001Welcome to the May 7th, 2026 Parma City School District Board of Education regular meeting. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America. To the standice for all. >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. Miss Kirpek, >> present. >> Mrs. McTagard. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> present. >> Mr. Reyes, >> present. >> I'm sorry. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-209, approval of board meeting agenda. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-209. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Miss Kirpic. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-05-209 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-210. Approval of the written record of proceedings from the
002April 23rd, 2026 regular board of education meeting. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-210. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpik. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-05-210 has been approved. Mr. Nusio, do we have any amendments? >> Yes, we do have one amendment tonight and it's resolution 2026-05224. We are changing it to say accept the resignation of Jill Schistler. >> I just Thank you. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05- >> 211 >> to amend to say accept the resignation of Jill Schistler right >> for for this resolution 224 >> yeah oh I'm sorry for the I'm sorry for resolution 2026-05-224 >> second we have a motion and a Second.
003>> Can I have the resolution number? >> Oh, 211. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-211. >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerick. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. Before we move into um our recognitions, I just want to take a minute um and talk about uh the levy. So, it's been 15 years since Parma City School District last passed a levy. I was hopeful, but I also understood the environment that we were facing. We listened. We heard concerns about property taxes and we responded by bringing forward a different, more unconventional option. We tried to meet the community where it was. But throughout the process, there was a significant amount of misinformation and in some cases outrage falsehoods. This has to stop.
004Our community deserves honest, accurate information. We are not only fighting misinformation. We're also fighting narratives and fears from over 20 years ago. We are living in a time where people can say just about anything online and it quickly becomes accepted as the truth. From attacks on our staff to outright false claims, much of what has been shared has not even been supported by real facts. That matters. Because decisions this important should be based on truth, not noise. I want to be very clear about something. I will never support something that is not backed by data. When questions are raised about transparency, this is what transparency looks like. We have shown the data. We have shared the information and we will continue to do so. I have also heard from many in the community that they
005want new schools and I understand that we all want what's best for our students. But we have to be honest about where we are. How do we build something new when we are struggling struggling to fully fund what we already have? The reality is this. For years, the district has been responsible with taxpayer dollars. We have stretched every dollar as far as it can go. But there is a limit. We are already making reductions and I want to be clear any additional cuts are not threats. They are the result of our financial reality. Without new revenue, those decisions will become more severe. Public education is the foundation of our communities and this country and it is essential to a strong democracy. At the same time, we are seeking more funding. I'm sorry. We are seeing
006more funding leave traditional public schools while state support has not kept pace with the real cost of educating our students and that puts districts like ours in an increasingly difficult position. We understand the burden any tax places on this community and we do not take that lightly. But the truth is without additional local support sustaining the level of education our students deserve becomes increasingly difficult. This is not the end of the conversation. We will regroup. We will continue to communicate clearly and we will be back because we have to. Our responsibility is to our students, our staff, and this community and that does not change. Thank you. I'm now going to move into uh our recognitions. Dr. Hunt. >> Thank you. Uh Dr. Liar. >> Good evening, Dr. Liar. Dr. Liar is going to speak
007momentarily and we'll present our recognitions. Thank you. All right. Good evening. I have the privilege of opening the first of three retirement recognition events. And tonight, we'll be honoring our high school staff retirees. At the May 21st meeting, we'll be recognizing our middle school and elementary certified retirees. And at the June 4th meeting, we'll be recognizing our classified and support staff retirees. The 14 high school staff that will be recognized this evening uh have a collective 428 years of service to the Parma City School District. I think that deserves a round of applause. I've invited uh representatives from our high school to be here this evening to help me recognize these retirees. Several of our retirees were not able to be here this evening and as your name is called if you could please come
008up we will have a plaque for you uh and recognize you in front of everyone have have a photo at the end. At this time, I'd like to uh h ask for Rachel Urban, the principal of Normandy High School, to come up and recognize the Normandy retirees. >> Hello everyone. I am honored to be here. I have three of my wonderful staff members present with us this evening. And the first one that I am going to talk about is Rick Brickman. So Rick, if you could come on up here. outside of playing pranks on me in my office by putting one of those cricket sounding machines that he put in my office and I searched for three days trying to figure out where the noise was come from. Uh Rick has spent 34 years in
009the Parma City School District. During his tenure in PCSD, Rick worked at Thorough Park, John Mir, Densler, Hillside, and most notably Normandy High School. Over the course of his career, Rick taught likely every HPE class which has ever been offered in the district. Outside of teaching, Rick was a football, track, and swimming coach for many years. Rick also supported the school and district through his dedication as a PEA building rep and executive committee member for 30 years, and perhaps most notably, as back-to-back chili cookoff champion. Rake looks forward to hanging out with his family and becoming a professional hunter and fisherman. We are greatly appreciative of the years of service, leadership, and dedication Rick has given to PCSD and extend our best wishes for a rewarding retirement. Okay, next up we have Donna Rowan. Come
010on up, Donna. Donna is all class and would never play a prank on me like that. So, Donna is finishing her 30th year of service and education with 25 of those years in the PCSD. One fun fact about Donna is that she graduated from Normandy High School 50 years ago this year. During her tenure, during her teaching tenure, Donna has served as both a family and consumer science teacher and intervention specialist where she created adaptive classes specifically for our students with comprehensive needs. Over the years, Donna has been involved as a department chair for special education, new teacher mentor, Washington DC trip chaperon, and a student mentor. Upon her retirement, Donna is looking forward to babysitting her granddaughter, cruising on her boat with her husband, friends, and family, traveling, and volunteering at Metro Hospital as
011a cuddler in the NICU with premature babies who are medically at risk. That sounds absolutely wonderful. In addition, Donna also plans to volunteer at the Madina County Board of Developmental Disabilities, working with special needs individuals on job skills. Thank you, Donna, for your many years of commitment and care for our students in the Parma School. Okay. And our final one that we're going to recognize today is Cindy Syak. Come on up, Cindy. Cindy has spent 34 years in education with 32 of them being at Normandy High School. Ironically, all in room 312. So, we're going to have to like retire that room or something. She's going to have to people are going to have to bet on which who gets that room. Over the years, she taught biology, honors biology, bio2, environmental science, and physical
012science, impacting countless students. She also advised our environmental club, served as our credit recovery coordinator extraordinaire, and cheerleading adviser. Her leadership extended much beyond the classroom as she has served on our building leadership team, building forum team, district forum team, and district leadership team. As she retires, Cindy looks forward to traveling to Disney World, taking cruises, visiting Italy, spending some time with her kids, continuing to work on digital curriculum, finishing some paintings, and of course, the most important, subbing at Normandy with her husband, Ted. Thank you, Cindy, for your years of dedication, friendship, and service. Can I get in it too? Or >> Next up, I would like to introduce principal at Valley Forge, Janine Andeski. All right. So, we are recognizing uh one, two, three, four um retirements from our building. And um with
013everything that has uh transpired over uh the last couple weeks, what we chose to do was to reach out to colleagues to ask colleagues to uh share some information for us about these folks. So Jane Benjamin is our first retiree. Jane, come on up. Jane joined our Valley Forge family uh three years ago when we consolidated. She came over from Parmah High and we were thrilled uh to bring her into our family. So the first message I is from a colleague of hers from her years at Shiloh. Um Jane and I were co-teers for 8th grade and 9th grade. There were days that we had laughs in the class and momentum and we would look at each other and say, "That was a good class today." Then there were days when we would look at
