Parma City School District Board Of Education Meeting 5-21-2026

001the microphone by the >> Welcome to the May 21st, 2026 Parma City School District Board of Education regular meeting. Please stand for >> Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. It's way out front. Where's our flag? Yep. To the flag of the stands, one nation, indivisible, liberty, justice for all. >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio >> Miss Kirpek >> present >> Mrs. McTagard Mrs. Sebastian >> present >> Mr. Reyes >> present >> before we move into the agenda I want to take the time to thank everyone for the time and preparation that goes into reviewing our materials in advance. The agenda and supporting documentation were distributed earlier this week via email to support thoughtful discussion and effective decision makingaking as a board. Adequate uh time to review helps us work efficiently together and ensures we're

002prepared for any action items this evening. This aligns with board policy which reflects our shared commitment to being informed on the issues before us. With that in mind, can we confirm that all members have received and reviewed the materials for tonight's meeting? Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpek. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-234. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please, Mr. Nucio. >> I don't think we second. >> Second. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Sorry. >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpik. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-235, approval of the written record of proceedings for the May 7th, 2026 regular and special

003meeting. Oh, I'm sorry. Regular and special meeting and then the May 11th special board meetings. >> Second. Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio, >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Miss Kirpek. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-05-235 has been approved. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-236. Adoption of amendments. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-236. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Yes, Miss Mrs. Sebastian, can you say what that amendment is? >> Yes. So, I move to amend resolution 2026-05-247 to remove the acceptance of certificated resignations and make its own resolution, which would be resolution number 2026-05-246.1. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-247. >> No, 23, >> I'm sorry. 236 >> 246 >> 236 >> Roll call,

004please. Mr. Nucio, >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. >> Miss Kerick, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> could you just clarify what we're separating on that? Uh, >> we're we're clarif we're we're separating it because these employees are resigning before they're taking an appointment to go back to the classroom. So we're not right currently we have it where they're resigning and they're appointed in the same resolution. So we're having them resign first before they're appointed in the next resolution. >> And and which one is it under the 202605247? >> It's the C it is acceptance of certified I'm sorry certificated resignations. >> The new resolution would be >> should be like the second last one I believe. I think he's asking what the new resolution is. >> Yes. Thank you. >> So that's resolution 2026-05-246.1. >>

005That's that is correct. >> Thank you. Yes. >> So we are going to move into information to the board. Dr. Hunt, >> we have a packed agenda this evening. We're going to start off with elementary and middle school staff retirements. So, I'm going to have Dr. Liar come to the podium. We are going to go down the stairs over there where the plaques are. We're going to ask that if you're if you're being recognized that when you come down that you make your way across uh the front, not on the stage, but down there across the front so that we can capture you on video. Uh we'll hand the plaque and then we're going to ask for photos afterwards at the sign where the PCSD is. And I think Jack is out there. He's going

006to climb on that ladder in case we have a very large group so that we can get a a a good uh angle of everyone who's here. So thank you. And Dr. Lar, give us a second to get down there and you could start. All right. Good evening. Uh, tonight we have the honor I have the honor of beginning our second of three retirement uh, recognitions. At the May 7th board meeting, we've recognized our high school certified retirees. And at our June 4th meeting, we will be recognized our support staff and classified retirees. Tonight, we will be celebrating 25 elementary and middle school retirees. They have a collective 706 years of service to the Department City School. 706. [applause] Thank you for your service, your passion, and your dedication to the district. At this time,

007I'd like to invite our representatives from our elementaryaries and middle schools who are here to recognize their retirees, beginning with Mrs. Emily McKim from John Mir Elementary. Thank you. [applause] >> I'll call you. Yep. >> All right. The first person I would like to recognize is Jill Zanheiser. [applause] Jill has been a valued member of our John Mir family for the last 10 years and the Parma City School District for her entire 32-year career in education. When I came to John Mir 5 years ago, Jill was one of the first smiling faces to welcome me. And since that time, she has continued to carry and share that smile with many students and staff. Her caring and compassionate nature has shown through and helped to make John Mir a positive learning environment for all of our

008Vikings. Most recently, Jill has served our fourth graders as an English and language arts and social studies teacher. When I asked her current students to share their favorite things about Miss Zanheiser, one student said that Miss Zanheiser is a great teacher because she has helped me to be a better reader than I was last year. Another student shared that she is really funny all of the time. And a third sharing that she is kind and always helping everyone. We wish Jill well in her retirement and know that she will most certainly enjoy her time shopping, being a new grandma, and spending time with her family. Congratulations, Jill. [applause] The next John Mir staff member I'd like to recognize is Relle Mi. >> [applause] >> Michelle Mali has been a valued member of our John Mir

009family for the last seven years with a total career of 13 years teaching. Over my time at John Mir, she has taken on various roles, continually showing up and working really hard each day and always being willing to do what's in the best interest of the students. Michelle most recently worked with our fourth graders as an intervention specialist, helping them refine their math and language arts skills, encouraging them to continue to persevere. She has been a calm presence for her students, always dependable, caring, and working hard to motivate others. When I asked her current students to share their favorite things about Mrs. Mi, I received the following responses. She is the best because she is always super kind and always helpful. She is very beautiful and sweet and I love that she helps me each

010day with something different. We wish Relle well in her retirement and know that she will be spending her days enjoying the retired life with her husband, spending time with her family and friends, playing pickle ball and traveling. Congratulations, Michelle. [applause] And our final um teacher retiree for John Mayir is Trisha Pavas. >> [applause] >> Trisha has been a valued member of our John Mir family for the last 13 years. Prior to that, she spent 10 years at Densler and nine years in Maple Heights, rounding out her 32-year teaching career. Trisha has been a constant at John Mir the last several years, always advocating for students and staff alike, spending countless hours planning and ensuring she was doing the best for her students. Trisha most recently worked with our third graders as an intervention specialist, always

011believing in them and pushing them to do their very best. When I asked her current students to share their favorite things about Mrs. Pavas, they shared the following. We love her because she is really nice and kind. She is always sharing her things when she is done with them and allowing us to have them. I love that she will compete with me in games and make learning fun. She helps me by talking out my problems with me each day. We wish Trisha well in her retirement and know that she will most likely spend her days finding the cutest new pairs of shoes, hanging out at the lake, boating, and spending time with her family and friends. Congratulations, Trisha. [applause] And I would like to welcome Stephanie Bokeh, who is the principal of Pleasant Valley Elementary.

012[applause] >> Good evening. My name is Stephanie Bokeh. I'm the proud principal of Pleasant Valley. Welcome tonight. And it's my pleasure to introduce Beverly Miller to the board of education [applause] to recognize both her music teaching career and her retirement. Miss Miller has taught music to elementary students for 45 years. [applause] If I do the math, it's about 114th of the 700 and some years collectively that our retirees are being honored for tonight. But for the past 43 years, she has shared her musical gifts with us here in the Parma City School District. She taught general music at six of our elementary schools, 18 years at Pleasant View, one year each at Densler, John, Renwood, and the Glenn and John Glenn elementary schools, and 28 years here at Pleasant Valley Elementary School. In addition, Miss

013Miller taught several band and orchestra supplemental classes. Um, she has led choir for 40 years with >> [applause] >> With her guidance and instruction, she and her students have created a moving Veterans Day program right here in this space at Pleasant Valley Elementary, honoring and touching the hearts of hundreds of United States veterans both near and far for over the years. Thank you, Miss Miller, for having high expectations for your students so they can reach unimaginable heights in music musical performance and for putting your heart and soul into everything you undertook in your teaching career. Miss Miller will be dearly missed by our old stars and our new stars. Thank you. [applause] She's had one remarkable career. Um, I am now going to turn it over to Miss Wendy Juel, the principal at Ridgebrook Elementary.

014[applause] Good evening. Okay, I have to adjust this. I can't and make a mess as we're at it. So, I'm going to do a little uh something a little bit different. I have three retirees or I consider them graduates. I'm going to call them graduates because if we think about these educators who are retiring, uh they have been following a school schedule and a school calendar since they're 5 years old. And if you went to preschool a little bit before that, so they are finally graduating from a school calendar and a full schedule. Right, Mrs. King? We just had this discussion. So, I'm going to start with some general comments for all three because as I began to think about what I'm going to say to these three lovely ladies, I have Posty note stick

015stickies all over my house. And the reality is these remarks are for every single one of these three ladies and I didn't want it to be a cut and paste. So, I'm going to start out with some general remarks and then we will call each up individually. So this evening we are honoring and celebrating three remarkable teachers whose dedication, compassion, commitment have made a lasting impact on countless students, families, and colleagues throughout the years. Their ability to inspire, encourage, and belief in every child has helped shape lives far beyond the classroom walls. Thank you for your patience, your care, and the passion that you all have bring each and every day. Your influence will continue to be seen in the success and memories of students you taught and the relationships you have built within the

016school community. Thank you for your countless ways that you have supported others, shared your knowledge, and led with care and professionalism. As you begin this well-deserved retirement, be proud of the work you have done and the difference you have made. The first person we would like to recognize her graduation is Miss Patty Highness. [applause] She is currently in the role as a title one teacher. So this evening we celebrate the career and contributions of Patty Highness. Miss Highness began her educational journey at Ridgebrook 12 years ago as a special education assistant. While working full-time, she returned to school to earn her degree and lenture in special education, eventually completing her student teaching right here at Ridgebrook. It is especially meaningful, [clears throat] excuse me, that she is concluding her educational career in the very place

017where it all began. Like many dedicated educators in PCSD, Patty has completed the PCSD tour, serving students at John Mir, Parma Park, and Ridgebrook throughout her career. Her passion for literacy and helping students succeed inspired her transition from intervention specialist to a title one teacher where for the past three years she has worked tirelessly with some of our most struggling readers. Patty has shared that the highlight of her career has been helping struggling students to learn, to read, and watch their confidence grow. No matter the role she held, she found the greatest reward in supporting students and celebrating their successes. That commitment to children has been evident every single day. Her advice to the next generation of educators reflects the heart she has brought to this profession. Build relationships, be patient, and remember that the

018small things you do every day can make a lasting difference in a child's life. Patty is deeply respected by her colleagues. When asked to describe her, her peers shared that she is always cheerful, positive, energetic, and someone who brings the fun. They spoke about how she consistently partners with others to meet students need, how genuinely kind and easy she is to work with, and how she always shows up ready to give her best. The words most often used to describe her were kind, caring, funny, empathetic, hard-working, hard-working, authentic, and dedicated. On a personal note, I have had the privilege of working with Patty both at Parma Park and Ridgebrook, and I can say her peers captured her perfectly. I truly admire and respect her professionalism, her work ethic, and her unwavering dedication to the students

