Highlights of Board of Education Meeting

May 13, 2013

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Deb Allen, Treasurer of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize Sharon Arnold, Secretary to the Athletic Director at the High School since 1995, as the April “Classified Employee of the Month.”  Cindi Warren, Secretary to the Hawthorn Elementary Principal and has been with the District since August 1981, was recognized as the May “Classified Employee of the Month.”

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

Dr. Hadfield recognized Kyler Virtue, the first retiring student advisor to the Board of Education, whose term is completed as of the end of May.  Kyler was thanked for his time and effort to serve in this role.

CONSENT ITEMS

A.      Approve Minutes and Documentation of April 8, 2013, Board of Education Regular Meeting.  

B.       Approve Minutes and Documentation of April 30, 2013, Board of Education Special Meeting.

C.     Excellence in Education Certificates

                This month’s recipients are as follows:                                                                 

D.      Accept Bid for Transportation and Capstone Roof Replacement

One bid was received for the replacement of the roof above the transportation office and also the roof above Capstone.  The base bid #1 from Missouri Builders Service, Inc. was recommended.

E.       Accept Bid for ORI Bleacher Renovation/Motorization

A bid summary and recommendation for the renovation and motorization of bleachers at Oak Ridge was presented.  These bleachers are in need of major repair and updates per ADA compliance.  The Board accepted the recommended bid from Heartland Seating, Inc.

F.       High School Days for Late Start - Early Release Options & Late Start – Collaboration Schedule and Possible Days  

Information regarding proposed late starts once a month at the high school was presented.  This allows for additional collaboration for teachers.  Late starts would also allow parents the opportunity to send their child to the high school on a regular schedule.  Supervision, activities, and/or tutorials for attending students will be provided.  Likewise, if students have their own transportation and attend when the school day begins this would also be allowable.

G.       Fund Transfer From Fund 1 to Fund 4, $600,000

Administration requested a budget transfer of $600,000 from Fund 1 to Fund 4 for the purchase of land at Osage Beach and also fees for architectural services.

H.      Accept Bids for Used Buses

The Board was presented used bus bid results and recommendations.  Bidders have been informed that the buses will be available to them after May 31.  The Board accepted the recommended bids.

I.         Approve Expenditures for CC & Dorothy Blair Trust

As presented.

The Board approved consent items as presented.

NEW BUSINESS

A.      CAMDENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Trish Creach, Executive Director of the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked the District for their support of the Dogwood Festival each and every year.  Mrs. Creach stated the partnership between the District and the Chamber is truly appreciated.  A certificate was presented to the District.

B.      BOND FINANCING UPDATE

Dick Bartow, with George K. Baum & Company, was in-District to discuss plans for the issuance of and refinancing of general obligation bonds.  The plan is to issue bonds in three stages, tentatively in July 2013, February 2014, and February 2015.  The District wants to lock in low interest rates on the extended dates in order to minimize interest costs.  The current debt service schedule was also reviewed.

C.      ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY REPORT

Randal Cowen, Network Administrator, presented the 2012-2013 Technology Department report, reviewing what is currently being supported and what is being considered for the future. 

D.      UPDATE ON BUILDING TRADES PROJECT & PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR

Dr. Gail White and Mr. Ryan Bearden of LCTC briefed the Board on the progress of the current Building Trades project, the ag structure.  Information was also shared regarding plans for the
Building Trades class next year which is to work on the LCTC shell area, the empty area of the recent expansion.

                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:

·         Graduation – May 18, 2013.  Meet in MS Commons, 7:00 p.m.  In the event of inclement weather, meet in the High School Auxiliary Gym.

·         Second May Board Meeting Date – Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:30 a.m.

·         Dr. Brian Henry’s Reception – Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 3:30-5:30, Administration Office Board Room.

·         End-of-Year Brunch & Assembly – Friday, May 24, 2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m. 

·         Leadership Summit – June 7 & 8, 2013.  Nancy Masterson is a finalist for the Paul Morris Community Service Award.

·         Board Retreat Date – Dr. Hadfield will continue to search for a date.

·         Fall Regional Meeting – October 16, 2013.  Camdenton will host.

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).