014each other and that's not what we would say. She was easy to work with, even in situations when we did not agree. We could always come to each other with thoughts or ideas and not have to worry about hurting each other's feelings. She genuinely wanted kids to truly learn the material, not just enough to get by. But no matter how well we worked together, there was nothing that could make me want to continue with her to teach geometry. Laugh out loud. Benjamin always had kids in her room to complete work, get extra help, or just be with someone that they felt cared about them. She is always in the building well after the dismissal bell. Jane has a genuine care for her students and has shown extreme patience with them over the years. She is
015a true educator in every sense of the word. And then a another colleague and friend, Lorie Marshall, had this to say about Jane. I have been fortunate enough to be a colleague and friend to Jane Benjamin since back in our Shiloh days, followed by our Parmah High days and now our Valley Forge days. Jane loves teaching kids in math and wants them to learn it and succeed. It may sound like a basic statement to apply to any one of us, but it is so evident with her careful planning, the setup of her classroom, and she's had a few, and her focus on what each kid needs to succeed. She has never stopped being willing to adapt to new curriculum, grade levels, or buildings. Instead, she has been consistent and always working hard and caring about
016her students and working well with her colleagues. Even recently, with retirement so close, she can taste it. I know she has not let up. I admire her work ethic. I am so happy that she is off to new adventures. And most importantly, I am glad to have worked with such a great friend. Good luck, Jane. Next up is Carolyn Holt Bis, otherwise known as CHB. Carolyn joined uh Valley Forge. Gosh, I don't even remember how long ago when I hired her because I'd been there for so dang long also. Um, so here's what um our director of CTE, Chuck Caldwell, and the entire CTE department um wanted to say about Carolyn. After 40 years of dedicated service, we proudly recognize a remarkable educator and coach whose impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Throughout her career,
017she has inspired generations of students with her passion for learning, unwavering commitment to her business and DECA classes, and genuine care for all the students she has taught. In addition to her excellence as a teacher, she has shaped countless lives as a volleyball coach, instilling teamwork, discipline, and confidence in her athletes. Her legacy is one of lasting influence seen in the success of her students, the strength of her teams, and the countless lives she has touched. We thank her for four decades of extraordinary service and wish her all the best in a well-earned retirement. She has six trips planned for this coming year. Way to go, Carolyn. Next up is Joe Kukda. Joe Kukta uh is my second in command, my right-hand man. Uh, and Joe was one of my very first hires um when
018I became principal at Valley Forge. So, Joe and I have been together for 19 years. Uh, 19 years and I am so fortunate and glad to call Joe one of my very best friends. Um, so Joe, we got some words from the entire Valley Forge staff for you. I know, I know. Ready for it? Joe Cook's journey in Parma City Schools began in the 2006 2007 school year as an administrative intern at Greenbryer Middle School where his commitment to students and staff was immediately evident. He continued that work as assistant principal at Valley Forge starting in 2007. And in 2013, he stepped into the role of deputy principal where his leadership, integrity, and steady presence helped shape the culture of this school community. Across an incredible 35 years in education, boy, you're old Joe. Um,
019one year older than me. Uh Joe has been far more than an administrator. He has been a mentor, an advocate, and a trusted leader whose influence extends well beyond the walls of any classroom or office. His ability to connect with people, support students through challenges, and lead with both compassion and consistency has left a lasting mark on countless lives. Joe's legacy is one of dedication, service, and genuine care for others. Perma City Schools is stronger because of his contributions, and his impact will be felt for years to come. Joe is a true patriot and he will be truly missed. Congratulations, Joe. All right. And up last is Guy Buddy, who goes by Buddy Bolton, the one and the only. So we for Buddy, we got some words from Chris Finowski and the Valley Ford staff.
020Chris Finowski is our uh came over from Parmah High in the consolidation. He's our um health and physical education department chair um and head wrestling coach. And so here's what everybody says about you, Buddy. Buddy is an exceptional teacher and coach whose dedication and consistency has made a lasting impact on the students and staff at Valley Forge High School. Buddy is the model of professionalism and reliability. Rarely missing a day, he brings a steady, thoughtful presence to his classrooms. He is both fair and firm with his students, holding them to high expectations while supporting them with patience. His relationships with staff and students, work ethic, and genuine commitment to Valley Forge will leave a legacy that will continue long after his retirement. But he comes from a long line of family members who have been
021committed to the service of our community. He will forever be a treasured patriot. Congratulations, buddy. Perfect. Thank you so much. So, I have the privilege and honor of recognizing Janine's retirement from Forge. So, I was excited to learn that um her story here sort of comes full circle as uh Janine actually spent her 8th grade year here in this building in Pleasant Valley. So, very excited. It was a junior high at the time. That goes way back. >> Right here. Right here shooting hoops. So, that Janine is a proud graduate of Normandy High School. Um she returned to the district in 1993 to begin her career as a Spanish teacher. Um and then from 93 to98 she taught Spanish at Normandy while also coaching softball and basketball. And um that is where she started building
022those relationships and that commitment to students that would ultimately define her career. In 98, she stepped into administration as an administrative intern at Parma Senior High. And then she moved on to Valley Forge in 1999 as an assistant principal and later served as a deputy principal before becoming the principal of Valley Forge in August of 2007. A role that she has held with remarkable dedication, strength, and compassion for nearly two decades. So to prepare for this, I asked her uh department chairs. I reached out to her colleagues, her administrators, um colleagues in in the district to to hear what they had to share about her. And it's no surprise that the themes that came up again and again were putting students first, mentorship, and trust. People don't just admire her for her professionalism or her
023years of service. They are genu genuinely grateful for the way she carries herself and has cared for others throughout her career. For decades, she has been a calm and steady presence. Someone who led with integrity, compassion, and quiet strength. She created an environment where students feel supported, staff feels valued, and countless teachers, counselors, and administrators grew under her guidance and her example. Again and again, people described Janine as a calm, steady presence in PCSD, the voice of reason and a shoulder to lean on, and the calmst voice in the room. Colleagues shared that she has never been afraid to do what was best for kids, even if it wasn't the popular opinion. She consistently led with respect, fairness, and compassion. teachers spoke how she trusted people to be their best in the classroom, always offering
024support, encouragement, and guidance when it was needed most. So, what stands out about Janine is not only the leader that she has been, but just the person who she is. People described her as a mentor and a friend to everyone she meets. Someone's whose encou someone whose encouragement, wisdom, and willingness to always listen shaped their careers and lives. Others reflected about her study presence, thoughtful guidance, and genu genuine care for others. And one called her a true patriot, loyal, selfless, and deeply committed to the success of others. Her impact goes far beyond the walls of Valley Forge and her legacy will continue through the countless people she has influenced along the way. Congratulations. Perfect. Thank you so much. Thank you everyone. Um it's very heartwarming um to see all the support for our staff and
025I hope they enjoy their retirements. We are now going to move into um information to the board. Dr. Hunt. Yep. >> Thank you. Congratulations to our retirees. Enjoy your retirement. Couple things for you. Uh first, as you know, this May 5th was election day. It was also our staff professional development day. Uh I'd like to thank our levy committee for their efforts in running another campaign. Uh the committee will regroup in the next week to analyze the results a little more closely. We will begin internal discussions regarding the November election. We will share recommendations to the board after we've had the opportunity to review our financial forecast. And as you know, ultimately the board would need to take action to place anything on the ballot in in November. I also want to address uh the
026remarks that I sent out after the levy failure. I want to specifically share with the board and the community that my statement that where I shared that without new operating funds we will be required to make severe reductions that would affect academic programs, student supports, extracurricular activi activities, school safety and other services. Uh that was not a statement to share that we are eliminating our efforts around school safety. School safety is a top priority. I'm pulling together a task force as I shared at the last meeting. Uh we are continuing to have internal discussions now with our safety and security team uh on how we can strengthen uh areas for school safety and security districtwide. Professional development day was also May 5th. Uh on a typical professional development day, we would host a variety of
