January Board Minutes

The Western Reserve Board of Education conducted their annual organization meeting at 7:30 p.m. on January 10, 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. Boose moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, to nominate Mrs. Fannin for President of the Board.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, to nominate Mrs. Pickett for Vice President of the Board.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniel moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, to establish the regular monthly meeting dates and times as the 3^rd Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Library. All regular meetings will end by 10:00 p.m. unless completed earlier or extended by consensus of the board. Notice of all regularly scheduled meetings will be published in the monthly calendar of the local newspaper, the Western Front.

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 authorize the Treasurer to invest inactive funds in 2007.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to authorize the Treasurer to pay bills within appropriations. Bill list will continue to be provided to the Board.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Todd moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to authorize the Treasurer to ask for tax advances when they become available.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to authorize the Treasurer to issue Then and Now Certificates up to the amount established within the Ohio Revised Code.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to authorize the Treasurer to make budget and appropriation changes as necessary. 

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Todd seconded, to approve the compensation for Board members to be set at $80.00 per Regular Board Meeting attended, not to exceed 12 meetings.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Todd seconded, to approve that Board members have a choice to participate in the School Employees Retirement System.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, to authorize the Superintendent to approve requests for professional leave by the staff within the approved budget during 2007.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to approve the establishment of guidelines for public participation at regular monthly meetings:

1. A time of 20 minutes will be allowed for public participation. The time can be extended by a consensus of the board.

2. Each person who addresses the Board shall rise and state their name and address.

3. 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.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve the Superintendent and Treasurer to apply for grants and supplemental funding that will provide additional opportunities and enhanced learning experiences for students.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to approve to designate the Norwalk Reflector as the District’s official newspaper.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Todd moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve to designate the Treasure to act as Superintendent during a temporary absence of the Superintendent.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve the Board President to act as President pro tem at the 2008 Organizational Meeting.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, the appointment of Mrs. Fannin to serve as the Board’s representative on the Western Reserve Local Schools Endowment Fund Board of Trustees.

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

Motion Passed.

Mrs. Pickett moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve Mr. Daniels and Mrs. Pickett as Board representatives to the Finance Committee.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to approve Mr. Daniels and Mrs. Pickett as Board representatives to the Audit Committee.

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

Motion Passed.

Mrs. Pickett moved, Mr. Todd seconded, to approve Mr. Daniels and Mr. Boose as Board representatives to the Building & Grounds Committee.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to approve Mrs. Pickett as Board representative to the District Wellness Committee.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve Mr. Todd and Mrs. Fannin as Board representatives for the Certified and Non-Certified negotiations.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, to approve the OSBA membership for 2007.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve Mr. Daniels the OBSA Liaison for 2007.

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

Motion Passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, the meeting adjourn..

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

Motion Passed.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm

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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in regular session at 7:51 p.m. on January 10, 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.

Mrs. Pickett moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to approve the agenda and supplemental agenda presented. Mr. Boose-yes, Mr. Daniels-yes, Mr. Todd-yes, Mrs. Pickett-yes, Mrs. Fannin-yes. Motion passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve the minutes from the Regular meeting held on December 12, 2006 as presented.

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

Motion passed.

Mike Adelman, Huron County Commissioner, presented the Board with a proclamation in support of Board Recognition Month.

The Board entered into executive session for negotiations and grievance hearings at 8:00 p.m.

The Board returned from executive session at 8:20 p.m.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to deny the grievance from Kim Harrison.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Todd seconded, to deny the grievance from Deb Masters.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, to approve the employment of Michelle Monroe as French teacher for the year 2006-2007 school year, pending satisfactory completion of all board requirements. Ms. Monroe will begin with the 2^nd semester.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to approve Barb McDonald and Amy Cull as Home Tutors for the 2006-2007 school year.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve the following substitute teachers: Kara Vandersommen, and Michelle Monroe, 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. Robson presented the Board with the following donations: $100 from the Elementary PTO for the purchase of a smart board; $633 to the Diane Chairez fund (profit from cookie sale); $500 from Jim and Ann Todd to the Todd Family Scholarship Fund; $500 from Jill and Mike Nolan to the Nolan Family Scholarship Fund; $700 anonymous donation to the newly created GFB Scholarship Fund.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, to approve the financial reports and donations for December 2006.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Boose seconded, to approve the Tax Budget as presented.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Todd seconded, to approve the establishment of the GFB Scholarship Fund.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Boose moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, to approve the following teachers for the after-school intervention program pending satisfactory completion of all board requirements:  Wendy McConnell, Meg Stevens, Beth Nueberger, Michelle Knittle

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

 Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, to approve the certified substitute teachers for the 2006-2007 school year pending successful completion of all board requirements: Jerrold Manns and Michelle Monroe.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, to approve the following non-certified substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year pending successful completion of all board requirements:  Chester Vaught, Laura A. Hahn, Mary DeWalt.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, Mrs. Pickett seconded, to adjourn the meeting.

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

Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.