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Highlights of Board of Education Meeting
October 8, 2012
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Scott Martin, Assistant Director of Maintenance, was recognized as the October “Classified Employee of the Month.” Scott has been employed by the District since 2006.
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
This month’s recipients are as follows:
Dogwood Elementary
Vicki Luber
Hawthorn Elementary
Randy Sweatt
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Roxane Hammer
Middle School
Lori Sullivan
High School/Horizons
Tim Roettgen
LCTC
Chuck Poe
Hurricane Deck Elementary
Jennifer Lakey
Osage Beach Elementary
Erin Kaminski
D. Accept Dynamometer Bid
Bid information was presented regarding a dynamometer. 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. A recommendation was made to purchase the dynamometer from Mustang Dynamometer.
E. Accept Bid for Computer Lab Equipment
Bids were reviewed for the new computer lab equipment for Paul Sutton’s classroom at the High School. This equipment will be reimbursed at a rate of 50%. These funds were included in the administrative budget. The recommendation was to purchase laptops from CORE Education and to purchase the cart from Cytek Media.
F. Accept Bid for Wireless Access Points
Bids were reviewed regarding 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. A recommendation was made to award the bid for wireless access points to Yellow Dog Network, Inc. and for wiring to MO Bell.
G. Accept Bid for 21st Century Driver’s Ed Vehicle
Bids were reviewed regarding a driver’s education vehicle. Bid specs were sent to several different dealers in an attempt to compare models from several manufacturers. It is the intent to take the best bid with service as a primary consideration, realizing local dealers are strong supporters of our District. A recommendation was made to purchase the driver’s ed vehicle from Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC of Camdenton.
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Board reviewed the first round of budget amendments to the 2012-2013 Administrative Budget. The first major expenditure amendments deal with function code 1251. These are Title I expenditures. In the preliminary budget the best estimates were used regarding Title I and expenditures were not broken out into numerous line items. We needed a better idea from the state on what our allocation would be. Since then the District learned of our allocations and now have broken funding out to buildings for travel, workshop fees, and supplies. Also, we have amended function code 2214. These expenditures deal with professional development funding. PD activities have now been set and we need less money in substitutes so we are transferring this money to travel and workshop fees. We have also had a small amendment in function code 1333 regarding supplies. We have included our copier lease under function code 2321 and have plugged in a $100,000 expenditure for computer hardware as this would reflect purchases from our advanced funding from Coca-Cola. Also a number of function codes have changed per DESE at the bottom of the expenditure sheet. We have also revised the revenue side of the budget to reflect more money allocated for Title I and the advanced funding from Coca-Cola.
DISTRICT REFINANCING OPTIONS
Mr. Dick Bartow from George K. Baum & Company was in-District to provide updated information regarding possible bond refinancing options.
TRANSPORTATION REPORT/BUS ROUTE APPROVAL
Every year the Board of Education is required to approve bus routes in October. Gary Cuendet, Director of Transportation, presented the Transportation Report and was available to answer questions. The department continues to operate safely and efficiently.
CONSIDERATION OF RACE TO THE TOP GRANT
Dr. Gail White provided information regarding a proposal for the attainment of federal grant funds through the Race to the Top initiative. Dr. White and Sherry Comer have been working with State Fair Community College and the University of Central Missouri 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. The District will be required to do some of these items as part of new state accreditation standards in the future. The Board held a discussion and voiced questions concerning the Race to the Top grant. Superintendent Hadfield was directed to continue moving forward with the application process.
APPOINT BOARD MEMBER TO STUDENT ADVISOR SELECTION COMMITTEE
The establishment of a student liaison to the Board of Education has been an item of previous discussion. Administration is currently working to develop a committee to select a student liaison and would request Board representation on this committee. The Board appointed Jackie Schulte as a member of the student advisor selection committee.
APPOINT BOARD MEMBER(S) TO SERVE ON 2013-2014 CALENDAR COMMITTEE
The establishment of the 2013-2014 calendar committee has commenced and administration is requesting one or two Board members to serve on this committee. The Board appointed John Beckett and Selynn Barbour to serve on the 2013-2014 school calendar committee.
APPROVAL OF EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION
The Camdenton R-III Education Foundation recommended 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. The Board appointed Karen Summers Faiferlick as a Director to serve a term on the Education Foundation Board.
PATRON PANEL MEETING
Dr. Hadfield updated the Board on the October 2nd meeting of the Patron Panel. The two main topics discussed were what would the committee’s response be if the District ran a no-tax increase bond issue and what would the pros and cons be to a shorter early release every week for teacher collaboration.
Several years ago Patron Insight conducted a public survey to determine their thoughts on the District’s performance, their general support or opposition to a potential bond issue, and where they go to find out the latest information about District news and activities, among other topics. The Superintendent was directed to conduct another short public survey.
SET DATE FOR ADMINISTRATOR & TEACHER FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS
With administrator contracts approaching within a few short months it might be a good idea to review formative progress on administrators. The Board will also be provided with formative information on new staff members. The Board set the date for formative evaluations for November 12, 2012, at the Administration Office.
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:
MSBA Annual Fall Conference – Selynn, Nancy, and Laura shared information from sessions they attended.
MSBA Region 8 Meeting - October 17, Eldon
Anti-Bullying Session – October 18, 8:30-2:30, at Tan-Tar-A
November 12 Board Meeting – Will be held at the Administration Office.
December 10 Board Meeting – Will be held at Hurricane Deck Elementary.
MSBA Monthly Board Report
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).