San Mateo-Foster City School District public meetings in 2023
34 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to appoint a Treasurer Pro Tempore. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee.
- Appointment of Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Executive session regarding the employment of a public employee
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote on contracts for LEAP and Reserve School services, approve the 2024-2025 program of studies, and set organizational meeting dates for January 9, 2024.
- Approve LEAP Service Agreement for 2023-2024
- Approve Service Agreement with Reserve School of Applewood Centers
- Approve Program of Studies for 2024-2025 school year
- Authorize building use for Summit County Board of Elections
- Set January 9, 2024 as organizational meeting date
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will meet to adopt a consent agenda including transportation contracts, policy updates, and a resolution declaring transportation impractical for certain students. The meeting will also include approval of extended field trips and donations to school teams.
- Contract for Services-Education Alternatives Transportation Agreement for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Contract for Services-Akron Children's Hospital Residency Education Program for the 2023-2024 School Year
- NEOLA Policy Vol. 42, No. 1 - August 2023 (includes 19 policy revisions)
- Resolution Declaring Impracticality (transportation for identified students)
- Gifts totaling $2,577.00 to various school teams and programs
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The agenda consists of procedural items and a single action item: a vote to enter executive session to discuss the employment of two public employees. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Vote to move into executive session for discussing the employment of two public employees
Board of Education Work Session
This is a procedural work session where the Board will discuss top priorities, receive committee updates (mental health, policy, safety, technology), and a legislative update. The Board will also vote to enter executive session to consider the employment of the Treasurer (conducting evaluations).
- Executive session for considering employment of a public official (Treasurer evaluation)
- Discussion of top board priorities for the year
- Committee updates from Mental/Social Emotional Health, Policy, Safety, and Technology committees
- Legislative update
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote to approve a consent agenda of contracts, a policy change, and financial records. The meeting also includes a presentation on the strategic plan and a public comment period.
- Contract for Services-Leap Service Agreement for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Contract for Services-Learn Well Service Agreement for the 2023-2024 School Year
- High School Fieldhouse Change Order
- Approval of Check Register-September 2023
- NEOLA Policy #6423-Use of Credit Cards
Board of Education Work Session
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote to approve a student representative and two superintendent recommendations: a high school choir trip to Nashville and a customer marketing agreement with Coca-Cola. The meeting also includes committee updates and an executive session.
- Vote to elect Stow-Munroe Falls School Board Student Representative
- Approval of high school choir trip to Nashville, TN (approx. 77 students)
- Approval of customer marketing agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company
- Committee updates for Mental/Social Emotional Health, Policy, Safety, and Technology
- Executive session to discuss confidential matters
Regular Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will consider a consent agenda including a new anti-racism policy, service agreements, teacher stipends, and gifts. The board will also vote on creation of a new fund, permanent appropriations, and personnel recommendations.
- New NEOLA Board Policy on Anti-Racism (Exhibit #3)
- Contract for Services with Summit ESC-Kidsfirst for 2023-2024
- Creation of new fund 200-9450 Mock Trial-HS
- Permanent Appropriations for FY24 (Exhibit #8)
- Donations totaling over $3,200 from various donors to district programs
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education will adopt the agenda and vote to enter an executive session. The work session includes discussions on the Hands of Education Towers at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, committee updates, and legislative matters.
- Adoption of agenda
- Personnel recommendations
- Discussion: Hands of Education Towers at Stow-Munroe Falls High School
- Executive session for legal advice
- Executive session for employee employment discussion
Records Commission Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Records Commission will meet to adopt the agenda and approve a consent agenda including a schedule for records retention and disposition.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Approval of Treasurer's Consent Agenda
- Approval of FORM RC-2 Schedule of Records Retention and Disposition
- Review of Stow-Munroe Falls Schools Records Disposal 2023
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote on contracts for School Resource Officers, KidsLink services, and a custodial supervisor, along with approving donations and personnel recommendations for the upcoming school year.
- Contract for School Resource Officer (SRO) at Kimpton Middle School and Riverview Elementary
- Contract for KidsLink services for 2023-2024
- Approval of $4,000 donation from Meijer for staff t-shirts
- Approval of Rick Rembielak as Evening Assistant Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor ($60,597.22)
- Approval of building use for elections at Echo Hills, Woodland, and Kimpton
Regular Board Meeting
The board will vote on a consent agenda including service contracts, job descriptions, field trips, and gifts, plus superintendent recommendations for personnel and facilities. The main action items are a contract with Beaver Constructors for a field house at Stow-Munroe Falls High School funded without general funds, and a first reading of a new anti-racism board policy.
