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Upper Arlington Board of Education Special Meeting – Board Work Session

Exhibit IV-3 February 19, 2019

Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road #20, Mount Sterling OH 43143 January 25, 2019 – 7:52a.m.

CALL TO ORDER
Members present:	Ms. Stacey Royer, Ms. Nancy Drees, Ms. Robin Comfort, Mr. Scott McKenzie, Ms. Carol Mohr

Administrative officials present:

ROLL CALL

Dr. Paul W. Imhoff, Superintendent; Mr. Andrew L. Geistfeld, Treasurer;
Dr. Kathy Jenney, Associate Superintendent, Mr. Chris Potts, Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Andy Hatton, Director of Academic Affairs and Ms. Karen Truett, Director of Communications

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Mohr moved, Mr. McKenzie seconded to approve the agenda as published.	19-15
AYES:	Ms. Royer, Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McKenzie and Ms. Mohr NAYS:	None
EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ms. Drees moved, Ms. Comfort seconded to enter into executive session in accordance with O.R.C.
121.22 (G) (1) the employment of public employees at 7:53a.m.
AYES:	Ms. Royer, Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McKenzie and Ms. Mohr NAYS:	None
The Board returned to regular session at 9:15a.m.
ITEM FOR INFORMATION – DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

19-16

Dr. Kathy Jenney and Dr. Andy Hatton led a session on cultural competency including activities and videos. This session included an activity on creating board values related to cultural competency.

ITEM FOR INFORMATION – FACILITIES
Mr. Chris Potts reviewed timelines and logistics for upcoming construction projects, including the current high school athletics’ transition plan.

Dr. Imhoff provided an update on challenges related to the furniture, fixtures and equipment budget and the potential impact on prioritizing building alternates, if any.

Ms. Karen Truett reviewed ground breaking dates and activities for construction projects. She also reviewed future meetings and planned construction communications.
At 12:30pm Ms. Mohr moved, Mr. McKenzie seconded to approve a recess until 1:10p.m.	19-17
AYES:	Ms. Royer, Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McKenzie and Ms. Mohr NAYS:	None

The Board reconvened at 1:10p.m.

ITEM FOR INFORMATION – LEGAL UPDATE
Julie Martin, Board Attorney, provided a legal update on several topics where changes occurred in 2018 or changes are expected in the near future. These topics included Janus v. AFSCME, teacher evaluations, student discipline, school treasurer liability, and transgender students. Ms. Martin also reminded the board of public record requirements, the Sunshine law and board-staff relationships.

January 15, 2019

At 2:21p.m. Ms. Comfort moved, Mr. McKenzie seconded to approve a 10 minute recess.	19-18
AYES:	Ms. Royer, Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McKenzie and Ms. Mohr NAYS:	None
The Board reconvened at 2:31p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms.  Drees moved, Ms. McKenzie  seconded to  enter into executive  session in  accordance with O.R.C.
121.22 (G) (1) the appointment, employment, promotion, or compensation of public employees and (G)(5) matters required to be kept confidential by federal law, regulations and state statutes at  2:31p.m.
AYES:	Ms. Royer, Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McKenzie and Ms. Mohr NAYS:	None
The Board returned to regular session at 5:07p.m.
ADJOURNMENT

19-19

At 5:07 p.m. Ms. Comfort moved, Ms. Mohr seconded to adjourn.	19-20
AYES:	Ms. Royer, Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McKenzie and Ms. Mohr NAYS:	None
Treasurer	Board President