2008-2009 Board of Directors and Staff

Charles Bizzari, Belmont-Harrison JVS bj_charles@omeresa.net

David Branch, * Franklin Local fr_dave@omeresa.net

William Brelsford, ** Caldwell Exempted Village cal_billb@omeresa.net

Patricia Ciraso, Washington-Niles Local pat_pwscoca-k12.org

Dale Dickson, Perry-Hocking ESC daled@seovec.org

James Drexler, Harrison Hills City harr_jd@omeresa.net

Jo Ann Dugan, Ohio University College of Education dugan@ohio.edu

Greg Foley, Ohio University College of Education foley@ohio.edu

James Frazier, Brown County ESC jfrazier@brown.k12.oh.us

Lori Snyder-Lowe, Morgan Local mc-lowel@seovec.org

Renee Middleton, Dean, Ohio University College of Education middletonr@ohio.edu

Mark Miller, Buckeye Local mark.miller@omeresa.net

Richard Murray, *** Muskingum Valley ESC murray@mvesc.k12.oh.us

Jack Payton, Gallipolis City jack.payton@mail.scoca-k12.org

Phil Satterfield, Ross-Pike ESC phil_rb@scoca-k12.org

Charles Shreve, Eastern Local (Pike) cshreve@mail.gsn.k12.oh.us

John Simmons, Vinton County Local johns@seovec.org

Dianne Gut, Ohio University College of Education (ex-officio) gut@ohio.edu

Barbara Hansen, Muskingum College Education Department (ex-officio) bhansen@muskingum.edu

Aimee Howley, Ohio University College of Education (ex-officio) howley@ohio.edu

Dick Fisher, Executive Director rfishe5@columbus.rr.com

Larry Burgess, Associate Director burgessl@ohio.edu

Lori. A. Spencer, Financial Officer/ Secretary stumpl@ohiou.edu

* President
** President-Elect
*** Immediate Past President

The CORAS Board of Directors will meet on September 10, 2009

at 9:30 a.m. at EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn in Zanesville

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL FUNDING

AND EDUCATION REFORM DISCUSSIONS WITH GOVERNOR AND EDUCATION POLICY ADVISOR

(LtoR) John Stanford, Executive Assistant for Policy Education; Richard Murray, CORAS President;

Governor Ted Strickland; and Dick Fisher CORAS Executive Director

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting

Ohio University Inn, Athens

April 28, 2009

CORAS President David Branch called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM. The following members of the CORAS Board of Directors were present: Charles Bizzari, David Branch, Dale Dickson, James Drexler, Lori Snyder-Lowe, Charles Shreve, Renee Middleton, Mark Miller, Dick Murray, Jack Payton, Phil Satterfield, John Simmons, Dianne Gut, Barbara Hansen, and Aimee Howley. CORAS Executive Director Dick Fisher was also in attendance. Jo Ann Dugan, Greg Foley, Patricia Ciraso and Jim Frazier were unable to attend.

Election results for Regions 1,2,4 and 6 were announced. (Region directors elected to a three-year term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012).

Region 1 - Jim Frazier

Region 2 - Charles Shreve (beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2011)

Region 4 - Dale Dickson

Region 6 - Dick Murray

Snyder-Lowe moved and Bizzari seconded to approve the following appointments to the Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2012. PASSED

Region 1 – Phil Satterfield

Region 4 - Lori Snyder-Lowe

Region 6 - David Branch

Ex-Officio - Barbara Hansen

Ex-Officio - Aimee Howley

Dean Middleton named Greg Foley, Jerry Johnson and herself as the College of Education appointments to the Board of Directors for 2009-10.

Murray moved and Satterfield seconded to confirm William Brelsford, Superintendent, Caldwell Exempted Village Schools District as the 2009-10 President of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools. PASSED

Bizzari moved and Murray seconded to name Mark Miller, Superintendent, Buckeye Local School District, Jefferson County, 2009-10 President-elect of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools. PASSED

Branch, Murray and Fisher reported on the April 23, 2009 visit with Dean Philip Ginnetti, Youngstown State University, regarding expanding membership and service to newly named Appalachian counties, Ashtabula, Mahoning and Trumbull. It was agreed to continue the dialogue among school districts in the three new Appalachian counties, Youngstown State University, Ohio University and the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools.

Payton moved and Snyder-Lowe seconded to approve the CORAS/College of Education 2009-10 Partnership Agreement. Provisions of the agreement remain the same as last year. PASSED

Bizzari moved and Snyder-Lowe seconded to approve the following resolution endorsing the Governor’s Education and School Reform Plan. PASSED

RESOLUTION

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) commends Governor Strickland and the Ohio House of Representatives for leading an effort to achieve a “thorough and efficient” school finance system in Ohio.

WHEREAS, CORAS believes the education reform elements of Governor Strickland’s plan are sound, comprehensive, systemic and, when fully implemented would provide Ohio school children with quality learning experiences, and

WHEREAS, given the current economic conditions in Ohio, CORAS believes the Ohio House of Representatives modifications to the Governor Strickland’s school funding reform plan will maintain schools over the next two years, and when fully funded, along with inflationary and necessary cost adjustments as determined by the School Funding Research Advisory Council, will provide adequate resources to implement the education reform elements, and

WHEREAS, CORAS believes there is a commitment by Governor Strickland and members of the current Ohio House of Representatives to provide sufficient state funding to school districts at the time the various elements of the plan are required to be implemented; and be it therefore

RESOLVED that the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools endorses the Ohio education and school funding reform plan proposed by Governor Strickland, including the modifications by the Ohio House of Representatives.

President Branch adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Olde Dutch Restaurant, Logan, Ohio

February 24, 2009

The following members of the board of directors were present: Satterfield, Simmons, Payton, Dickson, Snyder-Lowe, Brelsford, Bizzari, Murray, Branch, Miller, Middleton, Foley and Gut. Others in attendance were: Fisher, Burgess, Cote, McDermott and Washburn. Those board members unable to attend were: Frazier, Meade, Ciraso, Drexler, Dugan, Howley and Hansen.

CORAS President Branch called the meeting to order at 1:23 PM.

Dr. Gut provided an update report on the CORAS/COE research project. Brelsford moved and Murray seconded to approve the report. PASSED

Fisher presented the mid-year financial report. Receipts for the period July 1 through December 31, 2008 were $46,270.00. Expenditures were $28,901.86. Snyder-Lowe moved and Foley seconded to approve the financial report. PASSED

President Branch led a discussion on the Governor’s education reform and school funding plan.

President Branch reported on the work the CORAS “Third Decade Committee.” Payton moved and Dickson seconded to approve the CORAS focus for the third decade, 2008-2018, to be school funding, research and learning; and to establish a “Leaders in Learning Awards” to be given annually, with the CORAS President appointing a selection committee in September of each school year. PASSED

Fisher reported on the April 2009 board of directors elections in Region 1 –Frazier, elected and Satterfield, appointed; Region 4 – Dickson, elected and Snyder-Lowe, appointed; Region 6- Murray, elected and Branch, appointed; Region 2 – Meade (retired), elected (term expiring 2011); and ex-officio members Howley, appointed and Hansen, appointed.

Fisher reported that 2008-09 CORAS had 132 members to date. Sixteen of the 29 counties had 100 percent membership in the coalition.

Snyder-Lowe moved and Foley seconded to hold the CORAS summer-fall board of directors planning meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at EagleSticks Golf Club & Inn, Zanesville. PASSED

Dr. Middleton led a discussion on teacher education for the 21^st century and global society.

Al Cote distributed materials and discussed the STEM initiative. The state awarded STEM funding to three school districts in the Appalachian region, Morgan Local, New Boston Local and Newcomerstown Exempted Village.

The agenda for the March 31, 2009 board of directors meeting with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Deborah Delisle was presented to members of the board of directors. Don Washburn, Ohio Department of Education consultant participated in the discussion.

Snyder-Lowe moved and Foley seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:08 pm. PASSED

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting

EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville

September 4, 2008

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors met on at 9:30 a.m. on September 4, 2008 at EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville. The following board members were in attendance: David Branch, Phil Satterfield, Dale Dickson, Aimee Howley, Lori Snyder-Lowe, Jack Payton, John Simmons, Dennis Meade, Greg Foley, Mark Miller, Jim Drexler, Dick Murray, Barb Hansen, Pat Ciraso, and JoAnn Dugan. CORAS staff members present included: Dick Fisher, Lori Spencer and Larry Burgess. Others present included: Cindy Hartman, Dale Edwards, Max Evans and Dianne Gut. Board members unable to attend were: Renee Middleton, Bill Brelsford, Charles Bizarri and Jim Frazier.

1. Opening remarks, introductions, announcements and agenda revisions were presented and discussed by David Branch, CORAS President

2. The 2007-08 CORAS Financial Report and the 2008-09 Budget were presented and discussed by the Executive Director. Lori Snyder-Lowe moved and Jim Drexler seconded a motion to approve the FY 09 budget as corrected. PASSED

3. Phil Satterfield moved and Dennis Meade seconded the motion to approve a $2500 supplemental payment for the 2008-09 school year to Secretary/Financial Officer Lori Spencer. PASSED

4. Lori Snyder-Lowe moved and Greg Foley seconded to approve the job description, job title of Associate Director and to employ Larry Burgess for the 2008-09 school year at $6,000 per contract year, plus employer share of STRS and Medicare. PASSED

5. Richard Murray moved and Barb Hansen seconded to re-employ Dick Fisher as Executive Director for the 2008-09 school year for a contract salary of $40,000 plus a one- time $5,000 bonus and a one-time 3% increase ($1,350) on the total. PASSED

6. Dale Dickson moved and John Simmons seconded the motion to appoint Dr. Dianne Gut as ex-officio member to the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors for the three-year period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. PASSED

7. Richard Murray moved and Barb Hansen seconded a motion to approve membership waiver for Federal Hocking Local Schools under the fiscal emergency provision of the CORAS by-laws. PASSED

8. Greg Foley moved and Jim Drexler seconded to approve the establishment of a “CORAS Third Decade Planning Committee” with members appointed by CORAS President David Branch. The appointed planning committee members are: David Branch, Bill Brelsford, Richard Murray, Renee Middleton and Dick Fisher. Other board members were also invited to volunteer for the planning committee. PASSED

9. 2008-09 membership programs, graduate credit, dates and locations were presented by Dick Fisher. Larry Burgess discussed receiving credit for the series of four professional development workshops being conducted by Battelle for Kids. Larry Burgess and Cindy Hartman, David Branch, Dick Fisher and Aimee Howley were appointed to a committee to select Hick’s Executive-in-Residence honorees for the 2010 and 2011.

10. The 2007-08 Annual Report was given by the Executive Director. Larry Burgess and Aimee Howley gave a report on the CORAS/COE “Superintendent-Board Communications in Rural Districts” research project.

11. 2008-09 CORAS Membership Drive report showed membership as of September 3, 2008 at 99. Membership renewals are running slightly ahead of 2007-08.

12. Workshops for the region’s school superintendents, to be conducted by College of Education, were discussed by Ohio University instructor Cindy Hartman. She distributed a survey for members of the board of directors to complete and return. Ms. Hartman reported that the College of Education now has 5 full-time faculty members in Education Administration, 4 of them are former superintendents and 1 is a former school administrator.

13. Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding update was presented by Dennis Meade. As of August 8, 2008, the E&A Coalition had 148 paid memberships. This compares to 168 this same time last year.

14. Phil Satterfield reported on the collaboration among the 12 State Education Organizations. The organizations expressed intent to communicate to the governor regarding education funding, but could not agree on how or when.

