April Board Minutes

The Western Reserve Board of Education met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on April 18, 2007, in the high school library.  Mrs. Fannin called the meeting to order.  The following members responded to roll call:  Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Pickett, Mrs. Fannin, Superintendent Donald Barnes, and Treasurer Brett Robson.  Mr. Todd arrived at 7:43 p.m.

Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the agenda and supplemental agenda as presented.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 22, 2007, as presented.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Boose moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the minutes from the special meeting held on March 29, 2007, as presented.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board approve the EHOESC Multi-Services Agreement 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, the Board re-employ the following certified personnel on a one-year limited contract, effective with the 2007-2008 school year: Rebecca Albright, Trudy Anderson, Sarah Boss, Amy Cull, Ryan Falknor, Amy Feliciano, Glenda Jacob, Robert Jennings, Marilyn Knechtges, Jeffrey Little, Valerie Miller, Aaron Mochon, Michele Monroe, Kathryn Smith, Laura Tooman, Jack Underwood, Amanda Woodrum, Andrew Zuk.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board re-employ the following certified personnel on a two-year limited contract, effective with the 2007-2008 school year: Lisa Babcock, Tim Babcock, Shannon Bauman, Mary Jo Davis, Eric Dodd, Donna Fraelich, Brenda Friend, Kim Harrison, Ona Lewis, Cynthia Linder, Barry Pickens, Deb Strayer, Ed Timmons.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board re-employ the following certified personnel on a continuing contract, effective with the 2007-2008 school year: Tracy Clingman, Dolores Conklin, Shirley Rosenau, Meg Stevens, Rachel Stevens, Jennifer Wilson.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board re-employ the following non-certified personnel on a two-year limited contract, effective with the 2007-2008 school year: Vanessa Mitchell

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board re-employ the following non-certified personnel on a continuing contract, effective with the 2007-2008 school year: Anita Bolden, Barb Bonner, and Daneile Cantrill.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the following non-certified substitutes, pending successful completion of all Board requirements, for the 2006-2007 school year: Kathy McGinn and Kathleen Brackett

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the calendar for the 2007-2008 school year.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the Board approve the resignation of Brad Maguth, effective immediately.

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

Motion passed.

Mrs. Pickett moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the graduates in the Class of 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 Mr. Boose, the Board approve the Multi-Agreement contract with the ESC of Lorain County for the 2007-2008 school year.

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

Motion passed.

Mrs. Pickett moved, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approve the Mulit-Agreement contract with the Sandusky County ESC for the 2007-2008 school year.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board accept, with regrets, the resignation of Donald Barnes, Superintendent of Schools, effective at the employment of a new superintendent of schools and/or December 31, 2007, whichever comes first.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board of Education approve the financial reports and donations for March, 2007.

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

Motion passed.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the Board 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.

The Board entered into executive session at 8:15 p.m.

The Board returned from executive session at 9:25 p.m.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mrs. Pickett, the meeting adjourn at 9:25 p.m.

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

Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

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The Western Reserve Board of Education met in special session at 8:00 p.m. on April 23, 2007, in the Board Office.  Mrs. Pickett called the meeting to order.  The following members responded to roll call:  Mr. Boose, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Pickett, Mr. Todd, Superintendent Donald Barnes, and Treasurer Brett Robson.  Mrs. Fannin was absent.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Boose, the Board approve the publishing of notice to bidders for the life skills lab.

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

Motion passed.

The Board discussed personnel requirements for the 2007-2008 school year.

Mr. Daniels moved, seconded by Mr. Todd, the meeting adjourn.

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

Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.