Board Minutes - 10-22-08

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Minutes from the Buckeye Local Board of Education regular meeting held October 22, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in Braden Jr. High. The record documents member attendance, the pledge of allegiance, approval of the September 17 minutes, communications recognizing athletic teams and community updates, public participation, and the treasurer’s reports. It also covers approval of bills paid, financial reports, a five-year forecast, superintendent items including a workers’ compensation rebate, bus route efficiency measures, a pilot assessment program overview, and recommended actions for special services, gift acceptance, assessment pilot resolution, contract termination, and personnel changes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Record of Proceedings

Regular Meeting and Attendance

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes and Communications

Public Participation

Treasurer’s Reports and Five-Year Forecast

Superintendent’s Report

Bus Routes and Pilot Assessment Program

Special Services Contract and Gifts

Performance Assessment Pilot Resolution

Termination and Personnel

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 94 Minutes of Buckeye Local Board of Education Regular Meeting Held October 22, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.– Braden Jr. High =========================================================================== REGULAR MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT Jackie Hillyer, President Norah Anderson, Vice President (arrived at 7:22 P. M. ) Mark Estock Sharon Schoneman Mary B. Wisnyai Also present were Superintendent Nancy L. Williams and Treasurer Sherry L. Wentworth. CITIZENS PRESENT Mary Ann Firster Brenda Bovee Rich Kreisher Susan Hodge Shawn Hodge Kathy Pape Mark Hodge Brian Ewig Sandy Pozum Carolyn Huyck Michelle Baker Amy H. Louise Casagrande Bonnie Bernato Susan Lyons PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 187.08 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Wisnyai moved and seconded by Mrs. Schoneman that the minutes from the September 17, 2008, regular meeting be approved. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mrs. Wisnyai, Mrs. Schoneman, Mr. Estock and Ms. Hillyer. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION Jackie Hillyer recognized the NEC Champs, boys soccer, 7th grade football and boys and girls cross country teams. Ms. Wentworth presented a letter regarding Pierpont being named “State School of Promise.” Kathy Pape gave the Kingsville Public Library monthly report which included the OAT flashcard donation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION RELATED TO AGENDA Michele Baker supporting her sister Tina Gaggiano. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 95 Minutes of Buckeye Local Board of Education Regular Meeting Held October 22, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.– Braden Jr. High =========================================================================== TREASURER’S REPORT INFORMATION FIVE-YEAR FORECAST Ms. Wentworth explained to the Board and audience the assumptions and/or data used to prepare the proposed five-year forecast. TREASURER’S REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS 188.08 TREASURER’S REPORTS Mr. Estock moved and seconded by Mrs. Wisnyai to approve the following. BILLS PAID IN SEPTEMBER The list of bills paid in September, as sent to the Board on October 15, 2008 FINANCIAL REPORTS The financial reports, as sent to the Board on October 15, 2008 ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mr. Estock, Mrs. Wisnyai, Mrs. Schoneman and Ms. Hillyer. Motion carried. 189.08 FIVE-YEAR FORECAST Mrs. Wisnyai moved and seconded by Mrs. Schoneman to approve the five-year forecast, as sent to the Board on October 15, 2008. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mrs. Wisnyai, Mrs. Schoneman, Mr. Estock and Ms. Hillyer. Motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT INFORMATION BWC REBATE CHECK Ms. Williams explained to the Board and audience that during the FY 2008, the school district paid $127,686 .44 in premiums to the Bureau of Workers Compensation. Because the district participates in the Ashtabula Safety Council, we received a 2% rebate check of $2,759 .91 at the October Safety Council meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 96 Minutes of Buckeye Local Board of Education Regular Meeting Held October 22, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.– Braden Jr. High =========================================================================== BUS ROUTES Mr. Kreisher described the efficiency measures implemented this school year that will result in approximately a $24,500 savings to the district. PILOT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Mrs. Casagrande provided the board with an overview of a grant that is being written by the Ashtabula County Educational Service Center to participate in a pilot assessment program through the Ohio Department of Education. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS It is the recommendation of the superintendent that the Board approve the following items. 190.08 SPECIAL SERVICES CONTRACT Mr. Estock moved and seconded by Mrs. Anderson to approve a contract with the Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program at the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School to provide special services for Buckeye students that have limited English proficiency at a cost of $5,600 .00 for the 2008-09 school year. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mr. Estock, M

FAQs

When and where was the regular meeting held?

The Buckeye Local Board of Education regular meeting was held October 22, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at Braden Jr. High.

What financial items were approved during the treasurer’s reports?

The board approved the bills paid in September and the financial reports as sent on October 15, 2008, and it approved the proposed five-year forecast as sent on October 15, 2008.

What superintendent updates were included?

The superintendent’s report included information on a workers’ compensation rebate, bus routes efficiency measures, and an overview of a pilot assessment program grant being written with the Ohio Department of Education.

What actions were taken regarding personnel and contracts?

The board approved items including a special services contract, acceptance of gifts, a performance assessment pilot resolution, termination of Tina Gaggiano’s employment contract effective October 23, 2008, and personnel changes such as placement, family medical leave, and resignations or assignment changes.

Sep 17, 2026

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