001Good evening everybody. Welcome to the board of education's meeting Wednesday May 28th 2025. Have a roll call please. Mr. Paro here. M here. Mr. Proac here. Mr. H here. And Mr. President here. And could we please stand for the pledge of allegiance? I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Well, folks, it's the end of the school year coming up and we have a lot to do tonight. A lot of honors for people. So, first uh our honors and presentation. We're going to start with Mr. Golia, Transportation Department. Good evening everyone. I'm Mark Golia, director of transportation. Uh, in a nutshell, we uh transport all of our students to all of our
002buildings uh every day and 17 private schools. And we do everything in the morning and a little bit under an hour and a half. And in the afternoon, same thing in about an hour and a half. So, we get everybody to and from their places. We also do field trips and athletic events. Um, we got buses going all day from 6:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. at night most days. So, right now, we have somebody out there. All right. So, we have five people we are going to recognize. The first one is Jackie Grulich. She's one of our bus drivers. She cannot be here tonight because her daughter is graduating 8th grade at West Giaga. So, I think that took precedence. Uh, but again, all these members tonight that we're reading about from our team uh
003were voted on by their peers. So everything you hear is something that a pier wrote about them. Jackie consistently performs above and beyond her job description. Not only does she follow all the rules with care, but also treats her colleagues with kindness, respect, and professionalism. Jackie plays a key role in training our new drivers, often giving often going the extra mile to ensure they feel supported and confident. As one colleague put it, when I have doubts, she is patient patient with me and helps me out, giving me more confidence. Her dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to help make her an invaluable member of our team. So, we like to thank Jackie, and we'll make sure she gets this tomorrow. Next one. Chris, want to come on up? Chris Welsh, [Applause] another bus driver. This is
004Chris. Chris's second year in a row that his peers voted him in. Chris is always ready to step in and help whenever needed in the transportation department. He's the ultimate team player. Reliable, proactive, and constantly going above and beyond. Whether it's picking up students who are left behind or jumping in to cover a lastminute route, Chris is there. Not a day goes by without hearing 43 to base. What do you need? What needs to be covered? his commitment and his can do attitude make a real difference every single day. So, thank you, Chris. Thank you. Nice. [Applause] Next person, Yelz Cop. Yelz is our one of our secretaries besides myself and Rachel back there who is our assistant. We have two secretaries. Uh she's there at the crack of dawn basically by 5:30 every morning
005making sure we're ready for our morning routes. Yildz is the go-to person in the transportation department office for anyone needing help navigating the bus route system. Drivers and staff alike appreciate her reliability and knowledge. She's often the first point of contact for parents with questions or concerns, and she handles every conversation with grace and understanding. The truly has the patience of a saint. She's always willing to help and no matter the challenge, she does it all with a smile. And again, this is her second year in a row that she was picked as well. [Applause] All right, our next honore, Taylor Lowry. He's one of our mechanics. Coming up, Taylor. Taylor's the newest member of our team. We uh stole him from a another entity. He was with us all year kind of as a
006sub, but uh since May since March, he's an official member of our team. Taylor is a true go-getter with a consistently positive attitude and exceptional exceptional mechanical skills. Along with the rest of the department, Taylor ensures that every detail on the bus, big or small, is addressed thoroughly and professionally. Our mechanics, including Taylor, have truly elevated their performance, repairing buses safely and efficiently. Taylor is always willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done without a single complaint. Another outstanding addition to our team. [Applause] And our last member is bus driver Tammy Karanchi. [Applause] Tammy and I grew up like down the street from each other. We've known each other. Tammy is always willing to lend a hand and does it with a smile. She's a pleasure to work with, always pleasant, approachable,
007and eager to support others. As a valued member of the Mapville Transportation Department, Tammy goes above and beyond every day. After finishing her morning route, it's common to hear her check in with, "I'm back in the area. What do you need?" And who could forget the day that she said, "I'm just driving around picking up anyone that is outside and taking them to school." Some days when we have nobody there, we just like people are just driving around at the end of the round picking people up. That's Tammy. Always going the extra mile for our students and team. Appreciate you. All right. Next, uh, Mr. Neck, uh, for buildings and grounds. Thank you very much. Uh, my name is Steve Nesick, assistant superintendent. talking a little bit about um our buildings and grounds honores this
008this evening is Laura Cross and Brian and Tannisu here today. I'm going to read briefly what's on these certificates and then I will get them to them. Laura Cross custodian Mayfield Preschool. Laura Cross has been a valued member of our custodial staff at Mayfield Preschool for the past two years and in that time she has consist consistently exemplified professionalism, reliability and exceptional work ethic. From day one, Laura distinguished herself as a dedicated and trustworthy team member. Tackles every task, whether routine or demanding, with a positive attitude, an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her attention to detail ensures that every area she maintains is held in the highest standard of cleanliness and safety, creating a welcoming and healthy environment for our students and staff alike. Laura, your dedication and pride to your work make a lasting impact