- Approve contract with Beaver Constructors for field house construction at Stow-Munroe Falls High School using roof project surplus and private donations
- Band practice field proposal from Vizmeg via Beaver Constructors
- Reemployment of retired teacher Teresa Whitmer as Career Technical Education teacher for 2023-2024
- New NEOLA anti-racism board policy first reading
- Gifts totaling over $47,000, including $45,392 from the Stow-Munroe Falls Athletic Booster Club
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education will review several work session items including committee updates and a discussion regarding Eclipse Day. The Superintendent is recommending the adoption of Bridges Math Textbooks for 5th grade, and the Treasurer is recommending an MOU with the Classified Employees' Association.
- Bridges Math Textbook Adoption (Grade 5)
- MOU between Board of Education and Stow-Munroe Falls Classified Employees' Association
- Eclipse Day discussion for April 8, 2024
- July 17, 2023 Town Hall Meeting format discussion
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will vote to approve final appropriations for fiscal year 2023 and temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2024. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education Office.
- FY23 Final Appropriations
- FY24 Temporary Appropriations
- Adoption of the Agenda
- Adjournment of meeting
- Vision Statement presentation
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will elect a new member, approve contracts for services and insurance, and consider a public hearing on a teacher's rehire.
- Election of new Board Member for 2023
- Public Hearing on potential rehire of retired teacher
- Approve $500 attendance bonus for substitutes
- Approve Property/Fleet/Liability Insurance with Liberty Mutual
- Approve contracts for Leap Service, CrossThread, and Interpreter Services
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education is convening a special meeting to adopt the agenda and conduct an executive session regarding the employment of a public official.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Executive session for employment discussion
- Adjournment of the meeting
Special Board Meeting
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote to appoint a treasurer pro tempore and enter an executive session to discuss the employment of a public official. The meeting agenda is scheduled for June 12, 2023.
- Appointment of Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Adoption of the Agenda
- Executive Session for employment discussion
- Adjournment of the meeting
Board of Education Work Session - CANCELLED
The Board of Education Work Session scheduled for June 5, 2023, was cancelled. The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and items that were not addressed due to the cancellation.
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will accept the resignation of Board Member Lisa Johnson-Bowers and authorize the Summit County Board of Elections to use district buildings for a pre-election meeting and voting.
- Accept resignation of Board Member Lisa Johnson-Bowers
- Authorize Summit County Board of Elections to use Echo Hills, Woodland, and Kimpton
- Approve Stow Teachers Association tentative agreement for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Increase interim Treasurer Karen Brown's pay to $50.00/hr
- Executive session for employment of a public official
Regular Board Meeting
The Stow‑Munroe Falls City School District Board will conduct routine procedural business, including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, vision statement, agenda adoption, recognitions, a recess, the superintendent's building report, and public comments. The board will then consider a consent agenda that includes personnel contract approvals, multiple service contracts for the 2023‑2024 school year, a resolution to receive bids for up to five integrated school buses, and the adoption of the NEOLA Board Policy Volume 41, No. 2 (January 2023). All items on the consent agenda will be approved by a single motion unless a member requests separate consideration.
- Approve certified personnel one‑year contracts for the 2023‑2024 school year (Exhibit #2)
- Approve Goodwill Vocational Services contract for the 2023‑2024 school year (Exhibit #5)
- Approve Child Guidance and Family Solutions contract for the 2023‑2024 school year (Exhibit #6‑6C)
- Resolution authorizing the Stark County Schools Council to advertise and receive bids for up to five integrated school bus units
- Approve NEOLA Board Policy, Volume 41, No. 2 – January 2023 with multiple statutory revisions (Exhibit #13)
Board of Education Work Session
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss district literacy initiatives and review board priorities for the year. The meeting includes presentations on the District Literacy Pyramid and updates from various committees.
- Presentation on District Literacy Pyramid
- Review of Top Board Priorities for the Year
- Updates from Mental/Social Emotional Health Committee
- Updates from Policy Committee
- Updates from Safety Committee
Regular Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote on a consent agenda approving contracts for services, personnel recommendations, and non-renewals for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also includes a resolution for Staff Appreciation and recognition of student athletic achievements.
