The Botkins Board of Education met in regular session on October 8, 2008.

A presentation was given for the public concerning the upcoming levy.

Heard a parent discuss the 2-sport rule and listened to the rationale for having the rule.

The Board took the following actions:

*           Approved the minutes of the September 15, 2008 regular meeting.

*           Approved the financial report by fund.

*           Approved the investment report.

*           Held a short recess to attend the Young Farmers' Meeting

*           Heard committee reports.

*           Approved the 5-year forecast.

*           Approved all activity accounts for the school district for the 08-09 school year.

*           Approved a $500 donation for the Mark & Kathy Education Scholarship.

*           Changed the November Board meeting to November 13.

*           Approved the Assessment Pilot Program as a 2-year commitment.

*           Entered executive session to consider the employment of a public employee.

Adjourned.

Connie Schneider

Superintendent

Botkins Local School