regular meeting of the board of education akron, ohio march 8, 2010 ...

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AKRON, OHIO
MARCH 8, 2010
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Akron City School District,
Summit County, Ohio, was held on Monday, March 8, 2010, at 5:34 p.m. at the
Sylvester Small Administration Building, 70 North Broadway, Akron, Ohio, with Rev.
Dr. Curtis T. Walker Sr. presiding.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present and responded to roll call: Mr. Bruce Alexander,
Mrs. Amy Reeves Grom, Mr. Jason A. Haas, Mr. James Hardy, Mrs. Lisa Mansfield
and Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, Sr. Mrs. Ginger Baylor was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jeff Gorman, reporter for the West Side Leader.
CHARACTER COUNTS REFLECTION
In Mrs. Ginger Baylor’s absence, Mr. Bruce Alexander presented the Character
Counts! Reflection of Fairness.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Mrs. Amy Reeves Grom moved approval of the Regular Meeting minutes of
February 22, 2010. Seconded by Mr. Jason Haas. Ayes (6) Alexander, Grom, Haas,
Hardy, Mansfield, Walker. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. David James made the following recommendations:
Item 1 That the Board consent to the following resignation(s)/ retirement(s) from
the professional staff, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section
3319.15, effective as indicated:

BOARD MINUTES 2 MARCH 8, 2010
Name Effective
Alder, Irene 5-31-10 (Ret.)
Davidson, J Len 3-5-10
Dolensky, Barbara 5-31-10 (Ret.)
Fesler, Janet 6-30-10 (Ret.)
Kakish, Linda 6-30-10
Tabor, Karen 3-17-10 (Ret.)
Item 2 That an adjustment be made in the annual salary rates and/or contract
status for the 2009-2010 school year, for the member of the professional
staff listed, effective as indicated:
Name JC TS From To Reason Effective
Richens, Michelle 006 380 $43,413.37 $44,286.23 L-5.0 to L-5.5 12-18-09
Item 3 Appointment of Cynthia Robinson to the position of Benefits Specialist,
Human Resources, Job Code 218, Time Schedule 522, at the annual salary
rate of $39,500.00, effective March 22, 2010, contingent upon the
satisfactory completion of the required background checks.
Item 4 Establishment of the following positions and approval of the job
descriptions, effective March 9, 2010:
Position JC TS Salary
Desktop Support Analyst 161 522 $ 43,429 - $ 54,702
Software Support Analyst 162 522 $ 43,429 - $ 54,702
Item 5 Reclassification of the following members of the staff, for the 2009-2010
school year, effective March 9, 2010:
Name Current Position(s) Recommended Position
Conrad, Joseph Programmer Analyst Desktop Support Analyst
JC 169, TS 522 JC 161, TS 522
Hubbard, Berry Programmer Analyst Desktop Support Analyst
JC 169, TS 522 JC 161, TS 522
Somerville, Mark Programmer Analyst Desktop Support Analyst
JC 169, TS 522 JC 161, TS 522

