Highlights of Board of Education Meeting

January 9, 2012

CONSENT ITEMS

A.   Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – December 12, 2011

B.    Excellence in Education Certificates

                This month’s recipients are as follows:

C.     Approve Food Services Department Handbook

The Board approved the above consent items as presented.

NEW BUSINESS

Strategic Plan Review – Mission and Goals

Dr. Henry reviewed progress buildings are making toward achieving the student progress measures set forth in their building improvement plans.  He also summarized the progress toward meeting targets set forth in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

Presentation of 2012-2013 School Calendar

Progressions of possible school calendars for the 2012-2013 school year were presented to the Board.  These and other options will be considered during the upcoming month with a final recommendation presented to the Board at the February meeting.

Procurement Card Information

As directed, Superintendent Hadfield obtained information regarding MSBA’s Procurement Card Program.  This information including districts already involved, Board policy, rebate schedule, reports available, sample resolution, etc. was reviewed and discussed.  The sample plan has many options.  Supt. Hadfield sought direction from the Board on how to proceed if the Board wants to continue the process of implementing a procurement card.  Chris McElyea and Selynn Barbour will be Board representatives to work with the Superintendent and accounts payable in order to create a workable plan for Camdenton R-III.

Board Policy Revision

Senate Bill 1 possessed some of the same requirements of Senate Bill 54.  Senate Bill 54 contained several provisions, most notably limitations on employee-staff communication.  Some requirements regarding this communication do remain.  Senate Bill 1 also had different provisions from Senate Bill 54.  Missouri districts shall by March 1, 2012, have a written policy on employee-staff communication.  The Board reviewed a draft of Policy GBH-Staff/Student Relations, including a number of suggested revisions by Camdenton R-III staff and approved by MSBA.  This policy will be revisited by the Board in February, incorporating Board suggestions.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Deb Allen, President of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize Sue Blankenship, Nurse Coordinator for the Camdenton R-III School District, as the January “Classified Employee of the Month.”  Sue has been employed by the District since April 2009.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S WRAP-UP

·         This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines.  The School Health Advisory Committee meeting is tomorrow night.  Mrs. Masterson and Mrs. Schulte are on this committee. 

·         Thursday, January 12, 2012, is the LCTC Advisory Committee meeting.  John Beckett will serve as the Board representative on this committee. 

·         Education Foundation meeting is tomorrow, January 10, 2012.  The Foundation will be awarding classroom grants to teachers who can submit grant applications through the end of January.

·         MSBA’s Legislative meeting will be held in February.  More on this later.

MSBA’s Governmental Chair for Region 8 is up for reappointment.  Mrs. Masterson currently holds this position.  Candidates for this position must be nominated and approved by action of their local Board of Education.  The Board nominated Nancy Masterson as MSBA’s Region 8 Governmental Relations Chair.