San Mateo-Foster City School District public meetings in 2024

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education will vote to accept the resignation of Board Member Nancy Binzel and approve a settlement agreement for Ames vs Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools District Board of Education. The body will also discuss and set dates for an organizational meeting and board vacancy interviews.

• Resignation of Board Member Nancy Binzel effective December 31, 2024
• Settlement agreement for Ames vs Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools District Board of Education
• Approval of Organizational Meeting date
• Approval of Board Vacancy replacement interview date
• Executive session regarding pending imminent court action

The Board accepted the resignation of member Nancy Binzel and approved a settlement agreement for Ames vs Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools District. The Board also rescheduled its organizational meeting and set the date for board vacancy interviews.

• Accepted resignation of Board Member Nancy Binzel effective Dec 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Ames vs Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools District settlement; district responsible for $1,500 (4-0)
• Approved organizational meeting date for Jan 6, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved board vacancy replacement interview date for Jan 13, 2025 (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will convene at Kimpton Middle School to approve a consent agenda of routine business, including the approval of a settlement agreement and the authorization of a police officer to carry a firearm off-duty.

• Settlement agreement approval
• Police officer firearm authorization
• Black Student Union club approval
• Contracts for Services-Education Alternatives
• Approval of November 2024 financial reports

Special Board Meeting - CANCELED

The Special Board Meeting scheduled for December 9, 2024, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural items and a canceled action item regarding board interviews.

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo‑Foster City School District Board will conduct routine procedural business, including a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a presentation of its vision statement. Board members will interview applicants for a vacant seat on the Stow‑Munroe Falls Public Library Board of Trustees. The meeting will then move into an executive session to discuss the appointment of a public official or employee, which is confidential. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Vision statement presentation
• Interview applicants for Stow‑Munroe Falls Public Library Board of Trustee position
• Executive session to consider appointment of a public official or employee

The board interviewed applicants for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Board of Trustee position and adopted Resolution #258-24. The board also entered an executive session to consider the appointment of a public official or employee.

• Adopted Resolution #258-24 regarding Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Board of Trustee position (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #259-24 to enter executive session (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #260-24 to adjourn meeting (4-1)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including service agreements for LearnWell and Wings of Change, the declaration of transportation impracticality for certain students, and the disposal of equipment. The meeting also includes the approval of gifts totaling $1,610, the Treasurer's recommendations for October 2024 financial reports, and personnel recommendations including the hiring of a Custodial Maintenance Supervisor.

• Approve LearnWell Service Agreement for 2024-2025
• Approve Wings of Change Contract for 2024-2025
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical for identified students
• Approve gifts totaling $1,610 to high school sports and PBI program
• Approve Thomas Frame as Custodial Maintenance Supervisor

The Board approved the district's five-year financial forecast and several service agreements. Members also authorized the disposal of equipment and approved the October 2024 financial reports. A proposal for a telehealth mental health program was discussed but not voted upon in the provided text.

• Approved five-year financial forecast (Resolution #252-24)
• Approved October 2024 Check Register and Financial Report (Resolutions #249-24, #250-24)
• Approved Consent Agenda including LearnWell and Wings of Change contracts (Resolution #245-24)
• Approved Resolution Declaring Impracticality regarding student transportation (Resolution #246-24)
• Approved disposal of school equipment (Resolution #247-24)
• Approved minutes (Resolution #248-24)
• Approved action regarding C. Brian Ames v Stow-Munroe Falls CSD (Resolution #251-24)
• Approved adding an Executive Session for public employee compensation (Resolution #244-24)

Work Session Meeting

The Board of Education will convene a work session to discuss the district's strategic plan for 2021-2026. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at NEOnet-700 Graham Rd. in Cuyahoga Falls.