009on our school community. Thank you for all that you do. Brian Atanisu, Maintenance Mayfield High School. Brian Atanisu demonstrates outstanding service and dedication as a valued member of the Mayfield High School school maintenance team. His reliability, technical expertise, and proactive problem solving had a significant impact on daily operations. Whether responding to quickly urgent repairs or ensuring the facilities facilities are maintained in excellent condition, Brian's contributions consistently support the smooth and safe functioning of the school. Brian's positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile are truly commendable. His dedication does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by students and staff. Mayfield Schools is proud to have Brian as part of the team. We look forward to his continued success and contributions. Thank you, Brian. [Applause] for food service. Mrs. Robinne, director of food
010service. Yes. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Robin Smeil, director of Mayfield Food Service. We have two main kitchens at within the district, one at the high school and one at the middle school. So, I'm going to recognize one from each kitchen. We service about 200,000 meals per year. Uh most of those being lunches. We do breakfast program as well. Okay. My first recognition is for Annie Egan. Miss Annie. Annie is from the high school food prep. She also does the POSOS cashier for the main lunch line. She's been a part of Mayfield schools for eight years. However, her roots here are as a Mayfield grad herself. Before coming to work for Mayfield Schools, Annie worked at a preschool daycare in Lynhurst for over 20 years caring for the community's young children. She got to continue
011to watch many of these same students grow up as they came through the lunch line at the high school. And I've witnessed this as she Yep. As she sees the kids come through the line, she's saying hello and and calling them by name. Annie shows exemplary customer service, always with a welcoming smile and hello. She is willing to go the extra mile as if each student were her own. Her hard work and pride are evident in the sub, salads, and wraps that she prepares daily. Thank you, Annie, for your amazing work ethic and happy birthday. Today is her birthday. Thank you. Thanks so much. Thank you. Did you get a cupcake? [Laughter] Okay. And from the middle school, Nancy Priotel. Nancy, you got to come up here. I know she Nancy is works cashier line
012for the alle cart line here at the middle school, which is not easy. Middle school alikart, one of the busiest, most exciting lines in the lunchroom. And uh Nancy has been with food service for over 20 years starting back in 2005. She is a mom of six kids, all Mayfield grads, and two are presently working right now in the district. Um amazingly, Nancy has had the record number of least absences, missing only 11 days in almost 20 years. She is gone and she has six kids. Her dedication and love of children is evident in her positive, always professional and quiet presence getting the middle school students through the popular Alikart line. She also ensures the elementary schools have all the food and supplies that they need for that day's launch as we satellite out of
013the middle school. Thank you, Nancy, for your hard work and all your commitment. Thank you very much. Thank you. Mr. Nikki will be honoring recognizing our SRO officers. Thank you again. Nice to see everybody. Oh, you want to come on up? It is my great pleasure to introduce our Mayfield City Schools resource officers. Arch Kimbro, Gates Mills Elementary, Gates Mills Police Department, Gertie Dylan, who cannot be here this evening, Milidge Elementary, Highland Heights Police Department. Van Slatter, who was unable to meet be with us today, from Lander Elementary, Mayfield Heights Police Department. Scott Seabolt, Center Elementary, Mayfield Village Police Department. Joe Leavic, Mayfield Middle School, Mayfield Heights Police Department. Matt Hosavvar, Mayfield High School, Mayfield Village Police Department. Seven years ago, the Mayfield Board of Education emphasized student and staff safety and engaged with our
014four municipalities to embed a police officer, our SRO's, in each of our six public schools. By definition, SRO's are law enforcement officers assigned to schools to work collaboratively with school staff and community members to promote a safe and secure learning environment. They are trained in school-based law enforcement and crisis response and have a wide range of responsibilities behind tradition besides traditional law enforcement duties. Our SRO's play a vital role and our district's school safety plans, training, and drills. It has been my pleasure to work with our SRO during my tenure at Mayfield. Our SRO are truly part of the school's community. their positive impacts and interactions um and their approach to their role has a tremendous impact on our students staff and parents. Thank you for your service. [Applause] Pretty [Laughter] good. Yeah. Chilling. Go
015that way a little bit. Good. Thanks. Thank you. Thanks. [Applause] Steve Nelick is retiring at the end of the school year. Um, and he's been an invaluable asset to us SRO here. His role as the assistant superintendent. Um, Steve is a great leader, a great mentor, um, and an awesome human being to work with. Um, he's a valuable asset not only to us, but the entire Mayfield School District. So, but more importantly, he's been a great friend. I've had the luxury of working here and walking across the walkway here almost daily to see him to see how he's doing and over that time we have created such a bond. On behalf of the other SRO here we want to give you a small token of your gratitude for years of service here at Lincoln schools.
