January Board Minutes
The Western Reserve Board of Education held their Organizational Meeting at 7:15 p.m. on January 11, 2006, in the Western Reserve High School Library. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Fannin, Mr. Boose, Mr. Todd, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Pickett, Superintendent Max Shoff, and Treasurer Brett Robson.
Treasurer Brett Robson conducted the budget hearing for fiscal year 2007.
Mr. Daniels and Mrs. Pickett were sworn into office by Treasurer Brett Robson.
Nominations for President:
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, that Mrs. Fannin be appointed president.
No other nominations were made.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-abstain.
Motion passed.
Nominations for Vice President:
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, that Mr. Boose be appointed vice president.
No other nominations were made.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-abstain, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board establish the date and time of regular monthly meetings as the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 p.m. All regular meetings will end by 10:00 p.m. unless completed earlier or extended by a consensus of the Board. Notice of all regularly scheduled meetings will be published in the monthly calendar of the local newspaper.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board authorize the Treasurer to invest inactive funds in 2006.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board authorize the Treasurer to pay bills within the appropriations (a bill list will still be provided to the Board).
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board grant permission for the Treasurer to ask for tax advances when they become available.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board authorize the Treasurer to issue Then and Now Certificates up to the amount established within the Ohio Revised Code.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board authorize the Treasurer to make budget and appropriation changes as necessary.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board set the compensation for Board Members at $80.00 per Regular meeting, not to exceed 12 meetings.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, that Board members may participate in the School Employess Retirement System.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board authorize the Superintendent to approve requests for professional leave by the staff within the approved budget during 2006.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board establish the following guidelines for public participation at regular monthly meetings:
- A time of 20 minutes will be allowed for public participation. The time can be extended by a consensus of the Board.
- Each person who addresses the Board shall rise and state their name and address.
- Each citizen will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to address the Board. When all who desire to address the Board have been given an opportunity, additional time will be allotted each person beyond the three minute maximum until the limit of 20 minutes total has been reached.
- Citizens who contact the Board of Education office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will be given preference to address the Board.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board authorize the Superintendent and Treasurer to apply for grants and supplemental funding that will provide additional opportunities and enhanced learning experiences for students.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board designate the Norwalk Reflector as the District’s official newspaper.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels the Board designate the MS/HS Principal to act as Superintendent during a temporary absence of the Superintendent.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose that the Board appoint the Board of Education President to act as President pro tem at the 2007 Organizational Meeting.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett the Board designate the following committee representatives:
WR Endowment Fund Board of Trustees – Mrs. Fannin
Finance Committee – Mr. Daniels and Mrs. Pickett
Audit Committee – Mr. Daniels and Mrs. Pickett
Building and Grounds Committee – Mr. Boose and Mr. Daniels
District Wellness Committee – Mrs. Pickett
Certified and Non-Certified Negotiation Representatives – Mrs. Fannin and Mr. Todd
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, that the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on January 11, 2006, in the Western Reserve High School Library. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Fannin, Mr. Boose, Mr. Todd, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Pickett, Superintendent Max Shoff, and Treasurer Brett Robson.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the agenda and supplemental agenda.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the minutes from December 20, 2005.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the financial reports for December, 2005.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board accept an anonymous donation of $470.00 to be split between the high school and elementary library funds.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the board approve the amended appropriations to include the recent $5,000 grant (Fund 019) from Fisher Titus Medical Center.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the 2007 Tax Budget.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the following non-certified substitute: Glenda Baughn.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the following certified substitutes: Maghna Balgude, Nicole Napier, and Sonal Vyas.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve Michelle Knittle as an After School Intervention teacher.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board reject all bus bids and alternate bids submitted November 25, 2005.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the following volunteers for the spring musical: Becky Wilson and Lee Ann Tock.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the following non-certified substitute: Beverly Newness.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mrs. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the following certified substitutes: Darlene Mazurik, Kyle Neff, and Jennifer Schlacter.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
It was announced that the Board will conduct a special meeting on January 17th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Office to discuss the upcoming Superintendent search.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in special session at 7:00 p.m. on January 17, 2006, in the Western Reserve Board Office. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Fannin, Mr. Boose, Mr. Todd, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Pickett, and Treasurer Brett Robson.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve Molly Myers as a home instructor.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
The Board discussed the upcoming Superintendent search and set a tentative calendar for posting, interviewing, hiring, and starting date. The Board instructed the Treasurer to review this calendar with Bill Lally, County Superintendent, and communicate any dates that conflict with his schedule.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mr. Boose-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in special session at 9:00 a.m. on January 25, 2006, in the Western Reserve Board Office. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Fannin, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Pickett, and Superintendent Max Shoff.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve Amy Feliciano as a home tutor.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mrs. Pickett moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the following certified substitute teachers retroactive to 8/31/05: Katie Stang, Walt Meagrow, and Jessica Ritz.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Mrs. Pickett moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