• Workshop on strategic plan 2021-2026
• Next meeting scheduled for Nov 18 at Echo Hills Elementary

The board participated in a workshop facilitated by Cheryl Ryan from the Ohio School Board Association. The session focused on governance practices, communication protocols, and strategic alignment. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (4-1)

Work Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a work session meeting including presentations, superintendent recommendations, and discussions. Action items include approving personnel recommendations, repealing NEOLA Policy #5223 (Release Time for Religious Instruction), and approving an extended field trip for cross country to Obetz, OH. Also up for discussion are Senate Bill 29, first reading of multiple board policies, and field house rental fee structure. The meeting will conclude with an executive session on employee employment and compensation.

• Repeal of NEOLA Policy #5223 – Release Time for Religious Instruction
• Approval of Personnel Recommendations (details in attached PDF)
• Extended field trip for high school cross country to state championship in Obetz, OH (approx. 11 students, 4 chaperones)
• First reading of 15 board policies including policies on curriculum, facilities, and student activities (Policy 6460, 1130, 3113, etc.)
• Discussion of Field House Rental Fee Structure

The board approved personnel recommendations and an extended field trip. It also voted to repeal NEOLA Policy #5223, which allowed students to be released from school for religious activities. Members discussed the implementation of Ohio Senate Bill 29 regarding student data privacy.

• Approved personnel recommendations via Resolution #237-24 (4-1)
• Approved repeal of NEOLA Policy #5223 regarding religious release via Resolution #238-24 (4-1)
• Approved extended field trip via Resolution #239-24 (4-1)

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo‑Foster City School District Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including a LearnWell service contract and new student clubs. It will also consider a settlement agreement in the Ames case and a resolution to rescind the 1/2 Mill ELPP tax option. All items are presented for adoption by a single motion unless a member requests separate votes.

• Approve LearnWell Service Agreement for the 2024‑2025 school year
• Approve Creative Writing Club at Stow‑Munroe Falls High School
• Approve Fishing Club at Stow‑Munroe Falls High School
• Approve settlement agreement in Ames vs. Stow‑Munroe Falls School District
• Approve resolution rescinding 1/2 Mill ELPP tax option

The board approved a $6,610.50 settlement (with $1,500 paid by the district) regarding violations of Robert's Rules of Order and Sunshine Law. Other actions included approving the disposal of equipment and correcting the allocation of half-mill funds for capital improvements. The board also approved personnel recommendations and two new job descriptions.

• Approved settlement for Ames vs Stow-Munroe Falls lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved disposal of equipment via Resolution #224-24 (5-0)
• Approved September 2024 check register and financial report (5-0)
• Approved reporting of $260,000 investment in commercial paper (5-0)
• Rescinded and corrected 1/2 Mill ELPP Option for capital improvement funds (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations via Resolution #231-24 (5-0)
• Approved job descriptions for Equity Champion and Registrar (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda items including Creative Writing and Fishing clubs (5-0)

Work Session Board Meeting

The Board of Education will review several items including a contract for gifted services and a first reading of NEOLA Policy #5223. The work session includes discussions on top board priorities, committee updates, and master facilities.

• Personnel Recommendations
• Contract for Services-ESC of the Western Reserve for the 2024-2025 school year (Gifted Contract)
• NEOLA Policy #5223 - First Reading
• Master Facilities discussion

The Board adopted resolutions for personnel recommendations and a contract for gifted services for the 2024-2025 school year. Members also held discussions regarding master facilities and top board priorities.

• Adopted Resolution #220-24 for personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #221-24 for ESC of the Western Reserve gifted services contract (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #222-24 to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote to approve a three-year contract with Akron Children's Hospital, a contract with the ESC of the Western Reserve, and the August 2024 financial reports. The meeting also includes the approval of various gifts to school sports teams and equipment disposal.