019at Bridgebrook. Patty has always been willing to do whatever it takes to support children, and that kind of commitment leaves a lasting impact on every school community. Patty, thank you for your countless lives that you have touched. The confidence that you have built in your students and the care you have shown to colleagues and families throughout the year. Your legacy will continue through the students that you have helped and the educators that you have inspired and the relationships you have built along the way. Congratulations on your graduation, Patty. [applause] All right, Mrs. Shelley King, aka Shell Dog. Mrs. King is a first grade teacher at Ridgebrook. Mrs. King began her educational career in 1991 when she was initially hired as a half-day kindergarten teacher. In addition to her years in the classroom, she also coached

020volleyball at Hillside for many years. Mrs. King is one of the rare educators who has spent her entire career in one building, all 35 years at Ridgebrook. Remarkably, 34 out of those 35 years were spent in the very same classroom. She was telling me as she was reflecting on her journey that so much of her life have has happened in room 104. She got engaged, she got married, she had babies, not in the room, but you know what I'm saying. um unfortunately buried to parents-in-laws and all of the life milestones have happened in room 104. So honestly, I think re room 104 should be renamed either the Shelley King room or Shell Dog Room, complete with a plaque. When reflecting on her career, Mrs. King shared many highlights, but the she shared that she has

021many highlights, but these were her top three. working incredibly working with incredibly talented and caring people who inspire her every day. Teaching first graders is truly the best age and watching their tremendous growth from September to June. Having former students return to visit and share their life stories, something she says is priceless. Mrs. King's parting words of wisdom for the next generation of educators are, "Trust your gut instinct when working with young children. be flexible and allow teachable moments to happen. Nurture their curiosity as often as you can. Of course, her peers had some things to say about her as well. Collectively, many shared that she is the person they truly turn to for advice, words of wisdom, and most importantly, encouragement. She is kind, genuine, and would do absolutely anything for anybody. Many of

022us, many of us lovingly think of her as our work mom. She never seeks the spotlight, yet works tirelessly for her students every single day. Some of the adjectives used to describe Mrs. King include compassionate, empathetic, reliable, patient, selfless, and my favorite, the Mother Teresa of animals. If you ever try to get through um Ridgebrook in the morning and have to stop because of the herd of deer that somehow magically come every morning to get their leftover apples, she's not the only one in our building who encourages that, but she is the Mother Teresa. Mrs. King has all of those things and so much more. I've only had the pleasure of working with Mrs. King for the last three years. But I have this vivid reme memory of meeting her for the first time when

023she was probably checking out me as the new principal at at Ridgebrook. Um, but she was welcoming and it was that genuine welcome and helped me with all those things of like where's the big paper clips or where does the paper get kept and all of those little things um that helped me adjust from going to Parma Park to Ridgebrook. I knew though instinctively she was an exceptional educator and after having the opportunity to go into her classroom and learn from her and observe in her classroom, I can say that impression was absolutely correct. Mrs. King truly has been a gift to our profession. Over the last 35 years, she has shaped the lives of countless students and has left a lasting impact not only on the children she has taught, but on the colleagues

024that are fortunate to have had to work alongside her. So, congratulations on your graduation. Shelley King. [applause] All right, Mrs. Oswald, you've been waiting for this. Come on up. >> [applause] >> Audra Oswald is a first grade teacher at Ridgebrook and she is one of Mrs. King's first grade co-workers. Mrs. Oswald is a proud Midview High School graduate who earned her BS in elementary education from Kent State. Go Midview Midies because I may or may not be a colleague and a year behind her in that um midview midi section. She then uh graduated from Kent State University and earned a master's in curriculum and instruction from Cleveland State University. She launched her 35-year teaching career in Ayria schools and for the past 33 years Parma City Schools has had the fortune has had been fortunate

025to call her a first grade teacher. A highlight of her distinguished career comes in the fall of 2021 when she received the United Labor Agency Unsung Hero Award. True to her calling, her parting words to the next generation of educators are, "Every job has its up and downs, but not every job can change a life." Mrs. Oswald wishes to leave a legacy of integrity, loyalty, caring, and advocacy. standards she has modeled daily for colleagues and students alike. Her peers describe her as gifted, passionate, determined, dedicated, loving, fun, funny with sarcasm. I would agree with that. Helpful, an amazing teacher, smart, patient, encouraging, and all-around beautiful person. They see her love and passion for her students every day. She is there for all the right reasons, supports those around her, and is the first person many

026turn to for guidance and encouragement. She advocates fearlessly when something isn't right and continuingly champions high expectations and positive outcomes for all students. I would like to personally add that Mrs. Oswald is truly an outstanding educator. Like so many others, I've had the privilege of witnessing the instructional magic that takes place in her classroom and throughout the school and the Parma City community. She is that kind of teacher that makes it look easy and effortless. But what I know is that behind all of that is an incredible amount of purposeful thinking, strategic decision-making, compassion, and explicit teaching of skills that creates a highly effective classroom environment. Over the years, she has impacted count countless young lives and helped shape students very first experiences with school that continue to shine long after they leave her classroom.

027With gratitude and admiration, congratulations on your graduation. [applause] To all three of our graduates, the Ridgebrook and Parma School community are losing three phenomenal educators. You will be greatly missed, but your legacy will continue to aspire. Your Ridgebrook family wishes all three of you happiness, good health, time to play, and mostly endless joy in this next chapter. Congratulations and enjoy every minute of your well-earned retirement. Next, I'd like to introduce Megan Gafalo Garalo. Emily, Mrs. MCM did it. Garopolov, she's not here. Okay. Mr. Bickley's not here. Anybody doing thorough part? >> Okay. Okay. Very good. And Okay. And what do you want? >> All right. Is there a representative from Greenbryer? >> Not. Okay. Let's go to Mr. Gil. Gildo. >> All right. Is Mr. Gildo here? All right. [applause] I'm Hillside Hillside from Hillside

028Middle School. >> Good evening. We would like to recognize Mrs. Kathy Feudy, please, from Hillside Middle School. [applause] >> [applause] >> Kathy began her teaching career 34 years ago right here at Pleasant Valley room 29. At Pleasant Valley, she taught ELA and math and was actively involved with various initiatives. She ran the school's accelerated reading program for all grades. She spearheaded fundraising activities for this program so students could be awarded prizes for their accomplishments. She also helped raise money for the outdoor learning lab, whether it was the famous cowplop where one of the cows got loose or the PV rumage sale that was held in this gym. Kathy will be ending her career at Hillside Middle School. At Hillside, she taught three blocks of math to fifth grade students and was always challenging her students

029to do their best regardless of their abilities. This year, 92% of her students scored proficient and above on the OST math test. [applause] Over the years, Kathy also spent countless hours after school tutoring students who were struggling with math. Once again, Kathy was actively involved in various activities at Hillside. From ski club on Friday evenings to being the queen of inter murals, whether it was bowling, swimming, kickball, or basketball, she loved seeing the kids participate in activities outside of the classroom. Those who know Mrs. Feudy state that she tells it like it is. She's an advocate for the students, is extremely organized, and is passionate about teaching. Kathy, as the sun is quickly setting on your teaching career, another dawn is waiting for you on the bright and sandy beaches south of Ohio. May your

030days ahead be filled with endless sunshine, gentle waves, and the deep relaxation you have so truly earned. Happy retirement. [applause] Do we have a representative from Shiloh? >> I apologize. The representative, the administrative representative from Greenbar was unable to attend. I do want to uh recognize Mrs. Lauren Bruno wickas uh and her retirement. I apologize. because I do not have anything um on your behalf to say. Um >> but yeah, I apologize. [applause] Although tonight was was directed at our teaching staff, I do want to also recognize Wendy Juel, who will be retiring at the end of this school year as the principal at Ridgebrook. Congratulations. [applause] We do have one more. So, Dr. Brad Liar standing behind me. He's completing his 26th year in public education. Dr. Liar taught for 11 years, 10 of

031which were at Brush High School where he served as the director of bands, music department chair, and eventually the fine arts chair. In 2010, Dr. Liar entered educational administration as an assistant principal at Brush High School and later as a house principal at Lakewood High School. And in 2013, he joined the Wickliff City School District where he serves served as a middle middle school principal, high school principal, and the last five years there worked as the director of operations and human resources. In his most recent role as the executive director of human resources, information systems. He oversees food service, transportation, building operations, instructional technology, our student information systems, and human resources. Brad received his undergraduate at Bowling Green, his mers in educational administration from Edinburgh, and he earned his doctorate at Concordia University in Chicago.

032And Brad, as you begin your new chapter, uh we hope you take great pride in all you've accomplished here at Parma City. And while your presence will certainly be missed, we wish you all the best in your new endeavors. [applause] >> [applause] [applause] >> Okay. Dr. Hunt, I think and congratulations once again. Can we do another round of applause? [applause] >> Dr. Hunt, are you going to continue with >> We're going to Yeah, we we have some other things on the uh recognition. So, uh representing the Parma City Schools Foundation, uh Dr. Craig Phillips, Jackie Maronei, and Kim Childs. would you come to the podium? And they are going to present our Parma City Schools Foundation grants. >> Congratulations. >> Did I miss a couple? I'm sorry. >> Pardon me. >> Cindy BRZ, also El

033Divis. >> I got everybody. Who? Melissa Wolf, >> Melissa Wolf, >> and Melissa Wolf. My apologies. >> Well, congratulations to all the retirees. There is life after teaching. Join the foundation. Is that all right? Good evening everyone. Dr. Hunt, President Sebastian, and the members of the board of education. Thank you very much for this opportunity to talk briefly about the Parma City Schools Foundation and to recognize our recipients of the eighth annual educator grants process. Now, the Palmer Foundation is a nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2011. We're led by a group of energetic, dedicated volunteers from all walks of life. The foundation is guided by the mission to enrich educational experiences for all students in the Parma City School District. Because of the community support over the last 15 years, we've been able to

034enhance many programs in Parma City School District, including including positive behavioral interventions supports known as PBIS, the STEM program, technology purchases throughout the district, incentives for students, scholarship gr for graduating seniors, numerous educator and classroom grants, and of course, our summit our summer musical musical featuring our high school students and also middle school and elementary students. Now, since the inception of the foundation, all of our fundraising efforts have been dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities for our students. Our funding is obtained through our fundraisers, donations, and bequests. Over the years, we have proudly we are we have proudly have raised well over $400,000 to support the Parma City School District. [applause] Before we recognize our grant recipients, we invite you to support our fundraiser. You know it, especially our major fundraising event, The Taste of

035the Towns. If you like to eat, if you like to socialize, the Taste of the Towns is a place to be. It will be held Thursday evening, September 24th at the Woodside Event Center at St. Michael's. Save the date. Put that in your calendar now. Now, the purpose of our educator grant process is to seek applications from the Parma City School District educators. is to fund innovative classroom and schoolwide projects that might not be possible through the typical budgeting process. Education grant recipients must utilize their funding within one year. The maximum amount we award for this grant is $500. Our grant um our educator grant committee consists of Dr. Craig Phillips, co-chair, Kim Childs, Alan Divis, Barb Philippo, Melissa Wolf, Sharon Arco Jones, Dr. Hunt, Amy Spina, and myself, Jackie Maronei. Now, this is all

036done through the leadership of Cindy Bratz, our executive director. [applause] Thank you to all the district's educators who submitted applications for the foundation grants this year. We were thrilled to receive 52 grants applications. Each of them was extremely well written. The committee independently reviewed each of the 52 applications using a rubric with the names redacted to determine the grant recipients. While we weren't able to fund all of the applications, we're proud to award 31 grants totaling $14,28461. [applause] That concludes my portion and now I would like to introduce Kim Childs, our secretary of the foundation. >> [applause] >> Thank you, Jackie. Um, we would like to ask that everyone please hold your response until all the names are announced. So, we can hear I'm going to announce the names and the title of their grants.

