*AGENDA*  WEST BRANCH LOCAL SCHOOLS OCTOBER 27, 2011 : West Branch Local School District Board of Education meeting October 27, 2011 : Financial Officer Dan Telzrow issued a five year financial forecast report for 2011 thru 2016 saying that due in large part to falling property values and loss of state funds the district will be looking at a deficit in contrast to the current 2011 surplus of 4.3 million dollars. He concluded by saying the district is heading into very difficult times. Beloit Elementary Principle Roger Kitzmiller who is also the district's testing co-ordinator handed the Board the District's State Report Card. Mr. Kitzmiller said the district achieved an excellent rating getting 25 of 26 state indicators. The district also achieved 100.2 points on the performance index. Mrs. Debra Cain, on behalf of the State Board of Education, presented Board Chairman, Terry Criss, with the Banner of Excellance that is issued to schools in celebration of achievement and progress.