regular meeting of the board of education akron, ohio june 27, 2011 ...

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AKRON, OHIO
JUNE 27, 2011
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Akron City School District,
Summit County, Ohio, was called to order on Monday, June 27, 2011, at 5:30 p.m.
at the Sylvester Small Administration Building, 70 North Broadway, Akron, Ohio,
with the Vice President, Mr. Jason A. Haas, presiding.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present and responded to roll call: Mr. Bruce Alexander,
Mrs. Ginger Baylor, Mrs. Amy Reeves Grom, Mr. Jason A. Haas, Mr. James Hardy
and Mrs. Lisa Mansfield. Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, Sr. was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jason Haas.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Mrs. Amy Grom made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 13,
2011. Seconded by Mrs. Ginger Baylor. Ayes (6) Alexander, Baylor, Grom, Haas,
Hardy and Mansfield. Motion carried.
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Jason Haas asked for a motion that the Board adjourn to executive session
pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1), for the purpose of considering
the employment of an employee or official of the school district.
Mr. Bruce Alexander moved that the Board recess into executive session for the
purpose stated above. Seconded by Mrs. Amy Grom. Ayes (6) Alexander, Baylor,
Grom, Haas, Hardy and Mansfield. Motion carried.
The Board recessed at 5:32 p.m.

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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 7:28 p.m.
Coach Tim Flossie
Mr. James Hardy made a motion that Tim Flossie be offered a Supplemental
Contract for Varsity Football Coach at Firestone High School for the 2011-2012
school year. Seconded by Mrs. Lisa Mansfield.
Vice President Jason Haas explained that, since this would overturn the
Superintendent’s recommendation to non-renew Mr. Flossie, it would take a
positive vote from every Board Member who is present for the motion to be carried.
Ayes (6) Alexander, Baylor, Grom, Haas, Hardy and Mansfield. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Superintendent 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:
Name Effective
Baird, Leslie 6-30-11 (Ret.)
Drexler, Martin T. 6-30-11
Jozwiakowski, Stephanie 6-13-11
Kelly, Norris 6-30-11
Laria, Jerry 6-30-11 (Ret.)
Oden, Naia 6-13-11
Orlando, Jo Anne 6-30-11 (Ret.)
Walker, Kristine 6-20-11
Item 2 That an adjustment be made in the annual salary rates and/or contract
status for the 2011-2012 school year, for the member of the professional
staff listed, effective as August 16, 2011:

MEETING MINUTES 3 JUNE 27, 2011
Name JC TS From To Reason
Wirtzberger, Nichole 062 412 $67,761.18 $70,284.57 L-2.5, MA to
L-3.0, MA+18
Item 3 That Barbara Rickenbacker, Coordinator, Job Code 076, be assigned to
FY12 Title I Fund 572-1224 for the 2011-2012 school year effective July 1,
2011 through June 30, 2012.
Item 4 That Madonna Lackney, Programmer Analyst, Job Code 169, be assigned
to FY12 Title I Fund 572-1224 for the 2011-2012 school year, effective July
1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Item 5 That Desiree Bolden, Manager, Job Code 071, be assigned to FY12 Title I
Fund 572-1224 (10%) and Fund 599-1250 (90%) for the 2011-2012 school
year, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Item 6 The following transfers, reclassifications, and assignments for the
member(s) of the administrative staff listed, effective as indicated:
Name Current Position Recommended Position
Adams, Mary Coordinator, Technology Services Director, Technology Services
JC 076, TS 522 JC 109, TS 522
Group 5, Step 3
Annual Salary: $91,667.19
Effective: 7-1-11
Item 7 Appointment of Diettra Engram to the position of College Access Program
Manager, Job Code 440, Time Schedule 522, at the annual salary rate of
$61,275.36, Destination College Fund 019-1216 (50%) and Race to the Top
Fund 506-1259 (50%), effective July 1, 2011, contingent upon successful
completion of background checks as required by state law.
Item 8 Employment of all present and future professional staff under Job Code
476, Teacher, Extended Day After-School Program, Professional/
Certificated, at the hourly rate specified in the Schedule of Salaries at the
time of employment, as and when needed, contingent on funding and
enrollment, for FY12, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

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Item 9 Employment of all present and future professional staff under Job Code
604, Extended Time Employment, Professional/Certificated, at the hourly
rate specified in the Schedule of Salaries at the time of employment, as and
when needed, for FY12, effective July 1, 2011.
Item 10 Employment of all present and future staff under Job Code 605, Extended
Time Workshop Stipend, at the hourly rate of $12.50, as and when
needed, for FY12, effective July 1, 2011.
Item 11 Employment of all present and future staff under Job Code 838, Activity
Worker, to be paid through Student Activity Funds, at a rate not to exceed
$200.00 per event, as and when needed, for FY12, effective July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012.
Item 12 That Limited Supplemental Contracts be issued for the 2010-2011 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, 2010, plus longevity payments as applicable.
School Name JC Job Title % Rate
Buchtel Lance, Kevin 862 Jr. Varsity Baseball Coach 8.0 $2,750.28
East Hritsko, Denise 899 Intervention Assistance Team 2.0 687.56
East Miller, Angela 899 Intervention Assistance Team 2.0 687.56
East Warner, Regina 899 Intervention Assistance Team 2.0 687.56
Ellet Smith-Clemens, Constance 899 Intervention Assistance Team 2.0 687.56
Item 13 That Limited Supplemental Contracts be issued for the 2011-2012 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