027learning opportunities for staff, which we did. And this past Tuesday, we did something a little different. So, Dr. Cruz uh suggested that we find a way to bring everyone together. Uh and we did that at uh Buyersfield. It took a a good hour or so to organize it, but I think we have a picture, Melissa, if you can show that. Uh but we did ask staff to come together on buyer field. We had a couple of drones that u kind of flew over over the field and took a picture. That's our staff uh outlining PCSD. It was a very cool moment and so thank you to everyone who participated. Talk a little bit about the calendar. So, as a result of the tragic situation at Valley Forge and the severe winter winter weather we had
028this year, uh the district must make up 17.7 instructional hours for our Valley Forge 12th grade students, 11.8 8 hours for our Valley Forge 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students, 11.8 hours for our Normandy High School 12th grade students, and 5.9 hours for our Normandy High School 10th, 11th, and 11th grade students uh from May 7th through May 29th. So, Valley Forge will provide additional 23 minutes of instruction per day to all students by adjusting their school schedule, adding approximately 6.13 hours of instructional time for all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. There is a resolution uh on the agenda this evening for the board to approve these changes so that we can make up those times. And that is all I have. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Hunt. I just um for
029clarification, I I um that is at the least impact to the students that that you did that. >> Correct. So, I just >> a lot of work went into that. Dr. Cruz, Dr. Liar, and others spent a great deal of time working with the state to adjust testing and to determine what exactly we needed to do. Our high school principles were also involved uh in setting this up. Thank you. Okay, so we will move into our committee meeting reports. Um, so we will start with business. Um, so at the April 23rd, uh, 2026 business committee meeting, the committee reviewed several operational, technology, facility, and financial updates impacting Parma City School District. A major discussion uh focused on the district's aging uh server infrastructure with administrators recommending renewal of current license uh and support to maintain
030reliable services while delaying a larger and more costly hardware replacement. The committee also reviewed planned upgrades to the Valley Forge High School auditorium, including improvements uh to audio, lighting, projection, streaming capabilities, internet connectivity, and camera equipment to modernize the space and improve accessibility. We reviewed the district's cash balance summary, capital improvement plan, and proposed advertising partnerships for athletic facilities at both Valley Forge and Normandy High School. Um, we also included upcoming board approvals for a new visitor management system that I believe is on the agenda for tonight as well. Um, and that is funded through an Ohio Attorney General Safety Grant as we've talked a lot about our grants. Um, technology purchases to support the system and then transportation services for 7 Hills recreation summer camps and future discussions regarding district facility use policies and
031rental procedures. So that is it for business. Anything for communications and community relations? Not that's my >> I have nothing today. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Oh, you know what? I'm sorry. Uh we did meet um and we had just a very brief discussion about um making some changes to the request to be heard form as we've had some issues where people have not fully like filled out the form um or not selected the right box of when they want to check. So we just want to adjust that form to make it easier for the community to fill it out and easier for us to understand what like when they want to talk what they want to talk about. So, we don't have any final changes yet, but I will be sure to let everyone
032know when we do. >> Good. I look forward to that. I think it's long overdue. >> Thank you. Um, we'll move into curriculum. That'll be me again. >> So, you guys Oh, I'm sorry. >> May I make just one comment on the business committee just Yes. >> So that we're clear on when we're talking about spending money around technology and upgrades, etc. Those are permanent improvement funds. This is not general fund dollars. So, they come out of a separate account. so that we are able to make those purchases. Some of those purchases are also uh curriculum based when we're doing uh textbook adoptions and other items that are not general fund dollars. Thank you. >> Thank you for that clarification, Dr. Hunt. Uh moving into curriculum, uh at the April 30th, 2026 curriculum committee meeting,
033board of education curriculum committee meeting, we reviewed several instructional, operational, and grant related updates impacting us. Uh the district appu approved a partnership grant through the department of children and youth that provides preschool and the kindergarten launch academy curriculum materials, assessment tools, and professional learning resources at no cost cost resulting in approximately $17,500 in savings. Like to hear those numbers. Uh the committee also celebrated that every school in the district earned the purple star designation. We will have more about that at um our next meeting. Um and that is for supporting military connected students and families uh through trainings and supports. Members reviewed upcoming board of education resolutions related to literacy intervention materials, instructional technology, assessment software, advanced placement resources, and revisions to the 2025 2026 high school calendar. In addition, the committee highlighted the
034district's continued success in securing millions in federal and grant funding, including more than 1.7 million in school safety grants since fiscal year 20 to support security improvements, emergency preparedness, and student services. Thank you. Uh, do we have anything for finance, Mr. Nucio? >> No, our finance committee meeting is on May 18th, so we will have it at the next board meeting. >> Thank you. And I believe policy we're going to have oh policy meeting is tomorrow. So we'll have another policy update which probably be lengthy because it's also overdue. So thank you very much. Um with that I'm going to open up communications from board members. >> Um I have something. >> Yeah. >> Um I would just like to comment on Dr. Early's resignation. Um I just want to talk a little bit about
035Dr. Early's service on the board. Her service may have been brief, but I believe it was very impactful. Two of the things that I'd like to highlight that Dr. Early brought to our board was our communication communications and community engagement committee. Dr. Early started that committee the beginning of this year and we've been able to host a wonderful event where we had a ton of community engagement, more than I've seen in most of our events. So, I thank her for that. Dr. Early also worked to help bring back staff and student recognition to our board meetings and I think that's very important that we continue that. So I really just want to thank her for her service and I wish her luck in all of her future endeavors. >> Thank you Miss Kerbic Mr. Reyes.
036>> Thank you Miss Sebastian. I also want to uh take a moment to thank Dr. Earlyie for her service. Um I've come to to know her over the last 6 months and uh just a wonderful person. She'll be greatly missed. Um, and I know she'll do she'll do good uh wherever she goes next. So, thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Reyes. Um, and then I would also uh like to acknowledge the resignation of Dr. Early. Um, our district's losing an incredible board member who brought much knowledge, much experience, and passion to this work and giving back to our community. uh her dedication to students, staff, and families has not gone unnoticed, and the impact of her service will be felt for years to come. While we are saddened to see her step away, we also
037appreciate and support her decision. Public service often comes with sacrifices that many people never fully see, and we are grateful for everything she has poured into our district. On behalf of the board, I want to sincerely thank her for her leadership, her voice, and her commitment to Parma City Schools, and we wish her nothing but the best moving forward. Also, in my communications, I would like to acknowledge um that we uh as we celebrate teacher appreciation week, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible educators across Parma City School District. Teaching is so much more than a profession. its patience, its compassion, its dedication, and the ability to show up every single day for students even when the work is challenging. Our teachers help shape futures, create safe spaces for learning, and make
038lasting impacts that often extend far beyond the classroom walls. Thank you all for your time, energy, care, and the heart that you pour into our students and schools. Your work matters, and our district is stronger because of you. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Um, so, uh, more in my communications. There was a lot going on in the district. So, Miss Kirpic and I had the opportunity to attend the Polish Constitution Day parade. Uh, we had a great time representing Parma City Schools. From throwing candy to seeing many familiar faces lining the streets and it was a wonderful reminder of how connected and proud this community truly is. And of course, we cannot uh say enough about the amazing food as well. Uh, so thank you to everyone who came out and made that day so special.
