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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 Vice President called the Newbury Board of Education 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

07-169 APPROVE THE AGENDA

Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the agenda.

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

PRESENTATIONS – September Students of the Month – Mrs. Judy Miller.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – This portion of the Board Meeting is open to those individuals who have requested in writing a place on the agenda at least seven (7) days in advance of this meeting. Presentations shall be limited to five (5) minutes. A group appearing before the Board should select a person to speak for the entire group.

ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS – Mrs. Gingerich, Mrs. Miller

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Wagner

A. AlertNow

B. Safety/Security/Crisis Response Plan

C. Background Checks

D. October 30, Meeting

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, Mr. Wagner

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISION REPORT – None

AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair

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COMMUNITY REPORTS:

A. Newbury Elementary Parent Teacher Organization – Gail Stotlar

B. Newbury Boosters – None

C. Newbury Joint Recreation Board – None

D. Newbury Music 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 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

07-170 MINUTES/FINANCIALS

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:

Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10 and the Work Session of September 24, 2007. (Enclosure)

Approve the Financial Reports for September, 2007. (Enclosures)

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

07-171 BYLAWS/POLICIES

Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:

Approve the following Bylaw and Policy changes, revisions, or additions for first reading. (Enclosures, *indicates new policy)

Policy 1240.01 Non-ReEmployment of Superintendent

Policy 1340 Non-ReEmployment of Treasurer*

Policy 1340.01 Delete (Renumber as 1340)

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Policy 1541 Termination and Resignation*

Policy 2416 Student-Parental Access to Information

Policy 2430 District Sponsored Clubs/Activities

Policy 2431 Interscholastic Athletics

Policy 2623 Student Assessment/Intervention

Policy 3120.08 Employment of Personnel for Activities

Policy 3121/4121 Criminal History Record Check

Policy 3139/4139 Staff Discipline

Policy 3140/4140 Termination and Resignation

Policy 3142 Non-Renewal of a Teacher Contract

Policy 3215/4215 Use of Tobacco-Staff

Policy 5111 Eligibility of Res/Non Res Students

Policy 5540 Interrogation of Students

Policy 5611 Due Process Rights

Policy 6320 Purchases

Policy 7434 Use of Tobacco – School Premises

Policy 8141 Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct*

Policy 8600 Transportation

Policy 8600.04 Bus Driver Certification

Policy 9800 High School Diplomas…Vietnam

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

Klemm

07-172 GUIDELINES

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:

Approve the following Administrative Guidelines changes, revisions, or additions for first reading. (Enclosures)

Guideline 2623A Testing Program

Guideline 3121/4121 Criminal History Records Check

Guideline 5430 Class Rank

Guideline 5460 Graduation Requirements

Guideline 5610 Suspension and Expulsion

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Guideline 8600 Transportation

Guideline 8605 Bus Safety Procedures

Guideline 8650 Transportation by School Van

Guideline 9800 High School Diplomas…Vietnam

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

07-173 TUTOR/SUPPLEMTALS

Moved by Mr. Grubbs, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:

Approve the hiring of the following tutor:

Mrs. Kristen VanderMaas to provide home-bound instruction to a

high school student from 9/17/07 through 10/12/07 at an hourly

rate of $22.76 not to exceed a total of 21 hours. (Enclosure)

Approve the granting of the following supplemental contracts.

Tom Pokorny Asst. Cross Country Coach-step 5 $2,527

Eric Day* Asst. Basketball Coach-step 0 $2,843

*pending the satisfactory completion of the BCI background check and negative tuberculin test. (Enclosures)

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

07-174 CLUBS/ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK/DONATION

Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:

Approve a proposal from the elementary principal for the creation of three after-school clubs (ceramics, chess, and healthy eating) pending any necessary BCI background checks and negative tuberculin tests.

(Enclosures)

Approve the Newbury Elementary Club Handbook. (Enclosure)

Accept a donation from Richard A. Wagner, Superintendent, of $200.00 September 11 – October 8, 2007.

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

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07-175 FIVE-YEAR FORECAST

Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:

Approve the five-year forecast for fiscal years ending June 30, 2012.

(Enclosures)

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

07-176 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment or compensation of an employee.

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

07-177 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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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.