The April meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, April 10.
The Board approved the following tax budget for the next succeeding fiscal year, commencing January 1, 2026, to be levied within and without the ten-mill limitation as follows:
General Fund Inside, 5.00; General Fund Outside, 51.00; Total General Fund, 56.00; Permanent Improvement Fund Inside, 1.00; Permanent Improvement Fund Outside, .50; Bond Retirement Fund, 3.40; Grand Total, 60.90.
The Board approved the following 2024-25 appropriation adjustments:
Fund 022 – District Agency, from $38,734.19 to $42,455.19; 499 – Miscellaneous State Grants, from $91.72 to $18,245.84; 451 – Data Communication Fund, from $5,850.00 to $5,973.42.
The Board approved an agreement with Julian & Grube, Incorporated for procedures for the Medicaid School Program cost requests for the fiscal year, ending June 30, 2026.
The Board accepted the following resignations and retirements:
Retirements:
Theodore Petryszyn/Van Driver/Transportation/effective July 1, 2025 (last day of work will be June 5, 2025)
Wendelyn Ranucci/Library Clerk/High School/effective August 1, 2025 (last day of work will be June 5, 2025)
Angeline Scott/Math Teacher/High School/effective July 1, 2025 (last day of work will be June 6, 2025)
Resignations:
Alex Martin/Speech Language Pathologist/effective June 31, 2025
Cheryl Shipe/Aide/Middle School/effective June 5, 2025
Tina Warden/Cleaner/Middle School/effective March 27, 2025
The Board approved the following unpaid leaves of absence:
Tiffany Casale/effective April 7, 2025 through June 5, 2025
Jeffrey Cifranic/effective April 8, 2025 (half day p.m.) through June 5, 2025
Lynn Harris/effective March 17, 2025 through June 5, 2025
Franklin Helderman/effective May 8, 2025 through May 19, 2025
Shannon Kincaid/effective April 22, 2025 through June 6, 2025
George Kostelac/effective March 17, 2025 through April 11, 2025
Amend Michelle Rhodes’ original approved leave of absence on January 9, 2025 from effective Feruary 14, 2025 through March 28, 2025 to effective February 14, 2025 through March 14, 2025.
Amritha Sailesh Karathody/effective April 7, 2025 through June 5, 2025.
The Board approved the following appointments, effective 2024-25 School Year or as indicated:
Classified Employees
Candance Lewis/Cafeteria Worker/High School/effective April 8, 2025
Classified Substitutes
Krista Engle/effective March 2, 2025
Myroslava Lobur Downey/effective April 7. 2025
The Board resolved to employ Steffani Cicerchi as Director of Pupil Services, effective August 1, 2025, with a three year contract containing a starting salary of $108,800.00.
The Board approved the following change of assignment:
James Clark from Bus Monitor/Transportation to Bus Driver/Transportation/effective April 8, 2025.
The Board approved the following Personal Service Contracts:
Athletic Worker – Rinnian McLeannan
Youth Show Choir Camp – Sydney Jahnigen, Melissa Kildoo
The Board acknowledged the following appreciation weeks: Administrative Professionals Day (April 23, 2025) and Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025), stating that “the Board appreciates the outstanding efforts of all employees of North Royalton City Schools and commends them for “making the difference” in providing a quality educational experience by inspiring and empowering learners.”
The Board adopted a resolution honoring community volunteers and acknowledging National Volunteer Week (April 20-26, 2025).
The Board authorized a contract with Cleveland Electric as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the North Royalton High School Auditorium theatrical lighting for an amount not to exceed $165,000.00.
A resolution was approved authorizing CD Whitfield Company as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a boiler replacement for the North Royalton High School for an amount not to exceed $340,000.00.
The Board amended an agreement with Applewood Centers, Incorporated (Reserve School) for special education programs and services at a daily rate of $298.91 for the remaining of the 2024-25 school year.
The Board approved an agreement with Positive Education Program/Pep Assist for an additional five days of services for this 2024-25 school year.
The Board approved a three-year agreement with Certified Pest Control for the stadium, board office, bus garage, high school, middle school and elementary school from March 20, 2025 to March 20, 2028.
The Board accepted and acknowledge the following gifts/donations:
-The North Royalton Soccer Club donated $275 to North Royalton High School, $275 to the North Royalton Middle School and $275 to the District for use of the District fields for soccer practice.
-The OtterCares Foundation donated $275 to the North Royalton Elementary for classroom supplies and resources.
The Board resolved to support Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan. They also resolved to oppose a cap on School District Reserves. (See Board Reacts to State Plans)
The next regular Board of Education meeting will take place on Thursday, May 15, at the North Royalton High School Community Room.
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK
Contributing Writer
