T H E A K R O N P U B L I C S C H O O L S Patrick L. Bravo, President David W. James, Superintendent
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 14, 2019
TRAVEL RELATED TO OFFICIAL DUTIES WHILE SERVING OSBA
WHEREAS, the Akron Public School District is a member of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA); and
WHEREAS, the OSBA is an association created for the purpose of fulfilling and advancing the District statutory mandate by working for the general advancement of public education in Ohio, for the desirable and efficient working relationships among boards of education, school administrators, teachers and the public, and to maintain channels for exchange of ideas among and distribution of information to school districts to provide better and more effective public service to public schools; and
WHEREAS, Akron Public Schools Board Members may serve as a member of the Board of Trustees or officer of/on a committee of/in another relevant role for the OSBA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Akron Public School District determines that a Board Member’s service as a Trustee/as an officer/as a committee member/in another relevant role for/of the OSBA, and travel in that role, is related to his/her official duties as a member of the Board of Education.
Section II. That any travel expenses paid for said board member’s travel to OSBA conferences, seminars, and similar events during the year of 2019 are ordinary, customary and necessary provided that the travel expenses are the lesser of: (1) the amount that Akron Public School District allows to be reimbursed for travel to the destination; or (2) the current per diem rate set by the United States General Services Administration for travel to the destination.
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 2 JANUARY 14, 2019
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVANCE OF LOCAL TAXES BY THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICE FOR THE 2018 TAX YEAR, PAYABLE IN 2019
WHEREAS, Section 321.34 of the Ohio Revised Code states that all local governments must file a Resolution with the County Fiscal Office each year in order to receive advance payment of local taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Akron City School District Board of Education, County of Summit and State of Ohio:
Section I. That the Akron Public School District Board of Education hereby authorizes the advance of local taxes by the County Fiscal Office for the 2018 tax year, payable in 2019, in order to comply with Section 321.34 of the Ohio Revised Code to receive advance payment of local taxes.
Section II. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of the Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of the 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, in compliance with law.
Section III. That the Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Fiscal Officer of Summit County, Ohio.
Section IV. This resolution is hereby declared necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, convenience and welfare of the Akron Public Schools Board of Education and the inhabitants hereof, and provided it received the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected or appointed to the Board, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Board; otherwise it shall take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law.
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 3 JANUARY 14, 2019
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC RECORDS DESIGNEE
WHEREAS, HB 9 requires all elected officials (or their designees) to receive three (3) hours of public records law training; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to appoint a designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the appointment of Ryan Pendleton, Treasurer/CFO, to be the Board designee who officially receives the public records law training.
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 4 JANUARY 14, 2019
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, in order to keep the Interscholastic Athletic Fund solvent, it is necessary for the Board to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Athletic Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the following transfer:
Amount From To
$75,000.00 General Fund Interscholastic Athletics 001-0000 300-3001
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RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF STUDENT ACTIVITY FUNDS
WHEREAS, Monies remain in the Class of 2017 account at Kenmore High School and these funds have become obsolete with the closing of the program. These obsolete Student Activity funds will be transferred to the General Fund and then transferred from the General Fund to the Public School Support Fund at Kenmore High School; and
WHEREAS, Monies remain in the Class of 2016 account at Kenmore High School and these funds have become obsolete with the closing of the program. These obsolete Student Activity funds will be transferred to the General Fund and then transferred from the General Fund to the Public School Support Fund at Kenmore High School; and
WHEREAS, Monies remain in the Class of 2015 account at Kenmore High School and these funds have become obsolete with the closing of the program. These obsolete Student Activity funds will be transferred to the General Fund and then transferred from the General Fund to the Public School Support Fund at Kenmore High School; and
WHEREAS, Monies remain in the Class of 2012 account at Kenmore High School and these funds have become obsolete with the closing of the program. These obsolete Student Activity funds will be transferred to the General Fund and then transferred from the General Fund to the Public School Support Fund at Kenmore High School; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board approves the following Student Activity fund transfers:
Amount From To
$2,734.83 Class of 2017 General Fund 200-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield) 001-0000 2,734.83 General Fund Public School Support 001-0000 018-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield)
$4,291.49 Class of 2016 General Fund 200-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield) 001-0000 4,291.49 General Fund Public School Support 001-0000 018-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield)
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$807.19 Class of 2015 General Fund 200-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield) 001-0000 807.19 General Fund Public School Support 001-0000 018-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield)
$250.00 Class of 2012 General Fund 200-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield) 001-0000 250.00 General Fund Public School Support 001-0000 018-0000 (Kenmore-Garfield)
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 7 JANUARY 14, 2019
MOTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
A motion to accept the donations listed in the Board Letter (see listing below) and authorize the Treasurer to send letters of appreciation:
350 – Tickets to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s “Polar Express” donated by the LeBron James Family Foundation to I Promise students – valued at $18,000.00 Twice weekly personal training sessions donated by the LeBron James Family Foundation to I Promise School staff for the 2018-2019 school year – valued at $18,455.00 Gym equipment donated by the LeBron James Family Foundation for the gym at I Promise School – valued at $7,415.39 Microsoft Soft Surface Pro (4), Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse (25), Microsoft Surface Pro (25), Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Type cover (24), and Microsoft Surface Pen (25) donated by the LeBron James Family Foundation for use on carts at I Promise School for special classroom projects – valued at $76,861.75 $50.00 from Christopher & Jacqueline Ludle to I Promise School for student activities Conn-Selmer baritone saxophone donated by the Firestone High School Instrumental Music Association to Firestone CLC to be used as a band instrument – valued at $4,100.00 Henry F. Miller baby grand piano and bench from Linda Sinar to Miller South School to be used by piano students – valued at $700.00 Travel expenses for two Bridgestone employees to attend the October 30, 2018, ribbon-cutting ceremony at East CLC for the Bridgestone/Firestone- branded Complete Auto Car Center donated by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations – valued at $1,415.11 $1,200.00 from Italian American Professional Businessmen Club (IAPBC) to Early Learning Program at Stewart for instructional supplies $200.00 from Akron East Alumni, Inc to East CLC for the football banquet $200.00 from Louis Trenta to College & Career Academies of Akron to support CCAA initiatives currently underway – in memory of Conrad Ott and William Tenney $178.00 from First Presbyterian Church of Hudson to Barber CLC for use at the principal’s discretion $100.00 from Friends of NW Akron Branch Library to Miller South for keyboard repairs and supplies $75.00 from Denise Whisman to North HS to provide assistance for graduating seniors
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30 Pairs of shoes and 6 large bags of professional clothing from Ilona Himmel to North HS for the Viking Career Closet – valued at $2,500.00 Many name brand items: dress pants, dress shirts and more, from Michael Brehob to North HS for the Viking Career Closet – valued at $2,000.00 11 Coats from Carol Vuillemin & Friends to Findley CLC for students in need – valued at $150.00 168 Coats from The House of the Lord to elementary thru high school age students at Coats for Kids Family Fun Day on December 8, 2018 – valued at $5,040.00 300 Book bags with school supplies and snacks from Elizabeth Piglia and Laura Bisesi to Robinson CLC – valued at $2,500.00
The following donations were made to Project RISE to help families experiencing homelessness during the holidays:
1 Gift Card ($25) to Target from Drew Breece 1 Gift Card ($25) to Target from Chelsey Cain 4 Gift Cards ($25 each) to Target from Shannon Blower 4 Gift Cards ($25 each) to Walmart from Laura Stith 8 Gift Cards ($25 each) to Walmart from Reed Stith Jr. 4 Gift Cards ($10 each) and 3 bags of socks, underwear and hygiene products from St. Vincent-St. Mary Senior Class 6 gift bags for teen girls and 6 gift bags for teen boys containing hygiene products, winter hats and gloves from Pamela Machuga $50.00 from Clarence & Cynthia Denlinger $100.00 from Megan & Mason Meyer 60 Polar Express Passes from Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 48 Tickets to UA Dance Concerts (24 – Fall; 24 – Spring) from The University of Akron, School of Dance, Theater and Arts Administration 24 Tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat from The Weathervane Playhouse 30 Tickets to each of the following: Irish Dance Spectacular, Yepaw Holiday Concert, Growing Minds Talent Show, UA Steel Drum Band – from Akron Civic Theater
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 9 JANUARY 14, 2019
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDING FOR ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Education has awarded the Akron Public Schools a grant in the amount of $4,241.00 for Assistance for Homeless Children and Youth for the period September 19, 2018 through June 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the funding will support the needs of homeless students displaced by a natural disaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board accepts the funding in the amount of $4,241.00 and approves the appropriations, identified as Fund 599-1945.
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 10 JANUARY 14, 2019
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OHIO SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT REVISION
WHEREAS, At the Board Meeting of November 26, 2018, two school safety training grants for the 2018-2019 school year were accepted from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; and
WHEREAS, The first grant allocation, in the amount of $120,288.50, was provided for district-wide use; and
WHEREAS, The second grant allocation, in the amount of $2,559.45, was provided for Career Technical Planning District (CTPD); and
WHEREAS, Since that time, the CTPD allocation has been increased by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office by $9,429.71 bringing the total for Fund 499-1935 to $11,989.16.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board accepts the additional funding in the amount of $9,429.71 bringing the total CTPD allocation to $11,989.16 (funding period of October 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019), and approves the revised appropriations, identified as Fund 499-1935.
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
WHEREAS, The Akron Community Foundation has provided a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 to the Akron Public Schools, Department of College & Career Academies of Akron; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used to contract with Project GRAD to support college access advising services for students and families at East CLC during the 2018-2019 school year; and
WHEREAS, the focus is to increase college attainment through college access and college success advising, and financial, counseling, scholarship and retention services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board accepts the ACF grant in the amount of $20,000.00 and approves the appropriations, identified as Fund 019-1908.
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE MARTHA HOLDEN JENNINGS FOUNDATION GRANT FOR STEM HIGH SCHOOL
WHEREAS, The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation has provided a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Akron Public Schools, STEM High School; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used to support the continuation of the Science Olympiad extracurricular program; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used to purchase Science Olympiad materials and for registration fees to Science Olympiad Invitational and Regional Tournaments; and
WHEREAS, students will engage in rigorous STEM activities through the design, build, study and practice for specific events that align to their college and career interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Akron City School District:
Section I. That the Board accepts the MHJF grant in the amount of $1,000.00 and approves the appropriations, identified as Fund 019-1976.