NEWS, NOTES
Digital Issue IX • Spring 2021
& Notices
OHIO SCHOOLS COUNCIL
GREATER CLEVELAND SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
SAVE BIG WITH OSC VOLUME DISCOUNTS!
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Save big with OSC Volume Discounts
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Take advantage of discounted services through HVAC, LED and Building Solutions with the OSC and Gardiner
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Power4Schools updates and fraudulent calls
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OSC Districts earn $54K in Home Depot rebates
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Don’t forget to sign up for the OSC Electricity Audit!
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Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Supplier acquired by Colonial Oil Group
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Check out our COVID-19 Supply Catalog, updated weekly!
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ESSER Funding update on April 23
Bus & Passenger Vans
The OSC Bus Purchasing Program provides its members with savings of up to $1,500 per unit purchased, not to mention the savings in administrative time and the cost of legal notices. OSC committee members develop the specifications, and the OSC places the legal advertisement, opens the bids and provides each district with an individualized school bus/school vehicle bid summary, ready for board action. Members that are not participating in this spring bid, but are interested in pricing, should complete the following survey (click to access). Remember to send a copy of your Board Resolution and PO (to the bus vendor) to Kelly Rocco (krocco@osconline.org).
Waste and Recycling
Save big with the OSC Waste and Recycling program! This spring, the OSC will receive competitive proposals for Pick-up, Removal, and Recycling of Solid Waste (effective July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024). Watch for additional details on the award of the bid at the end of April/beginning of May.
Food Service
Through strategic partnerships secured by OSC, we are excited to offer food purchasing programs which provide competitive pricing and potential for rebate incentives. The Food Service Committee is in the process of evaluating the bids to recommend an award to the OSC Governing Board for approval on April 16, 2021. OSC committed members will be notified of the awards after the Governing Board approves. For more information on how to participate, contact Kelly Rocco at (krocco@osconline.org) or at 330-348-6583.
Renting Milk Coolers? Save Money by Purchasing with OSC!
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Milk vendors charge between $0.70 cents and 1 cent per ½ pint of milk purchased when you use their coolers, depending on the vendor. You are charged this fee for all half pint purchases, even if you only use 1 of their milk coolers. Depending on how long the coolers last, OSC saved an OSC member between $19,022 and $46,699 for 15/20 years, after deducting the cost of purchasing 32 coolers. If you are interested in milk cooler pricing and savings, contact Kelly Rocco at 330-348-6583.
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As school leaders continue to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become nearly impossible to closely monitor the legislation that governs valuable ESSER/EANS funding options for both public and private schools. The team at GARDINER, Ohio’s leader in K-12 HVAC and clean air quality projects can provide significant education, resources, and discounted services through the HVAC, LED Lighting and Building Solutions program with the Ohio Schools Council.
“Our relationship with GARDINER is a true partnership. Like most districts, we have budget issues that make it hard to pinpoint and address all of our facility needs. Every time I speak with the team at GARDINER, it’s all about how they can help us. I’ve had teachers and staff members go out of their way to stop me to say how much better things have been with our HVAC system since we started working with GARDINER.” Bill Fishleigh – Director of Operations, Avon Local School District
“Magnificat High School has been and continues to work with GARDINER. We have worked with them on building comfort, along with improving air quality and ventilation. The measures that have been taken this year have helped us to keep our school open.” Keith Wagner – Director of Facilities, Magnificat High School
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Fortify student safety initiatives by improving IAQ Replace & upgrade building ventilation systems to decrease the likelihood of airborne virus spread Understand & utilize ESSER & EANS funding to finance your facilities projects. Implement research-based strategies to provide the safest possible environment for students & teachers Assess how well your facilities stack up to the WELL Health-Safety Rating, the world’s leading authority on healthy building design & operation Contact our K-12 Specialist Team for more information: Dave Smith – 330.603.9366 dsmith@whgardiner.com Jerry Hixson – 330.696.2323 jhixson@whgardiner.com www.whgardiner.com
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PROTECT YOUR DISTRICT FROM POTENTIAL FRAUD Power4Schools Electricity Information and Update: Aggressive Brokers Districts across Ohio are receiving fraudulent phone calls and emails from unscrupulous electricity suppliers aggressively attempting to switch your accounts from your current supplier. Unfortunately, in Ohio, a verbal approval is all that is needed for an electricity broker or supplier to initiate the switch. Please make sure that your district staff is aware of this potential fraud. Everyone wants your business. Please be aware of offers that sound “too good to be true.” There are many renewable energy companies offering special deals. If you are interested in renewables, P4S has renewable energy options for you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Barb DelRoso at bdelroso@p4sohio.org.
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ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OUR REBATE PROGRAM WITH HOME DEPOT? Districts earned $54K in rebates this year!
Enroll to be part of the OSC incentive program with Home Depot for access to everyday convenience and product selection; plus a rebate from OSC! Districts earned more than $54K in rebates this year! This competitive contract provides access to Lumber, Building Materials, Flooring, Paint, Hardware/Tools, Plumbing, Electrical, Garden Supplies, and more! You can access Home Depot’s catalog in the OSC eBuy Co-Op Purchasing Portal and receive up to 5% in rebates! Convenient payment options –register credit cards, debit cards, checking accounts, p-cards, Pro Purchase Cards, and The Home Depot Accounts to get credit for spend.
To participate, email Larry Tomec at ltomec@osconline.org.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE OSC ELECTRICITY AUDIT!
After a comprehensive Electricity Audit analyzing energy bills provided by 45 school districts, the OSC and partner Yankel & Associates identified a whopping $627,000 in billing errors that have been credited back to the participating districts. The errors were found in FirstEnergy rider fees and incorrect rate assignments uncovered by the thorough audit process. A sample of what districts are receiving:
Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools Warren City School District Struthers City Schools Medina City Schools Girard City
$62,000 $35,000 $26,500 $23,000 $17,300
Again, there are no out of pocket costs to participate. To see if your district qualifies for credits, simply complete the sign up form below. We will get started on your audit right away. For questions, please call or email Larry Tomec at ltomec@osconline.org.
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GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL SUPPLIER ACQUIRED BY COLONIAL OIL GROUP Lykins Energy Solutions, OSC awarded vendor for gasoline and diesel fuel for members, will be acquired by Colonial Oil Group on April 22, 2021. This will create an organization even better able to serve customers and compete in the global marketplace. Colonial Oil Group will continue serving OSC members with the same pricing and contract terms through the remainder of the contract period (June 30, 2021). OSC is in the process of extending the contract through the end of the calendar year. New contacts for ordering beginning April 22, 2021, are available here.
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If you need additional information, please contact Andrea Lykins at
alykins@lykinsenergy.com or 513-965-6257 or Kelly Rocco at krocco@osconline.org or 330-348-6583.
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Does OSC Life Plan include an EAP?
YES – OSC Members participating particiaping in the Life Program have the EAP – Employee Assistance Program included for all covered employees and their families. Take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program that includes Unlimited Telephonic Counseling Sessions and 3 Physical Visits per issue per year. During the current social and economic climate, EAP programs are being utilized more than ever. Free with the OSC Life Insurance Program, each participating district has access to a robust and comprehensive EAP Program.
Are you interested in Online Employee Enrollments & Benefit Administration?
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This informational demo is a great way to connect with your staff while working remotely. We set up online meetings with Treasurer/Payroll/Ben Admin/Insurance Committees Contact a Grady Representative today:
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