Auburn Vocational Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Agenda March 7, 2023 6:30 pm

Item #1	Roll Call

____ Ms. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Ms. Sherry Maruschak

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Ms. Barb Rayburn

____ Mr. Paul Stefanko

____ Mr. Keith Strever

____ Mr. Erik Walter

____ Ms. Mary Wheeler

Item #2	Pledge of Allegiance

Item #3	Approve Agenda with such modification(s) made by the Superintendent

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #4	Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting on February 7, 2023

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)(1) and (3) for the following purposes: (1) conferencing with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pendingorimminentcourt action; (2) to consider the employmentandcompensation ofa public employee; (3) to consider the employment, dismissal, and compensation of a public employee; (4) to consider the employment, dismissal, and compensation of a public employee; (5) to consider the employment, dismissal, and compensation of a public employee; (6) to consider the employment, dismissal, discipline, and compensation of a public employee, as well as the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee; and (7) to consider the employment, dismissal, discipline, and compensation of a public employee, as well as the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee. Upon conclusion of these consecutive 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 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, andpreservingits confidentiality is necessary to the proper conduct of government business.

____ Ms. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Ms. Sherry Maruschak

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Ms. Barb Rayburn

____ Mr. Paul Stefanko

____ Mr. Keith Strever

____ Mr. Erik Walter

____ Ms. Mary Wheeler

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Time In: _______________________

Time Out: _____________________

Item #6	Administrative Report(s)

Item #7	Facilities/Finance Committee – Meeting March 9th @ 2:30pm

Item #8	Public Participation

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 January 31, 2023 are hereby rendered and

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include: Financial Summary, Appropriations Report, Monthly Comparison Report, Check Register, Bank Reconciliation, and Investment Report. (Attachment #9)

NO ACTION REQUIRED.

Item #10	Approve Resolution Accepting Rates and Amounts for FY2023-2024

It is my recommendation that the Board approve the Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates for 2023-2024 fiscal year as provided by the Lake County Auditor. The tax rates are the second step in the annual fiscal budgetary cycle after the approval of the board’s approval of the Tax Budget in January of each year. It will serve as the basis for the county auditor to generate the “Official Certificate of Estimated Resources” upon which the Board will base its annual appropriation measure. (Attachment #10)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #11	Approve Donation

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the monetary donation of $300 donated by Concord Garden Club of Concord, Ohio. This will benefit our Plant, Turf and Landscape Management program.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item # 12 Approve Fund Accounts

It is my recommendation that the Board approve the following account fund.

Fund Name
	Fund Account Number
	
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER)
	507

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA

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 2-Year 5-Month Contract for the Assistant Adult Director

It is my recommendation that the Baord of Education approve Mr. Cory Hutter for a 2-Year, 5-Month Administrator’s contract effective March 6, 2023. (Attachment #14)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #15	Resolution to Abolish Positions and Suspend Contracts – Reduction in Staff

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 staff by abolishing positions — in whole and/or part — in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent due to good and just cause including, but not limited to, financial reasons and decreasing academic offerings.

WHEREAS, Board Policy3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement, andapplicable laws permit the Board to proceed in achieving a reduction in staff by suspending employment contracts — in whole and/or part — in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent due to good and just cause including, but not limited to, financial reasons and decreasing academic offerings, after giving preference first, within each applicable teaching field affected, to employees on continuing contracts.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Board Policy 3131, R.C. 3319.17, Article XIV of the Master Agreement, and applicable laws, the Superintendentrecommends that the Board proceed in achieving a reduction in staff by both (1) abolishing the following position in whole by one hundred percent (100%) and suspending the following employment contract in whole by one hundred percent (100%) due to good and just cause including, but not limited to, financial reasons and decreasing academic offerings, after giving preference first, within each applicable teaching field affected, to employees on continuing contracts, effective June 30, 2023:

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One (1) 1.0 Tech Prep2 Academy Instructor Position — in whole by one hundred percent (100%); and Employment Contract Beth Cueni — in whole by one hundred percent (100%).

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 proceed in achieving a reduction in staff by both (1) abolishing the following positions in part by fifty percent (50%) and suspending the following employment contracts in part by fifty percent (50%) due to good and just cause including, but not limited to, financial reasons and decreasing academic offerings, after giving preference first, within each applicable teaching field affected, to employees on continuing contracts, effective June 30, 2023:

One (1) 1.0 Alternative Studies Position — in part by fifty percent (50%); Employment Contract Stacy Allen — in part by fifty percent (50%);
One (1) 1.0 On—Line English Instructor Position — in part by fifty percent (50%); and Employment Contract Nanci Kasten — in part by fifty percent (50%).

WHEREAS the notice requirements of R.C. 121.22, R.C. 3313.16, and applicable laws were complied with for this board meeting of March 7, 2023.

WHEREAS all formal action of the Board concerning and relating to the adoption of the instant resolution were taken in an open meeting of the Board and all deliberations of the Board that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with the law.

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 accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent and hereby achieves a reduction in staff by both (1) abolishing the following position in whole by one hundred percent (100%) and suspending the following employment contract in whole by one hundred percent (100%) due to good and just cause including, but not limited to, financial reasons and decreasing academic offerings, after giving preference first, within each applicable teaching field affected, to employees on continuing contracts, effective June 30, 2023:

One (1) 1.0 Tech Prep2 Academy Instructor Position — in whole by one hundred percent (100%); and Employment Contract Beth Cueni — in whole by one hundred percent (100%).

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 accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent and hereby achieves a reduction in staff by both (1) abolishing the following positions in part by fifty percent (50%) and suspending the following employment contracts in whole by fifty percent (50%) due to good and just cause including, but not limited to, financial reasons anddecreasingacademic offerings, after givingpreference first, within each applicable teaching field affected, to employees on continuing contracts, effective June 30, 2023:

One (1) 1.0 Alternative Studies Position — in part by fifty percent (50%); Employment Contract Stacy Allen — in part by fifty percent (50%);
One (1) 1.0 On—Line English Instructor Position — in part by fifty percent (50%); and Employment Contract Nanci Kasten — in part by fifty percent (50%).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption by the Board.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

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Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #16 JUUL Litigation

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS: Upon review and consideration of the (1) informed consent packet provided by Milestone Pathway, (2) settlement offer letter for Government Entity Claims against JUUL Labs, Inc. (“Settlement Offer Letter”), (3) government entity release of all claims, and (4) description of confidential settlement agreement between JUUL Labs, Inc. and settling government entity plaintiffs (“Description of Settlement Agreement”); the Board hereby agrees to both the Settlement Offer Letter and Description of Settlement Agreement as presented and authorizes/directs the President, Superintendent/CEO, and Treasurer/CFO to execute the same on behalf of the Board pursuant to the instant resolution.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #17	Contracts/Affiliation Agreements

Resolution to approve the following contracts and affiliation agreements:

a. Business Partnership Affiliation Agreements

Just 4 Kids
Sheet Metal Fabricators Corp Thomas Shaefer Plumbing

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 #18	Approve ESCWR Addendum

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the addendum to the 2022-2024 ESCWR
	
service contract for Human Resource Services as needed as billed. (Attachment #18).

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #19	Other

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #20	Adjourn

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Time:____________________

Please Notice Enclosures: Attachments Regular Board Meeting April 4, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

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