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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
10-04 APPROVE THE AGENDA
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Gingerich, to approve the agenda.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich
Vote: nay – Mr. Munn
PRESENTATIONS –
A. December Students of the Month – Mrs. Judy Miller
- Jared Bottger – 7th grade (present)
- Kyle Smith – 8th grade (present)
- David Lee – 9th grade
- Ryan Munn – 10th grade (present)
- Mike Kekedy – 11th grade (present)
- Katie Kinkopf – 12th grade
B. Conceptual Physics pilot – Mrs. Judy Miller
Beginning 2nd. semester, new course offering. Purchase one set of textbooks & manipulatives. One-half credit for 2nd and 3rd period students who could change schedules.
C. January – School Board Recognition Month – Mr. Richard A. Wagner
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.
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ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS –
Mrs. Miller –
Course of study selection guide being prepared
Tech Lab for Novanet curriculum – one semester pilot grant program
Possible summer school, credit recovery
Training 10 staff members is scheduled for this week
ACT/SAT prep
Mrs. Gingerich –
DARE graduation last Wednesday
Speaker from Chagrin Falls, Ohio sailed around the world
PTO family fun night 1/22/10
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Wagner
A. District Calendar
B. Strategic Plan
C. Kindergarten Funding/All-Day Kindergarten Waiver
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – None
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON REPORT – None
AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – None
COMMUNITY REPORTS –
A. Newbury Elementary Parent Teacher Organization – None
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.
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NEW BUSINESS
10-05 MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/RESOLUTION/TAX BUDGET
OSBA DUES/OSBA LEGAL FUND
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the following:
Approve the Minutes of the Regular meeting of December 14, 2009. (Enclosures)
Approve the Financial Reports for December, 2009. (Enclosure)
Approve the resolution accepting the amounts and rates for Fiscal Year 2010
as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax
levies and certifying them to the county auditor. (Enclosures)
Adopt the proposed tax budget for the period, July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011,
and approve its submission to the Geauga County Budget Commission.
(Enclosures)
Approve payment of Annual Membership Dues, including OSBA Briefcase
and School Management News subscriptions, for 2010 to the Ohio School
Boards Association in the amount of $3,661. (Enclosure)
Approve Newbury Board membership in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund
Consultant Service for 2010 at a cost of $250. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
10-06 APPOINTMENTS/HARASSMENT
Moved by Mr. Munn, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Appoint Mrs. Jan Gingerich as Title IX and Equal Opportunity Employment Compliance Hearing Officer and Mr. Richard A. Wagner as District 504 Civil Rights Coordinator.
Accept notice that there have been no instances of harassment, intimidation, or bullying as described in ORC 3313.666(B)(10) in the months of September through December of the 2009-2010 school year and that this notice has been posted on the district website.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
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10-07 GCESC PAYMENTS
Moved by Mr. Gingerich, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the following:
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for the attendance of Newbury students in two Special Education Cooperative MD Units for December, 2009, in the amount of $6,204.80. (Enclosure)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for the attendance of Newbury students in four Preschool programs for November, 2009, in the amount of $2,210.00. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
10-08 TAX RECEIPTS/OPEN ENROLLMENT/CALENDAR FOR 2010-2011
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Gingerich, to approve the following:
Authorize the Treasurer to request property tax receipts in advance of the collection period on February 5 and February 19, 2010. (Enclosure)
Approve the amended list of Open Enrollment students for the 2009-10 school year. (Enclosure)
Approve the calendar for the 2010-11 school year. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
10-09 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the following:
Approve granting the following supplemental contracts approved for posting in the December 14, 2009, Board Meeting:
Shawn Donaldson Weight Room Coach (winter) Step 0 ($1292)
Shawn Donaldson Weight Room Coach (spring) Step 0 ($1292)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
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10-10 POLICY REVISION