037So, u, we'd like to say congratulations to this year's grant recipients. I get I would say I get the best job, but actually Melissa does because she's got the checks. All right. All right. So, we would like for you to please come forward and we will hand you your check if if you are here this evening. First up, we have Jen Adravet from Densler Food Truck Frenzy. Lauren Bucher, First Step, Learning Through Play, expanding hands-on opportunities for preschool special education students. Kelly Kiglia, Valley Forge, Transitional Community Activities. Kelly Chismar, Matthew Grady, Nicole Begin, and Rachel Paratt. Pleasant Valley. Room transformations. End of fourth grade review and fun. Kim Castle and Jen Wagner Greenbryer Force in Motion Discovery Lab. Lisa Danalian, Helina Bailey, Sherry Stafford, and Susie Sunjabaric. Pleasant Valley EL mission Lexia unit goals and

038EL support tools for English vocabulary, Lexia, and Oelpa growth. Katherine Dickerson, Ivar, um I'm sorry, Vari Campus and Grace Brady Greenbryer, music classroom tuners. That was Evan. I'm sorry, Evan. There's a little check mark on there. Sorry. [gasps] Next, Debbie Dannon and Andrea Kucha. First step, seven senses, strong foundations, fostering early learning through sensory exploration. Tiffany Duke, Kim Feny, and Jen Barash. Pleasant Valley. Bloom and Thrive. supplies for hands-on plant and animal learning. Sarah Field, Derek Crest, and Alex Scaraveilli. Thorough Park Panther Brew Crew. Rachel Grub, Pleasant Valley, Adapted Literacy Occupations. Lori Hler, Densler, Book Taco. Diane Hetszel, Valley Forge, Booknook Refresh. Megan Inamman and Megan Steck, John Mure, Hands-On Phonics. Clementine Jacobs, Green Valley reading engagement for eels's. Rebecca Kaminsky, First Step, Bright Ideas, building fine motor skills through sensory and light play. Next,

039we have a big group from Pleasant Valley. Allison Kopley, Janine Giggliotti, Nicole Began, Allison Simons, Janet Williams, Liz Harris, Christian Sion, Valerie Pennington, Becky Mccoral, Kelly Chismar, Cheryl Trainer, Jen Oanesy, and Beth Wilbur. Pleasant Valley, the walking school bus. Donna Caterera Greenbryer Literacy in Motion Grabandgo Literacy Centers Cara Neland Robin Growth Aaron Mackin and Carrie Egan Densler Densler's Eagle Brew Wagon William Alexa Green Valley Seat and Succeed Nicole Przman and Debbie Mascowski from Pleasant Valley Outdoor Sensory Path. Brittney War. Green Valley. Green Valley Land Lab. Kira Chef. Pleasant Valley. Delightfully diverse ducklings. Bernardet Selzer and Lynette Camelan from Jamir Regulation Station. A sensory space for connection and student success. Nicole Swigert and Carrie Egan Densler. Blacktop safety barricades. Lee Tokar Greenbryer. STEM 8 capstone tools. Moren Verasic from Ridgebrook Phonics and Fluency Fun. Liz Verasic

040Pop from Rididgebrook. Seal Little Library. Kimberly Wear from Densler Little Chapter Explorers. Janet Williams. Gabriel Darren and Bev Miller, Pleasant Valley Recorder Karate, Debbie Woodworth, Val Pennington, and Becky Mccoral, Pleasant Valley, the 3D think tank. big group. This concludes our list of grant recipients this year. [applause] We would like to thank everybody for the great success of this program and the grants that we see the results of in the classrooms throughout the districts throughout the district. Amazing things are happening and we just want to thank our amazing staff. Thank you for your time tonight. Thank you. >> [applause] >> I just like to also thank the foundation um for all the hard work that you do for our students. Um and thank you um and congratulations to all the grant winners tonight. It was amazing

041to see so many of you. Um and this is where you see teaching going above and beyond. So when teachers are not teaching our students, they're writing grants and they're doing a million other things. So I just like to say thank you once again. So this year the board um made a decision to make sure that we not only recognize our teachers but also our support staff in our buildings. Uh they are really the uh the fabric if you will, that holds together our buildings. So, uh, we asked and invited, um, individuals to show up to the meeting tonight so they could also be recognized. I think we're we do have you on a slide. I'm going to call you, um, by section. I'm going to ask you to stand and be recognized uh, as

042a group. And Jack, I know you're back up here. Uh, but we'll have Jack, we're we're going to get a group picture uh, of the section. So, um I know Melissa, you got the next slide, uh up for our office staff at each one of our buildings. If you are a front office staff in our buildings, please stand. Please stand. Thank you. Please stand. [applause] Thank you for what you do. Um I don't think that uh my boss is here, Lisa Frankie. Are you here, Lisa? Uh but she is a fabric that holds the central office together. So thanks to her. So I'm going to ask if you uh are present and you did stand, please come to the uh front for a group photo. Thank you. >> Don't be shy, Heather. >> Dr. Hunt,

043[applause] >> Melissa What's up? Thank you. [applause] I have to wait for Melissa to advance the slides. So, we did embed photos into the slideshow. So, let's go to the Oh, you already have it up there. Great. Thank you. Let's go to the next slide. Uh, our nutrition services cafeteria and kitchen staff uh are next. If you are in nutrition services and you make sure our students get fed every day, please stand and be recognized. [applause] And if you stood, if you'd come to the front, but I didn't see anyone standing, but if you did, we want to get a picture. We have some on the front uh slideshow here. Next, our nurses and clinic staff. If you are a nurse, work in our clinics in any of our buildings, please stand and be recognized.

044[applause] Thank you. Come down and get a picture. [applause] >> [applause] >> Thank you. Our next group, if you are a monitor in our district, and our monitors uh really serve as one means to make sure our schools remain safe, our hallways, our front doorways, our vestibules. Um we appreciate everything that they do to support students uh and our staff in the buildings. And if you are a monitor, please stand and be recognized. >> [applause] >> And you will see as you go through the slides, we have many many individuals uh that help monitor our buildings. All right. If you're an occupational therapist, assistant or physical therapist, would you please stand to be recognized? [applause] I know I'm going to ask for a picture and I don't think I saw anyone standing. So, nobody. Let's

045move on to our next group, our speech language pathologists. Do we have speech language pathologists in the room? Thank you. Stand and be recognized. [applause] Thank you for your work. And please come to the front. And Jack is going to get a group photo. Thank you. >> [applause] >> And our last group, our transportation department. If you work in transportation, please stand and be recognized. Transportation, these employees are the ones that make sure that our students get to school and home safely every day. We appreciate everything they do. And if you stood, please come down for a picture. And I don't think I saw anyone standing for transportation. Okay. Thank you everyone. Thank you again. We appreciate what you do. [applause] At this time, I'm going to call Mr. Chuck Caldwell to the podium. Mr.

046Caldwell is going to give out um our CTE awards for students. All right. So, I am here this evening to recognize our students that competed and placed at the state level of their student leadership organization. Uh, we have the benefit of providing a lot of great opportunities through our career and technical education programs. But in my opinion, one of the best ones that we can offer our students is the competitions and their state leadership organizations. And they get to compete at the local, regional, state, and national level. Um so we are here tonight to recognize those students that competed at the state level and placed in their respective event >> certificates are under. >> So first we have our deco winners. [applause] So, first we have Sean Frank who placed seventh in principles of business

047management and administration. [applause] Next, we have Mason Zimmerman who placed ninth in principles of finance. Next we have Madison Kidd who placed ninth in professional selling. Next we have Haley Wilmont who placed 10th in integrated marketing campaign. >> [applause] >> Dylan Joyak who finished 11th place in financial consulting. [applause] Next is Bordi Meny who placed 12th in international business campaign [applause] and generally we only recognize our students but we are also going to recognize our instructor who is Mrs. Carolyn Holt Bis uh who [applause] who this year at the DECA state competition was awarded the lifetime achievement award from Ohio DECA. [applause] All right. Next is our business professionals of America who they competed at the regional level at CBCC. They then moved on to the state level at uh the Columbus Convention Center. And

048we actually had 11 students in the business professionals of America program who qualified and competed at the national level who competed in Nashville, Tennessee on May 6th through 10th uh and had an awesome time and uh really represented our school and the BPA program very well. So, first we have Karina Pavarznik who placed first in advanced word processing. [applause] Next is Jesse Rather who plays second in fundamental word processing. Next is the team of Franchesca Sora and Promise Smurka who place second in economic research project team. [applause] Next is Tristan Jameson who placed third in basic office systems and procedures. >> [applause] >> We have Pratima Chatri who placed third in legal office procedures. [applause] Next we have the team of Ivana Gernnovic, Gloria Rudy, Carol Shaker, and Tyler Wisinski, who placed third in administrative