15. Dr. Dianne Gut presented a report on the CORAS/COE research project to begin this year. Dr. Gut will provide an updated report to CORAS by the end of January 2009.

16. Dale Edwards, 2008-09 BASA President, presented an overview of BASA activities for 2008-09.

17. Max Evans presented an Ohio Public School Dialogue (OPSD) update.

CORAS President David Branch adjourned the meeting at 12:05 p.m.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting

Ohio University Inn, Athens

April 29, 2008

CORAS President Dick Murray called the meeting to order at 12:45 PM. The following members of the CORAS Board of Directors were present: JoAnn Dugan, Jim Drexler, Dennis Meade, Patricia Ciraso, Greg Foley, John Simmons, Aimee Howley, Renee Middleton, Dale Edwards, David Branch, William Brelford, Lori Snyder-Lowe, Dale Dickson, Chuck Bizzari and Dick Murray. CORAS Executive Director Dick Fisher was also in attendance.

Fisher announced the election results for Region 2 and 7 directors for the three-year term July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011. Those elected were:

Region 2 - Dennis Meade, Minford Local (Scioto)

Region 7 - Mark Miller, Buckeye Local (Jefferson)

Bizzari moved and Edwards seconded to appoint the following to the Board of Directors for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011.

Region 2 - Patricia Ciraso, Washington-Nile Local (Scioto)

Region 7 - Jim Drexler, Harrison Hills City (Harrison) PASSED

The Dean of the Ohio University College of Education Appointed the following to the Board of Directors for 2008-09.

Jo Ann Dugan

Greg Foley

Renee Middleton

4. Ciraso moved and Drexler seconded to elected William Brelsford, CORAS President-elect and

confirm David Branch as CORAS President effective July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.

PASSED

5. Snyder-Lowe moved and Brelsford seconded to approve the CORAS/College of

Education 2008-09 Partnership Agreement. PASSED

6. Middleton moved and Branch seconded to accept the recommendation submitted by the

Executive Director for conducting joint research with Ohio University College of

Education for 2008-09; exploring potential funding for value-added research projects with

Battelle for Kids; and appoint an ad hoc CORAS Research Review Committee to include

Dale Dickson, Phil Satterfield, Greg Foley, David Branch, and Dick Murray (chair), with

duties defined in the recommendation. The Dean of the College of Education and CORAS

Executive Director are ex-officio members of the committee. PASSED

7. Dickson moved and Bizzari second to adjourn the meeting (1:20 PM).

CORAS Board of Directors Meeting Review

March 4, 2008

Ramada Inn, Zanesville

CORAS President-elect David Branch called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. Board members present included: Tom Wolfe, Phil Satterfield, David Branch, Aimee Howley, Greg Foley, Jim Drexler, Dennis Meade, Barbara Hansen, Dale Edwards and Lori Snyder Lowe. Others present included: Executive Director Dick Fisher.

CORAS President-elect David Branch called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. .

Executive Director Fisher presented the proposed CORAS/COE Research Guidelines for discussion and consideration.

During the discussion the word “and” was added to the last sentence of item number three between the words “Directors” and “Executive.” Clarification was give to item number two that this guideline did not prohibit the CORAS/COE Leadership & Research Committee from meeting more often. Additional clarification was provided that the written report in item number four could be the same as the report to the CORAS Board of Directors in item number five, with the report in the latter having the option of being given orally.

Lori Snyder-Lowe moved and Tom Wolfe seconded to approve the CORAS/COE Research Guidelines. PASSED (See Leadership & Research Committee)

CORAS President-elect Branch adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.

CORAS Board of Directors Meeting Review

February 20, 2008

McCracken Hall, Ohio University

CORAS President Dick Murray called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. Board members present included: Dick Murray, Renee Middleton, Tom Wolfe, Phil Satterfield, Joann Dugan, Dale Dickson, David Branch, Aimee Howley and Greg Foley. Members of the CORAS/COE Leadership & Research Committee present were: Paul Mock, Max Evans and Jerry Vinci. Murray, Dickson, Satterfield, Howley and Middleton also serve on the Leadership & Research Committee. Others present included: Executive Director Dick Fisher.

The meeting opened with remarks by CORAS President Dick Murray concerning the Governor’s initiatives, pre-K-12 education in the future and school funding.

Executive Director Fisher presented a brief review of the two CORAS/COE research projects conducted between 2000 and 2008. Dr. Howley provided additional information about the research, pointing out that both research projects have received national attention through publications and presentations.

Fisher presented the proposed CORAS/COE Research Guidelines for discussion and consideration. The consensus was for the CORAS Board of Directors to consider the research guidelines at its March 4, 2008 meeting in Zanesville. (A copy is attached)

Dr. Foley asked about the possibility of using the CORAS/COE Leadership & Research Committee as a sounding board by College of Education researchers. It was agreed that this could be done.

“What research questions should be considered during the “Third Decade?” and “Who should do the research?” were the main items of discussion by the Board and Research Committee.

Three proposals discussed were: (1) Battelle for Kids presented a written proposal focusing on classroom outcomes using value-added data. (2) Dr. Evans proposed a study of Education Equity focusing on rural Appalachian schools and school children. (A copy is attached) (3) Dr. Middleton proposed a 3-way effort including the Ohio University College of Education, the Voinovich Center and the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools that could possibly encompass the two previous proposals and other ideas discussed by those present.

The consensus of the Board of Directors was to have Dr. Middleton develop a written proposal, as soon as possible, for distribution to the members of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will then consider the three proposals (the Ohio University proposal, Dr. Evans proposal and the Battelle for Kids proposal) at its April 29, 2008 meeting at the Ohio University Inn, Athens.

The Board of Directors agreed to have further discussion concerning the broadening of CORAS partnerships to other institutions of higher learning in the Ohio Appalachian region at the March 4, 2008 meeting in Zanesville.

CORAS President Murray adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

CORAS Board of Directors Meeting Review

January 29, 2008

Olde Dutch Restaurant

Logan, Ohio

CORAS President Dick Murray called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Board members present included: Dick Murray, Tom Wolfe, Barbara Hansen, John Simmons, Dale Edwards, Dennis Meade, Lori Snyder-Lowe, James Drexler, Patricia Ciraso, Phil Satterfield, JoAnn Dugan, Jack Payton, Dale Dickson, David Branch, Aimee Howley and Chuck Bizzari. Others present included: Executive Director Dick Fisher. Board members Bill Brelsford, Greg Foley, Renee Middleton and Jim Frazier were unable to attend

BUSINESS & INFORMATION AGENDA

Fisher reviewed the July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 financial report.

Receipts………….$39,721.33

Expenditures……..$23,298.81

Dickson moved and Bizzari seconded to approve the financial report. PASSED

1. The 2008 Board members up for election or appointment were announced. They are: Region 2 - Dennis Meade (elected) and Patricia Ciraso (appointed) Region 7 - Dale Edwards (elected) and Jim Drexler (appointed).

2. Membership Report: CORAS has 131 active members as of January 29, 2008.

3. The Executive Director requested nominations for the annual CORAS Leadership and Service Recognitions. Dale Edwards, BASA President-elect, was submitted.

4. CORAS programs for March 4, 2008, April 29, 2008 and June 10, 2008 were announced.

5. The Board of Directors summer/fall planning meeting will be held on Thursday,

September 4, 2008 at EagleStick Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville.

6. Satterfield moved and Bizzari seconded to approve the following Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools policy for releasing lists of names and addresses. PASSED

POLICY FOR RELEASING LISTS OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES

THE COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS IS

COMPOSED OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER

LEARNING AND OTHER EDUCATION AGENCIES: Therefore, the Coalition

of Rural and Appalachian Schools will, upon request, release only a list of

names and addresses of member school districts, institutions of higher

learning and other members.

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools will not release a list of

names and addresses of Superintendents, Deans, and/or other heads of

member agencies to external organizations or individuals.

BRIEF REPORTS AND UPDATES

1. CORAS President Murray reported on the COE Dean/CORAS Superintendent

Communications and Connections, “Realigning our professional learning system

with the needs of schools/student in Ohio and beyond.”

2. Murray reported on the status of the “Getting It Right” Constitutional Amendment.

3. Fisher and Murray discussed the “The Third Decade” (2008-09 will mark

the beginning of the third decade for the Coalition of Rural and

Appalachian Schools/Ohio University College of Education partnership.)

First, the discussion focused on exploring the possibility of expanding

the CORAS partnership, in a yet to be determined way, shape and form, to

other Ohio Appalachian institutions of higher learning. Institutions

mentioned as possibilities were Muskingum College; Marietta College;

Shawnee State University; and the University of Rio Grande.

Second, the discussion focused on exploring the potential for a research

project that addresses questions relating to Ohio’s new value-added

program and how it might impact rural Appalachian school districts.

Battelle of Kids (a state and national leader in value-added) and/or Ohio

University (current CORAS research provider) were mentioned as

possibilities for leading the research .

The CORAS Board of Directors will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,

February 20, 2008 for further discussion on these issues. The Leadership

and Research Committee will be invited to participate in the discussion

concerning the research project.

Payton moved and Dickson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 2:38 p.m. PASSED

CORAS Governing Board Meeting Minutes

September 6, 2007

EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn

Zanesville, Ohio

CORAS President Dick Murray called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and opened the meeting with introductions. Board members present included: Dick Murray, Tom Wolfe, Barb Hansen, John Simmons, Dale Edwards, Dennis Meade, Lori Snyder-Lowe, James Drexler, Bill Brelsford, Pat Ciraso, Phil Satterfield, JoAnn Dugan, Greg Foley, Jack Payton, Dale Dickson, David Branch and Chuck Bizzari. Others present included: Executive Director Dick Fisher, Larry Burgess, Lori Spencer, Max Evans and Larry Miller. Board members Aimee Howley, Renee Middleton and Jim Frazier were unable to attend.

Fisher reviewed the 2006-07 financial report and submitted the FY 2008 budget. Bizzari moved and Satterfield seconded to approve the budget. PASSED

Dickson moved and Edwards seconded to approve a $2500 supplemental payment to Secretary/Financial Officer Lori Spencer for the 2007-08 school year. PASSED

Brelsford mover and Snyder-Lowe seconded to approve employment for Larry Burgess as Research Consultant at a rate of $1,500 per quarter or $6,000, plus benefits, for the 2007-08 school year. PASSED

Payton moved and Dickson seconded to employ Richard Fisher as Executive Director for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at a rate of $40,000 (50% paid by the Ohio University College of Education and 50% paid by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools), plus a one-time supplemental payment of $5000 by Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools. PASSED

Brelsford moved and Hansen seconded that school districts placed in Fiscal Emergency by the State of Ohio may request a membership dues waiver by submitting a letter of request, signed by the superintendent and board president, to the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Executive Director. A school district may receive a one-year fee waiver for each consecutive 5-year period of paid membership. (Example: The school district has been a paid member for 15 consecutive years. The district may receive a membership fee waive for three years if under Fiscal Emergency.) The CORAS Board of Directors will consider requests on a case-by-case basis at their annual August or September meeting. PASSED

7. Discussed 2007-08 membership programs, dates and locations. They are:

September 11, 2007 Olde Dutch Restaurant, Logan, FY08-08 School

Funding with Dick Maxwell

October 30, 2007 Olde Dutch Restaurant, Logan- The Governor’s education policy advisors will discuss “school funding and education reform.”

Board members were requested to provide nominations for Hicks

Executive-In-Residence honorees that will be selected over the

next 3 years.

June 10, 2007 EagleSticks, Zanesville- annual golf outing and summer

meeting.

Requested suggestions from the board for programs tentatively set for January 29, 2008, March 11, 2008 and April 22, 2008.

