NEWTON LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SUMMARY APRIL 9, 2025 Board Room 5:15 P.M.

A.	Call to Order

B.	Roll Call
C.	Pledge of Allegiance
D.	Adoption of Board Agenda Items E.	Public Participation None

F.	Principals’ Reports
HS Principal Gavin gave an update on 2025-26 schedules; HS Band State
competition; Prom is April 26; Spring Band and Choir Concerts are May 5 at 7pm; Field Day is May 7; Senior Awards and Scholarships are May 15 Laurie gave a math curriculum update; Elementary art show was the week of March 31; Ohio State testing was this week and last week; Kindergarten screening is April 25

G.	Approval and Signing of Minutes: H.	Treasurer’s Report:

Consent Agenda:
I.	Action Items
1.	Approve Three Year Teacher Contracts Dana Cosby-K-12 Art
Jeff Fryman-HS Science Megan Christy-Elementary Drew Wehrman-Elementary Blaire Wehrley-Elementary

2.	Approve Two Year Teacher Contracts Alexis Estes-Elementary Michelle Brinkman-Elementary Jenelle Brown-Elementary Kayla McEldowney-HS Math Caroline Rhea-S English

3.	Approve Continuing Teacher Contracts Emily McIntyre-Guidance

4.	Approve of Classified Contracts Jeannie Via – Bus Driver Kerry Sagers - Teacher Aide Shari Skinner - Cafeteria Rachel Renner - Cafeteria Elizabeth Morrow - Cafeteria Karmel Miller-Custodian

5.	Approve Renewal of Head Bus Driver
6	Approval of EPC Master Supply Agreement 7.	Approve Summer Custodial Employment
Clint Shellenberger

8.	Approve Early Graduation 9.	Approve Resignations
Patty Deeter Jodi McClurg Sasha Butanis

10.	Adopt Board Policies

11.	Adopt New Operating Standards

12.	Approve META Contract
13.	Approve Staff Insurance Premium Holiday

J.	Superintendent’s Report
Upgrading the cafeteria tables over the summer
Upgrading the bathrooms in the 1999 addition starting May 27, 2025

K.	Committee Reports

L.	Executive Session

Lane gave an update on Board of Education scholarships

In at 5:35 Out at 6:03

M.	Adjournment  6:03pm