Salary increases were approved and discussion was held regarding a four-day school week during a meeting on Monday of the Newtown-Harris R-2 Board of Education.
According to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Kim Johnson, the board voted to increase the base salary by $2,000 for certified staff while non-certified staff will receive a 3 percent salary increase for the 2019-20 school year. In addition, the district will be providing health care (Blue Cross/Blue Shield – Blue Access Plan) through the Ozarks School Benefits Association at a cost of $571.86 per month per employee. This is an 8.6 percent increase in insurance premium costs.
The board heard from Schuyler County R-1 Superintendent Robert Amen, who told about his district’s experience with a four-day school week. No action was taken.
Hired as the K-12 art/elementary librarian was Scott Smith. The board set graduation ceremonies for Friday, May 3 and approved a list of 10 students to be graduated. The senior trip to the Lake of the Ozarks was approved for May 13-17 and three students were approved to attend vo-tech school next year. Also approved was the third through sixth grade trip to Hannibal on May 22 as well as participation in the sectional track meet.
It was announced that high school credit recovery classes and elementary summer school will take place from June 3-21. Dr. Johnson reported on a meeting she had attended and a report was heard from Principal Dustin Freeman regarding upcoming events and trips. Special Education Process Coordinator Jerry Kiger and special education teacher Josie Hinkle presented information about the district special education program. Kiger also discussed the school yearbook. Members of the FFA presented information about the World Leadership Conference taking place June 3-9 in Washington D.C.
The next meeting of the board is scheduled for Monday, May 13.
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