August 16, 2024
DeAnne Fulcher/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Christine Henderson/Aide/Middle School/effective August 21, 2024
Kathryn Hoinski/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Kristina Rauscher/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Cheryl Shipe/Aide/Middle School/effective August 21, 2024
Sarah Sloban/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Amanda Skyrm/Aide/Middle School/effective August 21, 2024
Shannon Zingales/Aide/Elementary School/effective August 21, 2024
Certified Substitute:
Anna Cappas
The Board approved the Supplemental Contracts for the 2024-25 school year, as needed, salary on schedule:
Monica Boduszek/two additional extended days of employment for adjusting student schedules
(July 9-10, 2024) at a per diem rate of $546.03
Jennifer Gaydos/two additional extended days of employment for adjusting student schedules
(July 9-10, 2024) at a per diem rate of $531.61.
The Board approved policy updates from NEOLA, Volume 42, Number 2.
The Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio for the Ohio Online Learning Program
The Board approved the amended North Royalton City Schools rental fees/use of facility rate sheet:
North Royalton High School Gym #1 $50.00/hr. ($80 weekend)
North Royalton High School Gym #2 $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
North Royalton High School Community Room $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
North Royalton High School Media Center $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
North Royalton Middle School Gym $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
North Royalton Middle School Auxiliary Gym $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
North Royalton Middle School Media Center $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
Elementary School Gym $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
Kitchens/cafeterias (all buildings) $50.00/hr ($80 weekend)
(A cafeteria staff member is required)
Dan Calabrese Center for the Performing Arts $500.00/day
Baseball Field $300.00/game $125.00 per hr/practice
Softball Field $200.00/game $100.00 per hr/practice
The Board approved an agreement to renew dental insurance with Oasis Trust (TRUSTMARK) from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, for employee dental benefits.
The Board approved the following textbooks for the 2024-25 school year: Pre-K On My Way National English Complete.
The Board approved the 2024-25 student/parent handbooks.
The Board approved the following agreements for the 2024-25 school year: Music Therapy Enlightenment Center for music therapy services; Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio for district services, as needed (teachers of visually impaired, functional low vision screening, orientation, mobility trainer, rehabilitation specialist, braille services); Positive Education Program/PEP Assist for services; B & D Towing for towing services, Education Plus, LLC for federal E-rate program application and process.
The Board approved the use of buses for the 2024-25 school year to transport:
High School band members and others involved to football games and band contests in the Northeast Ohio area; Graduating seniors, band members, and others involved to the State Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio for Commencement in June, and other activities pertaining to graduation; and Students and others involved in field trips.
The Board approved the trip proposal of the North Royalton High School Girls Soccer Team (Pre-season scrimmages) in Columbus, Ohio, July 19-21,2024.
The Board then adjourned into executive session to discuss matters required to be kept confidential by State and Federal law, to consider the appointment of a public employee or official, and to consider the sale of property at competitive bidding.
The next regular Board meeting will take place on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Community Room.
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK
Contributing Writer