The Botkins Board of Education met in regular session on September 12, 2007 The Board took the following actions: * Approved the minutes of the August 8, 2007, Board meeting. * Approved the Financial Report by fund * Reviewed the Investment Report * Heard committee reports Audit - District will be undergoing our biennial audit within the next months. Park Committee - money donated for new shelterhouse parking problem on the new parking lot * Approved the following: Appropriations for the FY2008 $6,756,927.93 (all funds) * Approved bus routes as presented * Approved the 8th grade trip to D.C., Oct. 16-21 * Approved the modification of Chad Berning's contract to reflect 45 days due to the 5th quarter grant. * Hired Sheri Abbott as a substitute for the 07-08 school year. * Approved the modification of our student discipline policy to state the manner and timeframe in which the appeal of a suspension or expulsion can be made. * Approved an overnight trip for the FCCLA to attend the Fall Leadership Meeting in Marengo, OH. * Approved the FFA trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Oct. 24 - 26. * Approved the Student Memorial Agreement to transfer funds to the Community Foundation for scholarships. * Approved the Public Records Policy required by law and appointed Shirley Elsass, Ass't Treas., to attend the training on behalf of the BOE. * Approved a resolution to bid for a 72-passenger school bus. * Hired Carolyn Jensvold as the assistant musical director. * Issued a continuing contract to Jason Liette effective 9-12-07. * Entered executive session to discuss personnel. * Heard updates: According to Dayton Daily News, Botkins Local School ranked 2nd in a 7-county area as overachievers on the local report card. Reviewed information from the architect concerning the OSFC project and plan to schedule a meeting. Looked at open enrollment and enrollment data for the 2007-08 school year. Adjourned. Connie Schneider Superintendent |
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