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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, 2011, plus longevity payments as applicable.
School Name JC Job Title % Rate
Hyre Mosher, Robert 925 Softball Coach 5.0 $1,890.82
Innes Rinehart, Julie 925 Softball Coach 5.0 1,890.82
Jennings Vinson, Michael 921 Soccer Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Kent Pantea, Mark 921 Soccer Coach 8.0 3,025.30
Litchfield Leonardi, Stephanie 925 Softball Coach 5.0 1,718.92
Perkins Blake, Francine 925 Softball Coach 5.0 1,890.82
Perkins Jackson, Brian 921 Soccer Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Buchtel Blake, Francine 852 Varsity Volleyball Coach 12.0 4,537.94
Buchtel Hume, Yvonne 872 Athletic Director 15.0 5,672.44
Buchtel Powers, Richard 840 Varsity Football Coach 20.0 7,563.24
Buchtel Westenkirchner, Richard 871 Assistant Athletic Director 6.0 2,268.98
Buchtel Whitmore, Virginique 859 Jr. Varsity Volleyball Coach 8.0 3,025.30
East Beasley, Damon 840 Varsity Football Coach 20.0 7,563.24
East Connor, Ronald 855 Varsity Asst. Football Coach 12.0 4,537.94
East Duhon, Rebecca 871 Assistant Athletic Director 6.0 2,268.98
East Hayes, Marques 860 Jr. Varsity Football Coach 12.0 4,125.40
East Linger, Rolland 872 Athletic Director 15.0 5,672.44
East MacLean, John 846 Varsity Cross Country Coach 8.5 3,214.38
East MacLean, John 846a Varsity Cross Country Coach 8.5 3,214.38
Ellet Cochran, Matthew 846 Varsity Cross Country Coach 8.5 3,214.38
Ellet Ebner, Tracy 847 Varsity Tennis Coach 9.0 3,094.06
Ellet Gambaccini, Stephen 871 Assistant Athletic Director 6.0 2,268.98
Ellet Kammer, Lonnie 848 Varsity Golf Coach 8.0 3,025.30
Ellet Kammer, Lonnie 872 Athletic Director 15.0 5,672.44
Ellet Noall, James 874 Freshman Volleyball Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Ellet Sarver, John 860 Jr. Varsity Football Coach 12.0 4,537.94
Ellet Shuman, Charles 855 Varsity Asst. Football Coach 12.0 4,537.94
Ellet Ursetti, Vincent 866 Freshman Football Coach 10.0 3,437.84
Firestone Black, Robert 871 Assistant Athletic Director 6.0 2,268.98
Firestone Delamatre, Ned 863 Jr. Varsity Soccer Coach 8.0 3,025.30
Firestone Fuller, Brian 872 Athletic Director 15.0 5,672.44
Firestone Householder, Michael 849 Varsity Soccer Coach 12.0 4,125.40
Firestone Milosovich, David 848 Varsity Golf Coach 8.0 3,025.30
Firestone Myers, Ricardo 859 Jr. Varsity Volleyball Coach 8.0 3,025.30
Firestone Myers, Stacey 852 Varsity Volleyball Coach 12.0 4,537.94
Firestone Purcell, Tammie 889 Asst. Cheerleading Supervisor 6.0 2,062.70
Firestone Sampsell, Craig 847 Varsity Tennis Coach 9.0 3,403.46
Firestone Woodruff, Geoffrey 870 Freshman Soccer Coach 8.0 3,025.30
Firstone Williams, Charles 881 School Treasurer 12.0 4,125.40
Garfield Ickes, Harold 846 Varsity Cross Country Coach 8.5 3,214.38
Garfield Plymire, Ashley 859 Jr. Varsity Volleyball Coach 8.0 2,750.28
Garfield Safar, Matthew 849 Varsity Soccer Coach 12.0 4,125.40
Garfield Safar, Matthew 849a Varsity Soccer Coach 12.0 4,125.40
Garfield Sax, Robert 840 Varsity Football Coach 20.0 7,563.24
Garfield Sax, Robert 871 Assistant Athletic Director 6.0 2,268.98
Garfield Sims, Ricky 872 Athletic Director 15.0 5,672.44
Kenmore Anderson, Kelli 882 Cheerleading Supervisor 10.0 3,781.62

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Kenmore Cooper, Kevin 860 Jr. Varsity Football Coach * 2,062.70
Kenmore Dawson, Brian 848 Varsity Golf Coach 8.0 3,025.30
Kenmore Emery, William 855 Varsity Asst. Football Coach * 2,062.70
Kenmore Knapp, Jason 855 Varsity Asst. Football Coach 12.0 4,125.40
Kenmore Lundgren, John 846 Varsity Cross Country Coach 8.5 3,214.38
Kenmore Lundgren, John 846a Varsity Cross Country Coach 8.5 3,214.38
Kenmore Lundgren, John 872 Athletic Director 15.0 5,672.44
Kenmore Peltz, Edward 840 Varsity Football Coach 20.0 6,875.68
Kenmore Porco, Joseph 866 Freshman Football Coach 10.0 1,718.92
Kenmore Porco, Joseph 871 Assistant Athletic Director 6.0 2,062.70
Kenmore VanNorstran, Jerry 855 Varsity Asst. Football Coach * 2,268.98
a – denotes employee has more than one contract in the same job code.
* - denotes partial contract
Item 14 That the Board consent to the resignation of the following Substitute
Teachers, Job Code 042, effective as indicated:
Name Effective
Smith, Ronald 6-03-11
White, Marilyn 6-30-11
Item 15 Employment of the following persons as Teachers, Individual Services, in
the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, Fund 001-0001, Job Code
039, as and when needed, at the hourly rates indicated, for a maximum of 24
hours per week, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Employment of the individuals listed as Substitute Teachers, Job Code
042, Fund 001-0000 time schedule as and when needed, at the daily rate
of $104.05, effective as indicated.
Name Rate
Adams, Lyndsey $26.19
Baker, Sandra 27.23
Cohen, Helena Ruth 26.19
Fenner, Allyson 31.66
Horvath, Charmain 26.53
Hoxha, Ermira 26.19
Karpinski, Kathy 28.34
Marsh, Mary 26.00
O'Shea, Kevin 28.34
Pearce, Annie 32.23
Siegferth, Sarah 31.66
Standard, Victoria 27.23

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Item 16 Payment of an Extended-Time adjustment, in the amount of $20,474.35,
to compensate an Extended-Time pay discrepancy for Full-Time
Interpreters, Job Code 131. The correction covers the period of July 2008
through April 2011.
Item 17 Employment of the persons listed as Teacher, Special Projects (Literacy Team
Support), ESEA Title I Fund 572-1124, Job Code 453, at the hourly rate of
$26.67, not to exceed 20 hours, effective June 13 – 30, 2011:
Lombardi, Gail Maloney, Deborah McHarg, Nancy
Item 18 Employment of Georgia Ayers as Teacher, Special Projects, (RWI Lesson
Development), ESEA Title I, ARRA Fund 572-932O, Job Code 453a, at the
hourly rate of $26.67, not to exceed 100 hours, effective June 13, 2011
through August 26, 2011.
a – indicates employee has more than one contract in the same job code.
Item 19 Employment of Debra Manteghi as Teacher, Special Projects, (Program
Manager and District Homeless Education Liaison for the Homeless
Children and Youth Program), under McKinney-Vento, Fund 572-1246
and Office of School Improvement, Fund 572-1224, Job Code 453, at the
hourly rate of $26.67, for a maximum of 40 hours per week, contingent
upon submission of a valid teaching certificate for the State of Ohio,
effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Funding will be split 80%
(Office of School Improvement) and 20% (McKinney-Vento).
Item 20 Employment of the persons listed as Teacher, Special Projects, (Homeless
Children and Youth Program, managed by Project RISE), Fund 572-1246,
Job Code 453, at the hourly rate of $26.67, for a maximum of 18 hours per
week, contingent upon submission of a valid teaching certificate for the
State of Ohio, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012:
Best, Lynn
Buzzelli, Charlotte
Buzzelli, Vincent
Green, Maxine
Johnson, Chiew
Joseph, Nancy
Kostenko, Alexander
Kreyche, Jean
McLain, Kathleen
Pajak-Reynolds, Michelle
Palumbo, Cynthia
Reaman, Mark
Renner, Charles Jr.
Schopper, Scott
Smith, Mary R.
Spak, Daniel
Sullivan, Jennifer A.
Urbano, Kelly