049support team. [applause] Next is Riley Morgan who placed third in human resource management. [applause] All right. And the group that is currently up here, this is the group that qualified and competed at nationals. So, let's give them a special round of applause. [applause] All right, we have the team of Marissa Saul and Jada Plum who received honorable mention in integrative office applications. [applause] Isabella Barlay, who received honorable mention in advanced office systems and procedures. [applause] Owen Hall, honorable mention device configuration and troubleshooting. [applause] Brendan Liam Star, who received honorable mention in computer network technology. [applause] And last but not least, Savannah Yorko, who received honorable mention in advanced word processing. [applause] and I know she's here. So, I'd also like to invite up Mrs. Marielle Ellen Swinger, who is the instructor for the program, so

050she can take a picture with her class. >> [snorts] >> All right, next we have our education professions winners who compete in Educators Rising. Um they have a state competition at uh Capitol University each year. So these were our finishers in that. First we have Grace Manzo who finished third place in chapter display project. Next we have Khloe Smith who finished fifth place in public speaking. Next we have Emily Bull who finished top 10 in creative lecture. >> [applause] >> And lastly, we have Aiden Verhosk, who finished top 10 in exploring noncore teaching careers. [applause] >> [snorts] >> Okay, next we have HOSA which is our medical and dental programs. These students competed at a regional at the Mida County Career Center and then the state level which was at uh in Toledo at the

051Glass City Center. First we have Cameron Kubet who finished first place in dental sciences. [applause] And I want to give Cameron a special shout out because he is a two-time national qualifier in dental sciences. So that's quite the accomplishment. [applause] Next we have Abby Primo, top 10 in physical therapy. Addison Wolf, top 10 surgical technologist. >> [applause] >> and Chase Avery, top 10 interviewing skills. And the last competition team that we have is our ProStart culinary team. Uh so this is a team of students in our culinary program who go and compete at the state level at the ProStart competition. Uh it is a very interesting and really exciting and nerve-wracking competition to go and watch. Um they go and compete against other schools. They have no electricity, so they use like burners and um

052it's and it's timed and it's very very exciting and very nerve-wracking to watch it as somebody that cares about these kids and wants them to be successful. Um and we've had a lot of success over the past five, six years in our culinary program. So, we've actually had uh them win the state competition um two of the last five years and qualify for nationals. So, um Chef Johnson and Chef Gibbons are doing phenomenal job with our culinary team. So, this year our team took third place. Uh so, the I I'm not sure if we have any of the students here, but our third place team was Drake Castellnik, Alina Vuvu, Nicken, Hera Oby, and Alyssa Maynard. [applause] >> [applause] >> So, congratulations again to all of our students. Uh, like I said, the these opportunities

053that we provide to them, um, like I said, this is probably one of the best where they get to go and compete against kids from other schools and they represent our district uh, very well. So, it's great to see the Parma City School District getting up on the stages at these awards ceremonies uh, and seeing our kids have success. So, give them a round of applause. [applause] Sorry. We often highlight our CTA programming because we should. We offer 17 programs across two high schools. comprehensive high schools. And what that means is uh that our students that are interested in career tech programming can stay right here at Parma City Schools. We don't send students to Polaris. We don't send students to Kyhoga Valley Career Center. [snorts] We do it right here. There are eight districts

054across the state that provide comprehensive career tech and Parma City is at the very top of the list. >> [applause] >> And so we get banners from the state recognizing our overall fivestar award in our CTE programming. They only give us one, so we had to make our own because we have two high schools. So thank you to Mr. Caldwell and uh all of our CTE teachers. We really appreciate this work. It's important uh to build the pipeline from our schools back onto our three communities. So, thank you. >> Appreciate it. Thank you, sir. eventually we'll get to the business of the board. I still have a few more things. Hang on. End of the year, you know, wrapping up and making sure we recognize those who deserve recognition. Um, so let me um first

055I want to share something uh with you uh in regards to the task force on school safety. Uh the task force on school safety met on Tuesday evening to k kick off our initial discussion specific to school safety. I would like to thank Dr. Ken Trump, no relation, uh for agreeing to co-chair the group with me. Dr. Trump is a nationally recognized school safety and security consultant. He's an author and a speaker and he serves as the president of the Cleveland-based National School Safety and Security Services. He has more than four decades of experience in school security, [snorts] emergency preparedness, crisis response, threat assessment, and he has worked with school districts, law enforcement agencies, and policy makers across all 50 states and internationally. [clears throat] He's a four-time invited congressional witness on school safety issues.

056He's authored multiple books and hundreds of articles on school security and is widely cited by national media as an expert in the field. [snorts] Dr. Trump was instrumental in setting the foundation of the work for the task force. So, this task force will closely examine areas such as emergency response, coordination with local law enforcement, first responders, building security measures, staffing and supervision, communication systems, prevention strategies, [snorts] including threat assessments, and mental health supports for students, families, and staff. Uh, and he's also a national expert on school safety. Part of our task force uh work was to create subcommittees which we did to gather information for the group as we discuss findings and recommendations. The task of the task force is to uh take the work of the subcommittees provide recommendations that will be presented back

057to the board of education. So there are five subcommittees. Physical security and facility safety, emergency operations and crisis response protocols, mental health supports and threat assessment practices, communication systems and family engagement, and student behavior supports and school climate. Again, the task force will develop recommendations to bring back to the board and administration based on its findings with the [snorts] goal of strengthening safety practices and ensuring cons consistent effective safety measures across all of our buildings. All right. Next, First Ring Student Leadership Institute. So, I had the opportunity about a week ago to attend the First Ring Student Leadership Institute uh wrapup and presentations. Uh th this um group transforms how students participate in educational decision-making. This is an innovative program that empowers high school sophomores and junior juniors to identify, research, and solve critical issues

058affecting their educational experience through direct collaboration with superintendent, education leaders. These students become active architects of positive change in their schools and communities. The program operates on the youth participatory action research framework which recognizes students as experts in their own educational experiences. This approach emphasizes meaningful student adult collaboration, promotes evidence-based problem solving, and develops crucial leadership and research skills while cultivating real world change through student advocacy. [snorts] During the first year, sophomore participants focus on creating change at the school level. Junior participants in their second year elevate their involvement to address broader educational challenges. These advanced students engage in collective research on statewide educational issues. They deepen their understanding of youth activism and social change and they get the chance to present their research to state level decision makers. They also serve as mentors to

059the first year participants sharing their experience and insights to to strengthen the program's impact. students have the opportunity to continue for a third year as seniors, further developing their leadership skills and contributing to state level research initiatives. So, I'd like to thank our adviserss for the time and effort that they put into working with these students to make the the program meaningful for them. Uh Lynn Monaco at Normandy High School, Kyle Yeah, thank you. Yes, Scott. Kyle Heronic and Tim Clayool at Valley Forge High School. Thank them. So, after listening to our students present uh in in a packed uh St. Michael's Woodside to neighboring school districts, advisers from Cleveland State and others, uh I was I was very impressed. And one thing that I I do believe is very important is that we need

060to listen to our students. The student voice matters. Um they are really the agents of change in our schools, not us. they are uh they need a framework and guidance but they are what will will improve things here in our district. So I've asked them I've asked them to present their work and their research and their findings to the board. We can learn a lot from what they've experienced and so I'm going to ask that um our first group to be the student perceptions on the use of AI in schools to share their work. Please come down. I do apologize because the screen might be hard to see, but these fine gentlemen. So, I'm going to ask you please introduce yourselves, your name, your grade level, and then you can launch right into your um

061work. Thank you. And you look great, by the way. Thanks for for dressing up. You need a tie, though. Good afternoon everyone. My name is Hardy and Normandy. >> I'm Jensen Vargo and I'm also a junior. >> Um we had the opportunity this year to go down to Cleveland State a couple times and um spent time doing some research, building some surveys, and trying to get some information on AI before the deadline for the AI policy. So, I got a little intro here we'll read and then then we'll get it over with here. Imagine using a powerful new technology in school without clear rules or guidance. For many students, AI is already part of daily learning, but expectations remain unclear and inconsistent. As Ohio now requires all school districts to adopt formal AI policies by

062July 1st, there is a risk of creating guidelines without fully understanding students experiences. What do students actually think about AI and where do they feel uncertain? Our study addresses this gap, providing data to share to help shape effective student informed AI policies. So, we sent this survey to students throughout all of Ohio. Received almost 3,500 responses from all different students. [clears throat] >> Um, we don't have our slideshow on the board, but I'll just tell you, um, we found that students used AI less than we thought. You got to remember, like these kids are filling out the surveys in the classroom, so it might be a little that might be wrong, but that's what they said. Also, we found the students primarily use it for language arts and math. So, we asked them what um

063subjects they use it for and 59% said they use it for math. I'm part of that 59%. Um, we also found that students support consequences for AI. So that means that they they understand that they probably shouldn't be doing it and that it should probably come with some repercussions cuz it's it makes it really easy. So we asked for solutions that they can propose and one of these is clearly explain what it means to properly and improperly use AI. So, in the policy, if they could state um acceptable use, what AI tools are acceptable to use and how um we also got another solution here. Um we're on I don't know what slide we're on. We're on the second solution. >> All right, we're pulling it up now. So, just >> take a quick pause

064so that you can follow your slides. You're doing a great job without the PowerPoint. >> You guys think the Cavs will win tonight? >> Yeah, >> they better. >> Um, it's the second solution. It says students proposed solutions proposed by students. >> The next one. >> Here we go. So we also propose a solution to provide AI literacy to students through providing literacy instruction courses that include responsible AI use, ethics, privacy and safety and just classes that inform the students how they should use it and what kind of ethics are important to use within um their use. post. Then another solution proposed is to provide development for teachers because just like students, teachers need to know how to properly use AI as well. Um, many teachers are still learning about AI, many teachers know less

065about AI than students and they especially if they're going to allow students to use it in some type of way, they need to know just as much. Oh gosh. And we also want to maintain an ongoing student involvement in policy development. AI is still something really new for everyone and we think it's important that everyone has a say in how it's used, not just teachers, just to make sure that everyone's playing under the same rule book and there's still learning going on within the classrooms. >> Uh so one thing that was definitely clear was students do not want to ban or ignore AI. I mean, most students use it anyway. And then it's just to clearly state what AI use is proper and what is not so students know those explicit rules. And then just

066teaching everyone about the use of AI. Thank you. Thank you. Have a good night. Go Cats. >> Thank you, >> gentlemen. Thank you. Appreciate that. This is very timely. If you don't know this, the state of Ohio is requiring uh schools across the state to have in policy and AI policy. So this uh when I saw what they uh worked on, what their research was, what their findings were, this is very important uh as we move forward to listen to our students in terms of AI. Uh they are native to this. We are not unfortunately or fortunately. uh but AI is here to stay and so we have to find ways um to make sure that it's used properly. So gentlemen, thank you so much. Appreciate you sharing your research and your conclusions. >> And

067Dr. Han, uh we don't want it to stop there. We would love to have you involved in um any policies that we're uh moving forward with uh AI, whether that's professional development, student use. Um we'd love to have you involved. Thank you. Excellent. >> So, >> we'd also I'm sorry, Dr. Hunt. Sorry. Um I we'd like to and and we'll work through Dr. Hunt. We'd like to invite you to our next policy meeting when we when we discuss AI. >> Sure. Absolutely. So, we're going to pull up the next slideshow first, and we're going to ask our Normandy High School group to present their research and findings on how social emotional wellness impacts peer relationships. Hello and good afternoon everybody. We are Normandy sophomores currently first years of first ring leadership and our topic was

068focusing on peer-to-p peer relationships at Normandy that overall affect our culture at Normandy. This is um the contributors to research and data include me Natalie Aila John Chuba Laya Perkins Russell Jinsano and Emily Girko who cannot be here sadly first slide. We sent out a survey about a couple months ago which had a ve list of various questions that that went from multiple choice to to uh open responses in which 900 students responded out of 1,500 which is a good you know it's a good it's good percentage. The participants age ranges are shown. Majority of them that responded that are um at Normandy High School mostly are between the ages of 15 and 16 which are mostly our like freshman and sophomores some juniors but this could also be due to late arrival for seniors.

