Auburn Vocational Board of Education Agenda November 7, 2019 6:30 pm

Item #1	Roll Call

____ Mrs. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Mrs. Mary Javins

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Mr. Ken Klima

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Mr. Paul Stefanko

____ Mr. Terry Sedivy

____ Mr. Erik Walter

____ Mrs. Mary Wheeler

Item #2	Pledge of Allegiance

Item #3	Approve Agenda

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #4	Approve Minutes of October 1, 2019 Regular Board Meeting

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #5	Executive Session

Motion for the Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education (“Board”) to recess into consecutive executive sessions pursuant to R.C. 121.22(G) for the following purposes, in no particular order: (1) conferencing with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending court action and (2) preparing for negotiations with public employees concerning their compensation and other terms and conditions of their employment. Upon conclusion of this executive session, the Board President shall gavel the Board back into open session at this location. All matters discussed in this executive session are designated to the public officials and employees as confidential pursuant to R.C. 102.03(B) because of the status of the proceedings and/or the circumstances under which the information will be received, and preserving its confidentiality is necessary to the proper conduct of government business.

____ Mrs. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Mrs. Mary Javins

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Mr. Ken Klima

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Mr. Paul Stefanko

Time In: _______________________

Time Out: ______________________

____ Mr. Terry Sedivy

____ Mr. Erik Walter

____ Mrs. Mary Wheeler

Item #6	Public Participation

Item #7	Administrative Report

 Holiday Buffet – December 3, 2019 ~ 6:00 pm ~ Save the Date  Poinsettia Sale Begins – December 2, 2019
 Associate Districts Board Member Representative Resolution Reminder

Item #8	Potential Reductions for the 2020‐21 School Year

TREASURER’S AGENDA

Item #9	Render Financial Reports

ORC 3313.29‐The treasurer shall render a statement to the Board and to the superintendent of the school district, monthly, or more often if required, showing the revenues and receipts from whatever sources derived, the various appropriations made by the board, the expenditures and disbursements therefrom, the purposes thereof, the balances remaining in each appropriation, and the assets and liabilities of the school district. The financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2019 are hereby rendered and include: Financial Summary, Appropriations Report, Monthly Comparison Report, Check Register, Bank Reconciliation, and Investment Report. (Attachment Item #9)

No Action Required.

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Item #10	Approve Donations

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the donation of 12 Sheet Crosscut Paper Shredder from David L. Cowen of Mentor, Ohio. This item is for our Criminal Justice & Security program.

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the monetary donation of $500.00 from Northern Ohio Classic Chevy Club of Willoughby, Ohio.

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve various weld wire, titanium, Nickel, Postalloy 45 small metal material – 321SS, Hastelloy, 310SS and Brass from Regal Industries, Inc., of Painesville Twp., Ohio.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA

Item #11	Human Resources

Resolution to approve employment of the following Personnel items: Amendments, New Employees, Renewals, Supplementals, Substitutes, Separations and Student Intern positions. (Attachment Item #11)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #12	Approve Resolution to Abolish Sports Medicine Instructor Teaching Position and Suspend Teaching Contract

WHEREAS, the Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education (“Board”) adopted Board Policy 3131 (“Reduction in Staff”) pursuant to R.C. 3319.17 (“Reduction in Number of Teachers”).

WHEREAS, Board Policy 3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement between the Board and the Career and Technical Association (“Master Agreement”), and applicable laws permit the Board to proceed in achieving a reduction in Career and Technical Association (“CATA”) teaching staff by abolishing CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching positions in accordance with the recommendation of Superintendent Brian Bontempo (“Superintendent”).

WHEREAS, Board Policy 3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement, and applicable laws permit the Board to proceed in achieving a reduction in CATA teaching staff by abolishing CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching positions due to decreased enrollment of pupils, territorial changes affecting the Auburn Vocational School District, and other due or just cause, including financial reasons.