• Contract with Akron Children's Hospital (2024-2027)
• Contract with ESC of the Western Reserve (2024-2025)
• Gifts totaling $11,838 to school sports teams and classrooms
• Approval of August 2024 check register and financial report
• Amended job descriptions for Technology Integration Specialist and Registrar

The board approved several administrative items, including personnel recommendations and health service contracts with Akron Children's Hospital. Two contracts were tabled due to missing pricing and compensation details. The board also added a workshop to the meeting schedule for November 14, 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Akron Children's Hospital contracts and equipment disposal (4-0)
• Approved August 2024 Check Register (4-0)
• Approved August 2024 Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (4-0)
• Approved amended job descriptions for Registrar and Technology Integration Specialist/Public Relations (4-0)
• Tabled ESC of the Western Reserve contract due to missing price
• Tabled Gifted Contract
• Added Board Workshop to schedule for November 14, 2024

Work Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review top board priorities, committee updates, and legislative news. The meeting will also feature a superintendent update on opening schools and a discussion regarding a future board retreat.

• Review of top board priorities for the year
• Committee and legislative updates
• Superintendent update on opening schools
• Discussion on a future board retreat
• Student Representative update

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes a series of service contracts and other approvals. Items on the agenda cover contracts for interpreter and specialty services, teacher stipends for cooperating teachers, bus routes, equipment disposal, and donated gifts. The meeting also includes the superintendent's report, treasurer's reports, personnel recommendations, and a period for public comments.

• Approve Contract for Services-ESC of NEO Interpreter Agreement for 2024-2025
• Approve Contract for Services-Asian Services in Action Service Agreement for 2024-2025
• Approve Cooperating Teacher Stipends for the 2024-2025 school year covering multiple universities
• Approve bus stops and routes for the 2024-2025 school year
• Approve gifts totaling $2,450 from various donors to the district and high school wrestling team

The Board approved multiple service agreements for the 2024-2025 school year, including interpreter and audiology services. It also approved the district's bus stops and routes and a change order for the high school fieldhouse. Personnel recommendations and financial reports for July 2024 were adopted.

• Approved 2024-2025 service contracts for ESC of NEO, Asian Services in Action, Leap, CPI-Reframing Behavior, Wings of Change, and Summit ESC (4-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 cooperating teacher stipends (4-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 bus stops and routes (4-0)
• Approved July 2024 check register and financial report (4-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations, including a one-year contract for Jennifer Dietzel (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved high school fieldhouse change order (3-1)
• Approved Title I non-public school program agreement for 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Kari Suhadolnik as Legislative Liaison to the OSBA Capital Conference (4-0)

Board Retreat Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting for a retreat with presentations from Teri Morgan of OSBA and Susan Anderson of Roetzel. No votes on policy or spending are scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural: call to order, pledge, adoption of agenda, and adjournment.

• Retreat presentation from Teri Morgan (OSBA) and Susan Anderson (Roetzel)
• Next regular meeting set for August 19, 2024 at Kimpton Middle School
• Adoption of agenda and adjournment motions only

The board adopted the meeting agenda and participated in a retreat focused on board effectiveness, sunshine laws, and public records. The board discussed refining the agenda-setting process and the distinction between governing and daily district operations.

• Adopted Resolution #193-24 to approve the agenda (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #194-24 to adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Work Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the start of the new school year, including bus safety and technology policies. The Board is also set to vote on an engagement letter for legal services.

• Work session on New School Year topics
• Vote to approve legal services engagement letter
• Policy 7450 Property Inventory second reading
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024

The Board adopted resolutions to amend and approve the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss a public employee. The Board also approved Resolution #190-24 regarding the Brian Ames vs Stow-Munroe Falls CSD case.

• Amended agenda to include executive session (5-0)
• Adopted agenda via Resolution #189-24 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #190-24 regarding Brian Ames vs Stow-Munroe Falls CSD (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss public employee employment (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting via Resolution #192-24 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The board will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Stow Teachers Association and several personnel recommendations, including certified, supplemental, and classified staff. A first reading of NEOLA Policy 7450 is also scheduled. The meeting is procedural with no fiscal amounts or specific projects listed.

