Highlights of Board of Education Meeting

March 12, 2012

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Deb Allen, President of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize Sandra Jacoby, custodian at Dogwood Elementary, as the March “Classified Employee of the Month.”

CONSENT ITEMS

A.   Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – February 13, 2012

B.    Approve Minutes of Special Meeting – February 20, 2012

C.    Excellence in Education Certificates

                     This month’s recipients are as follows:                                                                      

D.    Accept Bus Bids

Buses were not purchased last year.  Currently the purchase of four buses is included in the preliminary budget.  The recommendation was to purchase four buses from Allied Bus Sales for $323,986.00.  This will be the final price unless the District is able to sell the four trade-in buses for more than the trade-in allowance offered by Allied.

E.     Procedures for Subject Area Acceleration                 

The Camdenton R-III School District is committed to every student learning every day.  Subject Matter Acceleration is an educational strategy that can be used to meet the needs of appropriately selected students.  It is listed as an acceleration strategy under Board of Education policy IKEB.  The information reviewed described what subject-matter acceleration is, who should be subject-matter accelerated and step-by-step procedures for referral, collection of data, analysis of data by a team, criteria levels, procedures if criteria is met and procedures if criteria is not met.  The information also included a written acceleration form to follow the student’s progress over the years and make sure it continues to be the right placement for the child.  This process will create a systematic approach to identifying and serving students who need subject matter acceleration.

F.       Modification of Career Ladder Plan

The Career Ladder Committee recommended a slight modification to the existing Career Ladder Plan whereby all years of teaching experience would count towards the five years of teaching experience required to qualify to participate, not just Missouri teaching experience.  As we review our Strategic Plan, one area of focus is recruitment and retention of quality teachers.  This change in the Career Ladder plan is one vehicle for recruitment and retention.

The Board approved the above consent items as presented.

NEW BUSINESS

ENERGY EDUCATION STEWARDSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION

Based on the diligent work of the Camdenton R-III District, Energy Education presented our District with their stewardship award, a recognition for good stewardship resulting in a positive impact on the environment, including decreased carbon emissions and the conservation of natural resources.  Drew Rhodes, a representative from Energy Education, was in-District to make this presentation.  Board members, administration, maintenance personnel, and all staff were congratulated for their successful efforts to implement best practices in energy conservation.

TAC (TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF CAMDENTON) SALARY AND BENEFIT PROPOSAL FOR 2012-2013

Nora Shields, a representative of the TAC Salary and Benefit Committee, submitted their proposal for the 2012-2013 school year.  This item was tabled for further study.

ANCILLARY PRODUCTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE OVERVIEW

Randy Lueckenotte, of Wallstreet Insurance Group, and Mike McGrath and David Von Gunten, of McGrath Insurance, presented information related to ancillary product information.  There are possible proposed savings and enhancements to these coverages.  The Board was also briefed regarding the District’s health insurance program for next year.  

PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW

The Board reviewed a Preliminary FY13 Budget.  This information can and will change significantly over the course of the next few months.  Superintendent Hadfield also presented information related to the state budget as specified in the annual/perpetual calendar.

BAND TRIP

Mr. Thompson and Mr. Baur have been planning for the next Pride of the Lake Marching Band trip.  A couple of years ago the band took their trip to Hawaii.  This coming year Mr. Baur would like for the band to travel to Disney World for a parade through the Epcot Theme Park. Also the concert band would participate in a recording session and the students would participate in clinics.  The Board approved the Pride of the Lake Marching Band trip to Disney World, tentative dates of December 26, 2012, through January 1, 2013.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PROCUREMENT CARD RESOLUTION

Progress on the procurement card process has continued.  The Board reviewed a resolution regarding the program.  Superintendent Hadfield will continue to work with PFM Financial Services in order to establish the program.  The Board adopted the resolution authorizing issuance of individual/departmental procurement cards.

MISSOURI SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION REPORT

The Board will discuss new or recommended statements regarding MSBA’s platform.  This platform will be discussed at MSBA’s June delegate assembly.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S WRAP-UP

This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines.  The following items were mentioned:

·         Distinction in Performance Award Ceremony, March 20, 2012

·         Legislative Forum attended by Nancy M., Jackie S., Jim B., and Selynn B.

·         Blair grants selection, will need a Board member to serve as a moderator

·         Board meeting will be held March 27, 2012, beginning at 7:00 a.m.

·         MSBA’s Spring Region 8 meeting at School of the Osage, April 18, 2012

·         Horizon’s Tea, Friday, March 16, 2012

·         Foundation meeting, March 13, 2012