Aurora Board of Education - 4/28/2025

Aurora (OH) City Schools Board of Education
​April 28, 2025

Aurora City Schools Board of Education
April 28, 2025
Conference Center – 199 W. Pioneer

1. Special Reports/Recognitions
   
   1. Recognition of Rotary International of Aurora Exhibit A-1 – motion carries.
      

Students of the Month 
Hearing of Public on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items 

1. Approval of Minutes
   
   1. Special Meetings of March 6, 2025, March 10, 2025, and Regular Meeting of March 17, 2025 – motion carries.
      
2. Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum
   
   1. Superintendent Mike Roberto – discussion of renewal operating levy, school funding, and the budget bill including the 30% cap on carryover funds for districts to hold. Included contact information for state legislators. 
      
   2. Assistant Superintendent Milcetich – review of testing (see attached slides)
      
   3. Presentation from Leighton Principal, Michelle Nizen (see attached slides)
      
3. Treasurer’s Report/Recommendations
   
   1. Resolution to Approve Financial Statements and Reports – Exhibit D-1 – Motion carries.
      
   2. Resolution to Accept Audit Report July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 – Exhibit D-2. Motion carries.
      
   3. Resolution to Accept Them and Now – LLA Therapy $7,819.00 – Exhibit D-3. Motion carries.
      
4. New Business
   
   1. Resolution to Accept Gifts and Contributions – Motion carries.
      
      1. JAQ Café LLC donated $100 towards Gymnastics program
         
      2. J&S Packaging donated $2,500 to the Aurora Baseball program
         
   2. Resolutions to Approve Staff Resignations and/or Recommendations 
      
      1. Resolution to Accept Resignations EXHIBIT E-1-b-01 – motion carries.
         
         1. Sue Miller (bus driver) retirement effective April 1, 2025
            
         2. Mary Lombardo (bus driver) retirement effective April 1, 2025
            
         3. Lynnette Schoeman (LEA Building Secretary) resignation effective April 4, 2025
            
         4. Carla Hoover (LEA Cafeteria Shrt hr) resignation effective March 28, 2025
            
         5. Mariah George (LES MD Paraeducator) resignation effective April 2, 2025
            
         6. Ryan Beaumont (HMS Assistant Principal) resignation effective July 31, 2025
            
         7. Lynne Lewis (AHS Paraeducator) retirement effective April 15, 2025
            
         8. Katherine Bonnette (LES Cafeteria) resignation effective April 15, 2025
            
         9. Tim Bladon (Bus Paraprofessional) – Resignation effective March 31, 2025
            
         10. Shelly Sapp (LES Paraeducator) resignation effective April 30, 2024
             
         11. Taylor Jayson (MES Teacher) resignation effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year
             
         12. Sherri Beresford (HMS Math/Stem) resignation effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year 
             
      2. Resolution to Approve Long Term Substitute EXHIBIT E-1-b-02 Teachers for 2024-25 – motion carries
         
         1. Isaiah Patton
            
         2. Carolyn Renee Benavente
            
         3. Daniel Collins
            
         4. Sarah Fillimon
            
         5. Lei Ramos
            
      3. Resolution to Non-Renew Contract EXHIBIT E-1-b-03 – motion carries
         
         1. Kathleen Snitzer
            
         2. Christina Ezzo
            
         3. Shannon Tack
            
         4. Erika Wolford
            
      4. Resolution to Approve Introductory Appointment EXHIBIT E-1-b-04 Of Support Staff – motion carries
         
         1. Mariah George (LES Building Secretary) Effective April 3, 2025
            
         2. Carla Hover (LES MD Paraeducator) Effective March 31, 2025
            
         3. Susan Bernstein (LES MD Paraeducator) Effective April 3, 2025
            
         4. Thomas Walter (Bus Driver) effective April 7, 2025
            
         5. Katie Bonnette (LES cafeteria) effective April 14, 2025
            
         6. Brad Lanscioni (AHS Cafeteria) Effective April 14, 2025
            
         7. Jeff Lebas (Transportation) effective April 1, 2025
            
      5. Resolution to Approve Teacher Continuing Contract EXHIBIT E-1-b-05 – motion carries
         
         1. Alicia Antol
            
         2. Jeremy Johnson
            
         3. Elaine Martin
            
         4. Christopher Reisner 
            
      6. Resolution to Award Teachers One Year Teacher Contracts for 2025-26 EXHIBIT E-1-b-06 – motion carries
         
         1. Mackenzie Butash
            
         2. Kaitlin Catalani
            
         3. Anne Tuleta
            
         4. Claire Kunkel
            
         5. Caitlin Lanese
            
         6. Ashley Roche
            
         7. Jilliam Mt. Castle
            
         8. Eric Johnnisson
            
         9. Rebecca Wuinn
            
         10. Jamie Blakey
             
         11. Karina Morrison
             
      7. Resolution to Award Teachers 2-year Limited Contract for 2025-26 & 2026-27 EXHIBIT E-1-b-07 - motion carries
         
         1. Lindsey Ambrosia
            
         2. Tyler Best
            
         3. Natalie Brasiel
            
         4. Cody Calhoun
            
         5. Ross Downing
            
         6. J. Fuentes-Gonzalos
            
         7. Rosemarie Griffin
            
         8. Lilly Hartman
            
         9. Eric Head
            
         10. Amanda Janosik
             
         11. Kenzie E. Janosik
             
         12. Lindsay M. Julien
             
         13. Eleni Karakostas
             
         14. Jane Ann P. Keenan
             
         15. Andrew J. Knapp
             
         16. Alan Krontz
             
         17. Benjamin Mack
             
         18. Kara Martin
             
         19. Katie Mastri
             
         20. Cara B. Morelos
             
         21. Sarah Most
             
         22. Edwin A. Nabring
             