016Thanks Steve. All right, Mr. Lynn, it's up to you now for all the honors and recognition. All right, good evening everyone. My name is Brian Lynn. I am the proud principal of Mfield High School. At this point in time, I see some students with some science Olympiad swag. So, I'm going to invite you up to the stage. So, come on. Let's give them a collective round of applause. There's just one. So, this team, the Mayfield High School Division, where is Mr. Golzac here? Mrs. Fash, can you please come up? got to recognize our coaches as well. So, let's give a round of applause here, brother of Philip Bullzac and proud MHS alum. So, came back to coach our science olympiad team. And Mrs. Mary Fash couldn't be here this evening. So, I want to recognize
017her as well. The Mayfield High School Division C Science Olympiad team in grades 9 through 12 had a very successful year with 29 team members competing on two teams in five invitational tournaments leading up to the regional and state tournaments. Team advisers and coaches Mary F and Victor Golzak attribute much of the success to the hard work and dedication of the upper classmen, especially the large group of four-year senior team members. The Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament was held on March 8th at Rocky River High School with 18 teams representing 11 schools. Mayfield placed fifth earning a bid to the state tournament. Some honors from the Northeast Ohio regional fifth place team members. Seniors Nitri Arun, Ria Despande, Philip Golzac, Ryan Neoth, Karen Shriber, Jaswan Singh, Michael Thompson. Our juniors, Adidia Lakshmanan, Chris Pony, Perva Punium,
018Isabella Singh, and our sophomores, Simron Sarkar, and Neva Yadav. Let's give that group a round of applause. The state tournament was held on April 26th at the Ohio State University main campus in Columbus. Mayfield placed 10th out of the 40 teams competing in the state. Our state 10th place team members were seniors Nikki Shri Arun, Rita Bande, Philip Golzac, Ryan Neth, Karen Shriber, Jazwan Singh, Michael Thompson. Our junior representatives were Rosanna Gaboan, Adidia Lakman, Chris Pony, Perva Pony, Isabella Singh. Our sophomore representatives were Simron Sarkar, Neva Yadav, and our freshman representative was Sarah Sad. Let's give them a round of applause. So, one of our most decorated teams at Mayfield High School, our best and our brightest. I'm going to read to you their individual regional and state placement awards, and we'll give out the
019certificates afterwards. Ria Despande and Karin Shriber placed fifth at regional in air trajectory. Neva Yadav and Ryan Neth placed fourth at regional and fifth at state in anatomy and physiology. Ryan Neoth and Jazwan Singh placed second at regional and third at state in chemistry lab. Ryan Neoth and Philip Gozac placed third at regional in disease detectives. Perva Punam and Ryan Neth placed second at regional and fifth at state in ecology. Readish Fonde, Karin Shriber and Simron Sarcar placed first at regional and sixth at state in experimental design. Ryan Neoth and Philip Golzac placed fifth at regional in geologic mapping. Michael Thompson and Jazwan Singh placed first at regional in material science. Nithier Sheree Arun and Chris Pony placed fifth at regional and fifth at state in micro mission. Jazwan Sink and Philip Golzac placed fifth
020at regional in optics. Rosanna Gaboan and Sarasad placed fifth at regional in robot tour. Philip Golzac and Jazwan Singh placed second at regional and fifth at state in robot tour. Isabella Singh and Ria desponde place second at state and write it and do it. Ladies and gentlemen, please give our science olympia. We'll go. You want to go over? We'll go on the back. All right. Come on. Congratulations. I don't know about all you. I haven't heard of half this stuff. I was All right. Our next item on our agenda is continuing contracts. Uh Andy Andy has a presentation. Thank you. Thank you. Good evening everyone. Uh my name is Andy Fetchuk. I'm the director of human resources from Afield City Schools. Can I have my uh continuing contract folks come on up here, please? I
021know we had a couple that RSVP that couldn't make it. So, if you're here, come on up. While they're walking up, I'm honored to introduce 11 outstanding educators who are being recommended for continuing contracts. Through their dedication to students and unwavering commitment to our core values, they have earned the opportunity to be considered for this important milestone. We are grateful for the positive impact they play every day in our schools and throughout our district. So before we uh put them on vote, if that's okay with you, I'd like our principles to quickly say a few words about each one. Start with you, Mr. Lyn. I do, but while you're walking up here, I do want to let everyone know that uh about about a month ago, I got a text for my visa saying, "Hey,
022I put in for a personal date. Do you mind uh approving that?" Well, he's getting married on Friday, and we did approve the personal. We're good to go. It's good. I like it. I didn't approve it at the building level. We go to work every day. Got to try to get you a sub. That's right. That's right. Um well, again, just happy to be here and recognize these outstanding individuals. We have five uh people who are receiving their continuing contracts and tenure in Mayfield City Schools is a big deal. I couldn't be more proud of this collective group of of teachers that teach at Mayfield High School. And to recognize them individually, uh I'd like to start off with Mr. Brian Fcher. Let's give him a round of applause. 20 minutes ago, we did the
