The Buckeye Local Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Buckeye Local Administration Offices. In attendance were Mr. Benton, Mr. DeLuca, Mr. Lollini, Mr. Moore and Mr. Zelek. Also present were Mr. Pielech, Ms. Prebeg, and Mr. Donahue. Minutes of previous meeting were approved as mailed. Treasurers report was approved as mailed. Mr. Benton gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Pielech introduced those present.

The Board acted on the following items of business at this regular meeting:

We received a letter from the Indian Creek High School Principal apologizing for the inappropriate behavior on the part of some of their students at a recent football game. He stated that appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken.

Northwest Elementary has been designated as a State School of Promise for 2004 / 2005. Northwest Elementary also received a $150 donation from American Electric Power in honor of a former employee, John Rozenek and his wife Robin, who volunteer a great deal of time at Northwest Elementary.

New sound system has been installed at the High School gym.

Jeff Vinci reported that the required tri-yearly asbestos study has been scheduled for November. We do not expect any ramifications. The sidewalk at South Elementary is complete. All outdoor lighting has been upgraded at North Elementary and North Middle. Various other projects throughout the district, including painting and plaster repairs, have been or are nearing completion. Mr. DeLuca commended the Maintenance Staff on a job well done.

The School Facilities Commission has begun their evaluation of our buildings by professional inspectors. They are checking everything from lighting to structural details. A detailed study will be completed and given to the district indicating what they feel would be needed to bring our buildings up to their standards and what new buildings they feel would be needed. Cost figures would be part of the study. At the present time should we participate in a building program, Buckeye Local would be responsible for 59% of any building project expense and the School Facilities Commission would pay 41%.

A professional roof study has been completed for the High School, Northwest Elementary, and South Elementary. All three are in immediate need of repair. A report was distributed indicating projected costs. Priority items were indicated in the report. It is estimated that costs will exceed $3,000,000. The Board suggested that we investigate all possible solutions and compare the School Facilities report with the roof study results.

APPLAUSE APPLAUSE

Name                                             Grade                                 Accomplishment
Brian Davis                                   Teacher                              Inducted to West Liberty State College Athletic Hall of Fame

Audrey Verhovec                          10                                       Student of the month - Mr. Monogioudis's English Class

Erica Mossor                                 10                                       Student of the month - Mr. Monogioudis's English Class 

Teresa Cybulski                            Teacher                             Received Theatre Tech grant totaling $20, 000 from Stage Directions Magazine  
                                                                                                    from New York