NEWBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 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. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole.
Pledge of Allegiance
Additions or corrections to agenda.
09-213 APPROVE THE AGENDA
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole, to approve the agenda.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
PRESENTATIONS –
A. CPO Physics – Mr. William Gray
B. October Students of the Month – Mrs. Judy Miller
7th grade – Heather Ule 10th grade – Jordon Nowak
8th grade – DJ Quigley 11th grade – Sara Pastor
9th grade – Katie MacPherson 12th grade – Cassie Chepes
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.
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ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS –
Mrs. Gingerich - Mrs, Miller -
345 attended conferences Jr. class fruit sale
12/2 chorus concert HS choir performance at Wickliffe 11/23
3rd grade achievement test average 12/7 blood drive
400 average, 399 state average 12/15 & 16- Nova net training
J/H bkb playing
HS bkb practicing
J/H wrestling -
12/17 hosting Perry – Wickliffe
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Wagner
A. Provisions of HB 1
B. Obesity bill
C. 2008-09 Postsecondary Enrollment Deduction: $54,468.86
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT – Ms. O’Toole
A. Budget revision bills
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON REPORT – None
AUBURN CAREER CENTER REPORT – Mr. Blair
A. New parking lot on Auburn Road
B. Poinsettias for sale
COMMUNITY REPORTS –
A. Newbury Elementary Parent Teacher Organization – Tara DuBois
- Chili cook-off
- Holiday luncheon
- Santa workshop
B. Newbury Boosters – None
C. Newbury Joint Recreation Board – None
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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
09-214 MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole, to approve the following:
Approve the following Minutes – Regular meeting of October 12 and Work Session of October 26, 2009. (Enclosure)
Approve the Financial Reports for October, 2009. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
09-215 BYLAWS AND POLICIES
Moved by Mr. Ayer, second by Ms. O’Toole, to approve the following:
Approve the following Bylaw and Policy changes, revisions, or additions for second reading and adoption. (Enclosures, *indicates new policy)
Bylaw 0147 Compensation
Bylaw 0167 Voting
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
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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. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
09-216 ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve the following Administrative Guideline changes, revisions, or additions for first reading and adoption. (Enclosures, *indicates new Guideline)
G’line 2416 Inspection of Survey Materials*
G’line 2430A Student summer Camp Participation
G’line 2460 Special Education
G’line 3121 Criminal History Record Check
G’line 3170A Substance Abuse
G’line 3213 Student Supervision and Welfare
G’line 3220B Evaluation Procedure Adm - DELETE
G’line 3243 Attendance at Educational Meetings
G’line 3362/4362/5517 Anti-Harassment
G’line 3440A/4440A Job-Related Expenses
G’line 3440B/4440B Use of Private Car for School Business
G’line 4170A Substance Abuse
G’line 5330A Emergency Medication
G’line 5722 School Sponsored Publications
G’line 7420A Inspection Checklist Indoor-DELETE
G’line 7420B Inspection Checklist Grounds-DELETE
G’line 7420C Inspection Checklist Rooms-DELETE
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G’line 7420D Inspection Checklist Admin.-DELETE
G’line 7540 Computer Technology and Networks
G’line 7540.03 Student Network and Internet Use
G’line 7540.04 Staff Network and Internet Use
G’line 8310D Transmission of Records
G’line 8310E Records Retention and Disposal
G’line 8405 Indoor Air Quality*
G’line 8452 Use/Maintenance of AEDs
G’line 8800C The Flag and Patriotic Ceremonies
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
09-217 AGREEMENT
Moved by Ms. O’Toole, second by Mr. Blair, to approve the following:
Approve an agreement with the Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community to provide transition services for a Newbury student going from school-age program to adult program for a total of 12 days from November 18, 2009, through January 15, 2010, in an amount (inclusive of transportation) not to exceed $1,567.00. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
09-218 PAYMENTS TO MAYFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Moved by Ms. O’Toole, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve payment to the Mayfield City School District for the attendance of a Newbury student in the Millridge Center Hearing Impaired Preschool program, 2009-10, in the amount of $23,019.30. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Mayfield City School District for the attendance of a Newbury student in the Millridge Center Hearing Impaired program, 2009-10, in the amount of $60,813.32. (Enclosures)
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Approve payment to the Mayfield City School District for the attendance of a Newbury student in the Cuyahoga East Vocational Education Compact program (CEVEC), first semester 2009-10, in the amount of $5,140.38. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
09-219 GCESC PAYMENTS
Moved by Ms. O’Toole, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for 7 Newbury students in five Special Education Cooperative ED units for October and November, 2009, in the amount of $11,413.70 (Oct.) and $11,218.60 (Nov.). (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Transition Services Coordinator services in Aug., Sept., and Oct. of the 2009-10 school year in the amount of $654.99. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for 2 Newbury students in a Special Education Cooperative MD unit for November, 2009, in the amount of $6,980.40. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for a Newbury student receiving services at the Geauga County Group Home for 67 days of the first semester 2009-2010, in the amount of $9,766.59. (Enclosures)
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Newbury students in three Preschool units for September and October, 2009, in the amount of $4,312.00.
Approve payment to the Geauga County Educational Service Center for Extended School Year Services for four Newbury students and families, summer, 2009, in the amount of $503.24. (Enclosures)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
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09-220 AGREEMENT/VSP RENEWAL
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole, to approve the following:
Approve a Sanitary Sewer Easement Agreement between the Newbury Local School District and Mr. Jeffrey J. Corrigan. (Enclosures)
Accept a Notice of Renewal with VSP to provide vision insurance services to the district for the period December 1, 2009, through November 30, 2011, at a rate of $14.75 per covered employee. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
09-221 SUPPLEMENTAL/DONATION
Moved by Mr. Ayer, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve the elimination of the .25 hr. PM Berkshire HS Supplemental Contract held by Mrs. Patricia Meagher due to the relocation of the student to the Berkshire district. (Enclosure)
Accept a donation from the Newbury Booster Club of a 5 cu. ft. freezer valued at $168.00. (Enclosures)
Accept a donation of $50 from Richard A. Wagner, Superintendent.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
09-222 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Grubbs, 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. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
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09-223 EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Mr. Ayer, second by Ms. O’Toole, to exit Executive Session.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole
Moved by Ms. O’Toole, second by Mr. Ayer, 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, December 14, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jr.-Sr. High School Band Room.