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Weger, Dustin Programmer Analyst Software Support Analyst
JC 169, TS 522 JC 162, TS 522
Item 6 That Limited Supplemental Contracts be issued for the 2009-2010 school
year to the following individuals, in the amount set opposite the names,
with the understanding that such persons be subject to the rules and
regulations of the Board of Education and to the provisions of law
pertaining to the extra-duty assignments of said person, that said
recommended appointees be subject to the extra-duty assignment by the
Superintendent of Schools, according to the needs and interests of the
school and that the length of the extra-duty assignment within said school
be set for the appointees in accordance with the time schedule and the
Master Contract Agreement, contingent upon minimum number of
participants to field a team where applicable, plus successful completion of
a BCII records check, if applicable. Percentages to be applied to the B.A.
Minimum as of September, 2009, plus longevity payments as applicable.
School Name JC Job Title % Rate
Barber Merendino, Ann 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers $1,716.00
Barrett Hockwalt, Maria 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Bettes Kuznicki, Barbara 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 868.81
Bettes Weinberger, Lynne 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 858.00
Betty Jane Dolensky, Barbara 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,737.61
Bridges Durr, Lori 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Case Victor, Jennifer 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Crouse Preston, Carrie 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Essex Critchfield, Deborah 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Findley Schleig, Christine 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Firestone Park Sboray, Tamara 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 858.00
Firestone Park Zawistowski, Catherine 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 858.00
Forest Hill Taylor, Vernetta 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,737.61
Glover Hunt, Christine 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 858.00
Glover Mueller, Eric 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 858.00
Harris Aspiras, Julie 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Hatton Tupta, Janese 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Helen Arnold Davis, Sharon 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,737.61
Hill Dragan, Patricia 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
King Ashe, Beth 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 868.81
King Clevidence, Helen 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 868.81
Lawndale Deshane, Theresa 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Leggett Berringer, Kelly 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Mason McCoy, Carol 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 868.81
Mason Robinson, Letizia 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 858.00
McEbright Hodge, Sarah 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,737.61
Pfeiffer Shipe, Janet 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Portage Path Williams, Robbie 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Rankin Luf, Christine 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Resnik Bowers, Edith 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 858.00
Resnik Hoffman, Mary Jo 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers * 868.81
Rimer Harrold, Terri 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,737.61
Ritzman Koelkebeck, Nicholas Jr. 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Robinson Collier, Toni 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00

BOARD MINUTES 4 MARCH 8, 2010
Sam Salem Dimieff, Karen 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Schumacher Joseph, Kimberly 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,737.61
Seiberling Smith, Kathleen M. 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Stewart Williams, Barbara J. 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,737.61
Voris Parsell, Linda 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Windemere Retzer, Lucretia 949 AkronReads, Coord. of Volunteers 1,716.00
Akron Oppor. Carter-Berry, Mary 937 Intervention Asst. Team Member 2.0 687.56
Akron Oppor. Green-Pallotta, Rebecca 936 Technology Coordinator 2.0 687.56
Akron Oppor. Green-Pallotta, Rebecca 937 Intervention Asst. Team Member 2.0 687.56
Akron Oppor. Miller, Jodi 937 Intervention Asst. Team Member 2.0 687.56
Akron Oppor. Ziccardi, Andrew 935 Audio-Visual Coordinator 4.0 1,375.14
Ellet Hayhurst, Mark Jr. 890 Freshman Baseball Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Ellet Minrovic, Brandon 858 Varsity Asst. Tennis Coach 3.0 1,031.36
Firestone Celik, Bryan 890 Freshman Baseball Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Firestone Heffern, John 873 Freshman Softball Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Firestone Mitchell, Cameron 856 Varsity Asst. Track Coach * 1,375.14
Firestone Mitchell, Eric 842 Varsity Track Coach 12.0 4,125.40
Garfield Smith, Sherry 888 Jr. Varsity Softball Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Kenmore Stowers, Brody 856 Varsity Asst. Track Coach 8.0 2,750.28
* denotes partial contract
Item 7 That the Board consent to the resignation of Sara-Frances F. Lash, Substitute
Teacher, Job Code 042, effective January 1, 2010.
Item 8 Employment of the following persons as daily Substitute Teachers, Fund
001-0000, Job Code 042, as and when needed, for the 2009-2010 school year,
at the established rate of $104.05 per day, or $56.04 per half day, $148.29
per day and $79.85 per half day after five consecutive days in the same
teaching assignment, effective August 26, 2009 through June 4, 2010.
Employment of the individuals listed as Substitute Tutor, Job Code 040,
Fund 001-0000, as and when needed, at the hourly rate of $24.68, effective
as indicated.
Employment of the person(s) listed as Substitute Teachers (Building
Level), Job Code 041, Fund 001-0000, as and when needed, at the rate of
$20.81 per classroom period for secondary teachers, not to exceed two
classes per day, or a prorated amount of the current daily substitute rate
based on the percentage of students from an uncovered class absorbed into
existing class for elementary teachers, effective as indicated.
Ammerman, Egan M.
Barton, Kathy L.
Bishop, Alicia R.
Chima, Nicholas L.
Greene, Da’Ronn G.
Harper, Heidi B.
Hoelker, Stephanie M.
Rollins, Steven M.
Singletary, Frank R.
Tschantz, Mary E.
Williams, Nicole