• Certified personnel recommendations
• Supplemental employee recommendations (including cheerleading)
• Classified personnel recommendations
• Memorandum of Understanding with Stow Teachers Association
• First reading of NEOLA Policy 7450

The Board adopted several resolutions regarding certified, supplemental, and classified personnel recommendations. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Stow Teachers Association.

• Adopted Resolution #181-24 to approve the agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #182-24 for Certified Personnel Recommendations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #183-24 for Supplemental Employee Recommendations (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution #184-24 for Supplemental Employee Recommendations - Cheerleading (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution #185-24 for Classified Personnel Recommendations (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution #186-24 for MOU between Board of Education and Stow Teachers Association (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution #187-24 to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to vote on service agreements for interpreters and athletic trainers. The body will also review personnel pay increases, the creation of new funds for a field house and teammates programs, and 2024-25 athletic ticket pricing.

• Cross Thread Interpreter Service Agreement for 2024-2025
• Cleveland Clinic Akron General athletic trainer contract (July 15, 2024-August 31, 2028)
• Pay increase to $35.98/hr for Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor Rick Rembielak
• Creation of Field House Fund (Fund 013) to charge external user fees
• Donations of $1,000 to Speech and Debate and $10 to Girls Volleyball

The Board approved several service contracts, financial reports, and administrative personnel updates. A motion for general personnel recommendations failed, while athletic pricing was approved with a caveat regarding ticket pass structures.

• Approved Cross Thread Interpreter and Cleveland Clinic Akron General contracts (5-0)
• Approved June 2024 check register and financial report (5-0)
• Approved New Funds and Field House Fund (5-0)
• Personnel Recommendations denied (2-2-1)
• Approved transition days for Director of HR and Director of Operations (5-0)
• Approved Assistant Custodian/Maintenance Supervisor pay increase (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Stow-Munroe Falls Classified Employees' Association (5-0)
• Approved athletic pricing (3-1-1), excluding 5 and 10 ticket passes

Work Session Board Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a resolution to proceed with a bond issuance and approve two administrative appointments for Kimpton Middle School. The work session includes discussions on board priorities, athletic ticketing, and a doctor-plus program.

• Vote on resolution to proceed with bond issuance
• Approve Steve Deitrick as Kimpton Middle School Principal (effective Aug 1, 2024)
• Approve Nick Kish as Kimpton Middle School Assistant Principal (effective Aug 1, 2024)
• Work session: athletic ticketing presentation
• Work session: Call A Doctor Plus Program presentation

The Board adopted a resolution to proceed with a bond. It also approved personnel recommendations for a principal and assistant principal at Kimpton.

• Adopted Resolution #160-24 to approve the agenda (5-0)
• Approved Administrative Personnel Recommendation for Kimpton Principal via Resolution #161-24 (5-0)
• Approved Administrative Personnel Recommendation for Kimpton Assistant Principal via Resolution #162-24 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #163-24 to proceed with bond (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution #164-24 to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will hear a presentation on the Comprehensive School Counselor Plan and vote on a consent agenda with contracts for services and transportation for the 2024-2025 school year, building floater substitute attendance bonuses, and authorization for a police officer to carry a firearm on school grounds. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and acceptance of gifts.

• Presentation on Comprehensive School Counselor Plan
• Approve contracts with Education Alternatives and a transportation agreement for 2024-2025
• Approve $500 attendance bonuses for 23 building floater substitutes for second semester 2023-2024
• Authorize Stow police officer Dana Lyberger to carry a firearm and equipment in schools while off duty
• Accept gifts including $5,000 from Akron Community Foundation for mental health and over $1,700 in Dairy Queen donations to elementary schools

The Board approved permanent appropriations for FY25 and final appropriations for FY24. It also authorized new K-4 ELA reading and math and science curricula, a bus purchase from Rush Truck Center, and the Master Facility Plan. Suvik Casta was voted in as the student board representative.