039I also had the opportunity to attend the top 10 dinner. This is where our students from both of our high schools were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and GPA. Events like this are always a reminder of the dedication, the perseverance, and hard work of our students as well. I um it was wonderful to celebrate their accomplishments alongside their family, staff, and supporters. And I'm incredibly proud of these students and all they have achieved. Congratulations to all our honores on this well-deserved recognition. Um, and then Dr. Hunt, Mr. Reyes, and I had the opportunity to attend senior recognition um, at Valley Forge High School. And moments like these always bring me back to the why. Seeing our students recognized for their hard work, their growth, and their accomplishments is a reminder of what this work
040is truly about. I'm incredibly proud of our students and all they have achieved, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for them. Craig, congratulations to all our seniors on this well-deserved recognition. And that's all I have for communications. Do you have any communications? >> Yes. So, with the failure of the levy on Tuesday, when I do my five-year forecast in August, we will probably be in fiscal precaution from the board, I'm sorry, from the board of ed the state board of education. And that will require us to come up with a plan to eliminate our deficit in fiscal year 29. So right now we we could probably start we should I should probably we should start working on a plan to come up with getting rid of that deficit in fiscal year
04129. >> For clarification, Mr. Nucio, that's going to go beyond the 3 million 3 million and three million. I just want for clarity. >> Correct. the um board of the state was will require us to come up with a written plan to rid of remove the whole deficit in fiscal year 29. And my five-year forecast in August will tell us what that that actual number is that we have to get rid of. Is this something that we're going to come up with as a board or is this something that will come out of the finance committee, something that comes out of your office? And then, sorry, I have one more question. Do we have to wait until after your 5-year forecast is out in August and we have an exact number or can we start
042working on this now? >> So, we could we definitely need to start working on it now. But um we won't know the total amounts to we have to get rid of to remove until after the 5-year forecast is board approved in August. But we can definitely start the work and this is probably something that should be done districtwide rather than just in the finance committee that includes two board members and a couple administrators. >> I think Dr. Hunt's looking to speak over there. >> Yeah. We already had a discussion about what we need to do to prepare for November in the event that we do not pass a levy. Um so generally we will look at everything everything will be impacted every department and every program. Uh so we we will start um talking about
043what buckets we need to look at first. Uh again we're going to try to do our best so we're not impacting students and families and programs. uh but depending upon what that number is uh we inadvertently may have to do that. Uh so we're already talking uh generally what does the plan look like uh and how does that how do we roll that out so that the board understands here where the the cuts are coming from or the where the corrections will be made. >> So I just have one more question. Um I don't know who I'm asking this to so I'll look at you Sean. Um, at what point is the board going to be involved in this or will we just receive like will we just be involved at the end once you
044guys bring your recommendations to us? Is this something that we're like actively involved in? >> So the process is of course you you would have to rep approve the plan at the end but the involvement how involved you want to be is totally up to the board. I mean if you if you want to just be hands off and let administration do it that's fine. If you want to be more involved, that's fine, too. It's it's what you guys want because ultimately you're approving the plan. >> So, how comfortable you feel with that plan >> um is can I make a suggestion of how we approach this? So, first we need to look at this internally, administratively. Uh I would suggest we as we head into the summer months, we have a work session. we
045can present the material to you, get feedback and make adjustments uh so that you have some involvement along the way and we can do it in public. >> Go ahead. Sorry. Um yeah, I think that sounds great. Um one thing I would just like to ask is in the past we haven't always received the presentations like prior to the meeting and I'm not saying that just from you. I mean, >> thank you. Yeah. Um, but could we please have that at least a week ahead of time so we really have time to prepare like be and to be ready to ask questions and to to give you our questions ahead of time too so there's answers for them. So this can really just be a very productive session. Yeah, I think we can pick a
046date you want to do the work session and we've already begun the conversations and so we can pick a date and then make sure we have information to you ahead of time and then we'll we'll have the discussion in public. >> So what when do you feel would be an appropriate time that you would be prepared to present this to us? Would it be before the August date that Sean was talking about when we have a final number? Would it be after that? Right around that? I I think we can do it prior to the forecast so that we and we can always adjust you know whatever we're bringing to you pre you know the the discussion previous to that work session um we can always adjust whatever that plan looks like after we have
047a a final number. >> So like maybe the end of June we like the end of June we could look for a date. We don't have to do that right now obviously, but just so we have a time frame in mind of we can, you know, pick a day that works for all of us. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Any more questions? >> Just want to make sure. Okay. So, we are now going to move into uh public comments for items on the agenda. So, this is an invitation to to the public to address the board of education with comments concerning agenda items that we'll uh be adopting this evening. Um before we go into that, um uh it looks like there are requests. I do have looks like we have three requests. Um
048so, um requests to be heard forms were to be completed and submitted in person to the administrative secretary. 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 not 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 the public. As per board policy, we may not be able to respond directly or address some of the issues. If information is not readily available, we will respond at our next regular meeting. Three minutes has been allotted per speaker. Please remember to state your name and
049address for the record. Ann would Ryan, I'm not going to say your last name. You know who you are. >> Yes. Oh. Sorry, that's what everyone calls me at school, Mr. Ro. Um, my name is Ryanoski, Green Bay Middle School. >> I, along with other staff members, >> I'm sorry, name and address. I'm sorry. >> Home address. >> Thank you. >> Uh, 118 >> 10 Huffman Road. Sorry. I along with other staff members are standing before you to acknowledge our current principal at Greenberry Middle School, Miss Joe Sysler. Jill has been a source of continuing positive change here at Greenberry Middle School in many areas, including developing a more cohesive school climate based on respect and professionalism, supporting our staff with student concerns and curriculum development, demonstrating knowledge and leadership regarding the teacher evaluation process.
050Jill has also improve implemented a schoolwide theme of growth mindset that has touched students, staff and parents. The improved school cultural climate has increased level of respect, student success in many areas, staff co cohesiveness and work eth ethic and school spirit and morale in general. Our students have gained more confidence with the belief that they can do anything they set their minds to and that their teachers believe in them. Besides earning grade level standards, our students are learning another important lesson. Growth mindset leads to success. Jill is always available with an open door communication policy for assisting staff, both certified and classified, parents and students with questions or advice. Jill also has helped improve school culture by treating everyone equally and fairly. She sees value in each member of the Greenbryer team and acknowledges when
051it when deserved, making each and everyone feel important no matter how big or small their duty is at Greenbryer. Jules's qualities also make her stand out in her ability to make a difference on a daily basis. She is a strong leader, open communicator, compassionate person, progressive thinker, fair and open-minded educator, and a thoughtful problem solver. She is an asset to all those who had the pleasure of working her. She expects the best with her staff and students and this is evidenced on a daily basis in our building. Jill is an approachable principal who utilizes a respectful and caring approach in relating to students, staff and parents. Jill has offered the staff at Green Bay Middle School straightforward and transparent experience with the Ottoest process. Through clear communication and concise organizational timeline, Jill has streamed the
052OTOS for her staff. Her knowledge of the OTOS rubric and her professional respect for teachers eased our concerns, thus allowing us to focus on what's most important, our students. All of the reasons mentioned above have brought about the needed positive change in school climate and staff rapport that this school has lacked for many years. We know with Jill's wealth of knowledge and skills, she will continue to make positive changes here at Greenberry Middle School for years to come. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. O. >> Mrs. Sebastian, I'm I'm sorry. I and I don't mean this with any disrespect and I understand their sentiment behind wanting to stand. I am just concerned for the people behind them losing their view when they're standing. So, if we may just consider if anyone wants to stand in
053the future. >> Oh, the the people in the they're they're dissenting. They're saying go ahead. They don't care. >> Okay. I I'm just thinking about the people in the back who may be losing their view. Um and you know, keeping it consistent. Also, um Melissa, if you may project the timer for our futures. >> Oh, we can't get it up there. Okay. I just noticed there wasn't a timer either. >> Okay. So, I'm sorry. We I apologize for that. >> So, do we are we still asking them to not stand? Is that the >> I would say that would be your call. I just wanted to make the suggestion because again, I was just thinking about the people in the back. >> Looks like we're saying it's okay, but I I appreciate you caring about
054the people in the back. Uh Amy Frink, >> Good evening. My name is Amy Think. Greenbrer Middle School, 11810 Huffman Road, Parm, Ohio 44130. Um, I am here just to give you a little bit of background. I am a teacher at Greenbrer Middle School, sixth grade teacher. Um, I am on DT, BLT, PBIS, team leader, math department head, lunch monitor. You name it, I've done it. And many of the reasons I have done is because our leader, Miss Jill Sisler, she is a proud proud US Army veteran. And she has been our principal for nine years. She's a mentor to many, including staff and students, starting mentoring programs for both. She has brought and cultivated a culture of growth mindset and family to GMS. Miss Schistler has two-sided banners hanging around the whole entire building.
