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New Auburn School Board approves hiring, pays October bills and OKs game‑worker pay
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the New Auburn School Board unanimously approved hiring Emily Freagon as a part‑time paraprofessional, accepted October receipts and approved $199,889.73 in bills, and approved game‑worker pay; administrators also reported on student Wi‑Fi and a recent drug‑dog search.
The School District of New Auburn School Board met Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in the high school library and unanimously approved a set of personnel and financial items, including hiring a part‑time paraprofessional and paying October invoices.
Board President Louise Cody opened the meeting at 5:30 P.M. and the board recorded a 5‑0 vote to approve the meeting agenda and October minutes. The board accepted the record of receipts for October 2024 totaling $28,398.78 after a motion by Shannon Berg and second by Michelle Rayburn; the motion carried 5‑0. The board also approved bills for October 2024 totaling $199,889.73, following a motion by Shannon Berg and a second from Rayburn; that motion also carried 5‑0.
On personnel, Louise Cody moved and Shannon Berg seconded to hire Emily Freagon as a part‑time paraprofessional; the motion carried 5‑0. The agenda also listed custodial hiring, but the minutes state there were none at this time. The board approved pay for game workers (per game) after a motion by Cody and a second from Tim Trowbridge; the motion carried 5‑0.
Administrative reports covered routine operational items. Karson Rihn, the district’s athletic director, said winter sports have started, fall coach evaluations are under way and provided an update on a football camera project. Kayla Westrich reported a "significant decrease" in behavior incidents compared with the previous year; the minutes do not include a numeric breakdown. Jim Reif, high school principal and district administrator, listed several items: the Veterans Day ceremony, a drug‑dog search conducted Nov. 12, and an introduction of student Wi‑Fi scheduled for Nov. 19 (minutes note guest Wi‑Fi will be available only at night). Reif said the School Perceptions survey is being printed and that building tours will be scheduled during school events. He also noted a superintendent survey/evaluation would be distributed to staff in the next two weeks and reminded the board that administration contract non‑renewal deadlines are due Feb. 1.
The board set its next regular meeting for Dec. 16, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. and adjourned at 6:43 P.M.
Votes at a glance - Approve agenda: motion by Nick Jones, second Shannon Berg; outcome: approved, 5‑0. - Approve October minutes: motion by Louise Cody, second Michelle Rayburn; outcome: approved, 5‑0. - Approve receipts (Oct. 2024): $28,398.78; motion by Shannon Berg, second Michelle Rayburn; outcome: approved, 5‑0. - Approve bills (Oct. 2024): $199,889.73; motion by Shannon Berg, second Michelle Rayburn; outcome: approved, 5‑0. - Hire: Emily Freagon (part‑time paraprofessional); motion by Louise Cody, second Shannon Berg; outcome: approved, 5‑0. - Approve game‑worker pay (per game); motion by Louise Cody, second Tim Trowbridge; outcome: approved, 5‑0.
The minutes show no presentation under the "New Auburn State Report Cards" agenda item.
