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This is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the following agenda.
The President called the Newbury Board of Education meeting to order with the following members present: Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm. Mr. Ayer was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
Additions or corrections to agenda
08-19 APPROVE AGENDA
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the agenda.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
PRESENTATIONS-
A. January Students of the Month – Mrs. Judy Miller
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION- This portion of the Board Meeting is open to those who have requested in writing a place on the agenda at least seven days in advance of this meeting. Presentations shall be limited to five minutes. A group appearing before the Board should select a person to speak for the group.
ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS – Mrs. Gingerich, Mrs. Miller
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Wagner
A. H.B. 203 (Jarod’s Law)
B. February 25th Meeting change in site – Public Session
C. Potential Expenditure Reductions for 2008-2009
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – None
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON REPORT – None
AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair
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COMMUNITY REPORTS:
A. Newbury Boosters – Mrs. Jackie Day
B. Newbury Joint Recreation Board – Mr. Guy Munn
NEWBURY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPORT – None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Persons who wish to appear before the Board and have not requested placement on the agenda seven (7) days in advance may speak to the Board concerning items for action prior to the New Business portion of the meeting. This public participation segment of the Board meeting shall be controlled by the presiding officer. Any discussion at this portion of the Board meeting cannot and shall not receive any Board action. However, before the Board will hear a complaint or criticism about school personnel, the complaint must be submitted to the Treasurer, in writing, at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. The employee will receive a copy of the complaint, and the process prescribed in Board Policy #9130, Public Complaints and Grievances, will be followed.
NEW BUSINESS
08-20 MINUTES/FINANCIALS/CERTIFICATE OF RESOURCES
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Approve the following Minutes – Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting of January 14 and Work Session of January 28, 2008. (Enclosures)
Approve the 4th Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for the 2008 Fiscal Year. (Enclosures)
Approve the Financial Reports for January, 2008. (Enclosure)
Approve the 5th Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for the 2008 Fiscal Year. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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08-21 DONATION/EMPLOYMENT/KINDERGARTEN TUITION
Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Accept the donation of 35 three-inch binders valued at $100 from ASM International, Materials Park, OH. (Enclosure)
Approve the employment of Mr. Greg Munn as Baseball – Head Coach and issue him a supplemental contract for the 2007-2008 school year at step 5 ($3,790). (Enclosure)
Approve the employment of Ms. Carrie Munn as Softball – Asst. Coach and issue her a supplemental contract for the 2007-2008 school year at step 0 ($1,895). (Enclosure)
Approve an increase in full day kindergarten tuition from $2,000 to $2,200 for the 2008-2009 school year.
Approve the employment of Mrs. Linda Dinardo as .20 (4 hrs/day, 4 days/wk) Special Education/Intervention Specialist Teacher at St. Helen School effective 1/21/08 according to the terms and conditions of the Negotiated Agreement.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-22 JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION GUIDE
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve the Junior/Senior High School Course Selection Guides for
2008-2009 school year. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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08-23 BYLAW AND POLICIES
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve the following Bylaw and Policy changes, revisions, or additions for first reading. (Enclosures, *indicates new policy)
Bylaw 0141.2 Conflict of Interest
Bylaw 0153 Appointees
Policy 2440 Summer School*
Policy 3121/4121 Criminal History Record Check
Policy 3143 Delete
Policy 4139 Staff Discipline
Policy 5200 Attendance
Policy 6152.01 Waiver of School Fees
Policy 6460 Vendor Relations
Policy 6520 Payroll Deductions
Policy 8320 Personnel Files
Policy 8330 Student Records
Policy 8500 Food Services
Policy 8531 Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Policy 8600.04 Bus Driver Certification
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-24 DONATION
Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Accept the donation to the Board of $160.00 from Richard A. Wagner
08-25 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters required to be kept confidential by Federal Laws or Rules or State Statutes.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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08-26 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to exit Executive Session.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Newbury Board of Education.
CERTIFIED
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Ms. Mary O’Toole-Klemm, President
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Mr. David M. Hoskin, Treasurer
The next regular Board Meeting is Monday, March 10, 2008, at 6:30 PM in the High School Band Room.