069Okay. So on our chart here, we had the question, we have a supportive peer-to-peer relationship environment at Normandy High School in which 256 people disagree and 74.4% do agree. This this being shown that means around one out of four students disagree that Normandy has a supportive peer-to-peer environment. From this data, most students feel like the environment is somewhat supportive, but not completely. But that tells us support exists, but it's not consistent for everybody, which can affect how comfortable people feel in their relationships at school. >> Hi. Um, a question we asked students at Normandy High School was, "Is it easy to make friends?" Uh, the majority of students kind of said that it was easy to make friends, but the problem lies that the majority of students also lied in the middle. This can show

070that although it's easy to make friends at Normandy High School, a lot of students may not feel that connection between other students that can really overall affect the culture negatively. Uh, next slide. Thank you. Um, we ask students if peer-to-p peer conflicts are handled respectfully. The majority of students feel that peer-to-peer conflicts are not handled respectfully. This can show that students feel a lack of support between one another. that lack of support and lack of connection between peers can cause conflicts to conflicts to lack respect. Um, and another data question we asked is do peers feel comfortable sharing their thoughts with other classmates? We found out that the mo that most students do not feel comfortable sharing their thoughts with other peers. This can indicate a lack of connect a lack of a connected community

071between students because students do not feel that they can convey their thoughts among other peers. Through the data I've provided so far, we can uh conclude that students do not feel connected and supported by their peers, which leads to a lack of community between students. One top one topic we wanted to focus on was how students respond to unkind behavior at Normandy High School. Based on our data, many students felt that students do not usually step in or speak up when they see somebody being treated unfairly. This can negatively affect our school environment because it can make students feel unsupported and it can also allow conflict to go unresolved. We also wanted to understand what students believed were causing these negative interactions. According to the to our data, stress was the biggest factor causing conflict

072at Normandy High School with 33% of student calling 33% of students voting it the main factor. After stress comes social media and group chats that are also main factors. Minor factors include sports and extracurriculars. Looking at these results help us better understand what students are experiencing and what areas may need more attention. Hello. Hello. Okay, so as my team and I finish our um conducting our research on peer-to-p peer relationships at Normandy High School, what are our recommendations? Well, one of our recommendations that we can develop a studentled after school program that allows any students to join in for any emotional or social support. We would also offer anonymous surveys for any students who needs or wants to speak up for others or even for themselves. We would also like to reinforce the idea of

073focusing on all student emotional fundamentals, not just freshman and sophomores. But what other steps could we take for our initiatives? Well, one of our steps is that we could provide advocacy for students on a web page or an announcement to encourage students to stand up for one another. We could also give incentives to motivate students on participating on kind behavior and handling conflicts in a more respected manner. We could also promote resources, links, and other spaces to help students diminish any unnecessary stress when in search for help. Although, how do we expect this to improve the culture at Normandy High School? These steps would allow us to promote and incorporate students into the culture of if you see something, say something. It would also help construct a more comfortable environment for students to develop and

074regulate healthier social lives. With this, it would allow Normandy High School to adopt a more positive environment where we would also recognize the individuals who go above and beyond. Before I'd like to before we conclude, um I would like to mention Richmond Heights, the district of Richmond Heights. They their high school and middle school are connected into one building and they also have peer-to-peer mediation. Their students I've talked we've we've had multiple conversations with their middle schoolers and man their their tone. I love love love the way they talk. They sound more confident when socializing even with kids beyond their age groups. So, I'm I'm not 100% sure if the result of the peer-to-peer mediation was that, but it did allow us to converse with them more, even though they're considered as, you know, they're

075in middle school. Um, but anyways, to conclude, Normandy High School have yet to reach the standards of a positive environment on a social aspect. However, with these plan of actions and in hopes it would allow us to succeed through expectations. And that concludes our presentation for today by Nelly Vita, John Chuba, Laya Perkins, Emily Gerko, and I, Russell Jensano. Thank you all for listening today. >> Thank you, >> Dr. Hunt. >> Yes. Um, also with this group, I would love um I first of all, you have really strong goals and objectives and love the PBIS foundation that was weaved through all of that. Um, so I would also like to have them come back and report to the board um periodically how you're doing with your goals and objectives. Thank you. >> Thank you. It's

076an important topic um that they explored. Uh I wasn't surprised to see that social media was a a stressor. Anybody surprised to see social media as a stressor? Um again, these are things that we as adults can talk about to make uh students feel uh more safe, that they belong, and that we care. Uh the other thing I learned the other night was I just want to tag on to uh and we we say this to students, see something, say something. see something, say something. Uh, but I learned the other night, it's not just see something, say something. It's see something, say something, and do something. You need to do something. Whatever that is. Uh, so I just throw that out there for future thought and conversation as we continue uh down the path here

077to make our schools better. Um, and our final presentation, we have Valley Forge High School. They explored student attendance. And so, can we have our group from Valley Forge come to the podium? Good evening everybody. I want to say for all the retirements and people who even just came um for the accomplishments on their educational career, I'm very proud of all of you and I hope this evening has been really rewarding for you cuz you deserve it. As for our presentation, I learned so this is technically my second to third time doing a presentation like this and I learned that authenticity is one of my greatest strengths. So to be completely honest with you, I don't know what I'm doing. But uh you know, we try and we learn and the difficulty of it is

078what makes it beautiful. So we made a presentation to make the unseen feel seen, the unheard feel heard, and the nobodies into somebody's. But at the end of the day, we can't really make somebody into anybody. But we can make that transition easier and safer, especially when it comes to growing teens. So, we have put together a presentation on the effects of the effects that affect school attendance at our school. Um, my name is Brooklyn. This is Nolan, Nicholas, Delaney, and Ella. And we are all sophomores at Valley Forge High School. And now we have also become somebody to you. So, I without further ado would love to get this started for all of you. So, at Valley Forge, we have around 1,300 students, but we have a big problem. As of the start of

079last year, we had uh 25 to 30% of our students were listed as chronically absent. So, to uh help uh like find out why this is, we asked ourselves a question. This question is, what school culture and safety factors influence attendance at Valley Forge High School? To help solve this, uh we sent a survey with uh 15 questions in it. And with the help of our administration, we got 931 student responses. One of the biggest questions that we asked is where do students not feel safe? The three biggest areas were the hallways, at lunch, and in the bathrooms. Now, what you'll notice about these is it's either a high student ratio to low staff ratio, or a very low student ratio to no staff ratio. And this will be this cause them to feel unsafe

080within the least monitored areas. What we're trying to do is kind of expand the monitoring, not get more monitors, but evenly distributed because within there's like a chemistry hallway separated from everything corridor. There's no one there. We could also try to have some teachers stand out, stop fights from happening, people arguing and screaming and running through the halls. And then if you go to the next slide, you'll see our data. Almost 600 of the responses are in these areas while everything else like the gym or media center or weight room is very little. We found that 70% of our students said that they are most motivated to go to school by their friends being there. This tells us that the people the students are surrounded by are important to them and it encourages them to

081come to school without them knowing it. This matters because if we can improve absences, people will more be more likely to come to school with the people they are comfortable with. Because students are motivated to go to school by their friends, schools should be more school should promote more collaborative learning opportunities. This graph shows that senior friends had more than 600 responses and that was their vote for what motivates them to come to school the most. 33% of our students or of our data showed that 33% of our students feel unsafe at our school. And our recommendation to fix that is that we think we should have more monitors in areas where there are currently no monitors or areas that are more populated by students. In addition to that, we think that having an anonymous

082tip line for our students to text, call, or email would help to prevent physical altercations or other issues within the school. Thank you. Our second recommendation is that because 70% of our students come to school to socialize with their friends, we thought it' be best for Valley Forge curriculum to include more mandatory group work so that our students have a reason to come to school and enjoy their time there. Our final recommendation to help our students feel more comfortable. This one targets the freshman class because they feel they don't fit in. Our recommendation to fix this is that we think we should dedicate at least one day at the start of the year where only the freshmen come in and they can walk their schedule, learn the school, meet their teachers, and just build a

083sense of community within their school. So for our next steps, we plan on continuing to monitor school attendance, see if our effects or you know anything that we implemented, if it gets put in, hopefully um help students at our school because that's the whole point of this, right? And staff as well, make it easier on staff. Uh hopefully less fights, you know what I mean? Uh so um we plan on also conducting another survey. There was talk about it maybe at the end of this year, but definitely next year just to see where everything's at, where everybody's at, how they feel, and how we contributed to that. Um, but other than that, I hope everybody has a good rest of their evening. And thank you for listening. [applause] Thank you. And I I would say

084to you as well, we'd love to uh have you back. Um and I hope that you all have the opportunity to share findings at the state level as well because uh we have a state level problem a national problem with uh chronic absenteeism. So your findings were um right on and and um I was very surprised um by the 70% um want to come. I'm not surprised but it's um I think something that uh the state needs to hear as well. So, thank you so much. >> Got one more thing. First, thank you to our student groups from Valley Forge and Normandy. Outstanding work, outstanding job. Thank you for having the courage to present tonight. You did outstanding. So, I just I want to um I want to You lost your connection. Perfect. Uh I

