November 2009

The Botkins Board of Education met in regular session on November 10, 2009.

Recognition and Hearing of the Public:

Members of the 8th grade class recapped the trip to Washington D.C.

Members of the FFA gave a presentation about the National Convention and also about the national livestock judging competition.

The Board took the following actions:

* Approved the minutes of the October 15, 2009, Board of Education meeting.

* Approved the financial report.

* Review of investment report.

Approved the following:

* Resolution of commendation to the cast, crew, director of the musical 'Oklahoma'.

* Updates to board policies.

* Hired Brandon Rogers as 8th grade JH basketball.

* Approved a 5-year depository agreement with USBank

* Changed the December Board meeting to December 16 at 7:00 PM.

Updates:

* Repairs have been made to cracked vent pipes.

* Reviewed the Master Account - Botkins Local School Foundation.

* Reviewed personnel and services from ESC.

* New Bus has arrived.

* New lights have been installed in both gyms.

* Discussed All Boards Meeting

* Evaluation forms for superintendent and treasurer were discussed and given to board members

* Discussed 8th grade Washington D.C. trip for next year.

* Discussed staff Christmas party.

* Reviewed the maintenance schedule

* Larry replaced leaking pipes leading to the main water heater.

* Discussed the incorrect ballot for Board of Education that was sent to Auglaize Co. by Shelby Co.

Adjourned

Connie Schneider

Botkins Local School