001yes sir you ready I'm ready good evening everybody Welcome to the me uh Board of Education meeting February 26 2025 we're here at Lander Elementary School thanks for having us tonight uh Mr can have a roll call please Mr fararo here Mr Reed here Mr R here absent U illness Mr cessie yeah Mr H sent his best wish he was here um and we hope he gets better soon uh and I think we have special guests to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liy and justice for all all right so I just want to thank everybody for coming here today uh coming out to Lander Elementary my name is Sean Kramer I'm
002the assistant principal here um I want to say thank you to Dr Barnes and the school board for being here and for the incredible turnout that we have uh it's evident how much the uh the community and and the teachers and everyone cares about this place uh we can see that by by the turnout here so uh I'm very excited to have our first student up front here Ariana Barker uh who is a fifth grade student here uh at Lander I have a nice little write up that was done by her teachers that um they would like everybody to hear our Barker is an extraordinary fifth grade student at Lander who truly exemplifies what it means to be kind inclusive and hardworking she goes out of her way every day to ensure that every student
003feels welcomed loved and valued whether it's reaching out to someone who's sitting alone or offering a hand to a classmate who's struggling Ariana is always there with a kind word or action she has a way of making everyone around her feels special and her positive energy is contagious when Ari is around there's a sense of warmth and belonging that fills the room Ariana is also deeply involved in activities outside of school balancing her extracurriculars with the same commitment and enthusiasm she brings to her academics Ari was involved in Lander's first ever Girls on the Run team Mayfield travel soccer basketball softball and cheer she works incredibly hard always giving her best effort and showing a true passion for learning she is a dedic ated and reflective learner who actively seeks ways to improve and grow
004in the classroom Ariana is a master at following the four peas she's prompt prepared polite and productive and she does so with a smile that lights up any room her genuine kindness unwavering work ethic and Leadership by example make her someone others strive to be like Ariana's ability to balance her many roles while maintaining such a positive attitude is something we can all admire she is a shining example of the values we hold dear at Lander we are so proud to have her as part of our community we congratulate and recognize Ariana Barker as the February 2025 Mayfield Board of Education student of the market you oh [Music] all right the next student I would like to welcome up is Cameron Walker y all right uh Cameron Walker he is a remarkable fifth grade student
005who brings incredible energy to Lander Elementary he's one of the nicest students you'll ever meet always greeting others with a smile SM and a kind word Cameron's sense of humor is contagious and his silly jokes never fail to lighten the mood and make those around him laugh but behind his funloving personality is a determination and a never give up attitude that is truly inspiring Cameron faces every challenge headon always ready to put in the hard work to succeed he follows directions to the letter and takes responsibility for his learning which has been evident in the huge strides he's made academically during his time at l Cameron is constantly pushing himself to improve and it's paying off whether it's tackling a tough math problem or long comprehension questions he approaches each task with persistence and a
006positive mindset his growth both academically and personally is a testament to his dedication and hard work Cameron is a shining example of how determination kindness and a great attitude can lead to success and he's a true role model for his peers we are so proud of how far he's come and excited to see all the amazing things he will continue to achieve we congratulate and recognize Cameron Walker as the February 2025 Mayfield Board of Education student of the month okay forward [Applause] all right there is one more student that we would like to honor um the student was unable to make it today uh due to a prior engagement but we wanted to definitely read through and honor that student as well uh that student is Gio Murray Gio Murray exemplifies what it means to
007be a positive engaged fifth grade student at Lander Elementary every day Gio arrives with a bright smile a great attitude and a Readiness to learn Gio doesn't just sit back in the classroom he actively participates asks insightful questions and is always eager to dive into new topics his curiosity and enthusiasm for learning are contagious inspiring those around him to do their best as well but it's not just his academic drive that stands out Gio is also a caring and compassionate friend he looks out for others offering help when someone is struggling and make sure no one feels left out whether it's helping a classmate with a tough problem or being the first to lend a hand Gio consistently shows kindness and empathy in everything he does his manners are impeccable always saying please and thank