085want to recognize uh Mrs. Megan Macasy and Mrs. Beth Carter Carter who ser serve as our district purple star liaison. Uh they lead this initiative for our school district. Um so I want to make sure I just want to walk through the process here. So in the spring of 2025 uh the district received approval to work with our buildings to apply for the purple star award. So this work uh and the designation uh of purple star schools has been work ongoing since last spring. In [snorts] the fall um they worked with buildings to gauge interest and identify a military family liaison. In in December uh of this year all buildings applied for the purple star award. Uh on April 20th all buildings notified uh that they uh were awarded the purple star. So, Pleasant View,

086Densler, Green Valley, John Mure, Pleasant Valley, Ridgebrook, Thorough Park, Greenbryer, Hillside, Shiloh, Normandy, and Valley Forge um are all Purple Star design. So, our military liaison across uh the district and that's the next um scroll down. Uh some of the voices across the the district. Um stating personal connections to military service. I won't read through all of these, but I'll read through a couple of them. Uh my father served as a Marine for 23 years. I'm committed to providing the support to families that I wish I had growing up. Uh the commitment to belonging and connection. Uh, I want to help build an environment where students and families feel seen, supported, and valued. Uh, supporting students through unique challenges. Military families experience deployments, transitions, and frequent moves. I wanted to be someone they could reach

087out to for support and resources. Honoring and recognizing service. I believe it's important for schools to recognize the sacrifices military families make for our country. um the variety of activities that uh happened in the 2526 school year supporting our families across the district and again I won't read through all those you have those available to you publicly but um thank you and congratulations to our schools for those for that designation. And lastly, board, in your folder, you received um a district-wide chart that outlines the work in buildings and uh operations from Mr. Pollock uh who oversees our building and grounds. I've asked him to come back and walk through some specific items for you. Um I he was unavailable tonight. Plus, we're just about ready to get to board business. So, uh my apologies, but

088not really uh apologizing because I think it's outstanding when we can recognize students and staff. So, uh, that is all I have. Thank you. >> Are you sure? >> I believe I believe that. Hang on. Wait. Yes, you're good. You're good. >> So, thank you and uh uh thank you for being patient. Um, but it is very important that we are recognizing all the great accomplishments in Parma City School District. Um, so with that being said, I'm going to move into our committee reports. Um, and business is up first. I do have a report. Uh the business committee reviewed several summer uh 2026 facility and infrastructure improvement projects funded primarily through our PI funds. Um those are our permanent improvement funds. Current PI balances remain healthy with approximately 1.7 million available while maintaining a target

089reserve balance for emergency needs. Uh discussion included updates to the capital improvement plan and year-to- date facility improvements. Summer projects include classroom flooring replacements at multiple ele uh elementary buildings, electrical upgrades at Arlington central office to support future uh HVAC improvements and communications infrastructure repairs at Densler Tower. Uh the committee also reviewed several projects anticipated for board approval that will come in our June meeting. um construction of new four-lane asphalt track at Shiloh Middle School to improve accessibility, safety, and athletic facilities. Uh roof replacement for the Beth uh Bethl Christian Academy modular unit and proposed exterior vinyl wrapping improvements at Buyersfield, which remained under funding review. And additionally, the committee reviewed the district's annual insurance renewal proposal for the 202627 school year, reflecting increases consistent with national insurance market trends and claims activity. So, future

090discussions will include facility use policies, procedures, and rental fee structures. Thank you. Um, with that being said, I'm going to hand it Oh, do you have communications for communications? >> No. I don't believe there is a curriculum report finance >> the finance committee did meet on Monday we reviewed the balances of certain funds the general fund the PI fund the food service fund those and those are the main funds we're looking at we also had a couple resolutions on tonight's agenda one is for K12 consulting they assist us in the five-year forecast and another one is for Julian Grub for the preparation of the financial statements and both of those are on the agenda for tonight. >> Thank you, Mr. Nucio. Policy. >> Thank you, Miss Sebastian. So, we did have a meeting on the

091ETH. Uh a lot a lot going on. It's an hour and a half long. So, we do have a couple of first readings for tonight. Uh one is for uh acceptance of credit card payments and the other has a lot of uh different revised policies in it. So, Thank you, Mr. Reyes. >> We are now going to move into communications. Um, do any board members have any communications? Um, okay. So, I do. Um, so I'm going to start with last night I had the privilege of attending Parma Council of PTA scholarship night. Uh, we were able to award three $1,000 scholarships to deserving students. Um, so events like these, I've said this before, uh, really brings back the why of what we do, um, behind the work that we do and the importance of continuing

092to invest in our students and their futures. Um, I would really sincerely like to thank Miss Kurp, Dr. Early, and Mr. Reyes for their contributions and support of this important tradition. I would also like to extend appreciation to the anonymous donors who generously helped ensure that we were able to fully meet our goal of providing the three $1,000 scholarships. So, thank you. Also, uh May is mental health awareness month. So, as we recognize mental health awareness month, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the importance of supporting mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Mental health impacts learning, relationships, school climate, and overall success both inside and outside of the classroom. This month serves as a reminder that asking for help is a sign of strength, that every person deserves support

093and understanding, and that creating safe families and community partners who continue to support the social and emotional well-being of our students each day as you heard tonight from our students. And I think that is it for comm Oh, no. I do have one more thing for um communications. Um so uh as you're aware we are down to three board members. So we have been really struggling. Um we have policy committees. Um we have um uh curriculum as you've heard. We went through the finance policy and with only three of us being here, we really needed to look at um committee assignments and doing a reconfiguration of the committee assignments. Um so I would like to reassign uh finance. Um so we would have Nick and myself. Nick, you would still stay on finance. I would

094add myself to that business. Uh Nick and Britney. I would I would like to have that committee assignment. Uh curriculum, I would say Britney and myself. I've been on the curriculum committee for some time now. Communications. Uh Britney has uh willingly, I think, uh done this herself anyway, so I thought she would want to continue to do it herself if if she would oblige. Um and then policy. I am going to reassign myself and Britney to policy. Um, this is because we need to cover all of these committees and like I said, right now we are in an operational paralysis and we have to um be able to do the work that we need to do. So that's all I have for communications. Um, treasurer, >> I don't have anything tonight. >> Okay, so we

095have our Parma Council a PTA report. Um, they asked that I read this because they're not here. Um, so good evening. It's hard to believe that another school year is quickly coming to a close. Our PTA units are working hard to finish the year strong while also beginning the transition to their incoming boards. We are excited to continue supporting and working alongside them throughout the summer as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Last night, Parma Council PTA held our annual scholarship awards ceremony and reception. This marked our fourth year presenting the scholarships in this format and our third year partnering with Normandy High School at our host location. The evening was well attended and truly enjoyed by all. This year, we proudly awarded 119 scholarships to 98 graduating seniors, totaling nearly $98,000 in scholarships.

096We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and PTA members who help make these opportunities possible for our students. On May 6, council held our first general membership meeting of the school year, followed by our annual spring dinner on May 13th. During the evening, we celebrated the accomplishments of our units and recognized this year's PTA award recipients along with several special honors. We were also excited to announce that Greener Middle School was the recipient of this year's Freddy the Flamingo Award. Um, so looking ahead, Parma Council of PTA will host our annual incoming officers workshop on Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kyahoga County Public Library Powers Boulevard branch. All incoming officers and board members are encouraged to attend. This workshop is designed to help our

097units begin the new school year with confidence, organization, and support. This summer, delegates from Parma will attend the National PTA Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from June 17th through the 20 20th. This will mark the first fully in-person national PTA convention in five years. We look forward to bringing back valuable resources, ideas, and information to continue strengthening our units and supporting our school community. As the school year comes to a close, we would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support, participation, partnership, and enthusiasm as we work to mirror the mission and reflect the change. As we move into the next school year, Parma Council of PTA is proud to embrace our new theme, stronger together, rebuild, restore, and rise. Wow, that's great. This theme represents our commitment to rebuilding not only our PTA units, but

098also trust, relationships, connections throughout our schools and community. It reflects our dedication to restoring a sense of safety, unity, pride, and belonging while continue to rise together through advocacy, collaboration, shared resources, and empowerment for every child and family we serve. Thank you. And this was Candy Graves, president of Parma Council of PTAs. Thank you. So, with that being said, before we move into um public comments, I also want to talk about um abstensions. Um, so as we continue um, reviewing agenda items, I just wanted to remind everyone to be mindful of abstensions and to consider whether there is a specific conflict or reasoning regarding their abstension. Um, so if there is a specific conflict that requires you to abstain under policy, whether that's ethics, guidance, or legal considerations, in general, board members are elected to

099vote on matters before the board unless there is a true conflict that occurs. So with that being said, we are going to move into um our public comments. And first public comment, we have Johnny Reid. Could you give me one? Could you Melissa, could you just give me Can you go back before I'm sorry. Um before we do that, I'm sorry for calling you up here. Um just give us a second. Uh Mr. Nucio, can you explain um so the process of um uh the board, you know, the board interviews and appointing a new board member? >> Yes. So, Ohio Revised Code does not have any anything on there regarding the process. So, you can interview as many people as you want. You can not interview people. You can just decide on a candidate. You

100can hold special meetings to interview people or you can not interview anybody at all. The thing Ohio Revised Code does have is a timeline. So, Dr. Early resigned on May 7th. Ohio advised code says the first 10 days after the vacancy you're allowed to have as many special meetings and you can do whatever you want. That would be May 8th through the 17th after May after the day 10th day which would be May 17th. So day 11 on May 18th you must appoint somebody at the next meeting. So the next meeting after the 17th is today. So, if we do not appoint somebody on the first meeting after the 10-day vacancy, then after 30 days, the probate judge, which is Judge Russo, Anthony Russo, it's up to him to appoint somebody and you get what

101you get. He can he can make us get together and try to come up with something or he could just pick somebody and just said, "This is who you're getting." So, that's the process. There's no There's there is a timeline but there's not anything saying you have to interview all the candidates or you have to even do interviews at all. The only thing that's high revised code says is this is the timeline and you must follow the timeline. So that's what we're doing tonight. Any questions on that? >> Okay. Thank you Mr. Nucio and thank you for waiting so patiently. Good evening, Madame President, board members, community members of Parma. My name is Johnny Reid. I am 38 years old. I was born at Parma Hospital. Shared my first few years over here on Lndale

