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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. Gingerich, Mr. Munn. Mr. Ayer was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance

Additions or corrections to agenda

10-48 APPROVE THE AGENDA

Moved by Mr. Munn, second by Mr. Gingerich, to approve the agenda.

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

PRESENTATIONS –

A. February Students of the Month – Mrs. Judy Miller

- Garrett Layne – 7^th grade (present)

- Travis Strass – 8^th grade

- Darrin Dassatti – 9^th grade (present)

- Brad Barnhart – 10^th grade (present)

- Hayley Terlizzi – 11^th grade

- Jordan Munn – 12^th grade (present)

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. Jan Gingerich – Mrs. Judy Miller -

Cinderella Ball – 100 girls Basketball/Wrestling ends

3^rd. Grade President’s report Spring sports started 3/8

Mother/Son bowling Group pictures

Gr. 4, 5, 6 Music concert Scheduling

K- Orientation, registration, screening 2 Students enrolled in NovaNet

Grandparent’s lunch Instrumental music concert 3/9

Conferences – 168 “Ax of Murder”

Elem. guidance – Sarah Root’s first day

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Wagner

A. Strategic Plan Survey – on website until 3/25. Paper in library lobby and flyer at Mangia

B. State Budget and the Rumor Mill – fully funded kindergarten? State revenue behind most cautious predictions. Perhaps education will see cuts in May or June. So far, education had been held harmless, but possible next round cuts are expected.

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – None

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON REPORT – None

AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair – Benefactors donated – Welding Equipment, Pontiac. 10 revised policies approved, presentation given by Delaware in the broadcast format.

COMMUNITY REPORTS –

A. Newbury PTO – None

B. Newbury Boosters – None

C. Newbury Joint Recreation Board – None

NEWBURY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPORT – Ms. Proctor – Education is an investment.

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

10-49 MINUTES/FINANCIALS/APPROPRIATIONS/RESOLUTION

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

Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8 and Work Session of February 22, 2010. (Enclosures)

Approve the financial reports for February, 2010. (Enclosures)

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Approve the 4^th Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Permanent

Appropriations for fiscal 2010. (Enclosures)

Approve a resolution accepting the amounts and rates for Fiscal Year 2011 as

determined by the Budget Commission, authorizing the necessary tax levies and

certifying them to the county auditor. (Enclosures)

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

10-50 OPEN ENROLLMENT/AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTION

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

Approve the Newbury Local School District’s Open Enrollment policy for the 2010-2011 school year. (Enclosure)

Approve an agreement with FES LLC of Lincoln, NE., for website hosting service from 7/1/2010 through 6/30/2013, at a cost of $4,200/yr. (Enclosure)

Approve an agreement for the provision of Internet access service for five (5) years beginning on January 13, 2010, with the Lake Geauga Computer Association at an annual cost of $16,740.00. (Enclosures)

Approve a resolution authorizing the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and receive bids for one (1) 65 passenger diesel school bus at a service fee of $325.00. (Enclosures)

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

10-51 CONTRACT/POSTING/EMPLOYMENT/SUPPLEMENTALS

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

Approve the contract renewal of Transportation Supervisor, Mrs. Kim Sass, for three (3) years through June 30, 2013.

Approve the following posting effective March 8, 2010:

High School (9-12) Physical Science/Environmental Science

Teacher. Integrated Science (132010) or combination of

licenses to teach Environmental Science and Biology and

Chemistry and Physics required.

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Approve the employment of Mr. Scott Richardson of Columbiana, OH, as Football-Head

Coach as posted in the 1/25/10, Board Meeting and issue him a supplemental contract for

the 2010-2011 school year at step 5 ($5,330) according to the terms and conditions of the

Negotiated Agreement. (Enclosures)

Approve granting the following supplemental contracts approved for posting in the

January 25, 2010, Board Meeting:

Scott Richardson Weight Room Coach (spring) Step 0 ($1292)

Scott Richardson Weight Room Coach (summer) Step 0 ($1292)

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

Vote: nay – Mr. Douglas

10-52 GCESC PAYMENTS

Moved by Mr. Gingerich, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the following:

Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for a Newbury student receiving services at the Geauga County Group Home for 45 days in the third quarter of the 2009-2010 school year in the amount of $6,565.77. (Enclosures)

Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for one-on-one aide services for a Newbury student from August, 2009, through January, 2010, in the amount of $5,113.99. (Enclosures)

Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for February, 2010, Transitional Services Coordinator services in the amount of $218.18. (Enclosures)

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

10-53 RESIGNATION

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

Accept the resignation of Mrs. Margie Scully from the supplemental position of home instruction General Biology tutor approved as part of New Business item #2 in the February 22 Board Work Session. (Enclosure)

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

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10-54 NJRB APPOINTMENT/SUB LIST/OPEN ENROLLMENT/DONATIONS/LPDC

MINUTES

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

Approve the appointment of Mr. Fred Arnold to the Newbury Joint Recreation Board as

Board of Education appointee term ending December 31, 2012. (Enclosure)

Approve the revised list of substitute School Support Personnel. (Enclosure)

Approve the amended list of Open Enrollment students for the 2009-2010 school year.

(Enclosure)

Accept a donation from St. Gobain Corporation Foundation to the Newbury After-Prom

in the amount of $1,420.00. (Enclosure)

Accept a donation from the Geauga County Police Athletic League to Newbury Local

Schools for a student assembly program in the amount of $1,000. (Enclosure)

Acknowledge receipt of the Newbury Local Professional Development Committee

minutes of the February 8, 2010 meeting. (Enclosure)

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

10-55 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Gingerich, second by Mr. Douglas, to enter into Executive Session for matters required to be kept confidential by Federal Law or State Statute.

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

10-56 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Munn, to exit Executive Session

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

10-57 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Douglas, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of preparing for negotiations with employees.

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

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10-58 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Munn, second by Mr. Blair, to exit Executive Session.

Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn

Moved by Mr. Gingerich, second by Mr. Blair, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Newbury Board of Education.

CERTIFIED

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Mr. Kenneth C. Blair, Jr., President

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Mr. David M. Hoskin, Treasurer

The next regular Board Meeting is Monday, April 12, 2010, at 6:30 PM in the High School Band Room.