February Board Minutes

The Western Reserve Board of Education met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on February 21, 2007, in the high school library.  The following members responded to roll call:  Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Pickett, Mrs. Fannin, Mr. Todd, Superintendent Donald Barnes and Treasurer Brett Robson. 

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to approve the agenda and supplemental agenda with amendments noted.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, to approve the minutes from the Organizational Meeting held on January 10, 2007 as presented.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr.. Daniels, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 10, 2007, as presented.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to approve the first reading of the revised policies/codes, with revisions noted:

1220                3120.08           4122.01           5540    8400

1310                3120.09           5113                6320    8442

1520                3122.01           5320                6450    8462

2260                4120                5330                6520    8500

3120                4120.04           5341                8320    9800

3120.04           4120.09           5463                8330    6460

In 1520, remove reference to hiring prior to recommending to the Board.

In 4120, remove reference to hiring prior to recommending to the Board.

In 4120.04, remove reference to competitive pay for substitutes.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the first readings of the following replacement policies with amendments noted:

1200                3120.05           3231.01           6620

1231                3131                4131                7530

1231.01           3210                4210                8120

2260.01           3231                4231                8442.01

In 7530, note that district equipment used by community is to be authorized by the Superintendent.

In 7530, remove references to community liability.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the first readings of the following deleted policies:  Policy #6461

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the first readings of the following new number policies: Policy #7530.01

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to approve the following after school intervention Program teachers for the 2006-2007 school year:

Amy Feliciano, Bob McDonald, Barb McDonald, Susan Knable, John Kuhlman.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, to approve the bus routes for the transportation of the After School Intervention students.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to approve the before mentioned substitute teachers pending successful completion of all board requirements:

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel, to approve   medical leave of absence for Richard Martz, maintenance supervisor for the period of 1 year starting February 16, 2007.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mrs. Pickett moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, to approve the following coaches for spring sports, for 2006-2007 school year:

Barry Pickens – Head Track                             Scott Ewing – JV Baseball

Scott Emerick – Head Baseball             Cathy Zuk – JV Softball

Bob Meagrow – Head Softball             Amy Cull – Reserve Track

Steve Adams – Reserve Track              Rob Schwiefert – Jr. High Track

Jim Wiles – Jr. High Track

Mr. Boose-no, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, to approve the following volunteers for spring sports pending satisfactory completion of all board requirements.

Greg Mullins – Baseball                        Kyle Meagrow – Softball

Milton Cantril – Baseball                       Christine Cammarn – Softball

Steve Pausch - Baseball

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes. Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to approve the financial reports for January 2007.  Mr. Robson noted that no donations were received during the month.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to approve the appropriations for the Martha Holden Jennings Grant to the Kindergarten Team for $1512.00.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to approve the $19,522 BWC refund of 4/10/2001 to be designated as included within the current budget stabilization fund balance of $185,290. Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to enter into executive session for the purpose of negotiations with no action to follow.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 p.m.

Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes.

Motion Passed

Meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m.

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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in special session at 7:00 p.m. on February 26, 2007, in the Board Office.  The following members responded to roll call:  Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Pickett, Mrs. Fannin, Mr. Todd, and Superintendent Donald Barnes.

The Board discussed administrative matters.  No action taken.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes. Motion Passed

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.