Auburn Vocational Board of Education Agenda December 1, 2020 6:30 pm

Item #1	Oath of Office

Item #2	Roll Call

____ Mrs. Jean Brush

____ Mr. Kenneth Cahill

____ Dr. Susan Culotta

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Mr. Ken Klima

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Mr. CJ Paterniti

____ Mr. Paul Stefanko

____ 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 November 5, 2020 Regular Board Meeting

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #6	Public Participation – No Public Participation

Item #7	Administrative Reports

Item #8	Curriculum, Enrollment & Retention Subcommittee – Update

Item #9

Item #10

Finance Committee – Update

Facility Committee – Update

TREASURER’S AGENDA

Item #11	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 October 31, 2020 are hereby rendered and include: Financial Summary, Appropriations Report, Monthly Comparison Report, Check Register, Bank Reconciliation, and Investment Report. (Attachment Item #11)

No Action Required.

Item #12	Approve School Law Hotline Agreement

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve McGowan & Markling Co., L.P.A. to enter into agreement with Auburn Career Center for the provision of legal services for school law hotline. (Attachment Item #12)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #13	A Resolution to Endorse the Fair School Funding Plan

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resolution to endorse the fair school funding plan, as introduced in the senate companion bill to substitute h.b. 305, and to encourage the 133rd general assembly to expedite the passage of the bill.

WHEREAS, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in DeRolph v. State of Ohio (1997) that Ohio’s method for funding schools through the state’s school foundation program was unconstitutional under Article VI, Section 2 of the Ohio Constitution; and

WHEREAS, in DeRolph, the Ohio Supreme Court declared that Ohio’s school funding system was over-reliant on local property taxes, and as such, was inherently discriminatory to children based on where they reside for disparities exist between communities of affluence and impoverishment; and

WHEREAS, since the DeRolph decision, the Ohio General Assembly has failed to create a funding system that meets Ohio’s constitutional standard of securing “... a thorough and efficient system of common schools throughout the state”; and

WHEREAS, Ohio’s solution to satisfy the Ohio Supreme Court’s order has been to pass a series of biennial budgets containing politically expedient remedies that have not eliminated the over-reliance on

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local property tax or mitigated the discriminatory nature inherent in the series of “funding fixes” legislated over the last 23 years; and

WHEREAS, Ohio’s previous biennial budget crafted by the 132nd Ohio General Assembly, and effective July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, created a funding system with “capped” districts, and districts receiving a minimum level of funding referred to as the “guarantee”; and

WHEREAS, the previous biennial budget identified 503 school districts out of 610, or 82%, either “capped” in their funding, or on the “guarantee,” which is a testament that Ohio’s funding model is not effective; and

WHEREAS, Ohio’s current biennial budget crafted by the 133rd General Assembly, froze foundation funding for Ohio schools at 2019 fiscal year levels (effectively placing all districts on “the guarantee”), which funding levels have subsequently been cut due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the current school funding system in Ohio lacks a rational basis for determining both the cost of educating students and how the funding of education is shared between the state and local taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robert Cupp (R) and Representative John Patterson (D) convened a statewide workgroup, made up of eight practicing school district CFO/Treasurers and eight practicing Superintendents (the “Cupp-Patterson Workgroup”), to devise a new formula, and recognizing that Ohio needs an overhaul to its school funding system, have spent the last three years determining the inputs necessary to fund a “thorough and efficient system of common schools” that reduces the over-reliance on local property tax and creates equity in the state foundation system; and

WHEREAS, the Cupp-Patterson Workgroup carefully analyzed national research, best practices, actual Ohio school district spending data, and drew on their own extensive experience in educating students and operating school districts to make recommendations for a school funding system that meets the needs of all Ohio’s students in the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, the Cupp-Patterson Workgroup developed recommendations that laid out a rational, transparent, comprehensive and – most of all – fair system for funding schools based on the actual cost of providing a basic education for all students in Ohio (the “Base Cost”); and

WHEREAS, the Cupp-Patterson Workgroup developed a method of sharing the funding of the Base Cost between the state and local taxpayers that is easy to understand and based on a fair, defensible measure of the capacity to generate funds locally; and

WHEREAS, the Cupp-Patterson Workgroup identified and provided a framework for providing additional resources to meet needs beyond those of basic education, including the areas of the social, emotional, safety, and mental health of students, the additional challenges driven by students living in poverty, with special needs, with limited English proficiency, and who are academically gifted; and

WHEREAS, the Cupp-Patterson Workgroup developed recommendations for properly funding Career Technology Centers, Educational Service Centers, and Charter and Community schools; and