023uh the vocal practice seasons of love, right? It's going to be amazing. Um so Brian, as I've said, is the director of the vocal music programs uh at Mayfield High School. He is truly an outstanding teacher and individual. Uh he's been teaching for 12 years at Mayfield Middle School and Mayfield High School. And Brian, I think might be, you know, one of the only people in Mayfield City Schools that works as many hours as I do. So he is constantly uh working. He does what's best for kids and is just so positive and our vocal music program has taken such direction under his leadership. So truly proud of him. Uh he again teaching for 12 years. Uh he'd like to recognize uh his wife Cara who's here and his father John Fans were here. So,
024let's give them a round of applause. Favorite thing about teaching at Mayfield is the students. He says they're passionate, willing to push themselves as musicians while also being the most supportive and caring community, which makes working with them every day an absolute joy. Ladies and gentlemen, Brian Panter, congratulations. Tria Kermit, can you please step forward? Let's give her a huge round of applause. like to recognize Drew's mom who's here with us, Karen, which is better. So, congratulations. Thank you. And give her a round of applause. Uh Drew teaches many levels of mathematics at Mayfield High School, and she is the go-to teacher and one of my go-to teachers at MHS for all things mathematics. Uh students seek her out every day, and her dedication is second to none. Dria is truly one of the most
025positive teachers on our staff and is also a member of our instructional leadership team making deep decisions that impact performance in mathematics for all students. I'm truly proud to work with you. Congratulations, Dia. Oh, sorry. I forgot the stats. working nine years in total, three years at Newberry Junior and Senior High School before she before we stole her to Mayfield. Uh her favorite thing about teaching in Mayfield is having the opportunity to teach in different modalities and rethink the traditional school day as well as build relationships with our students. So, great job, Dria. Uh Mr. Lucas, let's give a huge round of applause. He looks good in a blazer tonight. Matt Luke is truly a rockstar science teacher at Mayfield High School. He is affectionately known and has my son in class. Uh his nickname
026for that class is Mr. Sir. Uh Mr. Lucas is the only teacher at Mayfield High School that I know of that receives a standing ovation every single day by my son's class because they love him so much. They make him walk out of the class, walk back into a standing ovation. There may have been an incident with my son in a busted burner that we're not talking about tonight. Uh Matt has been teaching for 10 years in total. Uh he's taught six years at Mayfield and four years at Springfield High School near Toledo. He would like to recognize his wife Carly and his daughter Grace. Uh what Matt loves most about Mayfield High School uh is the culture of innovation and the freedom to take meaningful risks. Being a part of the option program has
027shown him how powerful student centered learning can be when creativity and flexibility are encouraged. Mayfield is a place where new ideas are truly welcome. I'm so proud of you guys. So, [Applause] next, Mr. Matt Mahalik. Sir, let's go around. [Applause] Matt Maholik is an amazing social studies teacher. Uh, he has my other son in class. So, thank you. God bless you. Has inspired him to truly believe that he can actually learn in advanced placement government. Matt is not just a pretty face, but a great teacher and a football coach who is all in at all times, both in the classroom and on the field. Matt has been teaching eight years in total. Uh he's been teaching at Mayfield High School 7 years, taught at the middle school one year. Um and we're excited for his
028wife, uh Maddie, and Matt welcomed a new addition to his family, John Robert, just about a month ago. So John's doing a good job back there with Maddie. So congratulations to Matt. Uh Matt's favorite thing about teaching at Mayfield uh is is that it is one big family. Couldn't agree more. The support we get from administration, parents, and community is second to none, Matt. I'm so proud to call you a colleague. Congratulations. And last, but certainly not least, Mr. Vita Miljack, please step forward. So, Mr. Miljack is a foundational piece of our English language arts team at Mayfield High School. Mr. Miljack has established himself as an educational leader in our building who works tire tirelessly for student success. He is also our girls soccer coach and has guaranteed me a district championship in the
029near future. Guaranteed like 100%. So, absolutely, as as Mr. Patrick said, we're excited for Mr. Viljack making big leg decisions, getting married this weekend, and after our last final, thank you for doing that. Well, he's heading off to the Caribbean. So, let's So, Mr. Miljack, this is his fifth year teaching. Uh, he prior to coming to Mayfield, he was a long-term substitute at Kirtland High School for one year. Um he would like to recognize and thank his wife or his excuse me his fiance Maggie wife in two days for all her support as well as both sets of his parents his in-laws and his parents who are here this evening to help him celebrate. Uh when asked about his favorite thing about teaching in Mayfield Mr. Miljack states and Mayfield I'm grateful for the opportunity
030to work alongside such innovative and student centered colleagues and leaders. My favorite thing about the district is its focus on its mission and vision to help every student reach his or her whole uh full potential through personalized learning. Congratulations of each of those. Thank you. Good evening. My name is Jackie McGlaclin. We have one teacher who's up for tenure, Vanessa Brun, who I'm lucky enough to call not only a colleague but a great friend, too. It's an honor to recommend Vanessa Brun for tenure in the Mayfield City School District. A proud graduate of Mayfield, Vanessa has served our in our community and many roles, including on the board of vocal music boosters, wearing many hats with both the musicals and shower and now supports our students as the English language learner teacher/iteracy coach. She is
