The Botkins Board of Education met in regular session on October 10, 2012, and took the following actions:

·         Recognition and Hearing of the Public – Donn Walls from WOCO gave a presentation about WOCO.  WOCO is one of 22 OECN ITC sites.  35,000 member students.  WOCO services – hosts/supports software systems – student information systems. Fiscal and human resource software, library automation, technology services – internet service provider

·         Approved the minutes of the September 12, 2012, Board of Education regular meeting and the minutes of the special Board meeting on October 2, 2012.

·         Approved the Financial Report by Fund.

·         Reviewed Investment Report

·         Reviewed Payroll, Expenses, Receipts, and GF Balances for FY09, 10, 11, 12, and 13 and cash balance report.

·         Approved the Treasurer’s report by fund, the Investment report, and cash balance report as presented.

·         Approved the 5-year forecast for the Botkins Local School District as presented.

·         Approved all Activity Accounts for the Botkins Local School District for the 2012-13 school year.

·         Hired personnel as listed:

Jennifer Damschroder                   Substitute teacher

Mary-Elizabeth Furgeson             Substitute teacher

Sue Carter                                           Tutor

Larry Dietz                                          Sub maintenance

Andy Schneider                                7^th grade girls basketball coach

Carly Stiger                                         8^th grade girls basketball coach

·         Adopted a resolution of commendation for Brett Meyer and the Varsity Golf Team and for Mr. Berningand the Livestock Judging Team for their outstanding performances.

·         Approved the Board Resolution for project schedule, design development estimate and design development documents related to the new K-12 building.

Adjourned.

Connie Schneider, Supt.

Botkins Local School