June Board Minutes
The Western Reserve Board of Education met in special session at 7:00 p.m. on June 6, 2007, in the Board Office. Mrs. Fannin called the meeting to order. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Fannin, Mrs. Pickett, Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Todd, and Treasurer Brett Robson.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board enter into executive session to conduct interviews for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mr. Todd – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes.
Motion passed.
The Board entered into executive session at 7:07 p.m.
The Board returned from executive session at 10:15 p.m.
Mrs. Pickett moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in special session at 7:00 p.m. on June 6, 2007, in the Board Office. Mrs. Pickett called the meeting to order. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Pickett, Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Todd, and Treasurer Brett Robson. Mrs. Fannin was absent.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board hire Beth Neuberger as a Home Tutor during the summer period of June 11, 2007 through August 31, 2007.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd – yes.
Motion passed.
Mrs. Pickett moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board hire Doug Solet as Superintendent of Schools for the Western Reserve Local School District, for a period of three years, commencing August 1, 2007, at a salary rate of $74,500.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd – yes.
Motion passed.
Mrs. Pickett read a written statement from Mrs. Fannin, expressing her support of the hiring of Mr. Solet as Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve up to 10 working days for Doug Solet, during the month of July, 2007, to address transitional items with outgoing Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Solet is to be compensated at his daily rate, based on his base salary of $74,500.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd – yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd – yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on June 20, 2007, in the high school library. Mrs. Fannin called the meeting to order. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Fannin, Mrs. Pickett, Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Todd, Superintendent Donald Barnes, and Treasurer Brett Robson.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the agenda, amended with the addition of the request to advance funds to the cafeteria.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the minutes of the May 17, 2007 regular meeting.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the minutes of the May 21, 2007 special meeting.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the minutes of the May 29, 2007 special meeting.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the minutes of the May 30, 2007 special meeting.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the minutes of the June 6, 2007 special meeting.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the minutes of the June 11, 2007 special meeting.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Adelman presented the Board with a proclamation from the Huron County Commissioners recognizing the accomplishments of the WR state track participants.
Mrs. Weisenberger addressed the Board expressing her concern and that of the WREA membership over the current reduction in force measures the Board has taken, and requested that the action be stopped at this time.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the Huron County General Health District contract for nursing services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the enrollment into the OSBA 2008 Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the Fisher Titus Medical Center contract for Athletic Training Services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the following certified personnel to be used on an as needed basis for the 2007-2008 elementary summer school program: John Kuhlman, Barb McDonald, Beth Neuberger, Wendy McConnell, Darlene Pabst, Colleen Braden, Karen Pollack, Jessica Ritz.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved that the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for certified personnel for the 2007-2008 school year: : Glenda Jacob - Marching and Pep Band; Kim Harrison - HS/MS Vocal Music; Kim Harrison – Drama; Kim Harrison – 12th grade advisor; Lisa Border– HS Academic Advisors; Donna Fraelich – MS Academic Advisor; Lisa Border – EYT Mentor; Jim Wiles – Art Club; Ann Todd – MS Yearbook; Lisa Border – VLA Teacher; Melanie Conaway – Faculty Manager; Lisa Border – HSTW Coordinator (Contingent upon Grant Funding); Dolores Conklin – MMGW Coordinator (Contingent upon Grant Funding); Gayle Kovach – MS Cheerleading; Rob Schwiefert – Assistant Cross Country; Andy Zuk – Varsity Assistant Football; Barry Pickens – Varsity Assistant Football; Stoney Jarrett- Reserve Football; Steve Adams – Reserve Football; Bob McDonald – Jr. High Football; Jim Wiles – Middle School Track; Tracy Moyer – 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball; Ann Todd – 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball; Brad Perkins – Jr. High Wrestling; Ann Todd – National Honor Society Advisor.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2007-2008 school year: Cassie Wolfe-MS Cheerleading; Lisa Barrier-MS Cheerleading; Mike Martz-Varsity Football.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the following personnel for summer help, retroactive to June 8, 2007, on an as-needed basis, through August 27, 2007: Troy Chafin, Jodi Moehlman, Lucy allen, Marci Priddy, David Soboslai, Lindsay Rider.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the elementary fee schedule for the 2007-2008 school year as presented.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the MS/HS fee schedule for the 2007-2008 school year as presented.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board accept the resignation of Shannon Thome, effective June 30, 2007.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board accept the resignation of Jane Bartow, for retirement purposes, effective June 30, 2007.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the reduction in force measures for the following certified staff members: Amy Cull, Katherine Smith, Ruth Kidney, Michelle Knittle, Laura Tooman.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the recall actions of the following certified staff members previously reduced in force: Nan Link, Jan Jump, Jack Underwood, Deb Strayer, Dolores Conklin, Molly Meyers.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve a $15,000 advance from the general fund to the cafeteria fund.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the financial reports and donation for May, 2007.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the revised appropriations and estimated resources for the FY2007 as presented.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board enter into executive session to discuss negotiations. No action to follow.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
The Board entered into executive session at 9:00 p.m.
The Board returned from executive session at 10:50 p.m.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mrs. Fannin – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in special session at 7:00 a.m. on June 26, 2007, in the Board Office. Mrs. Pickett called the meeting to order. The following members responded to roll call: Mrs. Pickett, Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Todd, Superintendent Donald Barnes, and Treasurer Brett Robson.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the agenda.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
The Board discussed the various supplemental positions within the district and determined the following positions will not be posted during the 2007-2008 school year: pom advisor, 1 ninth grade class advisor, 1 tenth grade class advisor, middle school student council advisor, French Club advisor, Spanish Club advisor, 1 FCCLA advisor.
Mr. Todd moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the following salaries for the 2007-2008 school year: Tom Lehman - $74,786; Chris Sheldon - $59,015; Mary Lynn Mahoney - $72,537; Brett Robson - $68,330 (effective 1/1/08); Rodge Wilson - $58,753; Cynthia Jerome - $25,782; Paul Moses - $51,765; Regina Zaborski - $43,482; Phyllis Brucker - $34,206; Gayle Frederick - $31,517.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the reduction in force measures for the following certified staff member: Ryan Falknor.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the use of Renhill Staffing Services for substitute needs for the 2007-2008 school year.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve Shannon Thome as a volunteer during the periods of July 1, 2007 through August 26, 2007, to assist with FFA activities and out of town trips.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve an advance from the general fund to the cafeteria fund not to exceed $41,000 (including advance approved at the June 20, 2007 regular meeting).
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the meeting adjourn.
Mr. Boose – yes, Mr. Daniels – yes, Mrs. Pickett – yes, Mr. Todd - yes.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
