Outstanding Student Recognition
The Board of Directors recognized outstanding students, their families and instructors.  The students’ accomplishments included perfect attendance for two years, success in Career Technical Student Organization competitions, and leadership activities.

Analysis of Bids for Diamond Oaks Veterinary Assisting Lab
The Board of Directors approved bids for constructing the Veterinary Assisting Lab at Diamond Oaks.

Disposal of Obsolesced Property
Obsolesced property will be auctioned off on June 23, 2004 at 10 AM at the warehouse on the Scarlet Oaks campus.

Courses of Study
The Board of Directors approved the following fifteen courses of study: Agricultural/Industrial/Diesel Mechanics; Animal Science and Management; Business Technology Cooperative; Dental Assisting; Equine Science and Management; Health Technology; Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning; Industrial Diesel Technology; Industrial Facilities Technician; Mathematics; Natural Resources Technology; Social Studies; Teaching Professions; Veterinary Assistant and Work and Family Life.

Textbook Adoptions
The Board of Directors adopted sixteen textbooks for some of the above courses.

Articulation Agreements
The Board of Directors approved two articulation agreements with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in Computer Graphics and Web Design.  Great Oaks has these agreements so that students can earn credits toward a post-secondary degree for work mastered in a secondary career-technical program.

COPS Problem Solving Grant
The Board of Directors approved the application of a training grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for $300,000.  The Department has asked the Tri-State Regional Community Policing Institute to submit an application to become the training entity for officers hired nationwide under the Universal Hiring Program (UHP).  Officers will be trained in problem solving techniques, especially as it relates to community problems.  The goal is to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in our communities through effective community policing.  The Tri-State RCPI will work closely with local departments in conducting assessments, gathering data, as well as providing training and technical assistance. 

Class of 2005 Placement Report
At the end of the fourth quarter, 52.7% of the Class of 2005 had been placed in the workforce. Placement activities will continue throughout the summer.

Policy Revisions
The Board of Directors approved revisions in the following policies:
2431 District Records Commission
5131 Student Conduct - Rules and Regulations

Enrollment Applications Analysis
To date, 1407 students have been accepted into programs at the four campuses.  We have a pool of 166 additional students to review for acceptance between now and August 1st.  In addition we have accepted 285 applicants into our satellite workforce development programs.  We estimate that 2529 students will be enrolled on our campuses next year.  This is a slight increase from last year.

Attendance Report - Fourth Quarter
The district’s fourth quarter attendance for students was 92%.  Several programs are above 95%.  This is consistent with previous years.

Great Oaks Education Foundation
The Great Oaks Education Foundation awarded $14,300 in scholarships and career enhancement grants to 25 of this year’s graduates.

Report of the Salary/Benefits Committee
The Board of Directors approved a 3.4% increase for the positions of dean and vice-president, which is the same as other full-time associates.  The Committee recommended this action as a result of its continuing study of the compensation philosophy for each major employee group.   

Report on ACTE
Mr. Tim Young announced that the All Ohio Conference for the Ohio Association of Career and Technical Education would again be held in Cincinnati on August 3-5.  Board members who wish to attend should contact Judi Ross.

Curriculum Report
Mr. Harmon outlined the process of reviewing the curriculum for each course every four years.  The fact-finding begins the year prior to the actual review by collecting data and gaining input from industry partners.  Recommendations for textbooks, toolkits and supporting materials are also a part of the recommendations.

Report of the Board Chairman
Dr. Kathryn Lorenz reported the following:
OSBA Capital Conference: Anyone willing to serve as the Great Oaks delegate or alternate delegate at OSBA’s Capital Conference should contact Judi Ross.

All Ohio School Board Nominations: Applications are now being processed.

OSBA Southwest Region Executive Committee: Nominations for board members who are willing to serve on the OSBA’s Southwest Region Executive Committee are welcome.

CincyBusiness Magazine: The editors included Dr. Robin White among the 100 most influential people in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Evaluation of the President/CEO and the CFO: The President/CEO and the CFO received excellent evaluations from board members.

Report of the President/CEO
Dr. White reported on the conclusion of another successful year at Great Oaks in which student achievement continued to increase.  She acknowledged the accomplishments of all the students who were presented at the Board meeting.  She praised the students who had advanced to national competitions, received generous scholarships and earned postsecondary credits through Great Oaks.

She added that the summer would see a great deal of activity.  Many associates will participate in workshops and renovations will begin on the Scarlet campus.

Dr. White also recognized the following associates for their accomplishments:
§ Ann Jordan - Educator of the Year from the Ohio Association of Career and Technical Education
§ Angela Grimm - Bronze Quill Award, from the Cincinnati chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, for the parent newsletters
§ Joanne Easley - Vocational Evaluation Specialist Certification
§ Great Oaks - Contributions to the Grater Cincinnati National Conference for Community and Justice