CLEAR FORK LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Organizational Board Meeting of the Clear Fork Valley Local Schools was called to order at 6:03 PM by board member Mr. Gary Mathes.

Treasurer, Larry Lifer administered the Oath of Office to new board member Troy Robert Reed.

Roll was called and the following members were present: Mr. Gary Mathes, Mr. Ken Kinley, Mr. Nick Kuelling, Mrs. Julie Doup and Mr. Troy Reed.

Mr. Reed moved that nominations for President be opened. Mr. Kinley nominated Mr. Mathes for President. Mrs. Doup moved that nominations for President be closed.

Mr. Mathes moved that nominations for Vice-President be opened. Mr. Kuelling nominated Mr. Kinley for Vice-President. Mr. Reed moved that nominations for Vice-President be closed.

Treasurer, Larry Lifer administered the Oath of Office to President, Mr. Mathes and Vice-President Mr. Kinley.

Upon Motion by Mr. Kinley and seconded by Mrs. Doup, the regular board meeting dates for 2006 are as follows. The meetings will be held at 6:30 PM at the Media Center of the Clear Fork High School unless changed at a prior meeting.

February 20, 2006 June 26, 2006 October 23, 2006

March 27, 2006 July 24, 2006 November 20, 2006

April 24, 2006 August 21, 2006 December 18, 2006

May 22, 2006 September 25, 2006

The vote was: Mr. KinleyYes Mr. Reed Yes

Mrs. Doup Yes Mr. Mathes Yes

Mr. Kuelling Yes

Upon Motion by Mrs. Doup and seconded by Mr. Reed, the Board:

Authorized the Treasurer to apply to the Richland and/or Knox County Treasurer and the County Auditor for advances of taxes, when appropriate, throughout the 2006 year.

Authorized the Treasurer to invest available interim monies, during 2006 at the most productive interest rate, in accordance with 135.08, 135.09 and 135.14 Ohio Revised Code and according to policy of the Clear Fork Board of Education.

Authorized the Treasurer to pay all bills within the limits of the appropriation resolution after invoices and merchandise has been received and/or service been performed.

Authorized the Treasurer to make appropriation modifications as needed in amounts up to $100,000. Modifications exceeding this amount will require Board action.

Authorized the Treasurer to issue checks for change as needed in food service, the building offices for the sale of workbook and supplies, athletic events and for use in concession stands.

Authorized the appointment of the Superintendent to serve as purchasing agent for the Clear Fork Valley Local Schools.

Authorized the Superintendent to dispose of personal property of less than $600 aggregate value (equipment, furnishings, books and other materials) without further resolution by the Board per board policy DN.

Authorized the Treasurer to borrow up to $300,000 against anticipated tax receipts at any one time during the year if necessary due to cash flow problems.

Establish a service fund appropriation in the amount of $7,500 (O.R.C. 3315.15) to pay expenses of Board members or their official representatives incurred in performing their duties for the Board of Education. Amounts not spent may be transferred, where needed, at a later date.

The vote was: Mrs. Doup Yes Mr. KinleyYes

Mr. Reed Yes Mr. Mathes Yes

Mr. Kuelling Yes

Upon Motion by Mr. Kinley and seconded by Mr. Reed, the Board:

Authorized the Superintendent to employ temporary personnel as is needed for emergency situations. Such employment to be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting.

Authorized the Superintendent and Treasurer to use legal counsel as needed for 2006.

Authorized the Superintendent to employee home instruction tutors on an as needed basis at the approved tutor rate.

Authorized the Superintendent to be the designee of the Board of Education to hear appeals of suspensions and make decisions regarding any recommendation for expulsion.

Authorized the administration to apply for and participate in Federally funded and State funded programs and projects for the 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 school years. Programs included are: Title I, Title II-A, Title II-D, Title IV, Title V, IDEA-B, Disadvantaged Pupil Program Funds, Central Ohio TV and School Food Service program.

Authorized the administration to enact the following nondiscrimination policy as required by the Office of Civil Rights:

NONDISCRIMINATION

The Clear Fork Valley Local School District hereby affirms that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted under its auspices. This shall extend to employees therein and to admission thereto. Inquires concerning the application of this policy may be referred to the Superintendent or Designated Coordinator. This policy shall prevail in all Board policies concerning school employees and students.

The Board designates: Dan Freund Title VI Coordinator

Dan Freund Title IX Coordinator

Dan Freund Section 504 Coordinator

Complaints should be referred to:

Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex) & Section 504 (handicap)

Dan Freund

92 Hines Avenue

Bellville, Ohio 44813

Dissemination Procedures:

All Staff Handbooks at the beginning of each school year

Students Student Handbook, Student Rules Folder, Parent Newsletters

General Public Community Newsletter, Annual Report

Legal Refs:

Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1972, Title VI, VII

Executive Order 11246, 1965, as amended by Exec. Order 11375

Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Title VII

Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX (P.L. 92-318)

45 CFR, parts 81, 86 (Fed Reg June 4, 1985, August 11, 1975)

Public Law 93-162 (Section 504)

Appointed Mr. Dale Bowman to be Safety Director of the District.

Appointed Mr. Dan Freund to be Coordinator of the Homeless.

The vote was: Mr. KinleyYes Mrs. Doup Yes

Mr. Reed Yes Mr. Mathes Yes

Mr. Kuelling Yes

Upon Motion by Mrs. Doup and seconded by Mr. Kinley, the Board created the following committee structure and Board Member appointments:

Curriculum Management Ken Kinley

CFVEA Advisory Committee Julie Doup

Legislative Liaison Gary Mathes

Athletic Council Gary Mathes, Troy Reed

OAPSE/ Labor Management Committee Nick Kuelling

Transportation Committee Gary Mathes, Ken Kinley

Buildings and Grounds Committee Ken Kinley, Nick Kuelling

Policy Review Committee Julie Doup, Ken Kinley

Negotiations Nick Kuelling, Troy Reed

Finance Gary Mathes, Nick Kuelling

Student Achievement Liaison Gary Mathes

Knox County Career Center Representation:

February Ken Kinley September Nick Kuelling

March Troy Reed October Troy Reed/Ken Kinley

April Gary Mathes November

May Julie Doup

The vote was: Mrs. Doup Yes Mr. Reed Yes

Mr. KinleyYes Mr. Mathes Yes

Mr. Kuelling Yes

Upon Motion by Mr. Kinley and seconded by Mrs. Doup, the Board adjourned from the Organizational Meeting at 6:25 PM.

The vote was: Mr. KinleyYes Mr. Reed Yes

Mrs. Doup Yes Mr. Mathes Yes

Mr. Kuelling Yes

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Gary Mathes, President Larry W. Lifer, Treasurer