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Highlights of Board of Education Meeting
September 9, 2013
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Kim Simpson, President of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize Elaine Smith, a High School custodian since August 2011, as the September “Classified Employee of the Month.”
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of August 12, 2013, Board of Education Regular Meeting
B. Approve Minutes of August 16, 2013, Board of Education Special Meeting
C. Approve Minutes of August 21, 2013, Board of Education Special Meeting
D. Approve Minutes of August 28, 2013, Board of Education Special Meeting
E. Approve Excellence in Education Nominations
F. Accept Technology Bids, Enhancement Grant Items
Background: These items were bid for purchase for our business department at the high school/LCTC. These Enhancement Grant items are covered by the state of Missouri at a 75% rate.
G. Approval to Sell Surplus Property Items
Background: Per policy, the Board needs to approve a list of property items to sell.
H. School Breakfast Program, Senate Bill 449 Waiver
Background: Senate Bill 449 requires school districts to establish school breakfast programs in all schools in which 35% or more of the students enrolled are eligible for free/reduced priced meals or adopt a Board resolution requesting a waiver from the requirement. The Board is asked to consider approving the waiver for Horizons as our students who would like to have access to breakfast may do so at Camdenton High School. There was little to no participation in the breakfast program at Horizons when it was previously established.
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORTS
The Board approved the August 2013 Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS
GREETINGS FROM CTA
Nickie Jones, President of the Camdenton Teachers Association (CTA), brought greetings to the Board. CTA is the local chapter of the Missouri State Teacher’s Association (MSTA). Ms. Jones informed the Board of events CTA has already completed this year as well as future plans.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REVISIT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, POLICY BDDH
Susan Goldammer, Attorney and Senior Director at the Missouri School Boards Association, drafted policy for the Board’s consideration regarding Public Participation at Board meetings. Two draft policies were presented for a first reading and input. Mrs. France presented information regarding a possible mail distribution group for Board email accounts in an effort to provide an additional avenue for the public to communicate with Board members. This topic will be revisited again in October.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
A+ PROGRAM/SCHOOL TO WORK REPORT
Lisa Black-Schwandt, A+ Coordinator, reported on the A+ Program and the School to Work Program for the 2012-2013 school year. Changes in the A+ Program were reviewed. Another valuable program discussed was Zero Lab.
DISTRICT SAFETY
Dr. Jim Rich, District Safety Officer, briefed the Board on his fall safety review of the District. Dr. Rich recently conducted walk-through evaluations in all District buildings, regarding physical property. These reviews are conducted every September and March.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REVIEW
Mr. Kerry Dickemann, Director of Buildings and Grounds, briefed the Board on the state of the District’s facilities. Mr. Dickemann provided an overview and pictures of work completed this summer and also provided a list of possible items to consider in the future.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT UPDATE
Mr. Ryan Neal, Assistant Superintendent, provided the Board with information regarding District performance under 5th cycle MSIP. Mr. Neal shared the District’s performance in five areas including academic achievement, sub-group achievement, college and career readiness, attendance rate, and graduation rate. The District’s 5th cycle APR summary report was reviewed, asking how did we do and where can we improve? The Board thanked and congratulated administration, staff, and students for their hard work.
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:
· Board Retreat – September 18, 2013, 8:30 a.m.-noon.
· MSBA Annual Fall Conference - October 3-6, 2013
· MSBA Fall Regional Meeting – October 16, 2013. Camdenton will host at LCTC.
· October Board Meeting - Held at Osage Beach Elementary
· November Board Meeting - Held at Hurricane Deck Elementary
· Groundbreaking Ceremonies for OBE & HD – Planning for fall.
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) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys (610.021)(1).
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).
