Fairfield Local Schools hold organizational meeting Jan. 11
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Fairfield Local Schools hold organizational meeting Jan. 11
At its organizational meeting held Jan. 11, the Fairfield Local Schools Board of Education approved the following:
• Elected Tracy Evans as President and Scott Bates as Vice President.
• Set the time and dates for 2010 board meetings as the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm (February
2009 will be 2nd Monday due to holiday).
• Established a Board Service Fund at $2,000.
• Authorized the treasurer to invest interim funds for the 2010 school year.
• Authorized the treasurer to make budget and appropriation modifications as needed.
• Authorized the treasurer to request advances on local taxes as they are available.
• Authorized the treasurer to open and read immediately all bids and report to the board..
• Authorized the superintendent to employ temporary personnel as necessary for 2010 and to accept
resignations submitted during times the board is not in session.
On January 11, an open hearing on the tax budget for Fiscal Year 2010 (July 1, 2010-June
30, 2011) was held.
At its regular meeting held on January 11, the Fairfield Local Schools Board of Education:
• Approved the financial statement and paying of bills.
• Accepted the following donations:
o $720 from In Memory of Casey Hurless to the Athletic Field Maintenance Fund.
o $66.65 from Fairfield PTO to Elementary Principal’s fund.
o $66.65 from Fairfield PTO to Middle School Principal’s Fund.
o $200 from Leesburg Federal Bank to Middle School Principal’s Fund
• Approved the District Tax Budget for 2010.
• Renewed the Surety Bond to cover the assistant treasurers, secretaries, cafeteria workers, athletic director,
activity advisors, and ticket takers.
• Continued membership in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund through December 2011.
• Approved Highland District Hospital’s Occupational Health to conduct bus driver physicals per state law.
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Jennifer Cox for nursing services at Hills & Dales for
medically fragile student.
• Approved the 2010-11 School Calendar (Waiver Days to be added later).
• Approved Bus #7 for trade-in toward purchase of new bus ($1,000).
• Approved Greg Carson as Student Achievement Liaison.
• Approved Ron Friend as Legislative Liaison.
In his report, Superintendent Bill Garrett:
• Discussed recent news that FFLSD would become Building-wide for Title I services.
• Discussed FFLSD participation in Race To the Top.
In their comments, members of the board:
• Thanked visiting students for attending the meeting.
• Thanked all donors.
• Commended the community for their support of the schools and those in need.
• Congratulated Tracy Evans and Scott Bates as officers on the board.
• Thanked the fans for supporting the teams and other extracurricular activities; extended their wish that
students make positive memories from these ac
At its organizational meeting held Jan. 11, the Fairfield Local Schools Board of Education approved the following:
• Elected Tracy Evans as President and Scott Bates as Vice President.
• Set the time and dates for 2010 board meetings as the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm (February
2009 will be 2nd Monday due to holiday).
• Established a Board Service Fund at $2,000.
• Authorized the treasurer to invest interim funds for the 2010 school year.
• Authorized the treasurer to make budget and appropriation modifications as needed.
• Authorized the treasurer to request advances on local taxes as they are available.
• Authorized the treasurer to open and read immediately all bids and report to the board..
• Authorized the superintendent to employ temporary personnel as necessary for 2010 and to accept
resignations submitted during times the board is not in session.
On January 11, an open hearing on the tax budget for Fiscal Year 2010 (July 1, 2010-June
30, 2011) was held.
At its regular meeting held on January 11, the Fairfield Local Schools Board of Education:
• Approved the financial statement and paying of bills.
• Accepted the following donations:
o $720 from In Memory of Casey Hurless to the Athletic Field Maintenance Fund.
o $66.65 from Fairfield PTO to Elementary Principal’s fund.
o $66.65 from Fairfield PTO to Middle School Principal’s Fund.
o $200 from Leesburg Federal Bank to Middle School Principal’s Fund
• Approved the District Tax Budget for 2010.
• Renewed the Surety Bond to cover the assistant treasurers, secretaries, cafeteria workers, athletic director,
activity advisors, and ticket takers.
• Continued membership in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund through December 2011.
• Approved Highland District Hospital’s Occupational Health to conduct bus driver physicals per state law.
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Jennifer Cox for nursing services at Hills & Dales for
medically fragile student.
• Approved the 2010-11 School Calendar (Waiver Days to be added later).
• Approved Bus #7 for trade-in toward purchase of new bus ($1,000).
• Approved Greg Carson as Student Achievement Liaison.
• Approved Ron Friend as Legislative Liaison.
In his report, Superintendent Bill Garrett:
• Discussed recent news that FFLSD would become Building-wide for Title I services.
• Discussed FFLSD participation in Race To the Top.
In their comments, members of the board:
• Thanked visiting students for attending the meeting.
• Thanked all donors.
• Commended the community for their support of the schools and those in need.
• Congratulated Tracy Evans and Scott Bates as officers on the board.
• Thanked the fans for supporting the teams and other extracurricular activities; extended their wish that
students make positive memories from these ac
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