031incredibly flexible and adaptable, acting as a vital bridge between our ELLL families in the school, helping them feel welcomed and supported as part of the Mayfield Wildcat family. It is my distinct distinguished honor to recommend Vanessa for tenure at Mayfield Middle School. [Applause] I have uh two teachers that I get to uh speak about tonight. One teacher is not able to be here and that is uh Mrs. Sarah Kissar. So um you know just very briefly I'd like to um speak to uh the appropriateness of um of Mrs. Kissart um being a senior teacher at Lander. She consistently demonstrates the qualities of an exceptional educator. Her calm and positive demeanor uh create nurturing classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. Uh she thoughtfully designs lessons that engage
032learners at various levels and ensure that every child has opportunities to succeed. Her commitment to best practices in instruction uh fosters both academic growth and love of learning in our students. Thank you, Mrs. Kissar. and I'm honored to uh recommend her for All right. And then Miss Mickey Vance to step forward. Um so I am pleased to um recommend Mickey here for uh tenure at Lander and Mayfield City School District. Um she is a dedicated and compassionate kindergarten teacher. Um she creates a warm and engaging learning environment where young learners thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Um, Mrs. Vance is a dedicated educator who strives to ensure students have a successful experience in her classroom. She possesses a deep understanding of early childhood education and skillfully tailors her instruction to meet the diverse needs of her
033students. She fosters a love of learning through hands-on activities, uh, some that can get messy at times in kindergarten, um, interactive lessons and developmentally appropriate practices that set a strong foundation for future academic success. Her patience, creativity, and ability to connect with each child make her an invaluable presence in our community. I sincerely thank you for all that you do for our Lander community. Can't leave, you know, a friend behind. So, we're gonna actually end with Kaylee. Um I wanted to start with just a couple brief remarks for my colleagues from center who weren't able to be here tonight but they are recommending um John Roy for tenure. So just a couple things about John Roy um from Darcy and Kate. We are pleased to recognize John Roy tonight. John is a current intervention specialist
034on our first grade team and his patient demeanor and willingness to collaborate make him an asset to the entire center staff. John has also been our synergy teacher as well as the teacher in our original life skills unit and the different perspectives that he brings to our building are invaluable. Congratulations to John who also wasn't here tonight. Uh but congratulations and uh again his principles ask that we please share that. Another person that isn't here is Michelle Cronander who we also wanted to recommend for tenure. She just welcomed a baby girl into the world today. So she had the best reasons to not be here. you know, a phenomenal educator. Might just fall slightly. I think I might even be ahead of a wedding, but you know, maybe we can get. Um, so those are
035the people that weren't here that we were excited to celebrate. And then we're going to save the best for last with my Miss Kaye. Um, I am pleased to recommend Miss Kaylee Fidali for tenure within the Mayfield City School District. Miss Fudali is a dedicated and innovative fifth grade teacher at Milidge. She's known for her hands-on engaging lessons that ex inspire critical thinking and creativity within her students. From transforming her classroom into immersive learning environments to leading impactful projects like the Shark Tank Challenge, um she consistently creates meaningful student- centered experiences and we thank you so much for that. Kaylee Fidelli actively pursues professional development through courses, certifications, and national conferences. Her involvement extends beyond the classroom with contributions to district initiatives and leadership roles and programs like Girls on the Run, which provide leadership
036opportunities for our students and you are such a model leader for those kids and we can't thank you enough for that either. Um, having grown within our very own district from a student teacher to an accomplished educator, Mrs. Budali exemplifies passion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to student growth. Um, I am lucky to work with you every day and thank you for everything you bring to our students. Thank you. Stay there one more minute. We're going to make this official. I'll make a motion for approval and I have a second. Second. Third. [Applause] M. Rosette. Yes. Mr. H. Yes. Mr. Pressy. Yes. Mr. Harum. Yes. M. Yes. Congratulations and good luck. Thank you. Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations. Oh yeah, sure. Let's all get a photo around here. Just like the kids do it. Go to shortest.
037Two rows. Three rows. I know my place. Come on. And then you can all attend your teachers. Our next item, please. Yes. Mr. M. Yes. Yes, Miss Reed. Yes. Item C, uh, classify continuing contract. Motion for approval. So, move. Second [Music] call. M. Pro. Yes. Mr. H. Yes. Mr. Pressy. Yes. Abstain. M. Reed. Yes. Okay. I wasn't kidding. That was a lot to go on there. So, we're going to take a break now. If you need to leave, thank you for attending for being here. and we'll continue with our business in about five minutes. Thank you. Thank you. All right, we are now on our community communications. We have a registered speaker, Miss Stephanie Corino, children service supervisor county public library. You have three minutes. Stand wherever you'd like. There's no podium. All right, Mr.