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Item 21 Employment of Leslie Carr as Substitute Teacher, School of Practical
Nursing, Fund 012-9652, Job Code 579, at the hourly rate of $26.67, as and
when needed, contingent upon submission of a valid teaching certificate for
the State of Ohio, effective June 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Item 22 Employment of the persons listed as Teacher, Summer School (Summer
Home Instruction Services), Fund 516-932O (Fund 516-1220 as of 7-1-11),
Job Code 606, at the hourly rate of $26.67, as and when needed, maximum
hours as indicated, effective June 13 through August 26, 2011:
Name Maximum Hours
Jarosz, Lori 60
Mahaney, Robert 60
Marshall, Kelly 15
Pace, Michael 60
Smith, Timothy 60
Item 23 Employment of the persons listed as Teacher, Summer School (Teaching
Grades K-6 ESY Program), Fund 516-1220, Job Code 606, at the hourly
rate of $26.67, as and when needed, for a maximum of 60.5 hours,
effective July 11 through August 5, 2011:
Geiger, Maria
George, Karen
Hale, Lori
Jarosz, Lori
Moran, Kathy
Morgan, Amanda (606a)
Nash, Marilyn
Robinson, Wendy
Romanski, Kimberly
Whims, Barbara
a – denotes staff member has more than one contract in the same job code.
Item 24 Employment of the persons listed as Teacher, Summer School (Teaching
Preschool, ELP ESY Program), Fund 516-1220, Job Code 606, at the
hourly rate of $26.67, as and when needed, for a maximum of 60.5 hours,
effective July 11 through August 5, 2011:
Brastine, Carrie
Davis, Mary
Genet-Heiney, Allyson
Gillespie, Wendy
Goff, Amanda
Gross-Dann, Alisa (606a)
Heaps, Cathy
Jackson, Kelly
Johnson, Joyce
Kohl, Cherisse
Marsch, Kathleen
Paul, Amy
Rugueiro, Cheryl
Smith, Christina
Stiles, Melissa

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a – denotes staff member has more than one contract in the same job code.
Item 25 Employment of the persons listed as Teacher, Summer School (ESY
Programs), Fund 516-1220, Job Code 606, at the hourly rate of $26.67, as
and when needed, for a maximum of 64 hours, effective July 11 through
August 5, 2011:
Klein, Bethany Slattery, Timothy
Riazi, Mina Wagner, Patricia
Item 26 Employment of Elizabeth McClarnon as Teacher, Summer School (ESY
Support), Fund 516-1220, Job Code 606, at the hourly rate of $26.67, as
and when needed, not to exceed 25 hours, effective July 18 – 22, 2011.
Item 27 Employment of Jean Stinnett as Teacher, Summer School (Duties related
to Public Preschool Enrollment, ELP Summer Program), Fund 439-1133,
Job Code 606, at the hourly rate of $26.67, as and when needed, for a
maximum of 25 hours, effective August 15 – 19, 2011.
Item 28 Employment of Kelly Haslam as Substitute Teacher, Summer School, (ESY
Program), Fund 516-1220, Job Code 608, at the hourly rate of $26.67, as
and when needed, for a maximum of 60.5 hours, effective July 11 through
August 5, 2011.
Item 29 A change in the hourly rate for John Fagan as Instructor, Natatorium
Competitive Program, Job Code 727, from $12.74 per hour to $14.24 per
hour, effective July 1, 2011. (Previously approved at the Board Meeting of
June 13, 2011.)
Item 30 That the Board consent to the resignation, for retirement purposes, of Gloria
Stroll, from the Office Support Personnel staff, effective June 30, 2011.
Item 31 A revision in the annual salary rate for Olivia Rubino, Secretary III, East
to $46,817.04, effective July 11, 2011. (Previously approved at the Board
meeting of June 13, 2011.)
Item 32 Extended-Time Employment for the persons listed, Job Code 607, fund,
hourly rate, maximum hours, effective date and reason as indicated:

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Name Fund Rate Hours Effective Reason
Ewing, Janine 516-1120 $17.48 32 6-27-11 – 6-30-11 ESY Office Support
Ewing, Janine 516-1120 18.14 200 7-11-11 – 8-5-11 ESY Office Support
Hartlaub, Patricia 001-0000 19.11 19.5 7-5-11 – 8-19-11 Child Study summer
support
Welsh, Rae-Jean 001-0000 19.11 19.5 7-5-11 – 8-19-11 Child Study summer
support
Shoulders, Cheryl 006-0000 19.36 40/wk 6-20-11 – 6-24-11 Child Nutrition Support
Shoulders, Cheryl 006-0000 20.01 40/wk 7-11-11 – 8-12-11 Child Nutrition Support
Item 33 Extended-Time Employment for Ruth Rieman, Fund 572-1124, Job Code 607,
at the hourly rate of $16.59 ($17.16 effective July 1, 2011), as needed, not to
exceed a total of 192 total hours, effective June 27 through August 12, 2011.
Item 34 Extended-Time Employment for Danielle Kaiser, Account Clerk III, Fund
001-0000, Job Code 602, at the hourly rate of $14.53, as needed, not to
exceed 40 hours per week, effective July 1 through August 31, 2011, for
summer assistance in the Treasurer’s Office.
Item 35 That the Board consent to the resignation of Ethel Cook, from the position
of Substitute Educational Assistant, effective June 14, 2011.
Item 36 Employment of the persons listed as Interpreters, English as a Second
Language Program, Fund 001-0000, Job Code 484, at the hourly rate of
$20.27, as needed, not to exceed 24 hours per week, effective July 1, 2011,
through June 30, 2012, contingent upon enrollment:
Dhimal, Saraswati
Doh, Keh
Dzindo, Blazenka
Fattah, Nahla
Green, Lien
Hotic, Ksenija
Janota, Julian
Lepcha, Gopal
Moo, Kaw
Naw, Tricia
Vue, Seng
Win, Win
Item 37 Appointment of the persons listed as Bus or Van Monitors, Transportation
Services, Fund 001-0000, Job Code 401, at the hourly rate of $9.25, as
needed, not to exceed 24 hours per week, effective July 1, 2011, through
June 30, 2012:
Barnett, Ollie
Boyer, Bernard
Foster, Jennifer
Giles, Madge
Gilmore, Billie
Keen, Bennie
Kern, Carol
Kulieke, Sandra

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Nicholas, Mary
North, Beverly
Perkins, Tyesha
Schindler, Ashlynn
Smith, LaJean
Tinsley, Ashley
Wade, Elise
Item 38 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 2011-2012 school year, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012:
Caston, Iris Pittman, Chemika Stauffer, Heather
Item 39 Employment of the persons listed as Program Specialists, Closing the
Achievement Gap (CTAG), Fund 506-1259, Job Code 442, at the hourly
rate of $15.52, as needed, not to exceed 24 hours per week, effective July
1, 2011, through June 30, 2012:
Christian, Meia
Horton-Carter, Staci
Jones, Charles Jr.
Moss, Albert
Parnell, Zemoria
Ware, Paul Jr.
Item 40 Extended-Time Employment for Lynn Delaney, Fund 001-0000, Job Code
601, at the hourly rate of $12.99, as needed, not to exceed 8 hours per day,
effective June 13 – 30, 2011.
Item 41 Extended-Time Employment for the Educational Assistants listed, Fund
516-1200, Job Code 601, at the hourly rate of $12.99, as needed, not to
exceed 100 hours per person, effective August 8 – 19, 2011, for assistance
with the Pre-Fall Program:
Poole, Sedonia Flinn, Jean Calhoun, Tamaria
Item 42 Extended-Time Employment for Bonita Ferracane, Fund 516-1120 (516-
1220 effective July 1, 2011), Job Code 601, at the hourly rate of $12.99, as
needed, not to exceed 236 total hours, effective June 13 through August
26, 2011, for Summer Braille assistance.
Item 43 Extended-Time Employment for Valerie Fields, Fund 516-1120 (516-1220
effective July 1, 2011), Job Code 601, at the hourly rate of $12.99, as
needed, not to exceed 190 total hours, effective June 13 through August
26, 2011, for assistance with the PASS and PASS ESY Program.