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Gingerich, to approve the following:
Approve the following Policy revision for first reading. (Enclosures)
Policy 2260.01 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
10-11 ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINE AND FORM REVISIONS
Moved by Mr. Gingerich, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
G’line 2260 Nondiscrimination and Access –DELETE
G’line 2260B Grievance Procedures – DELETE
Form 2260 F8 Notice of Nondiscrimination – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F3 Notice of Parent/Student Rights – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F4 Referral for Suspected Section 504 – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F5 Parent Notice of Section 504 – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F6 Parental Permission for 504 – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F7 Section 504 Release of Information – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F8 Section 504 Physician Questionnaire – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F9 Notice of Section 504 IAT – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F10 Section 504 IAT Conference Report – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F11 Eligibility Checklist for Section 504 – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F12 Examples of Disabilities – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F13 Section 504 Accommodation Plan – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F14 Classroom Adjustment Checklist – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F15 Causal Relationship IAT Conference – DELETE
Form 2260.01A F16 Accessibility Checklist – DELETE
G’line 2260 Section 504: Procedures and Forms (includes Forms
2260.01A F1 – F15)*
G’line 2260B Grievance Procedure for Nondiscrimination*
Form 2260 F8 Notice of Nondiscrimination*
Form 2260.01A F1 Section 504 Referral Form*
Form 2260.01A F2 Parent Notification Letter: Meeting of IAT*
Form 2260.01A F3 Parent Consent to Evaluate*
Form 2260.01A F4 Invitation to IAT Meeting*
Form 2260.01A F5 Notice of Parent and Student Rights Section 504*
Form 2260.01A F6 Medical Information*
Form 2260.01A F7 Notice of Section 504 IAT Conference*
Form 2260.01A F8 Section 504 Evaluation Report*
Form 2260.01A F9 Consent for Records Release*
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Form 2260.01A F10 Eligibility Checklist for Section 504 Disability*
Form 2260.01A F11 Section 504 Plan*
Form 2260.01A F12 Parent Notification: Student Not Needing 504*
Form 2260.01A F13 Parent Invitation to Section 504 Meeting*
Form 2260.01A F14 Section 504/ADA Grievance Filing Form*
Form 2260.01A F15 Section 504 Manifestation Determination*
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
10-12 PROPOSAL
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Gingerich, to approve the following:
Approve a proposal from Geauga Mechanical to install a 1.5 ton mini-split cooling system for the server room including a single condenser, evaporator, and electrical work. The cost is not to exceed $11,000 and will be paid from Permanent Improvement funds. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
10-13 PROPOSALS/AGREEMENTS
Moved by Mr. Gingerich, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the following:
Approve a proposal for four Co-Teaching/Inclusion Delivery of Services workshop sessions for regular and intervention specialist teachers in grades 4-6. Workshops will be provided by the Educational Service Center staff. The cost to Newbury will not exceed $1,200. (Enclosures)
Approve a proposal from Moeller Photography to reframe and remat 17 Wall of Fame photographs at a total cost not to exceed $1,775. (Enclosure)
Approve a one-year agreement with Mr. Patrick Barton of Newbury, OH, to provide snow removal services in the months of November – March at a base rate of $1,000/month for the 2009-10 school year plus application of salt as needed at $10/bag. This is retroactive to November, 2009. (Enclosure)
Approve an agreement with Cleveland State University for continued district membership in the Greater Educational Development Center in the amount of $300 for the 2009-10 school year.
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
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10-14 TABLE NJRB APPOINTMENTS/LPDC MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Gingerich, to table and approve the following:
Table the approval of the following appointments to the Newbury Joint Recreation Board until 1/25/10:
Marty Sanders – Term ending December 31, 2010
Chris Marker – Term ending December 31, 2012
Acknowledge receipt of Newbury Local Professional Development Committee October 12 and November 2, 2009, meeting minutes. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Gingerich, Mr. Munn
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Gingerich, 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, February 8, 2010, at 6:30 PM in the High School Band Room.