Parma City School District Board Of Education Meeting 3-28-2011

The Parma City School District Board of Education held a meeting on March 28, 2011, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key topics included the financial implications of implementing an all-day kindergarten program aimed at retaining students and recouping lost funding, as well as the potential purchase of new school buses due to fleet aging and anticipated needs related to school consolidation. The board approved multiple resolutions, including supplemental appropriations, contracts for underwriting credit with the Parma Area Community Television Network, and participation in a cooperative purchase for school bus chassis and bodies. Additionally, the board authorized an agreement for the non-routine use of school buses during summer 2011 and discussed the use of gymnasium facilities in coordination with the City of Seven Hills. Personnel matters, including administrative appointments and retirements, were also addressed. The meeting included public inquiries about transportation services and facility use, with commitments to provide further clarifications. Overall, the meeting focused on fiscal responsibility, resource management, and planning for future operational needs within the district.