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Item 44 Extended-Time Employment for the Educational Assistants listed, Fund
516-1220, Job Code 601, at the hourly rate of $12.99, as needed, not to
exceed 60.5 hours per person, effective July 11 through August 5, 2011, for
the Extended School Year (ESY) Program:
Allrutz, Debbie
Arrington, Adrienne
Basinger, Wanda
Bennett, Deborah
Bennett, Greg
Bennett, Rose
Blanton, Karen
Blike, Rose
Bryant, Karen
Burcham, Mitzie
Calhoun, LaShanna
Calhoun, Tamaria
Collins, Tamie
Cook, Yvonne
Daerr, Jennifer
DeBona, Lisa
Dent, Sonya
Goff, Linda
Grinstead, Parthena
Hill, Jacqueline
Hunt, Sue
Jeffery, Geraldine
Jones, Carol
Knisely, Kristine
Lancianese, Carol
Leasure, Angela
Mann, Andrea
McCormick, Kimberly
McDonald, Eva
Murphy, Starletta
Oyler, Paulla
Papp, Michelle
Parker, Janet
Pavesich, Wendy
Poole, Sedonia
Reitz, Sheryl
Schultz, Gretchen
Sherfield, Carolyn
Stafford, Jocelyn
Tibbs, Michelle
Trumphour, Sheryl
Turner, Melissa
White, Jeanne
Williamson, April
Witte, Kathryn
Item 45 Employment of Elizabeth Salchak as Community Resource Specialist,
Special Education, Fund 516-1120 (516-1220 effective July 1, 2011), Job
Code 486, at the hourly rate of $25.68, as needed, not to exceed 250 total
hours, effective June 13 through August 31, 2011.
Item 46 A revision in the hourly rate of pay for Shamarrow Sibley, to $16.70, to
include the Bachelor Degree status, effective August 30, 2011.
Item 47 That a change be made in the hourly rate for the following employee,
effective July 1, 2011. (Previously approved at the Board Meeting of May
23, 2011.)
Name JC From To Reason
Rauscher, Gracie L. 825 $10.90 $11.97 Correction

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Item 48 Extended-Time Employment for Shelby Crabtree, Bus Driver,
Transportation Services, Job Code 252, Fund 001, at the hourly rate of
$19.20 for the Destination College Program, not to exceed three (3) hours
per day for 10 days, effective June 20 through July 1, 2011.
Item 49 Extended-Time Employment for Sharon Matheney, Bus Driver,
Transportation Services, Job Code 252, Fund 001, at the hourly rate of
$17.37 for the Crouse Music/Literacy Camp Program, not to exceed three (3)
hours per day for four (4) days, effective June 14 – 17, 2011.
Item 50 Extended-Time Employment for Michael Watkins, Bus Driver,
Transportation Services, Job Code 252, Fund 001, at the hourly rate of
$19.20, for the Camp English Program, not to exceed three (3) hours per
day for five (5) days, effective June 20 – 24, 2011.
Item 51 Extended-Time Employment for the persons listed as Bus Driver,
Transportation Services, Job Code 252, Fund 001, for the orthopedic route
to Barrett for the Extended School Year Program, not to exceed a maximum
of four (4) hours per day for 19 days, effective July 12 – August 5, 2011,
hourly rate as indicated:
Name Rate
Broyles, Melanie $18.91
Gilmore, Dennis 19.20
Musser, Beverly 19.20
Perry, Nancy 19.20
Item 52 Extended-Time Employment for the persons listed as Bus Driver,
Transportation Services, Job Code 252, Fund 001, for the orthopedic route
to Blick Clinic for the Extended School Year Program, as needed, not to
exceed a maximum of five (5) hours per day for 19 days, effective July 12 –
August 5, 2011, hourly rates as indicated:
Name Rate
Milan, Nazaree $17.74
Paugh, John 18.91
Item 53 Extended-Time Employment for the persons listed as Bus Drivers,
Transportation Services, Job Code 252, Fund 001, for the Elementary Pre-

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Fall Program, not to exceed a maximum of three (3) hours per day for 10
days, effective August 8 – 19, 2011, hourly rates as indicated:
Name Rate
Coleman, Wanda $17.37
Davis, Theresa 17.74
Fubler, Francene 19.02
Jones, Carrie 18.91
Palmore, Bertha 17.74
Parker, Margaret 17.74
Thornton, Ernestine 19.20
Item 54 Reappointment of the persons listed as Temporary Custodial Worker, Job
Code 289, Fund 001, at the hourly rate of $8.54, as and when needed,
effective July 1, 2011, for the 2011-2012 school year:
Beeman, Mark J. Gilmore, Joshua J.
Brown, Terrance S. Harrison, Linda M.
Carmona, Ashanta M. Jones, David E. (Sr.)
Carter, John L. McDowell, Manwell (Jr.)
Clark, Harry Robinson, Ricardo
Cradlebaugh, Jeremy D. Shirkman, Michael F.
Devus, Mathew G. Stargell, Glenn M.
Dolensky, Lawrence M. Stockdale, Robert E.
Eagle, Dondald G. (Jr.) Taylor, Wesley
Ereth, Erich R. Whitmire, Matthew D.
Fambro, Sheila A. Wooldridge, Clark E.
Finney, Pamela L.
Item 55 Appointment of Michael A. Simonetti as Summer Grounds Maintenance
Helper, Job Code 394, Fund 001, at the hourly rate of $9.52, Time
Schedule 120, effective June 28 through August 26, 2011, for services
related to building moves and closures.
Item 56 That a change be made in the annual salary for the following employee
effective July 1, 2011. (Previously approved at the Board Meeting of June
13, 2011.)
Name JC From To Reason
Fincher, Robert W. 286 $35,741.86 $33,484.60 Correction

MEETING MINUTES 15 JUNE 27, 2011
Item 57 Employment of the persons listed as Police Liaison Officer, Fund 001, Job
Code 138, at the hourly rate of $26.50 as needed, not to exceed 24 hours
per week, for the Summer School Program, effective June 13 through
August 31, 2011:
Cooper, Kevin D.
Davis, Derrick D.
Dies, Kenneth W.
Donohue, James P.
Gould, Michael
Johnson, Kelly M.
McKeel, Jason M.
Morgan, Jon D.
Moore, Andre D.
O’Brien, Richard F.
Roetzel, Anthony W.
Vaughn, Howard
Williams, Michael
Williamson, Patrick
Item 58 Reappointment of the persons listed as Police Liaison Officer, Police-In-
Schools Program, Fund 001, Job Code 138, at the hourly rate of $26.50, as
needed, not to exceed 24 hours per week, effective July 1, 2011, through
June 30, 2012:
Angerstein, Jerome S.
Armstead, Patrick J.
Barker, Calvin L.
Bickett, Daniel J.
Black, Ronald W.
Bralek, Paul D.
Brewer, Christopher T.
Brock, Rodney L.
Brown, Larry S.
Buck, Todd J.
Carney, Christopher
Christman, Cynthia L.
Claytor, Darrell W.
Cocciolone, Frank P.
Cooper, Kevin D.
Coughenour, Michael M.
Cozart, Clayton R.
Cresswell, Brian L.
Cunningham, James P.
Currie, James
Danzy Joseph L.
Davis, Derrick D.
Dies, Kenneth W.
Donohue, James P.
Dorn, Dale M.
Englehart, Daniel W.
Fields, Jimmy D.
Fite, Allen E.
French, Brian J.
Glass, Bryan L.
Gould, Michael
Grugle, Dale N.
Heath, Michael L.
Hill, Jason B.
Hughes, Andrew
Hunt, Miguel A.
Irvine, Pierre D.
Jackson, Robert L.
Johnson, Fred
Johnson, Kelly M.
Jones, Alan T.
Jones, Kenneth
Joseph, Donald C.
Kappler, Forrest L.
Keenan, Erik
Lagasse William A.
Leeser, Jesse T.
Ludle, Jeffrey D.
McKeel, Jason M.
Metcalf, Shawn S.
Moore, Andre D.
Morgan Jon, D.
Morris, Walter W.
Murphy, Michael G.
Myers, Roger A.
Natko,Lauri J.

