Auburn Vocational Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Agenda February 5, 2019 6:30 pm

Item #1	Oath of Office of New Board Member

Mr. Kenneth Cahill

Item #2	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 #3	Pledge of Allegiance

Item #4	Approve Agenda

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #5	Approve Minutes of Last Meeting

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #6	Public Participation

Item #7	Administrative Reports

A. Great Big Home & Garden Show Open House & Student Recognition Thursday, February 7th from 6:30 pm – 8:00pm
Plant, Turf and Landscape Management & Construction Students recognition at 7:00 pm

B. National Technical Honor Society Induction – Rescheduled

February 20, 2019 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Presentation Center

Item #8	Recruitment/Curriculum Committee Report –
February 12, 2019‐ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Technology Learning Center ‐ Room 100

Item #9	Executive Session

for the purpose of considering
	the appointment,
	
ion, demotion, or compensation
	of public employees
	
employment,
	dismissal
	, d
	
or regulated individuals
	
a) Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G) (1), I hereby recommend that the Board make a motion to adjourn to executive session
iscipline, promot
, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee or regulated individual unless such person requests a public hearing.

b) Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (G)(2), I hereby recommend that the Board
	
	make a motion to adjourn to executive session to consider the purchase of property or the sale of property, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive bargaining advantage to a person whose private interest is adverse to the general public
	
	interest.

____ 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

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TREASURER’S AGENDA Item #10	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 December 31, 2018 are hereby rendered and include: Financial Summary, Appropriations Report, Monthly Comparison Report, Check Register, Bank Reconciliation, and Investment Report. (Attachment Item#10)

NO ACTION REQUIRED.

Item #11	Approve Donations

It is my recommendation that the Board approve the fire gear washer, hand tools and K12 gas saw from the Mentor Fire Department of Mentor, OH. This donation will benefit the Adult Workforce Firefighter programs.

It is my recommendation that the Board approve an assortment of fire hoses from Jefferson Township Fire Department of Dayton, OH. This donation will benefit the Adult Workforce Firefighter programs.

It is my recommendation that the Board approve stainless steel by‐product, buckets of scrap tubing and WPS standards thin gauge from Steris Corporation of Mentor, OH. This donation will benefit our Welding programs.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA

Item #12	Organizational Meeting Correction

Approve organizational meeting date correction for Tuesday, September 3rd and Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30 pm.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #13	Human Resources

Resolution to approve employment of the following Personnel items: Amendments, New Employees, Renewals, Supplemental, Substitutes, Separations and Student Intern positions. (Attachment Item #13)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #14	Approve Board Resolution to Abolish Exempt R.C. 3319.081 Nonteaching Position and Suspend Employment Contract

WHEREAS, the Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education (“Board”) adopted Board Policy 4131 (“Reduction in Staff”) pursuant to R.C. 3319.172 (“Reasonable Reductions in Nonteaching Employees”).

WHEREAS, Board Policy 4131, R.C. 3319.172, and applicable laws permit the Board to proceed in achieving a reduction in nonteaching staff by abolishing exempt R.C. 3319.081 nonteaching positions in accordance with the recommendation of Superintendent Brian Bontempo (“Superintendent”) who shall, within each pay classification affected, give preference first to nonteaching employees under continuing contracts and then to nonteaching employees on the basis of seniority.

WHEREAS, Board Policy 4131, R.C. 3319.172, and applicable laws permit the Board to proceed in achieving a reduction in the nonteaching staff by abolishing exempt R.C. 3319.081 nonteaching positions due to financial reasons affecting the Auburn Vocational School District.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Board Policy 4131, R.C. 3319.172, and applicable laws, the Superintendent recommends that the Board achieve a reduction in the exempt nonteaching staff at this February 5, 2019 regularly‐scheduled board meeting by abolishing the following exempt R.C. 3319.081 nonteaching position, effective February 6, 2019, due to financial reasons affecting the Auburn Vocational School District: Information Technology Technician.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Board Policy 4131, R.C. 3319.172, and applicable laws, the Superintendent recommendsthat the Board – after givingpreference first,within each pay classification affected, to exempt nonteaching employees under continuing contracts and then to exempt nonteaching employees on the basisof seniority – achieve a reduction inthenonteachingstaff at the February 5, 2019 regularly‐scheduled Board meeting by suspending the following exempt R.C. 3319.08 nonteaching contract, effective February 6, 2019, due to financial reasons affecting the Auburn Vocational School District: Tim Bakale.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Board Policy 4131, R.C. 3319.172, and applicable laws, the Board hereby (1) accepts the Superintendent’s abolishment recommendation and (2) abolishes the following exempt R.C. 3319.081 nonteaching position, effective February 6, 2019, due to financial reasons affecting the Auburn Vocational School District: Information Technology Technician.

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Board Policy 4131, R.C. 3319.172, and applicable laws, the Board hereby (1) accepts the Superintendent’s suspension recommendation; (2) determines that the selection for the reduction in force occurred after giving preference first, within each pay classification affected, to exempt nonteaching employees under continuing contracts and then to exempt nonteaching employees on the basis of seniority; and (3) suspends the following exempt R.C. 3319.081 nonteaching contract, effective February 6, 2019, due to financial reasons affecting the Auburn Vocational School District: Tim Bakale.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #15	Approve Datastory Services Agreement

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the Datastory Service Agreement to expanding our strategic planning efforts to incorporate the use of location intelligence as a key component of the planning process and business decision making.	The focus will be on the development of programming, curriculum and access points to best meet the needs students and adult learners with the communities in their region. The total fee for the services is $13,955. An additional payment of $4,500 for Optional Data Presentation. (Attachment #15)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #16	Approve CollaborativePartners Consulting Services

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the proposal and quote for retained consulting services with CollaborativePartners. (Attachment Item #16)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item# 17	Approve Amended Shared Technology Services Agreement between the Madison Local School District Board of Education and Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education

It is my recommendation that the Board approved the amended shared services agreement between Madison Local School District Board of Education and Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education. (Attachment Item #17)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #18	 Approve a Resolution to adopt the Amended Lease Agreement and Sublease Agreement

It is my recommendation that the Board approve a resolution to adopt the Amended Lease Agreement and Sublease Agreement ‐ Lessor Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education, Lessee/Sublessor Lake Geauga Computer Association, and Sublessee Geauga County Educational Service Center Governing Board, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. (Attachment Item #18)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #19	Consent Agenda: Contracts/Affiliation Agreements Resolution to approve the following contracts and affiliation agreements:
a. Business Partnership Affiliation Agreements (Attachment Item #19A)

GAR Paving	Pep Manufacturing, Inc.	Vanguard CNC Laser Cutting

b. Partnership Agreement Lakeland Community College (Attachment Item #19B)

Partnership Agreement between Auburn Career Center and Lakeland Community College for college credit plus.

A consent agenda provide for a more efficient use of time. Any Board member can remove a Consent Agenda item to be discussed and voted on individually.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #20	Other

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #21	Adjourn

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Please Notice Enclosures: Attachments Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2019 @ 6:30 pm

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