NEWTON LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA June 21, 2023
Newton Local Schools – Board Room Summary

A.	Called to Order 5:15p.m.

B.	Roll Called	All present

C.	Pledge of Allegiance

D.	Adopted Board Agenda Items

E.	Public Participation (moved to the end, several community members shared)

F.	Approved and Signed May BOE Minutes

G.	Treasurer Reported

Consent Agenda:

H.	Action Items

1.	Adopted Temporary Appropriations

2.	Authorized Budget Adjustments

3.	Authorized Insurance with Ohio School Plan

Ohio School Plan effective 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024 at an annual premium of $33,954.

4.	Approved Stipends

It is the recommendation of the Superintendent and Principal to approve the following stipends listed below for the 23-24 SY.

Summer School (Credit Recovery) Hire Holly Alexander $750 Taylor Stevens and Kayla McEldowney 5 extended days each.

5.	Approved Hires/Contracts for the Principals

Contract for High School Principal, Gavin Spitler, for 3 years beginning on August 1. To hire and contract of Elementary Principal, Laurie Grube, for 3 years beginning on August 1, for the terms and conditions specified in the attached contracts for each.

6.	Approved Hiring Personnel

It is the recommendation of the Superintendent and Principal to approve the following positions listed below for the 23-24 SY.

Natisha Wilson 1 year Gifted 90 day Contract with our $45,000 gifted funds Holly Alexander 1 year Mental Health Counselor 2x per week $25,000 Caroline Rhea 1 year English Teacher step 0
Emily McEntyre 1 year Guidance Counselor Step 10

7.	Approved Supplemental Contracts

Supplementals
	2023-2024

Senior Class Advisor
	
C. Kenworthy.5/T. Stevens.5

Yearbook Advisor
	
C. Kenworthy (and for 22-23 SY)*

Junior Class Advisor
	
Taylor Stevens.5/Carrie Coker .5

Student Council
	
Caroline Rhea

Art Club Advisor
	
Dana Cosby

Drama Advisor
	
Tiffany Wall, Trina Short

10th Grade Class Advisor
	
Eric Schindler

National Honor Society
	
Rebecca Nunemaker

9th Grade Advisor
	Missy Meyer

Spanish Club
	
Luciano Tacuri

8th Grade Class Advisor
	
Jeff Fryman

Band Director
	
Kevin Taylor

7th Grade Class Advisor
	
Jeff Fryman

Wellness Coordinator
	
Ryan Espich

Science Club (HS)
	
Eric Schindler

Asst. Computer Coordinator
	
Jolene Naff .5/ Jane Jess .5

Newspaper
	Caroline Rhea

Band Supplemental Positions

Jayden Luedeke (asst. percussion tech) $1,000

8.          It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to award Treasurer Nick Hamilton with a renewal of his current contract for an additional 5 years effective July 1, 2024.

Approved Action Items 1 through 8 as presented:

Ayes __5___ Nays __0___ Motion __Passed___

I.	Board Reports (none)

J.	Adjourned Approximately 6:00p.m.