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Board hears Reed podcast club, first reads 9000-series bylaws and receives NEASC overview
Summary
The Newtown Board of Education heard a presentation from Reed Intermediate School’s new podcast club, approved the consent agenda (including a $500 donation to NMS), conducted a first reading of the 9000-series bylaws, and received an NEASC overview on April 21, 2026.
At its April 21 meeting the Newtown Board of Education heard a range of routine and community items, including a student presentation, administrative reminders and a first reading of board bylaws.
Members of the Reed Intermediate School Podcast Club presented their new club and "thanked the PTA and the BOE for supporting this new club at Reed," according to the minutes. The board approved the consent agenda — which the minutes list as including the April 7 minutes, a $500 donation to Newtown Middle School, and the correspondence report — on a motion by M. Beylouni, seconded by Don Ramsey; the motion passed unanimously.
The board conducted a first reading of the 9000-series bylaws and asked members to submit comments to Don Ramsey and Mrs. Linnetz ahead of the May 5 second reading. The meeting also included a presentation titled "NEASC Overview" by Dr. Kim Longobucco; the transcript identifies the presentation but does not provide content detail in the minutes.
The board adjourned at 8:39 p.m. after a motion from J. Vouros, seconded by D. Linnetz. No public comments were recorded during the meeting’s public participation segments.
