Highlights of Board of Education Meeting

January 13, 2014

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

The December and January “Classified Employees of the Month” were recognized.  Lisa McKoon, an employee in the Food Services Department since January 2011, was the December Classified Employee of the Month.  Rob Platt, the Attendance/Work Coordinator at Horizons since December 2012, was recognized as the January Classified Employee of the Month.

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PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

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CONSENT ITEMS

A.      Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting- December 9, 2013

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B.  Approve Excellence in Education Nominations 

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This month’s recipients are as follows:                                                                 

C.     Accept Audit Bids for 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016

Background:  It was recommended to continue to utilize Graves and Associates as the District’s auditing firm.

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The Board approved consent items as presented.

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT

The Board approved the December 2013 Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

                CTA UPDATE

Nickie Jones, Camdenton Teachers’ Association President, distributed the 2014 MSTA Legislative Priorities.  Mrs. Jones previously asked Board members what their favorite book was when they were in school. CTA purchased a copy of each book and will place one age-appropriate book in each library in the District with a bookplate stating it was placed in honor of that Board member and the current school year.  The books were presented to the Board in recognition of School Board Appreciation Week and then they will be placed in the libraries.

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ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates on Hurricane Deck Elementary and Osage Beach Elementary schools.

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NEW BUSINESS

DISCUSSION OF BAND UNIFORMS

Paul Baur thanked the Board for their continued support of the Band program and specifically for the new spectacular band uniforms.  He has received numerous compliments regarding these uniforms and the uniforms were highlighted in a national catalog.

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PRESENTATION OF THE 2014-2015 DRAFT SCHOOL CALENDAR

The Board reviewed a couple drafts for the 2014-2015 school calendar.  The calendar has been shared with District Leadership team members who in turn have asked for input from faculty.  There will be several more options considered.

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STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW

Dr. Neal presented on the current strategic plan.  He showed areas where the strategic plan is effective and displayed artifacts to this point. Dr. Neal then compared the current strategic plan with MSIP 5.  Dr. Neal recommended continuing the use of the current strategic plan while exploring ways to measure the opinions of students, staff, parents, and stakeholders for future strategic planning.

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 BOARD POLICY UPDATE

Policy IGBCB, Programs for Migrant Students, has been amended as per DESE’s recommendation.  The policy with the recommended revision was adopted.

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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:

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·         Second January Board Meeting – January 28, 2014, 7:30 a.m. Board Room

·         MSBA Legislative Forum – February 18, 2014

·         Second February Board Meeting – February 25, 2014

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)     Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees (610.021)(3).

2)     Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees (610.021)(13).

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