055two simple sayings. Do your job. I've got your back. It's meant for staff and for students. These sayings foster a culture of both accountability and support. I'm going to start with facts because facts matter. In her tenure at GMS, GMS went from a D rating on the state report card to a fourstar rating, meaning that we have exceeded the expectations of the state. In her years, we have exceeded with a score of four in both progress and gap closing. That's meeting where the students are and then growing beyond the state expectation. In the last two years, even with the um issues where we were being smeared in many ways, including her and our staff, have met the achievement standard two years in a row. It is the culture of growth mindset and accountability that has
056allowed us to achieve this. Through her motivational leadership style, we have had more teachers at Greenbrer Middle School on district committees than any other school. Now for feelings, many take issue with decisions made. It's all over social media, but that's for another speech. Just because they may not be popular decisions doesn't mean they aren't right. I have a sign in my classroom that says just that. What is right is not always popular and what is popular is not always right. And Mr. Bastion has spoken on that. I've heard the stories about the flags brought up many times. So tell me which ones bothered people the most? Was it the blue line flag and the red line flag supporting our first responders? or was it the four flags that supported every branch of the armed forces
057because those were hanging up too for the last seven years. I heard about a video being circulated around. Do you just did people just share it or did they ever think just as many videos being shared out there is context to that that there were events leading to that and events that occurred after that and did anyone ever think to ask? I'm asking you that you renew Miss uh Miss Schistler's contract as GMS principal. I've had many students and families in fairest speaking up due to retaliation. Sorry. Can I just add one more sentence? >> Just please do what is right. >> I I Yeah. I >> Okay. >> I I understand. I understand. >> I just I can't The rules apply to everybody. I'm so sorry. Yeah, >> I understand. >> Okay. Yeah, we're
058all good. >> Thank you, >> Martin Stansick. >> Mrs. Sebastian, I can set a timer as well up here so I can kind of let you know when it's 30 seconds left. So, you can give them a warning or if you're okay with me just verbally saying 30 seconds. >> Give them a wave. Yes. >> I don't They can't see me. >> Okay. Well, they can't then say yes. Say yes. 30 seconds. >> I'll set one up here so we can give them a 30 second. Thank you. >> Martin Stan all set you button you press. Okay. Martin Stan 55500 Lauren Drive. What I have to say I don't think I'll get a standing ovation from the teachers here. But you have a re resolution coming up tonight 20265227 where it's approved the tenative agreement
059of the Parma City School District with the Parma Education Association. I assume that's a union contract. I would recommend you don't sign that as a faith of support because that's going to cost you more money. whether it's a percent or 2% pay raise, it's still going to cost more money. And is that what the the uh is that what the agreement is all about is a union contract with the employees? Yes. Okay. So, Dr. hunt in terms of transparency. I think you ought to delay that so we get everything else resolved for the benefit of the people who are paying for this. I'm sorry teachers but uh we got to worry about that. Thank you. Okay, so now we are going to move into business. Oh, I'm sorry. That's all the forums I had. I'm
060sorry. >> I think the confusion is between if they wanted to speak on an agenda item or if they wanted to speak after, you know, afterwards. Sorry, this is part of why we're changing the form. >> Let me let me just see where your um what is your name? >> Terry Matski. It does say it got it got put. I'm I apologize. >> Name and address. >> Sure. I got to pull this down a little bit. Uh Terry Matulski, 11810 Huffman Road. I stand before you tonight to demonstrate my unwavering support for my principal just Joel Shistler at Greenbryer. This is my 20th year at Greenbryer and my 30th year as an educator. Jill has been at Greenbryer for nine years with a student body of approximately 3,500 different students in her tenure. Even if
061she has had 100 complaints, which she has not, that means that less than 3% of the parents of the students who are in her care are unhappy with her performance. Honestly, how many of you can say that 97% of the people in your day-to-day life and people that you work with are happy with you? I know you've heard a lot about Jill, but I want to tell you what people aren't saying, what you don't know about her. She greets students at the door every morning. She is in the hallways and in the cafeteria. She is present in the classroom. She cares about kids. She celebrates big and small successes. She has high expectations of herself, her staff, and her students. She encourages growth. She does what is right, not to win approval, but because it
062is what is right. She thanks substitutes at the beginning and end of the day for being there. She knows when her staff is hurting. She reaches out to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever she is needed. She doesn't just sit in her office. She is invested in the day-to-day operations of our school. She listens instead of reacting. She applies rules fairly even when it may seem unfair to some. She meets with parents, psychologists, counselors, intervention specialists, teachers, home liaison, etc., etc. to problem solve and get to the root of problems. She encourages new activities and fresh ideas. She asks for feedback and fosters changes. She doesn't ignore behavioral issues. She sees the best in others and encourages them to see it in themselves. As a leader, she creates more leaders. She notices new things.
063She keeps up on sports and activities and talks to students about them. I could go on, but to sum it up, she is by far the most impactful and exceptional principal I have ever had the privilege to work with. Her leadership, dedication, and constant commitment to students and staff set her apart in every way. I fully and wholeheartedly support her. And as my board of education, I expect you to as well. Thank you. I believe that is the last of unless anybody else has an objection. No. Okay. Um so we are now going to move into uh business. >> Thank you, Miss Sebastian. Mhm. >> Uh, I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-212 authorizing an agreement for a visitor management system under a cooperative purchasing program. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to
064adopt resolution 2026-05-212. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Miss Sebastian? >> Yes. >> Do we know what schools this these systems will be installed in? >> I believe Dr. Hunt had already shared with us previously that they were going to be in all schools. Is that correct? >> Trying to do all of our vestibules and entryways. Yes. >> In all schools. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Do we know when they'll be installed and service will be again? >> Well, let's get this approved first and then we could spend the money on installation, but I think our plan is to do this over the summer and be ready for opening in fall. >> Thank you. That's all I have. Thank you. >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mr. Reyes. Yes, >>
065Miss Kerick. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-212 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-213 authorizing purchase of Apple iPads and MacBooks for the visitor management system. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-213. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpek. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-213 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-214 approving an agreement to provide the non-rine use of school buses for the summer of 2026. Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-214. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Miss Kirk?
066>> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian? >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-214 has been approved. >> Do any other board members have anything to discuss for business? This concludes business. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Reyes. We are now moving into curriculum. >> Thank you, Mrs. Sebastian. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-215 authorizing renewal of student support materials for literacy intervention. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-215. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Mr. Nucio, >> Miss Kerbick, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. >> Resolution 2026-05-215 has been approved. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-216 authorizing renewal of talking points communication platform for the 2026 2027 school year. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt
067resolution 2026-05-216. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio, >> Miss Kerpek, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. Resolution 2026-05-216 has been approved. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-217, authorization to renew district digital in instructional technology tools resolution. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-217. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerik. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-217 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-218 approval of overnight outofstate field trip Normandy High School cross country crosscountry team training. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-218. Are there any
068questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kirbik. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-218 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-219 school calendar amendment. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-219. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio >> Miss Kerbeck >> yes >> Mr. Reyes >> yes >> Mrs. Sebastian >> yes resolution 2026-05-219 has been approved >> unless the board member has anything to discuss this will conclude curriculum thank you >> thank you Miss Kerbick I think we're throwing it back to you Mr. Thank you. On to finance. Uh I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-220 approval of then and now certificates over $3,000 for
0692025 2026. >> I don't have this on my >> Sorry, I don't have it on my paper to second this second. >> I was wondering who was going to do it. >> Well, there's only three of us. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-220. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerpek. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-220 has been approved. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-221 supplemental appropriations. >> Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-221. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Miss Kirp. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-221 has been approved.
070>> Do any other board members have anything to discuss for finance? >> This concludes finance. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Reyes. Human resources packet and Miss Kirik. >> Thank you. I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-222 approval of the following certified exhibits. Confirmation of stipen amount. Confirmation of supplemental contract. Approval of certified non-compensated leave of absence. Acceptance of certified resignation. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-222. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nio. >> Miss Kerick. I'm I'm sorry. Sorry. Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Oh, I'm sorry. I messed up. Miss Kirpic, you moved. So you go first. Miss Kerpik, >> yes. >> Mr. Reyes, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian, >> yes. >> Resolution 2026-05-222 has been approved. >> I
071move to adopt resolution 2026-05-223, acceptance of certified retirement. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-223. Are there any questions or comments from the board? Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Miss Kirpek. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-223 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-224 acceptance of resignation of Jill Schler. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-224. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerick. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-224 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-225. Approval of the following classified exhibits. Confirmation of classified appointment. Confirmation of classified replacement.
