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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. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm. Mr. Grubbs was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
Additions or corrections to agenda.
09-170 APPROVE AGENDA
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the agenda.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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.
J.C. Polz – Debate team recommendation for Board consideration
ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS – Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Gingerich
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Wagner
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – Ms. O’Toole-Klemm – HB1
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISION REPORT – None
AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – None
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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.
Tom Walsh – Debate Team
NEW BUSINESS
09-171 MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/TUITION RATE
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Approve the following Minutes – Regular meeting of August 17, 2009. (Enclosures)
Approve the financial reports for August, 2009. (Enclosures)
Amend the tuition rate for the 2009-2010 school year to $8,441.94. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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09-172 PAYMENTS TO GCESC/LEAF/NEOLA/FES/GEAUGA
MECHANICAL
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for 6 Newbury students in three Special Education Cooperative ED units for September, 2009 (Invoice 1 of 9), in the amount of $11,437.60. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for speech pathologist services in the amount of $64,627.22 for the 2009-10 school year. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for one-on-one aide service for a Newbury student in the amount of $40,149.06 for the 2009-10 school year. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for three Newbury students receiving MD classroom services for September, 2009 (Invoice 1 of 9), in the amount of $9,093.00. (Enclosures)
Approve a contract with Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation (LEAF) to provide educational services to the students of Newbury High School for the 2009-10 school year at a cost not to exceed $1,575.00. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to NEOLA for the 2009-10 Electronic Publishing program maintenance of Board Policy and Guidelines in the amount of $450.00. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to Saf-T-Net Inc. for AlertNow service renewal for the 2009-10 school year in the amount of $1,442.00. (Enclosure)
Approve payment to the Foundation for Educational Services (FES) for website hosting in the 2009-10 school year in the amount of ($4,200 - $1,077.30 E-rate discount) $3,122.70. (Enclosures)
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Approve a contract with the Geauga County Educational Service Center for the provision of comprehensive educational programs and related services for the 2009-2010 school year in the amount of $95,715.05. (Enclosures)
Approve an agreement with Geauga Mechanical of Chardon, OH, for HVAC Maintenance Service from 9/1/09 through 8/31/10 in the amount of $5,160.00 (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
09-173 SUPPLEMENTALS/SALARY SCHEDULE CHANGE
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Approve the following supplemental contract bus routes and drivers:
A. Group Home and Huntsburg Elem: AM, 2.25 hrs.
St. Anselm and Westwoods Pre-School: PM, 2.0 hrs.- Kim Knautz
B. Millridge, Jordak and Cardinal: AM, 2.75 hrs.
Huntsburg Elementary and Jordak: PM, 2.25 hrs. – Isabel Kirby
C. Fieldstn, Kenston, Timmons & Grp Home PM, 1.5 hr.-Kerry Folmer
(Enclosure)
Approve the appointment of Mr. Henry Fingerhut to the open 4.5 hour bus
driver position effective the beginning of the 2009-10 school year at step 1
($18.18/hr.) and issue him a one-year limited contract according to the
terms and conditions of the Negotiated Agreement.
Approve a change in placement on the salary schedule for Mrs. Jackie
Baker from MA+15 – step 20 to MA+30 – step 20 ($66,717) effective for
the 2009-2010 school year. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
09-174 RESIGNATIONS/SUPPLEMENTAL/POSTING
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Accept the resignation of Mr. Pat Cataldo from the supplemental contract position of Elem. Student Council Advisor for the 2009-10 school year effective immediately. (Enclosure)
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Accept the resignation of Mrs. Mona Khairallah-Shaffer from the
supplemental contract position of Junior Class Advisor (2) for the
2009-10 school year effective immediately. (Enclosure)
Approve the hiring of Mrs. Mona Khairallah-Shaffer for the
supplemental contract position of Junior Class Advisor (1) - $1,615
for the 2009-10 school year as posted in the 8/17/09 Board Meeting.
(Enclosure)
Approve posting the following supplemental contract positions:
Elem. Student Council Advisor
Junior Class Advisor (2)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
09-175 SUB LIST/OPEN ENROLLMENT LIST
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Approve the revised list of substitute school support personnel for the 2009-2010 school year as presented. (Enclosure)
Approve the amended list of Open Enrollment students for the 2009-2010 school year. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
09-176 BYLAW AND POLICY UPDATES
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the following:
Approve the following Bylaw and Policy changes, revisions, or additions for second reading and adoption. (Enclosures, *indicates new policy)
Policy 2111 Parent and Family Involvement
Policy 3430.01 FMLA Leave
Policy 4430.01 FMLA Leave
Policy 5136 Wireless Communication Devices
Policy 5136.01 Electronic Equipment*
Policy 7440 Facility Security
Policy 7440.01 Video Surveillance*
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Policy 7530.01 Wireless Communication Allowance*
Policy 7540.02 District Web Page
Policy 7540.05 Electronic Mail*
Policy 8330 Student Records
Policy 8462 Student Abuse and Neglect
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-
Klemm
09-177 GUIDELINE AND FORM UPDATES
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Approve the following Administrative Guideline and Form changes, revisions, or additions for first reading and adoption. (Enclosures, *indicates new Guideline)
G’line 3430.01 FMLA Leave
G’line 3430.01A Family leave & Instructional Employees
G’line 3430.01B FMLA Recordkeeping Requirements*
G’line 4430.01 FMLA Leave
G’line 4430.01B FMLA Recordkeeping Requirements*
G’line 5136 Wireless Communication Devices
G’line 5460 Graduation Requirements
G’line 5460A Criteria for Diploma With Honors
G’line 7440 Facility Security
G’line 7440A Metal Detector Implementation Issues
G’line 7440.01 Video Surveillance and Monitoring*
G’line 7540.05 Proper Use of E-Mail Account
G’line 8330 Student Records
G’line 8600 Transportation
Form 3430.01 F1 Request for Unpaid FMLA – DELETE
Form 3430.01 F2 FMLA Leave Med Cert – DELETE
Form 3430.01 F3 Board’s Notice FMLA – DELETE
Form 3430.01 F4 Fitness for Duty FMLA – DELETE
Form 3430.01 F5 Provider Release – DELETE
Form 4430.01 F1 Request for Unpaid FMLA – DELETE
Form 4430.01 F2 FMLA Leave Med Cert – DELETE
Form 4430.01 F3 Board’s Notice – DELETE
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Form 4430.01 F4 Fitness for Duty FMLA – DELETE
Form 4430.01 F5 Provider Release – DELETE
Form 7440 F1 Video Surveillance Release*
Form 7530.01 F1 Wireless Allowance Request*
Form 8330 F3 Educational Records Access
Form 8330 F9 Annual Notification to Parents
Form 8330 F14 Release Agreement*
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
09-178 NJRB APPOINTMENT/MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the following:
Approve appointment of Mrs. Tami Sizemore (term ending in 2011), Mr. Richard Harding (term ending in 2010), and Mr. Douglas Ule (term ending in 2011) to positions on the Newbury Joint Recreation Board. (Enclosures)
Acknowledge receipt of Newbury Joint Recreation Board July 8, 2009, meeting minutes. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
09-179 DONATION
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the following:
Accept a donation from Richard A. Wagner, Superintendent of $50.00.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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09-180 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Ayer, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, discipline, or compensation of an employee and to discuss matters required to be kept confidential by Federal Law or State Statutes.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
09-181 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, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, 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, October 12, 2009, at 6:30 PM in the High School Band Room.