038Snider will give you a high five at like 30 seconds. Know where we're at. Sounds good. All right. All right. Here we go. Hello. Hello. Welcome. Thank you for having me. I just wanted to give some updates about what we've been doing at the library. Um, last uh fall I met with Dr. Barnes about some things that we wanted to do with the district such as kindergarten readiness. And so, one things that we implemented is something called preschool club, which was geared towards kids ages three and four that had not been in a formal preschool setting. And we had 17 total unique kids that came to that program. We're going to be continuing that. So, it's going to be um a monthly program starting in the fall. So, um it's still kind of piloting, but
039we're hoping to continue that. So, that's good. Um, this summer we're also going to be running a uh two week camp Monday through Thursday for English language learners ages 2 to four. So, we're really excited about that. It's about half filled, so we still have some spots, but um most of the people that have signed up we got at the kindergarten uh information night that we came and had a table at. So, really excited. We're hoping that this is going to help the district. We're trying to make it so that the kids are having at least two type of interventions before they reach your halls. Um, let's see. This year we also are super proud. We visited every single elementary school class in the district to talk about summer reading. So, um, my branch, we
040went to Lander Center and Milridge and my colleague at Gates Middle, she went to Gates. So, very cool. We talked to every class and they were all very excited. So, um, we sent a newsletter, um, video to the middle school and then the teen services librarian, she went to the high school and met with kids during all their lunch periods. So, we pretty much touched as many people as we could to try to get them excited about summer reading. So, um, this year we also collaborated with the curriculum department to update the summer reading lists. So, I emailed Silky um, like a million times back and forth. sent so many things back and forth and we were able to add new diverse titles and we weeded out older titles that we can't seem to keep
041in our collection anymore. So, pretty exciting. So, some nice updated things there. Um, really quick, so uh our summer reading program that we have, it's very similar to last year where um the kids get to pick their own daily reading goal because we understand that sometimes, see, she's nine. Sometimes, you know, it's hard to even fit in 20 minutes of reading. So, it's whatever you feel comfortable with um 15 minutes, but maybe you have 30 seconds. 30 seconds. Sorry. So, maybe you have only a little bit of time to read, that's okay. So, as long as you can read each day that you just check it off. So, this is our tracker for adults and teens, which is fun. Adults, you can earn prizes, too. There's a fun coloring sheet. And then for the kiddos,
042it is a nice booklet with coloring sheets as well. So, and then really quick, 15 seconds. In the fall, we're going to be doing an art show with the sixth grade, which Jackie knows. And then also with preschool. So, it's going to be two um the preschooler and the sixth grade. We're going to have a huge art show where we're going to keep the art up for two weeks. And so, we're going to have a reception as well. So, very fun. Something to look forward to. Thank you so much. You're welcome. Thank you for everything that you that you do with this with the reading with the kids. Very important. You know, we have an audacious goal of 100% literacy. Um and I just like to thank you for your vision, your enthusiasm, your partnership
043to enhance literacy within our community. So, we're going to continue working together. I think it's been a great partnership thus far. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Yeah, we had only one other um person. We have a uh we had a request come in tonight to provide a public comment. Uh Mr. Justice Sour. As I mentioned, we don't have a podium. Stand wherever you're comfortable. You're going to have three minutes. Mr. Snder will lead you on at 30 seconds. 30 seconds left. Good evening. My name is Dustin Sour and I stand before you tonight as a deeply concerned parent. I'm here to highlight a serious incident on one of our school buses that occurred on April 8th. an incident that directly threatens the safety and well-being of our children. Our community deserves full transparency and accountability
044in in matters like these. On April 8th, my son, who has ADHD, was removed from a school bus after a disagreement over seating arrangements. According to the bus driver, my son and another student were required to be several seats apart. However, my son maintains that he boarded the bus after the other student who had already taken her seat and that she later moved. Despite this clear discrepancy in the timeline, when he was asked to relocate, he only did so after an assistant principal intervened. Even then, he was harshly reprimanded for failing to respond immediately. A response that given his condition is not entirely within his control. The situation escalated when the bus driver repeated call repeatedly called his name and a final move declared, "This is my bus" in front of clapping students. I immediately
045requested that the video evidence from the bus be reviewed to clarify the events of the day. I made calls and sent emails on April 8th, April 9th, May 2nd, May 13th, and today. Yet, I I have not received any clear response explaining whether the footage was reviewed or any detailing of those findings. The lack of transparency is extremely troubling. Moreover, during the incident, my daughter was left on the bus, causing unnecessary separation of siblings during their daily commute. I raised this matter not only out of personal concern, but it also highlights a systemic failure. If every video recorded incident is addressed with such negligence, then what purpose do the cameras installed with our public funds truly serve? Our children, our tax dollars deserve better. I respectfully request the board conductor a thorough review of this
046incident and the protocols surrounding the handling of this video evidence and student discipline. I urge you to implement measures that ensure timely, transparent communications when incidents like this occur. I would rather not involve legal counsel or turn to the media. However, if these concerns continue to be ignored, I feel compelled to explore all available avenues to ensure accountability. Thank you for your time and for addressing this serious matter. Thank you, Mr. Uh with that, we'll move to our president's announcements. Uh just a couple uh winding down this awesome year. Uh Saturday will be one of the our main event at the Palace Theater anymore? What's it called anymore? State Conor Theater. Connor Theater. 302 graduates this year. So look forward to that. It's always a great event. Uh look forward to uh we look forward
047to that. I want to remind everybody June 17th we have a public hearing uh for the rehire of uh our superintendent the retire rehired. So public hearing meeting June 17th at 5:30 and we moved our board meeting on June 25th to June 18th uh will be in the board office at uh 5:30 on June 18th. That's all I have. We move on to the superintendent's announcements. No announcements, Mr. President. Thank you. Are there any board member uh committee reports tonight? Uh yes. Um uh for legislative leaison. Um I did send something out to everybody to take a look at. So at your convenience, please do look at the different things that were recommended as a possibility to the OSBA platform. remembering that OSBA uh has then um I just lost the name of the people
048delegates and who vote on it as well as the they have people who go and talk to the senators and try and make sure that some of the things that we would like to see shaped appropriately for education in Ohio are happening. Is that something you need signatures for? Um so uh it's right now a proposed piece to add to the platform and if if we collectively think it's a good idea to move forward then we can pass a resolution um at the June meeting um to then send to OSBA to say yes we are also in support of these particular changes everybody review that if you don't have it um ask to send it back to you and we'll thank Our next item, superintendent's consent agenda A through C. Have a motion for approval.
