Board Work Session

Lori Koch, Treasurer of the district, presented a PowerPoint and facilitated a discussion on various financial topics, including the Five Year Forecast.

***

Board Recognition

Jeremy Siegrist, a Tri Star Agricultural Mechanics student, was recognized and congratulated for being the first student ever to finish in first place in both his junior and senior year in scholarship testing. He has earned a full scholarship to The University of Northwestern Ohio.

***

Board Reports

Dave Hull, Student Liaison, reported on graduation rates, as related to the impact it has on a student’s ability to be a productive citizen.

Dan Jutte, Legislative Liaison, distributed “The Link”, an OSBA newsletter, with emphasis on the article concerning Ohio’s regulation of electric utilities.

***

Administrative Reports

There were no Treasurer or Principal reports because of the Board Work Session.

Mr. Riel:

* Reviewed the school calendar for the 2008-09 school year.

* Discussed the high school grading scale.

* Distributed the Data Portfolio to Board members.

* Updated the Board on the progress for future Project Lead the Way classes.

* Updated the School Committee list.

* Shared highlights of a recent visit to Oakwood Schools with the Board.

* Discussed a proposed abatement.

***

Consent Agenda

1. Approved minutes of prior January 10, 2008 Organizational and Regular Meetings.

2. Approved the monthly financial reports for

January 2008 and payment of bills.

3. Approved the 2008-09 school calendar as presented.

4. Accepted and thanked Wendel Poultry for their donation of $250 to the Show Choir and $250 to the Band.

5. Accepted the resignation of Brent Niekamp as HS Head Track Coach.

6. Approved the return of a financial advance.

7. Approved the employment of Bonnie Coffel as MS Drama Advisor for the 2007-08 school year.

8. Accepted Jodi Staugler as a Volunteer Track Coach for the 2007-08 school year.

9. Accepted Renee Evers as a Volunteer Softball Coach for the 2007-08 school year.

***

Agenda Action Items

1. Approved modifications to the Permanent Appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.

2. Approved an abatement with Cooper Farms, Inc. as presented.

3. Waived the 14 day notice limit on the above abatement.

4. Executive Session.

5. Employed Diane McClung as Jr High Head Track Coach, Carrie Kahlig as Asst. Jr High Track Coach and Theresa Lennartz as Softball Reserve Coach.

6. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding #2 with the FREA as presented.

7. Updated the Administrative Salary Schedule.

8. Meeting adjournment.

Next meeting date:

March 11 – Regular Board Meeting-7:30 PM