BOARD MINUTES 5 MARCH 8, 2010
Item 9 That the Board consent to the resignation, for retirement purposes, of
Linda L. Johnson, Title I Tutor, Job Code 039, effective May 31, 2010.
Item 10 Employment of Elizabeth Dain as Teacher, Special Projects, ESEA Title I
(St. Sebastian), Fund 572-1000, Job Code 453, at the hourly rate of $26.67,
as and when needed, for a maximum of 60 hours, effective March 9
through June 4, 2010.
Item 11 Employment of the persons listed as Teacher, Special Projects (Writing
Diagnostic Table Leaders), Fund 590-1000, Job Code 453 (except where
indicated), at the hourly rate of $26.67, as and when needed, not to exceed
45 hours, effective March 19 through May 3, 2010.
Cooley, Randall (453a) McGee, William (453b)
Guarneri, Bonita (453b) Tuggle, Willis
a & b – denote staff member has more than one contract in the same job code.
Item 12 That the Board consent to the resignation of Clare Salsberry from her position
as Instructional Assistant, Degreed/Certificated, (100-Book Challenge Tutor at
Garfield), Job Code 452, effective March 1, 2010.
Item 13 Recall, from layoff status, of Jackie Cox to the position of Secretary III,
Pfeiffer, Fund 001-0000, Job Code 205, Time Schedule 422, at the annual
salary of $24,013.58, effective March 8, 2010.
Item 14 Employment of Kathryn Witte as Assistant for Autism Disorders, Ellet,
Fund 516-1000, Job Code 415, at the hourly rate of $12.16, 35 hours per
week, effective March 8, 2010.
Item 15 Employment of the persons listed as Substitute Educational Assistants,
Fund 001-0000, Job Code 407, at the hourly rate of $9.25, as needed for
the 2009-2010 school year, effective as indicated:
Name Effective
Carlson, Betty 3-08-10
Curry, Jason 2-19-10
Metz, Kimberly 3-01-10

BOARD MINUTES 6 MARCH 8, 2010
Item 16 Employment of the persons listed as Substitute Educational Assistants,
Akron After School Program, Fund 599-1010, Job Code 407, at the hourly
rate of $9.25, as needed, not to exceed 80 total hours, effective February 1
through April 15, 2010:
Fitzgerald, Larry Ray, Jonathan Spurling, Faith
Item 17 Employment of Jerita Williams as Instructional Support Specialist, Akron
Digital Academy, Fund 014-0400, Job Code 458, at the hourly rate of
$14.79, as needed, not to exceed 800 total hours, effective March 8
through June 30, 2010.
Item 18 A revision in the total number of work hours for the following members of
the Akron Digital Academy staff, to include the additional hours listed,
effective as indicated:
Job Additional
Name Code Hours Effective
Considine, Nancy 458 300 3-08-10 – 6-30-10
Howell, Florence 968 170 2-22-10 – 6-30-10
Purgert, Andrew 969 350 2-22-10 – 6-30-10
Stokes, Gregory 969 250 2-22-10 – 6-30-10
Item 19 Reclassification of the following members of the Akron Digital Academy
staff, from Technical Support Specialist, Fund 014-0400, Job Code 969, to
Technical Program Specialist, Fund 014-0400, Job Code 970, at the hourly
rate of $10.06, effective February 22 through June 30, 2010:
Flossie, Aaron Smelko, Christopher
Item 20 That a leave of absence be granted to the following member of the
Transportation Services staff, in accordance with the policies stated, for
the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year:
Name Type Effective
Giles, Madge N. (JC 252) Personal Illness 02-26-10
Item 21 That the Board consent to the resignation, for retirement purposes, of G.
Gerald Gorday, Bus Driver, Transportation Services, effective February
26, 2010.