MEETING MINUTES 16 JUNE 27, 2011
Neumann, Patrick D.
O’Brien, Richard F.
Palmer, John W.
Paonessa, Angela M.
Presley, David M.
Prosperi, Dean C.
Radak, Michael L.
Ragland, Jonathan B.
Reichmanis, Erik J.
Rhodaback, Larry E.
Roetzel, Anthony W.
Sandor, Douglas A.
Sanzone, Dean, M.
Seiler, Christopher R.
Shaeffer, Michael L.
Sherman, Rodney T.
Simcox, Brian S.
Stephens, Leonard
Strainer, Jonathan J.
Tackett, Bradley R.
Tassiello, Vincent J.
Taylor, Sean L.
Thomas, Bron A.
Thorn, Patricia M.
Ullman, Danny L.
Vaughn, Howard R.
Wallace, Richard L.
Whitesel, Jamison S.
Williamson, Patrick T.
Wypasek, Timothy F.
Item 59 Employment of the persons listed as Police Liaison Officer, Fund 001, Job
Code 138, at the hourly rate of $26.50, as needed, not to exceed 24 hours per
week, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012:
Graham, Bruce R. Shinn, Russell K.
Item 60 Employment of the persons listed as Security Guard, Job Code 308, Fund
001, at the hourly rate of $14.73, for the Summer School Program, not to
exceed 24 hours per week, effective June 13 through August 31, 2011:
Robinson, Terrance Lee, Rex
Item 61 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
Baker, Michelle Training for 506-1159 Race/Top $1,556.04
Geiger, Maria Professionals Who 506-1159 1,556.04
Holliday, Deborah Work with Students 516-932O ARRA IDEA 1,546.83
with Autism Part B
Jankura, Karen Reynoldsburg, OH 506-1159 1,556.04
June 27 – July 1, 2011

MEETING MINUTES 17 JUNE 27, 2011
Ebner, Tracy 25 th Annual High 461-1132 HSTW 853.21
Schools That Work 524-1127 Carl Perkins Sec 235.00
Staff Development 524-1227 Carl Perkins Sec 409.25
Jackson, Eva Conference 461-1132 853.21
Nashville, TN 524-1127 235.00
July 20 – 23, 2011 524-1227 393.48
Knapp, Dolores 461-1132 853.21
524-1127 235.00
524-1227 411.44
LaFlame, Jeannie 461-1132 853.21
524-1127 235.00
524-1227 403.94
Adams, Mary 2011 Building 524-1127 1,280.11
Learning 524-1227 458.72
Communities
Conference
Boston, MA
July 26 – 29, 2011
Mrs. Amy Grom made a motion to approve the Superintendent’s Recommendations.
Seconded by Mrs. Lisa Mansfield. Ayes (6) Alexander, Baylor, Grom, Haas, Hardy
and Mansfield (abstaining from Item 58). Motion carried.
The Superintendent introduced Diettra Engram who was just appointed to the
position of College Access Program Manager.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATIONS
Item 1 Entering into an agreement for bus driver physicals and drug testing for
the Transportation Department, as and when needed, in compliance with
O.R.C. 3301-83-73(B) (school systems required to appoint a physician to
administer T8 physicals for bus drivers), with the Community Health
Center and any of their assigned doctors, as physicians of record, effective
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, total cost not to exceed $7,000.00 to
be charged to Fund 001-0000 (General Fund).
Item 2 Purchase of services for the preparation, printing, binding and delivery of
2011 yearbooks for Firestone High School, from UBITV, Inc., total cost not
to exceed $13,680.00 to be charged to Fund 300-0000 (Student Activity
Yearbook Expenses).

MEETING MINUTES 18 JUNE 27, 2011
Item 3 Extension of the current contract for district-wide pest control services, at
no increase in cost, with Accurate Pest Control, effective July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012, total cost not to exceed $22,300.00 to be charged to
Fund 001-0000 (General Fund).
Item 4 Entering into a service agreement for on-site consulting and support for
Career Ed’s Plato Learning Environment and Credit Recovery System,
with Ronnie Laubaugh, effective August 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012,
total cost not to exceed $44,084.00, to be charged to Fund 001-0000
(General Fund).
Item 5 Entering into a service agreement for district-wide recycle waste removal,
with Rumpke Disposal, who submitted the lowest, most responsive/
responsible proposal, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, total cost
not to exceed $22, 989.75 to be charged to the following funds:
$17,242.31 to Fund 001-0000 (General Fund)
5,747.44 to Fund 006-0000 (Child Nutrition)
Based on mutual agreement between Rumpke Disposal and the Akron
Board of Education, entering into the optional years of 2012-2013 and
2013-2014 at no increase in cost.
Tabulation
Vendor 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
R & R Sanitation $39,000.00 $40,000.00 $41,000.00
Rumpke Disposal 22,989.75 22,989.75 22,989.75
Republic Waste 34,288.14 35,316.79 36,376.29
J & J Refuse 39,520.00 35,520.00 35,520.00
Waste Management 32,888.00 32,888.00 33,874.24
Ohio Disposal No Bid No Bid No Bid
Item 6 Entering into a service agreement for district-wide standard trash/ waste
removal, with Waste Management, who submitted the lowest, most
responsive/responsible proposal, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30,
2012, total cost not to exceed $136,307.56 to be charged to the following
funds:
$102,230.67 to Fund 001-0000 (General Fund)
34,076.89 to Fund 006-0000 (Child Nutrition)
Based on mutual agreement between Waste Management and the Akron
Board of Education, entering into the optional contract year of 2012-2013
at a cost of $136,307.56 and the optional contract year of 2013-2014 at cost
of $144,202.47.

