San Mateo-Foster City School District public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting
This is a special meeting of the San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education consisting primarily of procedural items (call to order, pledge, adoption of agenda) and one action item: a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of employment of a public employee or official. The meeting concludes with adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session for employment of a public employee or official
Emergency Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to consider authorizing the advance of local taxes for Summit and Portage County. The board will also vote to adopt the agenda and may move into executive session to discuss employment of a public official or employee. Other items are procedural.
- Authorizing the advance of local taxes for Summit and Portage County (Exhibit #1 and #1A)
- Possible executive session to consider employment of a public official and/or employee
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
Regular/Work Session Board Meeting
The Stow‑Munroe Falls Board of Education will consider a range of routine items, including appointing a Treasurer Pro‑Tempore and adopting the agenda. The consent agenda includes contracts for KidsLink and LEAP services, a new $2.5 million PI Field House fund, and several donations. The superintendent recommends approving Verizon's drawings for underground fiber from the cell‑tower compound to the right‑of‑way at Newcomer Road. Additional work‑session topics such as a Philadelphia field trip and public‑comment guidelines will also be discussed.
- Approve Verizon Cell Tower Fiber Project: underground fiber from the north‑side cell‑tower compound to Newcomer Road (Exhibit #10).
- Create new funds, including a $2,500,000 PI Field House fund (account 003‑9037).
- Approve Contracts for Services – KidsLink and LEAP for the 2022‑2023 school year (Exhibits #2 and #3).
- Approve extended field trip for Kimpton Middle School to Kulpsville, PA (April 28‑30, 2023).
- Approve gifts totaling $2,366 (e.g., $500 anonymous donation, $700 wrestling donation, etc.).
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel recommendations, a contract for Education Alternatives, policy updates, and the October 2022 financial reports and check register.
- Contract for Services-Education Alternatives for 2022-2023
- Resolution declaring transportation impractical for certain students
- NEOLA Board Policy updates (e.g., Weapons, Career Advising)
- Extended field trip to Barnesville for High School Wrestling ($2,520)
- October 2022 Check Register and Financial Report
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education is meeting for a work session to adopt the agenda and review a consent agenda. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee.
- High School Cross Country trip to Obetz, Ohio: $2,690.00
- High School Boys Golf trip to Columbus, Ohio: $1,736.70
- High School Boys Ice Hockey trip to Oxford, Ohio
- Executive session regarding the employment of a public employee
Regular Board Meeting
The board will begin by administering oaths of office to a new board member and the board president, then nominate and elect a vice president. After a superintendent's report on Echo Hills Elementary and a safety update, a presentation on the strategic plan and state of schools will be given. The board will then vote on a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, contracts for services, a memorandum of understanding with the teachers association, a substitute teacher resolution, equipment disposal, field trips, and gifts.
- Oath of office for new board member Kari Suhadolnik
- Election of vice president for 2022
- Safety and security update by Scott Campbell
- Approval of contracts for Education Alternatives and Harbor Education Services for 2022-2023
- Resolution on limited employment of substitute teachers under House Bill 583
Board of Education Work Session - CANCELLED
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education Work Session scheduled for October 10, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included procedural items such as the adoption of the agenda, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the administration of oaths for a new board member and president.
- Meeting cancelled
- Adoption of agenda
- Oath of office for new board member
- Oath of office for board president
- Second reading of NEOLA Board Policy Volume 41
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing several items including service contracts for the 2022-2023 school year and various personnel recommendations. The meeting includes presentations on the Schools Foundation, a Pride Resolution, and an academic update.
- Contract for services with Panorama Education for the 2022-2023 school year
- Contract for services with Education Alternatives for the 2022-2023 school year
- Resolution to authorize bus bids through Ohio Schools Council for up to 5 vans
- Donation of $4,494.50 from Meijer for staff t-shirts
- Donation of $4,000.00 from Stow-Munroe Falls Community Foundation for teacher mini grants
Board of Education Work Session
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a work session on September 12, 2022. Board members will consider a superintendent’s recommendation to approve a lease agreement with Stow Youth Football and Cheer. The session also includes procedural items such as appointing a temporary treasurer, adopting the agenda, and nominating a new board member.
- Superintendent’s recommendation to approve lease agreement with Stow Youth Football and Cheer (Exhibit #1)
- Motion to appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore for the work session
- Motion to adopt the meeting agenda
- Nominations and vote for a new board member
- Work session discussion of levy items (details not provided)
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to adopt the agenda and move into an executive session to discuss the employment of a public official or employee. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on September 7, 2022, at the Board of Education Office.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Executive session for employment discussion
- Board of Education Office, 6:00 p.m.
