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Highlights of Board of Education Meeting
June 10, 2013
Absent:
Tom Williams – Vacation
John Beckett – Death in Family
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
Logan Clary was welcomed as the new student advisor to the Board of Education. Those working towards advanced degrees in education were recognized, including Clark Brown, Randy Gum, Cindy Clift, and Andria Hodge.
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE CAMDENTON HIGH SCHOOL DOCUDRAMA
In appreciation for their time and effort with the High School docudrama for five years Officer Chris Williams presented Jim Dulle and Wess Diehl with Outstanding Community Service Award plaques. Superintendent Hadfield then presented Officer Williams the same. The docudrama is a staged vehicle accident to educate viewers on the consequences of drinking and driving.
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of May 13, 2013, Board of Education Regular Meeting.
B. Approve Minutes and Documentation of May 20, 2013, Board of Education Special Meeting.
C. Accept Bid for ORI Chiller Replacement
Repairs to the ORI chiller have not been successful. The unit is in need of replacement. Acceptance of the bid from Tin Men Mechanical, L.L.C. for $85,000 was recommended.
D. Reject Bid for Camdenton Middle School Locker Replacement
One bid for locker replacement at Camdenton Middle School was received. Unfortunately, this bid was substantially over what has been budgeted, $35,000 was budgeted. The District may be able to find a better option through further research. Rejecting this bid was recommended.
E. Stipend for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs)
District Speech/Language Pathologists have asked for their National Certification to receive a stipend similar to National Board Certification for teachers. After researching this issue, CCCs are viewed in the same manner as National Boards in other districts. Therefore, it was recommend a similar $1,200 annual stipend for full-time Speech/Language Pathologists who possess an active CCC certification. This stipend would be paid annually in July as is the case with National Board Certification.
F. Set Facilities Rental Fees
Pursuant to Board policy, we must review our rental fee schedule on a yearly basis. The Board reviewed the District’s current rental fee schedule (Fee Schedule in Buildings & Fees for RC Worthan Auditorium). At this time no changes in our fee schedule was recommended.
G. End-of-Year Bus Route Approval
Modifications made to bus routes during the school year must be approved by the local Board by the end of June. Revised route information was included.
H. Approve District Assessment Plan
The District’s Assessment Plan is to be annually revised and/or updated. Revisions to the current plan include removing non-testing grade levels from the CTBS Terra Nova, updating the list of EOC tests given, removing the District Benchmark assessments, and adding the SRI, Acuity, and the ASVAB to the list of Supplemental Assessments.
I. Approve Curriculum Revision Templates
Staff has been busy updating curriculum to have materials in place in relation to our curriculum revision cycle. Explanation of Curriculum documents, Curriculum Revision documents, and completed Phases IIs were reviewed.
J. Approve Updated District LAU Plan for English Language Learners (ELL) Program
The Board viewed an updated District LAU Plan. A few minor changes were made.
K. Approve Survey Work for Osage Beach Building Project
Michael Kautz recently contacted administration regarding securing services for a topographical survey of the area at Osage Beach. Michael secured an estimate from Lonny Allen of Allen Surveying, Inc. regarding this service. Lonnie estimated the expenditure to be approximately $12,000-13,000. This amount is in line with Michael’s estimate and the District is able to keep the service with a local company.
The Board approved consent items as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR BOARD APPROVAL
Michael Kautz, Principal Architect from ACI-Boland, was in-District and shared design information for the new Osage Beach Elementary and renovations at Hurricane Deck Elementary. ACI has recently been in-District and met with various staff members regarding building designs. A few modifications have been made since the original plans. Michael also reviewed the updated cost estimates. These projects are scheduled to go out for bid in August and September. Bid alternates to include various options will be requested.
The Board approved the design development options as presented.
B. ADD FREEDOM NETWORK SELECT AND PHCS NETWORK TO EXISTING HEALTH INSURANCE NETWORK
Judy Dawson, account manager from HealthLink, was in-District to explain the Freedom Network Select and PHCS Network. The addition of these network options will help our staff by providing additional service options and also save our plan funds. This would take effect July 1. New health insurance cards will be issued.
The Board approved the addition of health network options as presented.
C. GUIDANCE & COUNSELING REPORT
Kathy Hueste presented the annual Guidance and Counseling report as mandated per MSIP. Ms. Hueste reviewed student to counselor ratios, time task analysis, MSIP 5 standards for guidance, new activities, collaboration results, internal improvement review, future resource needs, and changes for 2013-2014.
D. DISCIPLINE EVALUATION REPORTS
The Board was provided information from each building related to discipline reports. Administrators were on hand and answered questions the Board had in relation to these reports.
E. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF JOURNEYS SPELLING MATERIALS FOR K-2 AND ADOPTION OF JOURNEYS MATERIALS FOR 4TH GRADE
The Board reviewed information regarding Journeys spelling for K-2 and Journeys materials for 4th grade. District K-2 staff believes, after using Journeys this year, its spelling resources help to support their curriculum better than Spelling Connections. Utilization of Journeys K-2 for spelling was recommended. Also, since Journeys was approved K-3 last year, some 4th grade teachers piloted the materials. The 4th grade team has expressed the desire to purchase these materials to support their efforts.
The Board approved utilizing Journeys spelling materials K-2 and purchase and utilize Journeys materials in grade 4.
BOARD WRAP-UP
This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines. The following items were discussed:
· Nancy Masterson – Congratulations on being one of five finalists for the Paul Morris Community Service Award.
· Summer Academy – Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Old Post Office area, June 13 at 11:00. Board members are invited.
· 5K Run/Walk – June 19th at Tan-Tar-A. Sponsored by the Missouri Association of Adult Continuing and Community Education. Laser Robotics robots will help start the walk/run.
· Robotics – Congratulations on the competition being held at Camdenton on November 16
· President McElyea thanked Dr. Brian Henry for his role to shape the District and make it what it is today. Wished him well and success in all he does in the future.
· Second June Board Meeting – Thursday, June 27, 2013. Lunch meeting.
· Board Retreat Date – Possible dates of September 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, or 27. Let the Superintendent know which dates do not work for you.
· Potluck Date in August
· All-Staff Breakfast - Monday, August 19, 7:00 a.m.
· MSBA Conference sign up, October 3-6, 2013
· Fall Regional Meeting – October 16, 2013. Camdenton will host at LCTC.
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).
