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Highlights of Board of Education Meeting
March 11, 2013
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Kim Simpson, President of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize Anna Leezer, currently a Computer Lab Educator at Osage Beach Elementary, employed with the District since October 2010, as the March “Classified Employee of the Month.”
PUBLIC COMMENT
One patron read a letter to the Board regarding various District programs.
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – February 11, 2013
B. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting – February 15, 2013
C. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting – March 1, 2013
D. Excellence in Education Certificates
Dogwood Elementary
Heather Hendon
Hawthorn Elementary
Dawn Moore
Hawthorn Elementary
Tami Moulder
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Tiffany Mellencamp
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Jody Hilton
Middle School
Beth Blansett
High School/Horizons
Paul Schaefer
LCTC
Larry Wittrock
Hurricane Deck Elementary
Mike Wonderly
Osage Beach Elementary
Carrie Viebrock
E. Modification of Gifted Program Curriculum Guide
A few changes were suggested to the guide. These were highlighted.
F. Approve Enhancement Grant Application
Dr. White outlined the services and materials garnered with the grant. The District has accessed these funds for many years. These materials and funds are included in the Preliminary Budget.
The Board approved consent items as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
A. TAC (TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF CAMDENTON) SALARY AND BENEFIT PROPOSAL FOR 2013-2014
Randy Gum, President of TAC, and representatives of the TAC Salary and Benefit Committee presented their proposal for the 2013-2014 school year as follows.
TAC proposes the district shall:
· Move each employee down and/or over one step (1.4%) on the pay scale.
· Give an additional 2% pay increase across the board to all teachers.
· Provide a $250.00 reimbursement per completed credit hour on graduate level courses.
· Complete a feasibility study with a long-term focus on competitive salaries, both for new teachers and veteran teachers.
· Fully fund Career Ladder (back to original $5,000 for Level Three).
· Continue the current retirement plan.
· Continue accumulation of Personal Leave (9 days per year) and continue the reimbursement policy that currently stands with the exception of not penalizing staff for donating to sick leave pool.
President Masterson suggested TAC and the Board write legislators asking for the Career Ladder program to be reinstated.
The Board voted that the TAC Salary and Benefit proposal be tabled for further study.
B. PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW
The Board reviewed a Preliminary FY14 Budget. This information can and will change significantly over the course of the next few months. Superintendent Hadfield also presented information related to the state budget as specified in the annual/perpetual calendar.
C. BOARD POLICY UPDATES
The Board reviewed the following policies and regulations.
POLICY CODE
POLICY TITLE
BBBB
School Board Ballot Issues
DLB
Salary Deductions
EBBA
Illness & Injury Response & Prevention
ECG
Animals on District Property
FEF
Construction Contracts Bidding & Awards
GBCC
Staff Use of Communication Devices
GCBDA
Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves & Absences
GDBDA
Support Staff Leaves & Absences
IGBE
Students in Foster Care
IGC
Extended Instructional Programs
IGCE
District-Sponsored Instruction Options
IK
Academic Achievement
IKF (K-12 only)
Graduation Requirements
IND
Ceremonies & Observances
JCB
Intradistrict Transfers
JECC
Assignment of Students to Grade Level/Classes
JG-R1
Student Discipline (Elementary)
JG-R2
Student Discipline (Middle School)
JG-R3
Student Discipline (High School)
JHCD
Administration of Medications to Students
JHCF
Student Allergy Prevention & Response
JHG
Reporting & Investigating Child Abuse/Neglect
JO
Student Records
D. PATRON PANEL MEETING UPDATE
Superintendent Hadfield reported on the March 7th Patron Panel meeting. The next meeting will be scheduled following the bond issue election to continue discussions on various other areas of interest. President Masterson asked the Board to be considering possible future Patron Panel participants.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. BOND ISSUE UPDATE
Superintendent Hadfield updated the Board of Education regarding recent meetings related to the proposed bond issue. Meet and Greet sessions will be held at Hurricane Deck Elementary on March 13 and March 26, and at Osage Beach Elementary on March 18 and March 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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 discussed:
· Regional Leadership Committee Meeting – March 6, Lebanon. Nancy attended.
· Set Special Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 7:00 a.m.
· MSBA Spring Regional Meeting – April 17, Dixon R-I. Let Linda know if you want to attend.
· Elegant Evening - Friday, April 19, 2013
· Common Core Meeting – Jackie reported that teachers are ready to go.
· CSTN Ride-A-Long – Active Shooter Process
· Fall Regional Meeting – October 16, 2013. Camdenton will host.
· Chris Reeves received the State Science Research Teacher of the Year Award.
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).
OTHER
Dr. Rich briefed the Board about a Gateway to Technology, Project Lead-the-Way grant. This is a 50/50 grant which will provide more training in order to hopefully introduce four quarterly technology/STEM classes this next school year at the middle school. The Board gave their approval to proceed with the grant writing.
