NEWBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                                        REGULAR MEETING

                                                                        OCTOBER 12, 2009

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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. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole.  Mr. Blair arrived late.  Mr. Ayer was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance

Additions or corrections to agenda.

09-190 APPROVE AGENDA

Moved by Ms. O’Toole, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the agenda.

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

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.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS –

                        Mrs. Gingerich – Fall OAT’s 3^rd grade.  Cogat next week.

                        Mrs. Miller – Anti-bullying programs, Novanet, Fall play, Homecoming

                        Mr. Douglas – OSBA 2009, Media Honor Roll inductees

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT –  Mr. Wagner

A. Strategic Plan – Tuesday, 10/27 – 5:30 – 7:00

B. Peanut and Other Allergies Policy – H1N1 Vaccine and Nasal will be available at Newbury.

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – None

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON REPORT – None

AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair.  Contract ratification, new parking lot on west side of Auburn.

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COMMUNITY REPORTS –

A. Newbury Elementary Parent Teacher Organization – None

B. Newbury Boosters – None

C. Newbury Joint Recreation Board – 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

09-191 MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS

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

Approve the following Minutes – Regular meeting of September 14 and Work Session of September 21, 2009.  (Enclosure)

Approve the financial reports for September, 2009.  (Enclosures)

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

09-192 BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Moved by Mr. Blair, 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 0147                  Compensation

            Bylaw 0167                  Voting

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                                    Bylaw 0168                              Minutes

                                    Policy 1340                              Non-Reemployment of Treasurer

                                    Policy 1541                              Termination and Resignation

                                    Policy 2111                              Parent and Family Involvement

                                    Policy 2460                              Special Education

                                    Policy 3121                              Criminal History Record Check

                                    Policy 3140                              Termination and Resignation

                                    Policy 3362/4362/5517            Anti-Harassment

                                    Policy 5460                              Graduation Requirements

                                    Policy 5630                              Corporal Punishment

                                    Policy 5722                              School Sponsored Publications

                                    Policy 5900                              Educ. Services for Special Education

                                    Policy 6152.01                         Waiver of School Fees

                                    Policy 7540.03                         Student Network and Internet Use

                                    Policy 7540.04                         Staff Network and Internet Use

                                    Policy 7542                              Network Access*

                                    Policy 7543                              Use of District Website*

                                    Policy 8320.01                         Personal Information Systems*

                                    Policy 8462                              Student Abuse and Neglect

                                    Policy 5200                              Attendance

                                    Policy 5335                              Care of Chronic Health Conditions*

                                    Policy 7420                              Hygienic Management

                                    Policy 8400                              School Safety

                                    Policy 8800                              Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies

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

09-193 SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT

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

Approve a change in placement on the salary schedule for Mrs. Rebekah Tabbutt from BA+15 – step 3 to MA – step 3 ($40,699) effective for the 2009-2010 school year.   (Enclosure)

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

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09-194 AMENDED OPEN ENROLLMENT/SUBSTITUTE LIST

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

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

Approve the revised list of substitute school support personnel for the 2009-2010 school year as presented.   (Enclosure)

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

09-195 GCESC PAYMENTS

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

Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Behavioral Consultant and Visually Impaired Teacher services for the 2009-10 school year in the amount of $12,703.15.  (Enclosures)

Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Gifted Coordinator services in the 2009-10 school year in the amount of $8,176.73.   (Enclosures)

Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for three Newbury students receiving MD classroom services for October, 2009, (Invoice 2 of 9) in the amount of $9,024.60.  (Enclosures)

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

09-196 SUPPLEMENTAL HIRING/POSTING

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

Approve the hiring of the following supplemental contract positions, posted in the September 15, 2009, Board Meeting, for the 2009-2010 school year.  (Enclosure)

Sonja Cojocaru                        Junior Class Advisor – 2                       $  969

Bernadette Stefancin                 Elementary Student Council                  $  646

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                        Approve the following posting:

                                    Tutor or tutors to provide instruction to a student on an IEP as

                                    needed in mathematics, English Language Arts, and social

                                    studies up to 1 hour/wk. in each @ $23.28/hr.

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

09-197 SCHOOL FOOD AGREEMENT

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

Approve the School Food Authority Permanent Agreement between the Newbury Local Schools and the Ohio Department of Education Office for Safety, Health, and Nutrition.   (Enclosures)

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

09-198 DONATION

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

Accept a donation from Richard A. Wagner, Superintendent, of a 1.7 cubic foot refrigerator valued at $79.96 and 48 bottles of water valued at $7.96.  Total donation $87.92.  (Enclosure)

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

09-199 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment or compensation of an employee and for matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statute.

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

09-200 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

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

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Moved by Ms. O’Toole, second by Mr. Blair, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Newbury Board of Education.

CERTIFIED

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Mr. L. Judd Douglas, President

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Mr. David M. Hoskin, Treasurer

The next regular Board Meeting is Monday, November 23, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jr.-Sr. High School Band Room.