BOARD MINUTES 7 MARCH 8, 2010
Item 22 That the Board consent to the resignation, for retirement purposes, of
James M. Nicholson, Carpenter, Facility Services, effective April 30, 2010.
Item 23 Appointment of Mark A. Brown, Temporary Custodial Worker, Custodial
Services, Fund 001, Job Code 289, at the hourly rate of $8.54, as and when
needed, effective March 9, 2010, for the 2009-2010 school year.
Item 24 Reclassification/promotion of the following individual to Custodial
Services, Fund 001, time schedule, job code, location, salary and effective
date as indicated:
Name From To
Williams, Jeffrey W. Assistant Custodian Assistant Custodian
Class II Nights, Class III
Job Code 290 Job Code 291, TS 522
Glover Buchtel
$39,309.31
Eff. 03-01-10
Item 25 Employment of Forrest L. Kappler as Police Liaison Officer, Police-in-
Schools Program, Fund 001, Job Code 138, at the hourly rate of $26.00, as
and when needed, not to exceed 24 hours per week, effective January 4,
2010, for the 2009-2010 school year.
Item 26 Employment of Howard J. Washington as Security Guard, Fund 001, Job
Code 308, at the hourly rate of $12.73, as and when needed, not to exceed
24 hours per week, effective February 18, 2010.
Item 27 Employment of the persons listed as Stadium Helper, Custodial Services,
Fund 001, Job Code 300, at the hourly rate of $7.30, as and when needed,
for the 2009-2010 school year, effective as indicated:
Name Hours Effective
Flint, Tyler J. 20 03-29-10
Thompson, Khadijah 20 04-01-10

BOARD MINUTES 8 MARCH 8, 2010
Item 28 Employment of Maria Roth as Student Worker, Akron After School
Program, Fund 019-0910, Job Code 810, at the hourly rate of $7.30, as
needed, not to exceed 12 hours per week, effective February 8 through
April 1, 2010.
Item 29 Employment of Shannon Smith as Student Worker, Feeder Program,
Fund 001-0000, Job Code 243, at the hourly rate of $7.30, as needed, not
to exceed 14 hours per week, effective March 9 through June 3, 2010.
Item 30 That the professional personnel listed be authorized to attend workshop(s)
and that they be reimbursed as per financial arrangements described
hereinafter:
Name Meeting Fund No Fund Name Amount
Healy, Carol Ohio Trade and 524-1000 Career Ed $ 648.38
Industrial Educational Secondary
Supervisors Perkins
Spring Conference
Columbus, OH
March 17 – 19, 2010
Mozzocco, Liz South by Southwest 019-1001 WAPS CPB 998.80
(SXSW) 2010 Music
Conference
Austin, TX
March 17 – 21, 2010
Alexander, Regina Enhancing Verbal 516-1000 IDEA 2,653.98
Brady, Tammy Skills Crisis 516-1000 Part B 2,653.98
Frymyer, Melissa Intervention 516-1000 2,653.98
Johnson, Lisa Raleigh, NC 516-1000 2,608.98
Kirsch, Aimee March 23 – 25, 2010 516-1000 2,653.98
Sabetta, Kimberly 516-1000 2,653.98
Swejk, Terryl 516-1000 2,625.68
Angelo, Kimberly National Teachers of 590-1000 Title IIA 2,085.18
Fulkman, Debrah English to Speakers of 551-1000 Title III 1,986.88
Jones, Charles Other Languages 590-1000 Title IIA 2,089.58
Kalain, Frank (TESOL) Conference 590-1000 2,094.25
Koly, Nancy Boston, MA 551-1000 Title III 2,010.18
Koly, Ronald March 23 – 27, 2010 551-1000 1,994.58
Shafer, Paula 551-1000 1,989.85
Way, Vicki 590-1000 Title IIA 2,087.65