WHEREAS, based on the research and work outlined above, the Cupp-Patterson Workgroup produced and recommended the Fair School Funding Plan, which was introduced in House Bill (H.B.) 305, and is currently incorporated into and improved upon in a companion bill in the Senate, Senate Bill (S.B.) 376; and

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WHEREAS, the Ohio General Assembly and the Governor of Ohio have an opportunity to devise a funding formula, as outlined in the Fair School Funding Plan, that is an investment in Ohio’s children and Ohio’s future.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Auburn Vocational School District, that:

Section 1.	It is necessary to formally endorse the Fair School Funding Plan, as introduced in S.B. 376 of the 133rd General Assembly (the Senate companion bill to Substitute H.B. 305), to ensure that K-12 schools in Ohio are funded using a rational school funding system that meets the needs of all Ohio’s students in the 21st century.

Section 2.	The Treasurer is authorized to deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of this Resolution to community leaders; to members of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate, including Representative Jamie Callender and Senator Jerry Cirino; and to the office of Governor Michael DeWine.

Section 3.	This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #14	A Resolution for the Issuance and Sale of Bonds

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resolution providing for the issuance and sale of bonds of this school district, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,300,000, for the purpose of renovating, rehabilitating, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving school district buildings and facilities and improving their sites, including roof, window and parking lot improvements. (Attachment Item #14)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #15	Donation

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the donation of an Amazon Gift card donated by Brian Bontempo, of South Russell, OH. This gift cards was for participating in the Ohio Manufacturer’s Workforce Summit 2020 and will be used for district wide purchase(s).

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA

Item #16	Human Resources

Resolution to approve employment of the following Personnel items: Amendments, New Employees, Renewals, Supplemental, Substitutes, Separations and Student Intern positions. (Attachment Item #16)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #17	Approve Revised Job Descriptions

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the revised job descriptions for Cafateria Manager, Kitchen Assistant, Administrative Assistant and Receptionist. (Attachment Item #17)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #18	Approve Auburn Practical Nursing Program 2021 Day Calendar

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the Auburn Practical Nursing Program 2021 Day Calendar with a starting date of February 1, 2021 to May 26, 2022. (Attachment Item #18)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #19	Anti-Vaping Resolution to Approve Contingency Fee Agreement and Authorize Litigation

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resolution to approve contingency fee agreement and authorize litigation. (Attachment Item #19)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #20	Approve Simulated Clinical Experiences Quote

It is my recommendation that the Board approve the following simulated clinical experiences quote from CAE Healthcare Inc., of Sarasota, Florida at the amount of $38,594.82. We have received three quotes; the other quotes are from American 3B Scientific, LP of Tucker, GA and DiaMedical USA of West Bloomfield, MI. This purchase will be paid out of Perkins - ½ High School & ½ Adult. (Attachment Item #20)

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #21	Approve the Authorization to the Superintendent and Treasurer -Auction Auburn’s Mobile Trailer

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education pursuant to Board Policy 7300 to approve the authorization of the Superintendent and Treasurer to begin the process for auctioning the school mobile trailer at a minimum bid of $40K.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #22	Approve Trade-in/Van Purchases

It is my recommendation that the Board of Education approve the trade-in of three (3) vehicles: 2006 GMC; 2007 Chevy; and 2008 Dodge and van purchases not to exceed $60K for two vehicles. Proceeds of the mobile trailer and the trade-in value of two vans will offset the cost of the new vehicles.

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #23	Consent Agenda: Contracts/Affiliation Agreements

Resolution to approve the following contracts and affiliation agreements:

a. Business Partnership Affiliation Agreements

D&S Automotive Eastside Auto Care Great Clips

Henderson Fabrication KrewKuts
Mar-Bal

Collinwood Iron
Metal Recycling Salvage

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #24	Organizational Meeting

The Board of Education hereby establishes the date, time, location and president pro-temp for the Organizational Board meeting. The Board President pro-temp is elected to call to order the 2021 Organizational Board meeting and the election of officers.

Proposed Date: January 12, 2021	Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Technology Learning Center, 8221 Auburn Road, Concord Twp. OH 44077 President Pro-Temp: _______________________________________

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Item #25	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) 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.Upon conclusion ofthis executive session,the BoardPresident 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

____ Mr. Geoffrey Kent

____ Mr. Ken Klima

____ Mr. Roger Miller

____ Mr. CJ Paterniti

____ Mr. Paul Stefanko

____ Mr. Erik Walter

____ Mrs. Mary Wheeler

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Time In: _______________________

Time Out: ______________________

Item #26	Other

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

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Item #27	Adjourn

Motion ________________________

Second ________________________

Vote: Pass ________ Fail ________

Please Notice Enclosures: Attachments

January 12, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Organizational Meeting/Regular Meeting

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