AGENDA

I.          CALL TO ORDER & RECITE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II.        APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Regular Meeting – October 8, 2012

III.       CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Background:  The October “Classified Employee of the Month” will be recognized.

IV.       PUBLIC COMMENT

V.         CONSENT ITEMS

A.     Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – September 10, 2012

B.     Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – September 18, 2012

C.     Approve Excellence in Education Nominations   

D.     Accept Dynamometer Bid

This piece of equipment is utilized at LCTC in Mr. Perkins’ automotive technology program.  A dynamometer is a device for measuring power or torque.  Vocational enhancement grant funds will be used to assist in funding this piece of equipment.  Seventy-five percent of the cost of this equipment will be funded through the grant program.  These monies have been budgeted.

E.     Accept Bid for Computer Lab Equipment

These pieces of equipment will also be purchased through the vocational enhancement grant program for Mr. Sutton’s classes of computer applications and business law.  Again, this equipment will be reimbursed at a rate of 75%.  These funds were included in the administrative budget.

F.     Accept Bid for Wireless Access Points

The purchase of these points is the first round of expenditures utilizing the upfront funding from our Coca-Cola contract.  The establishment of wireless technology in our buildings was included in the three-year technology plan which was presented to the Board last year.  The infusement of these funds helps us get a jump on fortifying our technology infrastructure. 

G.    Accept Bid for 21^st Century Driver’s Ed Vehicles

Bid specs were sent to several different dealers in an attempt to compare models from several manufacturers. 

VI.       APPROVAL OF BILLS

VII.      APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORTS

VIII.    BUDGET AMENDMENT

Background:  The Board will review the first round of budget amendments to the 2012-2013 Administrative Budget. 

IX.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A.           DISTRICT REFINANCING OPTIONS

Background:  Mr. Dick Bartow from George K. Baum & Company will be in-District to provide updated information regarding possible bond refinancing options. 

X.         NEW BUSINESS 

A.           TRANSPORTATION REPORT/BUS ROUTE APPROVAL

Background:  Every year the Board of Education is required to approve bus routes in October.  Gary Cuendet, Director of Transportation, will present the Transportation Report and be available to answer any questions.

B.        CONSIDERATION OF RACE TO THE TOP GRANT

Background:  Dr. Gail White will provide information regarding a proposal for the attainment of grant funds through the Race to the Top initiative.  Dr. White and Sherry Comer have been working with State Fair Community College regarding this grant.  The grant proposal will focus on extended learning opportunities as well as implementation of the Common Core standards and the expansion of technology resources in the District. 

C.        APPOINT BOARD MEMBER TO STUDENT ADVISOR SELECTION COMMITTEE

Background:  The establishment of a student liaison to the Board of Education has been an item of previous discussion.  A committee to select a student liaison is being organized.

D.        APPOINT BOARD MEMBER TO SERVE ON 2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR COMMITTEE

Background:  The establishment of the 2013-2014 calendar committee has commenced and one or two Board members are being sought to serve on this committee.

E.        APPROVAL OF EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION

Background:  The Camdenton R-III Education Foundation recommends Karen Summers Faiferlick to the Board of Education as a new Foundation Board Director.  Earlier Tim Scott, Ronda Miller, Trish Creach, and Kathy Robbins were approved to serve terms on the Education Foundation.  Unfortunately Kathy Robbins had to decline; therefore, her position needs to be filled.

F.         PATRON PANEL MEETING 

Background:  Dr. Hadfield will update the Board on the October 2^nd meeting of the Patron Panel.  

G.        SET DATE FOR ADMINISTRATOR & TEACHER FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS

Background:  With administrator contracts approaching within a few short months the Board will review formative progress on administrators and new staff members.  It is being suggested this occur at the November regular Board meeting.

XI.       BOARD PRESIDENT’S WRAP-UP

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

MSBA Annual Fall Conference

                        MSBA Region 8 Meeting - October 17, Eldon

                        Anti-Bullying Session – October 18, 8:30-2:30, at Tan-Tar-A

                        November 12 Board Meeting - Held at Hurricane Deck Elementary

XII.      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).

1)     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).

 XIII.   ADJOURN MEETING