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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 to order with the following members present: Mr. Ayer, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm. Mr. Blair arrived late.
Pledge of Allegiance
Additions or corrections to the agenda
07-200 APPROVE THE AGENDA
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the agenda.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
PRESENTATIONS: November Students of the Month – Mrs. Judy Miller
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 (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 group.
ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS. – Mrs. Gingerich, Mrs. Miller
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT –
A. Strategic Plan
B. AlertNow
C. Elementary Gym Tables
D. Grandstand Renovation
E. Making Your Tax Dollars Count Award
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – None
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISION REPORT - None
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AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair
COMMUNITY REPORTS:
A. Newbury Elementary Parent Teacher Organization – Mrs. 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
07-201 MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the following:
Approve the following Minutes – Regular meeting of November 19, 2007. (Enclosures)
Approve the Financial Reports for November, 2007. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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07-202 ESC PAYMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/POSTING/CONTRACT/SMART
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Speech Therapy services to five (5) K-12 and two (2) pre-school students in the 2007-2008 school year in the amount of $8,337.16. (Enclosure)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Physical Therapy services to two (2) Newbury students in the 2007-2008 school year in the amount of $5,732.52. (Enclosures)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Art Glass as Head Soccer Coach for purposes of retirement effective immediately. (Enclosure).
Accept the resignation of Stacia Gilbert as Proctor (D).
Approve posting for a Proctor (2.0 hrs./day) position.
Accept a renewal of a contract with VSP to provide vision insurance services to the district for the period December 1, 2007, through November 30, 2009, at a rate of $14.11 per covered employee.
Approve enrollment in the SMART Consortium for 2007-2008 at a cost of $2,000. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
07-203 TREASURER SALARY
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the following:
Set the salary of the Treasurer, Mr. David M. Hoskin, at $57,680 effective January 1, 2008.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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07-204 RESOLUTION
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Approve the enclosed resolution Determining Intent to Proceed with a New Emergency Tax Levy, which is a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation, to raise Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) for each year the levy is in effect and place said new levy before the voters at the election scheduled for March 4, 2008. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
07-205 ACC REPRESENTATIVE/BUDGET HEARING/REORGANIZATION
MEETING
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the
following:
Nominate and approve Ken Blair, Jr. as the Newbury Board of
Education’s representative to Auburn Career Center.
Schedule the Annual Budget Hearing for Fiscal year 2009 (July 1, 2008-
June 30, 2009) for Monday, January 14, 2008, at 6:00 PM in the band
room.
Schedule the Annual Reorganization Meeting for 6:15 PM, on Monday,
January 14, 2008, and appoint Larry Ayer to serve as President Pro
Tempore at the organizational meeting until the Board elects a President.
The organizational meeting will be followed by the January, 2008, regular
meeting at 6:30 PM.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-
Klemm
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07-206 OPEN ENROLLMENT POLICY/DONATION/RATE RESOLUTION/
ESC PAYMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY/DISCUSSION
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Approve a change in the district Open Enrollment Policy to permit open enrollment during the period December 1, 2007, through January 21, 2008.
Accept a donation of $200.00 from Richard A. Wagner, Superintendent, November 20 – December 10, 2007.
Approve the Amended Rate Resolution for collection year 2008. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Occupational Therapy services to two (2) Newbury students in the 2007-2008 school year in the amount of $2,386.76. (Enclosures)
Approve Discussion of the following topics:
A. Definition of Excellence
B. Background Check Policy and Practice
C. Waiver of Fees Practice
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
07-207 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Blair, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of preparing for Negotiations with Employees.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
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07-208 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 Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Blair, 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, January 14, 2008, at 6:30 PM following the 6:00 PM Budget Hearing and 6:15 PM Reorganizational Meeting in the High School Band Room.