• Approved FY25 Permanent Appropriations (5-0)
• Approved K-4 ELA Reading and Math/Science Curricula (5-0)
• Approved bus purchase from Rush Truck Center (5-0)
• Approved Resolution of Necessity of Bond (4-1)
• Accepted the Master Facility Plan (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved contracts for Education Alternatives, Leap, and Summit ESC (5-0)
• Voted Suvik Casta as student board representative (5-0)
• Approved NEOnet broadband services and fleet insurance (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve Mike Love as Director of Human Resources and Mark Treen as Director of Operations, both effective August 1, 2024. The meeting also includes approval of personnel recommendations and a transition day contract for Superintendent Felisha Gould.

• Approve Mike Love as Director of Human Resources (effective Aug 1, 2024)
• Approve Mark Treen as Director of Operations (effective Aug 1, 2024)
• Approve certified employee personnel recommendations
• Approve transition day contract for Superintendent Felisha Gould
• Next meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024

The Board adopted several resolutions regarding personnel recommendations for the Director of Human Resources, Director of Operations, and other staff. It also approved superintendent transition days.

• Adopted Resolution #133-24 to approve the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #134-24 for Director of Human Resources recommendation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #135-24 for Director of Operations recommendation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #136-24 for personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #137-24 for Superintendent Transition Days (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #138-24 to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will meet to vote on appointing a superintendent and approve a 3-year employment contract effective August 1, 2024. The meeting will also include procedural items such as the adoption of the agenda and a pledge of allegiance.

• Vote to appoint superintendent and approve 3-year contract
• Adoption of agenda
• Executive session for employee employment consideration

The Board adopted Resolution #130-24 to appoint a Superintendent. The meeting also included an executive session to consider the employment of a public employee.

• Approved Superintendent Appointment and Vote via Resolution #130-24 (3-2)
• Approved adoption of agenda via Resolution #129-24 (5-0)
• Approved entry into executive session via Resolution #131-24 (4-1)
• Approved adjournment of meeting via Resolution #132-24 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda and conduct an executive session to interview candidates for the superintendent vacancy. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Lakeview Intermediate School.

• Adoption of agenda
• Executive session to interview superintendent candidates
• Meeting at Lakeview Intermediate School

The Board met for a special session primarily to conduct interviews for a superintendent vacancy in executive session. No other substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda via Resolution #126-24 (5-0)
• Entered executive session to interview superintendent candidates via Resolution #127-24 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting via Resolution #128-24 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education will accept the resignation of Antoinette East-Jenkins and administer the oath of office for a new board member. The meeting will also include a discussion on the superintendent search and an executive session.

• Accept resignation of Antoinette East-Jenkins supplemental contract
• Administer oath of office for new Board Member for 2024
• Discussion on next steps in the Superintendent Search
• Executive session for appointment of public official and/or employment of public employee

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and a supplemental contract for Antoinette East-Jenkins. A new board member was sworn into office. The Board discussed next steps for the superintendent search, including upcoming interviews.

• Adopted Resolution #123-24 to approve the agenda (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #124-24 regarding Antoinette East-Jenkins Supplemental Contract (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #125-24 to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to nominate, elect, and swear in a new board member for 2024. The meeting includes an executive session to consider the appointment of a public official.

• Nominations and election of a new Board Member for 2024
• Administration of the Oath of Office by Treasurer Patrick Goclano
• Executive session to consider the appointment of a public official

The board held a special meeting to appoint a new member for 2024. Antoinette East-Jenkins was elected to the board. No oath of office was administered as the new member was not present.

• Adopted agenda via Resolution #120-24 (4-0)
• Entered executive session to consider appointment of a public official via Resolution #121-24 (4-0)
• Closed nominations for New Board Member 2024 via Resolution #188-24
• Elected Antoinette East-Jenkins as New Board Member (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting via Resolution #122-24 (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes service contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, disposal of equipment, approval of gifts to schools, and financial reports. The meeting also features recognition of retirees and a building report from Indian Trail Elementary School. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.

