We think we will file this article in our “Chutzpah” file. The word derives from the Hebrew ḥuṣpāh meaning “insolence”, “cheek” or “audacity”.
Auburn Career Center has the audacity to continue to spend taxpayers’ property taxes on legal fees fighting CATA, the labor union, after losing all their court battles. However, back in 2018 their board passed a resolution to retire and then rehire Mr. Brian Bontempo as their Superintendent.
Please raise you hand if you had the opportunity to retire and then be rehired with huge bonuses and other incentives….We do not see any hands raised….
How much did it cost taxpayers to rehire Mr. Bontempo?
Resolution to Appoint and Employ Superintendent
Board Member Mrs. Brush moved the adoption of the following resolution:
The Board offers Brian Bontempo the Superintendent Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, contingent upon the joint resolution of the Board and Lake County Educational Service Center Governing Board (“Governing Board”) terminating any and all shared service agreements.
The Board appoints and employs Brian Bontempo as the Superintendent under an R.C. 3319.01 employment contract for a term commencing on January 1, 2018, and ending July 31, 2020, contingent upon the joint resolution of the Board and Governing Board terminating any and all shared service agreements.
The Superintendent Contract specifically supersedes any and all contractual terms and conditions – either written or verbal – as well as any and all past and current practices regarding the employment of any R.C. 3319.01 employee including, but not limited to, the Superintendent Contract as well as any and all shared service agreements.
Board Member Mr. Kent seconded the motion.
Dr. Kolkowski expressed his disappointment to learn at the last minute that Brian Bontempo would be a retire rehire, and further indicated that his calculations equated to Dr. Bontempo receiving over $100,000 in retirement, over $100,000 on this contract and approximately $80,000 in severance.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Mrs. Brush, Dr. Culotta, Mrs. Javins, Mr. Kent, Mr. Klima,
Mr. Walter and Mrs. Wheeler
Nays: Dr. Kolkowski
Mr. Walter declared the motion passed.
Here are the meeting minutes confirming the chutzpah.
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