Larry Miller, E&A Coalition Steering Committee Chairperson, discussed the future of the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding.

The 2006-07 Annual Report: Board members were asked to refer to the Quarterly Reports.

A report on the 2007-08 CORAS membership drive show 96 members as of September 4, 2007. Members of the board of directors were requested to contact superintendents in their region who have not renewed their 2007-08 memberships.

The Executive Director requested suggestions for improving membership communication.

Max Evans updated the board of directors on Ohio Public School Dialogue activities.

Brelsford made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Payton seconded the motion.

PASSED

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2007

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met at the Ohio University Inn, Athens on April 24, 2007. President Charles Bizzari called the meeting to order at 1:15 PM. Board members in attendance included Phil Satterfield, Charles Bizzari, Lori Snyder-Lowe, Dale Edwards, Dennis Meade, Barbara Hansen, Dick Murray and David Branch, newly elected board member Bill Brelsford and Executive Director Dick Fisher. Board members unable to attend were John Simmons, Jack Payton, Patricia Ciraso, Jim Frazier, Bob Caldwell, Dale Dickson, Tom Wolfe, Joe Pielech, Aimee Howley, Renee Middleton, Glenn Doston, and Catherine Glascock.

Edwards moved and Satterfield seconded to approve the 2007-08 Partnership Agreement with Ohio University College of Education. PASSED

Executive Director Fisher announced that John Simmons, Superintendent, Vinton County Local was elected to the Board of Directors in Region 3 and Bill Brelsford, Superintendent, Caldwell Exempted Village was elected in Region 5.

Satterfield moved and Murray seconded to appoint the following to the Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010.

Region 3 – Jack Payton, Superintendent, Gallipolis City

Region 5 - Charles Bizzari, Superintendent, Belmont-Harrison JVS

Ex-Officio – Tom Wolfe, Superintendent, Bern Union Local

To complete the term of retiring superintendent Joe Pielech , beginning July 1,

2007 and ending June 30, 2008

Region 7 – Jim Drexler, Superintendent, Harrison Hills City PASSED

Edwards moved and Meade seconded to confirm Richard Murray, Superintendent Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center as 2007-08 CORAS President and David Branch, Superintendent, Franklin Local, President-elect for 2007-08. PASSED

CORAS President Bizzari adjourned the meeting at 1:35 PM.

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting

March 13, 2007

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met at the Holiday Inn in Zanesville on March 13, 2007. President Charles Bizzari called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. Board members in attendance included Dale Dickson, Bob Caldwell, Phil Satterfield, Tom Wolfe, Charles Bizzari, Lori Snyder-Lowe, Dale Edwards, Aimee Howley, Joe Pielech, Barbara Hansen, Dick Murray and David Branch Also in attendance were Executive Director Dick Fisher and Larry Burgess. Board members unable to attend were John Simmons, Jack Payton, Patricia Ciraso, Dennis Meade, Jim Frazier, Renee Middleton, Glenn Doston, and Catherine Glascock.

The Executive Director presented the mid-year financial report. Receipts for the period July1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 were $54,995.00. Expenditures for the same period were $27,648.76.

Spring elections for the board of directors will be held for Region 3. John Simmons is the current elected director and Jack Payton is the current appointed director. An election will also be held in Region 5 where Bob Caldwell is the current elected director and Charles Bizzari is the current appointed director.

The membership report listed 134 school districts, institutions of higher learning and other agencies as being active members of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools. This years membership is the highest ever for CORAS.

The speakers and the Hicks honoree for the Hicks Executive-in-Residence program, to be held on April 24, 2007 at the Ohio University Inn in Athens, were announced.

Nominations for 2007 Leadership and Service Recognitions were discussed. Individuals from rural Appalachia Ohio, who have made a “significant effort” to improve the educational opportunities for all school children in the region, are eligible the recognition.

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Summer Planning Meeting was set for the Brass Ring Golf Club in Logan on Thursday, September 6, 2007 from 9:00 AM to noon.

CORAS President-elect Dick Murray discussed the proposed constitutional amendment and the importance of getting organized. CORAS region directors will be requested to establish a “telephone tree” within each of the seven CORAS regions to assist with monitoring the petition signature gathering process.

CORAS Charles Bizzari declared the meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM.

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting

September 7, 2006

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met at the Brass Ring Golf Club in Logan on September 7, 2006. CORAS President Charles Bizzari called the meeting to order at 9:10 AM. Board members in attendance included Bob Caldwell, Phil Satterfield, Tom Wolfe, Charles Bizzari, Richard Murray, Aimee Howley, James Frazier, Catherine Glascock, Lori Snyder-Lowe, Jack Payton, Glenn Doston, Dennis Meade, Dale Edwards and Joe Pielech. Also in attendance were Executive Director Dick Fisher, Secretary & Financial Officer Lori Spencer, Leadership and Research Committee Co- Chair Max Evans and guest speaker William L. Phillis, Executive Director, E&A Coalition. Board members unable to attend were David Branch, Renee Middleton, Dale Dickson, John Simmons, Barbara Hansen and Patricia Ciraso.

President Bizzari opened the meeting with introductions.

College of Education Senior Associate Dean Glenn Doston discussed the benefits gained from CORAS and the College of Education working together. He also expressed his and the Dean’s desire to continue this long-standing good relationship with area schools and their administrators.

Fisher presented the 2005-06 financial report and the 2006-07 CORAS budget. Payton moved and Pielech seconded to approve the financial report and the 2006-07 budget. PASSED

The 2006-07 Relationship Agreement between CORAS and the College of Education, Ohio University was reviewed. Meade moved and Edwards seconded to approve the agreement. PASSED

Pielech moved and Wolfe seconded to approve a one-time $2000 payment to Lori Spencer, Secretary/Financial Officer, to provide services to CORAS as needed, over and above her current duties. PASSED

Satterfield moved and Edwards seconded to re-employ Larry Burgess for one-year as CORAS consultant and research associate at a salary of $1,500.00 per quarter or $6,000.00 annually, plus employer share of retirement, medicare and workers’ compensation. PASSED

Caldwell moved and Wolfe seconded to re-employ Dick Fisher as CORAS executive director for the 2006-07 school year. The salary to be the same a last year plus a one-time $5000 payment. PASSED.

Executive Director Fisher presented the “annual report” to the board of directors. The average number of people attending CORAS meetings/programs in 2005-06 was 64.5. In addition, Fisher reviewed the CORAS Quarterly Reports for July 2005 through June 2006. A report was provided to the board of directors that showed the CORAS web site, www.coras.org, received 31,046 visitors, 107,044 hits and 47,903 page views July 2005 through June 2006. Howley concluded the “annual report” by providing a progress report on the CORAS/COE research project.

A list of CORAS superintendent changes was distributed to members of the board of directors. The CORAS membership drive is underway. Membership renewals as of September 5, 2006 stood at 104, about 10 ahead of last year on this date. The membership goal for the 2006-07 school year is 135. Board members were asked to contact previous members in their region who have not yet renewed 2006-07 memberships.

The 2006-07 CORAS program dates were announced.

September 21, 2006 program is set for the Ohio University Inn, Athens.

Educational Regional Service System…Craig Burford, Executive Director,

Ohio Educational Service Center Association

Rural Early Adolescents Learning Program that will Address Challenges Faced

by Rural Schools. …Dr. Tom Farmer, Co-director, National Research Center on

Rural Education Support and Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University.

October 31, 2006 program is set for the Olde Dutch Restaurant, Logan.

Understanding & Using Value-Added Analysis

Battelle for Kids: Bringing clarity to school improvement

Dr. James W. Mahoney, Executive Director, and Staff

November 2006 (tentative) “School Funding Constitutional Amendment Proposal”

Other meetings are tentatively set for the months of January, March and April 2007. The date for the 2006 Hicks Executive-in-Residence program has not been set.

June 12, 2007 is the date for the Summer Meeting and Golf Outing at EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville.

A survey was distributed to the board members seeking suggestions and ideas for programs and speakers for 2007 CORAS meetings.

12. William L. Phillis and Richard Murray discussed the school funding remedy

proposal (constitutional amendment) for Ohio and organizing/funding a campaign

to pass a constitutional amendment.

CORAS President Bizzari adjourned the meeting at 12:45 PM.

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting

April 25, 2006

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met at the Ohio University Inn, Athens on April 25, 2006. President Phil Satterfield called the meeting to order at 12:45 PM. Board members in attendance included Tom Davis, Dianne Gut, Phil Satterfield, Scott Davis, Dennis Meade, Patricia Ciraso, and David Branch. Also in attendance were Executive Director Dick Fisher and Consultant and Research Associate Larry Burgess. Board members unable to attend were Dale Dickson, Tom Wolfe, Mike Smith, Aimee Howley, Bob Caldwell, Joe Pielech, Charles Bizzari, Dale Edwards, Kyle Kanuckel, Jack Payton and John Simmons.

The CORAS/College of Education 2006-07 Partnership Agreement was discussed. The final document will be presented for approval at the September 7, 2006 Board of Directors meeting.

Arrangements were made for the May 4, 2006 meeting requested by Dr. Susan Zelman, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Burgess reported on the CORAS/COE Leadership and Research project.

The results of 2006 region elections for the Board of Directors were announced. Those elected were: Region 1, James Frazier, Superintendent, Brown County Educational Service Center; Region 4, Dale Dickson, Superintendent, Perry-Hocking Education Service Center; and Region 6, Richard Murray, Superintendent, Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center. The term of office begins July 1, 2006 and ends June 30, 2009.

Meade moved and T. Davis seconded the following superintendents be appointed to the Board of Directors for the term beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2009. Region 1, Phil Satterfield, Ross-Pike Educational Service Center; Region 4, Lori Snyder-Lowe, Morgan Local School District; and Region 6, David Branch, Franklin Local School District. PASSED

College of Education appointments to the Board of Directors will be announced by the College of Education Dean within the next two-weeks.

S. Davis moved and Ciraso seconded that Dr. Barbara Hansen, Department of Education, Muskingum College and Dr. Aimee Howley, College of Education, Ohio University, be appointed as ex-officio members of the Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. PASSED

The Board of Directors confirmed President –elect Charles Bizzari, Superintendent, Belmont-Harrison Joint Vocational School, as 2006-07 CORAS President.

Ciraso moved and S. Davis seconded that Richard Murray be elected to the position of CORAS President-elect for 2006-07. PASSED

Members of the Board of Directors were reminded that the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Summer Planning Meeting was set for the Brass Ring Golf Club in Logan on Thursday, September 7, 2006 from 9:00 AM to noon.

The Annual Summer Meeting and Golf Outing will be Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville. The program will include presentations on Advanced Placement and a proposed school-funding constitutional amendment.

CORAS President Satterfield declared the meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM.

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting

January 31, 2006

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met at the Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan on January 31, 2006. President Phil Satterfield called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM. Board members in attendance included Dale Dickson, Bob Caldwell, Tom Davis, Mike Smith, Dianne Gut, Phil Satterfield, Tom Wolfe, Charles Bizzari, Scott Davis, Dennis Meade, Dale Edwards, Patricia Ciraso, Aimee Howley, Jack Payton and Joe Pielech Also in attendance were Executive Director Dick Fisher, Consultant and Research Associate Larry Burgess, Leadership and Research Committee Co- Chair Max Evans and David Branch. Board members unable to attend were Kyle Kanuckel, Barbara Hansen and John Simmons.

The Executive Director presented the mid-year financial report. Receipts for the period July1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 were $49,370.00. Expenditures for the same period were $25,281.00.

Wolfe moved and Bizzari seconded to appoint David Branch, Superintendent, Franklin Local school District, Muskingum County, to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Hansen. PASSED

Hansen retired from East Muskingum Local School District to accept a position at

Muskingum College.

