2007 ANNUAL REPORT - cosmos - Bowling Green State University

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Appendix R: Executive Board Minutes cont.
Jodi briefly reviewed the Partnership Agreement form, noting that it is a very rough draft. The purpose of
the form is to formalize partnerships, which do not always have to be monetary. The form would be
completed at the beginning of the partnership and would be binding until terminated.The agreement can
be regularly changed. Board members were asked to read the document and send revisions to Jodi.
The budget for FY 2008 was reviewed. Julie McIntosh moved to accept the budget with one change:
Symposium line revised to “(includes Owens subcontract of $10,000)”; Linda Lower seconded; motion
carried. A question was raised regarding the $60,000 subcontracted to UT for certain activities. The board
recommended that these funds be opened up to the region, but noting that current activities such as FTC
and OJSHS are to be continued. Interested parties would write a proposal for an activity and request funds;
all board members would review and vote on these proposals. Jodi will take this recommendation to The
Ohio Board of Regents.
Several discussions took place during the Open Forum:
• Emilio noted the need to tap into industry. Linda reviewed the current activities of her company.
Jodi proposed a sub-committee to look at other activities.Michelle noted that COSI and the Toledo
Zoo have redesigned their activities so that they are not duplicating professional development
currently offered by other organizations; she noted that we should be helping each other, rather
than duplicating efforts. Emilio noted the need for more international opportunities. Linda
discussed how international travel is important to foster understanding and that her company is
extremely committed to international opportunities. Julie noted that BP has a program to pay
teacher coaches.
• Sub-committees are needed for the following:
1. Business Partnerships
2. Regional Praxis
3. Future Teachers Conference (COSI has interest in this)
4. Symposium
• 9th Annual Community Resources Workshop: Michelle noted she needs funds for“freebies”for the
approximately 60 teachers who attend this workshop. It was suggested that she apply for funding
and possibly she could use leftover materials from the Symposium.
• Recruiting: NWO could possibly recruit COSI and Zoo teen volunteers by making scholarship
monies available.
The following are to be sent to the board members along with the minutes of the meeting:
• Revised bylaws
• Partnership agreement form
• List of sub-committees
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