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Highlights of Board of Education Meeting
May 12, 2014
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ADVISOR & EMPLOYEES
Nurse Kim Saab and teacher Linda Hall were recognized for their actions in treating our students in emergency situations. Logan Clary was recognized for his service as a Student Advisor to the Board throughout the past year.
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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Kim Simpson, President of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize Jenelle Horton as the May Classified Employee of the Month. Jenelle has been with the district since 2000. She is the secretary to the principal at the Middle School.
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CAMDENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Trish Creach, Executive Director of the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board concerning the District’s support of the 64th annual Dogwood Festival. She expressed their appreciation to the District for all who were so accommodating for the festival.
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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 – April 14, 2014
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B. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – April 22, 2014
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C. Approve Excellence in Education Nominations
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This month’s recipients are as follows:
Dogwood Elementary
Paula Cloyd
Hawthorn Elementary
Randy Gum
Hawthorn Elementary
Allison Jolly
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Melissa Salsman
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Lisa Jackson
Middle School
Lori Sullivan
High School/Horizons
Dr. Jody Welsh
LCTC
Gail Still
Hurricane Deck Elementary
Angie Biggers
D. Approve Expenditures for CC & Dorothy Blair Trust
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Recommended expenditures were presented for approval.
E. Approve New Courses for 2014-2015
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The Board reviewed information related to a new course offering at the High School. Accounting 101 is an online dual credit course offered by State Fair Community College. This course will be dual seated with other online course offerings. No additional staff will be needed. The other new course is Cadet Teaching at the Middle School.
F. Approve Summer School Application
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A summer school application from Mr. Lewis was reviewed.
G. Accept Bids for Used Buses
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A used bus bid summary was presented. Bids were recommended for acceptance.
The Board approved the above consent items.
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
The Board approved the April 2014 Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DISTRICT INSURANCE ANALYSIS
Insurance representatives were in-District to review stop loss bids for next year. The Board accepted revision renewal #2 bid from Unimerica, increasing the specific to $95,000 deductible.
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NEW BUSINESS
LEADER IN ME PROCESS
Renee Slack facilitated a review of the Leader in Me process in the Camdenton District.
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HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK, MAKING MIDDLE GRADES WORK & TECHNICAL CENTERS THAT WORK INTRODUCTION
The Board heard from administrators about the opportunity to host multiple sites on campus linked to the Southern Regional Education Board. This is an official introduction to HSTW, MMGW, and TCTW. Affiliation with the SREB will focus our secondary schools on insuring that all of our students are college and career ready by graduation. HSTW, MMGW, and TCTW are vehicles that offer support to teachers and administrators alike. The main focus is on setting high expectations for our students and staff to insure that all students may get the most out of their education. The Board approved grant funding for the Technical Centers That Work initiative.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates. The Board approved the Osage Beach Change Order #2 as recommended.
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BOARD POLICY UPDATE
The Board gave a second read and consideration to revised policy EHBA, Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices for Instructional Purposes. The Board approved this policy update as presented.
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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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· Volunteer Dinner, May 27, 6:00 p.m.
· Second May Board Meeting – Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:30 a.m.
· End-of-Year Brunch & Assembly – June 5, 2014, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
· MSBA Leadership Summit – June 6 & 7, Tan-Tar-A
· June Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: School Climate/Discipline Report, and Guidance & Counseling Report
· Board Retreat
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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