Highlights of Board of Education Meeting

February 10, 2014

Due to cancellation of school today, recognition by Camdenton R-III staff and students

 of Board members in honor of School Board Appreciation Week was postponed

 until just prior to the March Board meeting.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Kim Simpson, President of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize the “Classified Employee of the Month.”  Ed Singer, custodian at Dogwood Elementary since 2005, was recognized as the February Classified Employee of the Month. 

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NEW BUSINESS

                RECOGNITION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH

In recognition of Career & Technical Education month FFA members shared information regarding their chapter and their various activities and programs.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

BOND ISSUANCE

Dick Bartow, from George K. Baum, was in-District to brief the Board regarding the next issuances of bonds.  The Board moved to proceed with the issuance of bonds for the construction of Osage Beach Elementary School, additions and renovations at Hurricane Deck Elementary School, and security construction on the main campus.

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2014-2015 CALENDAR HEARING

In accordance with State law, any School District starting school prior to ten days before first Monday in September (Labor Day) must hold a public hearing.  Publication of the hearing was printed in the local newspaper and sent to local radio stations.  Four calendar options had been presented to administration and staff and were reviewed by the Board.  The Board adopted Calendar option 4 for the 2014-2015 school year as recommended.

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CONSENT ITEMS

A.      Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting- January 13, 2014

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B.       Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – January 28, 2014

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C.       Approve Excellence in Education Nominations 

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This month’s recipients are as follows:                                                                 

D.      Accept Bus Bids for eight 71-passenger buses for next fiscal year from Allied Bus Sales for a total purchase price of $667,404 as recommended.

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E.       Set Graduation Date for Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:00 p.m.

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F.      Approve New High School Courses for 2014-2015

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The Board approved consent items as presented.

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT

The Board approved the January 2014 Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

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NEW BUSINESS  (Continued)

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER ANNUAL REPORT

Officer Chris Williams reported on the progress the Department is making.  The goal of the school resource officer program has been to establish a proactive position on school discipline and to establish a relationship between students and law enforcement. 

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2014-2015 PERSONNEL NEEDS REPORT

Dr. Jim Rich presented the 2014-2015 Personnel Needs Report.  This report provided student/teacher ratios in each building and provided recommendations concerning certified and classified staff as requested by building and program administrators.

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ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE CENTERS

Superintendent Hadfield presented information regarding student attendance zones in light of construction at Osage Beach Elementary School and Hurricane Deck Elementary.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Continued)

                ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates.

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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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·          Successful Osage Beach Elementary Carnival held at Tan-Tar-A

·          MSBA Legislative Forum – February 18, 2014  (Registered:  Jackie, Selynn, Laura, Tom, Nancy & Tim)

·          February Special Board Meeting – February 25, 2014, 7:30 a.m.

·          March Board Meeting Reports tentatively include:  Technology Report

·          MSBA Region 8 Spring Meeting, April 16, Dixon

·          Elegant Evening – April 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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