BEAVER LOCAL BOARD of EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2008 1 January 14, 2008
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BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2008 January 14, 2008 – Organizational Meeting The Beaver Local Board of Education met for its annual organizational meeting on Monday, January 14, 2008, at 6:15 P.M., in the Beaver Local High School Media Center. ATTENDANCE: BOARD MEMBERS: OTHERS: Mr. Campbell Dr. DiBacco, Superintendent Dr. Dietz Mr. Barrett, Treasurer Mr. Garn Administrators and Supervisors Mr. McKenzie Other interested and concerned Mr. Meredith citizens and employees CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the 2007 Board President, Dr. Dietz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. M-08.1 OATH OF OFFICE The Treasurer administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Board members Mr. Jonathan Garn, Mr. Brian McKenzie, and Mr. Keith Meredith (Exh. 08-1). ROLL CALL The roll was called by the Treasurer noting all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. M-08.2 ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT Dr. Dietz nominated Mr. Meredith to serve as President for 2008. Mr. McKenzie moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to close nominations. Roll Call: Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. Mr. Meredith elected as President of the Board for 2008. M-08.3 ELECTION OF BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Dietz nominated Mr. Campbell to serve as Vice-President for 2008. Mr. McKenzie moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to close nominations. Roll Call: Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. Mr. Campbell elected as Vice- President of the Board for 2008. 1 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2008 January 14, 2008 – Organizational Meeting M-08.4 DATE, PLACE, AND TIME OF REGULAR MEETINGS: Dr. Dietz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to establish the regular board meetings to be held on the second Monday of each month, in the High School Media Center except otherwise announced, at 6:30 P.M. with the alternate date to be announced as needed. Roll Call: Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.5 O.S.B.A. LIAISON APPOINTMENTS Dr. Dietz nominated Mr. Meredith as the O.S.B.A. liaison person for 2008 to act as a link between the state association and the local board of education. Mr. McKenzie nomimated Dr. Dietz as the O.S.B.A. student achievement liason for 2006. Mr. McKenzie moved, seconded by Dr. Dietz to accept the nominations. Roll Call: Mr. McKenzie, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.6 APPOINTMENT OF CAREER CENTER REPRESENTATIVE: Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to appoint Dr. Dietz as the Board's representative to the Career Center Board for a two-year term (2008 and 2009). Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.7 DESIGNATE NEWSPAPERS: Dr. Dietz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to designate the following newspapers in the District as the official newspapers: The Morning Journal, The Review, The Vindicator, and The Salem News. Roll Call: Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.8 ADOPTING EXISTING BYLAWS AND POLICIES: Dr.Dietz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to adopt existing bylaws and policies for the Board’s own operation and the operation of the school system. Roll Call: Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. 2 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2008 January 14, 2008 – Organizational Meeting M-08.9 O.S.B.A. DUES AND PUBLICATIONS: Dr. Dietz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to approve the following dues and publications for 2008: OSBA Dues $ 4,327 Briefcase Subscription 110 School Management Subscription ___185 Total $ 4,622 Roll Call: Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.10 SERVICE FUND: Dr. Dietz moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to approve the Board Service Fund at $7,500 for the 2008 calendar year. Roll Call: Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.11 ADJOURNMENT Dr. Dietz moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to adjourn the organizational meeting. Roll Call: Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008, at conclusion of the 2008 organizational meeting. in the Beaver Local High School Media Center. 3 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2008 January 14, 2008 – Regular Meeting The Beaver Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 14, 2008, at 6:30 P.M., in the Beaver Local High School Media Center. Action on agenda items was preceded by a work session open to the public. ATTENDANCE BOARD MEMBERS: OTHERS: Mr. Campbell Dr. DiBacco, Superintendent Dr. Dietz Mr. Barrett, Treasurer Mr. Garn Administrators and Supervisors Mr. McKenzie Other interested and concerned Mr. Meredith citizens and employees CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Board President, Mr. Meredith. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. The roll was called noting all members were present. M-08.12 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 2007. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.13 FINANCIAL REPORTS Dr. Dietz moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to approve the financial reports for the month of December 2007, as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call: Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.14 FORMAL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to formally adopt the agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. REPORTS TO THE BOARD: The Board heard reports from the following: · Presentation by Middle School Classroom Instruction Coordinators 4 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2008 January 14, 2008 – Regular Meeting M-08.15 OSBA LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND Mr. McKenzie moved, seconded by Dr. Dietz, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent and treasurer to approve the membership into the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund at a cost of $250 per year. Roll Call: Mr. McKenzie, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Garn, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes. Motion approved. M-08.16 ACCESS BYLAW RESOLUTION Mr. Garn moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent and treasurer to adopt the following resolution: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ACCESS COUNCIL, THE BYLAWS GOVERNING THE ACCESS COUNCIL AND THE AGREEMENT REGARDING AREA COOPERATIVE COMPUTERIZED EDUCATIONAL SERVICE SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF THIS BOARD OF A RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ACCESS COUNCIL AND AN AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT REGARDING AREA COOPERATIVE COMPUTERIZED EDUCATIONAL SERVICE SYSTEM PROGRAM; AND DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES OF THIS BOARD TO THE ACCESS COUNCIL ASSEMBLY. WHEREAS, this Board previously approved the Agreement for Establishment of the ACCESS Council made and entered into as of June 1, 2001 (“Existing Council Agreement”) and the authorized representatives of the 28 members (collectively, the “Assembly”) of ACCESS Council (“Council”), met and adopted the Bylaws Governing the ACCESS Council (effective July 1, 2001), which were amended by the Assembly on November 16, 2001 (as so amended, “Existing Bylaws”); and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5 of the Existing Council Agreement, Revised Code Sections 3301.075 (and the rules promulgated thereunder) and 3313.92, and the approval of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (“State Superintendent”), this Board and each of the other members of the Council (each a “Participating District”), together with the Council, entered into the Agreement Regarding Area Cooperative Computerized Educational Service System as of June 1, 2001 (“Existing Program Agreement”); and WHEREAS, in order to comply with revised rules promulgated by the Ohio Department of Education (“ODE”) under Revised Code Section 3301.075, the Board of Directors of the ACCESS Council (“ACCESS Board”) determined, by resolution adopted on November 9, 2007, a copy of which is on file with the Treasurer of this Board (“ACCESS Board Resolution”), that it is necessary to amend the Existing Council Agreement, the Existing Bylaws and the Existing Program Agreement and the 5 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2008 January 14, 2008 – Regular Meeting M-08.16 ACCESS BYLAW RESOLUTION (Continued): ACCESS Board approved, referred to the Assembly, proposed amendments in the forms attached as Exhibits A, B and C to the ACCESS Board Resolution (the “Council Agreement Amendments”, the “Bylaw Amendments” and the “Program Agreement Amendments” respectively and, collectively, the “Amendments”); and WHEREAS, the Assembly, by resolution approved by at least two-thirds of its members on November 29, 2007 (“Assembly Resolution”), a copy of which is on file with the Treasurer of this Board, approved the Amendments, adopted the Amended and Restated Bylaws Governing ACCESS Council (“Restated Bylaws”) and referred