072Acceptance of classified resignation. Approval of classified non-compensated leave of absence. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-225. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kirbek. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-225 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-226, acceptance of classified retirement. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-226. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kirpek. >> Yes. >> Mr. Ry, >> yes. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-05-226 has been approved. >> I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-227 resolution to approve the tenative agreement between the Parma City School District Board
073of Education and the Parma Education Association. >> Second. >> We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-227. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Miss Sebastian? >> Yes. >> Thank you. Uh so just given the comments of Mr. Nucio at the beginning of this meeting, um uh me personally, I need more time to understand the long long-term impact of the agreement. So uh I would like to postpone this vote to the next board meeting. So hopefully we can get some better ideas of that. >> So Mr. Rice, are you making a motion to postpone it or just comment? you >> to postpone it to the next board meeting. >> So then we would need a second in order to postpone it to the next meeting. >> On that second
074I don't know. >> Uh no. >> Okay. Uh so the motion's failed. Mr. Reyes. So roll call, please. Mr. Nucio. >> Miss Kerpek. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. I I abstain. Mrs. Sebastian. >> Absolutely. >> Resolution 2026-05-227 has been approved. Actually, let me stop. He abstained. So, does that change our I don't want to move forward with that. I believe what we when what we learned from the page incident is if there's only um there's two p two two yes votes. >> So that's the majority of the the votes because there only two votes cast. So that's the majority of the votes. >> So I believe it passes. I can check with legal tomorrow but I believe that's how it works. >> Okay. I just want to make sure. Okay. So, resolution 2026-05-227 has been
075approved. Uh, we will now move on to policies. Oh, hold on. Oh, I'm sorry. >> Unless another board member has anything to discuss. >> Sorry. >> No. Okay. Then this concludes curricul or I'm sorry. This concludes what am I? Human resources. Sorry. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Kerik. I'm sorry for not allowing you to finish. Um, we are now moving into uh information requested by board members. >> I have something. >> Oh, good. >> Um, I had a conversation with Mr. Nusio this week about the school speed zone cameras. So, um, SH Mr. Mr. Nio, I would like to request that you find out how much money is generated by these cameras and if you could find out what that money is spent on exactly. I know we're having a lot of conversations about
076school security, how we're funding this, where the money is going, and I think this is a big important piece of it. >> Yes, I will look into that. I've had some conversations with some people and I what I've been told and I I can't verify this, but they said there was a Supreme Court decision a couple years ago that said the money from school zone cameras has to be used for school safety. And I believe Parma does use that um some of it for crossing guards that we have, but I don't believe it's 100% of the money. I can't even say that this is accurate the with the numbers, but I know we have councilmen usually come to these meetings and hopefully they can work with us to find if that find out if that
077information is correct. >> Okay, thank you. Yeah, if um would you be able to get get a number of what is received and get a number of what is spent and have it for our next meeting? Is that an appropriate amount of time? Yes. To work on this? >> I will work on it tomorrow. >> Okay. Thank you. I appreciate it. Yep. >> Mr. Nucio. Um, so do we have any input on those allocations or is there like what is the >> I believe the money is it's the city's money and I believe it's supposed to be used for school safety, but I would think that's probably council's decision on what they use the money for, but I could be wrong. I have to check. >> I'm going to look into this more. >> Okay.
078Thank you. Any Mr. Reyes? >> Yes, Miss Sebastian. Thank you. So, I have a couple of questions for Dr. Hunt. Uh, this is more in regards to the incident at Valley Forge on April 20th. I just want to know, is there estimated timeline for completion of the investigation? >> That's law enforcement doing the investigation. I believe concluded the investigation. >> So, we don't have an internal investigation. We don't have one, >> Dr. Han. Um, so so the answer is law enforcement is taking care of the investigation uh for this incident because it's a police investigation. >> Thank you. >> And I believe they concluded their investigation. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Um, I know you mentioned that you were going to form the safety safety committee after the investigation. So, do we have a date
079for that timeline? >> Working on an agenda, dates, times, and invitations. So, I'm hoping to hold that in the next couple of weeks. I don't have a a date um solidified yet, but it'll be before the end of this month. >> Thank you. >> That's all I have. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Reyes. At this point, uh, we are opening the meeting to the public to address the board with comments and or concerns. We do have a few requests to be heard forms. Um, I'm going to go over what I said earlier again. Um, request to be heard forms were to be completed and submitted in person to the administrative secretary. All statements shall be directed to the board president as per policy 0169.1. Comments that are repetitive, obscene, disparaging, abusive, irrelevant, and or
080comments that constitute a threat will not 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 regular meeting. Three minutes have been allotted per speaker. Please remember to state your name and address for the record. And before we do that, um there were at the last meeting there were uh two, I believe students, they were both students, um were not afforded an opportunity to speak because we did not have order
081in the meeting. So, uh, we did reach out and ask them if they would, um, want to submit, um, public comment or come to the next meeting and that we would give them the opportunity to speak first. Um, I only heard back from one student, um, and she asked if we would be able to read it, that she was not able to come. We typically, per our policy, do not allow um, for comments to be read. However, we thought this was a unique situation and allowable for one time. I I believe we all agree to that. So, I'm going to go ahead and um I do not have her address, so I can't read that into the record, but her name is Leela Bush, and she um would like to say, "My name is Leela,
082and I am a freshman at Valley Forge High School. On Monday afternoon, I was at the school when everything happened. I was going to the cafeteria for chair tryyouts when I was told to leave the building and go outside. It was scary and confusing. I contacted my friend because I was worried and I checked on my friends. After I learned what happened, I was in shock. That day showed me how fast a school day can become unsafe and how we don't have extra safety measures. Then I have a friend Then I have a friend that was there. He was on the room in the room less than 10 ft away when it happened. Metal detectors won't solve every problem, but they can help keep weapons from coming inside the schools. Right now, I don't feel
083secure coming back without it. I can't focus on learning if I don't feel protected. I'm asking you to take action to make schools feel safer. Thank you. >> Ryan O. >> Oh, Mrs. Sebastian, Mr. Nucio, would you mind doing the timer since you're sitting uh next to Tammy? It would just be a little easier. >> 30 seconds >> and nobody can see me from here if I'm like, you know, waving my hand that you only have 30 seconds left. >> He's going to let you know when you have 30 seconds. >> You guys got it all? Yep. Okay, cool. Thank you. >> Uh Ryan Oski, 11810 Huffman Road. >> Dear members of board of education, teachers work hard every day to educate our children about the importance of kindness, respect, and standing up against bullying.
084These lessons are essential in shaping a safe and supportive environment for our students. However, it is equally important that we as adults and leaders model the same behavior we expect from them. Now is our time to practice what we teach. Students are watching closely, including what they see online, and too often they are exposed to individuals spewing lies and false acquisations. When this behavior goes undressed, unressed, sorry, it risks normalizing disrespect, misinformation, and harm. As teachers, it is our time to stand up to the individuals who are bullying teachers and district employees. If we expect young children to treat one another with dignity and respect, we must hold ourselves and others to the same standard. I urge the board to reflect on how its actions and interactions set an example both in person and online.