102Drive and have been living in 7 Hills ever since then. I live with my wife of 10 years, Brienne and our two children, Jay, who attends here at Pleasant Valley in the STEM program, and Lennox, who will who attend here when she becomes of school age. As a lifelong resident of this community, my family demonstrated the importance of servant leadership to others and getting involved with your community. There's a saying that I challenge myself to every day. Don't talk about it, be about it. I sat here these past few board meetings sharing a feeling of concern with everything going on. When this board seat recently became open, I saw it as an opportunity to serve by being the bridge in meeting the needs of our students with the needs of our communities in which we

103serve. I felt this was my chance and challenging myself to be about it. Being an effective board member takes a lot of time, commitment, and collaboration. If given the opportunity, I look forward to working with multiple stakeholders as being part of the solution to improve our schools and build trust with the communities we serve. I love this community. Give me a chance. Get to know me. Let's heal and grow together. Par, thank you for your time. >> Thank you, Mr. Reed. [applause] >> Katie Cece. State my name and address. Right. All right. >> Yes. >> KDC's 7546 Apollo Drive, Parmmo, Ohio 44130. All right. So, good evening. Two weeks ago, the board accepted the resignation of the Greenbryer principal. Many parents left that meeting believing it really marked the beginning of a new chapter. One

104where parents, teachers, and administrators could begin to build trust worked together for the benefit of students. Today, however, you're considering rehiring her as a physical education teacher. Many parents are disappointed, frustrated, and frankly confused. Parents have raised serious concerns for years regarding her conduct and leadership. Concerns about parents being spoken to disrespectfully, students being addressed aggressively, reports of inappropriate behavior not being handled properly or reported in a timely manner. These are not minor misunderstandings. These are issues that directly impact student safety, trust, and the relationship between schools and families. We believe that placing that individual back into direct daily contact with students is not the right decision. Additionally, there is also the issue of fiscal responsibility. Board regularly speaks about failed levies, financial strain, and the need for community support. Yet tonight you are considering

105rehiring someone who not only has been the center of extended controversy, but based on the understanding of the collective bargaining agreement would earn over $100,000 a year as a physical education teacher. If that understanding is incorrect, would love clarification. um that would be appreciated in this case not only for this particular situation but also the other administrators that are stepping down to take teaching positions. Um when we start doing that math while teachers are extremely valuable I am not sure that is a fiscal responsible move. Um decisions like this are exactly why trust between the district and the community continue to erode. transparency, listening to the concerns of the community you serve, and the financial common sense now more now than ever are critical paths to success. Um, I also want to address just very

106quickly the atmosphere from the last meeting, the large group of staff that attended in support of the Greenbryer principal while fully have the ability to do that. the social media that followed also as well. There are many parents that experienced uh concerns with that and there's very much us verse them atmosphere coming out of this and we really need to come together as a community and start bridging that gap instead of widening that gap. The actions taken tonight in support of that will either reinforce that feeling of the community not being heard or that they are. Thank you. Thank you. Um just uh for you you can go ahead and sit down. Yeah. Um just for a point of clarification, I was going to um talk about that um when we were going into curriculum,

107but I just want to clarify it is not a rehire, it's a reassignment. And I'm going to ask Dr. Hunt. Um, if you can provide some clarification on what continued contracts mean and um, reappoints. Teachers and administrators have the opportunity to teachers and administrators have the opportunity to apply for continuing contract status. uh in this case the individual has continuing contract status. And so the process for any individual who would leave an administrative role who has continuing contract status has the right to be assigned into a position in the district and we follow our collective bargaining agreement and that's what we're doing in this case and it's it's not a rehire, it's an assignment made. Thank you, Dr. Hunt. We are now going to move into uh business. Uh, however, I don't believe there is

108any business on the agenda for tonight. So, Oh, I'm sorry. Yes, I'm sorry. Not business. Business of the board. Yeah. Um, yes, Mrs. Kurp. >> Thank you. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-237, appointment of new board member. Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-237. Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Questions or comments? I apologize, >> Miss Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Uh, so I just want to thank the many applicants that stepped up to fill the position. Um, there's a question on the application that says, uh, describe your vision for the district. And I was I would just say we have many, many bright people in the community. Um, I was blown away by a lot of those responses. So, uh, thank thank all of you

109for stepping up to fill the position. Um, thank you, >> Miss Kerick. Sorry. Okay. Okay. Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerpek. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> No. >> Mr. Reyes. Um, can I can I ask for an explanation on your No. >> No. That's okay. >> I'm sorry. >> No. No explanation needed. So, you're not going to give us an explanation on why you're voting no? >> I don't need. >> That puts us in a position that >> I understand the position it puts us in. Thank you. >> That puts us I'm going to finish my statement. That puts us in a position where we are going to have a probate judge who not only does not know our district, 9,000 students that we represent in Parma

110City School District that will appoint this person. Our first duty is to the 9,000 students in Parma City School District. We had we had we had consensus. What's what is what is what has changed? >> Again, I'm not going to explain my vote. That's my vote. Please put it in the record. Thank you. >> Okay. You're not explaining your vote to the board. You're explaining that to the community and the staff. So we are not only we are not only now going to have a probate judge come in and appoint we will now when I talked about that operational paralysis you are further putting us into that we don't this could there I there are places that it's taken the probate judge over two months so if Miss Kerpic yourself or myself something happens I

111want the community to understand we will not be able to perform our duties. We will not have a quorum. It goes deeper than just having a probate judge. So to not get an an answer and an explanation is is is not okay. It is not okay. That is your duty as a board member. Mr. Nusio. So the next steps in the process is we will have to contact uh the probate judge and then what where do you know? >> So I will have our legal counsel Mr. Rose contact the probate judge and I'm sure Mr. Rose will want to send him all the applicants and the list of people we interviewed and probably some other documentation that the the probate judge will request and then it's up to the probate judge to do what he

112wants. So, we get what we get. >> Mr. Reyes, you're standing by your no vote. >> And this wasn't influenced by anybody. >> Mrs. Sebastian, if I may. >> Sebastian, that's not appropriate. >> I'm ask Yeah, it is appropriate. >> The only the only influ The only influence is is my own. >> It's a yes or no question. >> No, that's my that's my vote. That's why I voted. Thank you. >> I don't have anything else. I was just going to ask if we could continue on. If Mr. Reyes doesn't feel like the community deserves an answer, then we can't make him get one. >> Okay. All right. So we will move on to curriculum. Miss Kerpik. >> Thank you Mrs. Sebastian. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-238 authorization to renew assessment software for the

1132026 2027 school year. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-238. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kirbick. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-238 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-239, authorization to renew instructional materials for the 2026 2027 school year. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-239. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio, >> Miss Kerpek, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-239 has been approved. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-240 authorizing the purchase of advanced placement course courses instructional materials for the 2026 2027 school year.

114>> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-240. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kirpek. Yes, >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-240 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-240.1. Approval of overnight outofstate field trip to Washington DC on June 9th to the 11th, 2026. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-240.1. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Miss Kerpik. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-240.1 has been approved. >> Unless another board member has anything to discuss. This will conclude curriculum. >> Thank you, Miss Kerick. Finance. Mr.

115Reyes. >> Thank you, Miss Sebastian. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-241, approval of the April 2026 financial report. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-241. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please, Mr. Nucio. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Miss Kirp, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-241 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-242, approval to enter into a contract with K12 Business Consulting, Inc. for preparation of District 5-year financial forecast. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-242. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpik. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-242 has been approved.

116>> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-243, continuation of services with Julian and Grub, Inc. for GAP conversion. Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-243. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpik. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-243 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-244. Approval of supplemental appropriations. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-244. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio, >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Miss Kerik, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-244 has been approved. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-245, ratification of investments. >> Second. We have a

117motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-245. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio, >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Miss Kerpik, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-245 has been approved. >> Do any other board members have anything further to discuss regarding finance? >> This concludes finance. >> Thank you, Mr. Reyes. We are now moving into human resources. Miss Kerbick, >> thank you. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-246.1, acceptance of certified resignations. We have a mo Oh, I'm sorry. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-246.1. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerick. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-246.1 has been

118approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-247. Approval of the following certified exhibits. Confirmation of certified appointments. Confirmation of certified replacements. Confirmation of stipen amounts. Confirmation of supplemental contracts. Confirmation of certified substitute appointments, approval of certified non-compensated leaves of absence, acceptance of certified resignations, and acceptance of certified administrative resignations. >> Second, >> I'm sorry that we removed that one. I'm sorry. >> We removed the acceptance of the certifi certificated resignations. That was the previous resolution. Do I need to re read the whole thing? >> I'm sorry. >> Do I need to reread? >> No, no. Just Just note that that second last one was made as a separate resolution. >> We roll. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Roll call. Do I know where I'm at? Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Miss Kerik. >> Yes. >>

119Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. This is Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-247 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-248, acceptance of certified retirements. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-248. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerbick. >> Yes. Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-248 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-249, suspension of limited and/or continuing contracts. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-249. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. Miss Kerbick, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Mr. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-249 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-250,

120non-renewal of substitute teacher limited contracts. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-250. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerpek. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-250 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-241 reappoint of certified administrative personnel three-year contracts. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-251. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio, >> Miss Kerick, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-251 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-252, confirmation of certified administrative appointments replacements. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to

121adopt resolution 2026-05-252. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Oh, >> Miss Kerik. Oh, >> I'm sorry. No. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-05-251 has been approved. >> I just wanted to say congratulations Miss Pakora, do you mind standing up as the new principal at Richbrook Elementary? [applause] >> Thank you. I'm so glad you did that. Thank you. >> We're at 252.1. >> Oh, one. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-252.1, confirmation of certified appointments. Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-252.1. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio, >> Miss Kerpik, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> no. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes.

122Resolution 2026-05-252.1 has been approved. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-253 approval of the following classified exhibits. Confirmation of classified appointments. Confirmation of classified replacements. Confirmation of change in classified assignments. Acceptance of classified resignations. Approval of classified non-compensated leaves of absence. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-253. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerik. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-253 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-254, acceptance of classified retirements. Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-254. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio, >> Miss Kurp, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >>

123Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-254 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-255. Authorization to release from employment during probationary period classified employee. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-255. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerik. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-255 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-256, reappoint of classified administrative personnel. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-256. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kirbick. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. Yes, >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-256 has been approved. >> Unless another board member has

124anything to discuss. This will conclude human resources. >> Thank you, Miss Kerik. I believe Mr. Reyes, you're up on policies. >> Nope, that's me. >> No, your policies, too. Oh, okay. Miss Kerpik, >> right? >> Is that right? >> I'm looking at Melissa. That's fine. I got it. I have it on mine. >> We're trying. >> The first reading of the following new policies. Policy 6109, acceptance of payment by credit card. First reading of the following revised policies. Policy 0113. Address. Policy 1613, Student Supervision and Welfare. Policy 3213, Student Supervision and Welfare. Policy 4213, student supervision and welfare. Policy 5430, class rank. Policy 6152, student fees, fines, and charges. Policy 8120, volunteers. Policy 8390, animals on district property. And policy 8500, food services. Unless another board member has anything to discuss, that will conclude policy.

