REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2010
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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 agenda.
The President called the Newbury Board of Education meeting to order with the following members present: Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Munn. Mr. Douglas arrived late. Mr. Gingerich was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
Additions of corrections to agenda
10-90 APPROVE THE AGENDA
Moved by Mr. Ayer, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the agenda.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Munn
PRESENTATIONS –
March and April Students of the Month – Mrs. Judy Miller
- Marie Craven – 7th grade (present)
- Sam Barnhart – 7th grade (present)
- Jessica Jones – 8th grade
- Kelsie Zimperman – 8th grade
- Spencer Qualls – 9th grade (present)
- Brittany Wakeley – 9th grade
- Seth Messner – 10th grade (present)
- Caylin Wilhelm – 10th grade
- Megan McNulty – 11th grade (present)
- Emily deKrom – 11th grade
- Rachel Perez – 12th grade (Rachel was visiting a friend in the hospital, family did attend)
- Grace Jamieson – 12th grade
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. Judy Miller –
4th quarter interims – May 14
Preparing master schedule; graduation
CVC selections this weekend
Student Council front lobby
Senior spirit week – May 10 – 14
Assembly on Friday
Prom 6:30 to 11:00 on May 14; After-prom
May 24 & 28, 6th grade 1st & 2nd period – trial period
May 20 – Spring chorus concert
May 27 – Awards night
June 3 – Top Ten dinner
June 6 – Graduation
Mrs. Jan Gingerich –
May 6 & 7 – Wetlabs sponsored by PTO
May 11 – 3rd grade Harry London field trip
May 12 – 5th & 6th grade Choir
May 26 -5th & 6th grade – Band
May 14 – 6-9 p.m. - Carnival
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Wagner
A. Berkshire, Cardinal, KSU-Geauga, Newbury Meeting
B. Credit Flexibility
C. National school nurse day May 12 – recognize Ruth Cavanagh
D. Kim Battaglia going to State competition on May 15 for bus rodeo
E. HB – Health bill testimony at State Capital on May 12
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – None
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON REPORT – None
AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair – Steel roof put over flat roof is leaking. Ready for graduation.
COMMUNITY REPORTS –
A. Newbury Elementary PTO – Mrs. Gingerich – cookbook sale, 100 original
ordered, 300 sold.
B. Newbury Boosters – None
C. Newbury Joint Recreation Board – Tami Sizemore – roster, baseball & softball going strong. Memorial Day parade, plant sale.
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MAY 11, 2010
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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
10-91 MINUTES/FINANCIALS
Moved by Mr. Ayer, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 12 and Work Session of April 26, 2010. (Enclosures)
Approve the financial reports for April, 2010. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
10-92 PURCHASE OF TEXTBOOKS
Moved by Mr. Munn, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Approve the purchase of World Studies I social studies textbooks entitled World History, from Holt, Rinehart and Winston at a cost of $9,908.75 (appx.) (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
10-93 WAIVER OF CREDIT FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENT/GRADUATE LIST
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the following:
Approve the waiver of ˝ technology credit graduation requirement for a Newbury student due to circumstances beyond the student’s control with the stipulation that the student exceed the minimum number of required credits for graduation by at least one (1) full credit. (Enclosure)
Approve the tentative list of graduates in the Newbury High School Class of 2010 for Commencement on June 6, 2010, pending the completion of all state and local requirements. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
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10-94 EMPLOYMENT FOR SUMMER READING & MATH
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Authorize the employment of the following staff member for summer reading and math intervention in grades 1-6 from July 5 to July 30, as needed per enrollment according to the terms and conditions of the Negotiated Agreement. (Enclosure)
Mrs. Heather Scheer $23.28/hr.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
10-95 NON-RENEWALS
Moved by Mr. Munn, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Issue notices of non-renewal effective June 10, 2010, for the following supplemental contract holders:
Mr. Jack Stanton Asst. Track Coach
Mrs. Betty Frenchak Substitute Calling
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
10-96 GCESC PAYMENT
Moved by Mr. Munn, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Transition Coordinator services in March and April, 2010, in the amount of $411.34. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
10-97 RESOLUTION
Moved by Mr. Munn, second by Mr. Ayer, to approve the following:
Approve a resolution authorizing continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association of Newbury High School and Newbury Junior High School for the 2010-2011 school year. By this resolution, the Newbury Local Board of Education agrees that these schools will conduct their athletic programs in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Interpretations, and Decisions of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
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10-98 DONATIONS
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Munn, to approve the following:
Accept a donation from Heinen’s ABC School Donation Program in the amount of $317.87. (Enclosures)
Accept a donation from Preston Superstore in the amount of $200.00 in the name of Daniel Piscura, Sr. (Enclosures)
Accept a donation of a Watchminder 2 valued at $85.00 from Mrs. Cynthia Wong. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
10-99 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Ayer, to enter into Executive Session for matters required to be kept confidential by Federal Law or State Statute and to review negotiations with employees.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
10-100 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Munn, to exit Executive Session
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Munn
Moved by Mr. Douglas, second by Mr. Munn, 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, June 7, 2010, at 6:30 PM in the High School Band Room