085Additionally, the district has an opportunity to be proactive by responding appropriately to misinformation and by protecting and supporting its employees when they are targeted unfairly. The district's notice this past week addressing false accusations on social media was encouraging. I expect the district to continue confronting and correcting these slanderous posts. Thank you. >> Thank you. Kim Porco. >> Good evening. Kim Porco, Greenbryer, 11810 Huffman Road. I'd like to take a few minutes to address the current state of our school system from a teachers perspective. I have served this district for nearly 27 years, and throughout that time, I have taken great pride in my work and in supporting the growth and success of my students. It has been deeply rewarding to see so many of them develop into accomplished individuals with meaningful careers. Teaching has long
086been a respected profession and it is one I have genuinely valued. However, I am increasingly concerned about a troubling shift in recent years. I observed a rise in instances of bullying and public accusations directed towards teachers, often without due process or proper communication. As a district, we have made commendable efforts to protect students from bullying, including addressing challenges related to social media. Yet, there appears to be a gap when it comes to extending similar protections to educators. Recently, I experienced this firsthand when I was publicly accused on a podcast of making a statement to a student that I categorically deny. Shortly thereafter, one person called for my termination. This accusation was made and amplified without any attempt to verify the facts or to engage in direct communication with me or school administration. In effect, I
087was presumed guilty without the opportunity to respond. In situations where concerns arise regarding a teacher's conduct, it is essential that those concerns be brought directly to the appropriate channels, namely the teacher and administration, so they can be addressed promptly, fairly, and transparently. Public accusations, particularly on social media, can cause significant harm and undermine trust within our school community. I fully understand that students may create light-hearted or playful content such as social media videos, and I do not view this as problematic. However, it is deeply concerning when unverified claims from adults are shared publicly without prior discussion or investigation. I believe it is critical for the district to take a proactive stance in supporting and protecting the educators just as it does for the students. This includes responding appropriately to public accusations and ensuring the teachers
088are afforded fairness, dignity, and due process. We are all working towards the same goal, the success and well-being of our students. To achieve that, we must maintain a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and support for everyone within our school community. Thank you for your time and consideration. >> Thank you, Miss Porco. Robert Pervasnik, Robert Pvausnik, 6202 Runwood Drive. Um, I'm coming to you guys with two different things. The first one is to go with the uh April 20th uh incident that happened. Um, I'm a master life coach. I don't know if you guys are aware of that along with my book that I wrote, Living the Life of Integrity, that I gave you guys at the two board meetings ago. What I'm coming to you guys with that is that there needs to have
089an assembly at each school. A person like myself that it's a master life coach, a a counselor, therapist, or whatever, and meet with the students first, meet with the faculty second, and meet with the parents. separate meetings to talk to them about the words that I use in my book. Respect, honor, courtesy, trust, morals, character. There's a lot more words including trust. That way the people can understand the bullying part, mental difficulties, the whole nine yards. I'm not an expert and no, Lord knows I don't have I have my flaws, but it's one of those things that you need to bring the students together, the parents together, the administrator together to get us all on the same page. The second thing I would like to talk about is the um I spoke at the the
090other um um meeting was um about analyzing the the books. Now that we have the levy has failed or tax levy, whatever you want to call this thing, I would like to analyze and do a forensic audit like I did back in the early 2000s. It was wellreceived by the public. I showed transparency. I showed what happened, but I'd like to do it from the last 20 years current. In the next five years, I'll work side by side with Shawn just like I do with Dan Wilson, and I'll pres give a presentation. the staff, the the board can sit in the front row. Everybody can sit in the front row and I'll give a presentation slides the whole nine yards of what happened, when it happened, where we're at, and where we're going to be
091in the future. I did that before. We didn't even levy after I got done with what I did when I analyzed everything. I need that to happen. You guys need it to happen. That's all I got to say. >> Thank you, Mr. Pervasnik. Nick Bod Bodin Bod I'm sorry if I'm Nick Bodwin 5705 Edge Hill Drive good evening um I'm here to address the recent incident valley Forge the broader issues as exposed in communication safety and leadership first communication was not timely ly or clear. I heard about what was happening from my son before I heard anything from the school. That is unacceptable in any emergency. Parents should never be the last to know. My son is autistic and has severe anxiety. During the incident, he was rushed out of the building and left in
092a parking lot without support or clear instructions. He was then told to leave and walk home while parents had not been properly notified. That resulted in him walking alone down the street until my wife was able to locate him using a phone app. That is a failure of student supervision and safety. Second, there has been no clear explanation of what changes are being made to ensure a weapon can never be in a school building at all, let alone for an entire day. Again, the lack of transparency is concerning. We've also seen that initial messaging from the district focused on state testing. And it was only after that testing was completed that communic communication shifted to plans around physical security. That sequence is deeply concerning. The emotional well-being and safety of students should have been the
093immediate and primary focus. Finally, there's a pattern of poor transparency from this board. In 2023, a decision and vote to allow certain faculty members to be armed was not only I'm sorry, was not openly communicated to the public. It was effectively hidden from the community only came to light after being reported by the media. Even then, clear answers were not provided about training cost or how the program would be funded. That lack of transparency raises serious concerns about priorities and accountability. If funding was limited, why was money directed there instead of towards strengthening physical security in our buildings? What decisions were made? And why were they not openly shared with the community? There's also been mention of grant funding now being available to address security improvements. Where was this funding before? Why was it not
094pursued prior to this incident? The pattern here suggests a lack of proactive leadership. It should not take a tragedy for action to be taken. That is unacceptable. I also want to address the recent vote on school funding. The measure has now failed. That failure to pass reflects a broader lack of trust from this community and a clear dissatisfaction with the board's decisions and response. I care deeply about this district and I want to support our schools and it is incredibly discouraging to be in a position where I could not support that funding because of a lack of trust in how it would be managed. To be clear, I will never vote yes on a funding issue so long as a single member of this board remains in their position. I do want to acknowledge that
095one member of the board, Dr. Early, stepped down. I commend >> I'm going to ask you not to comment the courage and integrity. >> I'm gonna ask you I'm sorry. I'm going to ask you not to comment on on individuals. Thank you. >> Okay. I urge the remaining members of this board to follow someone's example and show the same level of integrity. >> Sorry, your time's up. >> Dr. Hun, I'd like I'm sorry, your time is up. Thank you, >> Amy Frink. Do I? So, Amy Fink, 11810 Huffman Road. Um, first of all, I want to apologize trying to get in those last sentences. It was wrong. It was my time was up. It This one's shorter. I am Parma proud. I have been part of this community for all 50 years of my life.