125>> Thank you, Miss Kerpic. We look forward to when they come back. >> Reading them all over. >> Yeah. And reading it all over. Um, so we are now going to move into information requested by board members. Do we have any information requested by board members? Okay. So we will then move into our public comments portion of the meeting. Um at this point we are going to open the meeting to the public to address the board with comments and or concerns. Uh we do have requests. Um so uh requests to be heard forms were to be completed and submitted in person to the administrative secretary. Um all statements shall be directed to the board president as per policy 0169.1. Comments that are repetitive, obscene, disparaging, abusive, irrelevant, and or comments that constitute a threat will

126not be tolerated, and the speaker will be asked to stop speaking and or to leave the meeting. Please know that various board policies exist which set forth processes and procedures to be used in investigating and addressing personnel issues and cannot be addressed in public. As per board policies, we may not be able to respond directly or address some issues at this time. If information is not readily available, we will respond at our next board meeting. Uh, three minutes have been allotted per speaker. Please remember to state your name and address for the record. Would Martin Stanzic please come up to the microphone. Is this on Martin Stan 5500 uh Laurent Drive? Number one, I want to compliment everybody on this meeting tonight. I really enjoyed enjoy seeing what the younger people are doing. Uh it's

127great that they're involved. In fact, I'm going to try and get some of the oldtimers involved too to see what happens. Uh secondly, on this AI information, I think I'm glad the board's pursuing it because while we're talking, I did a Google on what Parma school system should do to make it better. And I recommend everybody do that just to see what AI says about Parma. And I think you probably heard of Google once or twice, everybody. Right? Third thing in terms of transparency, guys, you got to define it for us. I've asked you two or three different times. What is the Parma school system definition on transparency? I've never got an answer, but with what I just heard about this principal who retires and then gets reassigned, does she get the same pay or

128does she get a reduced pay and benefit? And how many other of these retirees are going to do reassignment? Is there a way that we can find out about that? because that's a whole different scenario if they can, in my opinion, be reassigned and still get the same pay plus 15% benefits. But otherwise, I thought this meeting was great and everybody check out Google. Google's a good thing, guys, at AI. In fact, I talked to my doctor a week ago. I said, "Can I see a doc?" He says, "No, we're going to do everything over the phone." So, I guess it's going to start hitting all over. But, uh, thank you very much, Thank you, Mr. Stanzic. >> Can I respond to that, Miss Suspian? Mr. >> Nia, >> so Miss Schistler um was on

129a administrative contract and when she resigned, I'm sorry, she resigned. Correct. She resigned and now she's under a teacher contract. She now follows the teacher salary schedule and it's not the same as her contract what she was making as a principal. Thank you for the clarification, Mr. Nucio. Next, we have Jennifer Juggler. Jennifer Juggler, 6831 Green Bryer Drive, Parma Heights, Ohio. Good evening, Dr. Hunt, President Sebastian, and fellow board members. In an era when the successes and quiet triump triumphs when in our school are too often overlooked, I am honored tonight to recognize three exceptional public school educators who were celebrated this week by the Pva Education Association. Excuse me. Par professional Elizabeth Clam receiving the helping hands award for her unwavering support and kindness. Carolyn Holt Bis was named educator of the year for

130her outstanding leadership and commitment to student [music] success. And Kelly Gajooki was honored as a special educa educator of the year for the compassion, patience, and expertise she brings to her students every single day. These remarkable educators dedicate countless hours to nurturing, guiding, and inspiring the children throughout our district. Their classrooms and hallways are filled with encouragement, understanding, and hope because of the care they show each student. Through their tireless dedication, genuine compassion, and deep knowledge, they make a lasting impact not only on individual students, but on the entire school community. I extend my thanks to all three of these professionals as well as the entire staff of PCSD. Thank you for your time. [applause] Thank you, Miss Juggler. Justin Purcell, 9729, Pleasant Lake Apartments. My name is Justin Purcell. I'm a freshman at Valley

131Forge High School. I'm here again tonight alongside one of my teammates, Kaden Hegel. Together, we are speaking on behalf of the Valley Forge Football Parents Club and the many students who want to help our school move forward together. The cafeteria and courtyard project continues to ma to gain momentum thanks to the incredible generosity and support from our community. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has already donated and contributed to these efforts, especially 7 Hills Councilman Justin Costanzo for his generosity. Generosity. Oh jeez. Sorry, $1,000 donation towards the project. We are all also grateful for the donations and support from Sherin Williams, Home Depot Perfect Blend Painting, and several locallyowned businesses and individuals who have volunteered their time and service to help with our efforts. We are forecast to begin work on this project

132during the last week of June, starting with the courtyard renovations while we wait approval to begin the cafeteria phase of the project. Our committee plans to meet again next Wednesday and we will provide another update on our progress at the next board meeting. If you would like to donate to our cause, information can be found at the Valley Forge Football Parents Club Facebook page. Thank you for your Thank you again to everybody for your time, generosity, and support. If you have any guidance or positive feedback that can help us, please share. Thank you [applause] once again. Thank you so much. And I would uh and I'm I I don't want to speak for all the board members, but I'm sure they would want to come and see uh the progress that you're making. Um and

133we'd love to hear all the updates that you have. Uh we appreciate you. Um and it just goes along with seeing all the students tonight that are taking such pride in their community. We really, really, really applaud you. Kevin Kousall. Thank you, Madam President. It was great seeing you, Madam President, vice president, at the PTA, Par Council PTA spring dinner. I've enjoyed going to that event since I was on the board nine years ago. Uh, two months ago, or two weeks ago, I I apologize. At the last meeting, I made a commitment with myself and Councilwoman Debbie Lime who serve on the safety committee for Parma Council and our interest in helping with the task force committees that were being created by Dr. Hunt. After that meeting, I had not heard a follow-up, Madam President.

134So, I had reached out again. Uh, and the response I had gotten is that uh, Councilwoman Lime and myself were too political to be involved and unfortunately for that, but um, I have my commitment. And I talked to Councilwoman Lime as well that our commitment still stands if we can help the district in any way moving forward. Also would like to congratulate the schools on their Purple Ribbon uh acknowledgements that they received. Um, Parma, Parma Heights and Seven Hills cares deeply about our military and uh, it was great to see that the schools were recognized for that and I would be remissed if we did not also acknowledge board member Ashley McTagert who's in active duty service right now to this country. [applause] We're grateful for her and all other active duty members of the

135military. And Madame President, I would also like to add that there was uh first testimony in committee in the House, the Ohio House yesterday on House Bill 823 that uh could impact this board and uh other elected bodies around the state pertaining to active duty members of the military while not only protecting their seats but also allowing them to participate virtual virtually. and that received positive feedback from the committee and I believe is going to continue to move forward. Madam President, um and Madame President, um one note, um I served on the school board and I understand the policy committee is one of the most powerful committees a board member can be a part of. And uh just a comment uh I find it interesting that you have two board members that are seated up

136there with you that are still here that were on that and one of them is removed from the policy committee now and was replaced by yourself madam president unless I misunderstood you. I it's it sounds like it's going to be you and a vice president Kurp and I I find that interesting at best. I I don't understand the rationale behind it, but I just wanted to note that for the record. Thank you, Madam President. >> Thank you, Mr. Kuso. I'd love to explain a couple points there. I I want to explain. Absolutely. Want to explain. Um as No, you can sit down. >> Do you have something else to say? Okay. >> Oh, did you want to Okay. >> Go ahead. You can finish and then I'll >> No, go ahead. That's Go ahead and

137finish your comments. >> I'll sit back down. >> Okay. So what I am stating about policy uh committee and all of our committees and I think I was very clear about that is right now we are not able to operate as a board right and so what you talked about that legislation absolutely would help us tremendously. We have said this before our hands are tied and we are operating with three board members right now. So we would love if that legislation passed. Absolutely. I have to make adjustments to our committees because we only have three board members here. Regardless of what the reasons are, we have reasons. We have 9,000 students in Parma City School District that we have to conduct business for. So, I hope that explains your question on that and and we

138look forward to that legislation moving forward. Thank you. Are you forfeiting the rest of your time? Okay. Kristen Cushing. Kristen Kushing, One Educational Park Drive, Seven Hills. I was trying to come up with the sentiment that could respectfully convey what so many staff members across this district are feeling. Hillside staff received an email today from one of our eighth grade students that was uplifting, positive, and yet was able to identify most of the feelings across the pulse of the building. And I'm sure Hillside is not alone. So, I'd like to just share with you his email because it really was perfect for the time of the day. Dear Hillside staff, to start this part of my plan to make people more upbeat before the end of the year, and that not only applies to students,

139it applies to teachers and staff, if not more so than the students. Every day you come to work with people who may not give you the respect you deserve, but you still come, you smile, you teach, and that is a strength that more people need to be able to wake up every day and put your best foot forward. I know the past few years have been especially hard on staff. Sadly, these kids show no respect. They don't listen. They don't acknowledge what you are doing. But the respect you deserve is unimaginable and unable to be defined. You take what little budget you have and what little resources you have and go so far with it. It is amazing and beautiful. I know the school year is not over yet, but it feels like now is

140a really good time to send this. In a time with so much uncertainty, you come to work every day with a bunch of sweaty, gross, badmouththed teens and do what you do. You smile. you teach. And so what I'm saying to you is never stop trying. A few days ago I posted signs in the hall with positive words and one says you're still standing. If it applies to anyone, it applies to you, the staff, the janitors, the teachers, the counselors, the monitors. You are all still standing. And while that was extremely corny, I don't take it back. So don't stop being amazing. Be amazing every day. Sincerely, a proud Hillside student. I wanted to share this sentiment at this forum because we need positivity and I can guarantee with 100% certainty that it needs to

141be shared over all 12 buildings. Thank you. >> Thank you. [applause] [applause] >> Thank you. Um and we are now going to move into new business. This is the opportunity for the board to discuss non-aggenda items. Do we have anything for new business? Okay, Miss Ker, it's okay. Um, and then we do not have an executive session tonight. So, I am going to move to adopt resolution 2026-05-258 to adjourn this meeting. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-258. Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpek. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Meeting adjourned. >> 38.