049So move second. To clarify, that's actually one. All right. A through [Music] my alphabet only goes to Z. May I ask motion? Second. I'm sorry. Was uh Mr. Terresy was second. Thank you. Yeah, we just want to make sure we get that in there. There it is. All right. Roll call, please. Miss Croc, yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Tessy, yes. Mr. Pinaro, yes. Miss Gre. Yes. I think we have We need a hand. Somebody wants to make a comment. You Thank you, Mr. President. Um, I'd like to welcome a few new members to our administrative team. One of the things that we we always ask ourselves when we make personnel decisions uh is do these people help us get better? And I think tonight we have uh two of them that help us get better
050as an organization. This is an community that put children first. And the two of these individuals, Miss Rice uh and Mr. Samber um have a student first mindset and they are going to be tremendous uh assets to our Mayfield community and our children. So I'd like to congratulate the both of you. Welcome home to you, coach and Kier. We're excited to have have you as well. So thank you. Sir, congratulations and welcome. Next, our other superintendent's business. Uh we have the May bill 2026 2027 school calendar. Have a motion for approval. Second just for fix 2025 2026. Oh, okay. So you just fix that. Oh, on the header. Yeah, I'm sorry. That's right. I just saw um roll call, please. Mr. Groek. Yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Tessy, yes. Mr. Penaro, yes. Miss Creek, yes.
051Our next item is uh the 2025 2026 Mayfield student handbooks. Motion for approval. So move second. Miss Groc, yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Pressy. Yes. Mr. Fenaro. Yes. M. Yes. Item C, volunteers. Motion for approval. So move. Second. Third. Roll call. Miss Croc. Yes. Mr. Hess. Yes. Mr. Trese. Yes. Mr. Faro. Yes. Miss Greet. Abstain. I would just simply like to thank the board. Um, this is my position. Um, thank you for allowing me to uh enter my 10th year of coaching here at Mayfield. I love it. I love it. I don't need to be paid. I'm good. But I love working with these girls and uh I am very grateful for the opportunity. So, thank you all. We thank you for your time volunteering. Yes, indeed. Item number 11, treasure report. We have financial
052statements for April 30th, 2025. Motion for approval. So move. Second. Roll call. Miss Croc, yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Trese, yes. Mr. Faro, yes. Miss Grieve, yes. Item B, donations. Motion for approval. So moved. Second. Roll call. Miss Croc, yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Tresy, yes. Mr. Faro, yes. Miss Gre, yes. Item C, addendum number three, our five-year forecast. Motion for approval. So moved. Second. Before we take role, I'd just like to make a couple quick comments since I did not do a formal presentation this evening. Uh the forecast covers the estimated period beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30th of 2029. So it covers a five five fiscal years is required to be filed two times per year for one in October, secondarily in May. The forecast includes the following key revenue assumptions. The
053proceeds from the 5 mil continuing expense levy passed on November 5th, 2024. Um so thank you to the community for that certainly. Secondly, the state estimates have been reduced in all future years, mirroring the house's version of the current banial budget because it is the slowest and smallest uh increases to the district. So from a conservative standpoint, we felt like that was the most appropriate action to take. All the revenue has been estimated historical trends. Key expenditure assess assumptions that I can speak. Salaries have been updated to reflect the recent successor contracts for both MEA and MEA ESP plus the other employee groups that are recommended this evening for your your approval. the 202526 health insurance rates have been adjusted down from 7% to 2% to reflect the the the rates that you approved at
054the April board meeting. Finally, the uh the transfers out include all of the onetime stipen and merit payments included in successor agreements for MEA and MEA ESP plus the other groups that you're considering this evening. All that uh basically illustrates ending positive cash balances for the fiscal year fiscal periods reflected and certainly independence A. I would like to reference the letter that was sent to the area legislators regarding House Bill 96 and the restriction on cash reserves and our position that we would like to maintain local control and allow the district to make good financial sound decisions including capital improvements and allow that to be a local decision rather than having an arbitrary percentage placed on very hard earned cash reserves that we work very diligently collectively to generate maintain and make sure the district
055doesn't have to react uh negatively or unresponsively to econom economic activity that may not be positive. So, I would reference that as appendix A. Um, and if you have any questions of me, that concludes my very brief commentary. So, we're still sitting at 30%. We're waiting until June 30th to find out when that's going to happen. Yeah, right now the uh House 30% is what they had had suggested. The Senate is currently contemplating raising that percentage. At least that's the rumor. Not sure what that's going to land at. Uh the average uh based on the last fiscal year completed was 45% was the average of what all districts had. So we're at 37%. So we're still under the average. And and again um cash reserves are used to offset certain kinds of risks and not