• Approve service contracts for Summit ESC, Kidslink, Leap, and others for 2024-25
• Approve gifts: $50 to Echo Hills library, whiteboard and books to Highland Elementary, $100 to football team, $250 for staff breakfast, $135 to swim and dive team, $50 to Interact Club
• Approve disposal of miscellaneous equipment per Board Policy 7310
• Approve check register for March and April 2024
• Approve financial report for April 2024

The Board approved a series of service contracts for the 2024-2025 school year and various personnel employment contracts. Other actions included approving a five-year financial forecast and the 2024 graduation list.

• Approved Consent Agenda including service contracts for Summit ESC, Kidslink, Leap, Total Education Solutions, Wings of Change, Goodwill Industries, Cross Thread, SEI, Munroe Falls SRO, and Child Guidance (3-0)
• Approved Five Year Forecast (3-0)
• Approved Facility Rental Pricing and Tier Structure (3-0)
• Approved non-renewal of permanent substitutes for 2023-2024 (3-0)
• Approved certified personnel one-year and two-year contracts for 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved continuing contracts for certified personnel for 2023-2024 (3-0)
• Approved Class of 2024 graduation list (3-0)
• Approved NEOLA Policy #5113 regarding Inter-District Open Enrollment (3-0)

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 executive session to discuss the appointment of a public official. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Adoption of agenda
• Executive session for public official appointment
• Adjournment of meeting

The Board appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore. The Board also entered an executive session to consider the appointment of a public official.

• Appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Entered executive session to consider appointment of a public official (3-0)

Special/Work Session Board Meeting- AMENDED

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will accept the resignation of Board Member Jon Leissler, effective April 29, 2024. The meeting will also include a work session on board priorities and a first reading of the Math and Science curriculum.

• Accept resignation of Board Member Jon Leissler
• Math and Science Curriculum - First Reading
• Work session on Top Board Priorities
• Committee and Legislative Updates
• Executive session for public employee appointment

The Board appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore and entered an executive session to discuss the appointment or employment of a public employee or official. The meeting also included a work session on board priorities and a discussion regarding the resignation of board member Jon Leissler.

• Appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore (4-0)
• Adopted agenda via Resolution #094-24 (3-1)
• Entered Executive Session for public employee/official appointment discussion via Resolution #095-24 (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting via Resolution #096-24 (3-1)

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education will consider approving the revised 2024-2025 school calendar and a shared services agreement with NEOnet EMIS. The meeting includes a school finance town hall and a first reading of the K-4 ELA reading curriculum.

• Approval of the revised 2024-2025 school calendar
• NEOnet EMIS Shared Services Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year
• First reading of K-4 ELA Reading Curriculum
• Second reading of NEOLA policies covering transportation, health services, and employment
• Resolution for Staff Appreciation week

The Board adopted the revised school calendar for the 2024-2025 year and approved a shared services agreement with NEOnet EMIS. The meeting also included presentations on curriculum and school finance.

• Adopted Resolution #088-24 to approve the agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #089-24 to approve the 2024-2025 Revised School Calendar (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #090-24 to approve the NEOnet EMIS Shared Services Agreement for 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #091-24 to enter executive session for public employee appointment or employment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #092-24 to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to review financial reports, personnel recommendations, and several policy revisions. The agenda includes voting on the non-renewal of various tutor and substitute positions and approving a contract for specialized behavior services.

• Donation of $100,000 from Stow-Munroe Falls Booster Club for Fieldhouse weight equipment
• Contract for Specialized Behavior Services with Educational Service Center of Medina County for 2024-2025
• Non-renewal of permanent substitutes, Title I, EL, and home instruction tutors
• First reading of NEOLA policies regarding student assessment, transportation, and open enrollment
• Authorization for officer Maria Kisha to carry a firearm while off duty in schools

The Board approved a series of consent items including personnel non-renewals and a contract for specialized behavior services. Other approved actions included the March 2024 financial reports and an extended field trip. The Board also added a work session to the May 6, 2024, schedule.