- Adoption of Consent Agenda for 2022-2023 contracts (LearnWell, Kids First, LEAP, NEOnet)
- Non-renewal of 60+ permanent substitutes and tutors
- Resolution for Staff Appreciation week
- Approval of extended field trips for band, FCCLA, and football
- Donations to school teams totaling over $13,000
Board of Education Work Session - CANCELLED
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education had a work session planned for April 11, 2023, but the session was cancelled. No agenda items were adopted, discussed, or voted on. The agenda listed procedural items such as Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Vision Statement, Adoption of Agenda, and Work Session Items, but none were acted upon due to the cancellation.
- Call to Order (procedural)
- Pledge of Allegiance (procedural)
- Vision Statement (procedural)
- Adoption of Agenda (action)
- Work Session Items: Process on Summit County ESC; Cell Phone Pilot (discussion)
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to consider the employment of two public employees. The board will vote on specific employment contracts for Tom Bratten and Patrick Goclano.
- Employment contract for Tom Bratten
- Employment contract for Patrick Goclano
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to review a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and service agreements. The body is also discussing the purchase of school buses and approving various student field trips and donations.
- Resolution to authorize bids for up to 5 school bus chassis and bodies through Ohio Schools Council
- Service agreements with Education Alternatives, LLA Therapy, and Summit County Educational Service Center
- Authorization for officer Gary Dingfelder to carry a firearm while off duty in the school
- Approval of field trips for High School Bowling ($1,273), Gymnastics ($565), and Wrestling ($3,290)
- Acceptance of gifts including $3,900 for High School Baseball and a $2,134.66 laminator for Fishcreek Elementary
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting with largely procedural items. The board will vote to adopt the agenda, then recess and move into executive session for the purpose of interviewing treasurer candidates. The meeting will adjourn afterward.
- Executive session scheduled for interviewing treasurer candidates
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting is largely procedural, consisting of call to order, pledge, vision statement, and agenda adoption. The main action is a vote to enter executive session for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the treasurer position.
- Executive session to interview treasurer candidates
Board of Education Work Session
The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education holds a work session to discuss top priorities and consent agendas, and will vote on a resolution approving revised ballot language for an emergency levy renewal. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, and agenda adoption.
- Action item: Levy renewal resolution with revised ballot language (Exhibit #1 attached)
- Discussion: Top Board Priorities for the Year
- Discussion: Consent Agendas
- Procedural: Adoption of agenda
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, vision statement, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment. The main action is a vote to enter executive session for the purpose of reviewing treasurer applications.
- Vote to adopt the agenda
- Motion to enter executive session to review treasurer applications
Regular Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, agreements with universities, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. The meeting also includes approval of financial reports, a contract for an auditor, and building use for elections.
- Approve 2024-2025 school calendar
- Authorize building use for elections at Echo Hills, Woodland, and Kimpton
- Approve Auditor of State contract for $5,000
- Approve extended field trips totaling approximately $34,370
- Approve Check Register and Financial Report for January 2023
Board of Education Work Session
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss top board priorities for the year, a mid-year budget review (Balancing the Books July-January), a payroll position opening, and a public participation document. The meeting includes procedural items and an executive session for discussing employment of a public employee.
- Discussion of top board priorities for the year
- Review of balancing the books July-January quotes with Auditor of State
- Discussion of a payroll position opening
- Consideration of a public participation document
- Executive session for discussing employment of a public employee
Special Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education is meeting to consider a treasurer's recommendation. The primary action item is a resolution to proceed with the Renewal Emergency Levy.
- Resolution to Proceed with the Renewal Emergency Levy
Regular Board Meeting
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve contracts for the Kids First and Harbor Education Services programs, authorize a levy renewal, and approve COVID relief substitute bonuses. The meeting also includes approval of financial reports and the consent agenda.
- Contract for Services-Kids First Agreement for 2022-2023
- Contract for Services-Harbor Education Services, LLC Leap Program for 2022-2023
- Levy Renewal Resolution
- COVID Substitute Bonus payments ($250-$500)
- Written authorization for police officers to carry firearms (CCW)
Organizational Meeting for 2023
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold its organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, approve the 2023 Alternative Tax Budget, and set the calendar for regular meetings.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Approval of $20,000 board service fund
- Standing authorizations for Treasurer ($100,000 bond)
- Approval of 2023 Board meeting dates
- Increase in substitute teacher pay rates