BOARD MINUTES 9 MARCH 8, 2010
Aronson, Marcey Ohio Council of Teachers 572-1000 Title I 580.79
Copridge, Angela of English Language 572-1000 580.79
Curry, Pamela Arts (OCTELA) 572-1000 349.62
Shaub, Sherri Spring Conference 572-1000 580.79
Wild, Ann Worthington, OH 572-1000 349.62
March 26 – 27, 2010
Campanalie, Leah 2010 DOT CMS 019-0322 Communi- 2,226.00
Hunyadi, Joshua Boot Camp Conference 019-0322 cations 2,336.00
Miami, FL
April 13 – 15, 2010
Bryant, Robin High Quality 524-1000 Career Ed 382.64
Professional Development Secondary
(HQPD) Series Perkins
Dublin, OH
April 21, 2010
Godward, Martha Urban Special Education 590-1000 Title IIA 1,329.81
Halasa, Katrina Leadership Collaborative 590-1000 1,329.81
James, Norma Louisville, KY 590-1000 1,329.81
April 21 – 24, 2010
Johnson, Michelle Project Lead The Way 524-1000 Career Ed 3,937.75
(PLTW) Summer Secondary
Training Institute Perkins
Stevenson, MD
June 20 – July 2, 2010
Item 31 Approval of the meeting expenses for the following Board Member(s) for
attendance at the event(s) listed:
Name Meeting Fund No Fund Name Amount
Mansfield, Lisa IDEA Training on 001-0000 General $ 5.38
Special Ed State Support
Team In Region 8
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
February 17, 2010
Item 32 That the Board Member(s) listed be compensated for the Certificate of
Attendance for Professional Development at the following conference(s):

BOARD MINUTES 10 MARCH 8, 2010
Name Meeting Fund No Fund Name Amount
Mansfield, Lisa IDEA Training on 001-0000 General $ 60.00
Special Ed State Support
Team In Region 8
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Feb. 17, 2010
SUPPLEMENT I
Item 1 Approval of the meeting expenses for the following Board Member for
attendance at the event listed:
Name Meeting Fund No Fund Name Amount
Rev. Curtis T. Walker Board Presidents 001-0000 General $164.54
Workshop – OSBA
Wilmington, OH
February 20, 2010
Item 2 That the Board Member listed be compensated for the Certificate of
Attendance for Professional Development at the following conference:
Name Meeting Fund No Fund Name Amount
Rev. Curtis T. Walker Board Presidents 001-0000 General $125.00
Workshop – OSBA
Wilmington, OH
February 20, 2010
Mrs. Amy Reeves Grom made a motion to approve. Seconded by Mr. Bruce
Alexander. Ayes (6) Alexander, Grom, Haas, Hardy, Mansfield [abstained from
Items 25, 31, 32], Walker [abstained from Supplement I]. Motion carried.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Item 1 Entering into a service agreement for presentation of “Best Practice
Instructional Math Strategies” for Innes Community Learning Center
staff, by Edward Thomas, effective April 28-30, 2010, total cost not to
exceed $10,500.00 to be charged to Fund 572-1000 (Title I).
Item 2 The purchase of ACT Explore curriculum for district-wide 8 th grade
Career Education students, from Summit Education Initiative, a single
source provider, total cost not to exceed $12,000.00 to be charged to
Fund 524-1000 (Secondary Carl Perkins VEPD).