008you and treating everyone with respect Gio embodies the four Ps being prompt prepared polite and productive each and every day his wonderful qualities and the way he carries himself represent the very best of what Lander stands for and we are incredibly lucky to have him as a student Gio is a true role model and his positive impact on our school is felt by everyone he meets we congratulate and recognize Gio Murray as the February 2025 Mayfield Board of Education student at the month all right I would like to welcome up the kindergarten team this one's for you just um it is our honor to talk about a mentor colleague teacher and friend who we all have had the pleasure to work so closely with when we think of Christ we think when I think of
009christen I think passionate encouraging and collaborative when I think of Christian I think of an awesome teacher and friend but I am also a bit jellied that she is a about to venture into a new chapter of her life called retirement we will miss you but know that it is welld deserved when I think of christen I think of calm cool and Collective she's so organized and prepared and ready to welcome her students into her class every day when I think of christen I think I'm ready to tackle the day with positivity and cheer soone to give you a pep talk so that you can turn your mind into I can can't look at you a friend lesson and my colleague to share a personal walking calendar with scheduled changes and reminders to help you
010stay prepared and ready I think of a warm heart to empathize with others and an urge to help out when I think of Kristen I think of an organized prepared caring team cheer cheerleader who is always reminding us of fire drills guidance lessons or any scheduled change we can always count on Chris to cheer team on when we need it you can always count on her to make sure K is prompt for assemblies Kristen always takes time out of her day to check in to see how her days are going we love you when I think of Kristen I think of my mentor teacher where I started she inst can't see I we prac so she instilled in me the passion and love to teach kindergarten she set the stage for me to become a
011loving compassionate understanding and engaging teach teacher she taught me patience and if you know anything about kindergarten you sure need a lot of patience teaching kindergarten for 31 years you are and have always been our biggest cheerleader and the most organized teacher I have ever met we love and adore you and your daily check-ins on your Lander K family and your impact on our Lander students will always last a lifetime love you you so sorry [Music] very true [Music] all right Dominic [Music] can can we get the team back [Music] up sub [Music] okay thank you congratulations all right now I'd like to welcome up the first grade team [Music] Mrs Milo's retirement marks the end of an incredible chapter filled with laughter so much wisdom and an unwavering dedication to her students after 36
012years of teaching her steadfast commitment and knowledge has left an impact on countless students and staff in the MF School District the mentoring she has provided to new teachers interns student teachers and most of all her first grade team has been invaluable expertise flexibility and kindness are just a few words that come to mind when we describe Mrs Mila she is consistently willing to support the needs of the staff members and all of her students no matter what is thrown her way she handles it with Grace and on top of everything her sense of humor is always there to brighten someone's day her love for Learning and her expert has shaped countless Learners here are some things that first graders have to say about Mrs Milo she is a nice and kind teacher she is
013the best teacher she helps me with my work she taught me how to sound out words to help me when I am reading Mrs Milo helps me with my be's and D's she is the best person on the planet Mrs Mila's wisdom guidance and quick-witted humor will be missed but we wish her the best of luck in this next chapter in our life [Applause] guys okayy 36 years one more round of applause to [Music] all right I get to read this next one so uh finally we would like to honor uh Rebecca Schmidt our guidance counselor in every school there are individuals who make a lasting impact at Lander school and Mrs Schmidt is one of those EXP Ordinary People she is more than just a counselor she has been a Guiding Light for everyone
014she comes in contact with Mrs Schmidt is a beacon of support kindness and selflessness for our students families and staff Mrs Schmidt consistently goes above and beyond to help those in need whether she is offering a comforting presence to a student in need guiding families through difficult times encouraging her colleagues or as she says making kids happy she does so with unw ing dedication and a Heart full of compassion she never hesitates to step in when someone needs a helping hand always putting others before herself her work extends far beyond the walls of our School Mrs Schmidt's love for the Mayfield Community is evident in everything she does she is not just a counselor she is an advocate a mentor and a friend her commitment to ensuring that every student feels seen heard and valued
