Highlights
Dohn Community High School
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES: March 29, 2010 meeting
 
Members Present: President Michael Bauer, Grant Hesser, Pam McClain, Russ Morrison, Dave Parlin; Member Absent:  Jesse Lipcius, Richard Wagner,
Non-Members in Attendance: Superintendent Ken Furrier and Treasurer Mike Ashmore
 
Call to Order: President Mike Bauer called the meeting to order at 5:06.
 
Approval of the Minutes: The minutes from the February 15, 2010 meeting were approved on a motion by Russ Morrison and a second by Pam McClain
 
Financial Report: The February financial report was given by Treasurer Mike Ashmore. He reported that general fund income and expenses are within budget limits except “other revenue,” which is running under budget. He added that the
·        FTE stood at 97.51 (slightly higher than January)
·        School received $13,359.22 in Title I funds and $2,734 in IDEA-B funds
·        Compared with last year, revenue is down by $25,585 and expenditures up by $23,965.
·        Our 2010 ending fund balance is projected to be $29,556.94, which is $42,637.90 below our starting balance of $72,194.84.
·        Our line of credit current stands at $31,400 – and will be paid off in 21 months; and our mortgage is $279,5900 – and will be paid off in 58 months
The financial report was accepted on a motion by Russ Morrison and a second by Grant Hesser.
 
Feb. Lunch Report: The lunch program is covering costs, with total meals served in February -775; income $1967.86l expenditures-$1793.30. Surplus for Feb: $174.01; Surplus for year: $503.65
 
Enrollment: Our current enrollment is 112, with an FTE of 103.05. Special needs students-34; current poverty rate-89.2%
 
Severance Pay/Accumulated Sick Leave: A motion to allow staff to accumulate 120 days of sick leave, at 8 days per year, was approved by the board. The motion specified that accumulated sick leave can not be used as a basis for severance pay. The idea of severance pay was postponed since no one is close to retirement. Motion was made by Dave Parlin and seconded  by Grant Hesser. It was adopted without dissent.
 
Salary Adjustment for 2010-2011: The board held off in making any decision concerning a salary adjustment for the 2010-2011 school year until additional financial and enrollment information is available. No decision will be made until after the start of school in August 2010. Motion made by Russ Morrison and seconded by Grant Hesser.
 
Policy Updates: The board approved policy changes proposed by the school’s policy attorney dealing with Anti-Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (Policy 264.1) and Child Abuse and Neglect (Policy 229).  Both reflect recent changes in state law.  The motion to adopt was made by Grant Hesser, with the second by Russ Morrison.
 
Supplemental Contract: The alternative program supplemental teaching contract for Steve Engel was adopted on a motion by Pam McClain and a second by Grant Hesser. Salary is $25 per hour.

2009-2010 School Calendar: On a motion by Russ Morrison and a second by Dave Parlin, the board approved adding the following days to the school calendar: May 27-28, and June 1-3 (5 days). This takes care of the 5 days the school was closed due do inclement weather. (The board previously approved changing March 29 from a work day to an instructional day to take care of the day school was closed in August due to a water pipe break.). The motion was adopted without dissent 
 
2010-2011 School Calendar: For the past few years, the school has followed the calendar of Cincinnati Public Schools. CPS has not yet approved their calendar for the next school year. On a motion by Dave Parlin and a second by Russ Morrison, the board indicated the school will follow this practice again this year, and adopt the calendar adopted by CPS. Motion carried
 
Intervention Specialist for the 2010-2011 school year: (information only): The board agreed to allow the school to advertise for an intervention specialists for the 2010-2011 school year, with the understanding that no one will be hired until additional financial information concerning next school year is available and without board approval.
 
Additional staffing and building modification for 2010-2011 school year (information only): The possibility of an increase in the number of students on probation was discussed. We currently have 11 students, and this number may increase next year. If we get an additional 25 students, we will need additional staff (two teachers), possibility a part-time social worker, plus some building renovation. The board is concerned that any additional cost would be paid for by an increase in income. Additional enrolment and financial projections will be made before any decision concerning this issue is made.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45.