Newton Local Board of Education Organizational Meeting
The organizational meeting included administering the Oath of Office to new members. Key actions involved the election of the Board President and Vice President. The Board established several committees: Finance/Grants, Buildings/Grounds, Community/Rec Board Relations, Education/Achievement, and Safety/Health/Wellness. Consensus was reached on a comprehensive reorganization resolution, setting the regular monthly meeting schedule for the second Wednesday of each month at 5:15 P.M. starting in February 2026, designating the official newspaper for legal notices, and authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer for various administrative duties for the 2026 calendar year, including expense approval, purchasing, investment requests, and employment offers/resignations. The Board also established a Service Fund of $2,000.00 for board member training and designated the Treasurer as the public records designee.