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WHEREAS, notice was issued to Virginia Gontero – prior to the November 7, 2019 regularly‐scheduled board meeting – that the Superintendent intended to recommend that the Board abolish the CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching position of Sports Medicine Instructor and suspend Virginia Gontero’s CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching contract, effective June 30, 2020, at the November 7, 2019 regularly‐scheduled board meeting due to decreased enrollment of pupils, territorial changes affecting the Auburn Vocational School District, and other due or just cause, including financial reasons.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Board Policy 3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement, and applicable laws; the Superintendent recommends that the Board achieve a reduction in CATA teaching staff at the November 7, 2019 regularly‐scheduled board meeting by abolishing the CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching position of Sports Medicine Instructor, effective June 30, 2020, due to decreased enrollment of pupils, territorial changes affecting the Auburn Vocational School District, and other due or just cause, including financial reasons.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Board Policy 3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement, and applicable laws; the Superintendent has recommended and is recommending that the Board – after giving preference first, within each teaching field affected, to CATA teachers on continuing contracts – achieve a reduction in the CATA teaching staff at the November 7, 2019 regularly‐scheduled board meeting by suspending the CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching contract of Virginia Gontero, effective June 30, 2020, due to decreased enrollment of pupils, territorial changes affecting the Auburn Vocational School District, and other due or just cause, including financial reasons.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to Board Policy 3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement, and applicable laws; the Board (1) hereby accepts the Superintendent’s abolishment recommendations and (2) hereby abolishes the CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching position of Sports Medicine Instructor, effective June 30, 2020, due to decreased enrollment of pupils, territorial changes affecting the Auburn Vocational School District, and other due or just cause, including financial reasons.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to Board Policy 3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement, and applicable laws; the Board (1) hereby accepts the Superintendent’s suspension recommendations; (2) hereby determines that the selection for layoff occurred after giving preference first, within each teaching field affected, to CATA teachers on continuing contracts; and (3) hereby suspends the CATA R.C. 3319.08 teaching contract of Virginia Gontero, effective June 30, 2020, due to decreased enrollment of pupils, territorial changes affecting the Auburn Vocational School District, and other due or just cause, including financial reasons.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item#13	Policies Modifications: Second/Final Reading

I recommend that the Board of Education make the following policy modifications to the Auburn Vocational Board of Education Policy Manual. Original policy can be reviewed by visiting the Board Policy website at https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/aubcc/Board.nsf/Public and clicking on the policy number. (Attachment Item #13)

Section
	Title
	Revised/New/Delete
	
Administration 1310
	Employment of Treasurer
	Revised
	
Administration 1340
	Non‐Reemployment of the Treasurer
	Revised
	
Property 7300
	Disposition of Real Property/Personal Property
	Revised

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #14	Approve 2019‐2020 Revised Purpose Statement/Activity Budget

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following revised purpose statement/activity for the 2019‐2020 school year.

Program
	Acct. Number
	Last Year Balance 6/30/19
	Revenue Anticipated
	
Teaching Professions Pathway Jr./Sr.
	200‐945A
	$1,099.29
	$1,850.00

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #15	Consent Agenda: Contracts/Affiliation Agreements Resolution to approve the following contracts and affiliation agreements:

a. Practical Nursing Affiliation Agreement

Caring Heart of the Valley

b. Business Partnership Affiliation Agreements (Attachment Item #15B)

c. National Healthcareer Association (Attachment Item #15C)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #16	Executive Session

Motion for the Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education (“Board”) to recess into consecutive executive sessions pursuant to R.C. 121.22(G) for the following purposes, in no particular order: (1) conferencing with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending court action and (2) preparing for negotiations with public employees concerning their compensation and other terms and conditions of their employment. Upon conclusion of this executive session, the Board President shall gavel the Board back into open session at this location. All matters discussed in this executive session are designated to the public officials and employees as confidential pursuant to R.C. 102.03(B) because of the status of the proceedings and/or the circumstances under which the information will be received, and preserving its confidentiality is necessary to the proper conduct of government business.

____ Mrs. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Mrs. Mary Javins

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Mr. Ken Klima

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Mr. Paul Stefanko

Time In: _______________________

Time Out: ______________________

____ Mr. Terry Sedivy

____ Mr. Erik Walter

____ Mrs. Mary Wheeler

Item #17	Other

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #18	Adjourn

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Please Notice Enclosures: Attachments

Holiday Buffet @ 6:00 pm Auburn Room Restaurant &
Regular Board Meeting December 3, 2019 @ 7:00 pm Classroom 9A

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