NEWTON LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA December 11, 2024 Board Room 5:15 P.M.

A.	Call to Order

B.	Roll Call

C.	Pledge of Allegiance

D.	Principal’s Report
Principal’s Report: Elementary: Continue work on Literacy/Science of Reading; 3rd grade students took the Ohio State ELA Test in October. We received the results on December 2. 67% of our students passed this end of the year assessment. The state average was 42%. High School: The Holiday Band Concert and the Choir Program both were held this week. Both went very well. Special thanks to Kevin Taylor and Sasha Butanis for their hard work. 1st semester exams are December 18, 19 and 20th. The last day of the second semester is December 20th. We will release at 12:20 and winter break is through January 5. Winter sports are in full swing.

E.	Adoption of Board Agenda Items

F.	Public Participation None

G.	Approval and Signing of Minutes:

H.	Treasurer’s Report:

Consent Agenda:

I.	Action Items
1. Set Annual Organization Meeting and Regular Meeting Date/Time for Jan. 2025 
2. Approve Waiver of Tax Budget Hearing

J.	Superintendent Report
Matt Gray came in to thank the board for all they do for the community and the support they give the village

K.	Committee Reports

L.	Adjournment 5:19