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Fort Recovery Local Schools Board of Education Meeting Summary

October 9, 2007 Regular Meeting

Board Recognition

Austin Burkhardt was recognized for receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

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Staff Reports

Marcia Weigel presented the itinerary for the Gr. 5 Gifted student trip to Chicago.

Kathy Jutte updated the Board on the plans for the annual 8^th grade trip to Washington, D.C.

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Communications

A congratulations letter was received from Susan Tave Zelman, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, for Fort Recovery Local Schools receiving an Excellent rating on the 2006-07 report card.

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Administrative Reports

No Principals’ Reports Because of Board Work Session

Mr. Riel:

* Discussed the recent meetings of the District Input Team and the Business Advisory Council.

* Reminded the Board of future meetings:

- Facilities Committee Mtg. - Oct. 15

- Mercer/Auglaize Co. All Boards Workshop – Jan. 30

- Franklin B. Walter Banquet - April 16

* Scheduled the following meetings:

- Supplemental Review Com. - Oct. 23 -2:30 PM

- Finance Committee Mtg. - Nov. 7 -7:00 PM

- Policy Committee Mtg. - Nov. 14 - 5:00 PM

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Consent Agenda

1. Approved minutes of prior September meeting.

2. Approved September financial reports and payment of bills.

3. Approved the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Termination Benefits Fund.

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Agenda Action Items

1. Approved the Five Year Forecast as presented.

2. Approved the modifications to the temporary appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.

3. Approved Bowling as a high school girls sport.

4. Approved the 5^th Grade Gifted trip to Chicago.

5. Deleted.

6. Approved Kurt Wendel and Kathy Thobe as the public records officers for the Board of Education members.

7. Executive session.

8. Approved the employment of Lori Pottkotter as Jr. High Girls Basketball Assistant Coach.

9. Approved the employment of Karen Schwieterman as a non-teaching employee, effective 10/10/07.

10. Approved the employment of Karen Schwieterman as a classified substitute, as needed.

11. Accepted Shawna Carney as a volunteer girls bowling coach.

12. Accepted Jill Hull as a volunteer swimming coach.

13. Approved the administrative contract for Lori Koch, Treasurer.

14. Meeting adjourned.