NEWTON LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 9, 2024 BOE/Multi-Purpose Room 5:15 P.M.

A.	Call to Order

B.	Roll Call
C.	Pledge of Allegiance D.	Principals’ Reports
E.	Adoption of Board Agenda Items F.        Public Participation
	Marge Eilerman: Had concerns about language in the classroom and the use of inappropriate language in the classroom.
	Christina Robinson: Had concerns about language that was used in a classroom. It is inappropriate and should not be allowed and wants to make sure it has been addressed.
	Amy Fullenkamp: She wanted to know if a syllabus could be provided for students and parents to follow from the class that had language concerns.
o Asked a question during financial reports of why extra lunches cost so much, especially Papa John’s. Asked if we get discounts on pizza when we buy it or if and how it works and how prices were determined.
o Concerned about cafeteria soggy chicken nuggets, uncrustables that were still frozen and kids being hungry.
o Wanted to know if the Board minutes are in a vault or available for public view. Mr. Hamilton stated they were on the website for viewing. She stated she could not find them on the website.

G.	Approval and Signing of Minutes H.	Treasurer’s Report
I.	Action Items

1.	Payment In Lieu of Transportation 2.         Approve Substitute Positions
o Rachel Townsend – Clinic Substitute o Kelly Booth- Clinic Substitute
o Katie Albaugh- Clinic Substitute o Mike Rice-Custodial Substitute
o Robin Ingle- Classified Substitute

3.	Approve Overnight Field Trip Softball

J.	Superintendent Report
o New Bus Zonar technology has been purchased for our busses. o Cameras are being added to some zones that were needed.
o Shared Report Card Data. K.	Committee Reports None
L.	Executive Session 5:34 M.	Adjournment 6:11