The North Royalton Board of Education held their December meeting on Monday, December 12
Assistant Superintendent, Melissa Vojta, gave an update about an elementary reading program. The cheerleading coach also gave a presentation regarding the program.
The Board authorized the Treasurer to request advances on the 2023 tax settlements.
The Board approved the following 2022-23 appropriation adjustments:
516 IDEA Part B from $1,208,142.74 to $1,208,843.27; 272 Title I-A, from $380,388.56 to $381,828.20; 584 Title IV-A, from $28,008.36 to $28,053.50; and 590 Title II-A, from $89,336.23 to $90,334.-96.
The Board approved the following time and place for the 2023 organizational and tax budget hearing for January 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Community Room for the organizational meeting, and part of the January 9, 2023 regular meeting for the budget hearing.
The Board appointed John Kelly as the President Pro Tempore for the January 5, 2023 organizational meeting.
North Royalton School Superintendent, Mike Laub, reported on the progress of the district’s Strategic Plan, saying he wanted the Board to know “how we are addressing our tasks and items and when we have things complete.” He added that the plan is to audit the Strategic Plan internally in January or February, with an update to the Board in February or March.
The Board accepted the following retirements:
Melissa Fette-Telepak, Aide, Middle School, effective January 5, 2023
Cynthia Oergel, Aid, Middle School, effective July 1, 2023.
The Board Approved the following leave of absence:
Michael Cox, effective December 13, 2022 to January 6, 2023
Scott Sedio, effective January 11, 2023 through January 12, 2023
The Board approved the following appointments to the certificated/licensed and classified staffs effective 2022-23 school year, or as indicated:
Classified Employee
Kaitlin Barnes/Cleaner/High School
Certified Substitute
Tammie Lilly/effective December 1, 2022/at the rate of $243.65 per diem
Classified Substitute
Dawn Kelly/effective December 12, 2022
Classified Substitute Bus Drivers
Scott Anderson/effective December 12, 2022
Franklin Helderman Jr.
Christine Krusoe-Smolen
The Board approved the following appointments for personal service contracts:
Security/Auxiliary Officer
Allen Gera
Amend Girls Golf Camp to extend through October 19, 2022
Rachael Sladky
Athletic Workers
Claire Pastore
Arianna Wasco
The Board approved the amended North Royalton City Schools Rental Fees/Use of Facility Rate Sheet.
The Board approved an agreement with McKeon Education Group, Incorporated for Title I services for the 2022-23 school year for the following schools:
Bethel Christian Academy $6,400.50
Holy Family School $3,297.51
The Board approved an agreement with PSI Affiliates, Incorporated/PSI Associates, Incorporated for Title I services for the 2022-23 school year for the following schools:
Academy of Saint Bartholomew $4,815.05
Saint Albert the Great School $4,897.04
Saint Charles of Borromeo $4,431.30
Saint Columbkille School $1,600.13
The Board approved an agreement with Christie Walkem for Title I services for the 2022-23 school year for the following school:
Bethany Lutheran School $4,800.00
The Board approved the following extended trip proposal:
Orlando, Florida, April 1-6, 2024
North Royalton High School Band
The next regularly scheduled board meeting will take place on Monday, January 9, at 7 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Community Room.
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK
Contributing Writer