1. Public Participation:  A number of students who participated in the Close-Up Program this year detailed their experiences for the Board.  Each student expressed their appreciation to the Board for their assistance in funding the Close-Up program.
   
   A number of senior students addressed the Board concerning the student dress code.  After a lengthy discussion the Board tabled the resolution to approve the High School Handbook until the administration can review the proposed changes.
    
2. Adopted a resolution recognizing the following special events:
    

   May 1-31	National Physical Education and Sports Month
   May 1-7	National Teacher Appreciation Week
   May 1-8	National Music Week
   May 2-6	Ohio Right-To-Read Week
   May 3	National Teacher Day
   May 11	National School Nurse Day

    

3. Authorized participation in the 2005-2006 Close-Up Foundation Program and agreed to sponsor two students.
    

4. Approved the following certified persons for the supplemental duties for the 05-06 school year:

   BLHS	Assistant Athletic Director	Gus Hanson
   	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	Steve Daley
   	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	Mike Wilt
   	9th Grade Football Coach with Summer Varsity	Jeff Merrill
   	Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach	Mike Wilt
   	Assistant Varisty Wrestling Coach	Anthony Barsch
   SouthWest Middle	Athletic Director	Bob Fetty
   	8th Grade Volleyball Coach	Dan Signorini
   	Cheerleader Advisor 7/8 Grade Football	Jamie Wilson
   	Cheerleader Advisor 7th Grade Basketball	Jamie Wilson
   	Cheerleader Advisor 8th Grade Basketball	Jamie Wilson
   North Middle	7th Grade Volleyball Coach	Deborah Witthuhn
   	8th Grade Volleyball Coach	Jami Cammer

    

5. Authorized the employment of up to three part time summer help employees depending upon need as requested by Don Donahue.  These employees will be considered from the list of regular bus drivers according to the seniority list and current substitute drivers.
    

6. Adopted the revised 2005-2006 calendar
    

7. Approved 184 members of the Class of 2005 for graduation as presented by the principal.
    

8. Approved the renewal of an agreement with IRACS for annuity compliance services in the amount of $1,045.00.
    

9. Granted a Family medical leave to Julia Beadling beginning on May 13, 2005 and extending to approximately June 2, 2005.
    

10. Granted a continuing contract to June Kasal, Bus Driver, at the expiration of her current one year contract.
     

11. Approved a one year limited contract for Pam Kourim, Educational Aide, at the expiration of her 6 month contract.
     

12. Authorized the Superintendent to request a waiver for the following days not in session due to reasons specified for the 2004-2005 school year from the Superintendent of Public Instruction:

    Total Days Not in Session	10 Days	Flooding, Snow & Ice
    Days Requested to be Waived	5 Days
    Days Made Up	4 Days

13. Approved the following substitutes for the 04/05 school year: (Contingent upon satisfactory BCI check)
        Substitute Bus Drivers:  Galen Ogden,  Melanie Hayman  and Robert Scott
     

14. Employed the following non-certificated persons for supplemental duties as indicated for the 2005-06 school year:

    BLHS	Assistant Athletic Director	Jeff Vinci
    	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	Chuck Haggerty
    	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	Kevin Turnbull
    	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	Dean Thurnes
    	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	George Laase
    	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	Jason Golec
    	9th Grade Football Coach with Summer Varsity	Cain Noble
    	Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach	Mike Wilt
    	Assistant Varisty Wrestling Coach	Anthony Barsch
    North Middle	7/8 Grade Head Wrestling Coach	Troy Fetty
    	Cheerleader Advisor 7/8 Grade Football	Melanie Phillippi
    	Cheerleader Advisor 7th Grade Basketball	Melanie Phillippi
    	Cheerleader Advisor 8th Grade Basketball	Melanie Phillippi
    SouthWest Middle	7th Grade Volleyball Coach	Mike McKeegan

15. Accepted the resignation of Snowe Snodgrass, Teacher for the purpose of retirement effective May 31, 2005.  Mrs. Snodgrass was commended for her many years of service to the students of the Buckeye Local School District.
     
16. Employed Steven Daley as a Science Teacher on a one year limited contract effective with the 2005-06 school year.
     
17. Employed Judy Nemeti as Title I Parent Coordinator on a one year limited contract to be effective at the conclusion of her current one year contract.
     
18. Accepted the following resignation from supplemental duties:

    Remainder of the 04-05 school year:		05/06 School Year: (2nd year of 2 year contract)
    BLHS   Art Club Advisor    Snowe Snodgrass		SWM   Athletic Director                 Ron White

     

19. Approved the following transfer of funds:
     

    From:	To:	Amount:
    General Fund	Capital Improvement Set Aside Fund (001-9299)	$100,000.00
    (001)	Dillonvale Building Loan (001-9399)	$    5,000.00
    	HB 264 (002-9096)	$  39,365.87

     

20. Granted Mike Tolliver a continuing teaching contract effective with the 05/06 school year.
     
21. Adopted a resolution of support for the proposed constitutional amendment - Educate Ohio.
     
22. Accepted the following resignations and commended these teachers for their many years of service to Buckeye Local:

    Building	Name	Effective Dates
    SouthWest Middle	Nancy Andriano	May 31, 2005
    South Elementary	Elena Baker	June 30, 2005
    Buckeye Local High School	George Baker	June 30, 2005
    North Elementary	Carolyn Barrett	June 30, 2005
    North Elementary	Donna Bess	May 31, 2005
    South Elementary	Pam Ignac	May 31, 2005
    Buckeye Local High School	Linda Kovach	May 31, 2005
    SouthWest Middle	Roger Levi	May 31, 2005
    Northwest Elementary	Sue Maurizi	May 31, 2005
    South Elementary	Marian McCullough	May 31, 2005
    West Elementary	Shirley Pastre	May 31, 2005
    SouthWest Middle	Dan Signorini	May 31, 2005
    West Elementary	Fred Tomazoli	May 31, 2005

23. Approved a trip for SouthWest Middle Band to Kennywood on May 14, 2005 and a trip by the High School Band to Kings Island on May 20, 21, and 22.  Bands will compete in the Music in the Parks competition.  All costs except for transportation to Kennywood will be the responsibility of the students.
     
24. Adjourned to executive session at 8:30 to discuss employment of personnel and bargaining/sessions with employees.  Reconvened at 9:05.
     
25. Mr. Benton suggested that there be a transfer of funds from Odyssey of the Mind fund to an academic excellence program such as Close-Up.  Since there has been no interest in participation in the Odyssey of the Mind program in Buckeye Local for a number of years, Mr. Benton felt that money left in the fund should be used for a similar program.  Mr. Zelek made a motion to move the funds, seconded by Mr. Moore.  Motion carried.
     

Administrative/Committee Reports
Maintenance report was distributed detailing improvements made and status of clean up at the high school.

Mr. Pielech reported that the Quiet Title process for the sale of the Rayland property is complete and transfer of money will finalize the transaction.

Discussion Items
Mr. DeLuca raised a question in regard to a recent article concerning Buckeye Local's participation in a newly formed league within the OVAC.  Mr. DeLuca wanted to know who had approved such participation.  It was determined that the article was not factual - no one had given authorization for participation.  The Principal will contact the league organizers and make clear that Buckeye Local has not officially agreed to participate.  The Athletic Committee will meet on the subject and make a recommendation to the Board.

Applause, Applause