Title: Microsoft Word - BOE special agenda March 25 w exhibit.doc

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – 2:00pm
Location: Video Conference due to COVID-19 pandemic; live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVGAsBb23OFvkE-3hJRLsg
*Members of the public who do not have access to the Internet may watch the meeting at the Upper Arlington High School, East Cafeteria, 1650 Ridgeview Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221. Members of the public who attend in person are expected to follow the order of the Director of the Ohio Department of Health and maintain social distancing of six-feet per person to the greatest extent possible.

On March 14, 2020, Governor DeWine declared a state of emergency for the State of Ohio to protect the well- being of citizens of Ohio from the dangerous effects of COVID-19. Also on March 14, 2020, the Director of the Ohio Department of Health issued an order that all school buildings that provide any kindergarten through grade twelve instruction be closed to students from March 17 – April 3, 2020. On March 17, 2020, the Director of the Ohio Department of Health issued an order prohibiting mass gatherings of fifty or more persons in a single room or single space at the same time. While not mandatory, the Director also strongly recommended that Ohioans avoid unnecessary non-family social gatherings of more than 10 people in accordance with President Trump’s coronavirus guidelines issued March 16, 2020. On March 22, 2020, the Director of the Ohio Department of Health issued a Stay at Home Order effective March 23, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Meeting Called to Order/ Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Motion to go into Executive Session in accordance with ORC 121.22 (G) (1) to consider

the employment, dismissal, discipline, or compensation of public employees and (G)(4) for preparing for or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

The Superintendent recommends the following item for action:
Approval of a resolution related to the educational functions and operations of the district during the time-period that the district’s school buildings are closed to students due to COVID-19 – Exhibit IV-1
Adjournment

Exhibit IV-1 March 25, 2020

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

WHEREAS, on March 14, 2020, Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, ordered that all school buildings that provide any kindergarten through grade twelve instruction in the State of Ohio be closed to students beginning at 12:01 a.m. on March 17 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 into the State of Ohio;

WHEREAS in Dr. Acton’s order she provided for the purpose of clarity, this closure does not include administrators, teachers, staff, vendors or contractors of a school and that the administration of each school shall determine the appropriate level of access in the school during the closure;

WHEREAS Dr. Acton’s order provides that before and until April 3, 2020, this Order will be continuously evaluated and may be modified or extended by the Director of the Ohio Department of Health;

WHEREAS Governor DeWine in his March 12, 2020 statement announcing school closures directed that “schools should work to provide education through alternative means;”

NOW, THEREFORE, the Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer, during the time period that Upper Arlington City School District’s school buildings are closed to students due to COVID-19 or May 29, 2020, whichever is earlier, to take any and all actions necessary to maintain educational programming for students and provide for the safety of all students and staff, including, but not limited to, directing students and staff as appropriate; implementing curriculum as appropriate; purchasing, obtaining, leasing or otherwise utilizing and paying for all necessary supplies, services, technology and equipment necessary for education through alternative means within current fund appropriations; and complying with orders and guidance issued by the federal and state government and agencies in response to the COVID-19 crisis.