MEETING MINUTES 19 JUNE 27, 2011
Tabulation
Vendor 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
R & R Sanitation $206,756.00 $208,476.00 $210,460.00
Rumpke Disposal 153,573.00 153,573.00 153,573.00
Republic Waste 173,912.46 179,129.83 184,503.73
J & J Refuse 149,826.00 154,322.00 158,946.00
Waste Management 136,307.56 136,307.56 144,202.47
Ohio Disposal No Bid No Bid No Bid
Item 7 Entering into a service agreement for three days of consultation support
for staff interviewing principals and principal candidates, with Clearview
Consulting, Inc, effective June 27- 29, 2011, total cost not to exceed
$19,600.00 to be charged to Fund 506-1159 (Race to the Top).
Item 8 Purchase of 20 i-Pads with applications included for Perkins Middle
School, from Apple, Inc., total cost not to exceed $13,060.00 to be charged
to Fund 533-953Y (Title II-D).
Item 9 Entering into a service agreement for nine principals to receive the
Turnaround Specialist Training Program for Race to the Top, with the
University of Virginia, Darden School Foundation, total cost not to exceed
$63,000.00 to be charged to Fund 506-1159 (Race to the Top).
Item 10 Extension of the current contract for repair of district-wide motors at no
increase in cost, with Hunnell Electric Company, effective July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2012, total cost not to exceed $25,000.00 to be charged to
Fund 001-0000 (General Fund).
Item 11 Extension of the current contract for the maintenance and repair of
system-wide pressure vessels, gas lines, and steam lines, at no increase in
price, with Kendell Welding, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012,
total cost not to exceed $99,275.00 to be charged to Fund 001-0000
(General Fund).
Item 12 Acceptance of the below listed premium insurance rates for the FY12
school year:
HCC Life Insurance: Aggregate and Specific Stop Loss contract
renewal rates with SummaCare and AultCare, per member per month,
at the amounts shown below from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
FY12
FY12
Provider
Service
Single Rate Family Rate
SummaCare & AultCare Aggregate Stop Loss $2.42 $2.42
SummaCare & AultCare Specific Stop Loss $8.53 $30.71

MEETING MINUTES 20 JUNE 27, 2011
APEX Benefits Services (SummaCare): Administrative contract
renewal rate per member, per month from July 1, 2011 through June
30, 2013 at $24.50. Disease Management Contract rate per member
per month from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013 at $3.75.
Delta Dental: Fully Insured Basic Plan (0300-2028) contract renewal
rate per member, per month from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
at $58.08.
Delta Dental: Fully Insured Enhanced Plan (0300-2128) contract
renewal rate per member, per month from July 1, 2011 through June
30, 2012 at $82.87.
Vision Services Plan: Basic Plan Administrative contract renewal rate
per member, per month from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 at
$1.97.
Vision Services Plan: Enhanced Plan Administrative contract renewal
rate per member, per month from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014
at $1.97.
Item 13 Entering into an agreement for district-wide ISP bandwidth service with
Ohio State University OARNET, effective July 1, 2010 through June 30,
2011, total cost not to exceed $11,250.00 to be charged to Fund 001-0000
(General Fund).
Item 14 Authorization to purchase food products, including elementary and
secondary breakfast and lunches, supplies and services from the
companies below for the contract year from July 1, 2011, through June 30,
2012, total cost not to exceed $5,250,000.00 to be charged to Fund 006-
0000 (Child Nutrition Services).
Sealed bids were received at 11:00 a.m., May 12, 2011, for the purchase of
food products, supplies, and services for the Child Nutrition Services
Department for the contract period from July 1, 2011 through June 30,
2012.
Bid Category Sheets were available on-line. An e-mail was sent to all
interested vendors informing them that all bids were available on-line at
apsbidding.com. Seventy-seven (77) bids were submitted by thirty-three
(33) different vendors.

MEETING MINUTES 21 JUNE 27, 2011
T A B U L A T I O N O F B I D S
The lowest most responsible and acceptable bid was selected for each
item. Acceptability was based on taste test results and/or previous vendor
performance. Where commodity and purchased foods would both be used
during meal service, comparable products were selected.
ITEM VENDOR OPTIONAL YEARS PRICE
Bakery Products,
Fresh
Bakery Products,
Frozen
Chip/Snack
Products
Alfred Nickles Bakery, Inc.
Navarre, OH
Bake Crafters Food Co.
Collegedale, TN
Gordon Food Service Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
Smucker's Foodservice, Inc.
Orrville, OH
Super Bakery
Cleveland, OH
Sysco Cleveland Inc.
Cleveland OH
Tasty Pure Food Co., Inc.,
Akron, OH
Gordon Food Service
Grand Rapids, MI
Cleaning Products Alco-Chem Inc.
Akron, OH
Daily delivery of
fresh/chilled
elementary lunch
meal program
w/daily pick-up of
monetary deposits
Sanese Services Inc.
North Canton, OH
Dairy Products Reiter Dairy LLC
Akron, OH
Frozen Potatoes Gordon Food Service
Grand Rapids, MI
Tasty Pure Food Co.
Akron, OH
Individual juice Gordon Food Service
Grand Rapids, MI
Reiter Dairy LLC
Akron, OH
Tasty Pure Food Co.
Akron, OH
I/W food items Albert Guarnieri & Co.
Warren, OH
ConAgra Foods
Troy, OH
2 nd & 3 rd years – no more
than a 4% increase per
year
2 nd year at $1.19
3 rd year at $1.21
4 th year at $1.23
2 nd & 3 rd years at not
more than a 3%-5%
increase
Purchase of bakery products,
fresh will vary in price from
$1.25 per dozen to $21.66 per
case
Purchase of bakery products,
frozen will vary in price from
$15.00 per case to $51.99 per
case
Purchase of chip/snack
products will vary in price from
$14.95 to $26.61 per case
Purchase of Cleaning products
will vary between $12.50 per
case to $82.00 per case
Purchase & Delivery of
elementary lunch meal program
w/daily pick-up of elementary
monetary deposits for $1.19 per
meal
Purchase of dairy products will
vary between $.1687 per unit to
$10.88 per unit
Purchase of frozen potatoes
will vary between $14.69 to
$29.64 per case
Purchase of individual juice
will vary between $7.49 per
case to $12.99 per case
Purchase of entrees,
sandwiches, fruits, vegetables
and/or bread items will vary in
price from $15.99 per case to
$65.91 per case

MEETING MINUTES 22 JUNE 27, 2011
Meats –
frozen/cooked
JTM Provisions Co.
Harrison, OH
Smucker's Foodservice
Orrville, OH
Sysco Cleveland, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Gordon Food Service
Grand Rapids, MI
JTM Provisions Co. Inc.
Harrison, OH
Sysco Cleveland, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
Tasty Pure Food Co
Akron, OH
Paper products Gordon Food Service
Grand Rapids, MI
Joshen Paper & Packaging
Cuyahoga Heights, OH
Ohio Farmers, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
Sysco Cleveland, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
Tasty Pure Food Co.
Akron, OH
Pizza, frozen ConAgra Foods
Troy, OH
Nardone Bros. Baking Co.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Schwan’s Food Service ,
Inc. Marshall, MN
Produce Sysco Cleveland, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
Secondary Security Sanese Services, Inc.
N. Canton, OH
Staples/canned
fruits & vegetables
Gordon Food Service
Grand Rapids, MI
Ohio Farmers
Cleveland, OH
Sysco Cleveland, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
Tasty Pure Food Co. Inc.
Akron, OH
Transportation Sanese Services, Inc.
N. Canton, OH
Vending Coca-Cola Enterprises
Akron, OH
Purchase and processing of
beef, chicken, pork, and veal
products will vary in price from
$12.84 per case to $147.32 per
case
Purchase of paper products will
vary between $6.55 per case to
$58.20 per case
Pizza, frozen purchases will
vary between $24.40 per case
to $49.10 per case
2 nd year no increase Purchase of produce will be
4.89% over market price
Amount of Secondary security
services not to exceed
$31,000.00
Amount of purchased food
staples not to exceed
$1,500,000.00
2 nd year - $60,677.00
3 rd year - $61,277.00
4 th year - $61,877.00
2 nd year est. 3-5% inc.
3 rd year est. 3-5% inc.
Transportation fees at the rate
of $60,677.00 total amount
Purchase of vending products
will vary in price from $7.69
per case to $23.30 per case and