BOARD MINUTES 11 MARCH 8, 2010
Item 3 The purchase of propane gas, gas tanks, and miscellaneous supplies for
district-wide secondary school Career Education programs, from
Praxair Distribution, Inc., total cost not to exceed $15,000.00 to be
charged to Fund 001-0001 (General Fund – Instr. Supplies).
Item 4 The purchase of eight SB680 Smart Boards and eight adjustable floor
stands for the Title I program at Kent Middle School, from Audio
Visual Innovations, Inc., who submitted the lowest, most
responsive/responsible proposal*, total cost not to exceed $11,688.00 to
be charged to Fund 572-1000 (Title I).
* Bids on file in the Purchasing Department
Item 5 The purchase of 20 Elmo TT02-RX document cameras and 12
Avermedia 300AF Plus document cameras, for the Title I programs at
Innes Community Learning Center and Harris Elementary School,
from Camcor, who submitted the lowest, most responsive/responsible
proposal*, total cost not to exceed $15,999.36 to be charged to Fund
572-1000 (Title I).
*Bids on file in the Purchasing Department
Item 6 Entering into a service agreement for a building-wide assessment of
the network capacity and operation of selected schools, with Logos
Communications, Inc., total cost not to exceed $11,000.00 to be charged
to Fund 001-0000 (General Fund).
Item 7 The purchase of a VRTEX 360 welding computer simulator for the
Career Education program at East High School, from Lincoln Electric
Company, a single-source provider, total cost not to exceed $55,000.00
to be charged to Fund 001-0001 (General Fund – Instr. Supplies).
Item 8 The purchase of a new 2010 cargo truck for the Buildings and Grounds
Department, from Valley Ford Truck, who submitted the lowest, most
responsive/responsible proposal, total cost not to exceed $69,483.50 to
be charged to Fund 001-0000 (General Fund).
Tabulation
Vendor Amount
Valley Ford Truck $69,483.50
Power City International 70,195.00
Whiteside Chevrolet GMC, Inc. No Quote
Hunter Truck Sales No Quote
VanDevere Fleet Sales No Quote
Wise Chevrolet No Quote
R & R Truck Sales No Quote
Buckeye Freightliner No Quote

BOARD MINUTES 12 MARCH 8, 2010
Item 9 The purchase of a used dump truck for the Buildings and Grounds
Department, from LaPine Truck Sales, who submitted the lowest, most
responsive/responsible proposal, total cost not to exceed $22,850.00 to
be charged to Fund 001-0000 (General Fund).
Tabulation
Vendor Amount
LaPine Truck Sales $22,850.00
Mark’s Truck Sales 25,000.00
Valley Ford Truck No Quote
Item 10 The purchase of three Renaissance Learning NEO2 SOMLK mobile
computer lab learning systems for the Title I programs at Helen
Arnold Community Learning Center and Portage Path Elementary
School, from Renaissance Learning, Inc., a single source provider, total
cost not to exceed $14,810.77 to be charged to Fund 572-1000 (Title I).
Item 11 At the Board Meeting of July 27, 2009, approval was given to enter
into a service agreement with Blick Clinic for Behavior Consultation
for Special Education students with multiple disabilities at a total notto-exceed
amount of $28,350.00. At this time, due to a larger than
estimated number of Special Education students requiring these
services, an increase in that service agreement of $20,000.00 bringing
the new total not-to-exceed amount to $48,350.00 to be charged to
Fund 001-0000 (General Fund).
Item 12 At the Board Meeting of October 26, 2009, permission was given to
enter into a service agreement with Records Imaging Service for
scanning paper records from the Child Study, Special Education and
Medicaid Departments into electronic format for permanent storage at
a total not-to-exceed amount of $17,000.00. At this time a revision in
that service agreement to include the destruction of the original
records and a larger number of records needing scanned, increasing
the amount by $1,190.00 bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to
$18,190.00 to be charged to Fund 516-1000 (IDEA Part B Special Ed).
Item 13 At the Board Meeting of August 27, 2007, approval was given to enter
into a service agreement with Metro Disposal for district-wide
standard and recycled waste removal for three years, 7-1-07 – 6-30-08,
7-1-08 – 6-30-09 and 7-1-09 – 6-30-10, with a total not-to-exceed
amount for year three of $161,305.00. At this time, due to the
acquisition of Metro Disposal by Waste Management, a change of
vendor to Waste Management, effective January 1 through June 30,
2010 with the same service conditions and same cost.