• Approved non-renewal of permanent substitutes, Title I, EL, Holy Family Remedial, and Home Instruction Tutors (5-0)
• Approved contract for Specialized Behavior Services with Educational Service Center of Medina County for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved March 2024 Check Register (5-0)
• Approved March 2024 Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Extended Field Trip (5-0)
• Approved adding a Board Meeting/Work Session on May 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved disposal of equipment and gifts (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting is primarily procedural, including adoption of the agenda and possible amendment of meeting dates. The only substantive item is an executive session for the purpose of interviewing superintendent applicants.

• Executive session to interview superintendent applicants
• Adoption of the agenda
• Possible amendment of board meeting dates

The Board appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore and changed the location of the April 22, 2024 meeting. The Board also entered an executive session to interview superintendent applicants.

• Appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore (4-0)
• Adopted agenda via Resolution #075-24 (4-0)
• Changed April 22, 2024 meeting location to Lakeview Intermediate Library (4-0)
• Entered executive session to interview superintendent applicants (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting- Work Session- CANCELED

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education canceled its April 9, 2024, regular board meeting and work session.

• Meeting canceled
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Vision Statement
• Adjournment

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will convene to adopt the agenda and enter executive session to interview candidates for the superintendent position. The meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Executive session for superintendent applicant interviews
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board entered into executive session to interview candidates for the superintendent position. No other substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda via Resolution #071-24 (5-0)
• Entered executive session to interview superintendent applicants via Resolution #072-24 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting via Resolution #073-24 (4-0)

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being a vote to enter executive session to interview superintendent applicants. The board will also adopt the agenda and adjourn.

• Executive session for interviewing superintendent applicants
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The Board entered into executive session to interview applicants for the Superintendent position. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved entering executive session to interview superintendent applicants (4-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education will adopt the agenda and vote to approve a purchase agreement for vacant land in Stow, Ohio. The meeting will then move into an executive session to review superintendent applications.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of vacant land purchase agreement (.345 acres)
• Executive session for superintendent application review

The Board appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore and adopted a Split Parcel Agreement. The Board also entered an executive session to review superintendent applications.

• Appointed Dr. Pamela Wind as Treasurer Pro Tempore (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #064-24 to approve the agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #065-24 regarding Split Parcel Agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #066-24 to enter executive session for superintendent applications (4-0)

Regular/Work Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote on a consent agenda including service agreements, equipment disposal, and gifts. The board will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Stow Teachers Association and a change order for the High School Fieldhouse.

• Approve Summit Educational Service Center Primary Service Plan Agreement for 2024-2025
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Stow Teachers Association
• Approve High School Fieldhouse Change Order #3
• Approve Check Register and Financial Report for February 2024
• Approve GAAP Audit Proposal for FY23 and FY24 with Rea and Associates

The Board approved several administrative and operational items, including personnel recommendations and a change order for the High School Fieldhouse. The Board also authorized agreements with the Summit County Educational Service Center and a memorandum of understanding with the Stow Teachers Association.

• Approved Summit County Educational Service Center Primary Service Plan and employment agreements for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved disposal of equipment and gifts (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 bank investment statements and minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 check register and financial report (5-0)
• Approved GAAP Audit (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved High School Fieldhouse Change Order #3 (5-0)
• Approved MOU between Board of Education and Stow Teachers Association (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to review administrative reports and approve a series of consent items. Key actions include authorizing bus bids and approving several educational service contracts.

• Resolution to authorize bids for up to 5 school bus chassis and bodies through Ohio Schools Council
• Credit Plus MOU for 2024-2025 with The University of Akron and Stark State College
• Service contracts for Learn Well and Harbor Education Services, LLC LEAP program
• Title I Non-Public Program Agreement with Woodridge Local Schools (Faith Islamic Academy)
• Approval of various gifts, including $1,000 to the Field House and $1,000 to the High School Baseball team

The Board approved several administrative contracts, personnel recommendations, and the creation of a Finance Committee. They also scheduled a School Finance Town Hall for April 29, 2024, and updated the regular board meeting start time to 6 p.m.

