Auburn Vocational Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Agenda November 7, 2024 6:30 pm

Item #1	Roll Call

____ Mr. Todd Albright

____ Ms. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Ms. Neysa Gaskins

____ Mr. Thomas Hach

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Ms. Sherry Maruschak

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Ms. Barb Rayburn

____ Ms. Mary Wheeler

Item #2	Pledge of Allegiance

Item #3	Approve Agenda Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #4	Approve Minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

Item #5	Administrative Report(s)

● December 3rd Board Dinner @ 6:15 pm in the Auburn Room Restaurant

Item #6	Facilities - Update

Item #7	Public Participation

Item #8	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 for the following purposes: (1) the dismissal or discipline of a public employee or of icial pursuant to R.C. 121.22 (G)(1) and (2) the compensation of a public employee(s) or of icial(s). Upon conclusion of these executive sessions, the Board President shall gavel the Board back into open session at this location.	All matters discussed in these executive sessions are designated to the public of icials and employees as con idential pursuant to R.C. 102.03(B) because of the status of the precessings and/or the circumstances under which the information will be received, and preserving its con identiality is necessary to the proper conduct of government business.

____ Mr. Todd Albright

____ Ms. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Ms. Neysa Gaskins

____ Mr. Thomas Hach

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Ms. Sherry Maruschak

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Ms. Barb Rayburn

____ Ms. Mary Wheeler

Motion _________________________

Second _________________________

Time In: __________________

Time Out: _________________

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  inancial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024 are hereby rendered and include: Financial Summary, Appropriations Report, Monthly Comparison Report, Check Register, Bank Reconciliation, and Investment Report. (Attachment #9)

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Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

Item #10	Approve Five-Year Forecast

It is my recommendation that the Board approve the FY2025-2029 Five-Year Forecast. The forecast and assumptions were sent to the Board electronically and they are believed to represent the most probable scenario for the forecast period. Raises have been assumed for the period of 7/1/24-6/30/27 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the contractual agreement between the Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education and the Career and Technical Association (C.A.T.A.) In the remaining two (2) years of the forecast, raises have not been assumed; however, steps and educational advancement continue to be estimated. Foundation funding has been projected based on the current state aid estimates provided by the Department of Education and the Of ice of Budget and Management for FY 2024-2025. (Attachment #10)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #11	Approve Amended Certi icate of Estimated Resources with Amended Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the Amended Certi icate of Estimated	Resources	with	Amended	Appropriations	for	 iscal year	2024-2025. (Attachment #11)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #12	Approve 2024-2025 Purpose Statement/Activity Budgets

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following purpose statements/activity for the 2024-2025 school year.

Program
	
Fund Number
	
Last Year Balance 7/1/24
	
Revenue Anticipated

DECA
	
200-930A
	
$ 0.00
	
$3,000.00

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

Item #13 Approve the Removal from Inventory

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the disposal of the following obsolete property per Policy #7310 and return back to Middle ield Fire per MOU dated December 6, 2017. (Attachment # 13)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #14	Approve Board Policies

It is my recommendation the Board of Education approve the resolution pursuant to Bylaw 0131, the Auburn Vocational School District Board of Education hereby adopts the revised policies as presented to the Board by the Superintendent and Treasurer at this regular meeting. The Superintendent and Treasurer are directed to advise NEOLA to immediately update the policies pursuant to the instant resolution. (Attachment #14)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

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Item #15	Approve Donation(s)

It is my recommendation to approve the following donation:

Donation of 4 sublimation tumblers, 2 photo slates, 4 sublimation banners, 2 sublimation mouse pads, 12 sublimation car coasters, and 9 sublimation mugs from Nicole Andrews of Madison, OH. This donation will bene it the Marketing Business Applications program.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA

Item #16	Resolution to Increase Compensation for Administrative & Exempt Employees

It is my recommendation to approve the following resolution to authorize and approve compensation increases for employees in certain exempt and administrative positions,

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize and approve compensation increases to certain employees who hold exempt and administrative positions with the Auburn Career Center; and

WHEREAS, the Board believes an increase in compensation is required to maintain the operations and continuity of services, and to continue to support the needs of the Auburn Career Center; and

WHEREAS, the Board believes it is in the best interests of the Auburn Career Center to increase the compensation of employees who hold exempt and administrative positions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that:

Section 1. The Board hereby authorizes and approves compensation increases for employees who hold the following exempt and administrative positions with the Auburn Career Center:

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Maintenance Supervisor Marketing and Public Relations Kitchen Supervisor
Executive Administrative Assistant/EMIS

Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes and approves compensation increases for employees who hold the speci ic exempt and administrative positions identi ied in Section 1 of this Resolution in the following manner:

Four percent (4%) of the FY-24 annual salary plus (1.5%) step increase, effective August 1, 2024;
Four percent (4%) of the FY-25 annual salary plus (1.5%) step increase, effective August 1, 2025; and
Four percent (4%) of the FY-26 annual salary plus (1.5%) step increase, effective August 1, 2026

Section 3. The Board hereby authorizes the President of the Board, the
Vice-President of the Board, its Superintendent/Chief Executive Of icer, and/or its Treasurer to take all actions as may be necessary to implement and carry out this Resolution

Section 4. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public or in executive session as permitted by Ohio law.

Section 5. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

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Item #17	Resolution to Increase Compensation for Administration

It is my recommendation to approve the following resolution to authorize and approve compensation increases for employees in certain administration positions,

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize and approve compensation increases to certain employees who hold administration positions with the Auburn Career Center; and

WHEREAS, the Board believes an increase in compensation is required to maintain the operations and continuity of services, and to continue to support the needs of the Auburn Career Center; and

WHEREAS, the Board believes it is in the best interests of the Auburn Career Center to increase the compensation of employees who hold administration positions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that:

Section 1. The Board hereby authorizes and approves compensation increases for employees who hold the following administration positions with the Auburn Career Center:
Assistant Treasurer LPN Coordinator
Director of Industrial Trades Director of Special Education
Assistant Director of Adult Workforce Operations/Director of Business Partnerships
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant Director of Adult Workforce Programs/Director of Public Safety
Director of High School
Director of Adult Workforce Education
Director of Career Development & Enrollment (effective 8/1/25)

Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes and approves compensation increases for employees who hold the speci ic administration identi ied in Section 1 of this Resolution in the following manner:

Four percent (4%) of the FY-24 annual salary, effective August 1, 2024; Four percent (4%) of the FY-25 annual salary, effective August 1, 2025; and Four percent (4%) of the FY-26 annual salary, effective August 1, 2026

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Section 3. The Board hereby authorizes the President of the Board, the
Vice-President of the Board, its Superintendent/Chief Executive Of icer, and/or its Treasurer to take all actions as may be necessary to implement and carry out this Resolution

Section 4. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public or in executive session as permitted by Ohio law.

Section 5. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

Item #18	Human Resources

It is my recommendation to approve the followingResolution to approve employment of the following Personnel items: Amendments, New Employees, Renewals, Supplemental, Substitutes, Separations and Student Intern positions. (Attachment Item #18)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

Item #19	Approve Seasonal Snow Removal Quote

It is my recommendation that the Board approve the following seasonal snow removal quote from Lake County Landscape & Supply, Inc. of Grand River, Ohio at the amount of $33,512.00 for the snow removal and salting of Auburn Career Center parking lots for the 2024-2025 school year. Lake County Landscape & Supply, Inc. was the only quote received. (Attachment #19)

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Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #20	Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve that Item #21 A - J to be approved as a consent motion.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

Item #21	Consent Agenda: Contracts/Af iliation Agreements Resolution to approve the following contracts and af iliation agreements:

A. Agreement between Auburn Career Center and Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. (Attachment #21A)
B. Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between Auburn Career Center and TRAX Construction Company (Attachment #21B)
C. Training Provider Agreement Amendment between Lake County Department of Job and Family Services and Auburn Career Center (Attachment #21C)
D. Training Agreement between Auburn Career Center and Great Lakes Cheese (Attachment #21D)
E. Practical Nursing Program Clinical Site and Preceptor Experience Agreement between Auburn Career Center and Sender Pediatric (Attachment #21E)
F. MOU between Auburn Career Center and the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve Governing Board of Education, ESCWR (Attachment #21F)
G. Training Agreement between Auburn Career Center and Berkshire High School (Attachment #21G)
H. Educator Career Pathways Af iliation Agreement (s) 24-25 SY (Attachment #21H) a. Cardinal Local Schools
I.	Updated High School Af iliation Agreements (Attachment #21I) J.	Updated Public Safety Af iliation Agreements (Attachment #21J)

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

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Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail _______

Item #22	Other

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #23 Adjourn

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________	Time:____________________

Please Notice Enclosures: Attachments Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. Main Building
8140 Auburn Road, Concord Twp. OH 44077 Room 9A (A-Wing)

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