BOARD MINUTES 13 MARCH 8, 2010
Mr. James Hardy moved approval. Seconded by Mrs. Amy Reeves Grom. Ayes (6)
Alexander, Grom, Haas, Hardy, Mansfield, Walker. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 1 A motion to approve a purchase order in the amount of $19,218.42
issued to Dyna-Tech Air Filter Products of Alliance, Ohio, to provide
quotations for air filters for use in the new Community Learning
Centers and the Central Learning Center. (Funds 034 and 004)
Item 2 A motion to issue two purchase orders for the purchase of maintenance
equipment for Leggett, Portage Path, NIHF/STEM and East/Goodyear
Community Learning Centers from Hertz Equipment Rental
Corporation ($22,760.00) and Alco Chemical/Mandala Products under
CUE purchasing contract ($58,470.00). (Fund 034)
Item 3 A motion to approve a purchase order to facilitate arrangements with
the Ohio Edison Company for new electrical service for the Hyre
Community Learning Center in the amount of $13,503.65. (Cofundable
from Fund 010)
Item 4 A motion to approve a purchase order to accept the proposal from
Emerald Environmental, Inc. of Akron, Ohio, in the amount of
$10,885.00 to provide asbestos hazard assessment, bid specifications,
asbestos abatement oversight and project documentation services at
707 Glendora Avenue near Buchtel High School. (Fund 004 LFI)
Item 5 A motion to issue a purchase order to authorize the purchase of Voice
Over IP telephones from AT&T under State Term Schedule STS-033 in
an amount not to exceed $155,000.00. It is recommended to increase
the purchase authority by $45,000.00 to a total amount not to exceed
$200,000.00. This will allow us to complete the purchase of Voice Over
IP telephones from AT&T under the State Term Schedule STS-033 for
the Community Learning Centers opening this summer. (Funds 010
and 004)
Item 6 A motion to approve the change order to Duer Construction Co., Inc. at
Crouse CLC in the amount not to exceed $333,789.00 to be added to
the contract for compensation for the additional costs of extended onsite
general conditions and lost productivity. (Funds 010 and 004)
Item 7 A motion to approve the change order to Mr. Excavator, Inc. of
Kirtland, Ohio to provide site work at the McEbright CLC in the
amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for additional undercutting
necessary due to unsuitable soils.
Item 8 A motion to accept the donations listed in the Board Letter and
authorize the Treasurer to send letters of appreciation.

BOARD MINUTES 14 MARCH 8, 2010
Item 9 Approval of a resolution to accept and approve the Workers
Compensation appropriations for FY10 as listed in the Board Letter.
Allocations for FY10 Fund 027, Workers Compensation Retrospective
Fund, were approved at the Board Meeting of June 29, 2009 in the
amount of $1,979,000.00. The specific seven-digit fund breakdowns for
this allocation are listed in the Board Letter.
#10-049
Whereas, FY10 appropriations for Fund 027 need to be adjusted from $1,979,000
to $3,659,000
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Board of Education of the Akron City School
District
Section I. that Fund 027 appropriations be increased to $3,659,000 for FY10.
Item 10 Approval of a resolution to approve the cash transfers listed:
From: Amount: To:
027-0001 CY04
027-0000 Workers
Retrospective
027-0002 CY05
$515,981.00 Compensation
Retrospective 339,052.00 027-0060 CY09 Retrospective
027-0003 CY06
027-0000 Workers
Retrospective 699,000.00 Compensation
027-0004 CY07
027-0000 Workers
Retrospective
027-0004 CY07
100,000.00 Compensation
Retrospective 200,000.00 027-0005 CY08 Retrospective
#10-050
BE IT RESOLVED that the Akron City Board of Education approve the following
cash transfers for the month of March, 2010.
From: Amount: To:
0270002 CY05 Retrospective $515,981.00 027-0000 Workers Compensation
0270003 CY06 Retrospective $339,052.00 027-0060 CY09 Retrospective
0270004 CY07 Retrospective $699,000.00 027-0000 Workers Compensation
0270004 CY07 Retrospective $100,000.00 027-0000 Workers Compensation
$200,000.00 027-0005 CY08 Retrospective