• Closed schools on April 8, 2024 for Eclipse Day (5-0)
• Created Finance Committee with members Binzel and Leissler (5-0)
• Approved University of Akron and Stark State College Credit Plus MOU for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved High School Field House weight room equipment and flooring (5-0)
• Scheduled School Finance Town Hall for April 29, 2024 at 6 p.m. (5-0)
• Moved Regular Board Meeting time to 6 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved amended Program of Studies for 2024-2025 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to adopt the agenda and vote on a contract with the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) for superintendent search services.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Vote to approve OSBA Superintendent Search Contract
• Comments from the audience (3-minute limit)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board adopted a contract with OSBA to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Other actions included the adoption of the meeting agenda and the formal adjournment of the session.

• Approved OSBA Superintendent Search Contract via Resolution #051-24 (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda via Resolution #030-24 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting via Resolution #031-24 (5-0)

Work Session/Regular Board Meeting

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including awarding $500 bonuses to substitutes, approving MOUs with the classified employees' association, and authorizing off-duty police officers to carry firearms on school grounds. A work session will cover board priorities, a student achievement liaison, committee updates, and a legislative update. The treasurer's consent agenda includes approval of December 2023 financial reports and minutes from prior meetings.

• Approval of $500 bonuses for 21 substitutes with 95% attendance
• Authorization for off-duty police officers to carry firearms in schools (CCW)
• Memoranda of Understanding with classified employees' association on transportation secretary and probationary periods
• Gifts totaling over $2,600 donated to various schools and programs
• Approval of December 2023 check register and financial reports

The Board affirmed a three-day suspension without pay for a public employee regarding conduct on May 8, 2023, while rescinding the basis of discipline for retaliation. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations, a new fund, and several contracts and agreements.

• Affirmed 3-day suspension without pay for public employee (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Interim Director of Special Services Contract (5-0)
• Approved Arcadia Infrastructure Group, LLC Agreement (5-0)
• Approved creation of new fund (5-0)
• Approved Auditor of State: Local Government Services Contract (5-0)
• Approved High School Fieldhouse Change Order (5-0)
• Approved Kent State University College Credit Plus MOU for 2024-2025 (5-0)

Organizational Meeting for 2024

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education held its organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, approve a $20,000 service fund, and authorize standing financial authorizations for 2024.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Approval of $20,000 board service fund
• Standing authorizations for Treasurer ($50,000-$100,000 bonds)
• Approval of FY25 Alternative Tax Budget
• Approval of 2024 Board meeting dates

The Board held its 2024 organizational meeting to elect leadership and approve administrative resolutions. The board appointed members to superintendent committees and approved the FY25 alternative tax budget.

• Elected Nancy Binzel as Board President
• Elected Pamela Wind as Board Vice President
• Approved FY25 Alternative Tax Budget (Resolution #006-24) (5-0)
• Approved OSBA Membership for the District (Resolution #007-24) (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Board of Education meeting dates (Resolution #008-24) (4-1)
• Authorized the advance of local taxes for Summit and Portage County (Resolution #009-24) (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent Committees for Policy, Safety, Technology, and Legislative representation (Resolution #005-24) (5-0)
• Adopted Standing Authorizations and removed item 14 (Resolutions #003-24 and #004-24) (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will meet to adopt the agenda and vote on approving the contract for Kristen Prough as Interim Superintendent. The meeting will also include a procedural pledge of allegiance and an executive session.

• Adoption of agenda
• Executive session for public employee employment
• Approval of Interim Superintendent Contract for Kristen Prough

The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss and approve an interim superintendent contract. The board also entered a brief executive session regarding the employment of a public employee.

• Adopted Resolution #010-24 to approve the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #011-24 to enter executive session to discuss public employee employment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #012-24 to approve the Interim Superintendent Contract (5-0)