Spring elections for the board of directors will be held for Region 1, Phil Satterfield, current elected and Michael Smith current appointed directors, Region 4, Dale Dickson, current elected and Scott Davis current appointed directors and Region 6, Kyle Kanuckel, current elected and David Branch, current appointed directors.

The membership report listed 128 school districts, institutions of higher learning and other agencies as being active members of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools as of January 31, 2006.

Nominations for 2006 Leadership and Service Recognitions were discussed. Individuals from rural Appalachia Ohio, who have made a “significant effort” to improve the educational opportunities for all school children in the region, are eligible the recognition.

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Summer Planning Meeting was set for the Brass Ring Golf Club in Logan on Thursday, September 7, 2006 from 9:00 AM to noon.

Dean Tom Davis discussed a College of Education Advanced Placement initiative and the COE Dean/CORAS Superintendent Advisory Discussion Group.

Max Evans distributed materials for the Ohio Public School Dialogue.

Aimee Howley and Larry Burgess updated the board of directors on current COE/CORAS research projects.

The Executive Director provided information on CORAS participation on the Science and Mathematics Education Policy Advisory Council (SAMEPAC), the School Finance Redesign Project Advisory Committee and the Ohio Mayor’s Education Roundtable. It was also announced that a meeting would be held on February 14, 2006 with a federal mediator to search for “common ground” among the educational organizations regarding a remedy proposal for the school funding crisis.

Dickson requested participation for area American History teachers in the “Think Ohio” project sponsored joint by Perry-Hocking Education Service Center, Ohio University and the Ohio Historical Society.

Payton moved and Wolfe seconded to adjourn the meeting. CORAS President Satterfield declared the meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.

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AMENDMENT TO CORAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE IV, ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE, Section 1, IS APPROVED BY CORAS MEMBERSHIP

The following paragraph becomes part of ARTICLE IV, Section 1 of the Coalition of Rural an Appalachian Schools Constitution and By-Laws.

Paragraph three reads:

If an elected or appointed member of the board of directors fails to attend at least one board of directors or membership meeting during the twelve month period, July 1 through June 30, the President shall move that director to ex-officio status for the duration of his/her term and appoint a superintendent from his/her region to fill the elected or appointed vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.

The current paragraph three, “Ex-officio membership on the Board of…”becomes paragraph four.

The amendment is effective July 1, 2006.

Review of the September 8, 2005 and September 15, 2005

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors meetings. ___________________

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting

September 8, 2005

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met at the Brass Ring Golf Club in Logan on September 8, 2005. President Phil Satterfield called the meeting to order at 9:20 AM. Board members in attendance included Dale Dickson, Bob Caldwell, Tom Davis, Mike Smith, John Simmons, Dianne Gut, Phil Satterfield, Tom Wolfe, Charles Bizzari, Scott Davis, Dennis Meade, Dale Edwards and Joe Pielech Also in attendance were Executive Director Dick Fisher, Consultant and Research Associate Larry Burgess and Leadership and Research Committee Co- Chair Max Evans.

Guest speakers Jennifer Stewart and Tom McGuire were also present for part of the meeting. Board members unable to attend were Aimee Howley, Kyle Kanuckel, Barbara Hansen, Jack Payton and Patricia Ciraso.

President Satterfield opened the meeting with introductions.

Dean Tom Davis shared some thoughts and expressed his interest in having a good relationship with the area schools and their administrators.

Fisher presented the 2004-05 financial report and the 2005-06 CORAS budget. Bizzari moved and Wolfe seconded to approve the financial report and the 2005-06 budget. PASSED

Edwards moved and Meade seconded to re-employ Dick Fisher as Executive Director for the period July 1, 2005 to June 30 2006. PASSED

Bizzari moved and Wolfe seconded that compensation for the Executive Director is set at the same annual salary, plus a one-time salary adjustment of $5,000.00. PASSED

Dickson moved and Edwards seconded to re-employ Larry Burgess for one-year as CORAS consultant and research associate at a salary of $1,500.00 per quarter or $6,000.00 annually, plus employer share of retirement, medicare and workers’ compensation. PASSED

Executive Director Fisher presented the “annual report” to the board of directors. The average participation at CORAS meetings in 2004-05 was 57. In addition, Fisher reviewed the CORAS Quarterly Reports for October 2004 through July 2005. A report was provided to the board of directors that showed the CORAS web site, www.coras.org, received 36,537 visitors and 112,474 hits over the past year. Ohio University, University of Rio Grande, Shawnee State University and the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools have formed a partnership in the development of the South East Ohio Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science. Satterfield commented on a productive meeting with SEOCEMS staff. SEOCEMS is looking at developing relationships with the region’s schools. Burgess concluded the “annual report” by providing a progress report on the CORAS/COE research project/question, “What is the character of communication between boards and superintendents in effective districts?”

A list of CORAS superintendent changes was distributed to members of the board of directors. The CORAS membership drive is underway. Membership renewals, as of September 6, 2005, stood at 94. The membership goal for the 2005-06 school year is 140. CORAS had 133 members in 2004-05. Board members were asked to contact previous members in their region who have not yet renewed 2005-06 memberships.

The 2005-06 CORAS program dates were announced. They are: September 15, 2005, 2005-06 School Finance Update With Dick Maxwell; October 25, 2005, “Why Public Schools Are Losing the Public Debate about Education,” presented by the Cochran Group Inc., Columbus; January 31, 2006, To be announced; March 14, 2006, To be announced; April 25, 2006, Samuel I. Hicks Executive-in-Residence with Dr. David Monk, Dean, Pennsylvania State University, as honoree; and June 20, 2006, Summer meeting and annual golf outing.

Board members were asked to email ideas or comments on how CORAS communications and publications might be improved.

A questionnaire was distributed to the board of directors seeking suggestions and ideas for new directions and programs for CORAS. Board members completed the questionnaires and returned them to the Executive Director.

Meade moved and Tom Davis seconded that the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian support the four constitutional amendments proposed by Reform Ohio Now (RON). The proposed amendments will be voted on in the November 2006 general election. PASSED

Jennifer Stewart, State Board Member, 9^th District, discussed priorities set by the state board of education and her role and activities with the National Association of State School Boards.

Tom McGuire, Attorney, Federal Hocking school board member, regional coordinator for Educate Ohio constitutional amendment and member of the OSBA constitutional amendment committee, presented a comparison between the Educate Ohio and the OSBA constitutional amendment proposals.

President Satterfield announced the CORAS board of directors would meet briefly after the September 15, 2005 membership meeting at the Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan.

CORAS President Satterfield adjourned the meeting at 12:45 PM.

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Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting

September 15, 2005

The CORAS Board of Directors met at the Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan on September 15, 2005. Board members present were: Bizzari, Caldwell, Ciraso, Dickson, Edwards, Meade, Payton, Pielech, Wolfe, Smith and CORAS President Satterfield. Executive Director Fisher was also present. T. Davis, Gut, Kanuckel, Hanson, Simmons, S. Davis and Howley were unable to attend.

President Satterfield called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.

Dickson move and Caldwell seconded that the following amendment to the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Constitution and By-Laws be submitted to the membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting, with the amendment to be voted on by those members present at the first membership meeting following the next regularly scheduled meeting.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE, Section 1

If the amendment is approved, the following occurs.

Paragraph three becomes:

The current paragraph three, “Ex-officio membership on the Board of…” becomes paragraph four.

PASSED

Payton moved and Pielech seconded to award a one-time $2000.00 payment to Lori Spencer, Secretary/Account Specialist, for services above and beyond her regular duties as assigned by Ohio University. PASSED

President Satterfield adjourned the meeting at 1:40.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting

April 26, 2005

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors met on April 26, 2005 at the Ohio University Inn, Athens. The following board members were present: Dickson, Ciraso, Beach, Davis, Bizzari, Edwards, Howley, Hansen, Heap, Simmons, Caldwell, Payton, Meade, President-elect Satterfield, President Wolfe and Executive Director Fisher. Kanuckel, Pielech and Smith were unable to attend. CORAS President Tom Wolfe called the meeting to order at 12:55 PM.

Dean Heap presented the CORAS/College of Education partnership agreement renewal for 2005-06. The agreement provides the same level of financial support as past years. An addition to the agreement encourages more COE faculty participation on the CORAS Leadership and Research Committee. Payton moved to approve the 2005-06 CORAS/College of Education Partnership Agreement. Dickson seconded the motion. PASSED

CORAS Legislative Committee Chair Satterfield reported on the March 10, 2005 committee meeting. Satterfield reported the Legislative Committee focus is on securing signatures for the Educate Ohio constitutional amendment and board of education resolutions supporting a constitutional amendment.

Lead Researcher, Dr. Aimee Howley, reported on the research progress. She pointed out that Teachers College Records publish an article relating to the CORAS/COE research project. She also said the current research project is moving forward and that Larry Burgess had begun conducting interviews in school districts.

The re-election of Dennis Meade, Minford Local (Region 2) and Dale Edwards, Jefferson County JVS (Region 7) to a three-year term to the CORAS Board of Directors was confirmed. The term in office begins on July 1, 2005 and ends on June 30, 2008. Payton moved and Satterfield seconded to appoint Patricia Ciraso, Washington-Nile Local (Region 2) and Joe Pielech, Buckeye Local (Region 7) to the CORAS Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2008 PASSED

The 2005-06 College of Education appointments to the Board of Directors are Dr. Bonnie Beach. Dr. Aimee Howley and the Dean of the College of Education.

Edwards moved and Caldwell seconded the nomination and election of Charles Bizzari, Superintendent, Belmont-Harrison JVS to CORAS President-elect for the 2005-06 school year. PASSED

The Board of Directors was reminded that the annual summer planning meeting would be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2005. The tentative location is the Brass Rail in Logan.

Golf Outing Chairperson Dickson announced the Summer Seminar and Golf Outing would be held at the EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville, on Tuesday, June 21, 2005. The fee is $50.00, which includes a full buffet breakfast, the program, green fee, cart, golf shirt, prizes and a prime rib dinner. Dickson is seeking help from board members in securing additional sponsors for this event. He indicated that at least five more sponsors are need. Board members agreed to help with this matter.

Hansen moved and Payton moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 PM.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting

January 25, 2005

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors met at the Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan on Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Those attending were: Phil Satterfield, Michael Smith, Dennis Meade, John Simmons, Jack Payton, Dale Dickson, Scott Davis, Bob Caldwell, Charles Bizzari, Barbara Hansen, Dale Edwards, Joe Pielech, Thomas Wolfe, Aimee Howley, Larry Burgess and Dick Fisher. Board members Patricia Ciraso, Kyle Kanuckel, Bonnie Beach and James Heap were unable to attend.

President Wolfe called the meeting to order at 1:20 PM.

Dr. Howley updated the board of directors on the CORAS/COE research project. She indicated that a literature review was underway on the Superintendent/Board Member Relationship study. The Leadership & Research committee will report to the full membership at the March 15, 2005 CORAS meeting.

The Executive Director provided board members with the financial report for the period July1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

Fiscal Year-to-Date Receipts…………………$40,160.00

Fiscal Year-to-Date Expenditures……………$20,878.36

Fund Balance as of December 31, 2004…….$109,220.13

The 2004-05 membership report was presented. There are currently 132 active members in CORAS.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Region 2 (Adams, Lawrence, Pike and Scioto counties), represented by elected member Dennis Meade and Region 7 (Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties), represented by Dale Edwards term in office expire on June 30, 2005. Elections in these regions will be held in March and April. The appointed position in Region 2 and 7 (Patricia Ciraso and Joe Pielech) also expire. The board of directors will make appointments to the board from these regions in April.

