Jennifer Stano Pelko

The board meeting serves to address administrative and educational matters germane to the Strongsville Board of Education. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Strongsville Administration Building.

The 'Foundations for the Future Facility Plan' outlines a multi-year strategy to modernize and optimize elementary school facilities for Strongsville City Schools. The plan addresses aging infrastructure, space constraints, and safety concerns by consolidating from five to four elementary schools. Key initiatives include constructing three new elementary schools, renovating Kinsner Elementary School, and establishing a centralized preschool facility at the Morasi Elementary School site. The plan aims to provide modern, safe, and ADA-compliant learning environments, manage growing student enrollment, and ensure fiscal responsibility for the community. The full project implementation is scheduled for completion by Fall 2031.

The board discussed district goals, facilities development committee recommendations regarding education visioning, and financial updates, including an improved credit rating and a tax rate resolution reducing bond levies. The superintendent provided updates on the secondary math coach role, ESSER fund allocations, and the future of the SOLO Academy. Additionally, the board approved participation in the ODOT cooperative purchasing program for road salt, accepted a staff resignation, discontinued the COVID dashboard, and reviewed the wellness policy revisions.

The board meeting agenda included several items including an update on the building instructional plan, recognition of the girls' soccer team, and various financial actions such as approving budget revisions and the establishment of a petty cash fund for the Early Learning Preschool. Additionally, the board considered the approval of the high school program of studies and middle school curriculum guide, authorized participation in a cooperative school bus purchasing program, accepted donations for the local elementary school, approved overnight travel for the DECA club, and addressed human resources actions including personnel appointments and substitute hiring.

The meeting featured recognitions for outgoing board members and state qualifying student athletes. The Treasurer's report included approvals for student activity budget revisions, amended permanent appropriations, and a settlement agreement with Westbridge Properties LLC. The Superintendent's report covered a public hearing for school calendars, the approval of a lease agreement with the Strongsville Lacrosse Association, and curriculum updates including student fee revisions and upcoming student travel. Human resources actions addressed retirements, new personnel appointments, contract changes, medical leaves, and chaperone approvals. Additionally, the board discussed the memorandum of understanding with the Strongsville Education Association, liaison reports, committee reports, and professional development expenses.