- Special Board Meeting, Sep 7, 2022
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda, enter an executive session regarding public employee employment, appoint a new board member, and adjourn.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Executive session for public employee employment discussion
- Appointment of a new Board of Education Member
- Adjournment of the meeting
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education is convening a special meeting to adopt the agenda, recite the pledge, and discuss the employment of a public employee in executive session. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
- Executive session to discuss employment of a public employee
- Adjournment of the meeting
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to adopt the agenda, take the Pledge of Allegiance, and discuss a vision statement for 2021-2026. The session will include an executive session regarding the employment of a public employee before adjourning.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Vision Statement for 2021-2026
- Executive Session regarding employee employment
- Adjournment of the meeting
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting is largely procedural. The only substantive action is a motion to enter executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Motion to enter executive session for discussing employment of a public employee
Regular Board Meeting
The board will consider a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, service contracts for audiology and ASL interpreters, and bus routes. It will also go into executive session to discuss employment of a public employee.
- Rescind one-year contracts for Nick Coberly and Riley Kehn due to lack of licensure
- Approve contracts for services: audiology, visual impairments, ASL interpreter, Safehouse, and Child Guidance & Family Solutions
- Give off-duty police officers Todd Abell and Brittnee Allen written authorization to carry firearms on school property
- Approve lease agreement with Stow Youth Football and Cheer
- Accept gifts totaling over $3,000 from businesses and organizations
Special Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote to accept the resignation of Board Member Jessica Wright and approve Administration and Central Office Exempt Pay Schedules for fiscal year 2023.
- Accept resignation of Board Member Jessica Wright
- Approve Administration and Central Office Exempt Pay Schedules
- Approve MOUs for Coordinator of Title Programs and Special Services Supervisor
- Approve certified/classified employee recommendations
- Move into executive session for employment discussion
Regular Board Meeting - CANCELLED
The scheduled regular board meeting for July 18, 2022, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and standard consent agenda templates.
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve pay schedules for the Stow Teachers Association and Stow Classified Employees Association. The board will also approve the ballot language for the Urgent Necessity Levy. The meeting will include an executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee.
- Approve pay schedules for Stow Teachers Association and Stow Classified Employees Association
- Approve ballot language for the Urgent Necessity Levy
- Executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee
- Adoption of the agenda
- Call to order
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will hear presentations on safety and track champions, take public comments, then enter executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee. Following that, they will vote on a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, COVID substitute bonuses, multiple service contracts for the 2022-2023 school year, property/liability insurance renewal, equipment disposal, and gifts.
- Executive session to consider employment of a public employee
- Approval of COVID substitute bonuses, including $250 to Jim Brown and Zoe Walsh
- Contracts for services with Total Education Solutions, Asian Service in Action, Solstice Counseling, and others for 2022-2023
- Approval of property/fleet/liability insurance with Liberty Mutual for July 2022-June 2023
- Acceptance of gifts totaling over $1,500 from donors to various schools
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to adopt the agenda and enter an executive session to discuss the employment of public officials, specifically conducting evaluations for the Treasurer and Superintendent.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Executive session for Treasurer and Superintendent evaluations
- Adjournment of the meeting
Board of Education Work Session
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will adopt the agenda, approve a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, and discuss a Pride Month resolution and seniors' unpaid fees during a work session.
- Adoption of agenda
- Consent agenda with personnel recommendation
- Recognition of Juneteenth as a legal holiday
- Discussion of Pride Month resolution
- Discussion of seniors' unpaid fees
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will adopt the meeting agenda, hold an executive session, and recognize retirees and business honors. The consent agenda includes approval of certified personnel one‑year, two‑year, and continuing contracts for the 2022‑2023 school year. It also approves several service contracts for the 2022‑2023 year, including Goodwill Vocational Services, a School Resource Officer, and Savvas Learning Company. Finally, the board will adopt a resolution declaring transportation impractical for identified student Olivia Haas.
- Approve certified personnel one‑year contracts for 2022‑2023
- Approve service contract with Goodwill Vocational Services for 2022‑2023
- Approve contract for a School Resource Officer at Kimpton Middle School and Riverview Elementary
- Adopt resolution declaring transportation impractical for student Olivia Haas
- Approve NEOLA Board Policy Volume 40, No. 2 (January 2022)
Board of Education Work Session
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss lunch fees and levy dates. The meeting will also include an operations update and a vote to approve personnel resignations.
- Operations Update presentation
- Personnel recommendations to approve resignations
- Discussion of lunch fees
- Discussion of levy dates
- Executive session for employment discussion
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to vote on the Stow Teachers Association Master Agreement and an early retirement contract with Educators Preferred Corporation.
