Board Recognition

The Board recognized and thanked Charlene and Curly Pearson for decorating the Elementary/Middle School for the Christmas Season.

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Communications

Received a thank you card from Lynn Ochs for our participation in a videotape about D3A2.

Received a thank you letter from Karen Schroer for allowing her to attend the Elementary Secretarial Conference.

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Board Reports

Dan Jutte, Legislative Liaison, distributed a handout containing information about health insurance for retires/rehires.

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Administrative Reports

Mrs. Koch: Updated the Board on the IRS 403(b) guidelines.

Mrs. Vaughn:

* Explained the Indian Pride schedule and the benefits of having it built into the schedule.

Mr. Shuttleworth:

* Updated the Board on recent changes and requirements in transportation laws.

* Informed the Board that Channel 7 News will be focusing on Fort Recovery on Saturday, Dec. 15 sometime between 8 and 10:00 AM.

* Announced the spelling bee winners: Abby Backs, Joey Gonzalez, Diane Post, Alison Koch, and David Tobe. The county spelling bee will be held on February 4.

Mr. Warvel:

* Reported on the HS Parent Advisory Council.

* Discussed Podcasting with the Board.

Mr. Riel:

* Distributed the agenda for Staff Development Days – Jan. 2 & 18.

Administrative Reports Continued

* Updated the Board on the recent meeting with OSFC.

* Reminded the Board of the Mercer/Auglaize County All Boards Workshop on January 30.

* Updated the Board on the CTE Project Lead the Way Grant.

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Consent Agenda

1. Approved minutes of prior Nov. 20 meeting.

2. Approved November financial reports and payment of bills.

3. Accepted and thanked Tom & Mary Pat Zitter for their donations to the Elementary, MS, & HS Funds, the Athletic Boosters, Band Boosters, Show Choir Boosters, and the Academic Booster Club.

4. Accepted the CTE Middle/High School Improvement Grant (PLTW) in the amount of $60,000.00 from ODE.

5. Accepted the resignation of Jennifer Grieshop as Elementary Teacher and CIP Coordinator.

6. Approved the employment of Marcia Schmitz as a classified substitute.

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Agenda Action Items

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

2. Approved the Specimen 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Program Resolution to permit contract exchanges as presented.

3. Set the Board Organizational Meeting for Thursday, January 10 at 7:00 PM, the Budget Hearing at 7:15 PM, and the regular Board meeting to follow at 7:30 PM.

4. Elected Dan Kahlig President Pro-Tem for the Organizational Meeting.

5. Accepted the resignation of Jamie Albers as Preschool Teacher.

6. Executive Session.