A discussion was held on possible recipients for 2005 CORAS Leadership and Service recognition. Board members were asked to submit names for consideration to the Executive Director.

Dickson moved and Edwards seconded that the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools support the concept of a constitutional amendment [Flannery proposal] that addresses the over-reliance on local property taxes and school funding reform as ordered by the Ohio Supreme Court, with final approval when amendment language is acceptable to the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools and the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding. PASSED

The 2005-06 Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors Planning Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Brass Ring Golf Club and Restaurant in Logan provided that arrangements can be made.

Dickson, summer golf outing committee chair, discussed the 2005 summer meeting and golf outing. The original date of Tuesday, June 14, 2005 had to be changed because it conflicted with the BASA summer meeting. He said the new date would probably be the week of June 20^th. Dickson also requested help in securing sponsors for the event.

Bizarri moved and Dickson seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting

September 9, 2004

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met in McCracken Hall at Ohio University on September 9, 2004. In the absence of President Tom Wolfe, President-elect Phil Satterfield called the meeting to order at 10:25 AM. Board members in attendance included Dale Dickson, Bob Caldwell, James Heap, Mike Smith, John Simmons, Patricia Ciraso, Aimee Howley, Phil Satterfield and Tom Wolfe. Also in attendance were Executive Director Dick Fisher, Consultant and Research Associate Larry Burgess and Leadership and Research Committee Co- Chair Max Evans. Board members unable to attend were Bonnie Beach, Charles Bizzari, Dale Edwards, Kyle Kanuckel, Barbara Hansen, Jack Payton and Dennis Meade.

Caldwell moved and Simmons seconded to appoint Tom Wolfe as an ex-officio member of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2007, provided that Berne Union Local School District is a member of CORAS. PASSED

CORAS President Tom Wolfe arrived and presided over the remainder of the meeting.

Satterfield moved and Smith seconded to appoint Scott Davis, Superintendent, Morgan Local School District (Region 4, term expiring June 30, 2006) and Joe Pielech, Superintendent, Buckeye Local School District (Region 7, term expiring June 30, 2005) to the Board of Directors. PASSED

Smith moved and Satterfield seconded to approve the financial report and the 2004-05 budget. PASSED

Dickson moved and Caldwell seconded to re-employ Dick Fisher as Executive Director for the period July 1, 2004 to June 30 2005 at the same annual salary, plus a one-time salary adjustment of $5,000.00. PASSED

Smith moved and Howley seconded to re-employ Larry Burgess for one-year, July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, as CORAS consultant and research associate at a salary of $1,500.00 per quarter or $6,000 annually, including benefits. PASSED

Executive Director Fisher presented the annual report to the board of directors. In addition to the annual report, it was announced that the average participation at CORAS meetings in 2003-04 was 56.5. It was also announced that the CORAS web site, www.coras.org, received 26,238 homepage hits over the past year. Howley and Evans gave a progress report on the CORAS/COE research projects.

A list of CORAS superintendent changes was distributed to members of the board of directors. The CORAS membership drive is underway. Membership renewals, as of September 9, 2004, stood at 96. The membership goal for the 2004-05 school year is 140. CORAS had 134 members in 2003-04. Board members agreed to contact previous members in their region who have not yet renewed 2004-05 memberships.

The 2004-05 CORAS program dates were announced. They are: September 14, 2004, School Funding in Ohio Learning Maps; October 12, 2004, Ohio Public Education Funding: A Perspective on the Future; January 25, 2005, To be announced; March 15, 2005, To be announced; April 28, 2005, Samuel I. Hicks Executive-in-Residence; and June 14, 2005, Summer meeting and annual golf outing.

COE Dean Heap reported on SEO-CEMS (South East Ohio Center of Excellence for Mathematics and Science). SEO-CEMS was approved to begin formal activities the spring of 2004. The program is funded by the Ohio Board of Regents for $250,000 per year guaranteed for two-years. SEO-CEMS is designed to function with a regional focus but is part of a statewide system for improving mathematics and science literacy P-16, including initial preparation and career-long professional development of mathematics and science teachers. Ohio University, Shawnee State University, University of Rio Grande and the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools are partners in SEO-CEMS.

The results of the CORAS Legislative Committee survey questions to Ohio House and Senate candidates on the November ballot were distributed to the board of directors. The survey questions focused on school funding and the DeRolph decision. Only 10 of the 34 “Appalachian” candidates, or 29.4%, answered the survey questions. Those returning the survey were House candidates Uecker R-66; Dodd D-91; Lang D-92; Hollister R-93; Domenick D-95; and Mason D-97. Senate candidates returning the survey were Schwietering D-14; Padgett R-20; Anderson D-20; and Wilson D-30. No other candidates answered the questions or returned the CORAS survey.

Burgess conducted a brief session to determine the board of director’s preference of topics, programs and speakers that could be included in the planning for future CORAS meetings.

CORAS President Wolfe adjourned at 12:45 PM.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting Review

April 29, 2004

The CORAS Board of Directors met at the Ohio University Inn, Athens on April 29, 2004. CORAS President Bob Caldwell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Board members present in addition to President Caldwell were: Jack Payton, John Simmons, Mike Crawford, Deryl Well, Dale Dickson, Aimee Howley, Dale Edwards, and James Heap. Also present Max Evans, Co-chair of the CORAS/COE Leadership and Research Committee, Larry Burgess, CORAS staff and Dick Fisher, Executive Director.

College of Education Dean James Heap reported on the Ohio University College of Education/Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Partnership Agreement for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Jack Payton moved and Deryl Well second to approve and accept the agreement. PASSED

The meeting review and a school-funding proposal from the April 20, 2004 CORAS Legislative Committee was presented to the board of directors. Discussion followed with no action being taken.

Research Committee co-chair Max Evans, Lead Researcher Aimee Howley and Research Associate Larry Burgess updated the board of directors on the status of the research project, Superintendent/Board Member Relationships. The CORAS/COE Leadership and Research Committee will meet at McCracken Hall, Ohio University on May 25, 2004.

It was announced that John Simmons and Bob Caldwell were re-elected to the board of directors in Regions 3 and 5 respectfully. Their term in office will run from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007.

Mike Crawford recommended that Charles Bizzari, Superintendent of the Belmont-Harrison JVS, be appointed to the board of directors from Region 5. Dale Edwards moved and Deryl Well seconded that Charles Bizzari and Jack Payton, Superintendent of Gallipolis City (Region 3), be appointed to the board of directors for the term July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007. PASSED

College of Education Dean James Heap appointed Bonnie Beach, Aimee Howley and James Heap to represent the College of Education on the board of directors for the term July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

Jack Payton nominated Phil Satterfield, Superintendent of the Paint Valley Local School District, for 2004-05 President-Elect. Dale Dickson seconded the nomination. Nominations were closed. By vote of the board of directors, Phil Satterfield was elected President-Elect.

Dale Edwards moved to confirm Thomas Wolfe, Superintendent of the Conotton Valley Union Local School District as CORAS President effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. John Simmons seconded the motion. PASSED

The annual CORAS Planning Conference will be held at Burr Oak State Park Lodge on Thursday and Friday, July 22-23, 2004.

Chairperson Dale Dickson report of the 2004 reported on the summer golf outing. The outing will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2004. Deryl Well and Bob Caldwell volunteered to assist with the event.

President Caldwell adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting Review

October 28, 2003

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at the Ohio University Inn, Athens. CORAS President Bob Caldwell called the meeting to order at 12:50 p.m. The following board members were present: Phil Satterfield, Aimee Howley, Jack Payton, Dale Edwards, Bob Caldwell, Deryl Well, John Simmons, Bonnie Beach, James Heap, Dale Dickson, Mike Smith, Pat Ciraso, and Mike Crawford. CORAS/COE Leadership & Research committee co-chair Max Evans also attended the meeting. Board members Kyle Kanuckel, Barbara Hansen, Tom Wolfe and Dennis Meade were unable to attend.

The Board reviewed the 2003-04 CORAS membership. As of October 23^rd, CORAS had received 124 new memberships and renewals from school districts, institutions of higher learning and other educational agencies.

2. Dr. Aimee Howley updated the board on new research efforts, focusing on

superintendent/board of education relationships. A brief description of the project

follows:

SUPERINTENDENT-BOARD RELATIONSHIPS

A Preliminary Statement of the Research Problem

Practical experience (as well as findings from some systematic studies) suggests that good communication between school boards and superintendents is necessary in order for school districts to function effectively. One important reason for such communication is to ensure that superintendents provide the types of leadership that their boards prefer. Evaluation of superintendents offers a formal mechanism enabling boards and superintendents to communicate about superintendents’ leadership. Yet effective evaluation of superintendents may not be taking place in all districts. Little, in fact, is known about the extent to which formal evaluation procedures are used, the variability among those procedures, the conditions that dispose boards to incorporate formal procedures for evaluating superintendents, and the relationship between formal evaluation of superintendents and various indicators of district stability and effectiveness.

The series of studies that we propose to undertake focuses on these questions. The studies are likely to be sequenced in the following way:

a document analysis of Ohio board policies that specify procedures for evaluating superintendents;
a survey of superintendents and board presidents to provide baseline information about the extent and character of procedures for evaluating superintendents;
analysis of survey results to identify differences in superintendent evaluation across demographic categories such as locale, socio-economic status, and location in Appalachia;
analysis of survey results to identify differences in superintendent evaluation based on measures of district stability and effectiveness; and
case studies of districts in which evaluation of superintendents varies both in terms of extensiveness and in terms of perceived effectiveness.

Dr. Max Evans reviewed the October 21, 2003 meeting of the CORAS/COE

Leadership & Research Committee.

Two additional research reports were presented to board members.

Dr. Howley discussed the study by her and Dr. Craig Howley which focused on

mathematics achievement. Among the findings of the study were:

· That Appalachian districts are not inferior to other districts.

· That some districts seem to make better use of resources than others.

· That when the playing field is not level, Appalachian districts are as productive as other districts.

Dr. Howley presented the findings from the study at an international conference in

Seattle.

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Dean James Heap discussed the Ohio Partnership for Accountability, which was created in

response to Title II teacher education accountability requirements. It is the result of a unanimous

desire among the 51 teacher preparation institutions in Ohio to develop measures that are valid and

informative both to the public and to the institutions themselves. To discover what components

of teacher education facilitate student learning and performance, the Partnership is conducting a

five-year comprehensive collaborative, longitudinal study to define teacher education programs,

both alternative and traditional, to follow graduates into the classroom and to study the impact of

practice on P-12 student achievement. The study will incorporate "double-blind" research

procedures. Dean Heap and Dr. Howley serve on the advisory council for the study.

The expected outcomes of the study are to identify:

The characteristics of teacher education in Ohio.

The pre-service preparation experiences that prepare teachers to enhance student achievement in

public schools.

The nature of the relationship between instructional practice and student achievement.

The mentoring of induction experiences that are related to enhancing student achievement.

The practices of teachers who add value to student achievement.

The relationship between value-added proficiency and more robust definition of student

achievement

The relationship between teacher effectiveness and various certification/licensure requirements.

The 2004 Board of Directors Summer Planning Meeting is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, July 22 and 23 at Burr Oak State Park Lodge. Alternative dates are July 21 and 22.
Dale Edwards, Phil Satterfield, Dale Dickson and Mike Smith volunteered to attend the December 18, 2003 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Financing Student Achievement.
The Board of Directors agreed that CORAS should provide information to members about candidates for state offices in the 2004 general election. In addition, candidates should be invited to CORAS meeting to share their views.
Dale Dickson and Mike Crawford shared information about the Ohio Regional Educational Delivery System (OREDS). The Ohio Department of Education must present a proposal to the Ohio General Assembly by the end of March 2004. The first draft proposal is due within the next several weeks.
Bob Caldwell reported on the October 16-17, 2003 NCREL Rural Advisory Council meeting in Naperville, Illinois. Caldwell and Cindy Hartman, Southern Local, Perry County, represented Ohio at the October meeting. Rural Advisory Council members unable to attend were Dennis Meade and Dick Fisher.