- Vote on Stow Teachers Association Master Agreement
- Vote on early retirement contract with Educators Preferred Corporation
- Adoption of the agenda
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, a revised school calendar, and financial reports. The board will also approve an alternative tax budget for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and authorize off-duty police officers to carry firearms.
- Approve Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar
- Approve Alternative Tax Budget 2023 for Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
- Authorize police officers to carry firearms off-duty
- Approve financial reports for March 2022
- Approve extended field trips to Edinboro, PA and Columbus, OH
Board of Education Work Session
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will discuss and vote on issuing $2.5 million in debt for a High School Field House Project and waiving competitive bidding for a $68,725 roof repair at Riverview Elementary School.
- Authorize $2.5M debt for High School Field House Project
- Waive competitive bidding for Riverview Elementary School roof repair
- Approve RFP for High School Field House Project
- Discuss Efficiency Study Scope
- Move into Executive Session on employee compensation
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will vote to approve a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, a Medicaid addendum, and a contract for services. The agenda also includes a motion to transfer $395,000 from the General Fund to the Severance Fund and a first reading of new board policies.
- Transfer of $395,000 from General Fund to Severance Fund
- Approve Summit Educational Service Center Medicaid Addendum for FY21-FY23
- Approve Contract for Services-Education Alternatives for 2021-2022
- Approve Check Register and Financial Report for February 2022
- Increase Holy Family Appropriations by $24,340.18
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will conduct routine procedural business, adopt the meeting agenda, and present a vision statement. It will interview applicants for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Trustee position. The board will also move into an executive session to discuss negotiations with public employees regarding compensation and other employment terms.
- Adopt the meeting agenda
- Interview applicants for Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Trustee position
- Enter executive session to discuss employee compensation negotiations
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to adopt the agenda, vote on personnel recommendations including resignations, and receive OSBA training.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Personnel recommendations: Resignation of Val Herron (Transportation Router)
- Personnel recommendations: Retirement of Susan Walker (34 years of service)
- OSBA Training presentation by Cheryl Ryan
- Adjournment of the meeting
Board of Education Work Session - CANCELLED
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education Work Session scheduled for March 7, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included standard procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and vision statement.
- Meeting cancelled
- Call to order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Vision Statement
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting
The San Mateo‑Foster City School District Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the consent agenda items, including personnel recommendations and various contracts. It will also adopt the Treasurer's Consent Agenda and approve the resolution accepting tax levy amounts and rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Board will consider increasing General Fund appropriations to $65,000,000.
- Adopt agenda and consent agenda items (personnel, bus bids, suspension/expulsion designees, health services amendment, revised K‑4 student code of conduct)
- Approve resolution authorizing bids for up to 5 school bus chassis and bodies
- Approve $20,000 donation to the HOPE Squad and other gifts totaling over $3,000
- Approve resolution accepting tax levy amounts and rates and certifying them to the County Auditor
- Increase General Fund appropriations to $65,000,000
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, vision statement, and adoption of the agenda. The main action item is a motion to interview applicants for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Trustee position. The meeting will adjourn after that.
- Motion to interview applicants for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Trustee position
Regular Board Meeting
The board will consider a consent agenda including a $438,000 contract for Stow-Munroe Falls High School plaza deck and curtain wall restoration, COVID substitute bonuses from relief funds, and a resolution declaring transportation impractical for one student. The meeting also includes recognitions for student athletes and a COVID update.
- Award $438,000 contract to Schirmer Construction LLC for Stow-Munroe Falls High School plaza decks and curtain wall restoration
- Approve written authorization for off-duty police officers to carry firearms in schools (CCW)
- Approve COVID substitute bonuses for substitutes meeting attendance requirements, paid from COVID relief funds
- Resolution declaring transportation impractical for student Fatimatul-Zara Baba-Alwaiz, offering payment in lieu
- Recognize student athletes including cross country state qualifiers, football player of the year, and esports team
Regular Board Meeting - CANCELLED
The scheduled regular board meeting for the San Mateo-Foster City School District was cancelled. The agenda included items such as student recognitions, personnel recommendations, and various gift approvals.
- Recognition of Suburban League Coaches and Student Athletes
- Approval of Cooperating Teacher Stipends for Youngstown State University
- Contract for Services-Education Alternatives for 2021-2022 school year
- Kent State University-College Credit Plus MOU for 2022-2023 school year
- Donations including $1,200.00 and $500.00 from Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club
Organizational Meeting for 2022
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will elect a president and vice president, approve a $20,000 service fund, authorize tax advances, and adopt the FY22 Alternative Tax Budget and two-year school calendars.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Approval of FY22 Alternative Tax Budget
- Authorization of $20,000 Board service fund
- Adoption of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars
- Standing authorizations for treasurer and legal counsel