NEWBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                        WORK SESSION

                                                                        NOVEMBER 5, 2007

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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.

The President called the Newbury Board of Education to order with the following members present:  Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm.

Pledge of Allegiance

Additions or corrections to agenda

07-181 APPROVE THE AGENDA

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the agenda.

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

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.

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NEW BUSINESS

07-182 SIXTH GRADE MICHIGAN TRIP

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the following:

Approve the proposed sixth grade two-day overnight trip to Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan, May 1 and May 2, 2008.   (Enclosures)

Vote: Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

07-183 WORKER’S COMPENSATION

Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:

Approve a settlement agreement for worker’s compensation claims in the amount of $4,800.   (Enclosure)

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

07-184 POSTINGS/DONATION/TRANSPORTATION

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the following:

Approve the following postings:

            Wrestling Assistant Coach

            Basketball Assistant Coach

Accept a donation of a Panasonic VCR and Sony television at a total value of $225 from Michael and Joan Lax of Novelty, OH.   (Enclosure)

Declare transportation to be impractical for the parochial and private school students as listed and agree to provide payment in lieu of transportation or release to another school district.        (Enclosures)

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

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07-185 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Blair, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment or compensation of an employee.

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

07-186 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to exit Executive Session.

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

07-187 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

07-188 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Blair, to exit Executive Session.

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

07-189 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of preparing for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees.

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

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07-190 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Blair, to exit Executive Session.

Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to adjourn the Work Session of the Newbury Board of Education.

CERTIFIED

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Mr. Larry Ayer, President

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Mr. David Hoskin, Treasurer

The next regular Board meeting is Monday, November 19, 2007, at 6:00 PM in the Jr./Sr. High School Band Room.