         23. Claudia Schnur
             
         24. Brooke Simmons
             
         25. Julia L. Smerkar
             
         26. Gwenn Tierney
             
         27. Colton Tirpak
             
         28. Eric Can Raepenbusch
             
         29. Alessandra D. Vinkler
             
         30. Ranneth Yaeger
             
         31. Lindsay E. Yusko
             
      8. Resolution to Take Notice of Expiration of Supplemental and Extended Time Contracts EXHIBIT E-1-b-08 – motion carries
         
      9. Resolution to Employ Specialist for the 2025-26 School Year EXHIBIT E-1-b-09 – motion carries
         
         1. Kathleen A Christian (CES Math Specialist) effective August 11, 2025
            
         2. Rachel Gardner (LES Literacy Specialist) effective August 11, 2025
            
         3. Julie E. Morris (CES Math Specialist) Effective August 11, 2025
            
         4. Michelle Hart (LES Math Specialist) Effective August 11, 2025
            
         5. Chelsie Tackett (LES Literacy Specialist) Effective August 11, 2025
            
         6. Shannon McVey (AHS ARC Specialist) Effective August 11, 2025
            
         7. Christina Tartabini (HMS Literacy Specialist) Effective August 11, 2025
            
         8. Corrine Mack (HMS Math Specialist) Effective August 11, 2025
            
      10. Resolution to Approve Leave of Absence EXHIBIT E-1-b-10 – motion carries
          
          1. Ivett Monastero – medical leave of absence effective March 31 – April 25, 2025
             
          2. Mikayla Hutchins – medical leave of absence effective March 31-May 30, 2025
             
          3. Chelsea Russ – Parental leave of absence effective for the 2025-2026 school year
             
      11. Resolution to Award Summer 2025 Supplemental Contracts To District Personnel EXHIBIT E-1-b-11 – motion carries
          
          1. AHS Summer School Teachers
             
             1. Shannon McVay
                
             2. Michelle Dirda
                
             3. Jessica Tresko
                
             4. Heidi McKenzie
                
             5. Jennifer Sferra
                
          2. Elementary Summer School Teachers
             
             1. Becky Quinn
                
             2. Laura Arters
                
             3. Jennifer Bindus
                
             4. Lindsay Julien
                
             5. Mackenzie Butash
                
             6. Jodie Roscoe
                
             7. Julie Morris
                
             8. Valli Stauffer
                
             9. Kathy Christian
                
             10. Dana McNally
                 
             11. Lisa Leone
                 
          3. Special Education
             
             1. Nicole Iseman
                
             2. Victor Torres
                
             3. Laura Arters
                
             4. Jilliam Mt. Castle
                
             5. Megan Halko
                
             6. Claire Kunkle
                
             7. Kaitlin Catalani
                
             8. Ali Vinkler
                
             9. Caitlin Lanese
                
          4. Para-Educators
             
             1. Addie Schweickert
                
             2. Kelly Rentfrow
                
             3. Eileen Moran
                
             4. Mackenzie Ullrich
                
             5. Janice Bell
                
             6. Jeannie Loferski
                
             7. Taylor Paugh
                
          5. Assessment Team Summer
             
             1. Tyler Best
                
             2. Lauren Barker
                
             3. Megan Janzig
                
             4. Caitlin Lanese
                
          6. K-Camp Summer
             
             1. Laurie Kidwelll
                
             2. Ashley Verholtz
                
             3. Kenzie Jaworski
                
      12. Resolution to Award Supplemental Contracts to Non District Personnel 2025-26 EXHIBIT E-1-b-12 – motion carries
          
          1. Steve VanderSchie AHS Swimming & Diving Head Coach
             
      13. Resolution to Approve Event Worker EXHIBIT E-1-b-13  - motion carries
          
          1. Kriten Lembo
             
      14. Resolution to Approve Support Subs for 2024-25 EXHIBIT E-1-b-14  - motion carries
          
          1. Kathleen Yates
             
          2. Stacia Crawford
             
          3. Nicole Funk-Rogers
             
          4. Audra D’Amato
             
      15. Resolution to approve New 1yr Limited Contracts For 2025-26 School Year EXHIBIT E-1-b-15 – motion carries
          
          1. Kristen Lembo (HMS Science Teacher)
             
          2. Melissa Eaton (HMS French Teacher)
             
          3. Jacqueline Pawlowski (District nurse)
             
          4. Erin McElroy (LES 5th Grade Teacher)
             
          5. Sarah Filimon (LES Interventionist)
             
          6. Kegan Sheely (AHS Science Teacher)
             
          7. Grant Heil (AHS Science Teacher)
             
          8. Katie Beaumont (HMS ELA Teacher)
             
      16. Resolution to Approve New Administration Contract EXHIBIT E-1-b-16  - motion carries
          
          1. Ashley Pacholewski – thanked the school board, students, and community. Looking forward to working in the Greenhosue!
             
      17. Resolution to Approve Staff Termination EXHIBIT E-1-b-17  - motion carries
          
          1. Heather Rebecchi – job abandonment
             
   3. Resolution to Approve Policy DJC, Bidding Requirement EXHIBIT E-1-c  - motion carries
      
   4. Resolution to Approve Staff Appreciation Week EXHIBIT E-1-d  - motion carries
      
   5. Resolution to Approve Policy JEDC Religious Released Time for Religious Instruction EXHIBIT E-1-e – Motion carries
      

2. Discussion Items
F. Board Items
Adjournment

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