CORAS President Caldwell adjourned the meeting at 2:15 p.m.

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

CORAS Board of Directors Planning Conference

Burr Oak State Park Lodge

August 7-8, 2003

CORAS President Bob Caldwell opened the meeting with the welcome and introductions.

The financial report and budget were presented to the board of directors.

2002-03 Receipts……………………$66,128.00 *

2002-03 Expenditures……………… $45,015.32

2003-04 Unencumbered carryover…. $64,990.28

2003-04 Estimated receipts………… $47,980.00

2003-04 CORAS budget…………….$112,970.28

*$6,000.00 in 2003-04 CORAS dues was received in June 2003 and were included

2002-03 receipts.

Kyle Kanuckel made a motion to approve the financial report. Bonnie Beach seconded the motion. PASSED

Bonnie Beach made a motion to re-employ Dick Fisher as executive director for the 2003-04 school year. Mike Smith seconded the motion. PASSED

The 2002-03 annual report: Quarterly Reports (October 2002, January 2003, April 2003 & July 2003), meeting participation/attendance, and 2003-04 funding for research project were discussed. A letter presented from Rena Allen, director of the Ohio Appalachian Initiative (OAI), indicating that they could no longer support the research project due to budget cuts. OAI money was used to provide a research assistant to coordinate CORAS/COE research projects.

Upon the recommendation of the executive director, Mike Smith moved and Kyle Kanuckel seconded to employ Larry Burgess as a consultant to assist with CORAS/COE research project and other CORAS programs at a rate of $1500/quarter, paid from the CORAS general fund. PASSED

The 2003-04 membership drive was discussed. Region directors will be asked to assist in contacting school districts in their regions who have not yet renewed their dues. As of August 5, 2003, 88 school districts and institutions have renewed their membership in CORAS for the 2003-04 school year.

The 2003-04 membership program dates and locations were presented to the board of directors.

September 10, 2003, Olde Dutch Restaurant, Logan

October 28, 2003, Ohio University Inn, Athens

January 27, 2004 (location to be determined)

March 16, 2004, Olde Dutch Restaurant, Logan

April 27, 2004, (location to be determined)

June 15, 2004, EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville

A survey was distributed asking for feedback for future CORAS programs. The survey results showed highest interest in programs focusing on (1) No Child Left Behind, (2) Training, Recruitment and Retention of Teachers and Principals, (3) Aligning Standards, Instruction, Assessment and Accountability, (4) Using Data to Improve Decision Making and Student Achievement and (5) the Ohio Regional Education Delivery System.

General discussion followed on improving Membership Communications and the annual Vital Statistics report. Suggestions on the Vital Statistic report included a comparison of the summaries for 4 or 5 years; adding district income taxes to the report; comparison of OSFC projects and timeline for when these schools are supposed to get their state funding; and adding information on levies and bond issues put on the ballot for the prior year.

An Executive Summary Report on the CORAS website was discussed. This report indicates the usage percentages, pages "hit" most often, organizations using, and countries using the website. The CORAS website is updated weekly.

Bonnie Beach updated the group on the Center for Excellence in Math & Science. Last December a concept paper was written by Ohio University, Shawnee State University and the University of Rio Grande for this grant- received $250,000. Dr. Ralph Martin and Dr. Barbara Grover are co-directors. A draft of the proposal should be available in the next two weeks. Activities are expected to begin this fall.

Scheduling and structure for future Summer Planning Meetings was briefly discussed. Two suggestions were: going to a one-day rather than an overnight meeting and moving the meeting to late July rather than early August. It was suggested there needed to be further discussion and subject. Therefore, President Caldwell suggested putting this on the next governing board meeting agenda

The board of directors discussed policy statements and/or positions on the following initiatives that would provide guidance and direction for the Executive Director.

1. Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Financing Student Success

1. Define adequate program/system- the basket of essential resources;

2. Predictable funding source;

3. Less reliance on property tax;

4. Equity;

5. Impact all students;

6. Phantom revenue; and

7. Transportation costs

2. Ohio Regional Education Delivery System

1. Equity of quality service;

2. ADM's and geographic areas are created equally; and

3. Availability/accessibility

3. Task Force on Quality High Schools and a Lifetime of Opportunities

Since very little information was available concerning the task force assignment, it was suggested the group wait until more information became available.

Informational Presentations

1. State Board of Education Report…Jennifer Stewart, Board Member, 9th District.

2. Overview of New Research Project, "Superintendent/School Board Relationships" and wrap-up of current research project "Who Will Lead Our Schools?" and March 16, 2004 event…. Max Evans, Leadership & Research Committee Co-chair and Larry Burgess, Research Associate.

3. Future of the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding & Petition for Writ of Certiorari….. William Phillis, Executive Director.

Larry Burgess facilitated a session on “Coalition Focus Questions”. The group responded to the five focus questions and then prioritized responses. The priorities were:

1. What should be the basic functions of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools?

Priority I:

"The" voice for Appalachian Ohio

Serve at the state level as a voice for rural/Appalachian schools

To be a voice for public education in the region

Be an advocate for rural and Appalachian schools in the legislative arena

Advocate for rural schools and rural students- that may include conducting research

To be an advocate for the public schools in Appalachian Ohio

Serve as advocates for Appalachian students and school districts by:

a) providing accurate, reliable information and data to help in decision-making and planning;

b) continue the efforts to provide equal and adequate representation for our schools

Priority II:

Disseminate information to education leaders and to public (be a strong credible voice)

Provide information (in a variety of ways- e.g. presentations, emails, newsletters) so that those who work in rural schools are knowledgeable of appropriate issues

To keep superintendents up-to-date on developments emerging issues

Highlight and promote the positives of rural and Appalachian schools

To provide leadership in the identification of problems and issues facing the schools of the region and in addressing them

Provide data clearly demonstrating Appalachian schools/students/teachers are denied equal adequate, fair opportunities

Communicate these shortcomings to all building educators, to parents, to economic developmental officials, etc.

Request public to ask why of their elected officials and state legislators

To educate, emphasize, motivate school districts to hold forums identifying the importance of boardmanship

Priority III:

Research in Appalachian Education matters

Promote the quality image of rural schools by continuing to research current topics

Engage in methods of research to foster and promote new leadership

Continue to partner with Ohio University and other institutions of higher education per research

Respond to the research findings dealing with attracting and training for school building administrators

Encourage and support understanding of current educational topics among rural and Appalachian schools

2. What issues should the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools address?

Priority I:

State funding

Reforming school funding

School finance is an unending topic of great importance. We can't give up on this.

School funding - equal, adequate

Funding toward E&A

School funding

Unfunded mandates- stop or fund

Priority II:

Teacher licensure including alternative license and teaching permits

Licensure foul-ups as they relate to situations

Teacher recruitment and retention

Recruitment, retention of teachers and educational leaders

Administrator and teacher recruitment and retention

Teacher, principal, administrator and superintendent retention and learning

Advantages of a system of free, public education

Priority- funding formula that is fair and equitable

The way schools are funded in Ohio as it relates to Taft's Blue Ribbon Task Force

Public education- the value it holds- we need to tell this story.

NCLB- federal directive toward continued privatization for education

The movement toward privatization of public education

Do we need to establish stronger ties with E&A?

Priority III:

Regional delivery of services

CORAS needs to be a player in the regional delivery system as it relates to the impact on this region

Regional education delivery system

Establish a vision of the optimal educational system in Appalachian Ohio. Compare every "new" initiative to this vision. Publicize widely.

Board member/superintendent relationships

Superintendent/board relations: do and don'ts, changing dynamics

Leadership- we can never get enough training on this topic

Priority IV:

Any issue that has potential to impact the schools and children of Appalachia Ohio

School leaders are not political animals. We need to be more skilled at what it means to be politically skilled.

Academic content stands and testing- making sure there is a "rural" voice

Insist Columbus; state board of education, state department of education, general assembly, BASA, OSBA, etc. include fair CORAS representation in all committees/task forces, etc.

Be organized with CORAS position statements dealing with the issues

3. From past experience as a member of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools, what activities have been most helpful to you?

Priority I:

Providing informative programs, e.g. children of poverty

Professional development- the opportunity to hear from experts like Katie Haycock, etc. Otherwise professional development funds might prevent us from hearing this.

The professional development opportunities

Professional development speakers at the meetings addressing current, relevant and controversial issues.

Membership meetings- timely, good presentations with well-known presenters.

Presentations at meeting on current topics that are relevant to rural schools

Meetings where not only research and data are provided, but how to implement and apply the information at your level

Meetings of CORAS dealing with timely subjects

Breakout sessions of small groups to generate more input from more people

Priority II:

Networking opportunities

The networking with other school administrators.

Membership meetings also give the opportunity to network with fellow superintendents.

Interaction with school administrators

Providing links to veteran superintendents and educational leaders

Scheduled meetings allow for opportunity to share and collaborate with colleagues- networking

The opportunities to dialog with state board members and legislators from across the state

To experience Appalachian school districts coming together and developing position statements and needs

Priority III

Vital statistics report

Pertinent research

The information and data that has been provided by CORAS

Priority IV:

Email messages- highly informative

Communication- the emails and publications are very useful to me for sharing

Emails etc. that inform of current issues

Priority V:

School funding litigation that led to: improved school funding for operation

-plus equity aid

-plus parity aid

-plus school building assistance

Priority VI:

Recognitions- the certificates and plaques given to people are a nice touch

4. Looking ahead, what member services would be most helpful to school superintendents?

Priority I:

Email updates are very valuable.

Valuable- the email summaries from Executive Director

Emails

Website

Research articles

Communication/state board members and politicians

Data dissemination and communication

The communication vehicles are good and helpful

Clearinghouse for job vacancies in CORAS region is valuable- can it be expanded

Administrator salary comparison annually

Priority II:

Mentoring opportunities for new/young school administrators, especially superintendents

Provide a mentor to rookies

Provide a beginning superintendent academy- nuts and bolts, nitty gritty, CORAS perspective

Rural Principalship Preparation Program is very valuable- can it be expanded?

Can CORAS and College of Education (and other area colleges of education) work together more to better prepare college level aspiring teachers?.

The research done on the availability of future administrators has been good informative work.

Priority III:

Continued professional development opportunities.

As the demand for greater academic accountability heightens, superintendent dialogue on the associated issues like AYP, paraprofessionals, standards, is critical. You can't leave all of this to curriculum directors.

Priority IV:

Organize representation from CORAS to monitor (watchdog) commissions, legislation, and task forces.

Match individual members to opportunities to enter political arena as CORAS advocates.

Priority V:

Create our own regional delivery. We are too spread out for needed solidarity.

Priority VI:

To provide more opportunities for sharing among school districts re: solutions to problems, innovations, reforms, etc.

5. What is the most difficult or toughest administrative problem that you continually face in your school district?

Priority I:

Funding- Adequate to meet the educational needs of all children

Inadequate resources- this ultimately means insufficient funding

Funding issues- resulting in staffing issues, program issues, long-range planning issues, board member focus issues, etc., etc.

Financial forecasting: as it relates to the seemingly ever-changing flow of funding from the state legislature.

Priority II:

Economic issues are a priority . . . specifically recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel.

The ongoing feeling of failing to help kids be their best because the money isn't available and nobody understands it.

