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Sep 24, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Newkirk High School: Safe and Healthy Wellness School Committee Meeting
The meeting addressed several key areas including COVID-19, human trafficking, suicide and bullying prevention, social media/vaping and drugs, and school security. Discussions involved the need for new posters to address human trafficking, the positive impact of the "no phones" policy on bullying and suicide ideation, and issues with vape detectors. Security measures were reviewed, including a new system for outer doors and concerns about camera placement. The committee also discussed traffic flow during arrival/dismissal, crosswalk safety, facility safety checks, and emergency plan updates. Additionally, the Health/Wellness Committee Policy was reviewed, and suggestions were made for student meals and health education programs.
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The Newkirk Board of Education held a regular meeting where a newly elected member was sworn in. The board approved the posting of notice and agenda for the meeting. Students of the month from Elementary, Middle School and High School were presented. The board approved a contract with Clearwater Enterprises for natural gas supplies, a contract with Central Therapy for therapy services, and an out-of-state trip for the High School girls basketball team. The board convened into executive session to discuss personnel for the 2025-26 year, accepted resignations, and re-employed support staff. They also employed a 3rd and 4th grade teacher. The Superintendent reported on financials, facilities, and bond updates.
Feb 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Newkirk Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting included presentations of Students of the Month and Teachers of the Year. The consent agenda was approved, along with amendments to the 2024-2025 and approval of the 2025-2026 school year calendars. A Dropout and College Remediation report was presented. The board approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new Vo-Ag and FACS additions, along with a change order for the project. An executive session was held to discuss the employment of several administrators and a cafeteria position. Following the executive session, the board approved the re-employment of several administrators and the employment of a cafeteria worker. A financial report and facilities and bond update were given, and a donation of parking curbs was noted.
Jul 24, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Newkirk Board of Education Special Meeting
The meeting addressed the sale of $1,950,000 Combined Purpose Building Bonds, authorizing their issuance, and designating them as "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations". The board convened into executive session twice to consider appeals of denied student transfers and review confidential educational records. In open session, they accepted the superintendent's decisions to deny the transfer requests. Further executive sessions involved personnel matters for the 2024-25 school year, including an assistant maintenance/transportation employee and a Title III tutor, and discussion of matters involving a specific handicapped child. The board accepted resignations, hired a maintenance/transportation employee and a Title III tutor, and approved items for surplus. A contract with Behavioral Health Allies, LLC was tabled.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