015makes her an Irreplaceable part of our school family Mayfield is incred incredibly fortunate to have Mrs Schmidt and her impact will be felt for years to come we are Beyond grateful for her kindness dedication and the difference she makes every single day her Legacy will continue to inspire us and while we will deeply miss her presence in our Halls we are Beyond grateful for the years she has dedicated to Mayfield please join us in celebrating Mrs Schmidt and wishing her all the best in this next chapter of life I know how much you just absolutely love this okay and on board how many years back 32 here 37 all together 37 good can I about so long before I ever showed up I served on the Mayfield academic Boosters club with Rebecca Schmidt uh 12
016years I would say it's about 12 years and uh Rebecca provided our group with awesome perspective when our teachers across the district would uh send applications in for minig Grants things to enhance their classrooms rugs anything that would Aid in teaching the kids that would make it fun and Rebecca this is so welld deserved I can't believe we're we're saying that this is the time but it's been a true honor and privilege for me um I work with you really you became a friend you're a friend so I wish you all the best my here and then Family come on hi know thank you all right the final part of our celebration of Lander is this video that we have put together with our our theme for the year of stronger [Music] together how about
017the lights off lights [Music] is a family that everybody has a relationship Lander is a family um because um um we um are Hest and we kind [Music] a tradition as at is the out for the um a tradition we have at to school is the four pie prite production [Music] about be a good person to be kind and honest and have perseverance by doing the character strong in the morning they taught us all about honesty and kindness and a bunch of other things to be kind [Music] collaboration means working together to make leing better I can collaboration by sh and my friends and um like how like my class like my whole class to work together and answer questions um you can make some friends and connect make new [Music] friends because it's just
018my half f opportunity and how to students equ and just they loving cuz they're really nice and proper and I make a lot of friends talking to my friends and getting along with teachers like you get to be kind and be around other kind people we love thank you very good presentation thank you we love Lander also and thank you for everybody for being here congratulations to our staff who are retiring we wish you the best and the students for your Awards and also please thank uh everybody who did all this for us this is awesome we appreciate it uh at this time we're going to take a minute break so every can go if you have to go before we go into our business go do what you have to do won't be offended
019if you need now your uh Communications no nothing showed up no all right so we'll move on from Community communication no public comment the president's announcements um Mr geve I know you had something you wanted to mention yes thank you um I would just like to share uh really on behalf of the Mayfield Alumni Association uh they are sponsoring an appreciation event dinner uh for all wild cat supporters Mayfield staff Mayfield alumni anybody really who supports our our our school district our initiatives um uh Wayne Pachi uh along with uh Doug Bano uh has coordinated this event uh which will be held on Saturday evening March 15th uh doors open at 5:30 it is a wonderful menu at vetos generation Center in Chesterland um the cost is $45 per person however the Alumni Association is
020absorbing $20 per person for everyone that attends so your actual cost is $25 a person um very generous meal and uh Wayne would just love to see everybody come out everybody that supports uh you know in our community and um and the district so uh for more information you can visit the Mayfield alumni association website at Mayfield alumni association.com or um I have contact info here at my uh here at my uh station so thank you thank you I have one uh one comment I just lost it there we go I had I received an email tonight for the board uh from uh Mr Al Jeff Alper from uh kiss swim you want to need to mention the board that you want to take a minute to uh thank us for allowing kiss swim to
021teach at our facility at the wild cat Fitness uh they're entering their fourth year I'm going to paraphrase CU it's it's long they're entering their fourth year it's been a huge success for them a lot of uh the students uh the younger students are in this are from the community parents are from the community so it's been a positive thing for them they teach children from 6 months and older uh water survival um a want to thank the staff at the at the Maya wildcare Fitness especially TL the lifeguards and the front desk Personnel for all the work that they do and notifying them when their schedule changes or something happens uh fire drills things like that so they want to say thank you for that and it sounds like it's a it's a great