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Item 11 Approval of a resolution to accept the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers Education Foundation Grant in the amount of $2,500.00 in
support of our Career Education Program and to approve the
appropriations, identified as Fund 019-1062.
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WHEREAS, Akron Public Schools Strategic Plan includes the acquisition of
the necessary resources to implement our plan and the
mobilization of the various components of our diverse
community to fully support and implement our mission and
objectives; and
WHEREAS, The Career Education program is supported by various
businesses and the City of Akron; and
WHEREAS, The Program continues to be a viable and important training
program needed throughout the Akron community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
Public School District that:
Section I. The Board of Education supports the Career Education Programs;
and
Section II. The Akron Public Schools and the Office of Career Education will
start a new partnership with the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers Education Foundation (SME-EF); and
Section III. The Board of Education accepts the SME-EF’s grant in the amount
of $2,500.00 and
Section IV. The Board approves the budget, identified as Fund 019-1062.
Item 12 A motion to approve the traditional Secondary Summer School
Program for secondary students and to approve the appropriation in
the amount of $216,586.00, identified as Fund 019-1063.00
Item 13 A motion to accept the six Akron Public Schools contracts or salary
notices listed used to prepare the annual reappointment list for
members of the professional staff.
Teacher Continuing Contract – Tenure
Annual Notice of Salary
Employee’s Limited Supplemental Contract
Nonteaching School Employee Employment Contract
Administrative Contract

BOARD MINUTES 16 MARCH 8, 2010
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
We will be presenting our Race to the Top Grant application on March 16, 2010.
Akron Chamber sponsored a trip to Washington D.C. for the purpose of advocating
for priorities for the Austen BioInnovation Institute, STEM, NEOCOM, K-12 post
secondary, industrial pipeline. More details to come.
STEM program sponsored grant for fellowship stipends. There will be a STEM
Regional Conference on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to the Quaker Square
Conference Center.
Legal & Board Policy Development
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Bruce Alexander presented the following policies and administrative guidelines
for the third reading asked for a motion to approve the adoption of theses policies
and administrative guidelines.
Policy 5335 (NEW) – Care of Students with Peanut, Other Chronic or Life-
Threatening Food Allergies and/or Health Conditions
Policy 6152.01 (NEW) – Waiver of School Fees for Instructional Materials
Administrative Guideline 6152.01 (NEW) – Waiver of School Fees for
Instructional Materials
Administrative Guideline 5421 (Revised) – Required Citywide Grading System
Mr. James Hardy moved approval. Seconded by Mrs. Amy Reeves Grom. Motion carried.
Ayes (6) Alexander, Grom, Haas, Hardy, Mansfield, Walker.
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Mr. Bruce Alexander also shared the NAACP brochure, School to Prison Pipeline. Some
very informative information contained in this brochure.
Finance & Capital Management
Mr. James Hardy mentioned the fact that we continue to save money on our Workers
Compensation claims, due to our detailed scrutiny of the claims.
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Section 121.22(G) of the Ohio Revised Code, Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker,
Sr. asked that the Board go into executive session to discuss employment of a public
employee and other matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or
regulations or state statutes.

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Mr. James Hardy made a motion to recess into executive session. Seconded by Mrs.
Amy Reeves Grom. Ayes (6) Alexander, Grom, Haas, Hardy, Mansfield and Walker.
Motion carried.
The Board recessed at 5:52 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Let the record reflect that the Board of Education for the Akron City School District
has just completed the Executive Session portion of the meeting.
The Board reconvened at 6:42 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. James Hardy made a motion to adjourn. Seconded byMrs. Amy Reeves Grom.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
/as
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Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, Sr. President
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John L. Pierson, Treasurer