Camdenton R-III School District

Board of Education Meeting

Regular Session  -  Administration Building, Board Room

August 13, 2012 – 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA

I.          CALL TO ORDER & RECITE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II.        APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Regular Meeting – August 13, 2012

III.       PUBLIC COMMENT

Public Participation at Board Meetings, Policy BDDH

IV.       CONSENT ITEMS

A.     Approve Minutes and Documentation of July 9, 2012, Board of Education Meeting

B.     Approve Local Career Ladder Plan

C.     Approve Agreement with Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper

V.         APPROVAL OF BILLS

VI.       APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORTS

Background:  Due to a coding error we need to revise the June 2012 Treasurer's Report and move $600 in expenses from Fund 1 to Fund 3. 

VII.      SET LEVY FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR   (2012 TAX YEAR)

A.           PRESENTATION OF THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL TAX RATE

Background:  The Camdenton R-III School District tax levy by fund will be presented.  The amounts are consistent with the figures presented in the budget which was approved in late June.

B.           PUBLIC COMMENT

C.           SET TAX LEVY FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

VIII.    NEW BUSINESS

A.        SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM REPORT

Background:  Larry Lewis, Director of the Summer School program, submitted a written report on the 2012 summer school program.  Several teachers and students will be in attendance to provide a short presentation regarding the new transition Summer Academy program at the High School.

B.        STRATEGIC PLAN

Background:  The Board will review the latest update to the District’s Strategic Plan.  This plan is the culmination of effort over the course of the past year.  Dr. Henry will share highlights of the plan and Dr. Henry and Dr. Hadfield will answer questions.

C.        CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Background:  Dr. Henry, Deputy Superintendent, will present information related to the District’s curriculum and instructional effectiveness including information regarding the District’s academic progress on the Missouri Assessment Program.

D.        SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE ITEMS

Background:   Per Board policy Board approval is required to sell surplus property items.  A tentative list of items for sale will be presented to the Board.  The list will be revised throughout August and a finalized list will be presented for Board approval at the September meeting.

E.        ENTRANCE AT HURRICANE DECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Background:  Superintendent Hadfield will share information regarding the proposed highway widening in front of the Hurricane Deck Elementary School building.  A public hearing is scheduled to be held sometime this fall.  Work on the widening should begin next fall.  The southern entrance by Legion Road is slated to be closed by MoDOT sometime around January 2014.  The northern entrance should be improved due to better sight distance.

F.        APPROVAL OF EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS

Background:  The Camdenton R-III Education Foundation recommends Kathy Robbins, Tim Scott, Ronda Miller, and Trish Creach to the Camdenton R-III Board of Education as Foundation Board members.  Terms expired in 2012 for Kathy, Tim, and Ronda.  Trish is a new recommendation to the Foundation Board.  Trish Creach is filling a newly created position in an effort to increase community views regarding the activities of the Foundation.  Trish currently serves as Executive Director of the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce. 

G.        APPOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE FOUNDATION BOARD

Background:  The September Foundation meeting will be the eleventh anniversary of the Foundation.  Each anniversary, two Camdenton R-III School Board members are appointed to serve on the Foundation Board.  Mrs. Masterson and Mrs. Barbour would be willing to continue representing the Board on the Foundation Board. 

IX.       BOARD PRESIDENT’S WRAP-UP

Background:  This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines.

X.         EXECUTIVE SESSION

In compliance with State Statute 610.021 (closed meetings and closed records), the Board will go into Executive Session for the following purposes:

1)       Lease, purchase, or sale of real estate (610.021)(2) 

2)       Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees (610.021)(3).

3)       Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees (610.021)(13).

XI.       ADJOURN MEETING