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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
08-33 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-
February 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
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON REPORT – None
AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair
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COMMUNITY REPORTS:
A. Newbury Boosters – None
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 prior to the items for action 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
08-34 MINUTES/FINANCIALS
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve the following Minutes – Regular meeting of February 11 and Work Session of February 25, 2008. (Enclosure)
Approve the Financial Reports for February, 2008. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-35 RESOLUTION/OPEN ENROLLMENT POLICY
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve the resolution accepting the amounts and rates for Fiscal Year 2009 as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor. (Enclosures)
Approve the Newbury Local School District’s Open Enrollment Policy for the 2008-2009 school year. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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08-36 SUPPLEMENTAL/POLICIES/GUIDELINES/CALENDAR
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Approve the employment of the following supplemental contract for the 2007-2008 school year:
Mr. Jack Stanton Asst Track Coach – step 5 $2,527
Approve the following Bylaw and Policy changes, revisions, or additions for second reading and adoption. (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
Approve the following Administrative Guideline changes, revisions, or additions for first reading and adoption. (Enclosures, *indicates new)
Guideline 3121/4121 Criminal History Record Check
G’line 3122.01/4122.01 Drug-Free Workplace*
Guideline 5200 Attendance
Guideline 5320 Immunization
Guideline 6700 Fair Labor Standards Act
Guideline 7420 Hygienic Management*
Guideline 7420A Inspection Checklist-Indoor*
Guideline 7420B Inspection Checklist-Grounds*
Guideline 7420C Inspection Checklist-Classrooms*
Guideline 7420D Inspection Checklist-Non-classroom*
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Guideline 8310A Public Records
Guideline 8310B Redaction of Records
Guideline 8320 Personnel Records
Guideline 8330 Student Records
Guideline 8650 Transportation By School Van
Approve the following Policy changes, revisions, or additions for first
reading. (Enclosures, *indicates new policy)
Policy 5112 Entrance Requirements
Policy 5410 Promotion, Placement, Retention
Policy 5464 Early High School Graduation
Approve the following Administrative Guideline changes, revisions, or
additions for first reading. (Enclosures, *indicates new)
Guideline 5112 Admission to Kindergarten
Guideline 5410 Promotion, Placement, Retention
Reaffirm approval of the 2008-2009 calendar. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-37 CONTRACT RENEWAL
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Approve the renewal of the following administrative contract:
Mrs. Janis Gingerich, Elementary School Principal – for a period of three years from August 1, 2008, through July 31, 2011.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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08-38 CONTRACT RENEWAL
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Authorize the renewal of the following contract for supervisory personnel effective July 1, 2007.
Mr. John Benbow, Custodial-Maintenance Supervisor, for a period
of three years through June 30, 2011.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-39 POSTING
Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Approve the posting of the following position:
Tutor or tutors to provide Section 504 instruction to a home-bound
student for an indeterminate period estimated to be up to two
months retroactive to December 11, 2007, no more than five
hours per week at $22.76/hr.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-40 INTERVENTION/REMEDIATION INSTRUCTION
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Approve the following teachers for intervention/remediation instruction of students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the attached schedule beginning March 31 and ending April 24, 2008, according to the terms and conditions of the Negotiated Agreement. Funding for this intervention/remediation comes from the district general fund. (Enclosure)
Mrs. Sarah Gabriel up to 8 hours – Grade 3
Mrs. Bernadette Stefancin up to 8 hours – Grade 3
Mrs. Pamela Wurster up to 8 hours – Grade 3
Mrs. Jackie Baker up to 8 hours – Grade 4
Mrs. Christine Jackson up to 8 hours – Grade 4
Mrs. Gigi Vartola up to 8 hours – Grade 4
Mr. Robert Fitz up to 8 hours – Grade 5
Mrs. Charleen Michaels up to 8 hours – Grade 5
Mrs. Sonya Morris up to 8 hours – Grade 5
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Mr. Patrick Cataldo up to 4 hours – Grade 6
Ms. Barbara Chernesky up to 4 hours – Grade 6
Mrs. Julie Ewing up to 8 hours – Grade 6
Mrs. Carla Fletcher up to 8 hours – Grade 6
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-41 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of preparing for negotiations with employees.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
08-42 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, April 14, 2008, at 6:30 PM in the High School Band Room.