BEAVER LOCAL BOARD of EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2007 1 January 8, 2007 – Organizational Meeting the Beaver Local Board of Educat
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BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2007 January 8, 2007 – Organizational Meeting The Beaver Local Board of Education met for its annual organizational meeting on Monday, January 8, 2007, at 6:30 P.M., in the Beaver Local High School Media Center. ATTENDANCE: BOARD MEMBERS: OTHERS: Mr. Campbell Mr. Adkins, Superintendent Dr. Dietz Mr. Barrett, Treasurer Mr. Meredith Administrators and Supervisors Mr. McKenzie Other interested and concerned Mr. Williams citizens and employees CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the 2006 Board President, Mr. Meredith. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. ROLL CALL The roll was called by the Treasurer noting all members present. M-07.1 ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT Mr. McKenzie nominated Dr. Dietz to serve as President for 2007. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to close nominations. Roll Call: Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion to close nominations approved. Dr. Dietz elected as President of the Board for 2007. M-07.2 ELECTION OF BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT Mr. Campbell nominated Mr. McKenzie to serve as Vice-President for 2007. Mr. McKenzie nominated Mr. Meredith to serve as Vice-President for 2007. Dr. Dietz nominated Mr. Campbell to serve as Vice-President for 2007. Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Campbell declined nomination. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, to close nominations. Roll Call: Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion to close nominations approved. Mr. Meredith elected as Vice-President of the Board for 2007. M-07.3 DATE, PLACE, AND TIME OF REGULAR MEETINGS: Mr. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to establish the regular board meetings to be held on the second Monday of each month, in the High School Media Center unless otherwise announced at 6:30 P.M. with the alternate date to be announced as needed. Roll Call: Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. 1 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2007 January 8, 2007 – Organizational Meeting M-07.4 O.S.B.A. LIAISON APPOINTMENT Mr. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, and upon the nomination of Mr. McKenzie to appoint Dr. Dietz as the Board’s OSBA Liaison person for 2007. Roll Call: Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.5 O.S.B.A. STUDENT LIAISON APPOINTMENT Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, and upon the nomination of Mr. Campbell to appoint Mr. Williams as the Board’s OSBA Student Achievement liaison person for 2007. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.6 DESIGNATE NEWSPAPERS: Mr. Meredith 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: Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.7 ADOPTING EXISTING BYLAWS AND POLICIES: Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, to adopt existing bylaws and policies for the Board’s own operation and the operation of the school system. Roll Call: Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.8 O.S.B.A. DUES AND PUBLICATIONS: Mr. McKenzie moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, to approve the following dues and publications for 2007: OSBA Dues $ 3,932 Briefcase Subscription 110 School Management Subscription ___185 Total $ 4,227 Roll Call: Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. 2 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2007 January 8, 2007 – Organizational Meeting M-07.9 SERVICE FUND: Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, to approve the Board Service Fund at $7,500 for the 2007 calendar year. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.10 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to adjourn the organizational meeting. Roll Call: Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 9, 2007, at conclusion of the 2007 organizational meeting in the Beaver Local High School Media Center. 3 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2007 January 8, 2007 – Regular Meeting The Beaver Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 8, 2007, 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 Mr. Adkins, Superintendent Mr. Meredith Mr. Barrett, Treasurer Mr. McKenzie Administrators and Supervisors Mr. Williams Other interested and concerned Dr. Dietz citizens and employees CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Board President, Dr. Dietz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. The roll was called noting all members were present. M-07.11 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Mr. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2006. Roll Call: Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.12 FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to approve the financial reports for the month of December 2006, as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call: Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.13 FORMAL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, to formally adopt the agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. REPORTS TO THE BOARD: The Board heard reports from the following: · Community Advisory · Career Center 4 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2007 January 8, 2007 – Regular Meeting M-07.14 POLICY READING Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent and the Policy Committee to approve the Policies for the second reading as submitted (Exh. 07-1). The first reading was at the December 2006 regular meeting. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.15 OSBA LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, 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. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.16 FISCAL MATTERS Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent and treasurer to approve the following: 2007/08 Asking Budget The 2007/08 Asking Tax Budget as submitted to be presented to the County Budget Commission by January 15, 2007 (Exh. 07-2). Donation of Computers The donation of three (3) used desktop computers from storage to the Title 1 BASIC program. Appropriations Additions The Gifted Subsidy Grant FY07 (Fund #001-9107) appropriation additions in the amount of $5,751.89. Donation The acceptance of the donation from the East Liverpool American Legion Post 374 in the amount of $104.85 to be used for the athletic programs. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.17 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent to enter into executive session for the discussion of the consideration of the letting of personnel contracts. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. 5 BEAVER LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES 2007 January 8, 2007 – Regular Meeting M-07.18 RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent to return to regular session. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. Returned to regular session. M-07.19 PERSONNEL MATTERS – RESIGNATIONS Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent to accept the following: The resignation due to retirement of Technology Director Linda Vermillion effective February 1, 2007. Mrs. Vermillion has dedicated 30 years to the Beaver Local School District and we extend our gratitude and wish her well in her retirement. The resignation due to retirement of custodian Fred Fisher, effective March 1, 2007. We thank him for his service to the district and wish him well in his retirement. The resignation of cook Diana Aldridge effective December 22, 2006. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.20 PERSONNEL MATTERS – EMPLOYEE CONTRACT Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Meredith, and upon the recommendation of the superintendent to award an employment contract effective February 1, 2007 through June 31, 2009 to Robin Curran as Technology Director at Step 0 of the salary schedule. Roll Call: Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Meredith, yes; Mr. McKenzie, yes; Mr. Williams, yes; Dr. Dietz, yes. Motion approved. M-07.21 PERSONNEL MATTERS – BUS DRIVER EMPLOYEE CONTRACT Mr.