WARRENSVILLE HTS

							                                     WARRENSVILLE HTS. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                                     FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
                                           February 4, 2010 – 4:00 PM

In Attendance: Ed Chambers, Elaine Davis, Don Gambal, Emily Harris, Michelle McKnight, William Merritt, Ruby Nelson,
June Taylor

June Taylor called the meeting order at 4:07PM and asked if there were any corrections to the December 3, 2009
Minutes. There were none.

   I.   Introduction of Committee Members:
            Each member introduced themselves to the new treasurer, Don Gambal. Don shared his experience with the
            members.

   II. New Committee Structure- June Taylor
          The WHCSD Board of Education adopted a new committee structure at its’ January 7, 2010, organizational
          meeting. The board member will now be the liaison for the committee. The committee must elect a
          chairperson. All committee recommendations must be presented to the board, at a regular board meeting,
          by a committee member (not the board liaison).

   III. 5-year Forecast - Don Gambal, Treasurer
            Mr. Gambal presented the 5-year forecast. It was discussed and questions/concerns were answered. We are
            facing a 1.8 million dollar deficit in year 2011. The administrative team is working on a recovery plan (as
            mandated by the Ohio Department of Education. The economy is tough right now with the onset of
            foreclosures, reduction in property values…everyone is tightening-up. More money is needed from: the
            state or the community. Springfield Local Schools went from 9 schools to 5 school s.

           Next 5-year forecast update will be May, 2010.

   IV. Update on the Recreation Utility Usage Meter Verification - Don Gambal and William Merritt, Committee
          Member
          Mr. Merritt has for three months researched the utility usage issue. He has worked with Juelene Thompson,
          Interim Treasurer and Don Gambal. Research included contacting the architectural firm who did the
          drawings of the recreation center, working with Fred Morrow, Ohio Energy, Mr. Russo and Phil Stevens.
          After having compiled and reviewed the data, the treasurers (Juelene Thompson & Don Gambal) conclude
          that the recreation center should only be charged 25% of the utility usage (gas. electric, water, and all
          supplies and materials) due to the high school using the facility 75% of the time.

           It was moved by Mrs. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Chambers to have Mr. Merritt and Mr. Gambal write a
           resolution to be presented to the board, at its’ next meeting, to charge the recreation center 25% of the
           cost of gas, electric, water and all supplies and materials needed to operate the recreation center.

           Vote: Unanimous vote in favor of the motion

   V. Committee Awards – June Taylor
         Committee Members were presented certificates for the steadfast participation and hard work in serving on
         the Finance Committee for the 2009 year. “Your time and contributions are appreciated”.

   VI. Election of Committee Chairperson –
           Mrs. Harrison nominated and made the motion for Mrs. McKnight to be the Chairperson of the Finance
           Committee. It was second by Mr. Merritt.

           Vote: Unanimous vote in favor of Mrs. Michelle McKnight
   VII. Change of Start Time of Meeting –
           To make it more convenient for our chairperson, Mr. Merritt motion to change the start time of our meeting
           to 4:30 pm. It was second by Mrs. Harrison.

           Vote: Unanimous vote in favor of the 4:30 PM start time.

   VIII.   Old Business -

   IX. New Business- Grace Montgomery announced that she would not be able to continue to serve on the Finance
          Committee for the 2010 year. Everyone expressed our appreciation to Grace for serving on the committee
          for two years.

   X. Agenda Items for the next meeting –
         - Summer youth program 2010 – Phil Stevens
         - Current School Enrollment/Capacity

Questions/Concerns –
Announcements –

Next Meeting – Thursday, March 4, 2010