022program I haven't had a chance to see that but uh work with a lot of uh sizable number of students who are BS autistic and uh have some special needs so we appreciate that uh the things that be sent for the boards awesome and that brings us to the superintendent's announcements no announcements tonight Mr President uh any board member committee reports that moves us to the superintendent's consent agenda I believe it's 8 through you I'll make a motion can have a second move roll call pleas M grak yes Mr try yeso yes M yes I like to just thank yes M Miller and gregar for their services service to the Mayfield City schools and the students and Community uh and wish them the best of luck in retirement we also acknowledged and recognize a few
023retirees tonight as well at the uh board meeting representing land thank you uh next uh is uh item nine other superintendent business uh a memorandum understanding uh between the Mayfield Board of Education and the Mayfield Education Association I have a motion for approve second roll call M gret yes Mr pressy yes M yes m g yes Item B agendum number one approval of the 202 26 Middle School course of study motion for approval so Mo second roll call Mr gr yes Mr trussi yes Mr pararo yes Mr G yes that moves us to the treasur report and we have a presentation yeah uh very brief uh presentation this evening we've been asked uh because of some of the um movements at the federal level the question was raised about the impact to the district potentially
024and I'm not going to present it I'm just going to speak a few bull points and then entertain any questions about what is the potential impact on the district so by way of just simply citing the value we receive about 3.7 billion in federal resources which represents 3% of total total of our total budget so not really a lot of risk there though every dollar matters within that 3.7 the bulk of which are annual allotments pass through Bea the state uh to provide a little bit of backdrop the bulk of the uh Federal resources that we receive are are what is called six speed funds and these funds are used to improve math and language arts arts instruction for students who are in need of special education services or intervention services within the classroom it's
025about 1.4 million that's a very large portion of that 3.7 the others are largely uh half a million for Career Tech Ed education another uh 655,000 for the Food Service program that reimburses uh School supports our school lunch program for those students that might be economically disadvantage and then the the last big uh value that I've mentioned is 620,000 for T 1 resources which are used to remediate and assist in instruction and language arts primarily for those uh economically disadvantaged and uh qualifying students Landers that building that receives their c one services so if you think of in terms of core Services core functions these resources are at the core meaning they are uh annual an allotment through the state of Ohio so I don't believe there's a lot of risk in those dollars uh
026being repealed there's always that Prospect but I wanted to mention this evening that when asked are these uh resources like stimulus funds those have all been spent we are completely done with those $1000 so the risk is probably low that we would see realize any significant reductions if any of these dogs were claw back from the state and typically these flow through the state of Ohio so just want to kind of provide a brief update I know that questions been posed what could that potential impact be it's 3% of our total budget a lot of those resources they're all restricted and I think the restricted uh uses of those funds are the I think at the core of what the federal government likely continue to support So any questions I do have a question so
027what you're saying is that it is Flowing from the federal government through the state and to us so potentially if the federal government decided not to forward those funds any longer then the state would have its option the the state would likely either either a continue they're supporting these uh just through state MH so often times it's not necessary from the federal government the state would either supplement that or they might relax some of the rules because these are very specific so you limitate the rigidity and I think that we could likely uh handle these Services a little bit different maybe a little more flexibility so but that my unless there other questions my brief brief appreciate it any other questions no All Right Moves us to the financial statements for January 31 2025 motion
