Highlights of Board of Education Meeting

August 13, 2012

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

The Board approved consent items A. and B. as presented.

The Board approved the agreement with Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper as modified, stating that beverages included do not apply to the lunch line business.

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT

The Board approved the revised June 2012 Treasurer’s Report and the July 2012 Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

The Board amended the 2011-2012 Administrative Budget as follows:  Decrease expenditures in Fund 1 $600 to $16,404,965.81.  Increase expenditures in Fund 3 $600 to $2,030,575.

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM REPORT

Larry Lewis, Director of the Summer School program, submitted a written report on the 2012 summer school program.  Teachers Ms. Linda Stark and Mr. Allen Schwantes and students Brittany Runyon and Doug Kalina were in attendance to provide a presentation regarding the new transition Summer Academy program at the High School for incoming freshmen to get acclimated to the building and earn half a credit.  Students enjoyed sections of getting to know each other, getting to know the building, healthy lifestyles, and career connections.

SET LEVY FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

PRESENTATION OF THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL TAX RATE

The recommendation for the Camdenton R-III School District tax levy by fund was presented.  These amounts are consistent with the figures presented in the budget which was approved in late June.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No comment.

SET TAX LEVY FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

The Board set the tax levy rate of $2.87 for the 2012-2013 fiscal year broken out by fund as follows:  $1.33 Incidental Fund 1, $1.18 Teachers Fund 2, $0.20 Debt Service Fund 3, and $0.16 Capital Projects Fund 4.

STRATEGIC PLAN

The Board reviewed the latest update to the District’s Strategic Plan.  This plan is the culmination of efforts over the course of the past year.  Dr. Henry shared highlights of the plan:  student performance, high-quality teachers, governance, facilities/support/instructional resources, and parent and community development.  Dr. Henry and Superintendent Hadfield answered questions regarding this plan.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Dr. Henry, Deputy Superintendent, presented information related to the District’s curriculum and instructional effectiveness including information regarding the District’s academic progress on the Missouri Assessment Program.  The District demonstrated overall gains in student performance and Dr. Henry also mentioned opportunities for improvement in select areas.  As of October 1, the state will implement the new formula for MSIP 5.  Three years of data will be used rather than five years of data.  More information will be shared in the near future.

SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE ITEMS

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

ENTRANCE AT HURRICANE DECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Superintendent Hadfield shared 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.  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.  District decisions need to be made regarding how to get traffic in and out of the property.  The District has options.  The Board will be given more information as it becomes available.

 APPROVAL OF EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS

The Camdenton R-III Education Foundation recommended 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.  The Board appointed Kathy Robbins, Tim Scott, Ronda Miller, and Trish Creach as Directors to serve on the Education Foundation Board.

APPOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE FOUNDATION BOARD

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 are willing to continue representing the Board of Education on the Foundation Board.  The Board appointed School Board Directors Selynn Barbour and Nancy Masterson to serve on the Foundation Board for the 2012-2013 school term.

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

·          Register for MSBA Annual Fall Conference prior to August 31 if possible.  Nancy will attend the delegate assembly.

·          MSBA’s Fall Regional meeting will be upcoming.

·         All-Staff Welcome Back Breakfast and Assembly

Wednesday, August 15, 7:00 a.m.  HS Commons/Auditorium

EXECUTIVE SESSION

In compliance with State Statute 610.021 (closed meetings and closed records), the Board went 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).