The Newtown-Harris Board of Education met Tuesday, approving the employment of a paraprofessional and hearing reports on maintenance items and professional development.
According to a report from Superintendent Dr. Lucas McKinnis, the board approved the employment of Molly Norman as a paraprofessional in the district, with Jasey Wollenzien and Cindy Hartman approved as substitute teachers.
Board members discussed parent-teacher conferences, facilities and grant updates and the possibility of hiring a school nurse. They gave approval to the Local Compliance Plan for Special Education.
In his report, Dr. McKinnis told the board that the roof project has been completed and is in better condition so far. The district had the company return once to make repairs and the company was very willing to fix those issues. He said work is ready to begin on the doors, weather permitting.
McKinnis told the board he has met with the Salary and Insurance Team and will be meeting with the Student Focus Team, with all of the meetings so far being constructive.
In her report, Principal Kim Palmer updated the board on professional development activities, which have focused on Priority Standards and Student Learning Objectives. The Oct. 25 professional development meeting will focus on the homeless policy, disciplining students with disabilities and hazing. She said she and Dr. McKinnis attended a virtual training on district assessments. Upcoming events include the Veterans Day program, which is tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m., Nov. 11; Fire Prevention Week, which will be observed in early November; the Book Blast Program (no date announced); and a safety program hosted by the Canadian Pacific Railroad, which will be held next week.
The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for Nov. 9.
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