028for approval so move second roll call m g yes Mr try yes Mr Baro yes Mr Reed [Applause] yes uh let's see the financial transactions um we got to go one by one right Financial transactions uh are just one it's one action one motion one one second it's all it's one through six there it is I'm thinking of those other you're thinking yes those are coming all right Financial transactions motion for approval move second roll call M gret yes Mr try yeso yes m g yes and a question we get a lot is why do we approve things for St Francis say p school but that money filters out through the state through us as the district we are the yes we are the Fiscal Agent and we ensure that those funds are spent in
029the required restricted manner by which the state requires thank you m next item is donations motion for approval so moved second J okay thank you roll call M gr yes Mr trassy yes mrar yes Mr G yes here we got other treasur other treasur business not not yet the minutes first see paper is so much more comp you got minutes and then plus Treasures business yeah yeah we don't start the uh that doesn't start until uh minutes of the regular board meeting January 22 so second roll call M yes Mr trassy yes Mr bonaro yes Miss greed yes Item B college credit plus primary partnership agreement with Lakeland Community College motion for approval second roll call M gret yes Mr tressie yes Mr fararo yes M GED [Applause] yes item C college credit plus program
030uh agreement with kyoga Community College motion for approval so move second uh Miss G and then miss gr thank you roll call M gr yes Mr try yes Mr fararo yes M bried yes nmd college credit plus primary partnership agreement with Lake Erie College I'll make the motion I need a second roll call M gr yes Mr try yes Mr F yes m g yes IEM meet Le uh lease renewals Alpha Park SES number 49 and number 2115 motion for approval second roll call M gr yes Mr try yes Mr Naro yes M greed yes here here we go Mr here we go can't we can't put these Together We cannot put these in one motion but we can just simply list the parcel number after we have to read it we have you have
031to read the resolution we just have to approve separately F authorizing of filing complaint against the valuation of real property for tax year 2024 this is for partiel 03001 motion for approval so Mo second I would just like to indicate for the audience for this one and you'll see the next series of resolutions the district has had has a long-standing practice of challenging the property values for what's called Class 2 commercial and industrial property these are all arms length transactions that have recently occurred and we're challenging that those property should be increased up to the uh arms length transaction which represents the value of the property Business Center has the right to to um be present and if there's information unknown outside of the sales transaction that should warrant that to be lesser than what
032the sale the arms length Trail represents sale represents then it will be up to the board of uh tax appeals or up to the board of revisions to determine that or we can with all the complaints but the law requires you to file the complaint is something this district is has done it predates me and I've been here 19 years we only file against Class 2 we don't file against our residential property tax owners and I think this is onethird of our tax revenue comes from the class 2 business property so our base and I think it's in our best interest to protect the residents to ensure that everybody's paying their fair share so that's all we're doing here and we appreciate you don't go for the residents no that's not a good idea roll
033call M gr yes Mr try yes Mr yes disre yes so item G this is partiel 822 23035 motion for so moved second roll call m g yes I'm Sorry Miss gr yes Mr try Mr fararo yes now miss GRE yes thank you my apologies item H this is parcel 831 13014 motion for approval second third seconded roll call Miss gr yes Mr try yes Mr yes M gri yes item I this is parcel 861 28042 motion for approval third thank you roll call M gret yes Mr pry yes Mr fararo yes and M green yes item J partial partial 86130 013 motion for approval so moved second roll call M gr yes Mr try yes Mr fararo yes Mr G yes item K this is partial 8631 [Applause] 18002 I just wait for that
034motion for approval Mr try motion second R call M Gres yes Mr tressi yes Mr fararo yes and M green yes okay all right and then now we have an addendum number one 2025 26 consumable fees K through 12 motion for approval so move second and included in the attachment uh was the in the differences between yours I did have a question that's the question I forgot to ask you so I saw Italian and French have no fees for next year but Spanish does is it just something that teachers are doing they don't need special yeah it's probably a workbook that they're using which they're not going to use any the other two languages okay thank you did we do motion for approve yes we did roll call Mr gr yes Mr try yes Mr
035panaro yes Miss fre yes other board business the Ohio High School Athletic Association resolution for 2526 motion for approval move second BR M gr yes Mr prie yes Mr yes disre yes and finally we have adjournment Soul second R call M gr yes Mr try yes M canaro yes m g yes thank you everybody thank you thank you