Regular Meeting
April 16, 2025
High School Auditorium6:00 PM ~ Regular Meeting This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Public participation is governed by Board Bylaw 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings.
Agenda
Opening Items
Recognition
President's Announcements
Board Areas of Responsiblity
Superintendent's Communications
Treasurer's Communications
Community Communications
Consent Agenda
RESOLVE to approve certified personnel recommendations.
RESOLVE to approve classified personnel recommendations.
RESOLVE to approve the check register and bank reconciliation for March 2025 as attached.
RESOLVE to accept donations as presented.
RESOLVE to approve the minutes from the March 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting as attached.
RESOLVE to approve Superintendent's consent items A-E.
Superintendent's Recommendations
RESOLVE to adopt Board Policy 2111, as attached, at a single meeting of the Board of Education pursuant to Board Bylaw 0131 in the best interest and welfare of students and employees of the District.
RESOLVE to approve Administrative Guideline and Form Revisions as attached.
RESOLVE to Adopt Revised Board Policies - Final Reading
RESOLVE to approve the High School textbook adoption as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the High School Robotics Team Trip Proposal as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the Middle School Robotics Trip Proposal as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the 2024-2025 TLC Pupil Transportation Agreement as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the SR Trans School Transportation Agreement as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the 2024-2025 Education Alternative Agreement as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the 2025-2026 Suburban School Transportation Agreement as attached.
Treasurer's Recommendations
RESOLVE to approve the tax rate resolution as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the Voucher Joinder Resolution as attached.
RESOLVE to approve the attached list for asset disposal through public auction.
Closing Items
RESOLVE to adjourn the meeting
Minutes
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Dosen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mrs. Galek, Mrs. Kramer, Absent, Mrs. Kwiatkowski, Ms. O'Mara, Mr. Dosen
-Mrs. Kramer arrived at 6:04 p.m.
Recognition
President's Announcements
Board Areas of Responsibility
Superintendent's Communications
Treasurer's Communications
Community Communications
Resolution 2025-40 - Consent Agenda
Resolution 2025-41 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-42 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-43 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-44 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-45 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-46 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-47 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-48 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-49 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-50 - Superintendent's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-51 - Treasurer's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-52 - Treasurer's Recommendations
Resolution 2025-53 - Treasurer's Recommendations
Announcement of Meetings
Adjournment
2. Recognition
4. Board Areas of Responsibility
5. Superintendent's Communications
A. Announcements and Presentations
A. Monthly CFO Report
B. Cash Position and Annual Spending Plan Reports
7. Community Communications
A. Hearing of the Public
8. Consent Agenda
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-40 as follows:
A. Certified Recommendations
B. Classified Recommendations
C. Check Register and Bank Reconciliation
D. Donations
E. Minutes
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-40 adopted.
9. Superintendent's Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-41 as follows:
A. Revised Board Policy ~ First Reading
B. Revised Board Policy
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-41 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-42 as follows:
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-42 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-43 as follows:
D. Revised Board Policy ~ Final Reading
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-43 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-44 as follows:
E. High School Textbook Adoption
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-44 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-45 as follows:
F. High School Robotics Team Trip Proposal
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-45 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-46 as follows:
G. Middle School Robotics Team Trip Proposal
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-46 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-47 as follows:
H. TLC Pupil Transportation Agreement
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-47 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-48 as follows:
I. SR Trans Transportation Agreement
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-48 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-49 as follows:
J. Education Alternative Agreement
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-49 adopted.
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-50 as follows:
K. Suburban School Transportation Agreement
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
The President declared Resolution 2025-50 adopted.
10. Treasurer's Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-51 as follows:
A. Tax Rate Resolution
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-52 as follows:
B. Voucher Joinder Resolution
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, No
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adopt Resolution 2025-53 as follows:
C. Asset Disposal
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
A. Announcement of Meetings
Organizational Meeting - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Adjournment
Motion by Mrs. Kwiatkowski, seconded by Mrs. Kramer to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Galek, yes; Mrs. Kramer, yes; Mrs. Kwiatkowski, yes; Ms. O'Mara, yes; Mr. Dosen, yes
Motion carried.
Meeting Summary:
The Brecksville Broadview Heights City School District Board of Education met on April 16, 2025, at the High School Auditorium. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, noting one member, Ellen Kramer, would be arriving a few minutes late. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing outstanding student achievements. The Robotics Team 2011 was lauded for securing their fourth consecutive state title, winning across all categories, and preparing for the World Championship. The Gymnastics team received accolades for their 22nd straight state championship win, with several individuals highlighted for their state-level accomplishments. The Wrestling team was recognized for finishing third in state duals, ranking 24th nationally, and setting a school record with ten state place winners. Swimming and Diving athletes were also honored, including para-swimmer Lucas Culotta for his multiple state championship titles, Broc Rousseau for achieving the highest state diving placement in school history for boys, and Rachel Kirin for winning the state diving championship while also being part of the state champion gymnastics team. Board members expressed profound pride in the students, coaches (many of whom are also teachers), and parents, acknowledging the exceptional level of success across the district's programs.
Following recognitions, the Board reviewed updates across various areas. Legislative concerns included the potential end of the Fair School Funding Plan and a new proposal capping district carryover balances, which could negatively impact finances and increase reliance on local levies. Updates from the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center highlighted student competitions and program name changes. Curriculum updates noted the completion of elementary OST testing, administrator attendance at an AI conference, and the transparent process for adopting new high school textbooks for AP Human Geography and American History. The Finance committee reported a successful state audit. Various board policies underwent review, including first and final readings concerning Title VI compliance and administrative guidelines. The BBH Schools Foundation announced upcoming senior awards and staff grant opportunities. PSO activities included after-prom planning, a middle school book fair, and elementary school initiatives like the "Gifts and Goals" program and Earth Week. The Permanent Improvement committee discussed the Campus Master Plan, particularly the new entrance drive from the former Hilton site aimed at easing traffic, with completion expected by the end of the 2025 calendar year.
The Superintendent's report highlighted the new district website launch, clarified the timeline for the Hilton entrance project, and thanked students involved in the meeting's technical production. The Treasurer presented the March 2025 financial report, noting potentially lower-than-projected real estate tax collections due to increased delinquencies, though expenditures were tracking well. Significant concern was voiced regarding proposed state legislation limiting cash carryover balances, which could severely impact cash flow and limit investment earnings that help extend the levy cycle.
The consent agenda, including personnel recommendations, financial reports, donations, and minutes, was approved. Action items under the Superintendent's recommendations involved adopting revised board policies (including one under emergency status for Title VI compliance), approving administrative guidelines, adopting new high school textbooks, approving robotics team trips to the World Championships, and approving several transportation and educational placement agreements for students with special needs. Under the Treasurer's recommendations, the Board approved the annual tax rate resolution, voted 4-1 to join the "Vouchers Hurt Ohio" lawsuit challenging the state's voucher program expansion, and approved the disposal of surplus assets via public auction.
Finally, the Board announced the next regular meeting for May 28th, 2025, and adjourned the meeting.