Priority III:

Personnel

Priority IV:

The role and function of school board members

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting Review

April 29, 2003

CORAS President John Simmons called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm.

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors met on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at the Holiday Inn in Zanesville. Members present: Jack Payton, Dale Edwards, Bonnie Beach, Mike Crawford, Aimee Howley, Patricia Ciraso, Barbara Hansen, Dale Dickson, Thomas Wolfe, CORAS President John Simmons, Executive Director Dick Fisher, Larry Burgess and Max Evans. Members absent: Bob Caldwell, Hank Gavarkavich, Roger Hornsby, James Heap, Phil Satterfield, Deryl Well and Dennis Meade.

Dale Dickson moved and Tom Wolfe seconded the motion to approve the CORAS/College of Education 2003-04 Partnership Agreement. PASSED

Bonnie Beach reported that Ohio University received a $200,000 grant from the Board of Regents to establish a Center for Excellence in Math and Science in Southeast Ohio. The University of Rio Grande and Shawnee State University will be participants in the Center. Drs. Ralph Martin and Barbara Grover will serve as Principal Investigators. CORAS is listed as a participant and CORAS President John Simmons will serve on the board of directors.

Election results for Regions 1, 4 and 6 were confirmed for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2006. Those elected: Region 1- Phil Satterfield, Supt. Paint Valley Local, Ross County; Region 4--Dale Dickson, Supt. Perry-Hocking ESC, Perry County; and Region 6-Kyle Kanuckel, Supt. River View Local, Coshocton County.

Nominations for appointment to the board with term in office running concurrent with the elected members were: Region 1-Michael Smith, Supt. Georgetown Exempted Village, Brown County; Region 4-Deryl Well, Supt. Eastern Local, Meigs County; and Region 6-Barbara Hansen, Supt. East Muskingum Local Muskingum County. Dale Edwards moved and Jack Payton seconded the motion that the nominees be appointed to the Board of Directors. PASSED

Those appointed to the Board of Directors from the College of Education, Ohio University were: James Heap, Dean; Bonnie Beach Associate Dean; and Aimee Howley, Coordinator of the Educational Administration Program. Board members appointed from the College of Education are made by the Dean.

Jack Payton moved and Dale Dickson seconded the motion that Bob Caldwell, President-elect/ Supt, Wolf Creek Local, Washington County, be confirmed as CORAS President for 2003-4 and Thomas Wolfe, Supt. Conotton Valley Local, Harrison County, be elected President-elect for 2003-04. The term in office begin July 1, 2003 and end June 30, 2003. PASSED

The CORAS Board of Directors annual planning conference will be held at Burr Oak State Park Lodge on Thursday, August 7, 2003 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Friday, August 8, 2003 from 8:30 am To 1:00 pm.

Dale Dickson, Committee Chair, discussed plans for the 2003 CORAS summer meeting and annual golf outing to be held at EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville on Thursday, June 19, 2003. Barbara Hanson, Dale Edwards and Hank Gavarkavich were assigned to summer meeting committee

CORAS President John Simmons adjourned the meeting at 2:00 pm.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors Meeting Review

January 28, 2003

CORAS President John Simmons called the meeting to order at 12:45 pm.

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors met on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at the Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan. Members present: Jack Payton, Dale Edwards, Phil Satterfield, Bonnie Beach, Mike Crawford, Bob Caldwell, Aimee Howley, Dennis Meade, CORAS President John Simmons, Executive Director Dick Fisher, Larry Burgess and Max Evans. Members absent: Hank Gavakavich, Roger Hornsby, Barbara Hansen, James Heap, Patricia Ciraso, Dale Dickson, Deryl Well and Thomas Wolfe.

Bonnie Beach presented a progress report on the Southeast Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science and Project RADII (Raising Achievement through Deep Inquiry and Investigation). Several CORAS school districts are participating in these projects.

Aimee Howley provided an update on the current CORAS/College of Education research project. Max Evans, Leadership & Research Committee Co-chair, reported on meeting dates to discuss future CORAS/COE research studies.

A financial report for the period July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 was presented to the board of directors. Receipts for the period totaled $42,586.00. The expenditures for the period were $21,797.36. Balance on hand as of December 31, 2003 was $81,799.27.

Spring elections for the board of directors will include Region 1, Brown, Highland, Ross and Clermont counties (Roger Hornsby); Region 4, Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Perry counties (Dale Dickson); and Region 6, Coshocton, Guernsey, Holmes and Muskingum counties (Barbara Hansen). Appointees from the same regions term in office also expire. They include: Region 1, Phil Satterfield, Region 4, Deryl Well and Region 6, Hank Gavarkavich. The Dean of the College of Education, Ohio University, appoints three members of the board of directors annually.

Payton moved and Edwards seconded a motion to adopt wording changes to the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools mission statement and goals. PASSED

Plans were completed for the board of directors meeting with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan T. Zelman. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ohio Department of Education in Columbus.

Board members were provided a copy of a letter from the Ohio Department of Education acknowledging receipt of a funding proposal for the TIMSS Consortium for Mathematics and Science. The proposal was forwarded to Marilyn Troyer, Associate Superintendent in the Center for the Teaching Profession. The letter was dated September 27, 2003. There has been no additional correspondence with regard to the proposal.

Dennis Meade discussed the Fifteen Policy Options being considered by the Governor’s Commission on Teaching Success. The Commission is in the process of completing their work.

A copy of the State Board of Education FY 04 –FY 05 Budget Proposal was distributed to each member of the board of directors.

CORAS President John Simmons adjourned the meeting at 1:30 pm.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors

Annual Planning Meeting Summary

Burr Oak State Park Lodge

August 8-9, 2002

President John Simmons called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2002. Those in attendance included: Board Members: John Simmons, Bob Caldwell, Dennis Meade, Deryl Well, Dale Edwards, Jack Payton, James Heap, Barbara Hansen, Hank Gavarkavich, Mike Crawford, Phil Satterfield, Tom Wolfe and Aimee Howley. Board members Roger Hornsby, Patricia Ciraso, Dale Dickson and Bonnie Beach were unable to attend. CORAS Office Staff: Dick Fisher and Lori Stump. Consultants: Larry Miller and Max Evans.

2002-03 membership meeting dates, programs and locations were discussed and accepted. The 2002-03 dates for membership meetings are as follows: September 17, 2002; October 29, 2002; January 28, 2003; March 11, 2003: March 12, 2003; April 29, 2003; and June 19, 2003. Programs, speakers and meeting locations are being finalized.

Membership renewals are coming in at a rate similar to last year. Sixty-four school districts and institutions of higher learning have paid their 2002-03 membership dues as of August 8, 2002. This includes four new members. The membership goal this year is 130. CORAS had 126 members in 2001-02.

Dale Edwards moved and Mike Crawford seconded the motion to approve the 2002-03 Partnership Agreement between the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools and the Ohio University College of Education. PASSED

2001-02 receipts and expenditures, and the 2002-03 proposed budget, were distributed to members of the Board of Directors. Deryl Well moved and Dennis Meade seconded that the 2002-03 budget be approved. PASSED

Dale Edwards moved and Jack Payton seconded that Dick Fisher be re-employed as Executive Director of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools for the 2002-03 school year, effective July 1, 2002. PASSED

A committee, composed of Dale Edwards, Bob Caldwell and Deryl Well, was appointed by President Simmons to consider the salary for the Executive Director. The committee recommended a $2,500.00 one-time salary adjustment.

Dale Edwards moved and Hank Garvarkavich seconded that the Executive Director be awarded a $2,500.00 one-time salary adjustment. PASSED

The Board of Directors held a work session to review the CORAS mission statement and goals. In addition, the board discussed methods, procedures and strategies for achieving the CORAS goals. Recommended changes to the mission statement and goals are as follows:

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COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

THE MISSION

The mission of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools is to advocate for and support the public schools of {remove} [Southeastern ] {add} [Appalachia] Ohio in the continuous improvement of educational opportunities available to {add} [all] the region’s children

{remove} [ and youth]. This statement of mission acknowledges that the region‘s public schools are an integral part of the public education system for Ohio and that the Coalition may support and join with similar efforts throughout the State to improve the educational opportunities for all children.

THE GOALS

1. To seek equity in Ohio’s system of school funding and adequacy of educational opportunity for all of Ohio’s children. [Goal #1 unchanged]

2. To support the {add} [continuous] development of educational leadership throughout the region’s public school systems.

3. To identify and analyze policy issues and questions which impact upon the effectiveness, strength and character of the public school system and to facilitate public discussion of these issues.

Change to:

“To identify and analyze policy issues that impact the effectiveness, strength, and character of the public school system and to formulate and communicate position statements in response to these issues.”

4. To promote the production and use of research and sharing of successful practices in addressing problems related to improving educational opportunities for children and youth in the CORAS region.

Change to:

“To sponsor and promote the use of research and to share successful practices for improving educational opportunities for all children in the CORAS region.”

Changes Recommended by the Board of Directors, August 9, 2002.

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The following made presentations to the Board of Directors.

Ann Sheldon, Director, Ohio Association for Gifted Children, and Roger Street, Ohio Department of Education, discussed the ODE Advanced Placement Incentive Program Grant

Jennifer Stewart, State Board Member, reported on the work of the State Board of Education.

Aimee Howley, Lead Researcher, and Max Evans, Co-chair of the CORAS/COE Leadership and Research Committee, reported on the on-going research project dealing with the shortage of school administration candidates.

Bob Caldwell and Dennis Meade, Board Members, reported on the North Central Regional Laboratory (NCREL) Rural Advisory Council (RAC). Both serve as members of the council, representing rural Ohio.

Paul Folmer provided valuable information relative to the 2002 November election.

Larry Miller, Chairperson, Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding, discussed E&A Coalition litigation (DeRolph), activities and membership. In addition, he talked about the importance of the 2002 November election.

Joy Padgett, Director, Governor’s Office of Appalachia, offered to provide financial assistance to a consortium of school districts interested in establishing a model of the Oak Ridge, TN science project and/or a distance learning-teleconferencing project. She also offered assistance to school districts interested in establishing a Foundation.

Greg Hahn, Siemens Corporation, gave an informative presentation on available technology for those currently in an Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) program and those about to enter an OSFC program.

Katherine Canada, Director, Governor’s Commission for Teaching Success, discussed the work of the commission; what people around Ohio are saying about “what it takes to be a successful teacher;” and what lies ahead for the commission as it completes its work and submits a final report to the Governor.

The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2002

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting Review

April 30, 2002

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors met at the Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan on Tuesday, April 30, 2002. CORAS President Dale Edwards called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. The following board members were present: Dale Edwards, Dale Dickson, Dennis Meade, Jack Payton, Hank Garvarkavich, Barbara Hansen, John Simmons, Mike Crawford and Executive Director Dick Fisher. Absent were: Roger Hornsby, Deryl Well, Bob Caldwell, Bonnie Beach, James Heap and Patricia Ciraso.

The CORAS/College of Education Partnership Agreement for the 2002-03 school year was discussed. The agreement will be presented in writing for final board approval at the August 8-9, 2002 Annual Planning Conference.

The spring elections for Region 2 and Region 7 were announced. Dennis Meade was re-elected to the board from Region 2 and Dale Edwards was re-elected in Region 7. Both terms begin on July 1, 2002 and end on June 30, 2005.

Payton moved and Dickson seconded to appoint the following to the Board of Directors for a term in office concurrent with the elected member from each region, as required by Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution and By-laws.

Region 1 – Phil Satterfield, Paint Valley Local. Term expires June 30, 2003.

Region 2 – Patricia Ciraso, Washington-Nile Local. Term expires June 30, 2005

Region 3 – Jack Payton, Gallipolis City. Term expires June 30, 2004.