MEETING MINUTES 23 JUNE 27, 2011
Sanese Services, Inc
N. Canton, OH
2 nd year est. – no increase
3 rd year est. – no increase
vending service will range from
no charge to $15,000.00
annually
Mrs. Ginger Baylor made a motion to approve the Business Affairs Recommendations.
Seconded by Mrs. Amy Grom. Ayes (6) Alexander, Baylor, Grom, Haas, Hardy and
Mansfield. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 1 Approval a resolution amending Resolution #10-121 approved July 12,
2010, (which authorized Business Affairs to enter into contracts with
parents for payment in lieu of transportation) to include each pupil’s name
and the reason for impracticality of transportation to allow the Board of
Education to be in compliance with ORC 3327.02.
(See Resolution #11-092 on page 27.)
Item 2 Approval of a resolution to authorize membership in the Ohio High School
Athletic Association (OHSAA) for the appropriate secondary schools for
the 2011-2012 school year.
(See Resolution #11-093 on page 28.)
Item 3 Approval of a motion to accept the donations listed in the Board Letter
and to authorize the Treasurer to send letters of appreciation.
Item 4 Approval of a resolution to approve the Financial Report for the Month of
May 2011.
(See Resolution #11-094 on page 29.)
Item 5 Approval of a resolution to approve the Investment Report for the Month
of May 2011.
(See Resolution #11-095 on page 30.)
Item 6 Approval of a resolution to approve the designation of Todd Adkins,
Accounts Payable Supervisor, to be the person to receive public records
law training for all Board Members.
(See Resolution #11-096 on page 31.)
Item 7 Approval of a resolution to approve the cash transfers for the month of
June 2011 as listed in the Board Letter.
(See Resolution #11-097 on page 32.)

MEETING MINUTES 24 JUNE 27, 2011
Item 8 Approval of a resolution to approve establishment of Fund 504 as part of
our special revenue funds and to utilize this fund in accordance with the
set guidelines provided by funding agencies.
(See Resolution #11-098 on page 33.)
Item 9 Approval of a motion to approve the service and authorization for
payment in the amount of $1,746.63 to the School Employees Retirement
System as the Board’s share of the retirement contribution for Mr. Bruce
Alexander, a current Board Member with the Akron Board of Education.
He was employed during the 1969-1970 through 1974-1975 school years
as a student worker and did not contribute to any retirement system. He
has now applied to purchase service credit for this period.
Item 10 Approval of a motion to approve the service and authorization for payment
in the amount of $1,746.63 to the School Employees Retirement System as
the Board’s share of the retirement contribution for Mr. William E. Miller,
a current custodial worker with the Board of Education. He was employed
during the 1969-1970 through 1974-1975 school years as a student worker
and did not contribute to any retirement system. He has now applied to
purchase service credit for this period.
Item 11 Approval of a resolution to approve the revision of the Ohio K-12 Network
Subsidy appropriations Fund 451-1137 to the amount of $122,850.00 for
FY11.
(See Resolution #11-099 on page 34.)
Item 12 Approval of a resolution to accept the eTech Ohio Commission grant
awards in the total amount of $20,000.00 for FY12, and to approve the
appropriations, identified as Fund 499-1138 ($10,000.00) for Ellet High
School and Fund 499-1139 ($10,000.00) for Firestone High School.
(See Resolution #11-100 on page 35.)
Item 13 Approval of a resolution to award a contract to Perrin Asphalt of Akron,
OH, in the amount of $156,000.00 for work on a new student drop-off area
and fire hydrant at East CLC.
(See Resolution #11-101 on page 36.)
Item 14 Approval of a motion to approve entering into a service agreement to
purchase system-wide natural gas from R.D. Energy, Inc., effective
November 2, 2011, through the June 30, 2012 meter reading. Annual
renewals will be based on mutual agreement.

MEETING MINUTES 25 JUNE 27, 2011
Item 15 Approval of a motion to award a purchase order to Otis Elevator Company
of Akron, Ohio, for repairs to the escalator at National Inventors Hall of
Fame School…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Learning, per their quote dated June 9, 2011. The funds for this purchase
order will come from Fund 034 (Building Fund).
Item 16 Approval of a motion to award a purchase order to Petroleum Systems,
Inc., of Akron, Ohio, for installation of new manholes and emergency
repairs to underground storage tanks at Transportation Services, per
their quote dated March 25, 2011. The funds for this purchase order will
come from Fund 003 (Building Fund).
Item 17 Approval of a motion to approve entering into a lease agreement with the
City of Akron for the Guinther Building and to authorize the
Superintendent to finalize the lease agreement and make appropriate
changes to the draft that do not alter the intent of the lease agreement.
Item 18 Approval of a motion to approve the Reappointment List for Office
Support Personnel for the 2011-2012 school year.
Item 19 Approval of a resolution to approve the proposed Alternate School
Calendar for the 2012-2013 school year.
(See Resolution #11-102 on page 37.)
Item 20 Approval of a motion to approve the adoption of the mathematics
textbooks and materials as presented in the Board Letter of June 13,
2011, for two mathematics courses in grade 12.
Mrs. Lisa Mansfield made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Mrs. Amy Grom. Ayes (6) Alexander (abstaining from Item 9), Baylor, Grom, Haas,
Hardy and Mansfield. Motion carried.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Jason Haas thanked everyone for their patience. He stated that Board Members
discussed the matter of Tim Flossie at length for several weeks and it was not taken
lightly. He further stated that too much time was spent on this one issue of one person
at one school with one sport, and it will not happen again. Board Members will be
moving forward now to consider important academic issues.

MEETING MINUTES 26 JUNE 27, 2011
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Legal & Board Policy Development Committee
Mr. Bruce Alexander presented the following documents for the second of three
readings, prior to approval and adoption/revision:
Policy 8500 Food Services – REVISED
Policy 8540 Vending Machines – REVISED
Policy 8510 Wellness – REVISED
Policy 8550 Competitive Food Sales – NEW
Finance & Capital Management
Mr. James Hardy announced that the presentation of the final report of the Athletic
Facilities Review Committee has been postponed until a future Board meeting. He
also stated that he continues to be impressed by the Superintendent and that the
Akron Public Schools has a stellar leadership team.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Amy Grom moved adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Ginger Baylor. Motion
carried.
The Board adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
/msc
______________________________________
Jason A. Haas, Vice President
______________________________________
John L. Pierson, Treasurer

MEETING MINUTES 27 JUNE 27, 2011
#11-092
ADMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CONTRACTS WITH PARENTS FOR TRANSPORTING
THEIR CHILDREN TO AND/OR FROM SCHOOL
WHEREAS, at the Board Meeting of July 12, 2010, the Board of Education of
the Akron City School District, Summit County, Ohio, authorized
Business Affairs by resolution to enter into contracts with parents
for payment in lieu of transportation through its Transportation
Services Department; and
WHEREAS, as a requirement of ORC 3327.02 the resolution shall include each
pupil’s name and the reason for impracticality; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Services Department of Akron City Schools is
unable to provide transportation and is offering payment in lieu of
transportation due to the following reasons:
The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment,
maintenance, personnel, and administration; and/or
Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably
disrupts current transportation schedules;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I: That, as required by ORC 3327.02, a list of student’s names and
reason(s) for impracticality of transportation to provide payment in
lieu of transportation using the current State approved rate of
$199.34 per student for the 2010-2011 school year is included.
(The list of student names will appear in the permanent minutes.)

