Highlights of Board of Education Meeting

November 12, 2012

2011-2012 DISTRICT AUDIT REPORT

                Lindsey Graves, CPA of Graves and Associates, presented the 2011-2012 Audit Report.  The Board approved the audit as presented.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Susan Manzullo, Secretary to a High School Assistant Principal, was announced as the November “Classified Employee of the Month.” 

CONSENT ITEMS

A.     Approve Special Session Minutes and Documentation – October 23, 2012

B.     Approve Excellence in Education Nominations   

This month’s recipients are as follows:                                                                           

C.     Preview Board Candidate Filing & Closing Dates

D.     Permission to Conduct Summer School 2013

Sought approval to begin planning for summer school 2013.  At this time the Board was not asked for approval for specific courses, only permission to begin the process.

E.     Snow Removal Bids  

Plow Boy was recommended for normal snow removal at Osage Beach and Hurricane Deck.  Their bid includes servicing the parking lots, playgrounds, and sidewalks.  Scott’s Concrete was recommended if heavy snow occurs. 

F.    Adopt Policy, Student Advisors to the Board

Sought Board approval so elections for these positions can be held in December.

                The Board approved consent items presented.

NEW BUSINESS

B.              ANNUAL REPORT OF FEDERAL/STATE PROGRAMS

  (Parent, Family & Community Involvement, PASS, ELL, Immigrant, Migrant, Homeless)

Dr. Henry, Deputy Superintendent; Dr. White, Director of LCTC; and Dr. Kindwall, Director of Interventions, reported on the District’s Federal and State programs.

C.       PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

As required by state law, each school district is required to have their Professional Development Plan approved by the Board of Education.  Dr. Henry presented.  The Board approved.

D.       EARLY GRADUATION FOR STUDENTS

Brett Thompson, High School Principal, requested approval for early graduation (December 2012) for qualified students.  The Board approved as requested.

E.        PROPOSAL REGARDING LEGAL COUNSEL

It had been suggested the District retain legal counsel during School Board meetings.  Numerous other local political subdivisions retain legal counsel during their meetings.  This agenda item was suggested for discussion.  Dr. Hadfield was directed to keep looking into this possibility.

F.        PROPOSAL TO RECORD BOARD MEETINGS

It has been suggested the District record open and closed sessions for District archives and look at microphone systems for the Board to hear one another, as well as help the public hear Board member questions and comments.  Other local public boards use microphones and audio tape meetings.  Dr. Hadfield was directed to check into this further.

                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:

·         December 10 Board Meeting – Will be held at Hurricane Deck Elementary

·         Legislative Forum, February 19, 2013

·         Board member Barbour shared two books regarding The Leader in Me process.  This process is being implemented at Osage Beach Elementary and Hurricane Deck Elementary.  Several Board members noted the positive contribution the process is making in these buildings.

·         Mrs. Barbour commented on the Springfield School District Hall of Fame. 

·         Several youth in attendance were recognized for their attendance in the Youth Excel Program.

·         Mrs. Martin expressed her gratitude for the work by Mrs. France to project documents during the Board meeting.

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).