056overreact to negative economic activity such as an economic downturn or say cash collections through property taxes that are delayed. Taxables as we know during reappraisal we were delayed in our collections. So, and then the same the same bill or whatever. Are are they looking to change that fiveyear forecast and three-year forecast? They are. When that when would that happen? Everything would go into effect on July 1st. So, that's when that's when the legislation state has a two-year budget cycle. So, they follow our fiscal year, but they do it legislation enacted for that two-year cycle. So, going from 5 to 3 does two things. It limits our ability to certify contracts. we have to confirm, we have to confirm enough firm that we have sufficient resources to cover those contracts. So, back when the 5-year forecast
057was introduced when I was much younger in 1998, um it was because the the state was basically indicating that districts were passing collective bargaining bills that they couldn't they couldn't pay for and there was no mechanism to determine that they had the resources to pay for those agreements. So that's going to limit the the time frame that contracts are going to be uh the duration if you will of contracts. Secondly, it also has been valuable for districts that demonstrate the impact of the legislative acts by the state in years four and five. It really shows the detrimental effects normally of some of those actions because we can project all these projections but we can say you do this now here's the consequence. So they think the state wants to lower that term. So obviously they
058budget in twoear cycles we're going to forecast in three. it doesn't make them appear as as bad. But we are in great shape. I think it's important to say that we are on a good path and thank you to the to the the MEA and ESP for working collaborative collaboratively with us because their act is helping us comply with the potential of 96 House Bill 96 and that 30% uh cash reserve cap. We're good for five years and we are good for five years. Yes. Awesome job. Congratulations to them and thank thank you to them for ratifying those agreements. Any other questions? Do we have a roll call, please? Uh, Miss Gekk, yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Teresi, yes. Mr. Fenaro, yes. And Miss Gre, yes. Sorry for speaking fast. It's a family train. All
059right. Item D, addendum number three, financial transactions. Motion for approval. So move. Second. And if I just maybe before roll call, this is the act that um is a result of the collective bargaining that we just were able to complete. So this is that transfer out. Yep. Yep. Just for your point of reference. Thank you. Okay. Roll call. Mr. Gekk? Yes. Mr. Hess. Yes. Mr. Teresi. Yes. Mr. Penaro. Yes. Miss Gre. Yes. Item 12. Other treasures business. We have the minutes of our regular board meeting April 23rd, 2025 and our special board meeting May 15, 2025. Motion for approval. Second. Roll call. Miss Grok. Yes. Mr. Hess. Yes. Mr. Pressy. Yes. Mr. Fenaro. Yes. Miss Grief. Yes. Item B areou between the Mfield Board of Education and the MEA. Motion for approval. Some moved. Miss
060Grief. I'm sorry. Miss Grok moved. Mr. Mr. Tessy seconded. Yes. Roll call. Miss Croc. Yes. Mr. Hess. Yes. Mr. Terresy. Yes. Mr. Naro. Yes. M. Yes. Item C, addendum number three, construction manager at risk. Motion for approval. So move. Second. Roll call. M. Prosec. Yes. Mr. Hess. Yes. Mr. Pressy. Yes. Mr. Po. Yes. Miss Greet. Yes. 13. Our other board business a resolution to adopt special education model policies and procedures. Motion for approval. So moved. Second. Proc. Yes. Mr. Hess. Yes. Mr. Caresy. Yes. Mr. Penarum. Yes. M. Yes. Letter B our addendum. The ESC reserve service agreement. Motion for approval. So move. Second. Roll call. Miss Groek, yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Tresy, yes. Mr. Fernar, yes. Miss Gre, yes. Item C, we have the approval of modifications to the exempt secretarial staff compensation schedule.
061Motion for approval. I'll move. Second. Roll call. Miss Croc. Yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Tresy, yes. Mr. Fenaro, yes. Miss Creed, yes. Item D, our add agendum for approval of modifications to administrative compensation schedule. Motion for approval. Move. Second. Roll call. Miss Proek. Yes. Mr. Hess. Yes. Mr. Tessy. Yes. Mr. Faro. Yes. Miss Grave. Yes. Letter E. Modification to the treasures compensation. I'll make a motion to have a second. Second. Third. Whatever. Roll call. M. Croc. Yes. Mr. Hess, yes. Mr. Trese, yes. Mr. Faro, yes. M. Yes. All right. Before we go on to this, anybody have anything else before we uh go to executive session? I do. I have never met a young lady of this age sit in that chair and be as patient. Well done. It's not him. Trust me. I see.
062I I know where the mother back. All right. Well, our next item is our uh executive session and uh according to the board of education convenient exe executive session per OC 121.22G1 considered employment of public employees. Have a motion to go into executive session. Some second and there will there will be no so we'll just adjourn after that. Correct. No business after that. Okay. Roll call, please. Miss Gross. Yes. Mr. H. Yes. Mr. Tessy. Yes. Mr. Penaro. Yes. M. Yes. Thank you everybody. Have a great night.