MEETING MINUTES 28 JUNE 27, 2011
#11-093
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP
IN THE
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (OHSAA)
WHEREAS, Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association is deemed
desirous and necessary for the successful operation of the athletic
program of the Akron Public Schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I. That the Board of Education hereby authorizes membership for all
secondary schools in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for
the 2011-2012 school year.
Section II. That said schools will conduct their athletics in accordance with the
Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Interpretations, and decisions of
the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

MEETING MINUTES 29 JUNE 27, 2011
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
MAY 2011
#11-094
WHEREAS, the monthly Financial Report for May 2011 is submitted to the
Board of Education for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the Financial Report for the Month of May
2011 as submitted.

MEETING MINUTES 30 JUNE 27, 2011
#11-095
APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT REPORT
May 2011
WHEREAS, Section 135.35 (L)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code requires that a
monthly investment report be filed with Board Members; and
WHEREAS, the Monthly Investment Report for May 2011 is submitted to the
Board of Education for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the Investment Report for the Month of
May 2011.

MEETING MINUTES 31 JUNE 27, 2011
#11-096
RESOLUTION
TO APPOINT A PUBLIC RECORDS DESIGNEE
WHEREAS, HB 9 requires all elected officials (or their designee) to receive three
(3) hours of public records law training; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to appoint a designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the appointment of Todd Adkins, Accounts
Payable Supervisor, to be the Board designee who officially receives
the public records law training.

MEETING MINUTES 32 JUNE 27, 2011
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CASH TRANSFERS
#11-097
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the following cash transfers for the month
of June 2011:
Cash Transfers
From Amount To
001-0000 General Fund $ 2,483.55 019-0935 Secondary Tuition Summer School
4.95 019-1057 CSU Service Learning Research
3,406.72 019-9682 Creative Challenge Summer Camp
1,240.23 599-1081 Summer Youth Employment Program
Total from General Fund $ 7,135.45
003-9821 Permanent $1,448,705.00 034-0000 OSFC Maintenance
Improvement
501-0900 Adult Basic Literacy $ 4,196.44 001-0000 General Fund

MEETING MINUTES 33 JUNE 27, 2011
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
ESTABLISHMENT OF
EDUCATION JOBS FUND
#11-098
WHEREAS, Fund 504, Education Jobs Grant, (Ed Jobs) was included as part of
federal legislation for states to save or create education jobs for the
2010-2012 school years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the establishment of Fund 504 as part of
Akron City School district’s special revenue funds.

MEETING MINUTES 34 JUNE 27, 2011
#11-099
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS REVISION OF THE
OHIO K-12 NETWORK SUBSIDY FUNDS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011
WHEREAS, With the passage of House Bill 119, Section 296.10.80, Special
Purpose Appropriation line item 200-426, the legislature provided a
special purpose appropriation item for school districts to help offset
the cost to migrate from OC-3 to Gig-E and to implement Internet
caching to the Ohio K-12 network; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio Department of Education provided funds in the amount of
$108,000.00 for FY11.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section 1. That the Board authorizes the revision to the Ohio K-12 Network
Subsidy Budget, identified as Fund 451-1137, in the amount of
$122,850.00.

MEETING MINUTES 35 JUNE 27, 2011
#11-100
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE
eTECH OHIO COMMISSION GRANTS
WHEREAS, The eTech Ohio Commission has provided funding in the amount of
$20,000.00 to help enhance student academic achievement through
the use of technology; and
WHEREAS, this funding will afford Ellet High School and Firestone High
School the opportunity to boost student achievement by providing
additional resources and professional development to enhance their
educational programming; and
WHEREAS, this funding will support the CIP Goal that All students will meet or
exceed high curricular standards by providing multiple education
options to better meet the learning needs of all students.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I. That the Board of Education accepts the funds from the eTech Ohio
Commission for support of the educational programming at Ellet
High School and Firestone High School.
Section II. That the Board approves the use of these funds as set forth in the
submitted budgets.
Section III. That the Board approves the budgets and the funds appropriated in
accordance with said budgets; and the appropriations being in
support of the aforementioned programs, identified as:
Fund Amount School
Fund 499-1138 $10,000.00 Ellet High School
Fund 499-1139 10,000.00 Firestone High School

MEETING MINUTES 36 JUNE 27, 2011
#11-101
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AKRON, OHIO
Award of Contract
Construction Contracts
East Community Learning Center
RESOLUTION
Resolution awarding a contract to Perrin Asphalt of Akron, Ohio, for material and
labor required for the new student drop-off area and fire hydrant work at East
Community Learning Center and authorizing the execution of a contract for said
work.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board of Education awards a contract for material and
labor required for the new student drop-off area and fire hydrant
work at East Community Learning Center, according to drawings
and specifications as prepared by GPD Associates to Perrin
Asphalt, based on its bid submitted on June 9, 2011, as follows:
Perrin Asphalt of Akron, Ohio, for:
Bid Pkg. 02B (New Student Drop-off
Area and Fire Hydrant), LFI $156,000.00
CONTRACT AMOUNT $156,000.00
Section II. That Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, as President, and Mr. John L.
Pierson, as Treasurer, be and they are hereby authorized to sign a
contract with Perrin Asphalt of Akron, Ohio, for material and labor
required for said work as awarded in Section I.
Section III. That the money for said work be appropriated from Fund 004 LFI.

MEETING MINUTES 37 JUNE 27, 2011
ALTERNATE SCHOOL CALENDAR
2012-2013
#11-102
WHEREAS, the Akron Board of Education did – on May 23, 2011 – adopt a
School Calendar for the 2012-2013 academic year; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed an Alternate School Calendar for the 2012-
2013 school year, to be adopted in the event that school closing
exceeds five (5) calamity days now authorized under State law; and
WHEREAS, said Alternate School Calendar has been reviewed in terms of its
relationship to the health, safety and educational welfare of
children and employees of the Akron City School District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron
City School District:
Section I. That the Board adopts the proposed Alternate School Calendar for
the 2012-2013 school year, as follows:
Calamity Days Make-up Days
6 th Day Friday, June 7, 2013
7 th -11 th Day Week of June 9, 2013
12 th Day Friday, April 5, 2013
13 th Day Thursday, April 5, 2013
14 th Day Wednesday, April 4, 2013
15 th Day Tuesday, April 3, 2013
16 th Day Monday, April 2, 2013
17 th -21 th Days Beginning Week of June 16, 2013
Section II. That the Board reserves the right to rescind the regular and
alternate 2012-2013 School Calendar – and adopt another – should
such action be in the best interest of its pupils, employees and the
Akron community.