096I lived here my first 25 years and I'm a proud graduate of Valley Forge High School and have taught in Parma City School District for over 25 years. We have been through some of the brightest times and some of the darkest times in that in those years. I have taught thousands thousands of students and met incredible incredible families in all walks of life. Right now, we have an issue of outside influences spreading lies and at best partial truths, not halftruths, partial about members of our community. And I'm sure after today I'll be one of them. I speak to students all the time about being careful of what they post and to make sure they understand the consequences of their actions. Ask questions. Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it hurtful? Is it necessary? Is
097it kind? It's simple cause and effect. Don't spread rumors. Know the whole story and make sure you are prepared for the consequences. Freedom of a speech is a right, but no one is free from the consequences of that speech. Do better, Parma. I love this community. I love the students and the families and our schools. We can all be Parma proud. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Sphinx. Martin Stanick 5500 Laurent. Um, thank you for at least hearing me on delaying the vote. I appreciate that. I'm upset about that. But I think everybody here, you're blaming the wrong people. The board was not involved with that. It's the family. Everybody, take care of your family. If they're being bullied, take care of it. The board was not involved. The gun was not involved. If you
098got to settle at home first of all before you blame anybody else. So, the teachers here ha have a better discussion with the students because they they know everything. We all know that the students know everything, right? So talk to them and solve the problem because they're the ones who bully. And I firmly believe that Valley Forge students know what really happened to that person. And I'm sure that there are people who bullied there, too. So I guess take care of home and then I'll see you again in November on the vote for the levy. >> Thank you, Mr. Stanzic. Norm Baker Nor Baker 7257 Hyde Park. I've been a employee here for 27 years and a lot of people said some things that I was going to say as well, but let me just
099say that this might be the hardest year we've ever had and this is the most challenging environment your employees have ever had to attend work in. Not a reflection on you. They work scared. Some of them are out of safety, but most of the time these people are afraid to make the smallest misstep without fear of an accusation being posted about them online. They cannot reply individually because of the Ohio Code of Conduct. They know that their hands are legally tied. They know that your hands are legally tied. So, I'm up here to try to get everybody at home who's watching and everybody in the room who's listening to agree to one thing, and that's that we're done with this. All three cities, the community of Parma City School District is done with this. Enough
100is enough. >> I only have three minutes. >> Sorry. If you are not discouraging what is happening and you are actively encouraging it or aligning yourself with people who are participating in it, you're not helping. You are actively seeking to destroy and disrupt the school district. We don't want that kind of help. If you stand at this microphone and constantly accuse us of corruption without proof, that is an untruth. Eight years of clean audits, eight years of outside audits. I don't know what else you want from them financially. Stop spreading an untruth. If you are an elected official in this community, if you identify as a community leader, work with this board and tell these people enough is enough. If you align with them, you're aiding and abetting them in trying to give these people
101a worse work environment than we already have. And I think it's a hard enough job. Help us support the backbone of all three of these communities, which is the school system. You've got a 50-year Parmite back here. We just retired a principal who graduated from here, came back and worked here. They need your support. What they don't need you doing is using words like corrupt and lack of trust. You know why people don't trust this board? Because you people keep telling them not to trust this board. There's not a person sitting up there right now who had anything to do with the events of 2008. And yet we keep reverberating back at them that we can't trust them. The most rook uh um veteran person in here right now at central office is Dr. Cruz
102with a total of three years. I'm pretty sure she didn't back travel back in time and help Kevin Kelly steal. >> Mr. Baker, I'm sorry your time is up, but thank you. >> Thank you, >> Justin Purcell. Justin Purcell, 999 Independence Boulevard. Good evening and thank you for letting me speak tonight. My name is Justin Purcell. I am a freshman at Valley Forge and one of the captains on the freshman football team. I am here as a student and teammate also speaking on behalf of Valley Forge Parents Club. We want to help our school move forward together. After everything our school has been through, we know some parts of the building may feel different for students now. We would like to help make things feel more positive again by raising funds to help refresh the
103cafeteria. We also think it's important for students to be involved in this process because it's our school, too. We want to be a part of rebuilding a positive environment. In addition, many football families and students want to volunteer to help clean up and improve the courtyard area at Valley Forge. We would appreciate guidance on how we can organize these efforts the right way. At the end of the day, we just want to support our school classmates and community however we can. Thank you for your time. >> Thank you. Thank you, Justin. Um, I I'd like to look at Dr. Hunt or uh Mr. Nucio on how they can work with you. Um, and I just I I want to applaud the positivity that you brought here today and um for, you know, thinking outside of
104the box and how you could best support your fellow classmates. That definitely deserves applause. Okay, Dr. Hunt will follow up with you. Thank you, Alan Perez, 999 Independence Boulevard. Um, so I'm here uh because the district is uh failing the most fundamental responsibility it has, which is protecting the children we send into your buildings every single day. Okay, so let's start with the reality that we're all still processing around here. A few weeks ago, there was a shooting at Valley Forge, which my daughter goes to. The loss of life, students panicking, parents waiting for updates that took felt like for years, right? families live through this nightmare that no community should ever have to experience. And in the aftermath of the of the trauma, you sir are quoted just this week saying, "Our staff cannot
105can't mad metal detectors. We're not qualified." >> Mr. Perez, could you direct your comments towards me? Thank you. >> Gotcha. The last guy just commented toward everybody else. I'm I'm saying I'm saying the comment I have three minutes. I'm going to reclaim my time. Nobody is tonede >> one second. Your time stops when I'm talking. So I'm not taking away from your time. >> Gotcha. >> So I just want to clarify. >> Um that is different from what you were doing here with Dr. Hunt. When we're talking about directing comments towards everybody here, they have to be directed towards me. I'll look at you when I speak then. >> Thank you. >> Yep. So again, quoted saying, "Our staff can't man metal detectors. We're not qualified." The comment was tonedeaf, dismisses, and completely unacceptable. In
106a moment where the community needs reassurance, leadership, and a plan, we have instead an excuse, and a weak one at that. One thing that wasn't said was there's no full-time resource officer in the building. Another that the resource officer that intervened in this was a volunteer and something as well there's no responsibility being carried as one of the highest paid individuals in this district. Instead after the levy more like a permanent tax failed yesterday which you guys are you know misconstring what a levy and a permanent tax is. You chose to publicly warn the community that there would be cuts to school safety. These comments were just have to be cleaned up just about a half hour ago. So clearly the messaging has gone south. So let me be clear. Threatening the community with less
107safety is not leadership. It is manipulation. You came into the an individual came into this district. They were entrusted with the safety of thousands of children. And yet there has been poor communication, weak crisis response, no meaningful safety improvements at all. And now public threats that our kids will be less safe because voters didn't give you more money. How do you like that? So this is not leadership. That is not accountability and that is not what Parma deserves. So at this point the responsible thing would be resignations across the board. Hire someone a superintendent that has the empathy and concern and that can cris that can handle these crisises as they come along. Let's talk about the board. A few empty chairs. We don't even see them anymore. Hollowed out board. >> Sir, your three
108minutes are up. Thank you. I will say >> sir your three minutes are up sir your three minutes are up you have to stop talking my daughter >> you have to stop talking her >> we will have you removed from the meeting if you do not stop talking thank you >> Kevin Kusl Huh? >> Thank you, Madam President. Kevin Kuzmol, 3160 Hzel Drive, Councilman for Parma. in addressing treasurer nucio's questions for the traffic camera mounts. Um the Ohio revised code states as treasurer stated madam president needs to be used for school safety related expenses their auditor day can speak to the prior history and then first quarter I would assume as well three major buckets madam president crossing guards we pay for a third of the SRO salary district pays for the other two/irds and
109then the remaining expenses there's a calculation the auditor can provide to the treasurer, but it's broken up under the officers patrol shift that are working during the school hours and a percentage of their salary is paid there. Um the treasurer can speak to that. Um madame president, vice president Kurt Beck had asked about who approves that. City council approves that. We have three budget meetings that take place usually two in February, one in March. Those are livereamed videotaped if anyone wants to go back and see those meetings. We approve the budget that is that'll be set for the rest of the year. Um as far as madame president then as well um to the superintendent's comment as saying he was in uh creating a task force. I serve on the safety committee for Parma City
110Council. I've spoken to our chairman, Ma Madam Chairman, Councilwoman Debbie Lime. Both of us would like, if if able, and I'm directing this at you, Madam President, we would like to serve on that task force. Um the Madame President, there was a previous speaker tonight that had asked for support. I've given support to this district. I've spent my whole life in this district, 32 years. I'm a proud product of this district. I'll continue to support the district. Uh, I encourage everyone to work to support this district. I've long said that if this district goes down, it will take down the three communities with them. I I know all of you personal capacities. You all have my number. If you need anything, you know how to reach me. I'm going to make that commitment again publicly.
111And thank you for this time, Madam President. >> Thank you, Mr. Kusmol. And I also just want to um I I know we're not there yet, but um I just want to talk about the the task force that you're creating uh Dr. Hunt. Um and I feel as board president that I you know I I will get the information. Um I would like to make recommendations for the board uh to the board members to serve on that if you don't mind. I would ask that Mr. Reyes and Miss Kerpik serve on that >> and then we we don't know who the next word. You already have the names. Okay. Well, that was just my recommendation. >> Thank you. Okay. So, we now are moving to new business. Any new business? Seeing none, we are now
112going to move into um executive session. So, I move Oh, I'm sorry. Relative to uh personnel matters, um I move to adopt resolution 2026-05-228 to adjourn to the executive session relative to personnel matters, appointment, and or employment matters required to be kept confidential by state or federal law. Second. We have a motion and a second to adopt resolution 2026-05-228. Are there any questions or comments from the board? >> Roll call, please. Mr. Nusio. >> Mrs. Sebastian. >> Yes. >> Miss Kerick. >> Yes. >> Mr. Reyes. >> Yes. >> Be it resolved that the board of education of Parma City School District hereby adjourns to executive session at >> 6:51 p.m. Relative to personnel matters.