Region 4 – Deryl Well, Eastern Local (Meigs). Term expires June 30, 2003.

Region 5 – Mike Crawford, Belmont County ESC. Term expires June 30, 2004.

Region 6 – Hank Garvarkavich, Maysville Local. Term expires June 30, 2003.

Region 7 – Tom Wolfe, Conotton Valley Local. Term expires June 30, 2005. PASSED

The Dean of the College of Education, Ohio University will serve on the Board of Directors. The Dean will make two additional appointments to the board.

Dickson moved and Hansen seconded to confirm John Simmons, Superintendent of the Vinton County Local School District, as the 2002-03 Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools President; and to elect Bob Caldwell, Superintendent of the Wolf Creek Local School District, as President-elect for 2002-03. PASSED

It was announced that the CORAS Annual Planning Conference would be held at the Burr Oak State Park Lodge on Thursday and Friday, August 8-9, 2002.

Dale Dickson, Golf Outing Chairman, announced the Annual Summer Meeting and Golf Outing would be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at EagleSticks Golf Club and Inn, Zanesville. He distributed a registration brochure for the outing.

CORAS President Edwards adjourned the meeting at 2:00 pm. The next Board of Directors meeting will be on August 8-9, 2002 at Burr Oak State Park Lodge.

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

Board of Directors Meeting Review

January 29, 2002

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Board of Directors met at the Ramada, Nelsonville on Tuesday, January 29, 2002. CORAS President Dale Edwards called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The following board members were in attendance: Jack Payton, Dale Edwards, Dale Dickson, Mike Crawford, Deryl Well, John Simmons, Bob Caldwell, James Heap, Barbara Hansen, Bonnie Beach and Executive Director Dick Fisher. In addition, ARSI Director Al Cote was present. Board members unable to attend were: Roger Hornsby, Dennis Meade, Patricia Ciraso and Hank Gavarkavich.

The Board of Directors reviewed 2001-02 CORAS membership. 126 school districts, joint vocational schools, educational service centers, institutions of higher learning and other agencies are members of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools.

A report was given on CORAS membership meetings held during calendar year 2001. The attendance at CORAS meetings averaged almost 70 people per meeting.

The Executive Director submitted the financial report to the Board of Directors.

The CORAS/COE Leadership and Research Committee Budget for 2001-02 was presented to the Board of Directors.

It was announced that election to the Board of Directors would be held for Region 2 and Region 7 this spring. In addition, under the revised Constitution, seven members of the Board of Directors, one from each region, will be appointed to a three-year term beginning July 1, 2002. The Dean, College of Education, Ohio University will appoint one additional member from the College of Education. This will increase board membership from 14 to 17. Ex-officio members may be appointed to the board by a two-third vote of the full board. The board will select president-elect for the 2002-03 school year in April.

It was announced the Annual Board of Directors Planning Conference would be held on Thursday and Friday, August 8-9, 2002 at Burr Oak State Park Lodge.

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools, along with ten other educational organizations submitted a position paper to the 124^th General Assembly in reference to Public Education’s Alternative to H.B. 364, “The Community School Enhancement Act.

The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools, along with five other educational organizations, filed a BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE with the Supreme Court of the United States in Zelman v. Simmons-Harris (Cleveland voucher case) in support of the respondents.

Board member Dr. James Heap reported on the activities of the Governor’s Commission on Teaching Success. Dr. Heap, along with board member Dr. Dennis Meade serve on this commission.

The Board of Directors discussed the EchoStar-Hughes merger.

Al Cote, Director, Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative, presented a proposal for an Ohio Rural Appalachian Mathematics and Science Consortium (TIMSS).

Dale Dickson moved and Bob Caldwell seconded a motion that the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Board of Directors support the Ohio Rural Appalachian Mathematics and Science Consortium (TIMSS) proposal and a request for funding from the Ohio Department of Education. PASSED

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at the Olde Dutch Restaurant, Logan.

President Dale Edwards adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools

Board of Directors

Annual Planning Meeting

Burr Oak State Park Lodge

August 5-6, 2001

President Dale Edwards called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2001. Those in attendance included: Board Members: Dale Edwards, John Simmons, Dennis Meade, Deryl Well, Bob Caldwell, Jack Payton, James Heap. Bonnie Beach, Barbara Hansen, Hank Gavarkavich and Mike Crawford. CORAS Office Staff: Dick Fisher and Lori Stump. Guests: Larry Miller, Max Evans, Wayne White and Edwina Campbell.

2001-02 membership meeting dates, programs and locations were discussed and accepted. The dates for membership meetings are as follows: September 19, 2001; October 30, 2001; October 31, 2001; January 29, 2002; March 12 or 13, 2002; April 30, 2002; and June 18, 2002. Programs and meeting locations are being finalized.

Members of the Board of Directors submitted nominations for CORAS committees. The summer meeting committee consisting of Dale Dickson, Hank Gavarkavich, Mike Crawford and Bob Caldwell, was appointed.

Membership renewals are coming in at a faster pace than previous years. Sixty-four school districts and institutions of higher learning had paid their 2001-02 membership dues as of August 3, 2001. This includes three new members.

CORAS communications were discussed. The Board of Directors expressed approval and satisfaction with current operations.

2000-01 receipts and expenditures, and the 2001-02 proposed budget, were distributed to members of the Board of Directors. Barbara Hansen moved and Hank Gavarkavich seconded that the 2001-02 budget be approved. PASSED

Hank Gavarkavich moved and Dennis Meade seconded that Dick Fisher be re-employed as Executive Director of the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools for the 2001-02 school year, effective July 1, 2001. PASSED

Hank Gavarkavich moved and Mike Crawford seconded that the registration fee for Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools membership meetings be set a $15.00 per meeting, effective September 1, 2001. PASSED

The following made presentations to the Board of Directors.

Aimee Howley---CORAS/COE Research Project Overview, Update

and 2001-02 Planning

Wayne White---Ohio Appalachian Center for Higher Education

Debbie Phillips---Student Organizing Project by Rural Action

Jennifer Stewart---Report on the State Board of Education July

Retreat

Paul Folmer---Ohio Politics 2002

William L. Phillis---School Funding Litigation/E&A Coalition

James Heap---Teacher Recruitment and Retainment - NCREL Policy

Issues

Edwina Campbell---Mathematics & Science Consortium

Joy Padgett---Governor’s Office of Appalachia

Thomas Gibbs---Ohio Principal’s Leadership Academy

The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2001.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

COALITION OF RURAL AND APPALACHIAN SCHOOLS

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools and it shall be affiliated with other educational organizations in Ohio.

ARTICLE II

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Coalition is to advocate for and support the public schools of rural and Appalachia Ohio in the continuous improvement of educational opportunities available to the region’s children and youth. The Coalition also may support and join with similar efforts throughout the state to improve educational opportunities for all children.

The Coalition has established four major goals in pursuing its mission:

1. To seek equity in school funding and adequacy of educational opportunity for all of Ohio's children.

2. To support the development of educational leadership throughout the region’s public school system.

3. To identify and analyze critical policy issues and questions which impact upon the effectiveness, strength and character of the public school system and to facilitate public discussion of these issues.

4. To promote the production and use of research and sharing of successful practices related to improving educational opportunities of children and youth in rural and Appalachia Ohio.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Every school district and other organizations in Ohio's 29 Appalachian counties who support the mission and goals of the Coalition may become a member by paying the annual dues of $300.

Membership will be granted to school districts and other organizations located outside the 29 Appalachian counties with payment of $300.00 annual dues and approval of the Board of Directors. Members located outside the 29 Appalachian counties will have voting rights on issues raised at the Coalition meetings but will not have representation on the Board of Directors.

A quorum shall consist of not less than 25 percent of the paid members when voting on issues raised at Coalition membership meetings, with the exception of Article VIII of the Constitution and by-laws.

ARTICLE IV

ORGANIZATION FOR GOVERNANCE

Sec. 1 A Board of Directors shall be made up of 17 members. The Board shall include the Dean of the College of Education, and two additional members from Ohio University appointed by the Dean. There shall be one elected member from each of the seven multi-county regions. The seven elected members shall appoint seven additional members, one from each multi-county region. Elected and appointed members, other than those representing Ohio University, must be active school superintendents from a member school district. Election of board members shall be held in April. Term of office will begin July 1.

A vacancy on the Board of Directors will be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, by the same procedure as stated above, as soon as possible after the vacancy occurs.

Ex-officio membership on the Board of Directors may be granted by a two-thirds vote of the full Board.

Multi-County Regions:

County Region 1 – Clermont, Brown, Highland and Ross

County Region 2 – Adams, Pike, Scioto and Lawrence

County Region 3 – Hocking, Vinton, Gallia and Jackson

County Region 4 – Perry, Morgan, Athens and Meigs

County Region 5 – Belmont, Noble, Monroe and Washington

County Region 6 – Holmes, Coshocton, Muskingum and Guernsey

County Region 7 – Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, Jefferson and Columbiana

The term of office for elected, appointed and ex-officio board members shall be for three years. The elected and appointed board members term of office in each multi-county region shall be concurrent.

Sec. 2 Election of officers shall be held in April or May. The officers shall be President and President-elect and will be elected by the Board of Directors. Officers must be selected from current members of the Board of Directors. Additional qualification for the President-elect shall be at least two-years remaining on his/her term in office. The officers shall assume their duties on July 1.

Sec. 3 The Board of Directors shall meet a minimum of four times each year and on call of the President.

Sec. 4 In case that a vacancy among officers occurs during the year, election shall be conducted to fill the position at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Sec. 1 It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings and enforce all rules.

Sec. 2 The President-elect shall assist the President, preside in his/her absence and serve as chairperson of the Legislative Committee.

ARTICLE VI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sec.1 Shall serve as liaison with the State Department of Education, OSBA, BASA, and other educational and governmental agencies. The Executive Director will collect, conduct, research, and disseminate financial, cultural, employment, and educational data relative to rural and Appalachian Ohio school district needs.

Sec. 2 Shall keep rural and Appalachian Ohio school districts informed of Current legislation, political activity, pertinent Ohio Department of Education initiatives and other pertinent data affecting their school districts.

Sec. 3 Shall develop support documentation for legislative positions being supported and/or promoted by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools. The Executive Director shall report these positions to legislators, membership, other professional organizations, and the State Department of Education.

Sec. 4 Shall implement professional development opportunities for the membership of the Coalition.

Sec. 5. Shall serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the Coalition.

Sec. 6 Shall establish working committees and, with mutual consent, appoint members to serve on these committees. The Executive Director shall appoint members to serve on the standing Legislative Committee, with the exception of the provision in ARTICLE V, Section 2; and appoint Coalition members to serve on the standing Leadership and Research Committee.

ARTICLE VII

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Sec. 1 The Board of Directors shall, prior to the beginning of each school year, assess the number of meetings necessary to carry out the Coalition objectives.

Sec. 2 In the event of scheduling conflicts, the President may reschedule membership meeting. A special membership meeting may be called by the President or upon the request of three members of the Coalition.

Sec. 3 The Board of Directors and the Executive Director shall plan professional development programs based upon needs assessment of membership.

ARTICLE VIII

AMENDMENTS

These by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Coalition by a two-thirds vote of the members present, provided such amendments have been presented at a previous meeting.

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Revised: 10/89, 10/90, 7/91, 6/98, 10/00

Amendment: Article IV, Section 1, paragraph 3 approved 01/31/06

SPECIAL NOTE: All Articles and Sections of the Revised Constitution and By-laws adopted on October 27, 2000 shall be effective immediately upon ratification by the membership, except Article IV, Section 1, which becomes effective on July 1, 2002.

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